Unit4 Breaking Boundaries阅读完形提高训练- 2024-2025学年高二英语专项提高训练必刷好题（外研版2019选择性必修第二册)

Unit4 Breaking Boundaries阅读完形提高训练 - 2024-2025学年高二英语专项提高训练必刷好题 （外研版2019选择性必修第二册） 一、阅读理解 Passage1. More than 30, 000 people worldwide are found to have brain tumors (肿瘤) each year. While treatment has improved over the last few decades, recurrence (复发) remains a risk. And the unpredictable timing of tumors returning makes them difficult to detect early. Luckily, scientists are developing the world's first finger-prick (扎) test to spot brain tumors to pick up sign of return. The work is being led by a team at Nottingham Trent University, funded by the Medical Research Council. The scientists believe that the simple finger-prick test would improve the lives of tens of thousands of people around the world. It could also significantly lessen the burden on health care systems by reducing the need for MRI scans and by providing a cost-effective alternative to some clinic appointments. “Patients often have follow-up MRI scans every three to six months, but a quick test to detect brain cancer could make it possible to efficiently test recurrence every week, so that more recurrent tumors are caught early at a more treatable stage, ” says Dr Ola Rominiyi, one of the lead scientists. “Additionally, the tests could actually help guide the best time to perform MRI scans for each individual patient. Over time, this might lead to a more personalized approach to MRI scanning and some patients needing to have MRI scans slightly less frequently. ” Moving forward, the research team plans to seek the next stage of funding and start the trial stage in2025. Therefore, scientists believe that the earliest the test could become commercially available - considering regulatory approvals, etc.- would be 2026 or 2027. “It's hard to imagine a medical technology so widely understood and used. This tech would provide regular and affordable treatment for patients at home in an easy-to-use way. We hope the work could be applied to other types of cancer, too, potentially helping to save millions of lives, ” says Wilson, another scientist of the team. 1．What problem does the finger-prick test try to solve about brain tumors? A．Their too quick growth. B．The growing confirmed cases. C．Their high death rate. D．The uncertain return. 2．What can be inferred about the finger-prick test? A．It has received enough financial support. B．It has been approved by the government. C．It may take time before going to the market. D．It may meet different technology challenges. 3．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．The difference between MRI and the test. B．The advantages of the finger-prick test. C．The research team's expectation of the test. D．The guide to using the finger-prick test. 4．What will the researchers' future study most probably focus on? A．New treatments for brain tumors. B．More clinic trials about the test. C．Cost reduction about the test. D．The test’s application to other cancers. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。主要报道了医学研究领域的新突破。幸运的是，科学家们正在开发世界上第一个手指刺破测试，已发现脑肿瘤的复发迹象。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中“And the unpredictable timing of tumors returning makes them difficult to detect early. Luckily, scientists are developing the world's first finger-prick (扎) test to spot brain tumors to pick up sign of return. (而且肿瘤复发的时间难以预测，因此很难及早发现。幸运的是，科学家们正在开发世界上第一个手指刺破测试，以发现脑肿瘤的复发迹象。)”可推知，关于脑肿瘤，手指点刺试验试图解决不确定的难题。故选D项。 2．推理判断题。根据第四段中“Therefore, scientists believe that the earliest the test could become commercially available - considering regulatory approvals, etc. - would be 2026 or 2027. (因此，科学家们认为，考虑到监管部门的批准等因素，这种测试最早可能在2026年或2027年实现商业化。)”可推知，在进入市场之前，手指穿刺测试可能需要一段时间。故选C项。 3．主旨大意题。根据第三段““Patients often have follow-up MRI scans every three to six months, but a quick test to detect brain cancer could make it possible to efficiently test recurrence every week, so that more recurrent tumors are caught early at a more treatable stage, ” says Dr Ola Rominiyi, one of the lead scientists. “Additionally, the tests could actually help guide the best time to perform MRI scans for each individual patient. Over time, this might lead to a more personalized approach to MRI scanning and some patients needing to have MRI scans slightly less frequently. ” (“患者通常每三到六个月进行一次后续核磁共振扫描，但检测脑癌的快速测试可以每周有效地检测复发，这样就可以在更可治疗的阶段早期发现更多复发肿瘤，”首席科学家之一Ola Rominiyi博士说。