3．Is it necessary to learn when we are 50s，60s or even 70s？Most people consider when they get retired，they are supposed to be completely laidback，do something fun，or hang around．（36）GIt's particularly important to the elderly．
Through learning，we know how to think，how to memorize，how to ask questions and even how to interact with others．According to a study，while we are learning，"the brain creates neural（神经）pathways"that make us smarter．（37）F The more we learn，the mote new neural pathways develop in our brains．
When it comes to learning，it doesn't mean we must load ourselves with lots of knowledge．What we need to do is just learn something we like day in and day out．（38）BEveryone learns from bottom to up．If we have an interest to learn，that desire will naturally push us to move forward．
As we feel worn out from learning，don't be discouraged．（39）EAn old saying goes，"Birds of a feather fly together．"As long as we have partners to learn all together，our learning excitement will come alive again．On the contrary，if we don't learn，and choose to distance ourselves from other，we might be getting dumb，and slow； eventually，we lose energy，and life passion．Instead of being bored，dumb，why don't we keep learning？
（40）DMore importantly，learning explores our life horizon，helps us build up our confidence； gradually，it leads us to a way of finding a sense of value and achievement in the process of learning journey．
A．It's never too old to learn．
B．Don't worry if we cannot learn well．
C．You should set a high learning target．
D．Learning makes us understand how potential we are．
E．Look for a partner who has the same common interest as you do．
F．In other words，our brains are active as we learn something new．
G．However，the truth is that learning makes us energetic，and self-fulfilled．
分析 短文介绍了当我们退休时们，很多人认为我们应该做一些有趣的事情，或者逛逛，但事实并非如此．我们依然可以学习新的东西，而且对我们有很大的好处．
解答 GFBED
36．G 上下文 语境．根据前句Most people consider when they get retired，they are supposed to be completely laidback，do something fun，or hang around可知，大多数人认为退休时，他们应该做一些有趣的事情，或者逛逛，但事实并非如此，此处和下句之间是转折关系，故选G．
37．F 上下文 语境．从上句while we are learning，"the brain creates neural（神经）pathways"that make us smarter得知，当我们学习时，大脑创造神经让我们更聪明，换句话当学习新东西时大脑是活跃的，故选F．
38．B 上下文 语境．该段主要介绍当学习新东西时，不意味着我们一定要学到很多知识，我们需要的就是学习我们喜欢的，所以下句为"别害怕学不好"符合语境，故选B．
39．E上下文 语境．根据后句An old saying goes，"Birds of a feather fly together．"As long as we have partners to learn all together，our learning excitement will come alive again可知，建议我们要找一个和自己有共同兴趣爱好的伙伴一起，故选E．
40．D上下文 语境．通过最后一段的介绍More importantly，learning explores our life horizon，helps us build up our confidence可知，学习开拓我们的视野，建立自信，让我们意识到自己潜在的能力，故选D．
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