Questão 633482

1 Learning a second language as an adult is difficult.

But the process may be eased if you exercise while learning.

A new study reports that working out during a language class

4 amplifies people’s ability to memorize, retain and understand

new vocabulary. The findings provide more evidence that to

activate our minds, we should move our bodies.

7 Many scientists suspect that exercise alters the biology

of the brain in ways that make it more malleable and receptive

to new information, a process that scientists refer to as

10 plasticity.

However, these studies do not suggest that schools or

teachers should buy bicycles for students to exercise during

13 class. A simpler message may be that instruction should be

alternated with physical activity. Sitting for hours and hours

without moving is not the best way to learn.

Internet: <www.nytimes.com> (adapted).

Based on the text above, judge the following items.

The author suggests that exercising our bodies is important for keeping our minds active.