“此外，这些测试实际上可以帮助指导对每个病人进行核磁共振扫描的最佳时间。随着时间的推移，这可能会导致更个性化的核磁共振扫描方法，一些患者需要进行核磁共振扫描的频率会稍微降低。”)”可知，第三段主要讲的是手指穿刺试验的优点。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“We hope the work could be applied to other types of cancer, too, potentially helping to save millions of lives, ” says Wilson, another scientist of the team. (我们希望这项工作也能应用于其他类型的癌症，可能有助于挽救数百万人的生命，”该团队的另一位科学家威尔逊说。)”可推知，研究人员未来的研究最有可能集中在该测试在其他癌症中的应用。故选D项。 Passage2.This summer, Europe’s most popular attractions are fighting back against overtourism (过度旅游). As many destinations move to restrict, fine and protest tourists for bad behavior, Copenhagen is trying a different approach to turning tourism from a negative force to a positive one. Tourism officials in Copenhagen introduced CopenPay, a new pilot project that will provide various gifts and benefits to travelers who engage in climate-friendly behaviors, such as taking public transport or volunteering in clean-up efforts. These include free coffee and free museum tours. Green actions have become a currency for enjoying Copenhagen’s free food and cultural experiences. Mikkel Aarø-Hansen, CEO of Wonderful Copenhagen, says the initiative is not meant to increase tourism but merely promotes a better way to go about it. It aims to help transform tourism from “an environmental burden” into a “force for positive change.” He adds, “An important step in this transformation is to change how we move around on the destination, what we consume, and how we interact with the locals.” According to a 2023 sustainable report from a London-based market research group, 81% of consumers say they want to act more sustainably, but only 22% have changed their behavior. Mikkel views CopenPay as an experimental step to bridge the gap between the desire to act sustainably and actual behavior. “We hope that by showing the success of this and other initiatives, other cities around the globe will be inspired to find their way to encourage more sustainable tourism behavior, ultimately leading to a more sustainable future for everyone.” Will Copenhagen’s strategy work? Only time will tell. Still, Randy Durband, chief executive of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, believes it “deserves some credit for not shaking a fist at bad behavior but trying to make it fun and have some rewards and benefits.” 1．How does Copenhagen cope with overtourism? A．By rewarding tourists for their green actions. B．By providing free public transport for tourists. C．By charging a heavy fine for tourists’ bad behavior. D．By limiting the number of tourists in popular attractions. 2．What is CopenPay intended for? A．Improving the city’s image. B．Promoting sustainable tourism. C．Increasing income from tourism. D．Enriching tourists’ travel experiences. 3．What can be inferred about CopenPay from Mikkel Aarø-Hansen? A．It only works for a small number of tourists. B．It pushes the development of global tourism. C．It is expected to spread green tourism initiatives. D．It has inspired many cities to follow its example. 4．What is Randy Durband’s attitude towards CopenPay? A．Disapproving. B．Doubtful. C．Uncaring. D．Positive. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了哥本哈根正在尝试不同的方法，将旅游业从负面力量转变为积极力量。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Tourism officials in Copenhagen introduced CopenPay, a new pilot project that will provide various gifts and benefits to travelers who engage in climate-friendly behaviors, such as taking public transport or volunteering in clean-up efforts.(哥本哈根的旅游官员介绍了CopenPay，这是一个新的试点项目，将为从事气候友好行为的旅行者提供各种礼物和福利，例如乘坐公共交通工具或自愿参与清理工作)”可知，哥本哈根为从事气候友好行为的旅行者提供各种礼物和福利，即哥本哈根通过奖励游客的绿色行动来应对过度旅游。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Mikkel Aarø-Hansen, CEO of Wonderful Copenhagen, says the initiative is not meant to increase tourism but merely promotes a better way to go about it. It aims to help transform tourism from “an environmental burden” into a “force for positive change.”(Wonderful Copenhagen首席执行官Mikkel Aarø-Hansen表示，该倡议的目的不是增加旅游业，而只是促进更好的旅游方式。