Playing Games—Not Only Fun
For many people, playing games is a way to have some fun._____（26）It is a great way to keep your mental health in check. Actually, anything that requires you to do some thinking will help you keep your brain healthy.
You may say that this sounds great but you just don’t have the time to do it. If you want to improve your mental health, you will make time for it._____（27）You can exercise your brain before work and while the rest of your family is still in bed. This can greatly change your attitude for the rest of the day.
Turn the TV off in the evening and spend some time playing games alone or with a family member._____（28）Try a variety of new games, too. This way, you don’t get bored playing the same one all the time.
Most games offer several different levels. To get the most exercise for your brain, start out with the easy stuff._____（29）As your level of skill improves, go on to challenge your brain by moving into more advanced levels of the game.
Find the games that you really enjoy playing. Keeping your brain sharp with such games is really going to pay off for you in many ways._____（30）You will find that you have less stress and that it is easier to make decisions. You will also find that your memory is improving.
（26）_____
A、Set aside about 30 minutes a day when you can play games.
B、This is especially true if you are new to a game.
C、Playing games can help you make new friends.
D、You will be surprised at how much it provides your life.
E、However, it can also help you exercise your brain.
F、You can also invite friends over to play games with you.
【正确答案】：E
【题目解析】：空格前一句话的意思为“对于许多人来说，玩游戏是获得快乐的一种方式”，空格后一句话的意思为“它是一种控制心理健康的好方式”。选项E与前后文衔接最紧密，意思为“然而，它也能帮助锻炼你 的大脑”，正好与第一段最后一句中的"keep your brain healthy"和文章标题中的"Not Only Fun"照应。故选E。
