Question

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions.

Red Light

Scientists believe they have found help for older people suffering from poor

eyesight. The solution is shining a special red light in the eyes for three minutes.

Doctors say a three-minute daily dose of the special red light for two weeks could

help improve age-related vision problems. However, they say not any red light will

help improve eyesight. The co-author of a study into the effects of red light and

vision in older people explained why.

Professor Glen Jeffery said: "I strongly suggest that people do not just go and buy a

red light off the web. They must produce the right wavelength and be reliable. We

are looking for a commercial partner to do this and to price them at under around

$20 to $25."

The study was carried out by a team from University College London. Researchers

conducted tests on 24 men and women aged between 28 and 72. They said some

cells that help us process light had deteriorated in the older people. Doctors say their

red light improved the ability of these people to detect different colours, particularly

blue.

The vision of these older people improved by as much as 22 per cent. Doctor

Jeffrey said: "Populations are ageing rapidly and this is going to be a major issue in

the future. We need to gear up for this." He added: "If you can't see clearly you

can't read or watch TV. You also tend to fall and break bones. Our lights are a step

in this direction."

a) For how many weeks will people have to look at the red light? [1]

b) How many minutes a day will people have to look at the red light? [1]

c) Where did the professor discourage people from buying red lights? [1]

d) What must a good red light do?e) How does the red-light work in improving vision? [1]

f) Which word from the passage means ‘got worse’? [1]

g) Why does Professor Jeffrey think that red lights will be the solution for future?

Which line/lines from the text supports your answer.

[2]

h) What problems might an aged person face with weakened vision?​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) For 2 weeks.

b)3 minutes daily.

c)Professor Glen Jeffery said: "I strongly suggest that people do not just go and buy a red light off the web. They must produce the right wavelength and be reliable.

d)Good red light improved the ability of these people to detect different colours, particularly blue. and the red light help to improve age-related vision problems.

f)rapidly.

g)Professor Jeffrey think that red lights will be the solution for future it is because They said some

cells that help us process light had deteriorated in the older people. Doctors say their red light improved the ability of these people to detect different colours, particularly blue.

h)Aged people suffering from poor eyesight.