它的目的是帮助旅游业从“环境负担”转变为“积极变革的力量”)”可知，CopenPay的目的是促进更好的旅游方式，促进可持续旅游业发展。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“Mikkel views CopenPay as an experimental step to bridge the gap between the desire to act sustainably and actual behavior. “We hope that by showing the success of this and other initiatives, other cities around the globe will be inspired to find their way to encourage more sustainable tourism behavior, ultimately leading to a more sustainable future for everyone.”(Mikkel将CopenPay视为弥合可持续行动愿望与实际行为之间差距的实验性步骤。“我们希望通过展示这一举措和其他举措的成功，全球其他城市将受到启发，找到鼓励更可持续旅游行为的方法，最终为每个人带来更可持续的未来。”)”可知，根据Mikkel Aarø-Hansen所说，这一举措和其他举措的成功能够使其他城市受到启发，找到更可持续旅游的方法，即CopenPay有望推广绿色旅游的举措。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Still, Randy Durband, chief executive of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, believes it “deserves some credit for not shaking a fist at bad behavior but trying to make it fun and have some rewards and benefits.”(尽管如此，全球可持续旅游理事会首席执行官Randy Durband认为，它“没有对不良行为挥拳相向，而是试图让它变得有趣，并获得一些奖励和好处，这值得称赞。”)”可知，Randy Durband表示哥本哈根的试点项目CopenPay获得了一些奖励和好处，这是值得称赞的，由此推知，Randy Durband对于CopenPay的态度是赞同的。故选D。 Passage3.Imagine accessing traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) services with just a tap on your smartphone. What once required a hospital visit — often leading to long waits and considerable inconveniences, especially for the elderly — is now available at your fingertips. The innovative mini-program “Wang She Wen Shan” (Tongue Diagnosis and Dietary Guidance) is transforming TCM consultations. Users can now receive a detailed health report in under two minutes simply by taking a quick snapshot of their tongue. More than that, this AI-powered tool also provides personalized dietary and wellness recommendations. According to the mini-program’s developers, this transformation has been made possible through the integration of the traditional TCM tongue diagnosis method with advanced AI image recognition technology. The program has been trained on over 20,000 clinical tongue images, enabling it to provide accurate and convenient health assessments. Since July 2023, Guangzhou has been at the forefront of piloting TCM services with AI assistance. Trained by TCM doctors from local hospitals, this device has “learned” to identify users’ constitution types through facial and tongue images and provide personalized health recommendations. By October 2023, this smart device had been adopted in 11 communities across Guangzhou, serving over 12,000 residents. In addition, other AI-driven innovations, such as prescription systems, pulse signal acquisition systems, and massage robots, are making their way into public use, bringing a high-tech touch to traditional medicine. Despite the progress made, the integration of AI into TCM is still in its early stages. One of the primary hurdles is the lack of theoretical standardization within TCM. Another challenge lies in the integration of medical and engineering technologies. Anyway, there is every reason to believe that the integration of AI into TCM will profoundly revolutionize healthcare by making TCM more accessible and efficient. It holds significant promise for underserved areas with limited medical resources. Nevertheless, as the journey is only beginning, it is crucial to acknowledge its current limitations in clinical settings. While AI offers substantial potential for TCM, accurate diagnosis still relies heavily on the expertise of physicians. AI is intended to complement — not replace — human doctors. 1．What do we know about "Wang She Wen Shan"? A．It provides unchanging dietary and wellness suggestions for users. B．It requires users to take a photo of their tongue for consultation. C．It has been trained on abundant tongue images of medical staff. D．It fails to function properly without facial recognition technology. 2．What does the underlined word in paragraph 5 probably mean? A．Differences. B．Losses. C．Puzzles. D．Limitations. 3．Who might benefit most from the mini-program? A．Folks in places with few experienced doctors. B．Patients with symptoms rarely seen or reported. C．Physicians with great diagnostic capabilities. D．Senior citizens with difficulty using smartphones. