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Version B |
| a second language may slow the rate |
a second language may slow the speed |
| the brain declines with age |
the brain deteriorates with age |
| bilingual people are more protected |
bilingual people are more safeguarded |
| several studies have now |
a number of studies have now |
| a second language and cognitive decline |
a second language and cognitive degeneration |
| bilingualism acts like a "mental gymnasium" |
bilingualism functions as a "mental gymnasium" |
| keeps the brain active in later life |
keeps the brain active in old age |
| were more likely to have delayed symptoms |
would more probably have delayed symptoms |
| In fact, the effect of speaking a second language |
Indeed, the effect of speaking a second language |
| stronger effect on putting off the onset |
stronger effect on postponing the onset |
| used to control the disease |
used to control the illness |
| extra mental effort that goes into using |
extra mental exertion that goes into using |
| and boosts the performance of the brain |
and improves the performance of the brain |
| especially one of the most important areas |
especially one of the major areas known |
| This system deteriorates with age |
This system gets worse with age |
| researchers have discovered that |
researchers have found out that |
| at every stage of life |
at every phase of life |
| it functions better in bilinguals |
it works better in bilinguals |
| keeps it fit in the elderly |
keeps it in shape in the elderly |
| the bottom line is that bilingualism |
the end result is that bilingualism |
