The Benefits of Reading
書中自有黃金屋：閱讀的優點
People who love to read will tell you that they find entertainment in good fiction, or that they enjoy learning new things by reading non-fiction. Recent studies show there are many other hidden benefits to reading regularly.
The physical benefits of reading include strengthened brain connections and reduced stress levels. Scientists have discovered that many different areas of the brain are at work when someone gets involved in a story. This brain activity can continue for many days.
喜歡閱讀的人會告訴你，他們在優良的小說中找到樂趣，或是他們喜歡透過非小說書籍學習新知。最近的研究顯示，經常閱讀還有其他潛在的好處。
閱讀所帶來生理上的優點包含增強腦部連結和降低壓力水平。科學家發現，當一個人專注於一個故事時，腦部許多不同的部分都在運作。這樣的活動可以持續好幾天。
生活必備字詞：
entertainment n. 樂趣，娛樂
regularly adv. 經常地，定期地
strengthen vt. 強化
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本文節錄自《常春藤生活英語》雜誌，完整內容請見二月號。