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．AI: The Future of TCM B．Doctors at Your Fingertips C．Modernized TCM with AI D．Integration of AI into Medicine 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了AI技术如何融入传统中医服务，提高医疗服务的可及性和效率，特别是在资源有限的地区。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Users can now receive a detailed health report in under two minutes simply by taking a quick snapshot of their tongue.(用户现在只需快速拍一张舌头的照片，就可以在两分钟内收到一份详细的健康报告)”可知，使用“Wang She Wen Shan”应用程序时，用户需要拍摄舌头的照片来进行咨询。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据划线词下文“…the lack of theoretical standardization within TCM. Another challenge lies in the integration of medical and engineering technologies.(……中医缺乏理论标准。另一个挑战在于医学和工程技术的整合)”可知，划线词所在句和下文都是描述人工智能与中医的结合所面临的障碍和限制，划线词和Limitations同义，故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“It holds significant promise for underserved areas with limited medical resources.(它对医疗资源有限的欠发达地区具有重要意义)”可以推断，医疗资源匮乏地区的居民最有可能从该小程序中受益。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据全文内容及最后一段中“Anyway, there is every reason to believe that the integration of AI into TCM will profoundly revolutionize healthcare by making TCM more accessible and efficient. It holds significant promise for underserved areas with limited medical resources.(无论如何，有充分的理由相信，将AI融入中医将通过提高中医的可及性和效率深刻地改变医疗保健。它对医疗资源有限的欠服务地区具有重要的潜力)”可知，文章主要讨论了AI技术如何融入中医领域，使得中医服务更加现代化、便捷和高效，特别是在提高医疗服务的可及性和效率方面。因此，C选项“AI助力下的现代中医”适合作为本文的标题。故选C。 Passage4.The Internet is a very useful resource. It’s no surprise that people like to use it for all sorts of purposes—even medical advice. In the USA, 1 in 20 Google searches includes questions related to health. “There are lots of reasons why people might turn to the Internet rather than go to see a doctor. After all, a doctor may require an appointment (预约), while information about medical treatments on the Internet can be found right away. So people may not want to leave their homes and wait for their turns to see doctors. Others just want to feel informed before they go to the doctor’s office, so they can be well-prepared for the visit and the cost of the treatment. Sometimes, people put so much trust in the information they find online that they don’t think seeing a doctor is necessary,” Tracy Sam, a manager from a website said. Going online for medical advice may sound like a good idea. Indeed, some famous hospitals in the world have websites that allow users to look up their symptoms(症状). However, illnesses can be much more complex(复杂的) than they seem. A single fever could have extensive causes, which can include the common cold, food poisoning, and cancer. Reading long lists of possible causes of a condition is enough for anyone to become confused. If this is the case, Internet searches can actually make things worse. Nowadays patients’ habit of researching their symptoms online also becomes popular. Doctors often report that some patients believe that their illnesses should be much more serious than they actually are. Such patients often demand to do expensive tests and treatments that they don’t need. Doctors also find that some patients think they know better than the doctors themselves after looking up medical advice online. They are called “know-it-all” patients. There are actually many mistakes about online medical advice. But these patients seldom doubt it. Doctors always feel they can’t do anything to change these patients’ minds. Searching your symptoms online can be useful when you really have some medical emergencies or when you have some difficulties in understanding some medical technical words. However, the Internet is not a replacement for a medical professional. In the end, you should go to see doctors because they know best. 1．What do Tracy Sam’s words suggest? A．Hospitals are overcrowded. B．Searching medical information online is popular. C．Hospitals offer expensive treatments. D．Patients seldom believe in online information. 2．What does the underlined word “extensive” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Long-lasting. B．Various. C．Common. D．Immediate. 3．How can doctors feel if they come across “know-it-all” patients? A．Relaxed. B．Nervous. C．Powerless. D．Selfless. 