F. The best way to hold a pencil is to rest it next to the base of your thumb.

G. The good news is that just about everyone can improve their handwriting.

2、 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

Everyone is forgetful, but as we age, we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bit - and that can be a very annoying thing._____1_____Read on for some techniques worth trying.

1.______2______

People who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percent reduced chance of Alzheimer's disease （老年痴呆症）, according to a recent study.______3______Something as simple as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend will do. There's evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or short-term goals appear to do better. In other words, keep your brain looking forward.

2. Go for a walk.

Mildly raised glucose （葡萄糖） levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories and physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. In fact, exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain._______4_______

3. Learn something new.

Take a Spanish class online, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. A study found that mental stimulation （刺激） limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time. _____5______Or go dancing with your friends.

A. Focus on the future.

B. This can be especially harmful to the aged.

C. It should be something like learning gardening.

D. So take a few minutes each day to do some reading.

E. But don't worry if your schedule isn't filled with life-changing events.