"Bilinguals can pay focused attention without being distracted and also improve in the ability to switch from one task to another," says Sorace.

索瑞斯说：“双语者可以集中注意力而不分心，不同任务间进行切换的能力也有所提高。”

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Twist's ability to stay on task is a model for us all, especially if the task is trying to capture the sunbeam that flicks around the living room as the wind blows through the branches outside.

Twist 继续完成任务的能力是我们所有人要效仿的，特别是当风吹动外面的树枝，这种任务试图捕捉客厅中快速移动的日光。

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The knowledge, confidence, and exposure that I gained from this internship have given me the ability to execute any task in an effective manner.

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Now add a 9.7-inch screen and a faster processor to the mix and you've got the ability to bop from one task to another in a blink.

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It may simply be that those who have the wherewithal to cook at home--or who earn sufficient income to support a wife who cooks at home or to hire a servant to do it--tend to be those with the cognitive ability to handle the complicated task of managing a healthy and balanced diet.

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