4．What’s the purpose of the last paragraph? A．To make a suggestion. B．To give an example. C．To draw a comparison. D．To describe a situation. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是人们倾向于互联网寻求医疗建议的现象，分析其原因、探讨潜在风险，并强调专业医疗服务不可替代的重要性。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中“In the USA, 1 in 20 Google searches includes questions related to health.( 在美国，每20亿个搜索中就有1个包含与健康相关的问题。)”以及第二段中“There are lots of reasons why people might turn to the Internet rather than go to see a doctor. After all, a doctor may require an appointment (预约), while information about medical treatments on the Internet can be found right away. So people may not want to leave their homes and wait for their turns to see doctors. Others just want to feel informed before they go to the doctor’s office, so they can be well-prepared for the visit and the cost of the treatment. Sometimes, people put so much trust in the information they find online that they don’t think seeing a doctor is necessary (毕竟，医生可能需要预约，而互联网上的医疗治疗信息可以立即找到。所以人们可能不想离开家，等着轮到他们去看医生。其他人只是想在去医生办公室之前了解情况，这样他们就可以为就诊和治疗费用做好充分准备。有时，人们非常信任他们在网上找到的信息，以至于他们认为看医生没有必要)”可知，每20个谷歌搜索中就有1个与健康相关的问题。以及接下来Tracy Sam的话可知，人们选择上网而不去看医生的原因有很多，后文对此进行举例说明，由此表明人们在网上搜索医疗信息十分普遍。因此Tracy Sam的话暗示了在线搜索医疗信息的流行。故选B项。 2．词义猜测题。根据第三段中划线词后面的内容“which can include the common cold, food poisoning, and cancer. (包括普通感冒、食物中毒和癌症。)”可是在，一个简单的发烧可能包括普通感冒、食物中毒和癌症等各种原因即由不同的疾病引起的。因此此处划线词与B选项“Various.(各种各样的)”为同义词。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。文章第四段提到：“Doctors also find that some patients think they know better than the doctors themselves after looking up medical advice online. They are called “know-it-all” patients. There are actually many mistakes about online medical advice. But these patients seldom doubt it. Doctors always feel they can’t do anything to change these patients’ minds. (医生还发现，一些患者在网上查询医疗建议后，认为他们比医生自己知道得更多。他们被称为“无所不知”的病人。事实上，网上医疗咨询有很多错误。但这些病人很少怀疑这一点。医生总是觉得他们无法做任何事情来改变这些病人的想法。)”由此可知，因为“无所不知”的病人们很少怀疑自己在网上查询的医疗建议，医生总是觉得他们无法做任何事情来改变这些病人的想法，即当医生遇到“无所不知”的病人时，他们会感到无能为力。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。文章最后一段提到“However, the Internet is not a replacement for a medical professional. In the end, you should go to see doctors because they know best. (然而，互联网不能替代医疗专业人员。最终，你应该去看医生，因为他们最了解。)”可知，该段主要是在建议人们在网上搜索医疗信息时要谨慎，并强调最终还是要去看医生，因为他们最专业。因此，最后一段的目的是为了提出建议。故选A项。 Passage5.UK researchers found that the motion capture suit technology that brings characters to life in movies like Avatar can measure the severity of two diseases. The AI system analyzes some body movements that humans cannot pick up on, enabling quicker and more affordable disease diagnoses (诊断) and drug trials. Two separate studies were published in the journal Nature Medicine this year, Both detailed how wearable motion capture suits could be helpful in research on two different genetic degenerative (退化的) diseases that have no cure. One team at Great Ormond Street Hospital tested the motion sensor suits on patients with DMD, a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. To collect movement behavior data, the patients wore motion capture suits while completing everyday activities, such as standing up from a chair. The technology predicted how their movement would be affected six months in the future much more accurately than a doctor. Similarly, a team at Imperial College London tested the motion sensor suits on patients with FA, a genetic disorder that causes progressive nervous system damage and movement problems. They found that the AI could predict the worsening of the disease over twelve months, half the time it would normally take an expert. Researchers believe that the sensors could also speed up and lower the cost of clinical trials to test out new drugs for a broad variety of conditions. In particular, it may help trials of new drugs for rare genetic disorders bring the best possible profits for the lowest possible costs. One of the scientists who came up with the idea, Professor Aldo Faisal, believes that the technology of the motion sensor detectors “has the capability to transform clinical trials as well as improve diagnosis and monitoring for patients.” Professor Paola Giunti also said: “We will be able to try more drugs with fewer patients at a lower cost.” Following the success of the two studies, researchers are currently seeking approval from the authority for the use of motion capture for drug trials for FA and DMD．They are also gathering data for the new technology’s use with other diseases, which has far-reaching implications. 1．What is an application of the motion capture suit technology in medicine? A．Seeking a new cure for degenerative diseases. B．Enabling doctors to diagnose more diseases. C．Predicting how soon the patients will recover. D．Testing the effectiveness of some new drugs. 2．How did researchers find the worsening tendency for patients? A．By observing their daily motion. B．By analyzing their movement data. C．By developing their moving habit. D．By measuring their walking distance. 3．Which of the following can best describe the motion capture suit technology? A．Costly and time-consuming B．Complex and effective. C．Accurate and cost-effective. D．Advanced and popular. 4．What does the author want to convey in the last paragraph about the new technology? A．Its appeal to the authority. B．Possibilities of its practical use. C．Concern over future studies D．Researchers with new visions. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了动作捕捉技术可以应用于测试新药，且更为准确和性价比高。 1．细节理解题。根据第五段“Researchers believe that the sensors could also speed up and lower the cost of clinical trials to test out new drugs for a broad variety of conditions. In particular, it may help trials of new drugs for rare genetic disorders bring the best possible profits for the lowest possible costs.(研究人员认为，这种传感器还可以加快临床试验的速度，降低临床试验的成本，以测试针对各种疾病的新药。特别是，它可能有助于治疗罕见遗传疾病的新药试验，以尽可能低的成本带来尽可能高的利润)”可知，动作捕捉技术在医学上的应用是测试一些新药的有效性。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“To collect movement behavior data, the patients wore motion capture suits while completing everyday activities, such as standing up from a chair.(为了收集运动行为数据，患者在完成日常活动（如从椅子上站起来）时穿着动作捕捉服)”可知，研究人员通过分析运动数据发现患者病情恶化的趋势。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段“The technology predicted how their movement would be affected six months in the future much more accurately than a doctor.(这项技术比医生更准确地预测未来六个月他们的运动将受到怎样的影响)”以及倒数第二段“Professor Paola Giunti also said: “We will be able to try more drugs with fewer patients at a lower cost.”(Paola Giunti教授也表示：“我们将能够以更低的成本，用更少的病人尝试更多的药物。”)”可知，动作捕捉套装技术准确且性价比高。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Following the success of the two studies, researchers are currently seeking approval from the authority for the use of motion capture for drug trials for FA and DMD. They are also gathering data for the new technology’s use with other diseases, which has far-reaching implications.(随着这两项研究的成功，研究人员目前正在寻求当局批准将动作捕捉用于FA和DMD的药物试验。他们还在为这项新技术在其他疾病中的应用收集数据，这将产生深远的影响)”可知，作者想在最后一段传达新技术实际应用的可能性。故选B。 Passage6.The field of anti-ageing medicine has exploded in recent years due to discoveries about the fundamental biology of ageing which are translated into experimental therapies (疗法) . The latest fountain of youth to pour from the lab comes in the form of vaccines (疫苗) against age-related conditions— cancer, heart disease, dementia and more. The first of these could be available by the end of the decade. All-purpose anti-ageing injections are also in development. The upsides of such vaccines are clear. Anything that limits the impact of age-related conditions on people who live into old age—not to mention on the loved ones who often end up caring for them—has to be welcomed. They also promise to lessen effect on the increasingly societal and economic costs of these diseases. But as with all anti-ageing interventions, there are potential downsides too. If millions of people live significantly longer, we risk a population explosion on a planet whose resources are already overstretched. If the vaccines merely delay the beginning of age-related conditions, they will only postpone the burden on people and society. And as Nobel prizewinner Venki Ramakrishnan told us earlier this year. a long-lived society is likely to be an unmoving one. These are familiar fears. The common answer is that the goal is increased healthspan. That means people living for longer, free from the diseases of old age, then suddenly declining and dying. We won’t know the-outcome until: the therapies have been widely used, at which point it will be too late to put the genie back in the bottle. But there is really no turning back anyway. If vaccines and other anti-ageing therapies work and are affordable, they will be used. Besides, nobody would argue that innovations like antibiotics, vaccines and advanced diagnostics were a bad idea even though they marked the beginning of our era of age-related diseases. Similarly, we shouldn’t fear life-saving medical advances on the basis of unintended consequences. If we can make lies longer and less painful, the downsides are a price worth paying. 1．Why is the field of anti-ageing medicine growing rapidly? A．The biology of ageing is better applied. B．The trend of healthy lifestyle is rising. C．The demand for longer life is increasing. D．The number of elderly is rising globally. 2．How do anti-ageing vaccines benefit society? A．By increasing the workforce. B．By curing people of diseases. C．By boosting economic growth. D．By reducing healthcare expense. 3．What does the underlined phrase “put the genie back in the bottle” mean? A．To stop the process of ageing. B．To erase the impact of the therapies. C．To create a new medical breakthrough. D．To delay the development of technology. 4．What is the best title for this article? A．Can Anti-Ageing Medicine Really Work? B．What Is the Risk of Anti-Ageing Medicine? C．How to Stay Young with Anti-Ageing Medicine? D．Is It Worthwhile Using Anti-Ageing Medicine? 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。本文主要讲述了抗衰老医学领域近年来因对衰老基础生物学的发现而迅速发展，这些发现已被转化为实验性疗法，其中包括针对与年龄相关疾病的疫苗。但文章认为，如果抗衰老药物有效且价格适中，它们将被广泛使用，且人们不应因担心意外后果而害怕这些挽救生命的医疗进步。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“The field of anti-ageing medicine has exploded in recent years due to discoveries about the fundamental biology of ageing which are translated into experimental therapies.( 近年来，由于对衰老基本生物学的发现被转化为实验疗法，抗衰老医学领域出现了爆炸式增长。)”可知，抗衰老医学领域迅速发展的原因是关于衰老基础生物学的发现被转化为实验性疗法。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第二段中“They also promise to lessen effect on the increasingly societal and economic costs of these diseases.( 它们还有望减少对这些疾病日益增加的社会和经济成本的影响。)”可知，抗衰老疫苗有助于减轻这些疾病对社会和经济造成的日益增长的负担，因此可以减少医疗保健费用。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。在第四段中划线词前面的内容“We won’t know the-outcome until: the therapies have been widely used,(在这些疗法被广泛应用之前，我们无法知道结果，)”可知，我们不会知道这些疗法的结果，直到它们被广泛使用，但到那时再想消除它们的影响就太晚了。因此，划线词短语的意思指消除已经产生的疗法的影响。因此，选项B“To erase the impact of the therapies.(消除疗法的影响)”与划线词同义。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段中“The field of anti-ageing medicine has exploded in recent years due to discoveries about the fundamental biology of ageing which are translated into experimental therapies (疗法) . (近年来，由于对衰老基本生物学的发现被转化为实验疗法，抗衰老医学领域出现了爆炸式增长。)”以及第三段中“But as with all anti-ageing interventions, there are potential downsides too. (但与所有抗衰老干预措施一样，它也有潜在的缺点。)”以及通读全文，文章探讨了使用抗衰老医学的价值和潜在风险，包括其可能带来的好处和负面影响。因此，D选项“Is It Worthwhile Using Anti-Ageing Medicine?(使用抗衰老医学是否值得)”能够概括文章的主题，并引导读者思考使用抗衰老医学的利弊。故选D。 Passage7.Many factors can influence whether a patient lives or dies. However, in data from different countries, patients seen by female doctors seem to do better than those seen by male ones. In 2017, Yusuke Tsugawa of Harvard Medical School, and his colleagues in Boston analyzed the medical records of around 1.5 million older adults who had been in hospital in America between 2011 and 2014. They found that patients whose treatment had been performed by a female doctor were about 4% less likely to die than those whose treatment doctor was a man. One disadvantage with the study is that it is retrospective, looking back at naturally occurring data rather than random experiments. This could cover any factors which might be really driving the effect, says Gavin Stewart, an expert at Newcastle University. It could be that female doctors tend to be responsible for healthier patients than their male colleagues. In an experiment where patients were randomly distributed among doctors, female doctors seem to do better. Researchers say the next step is to work out why. “I don’ t think it’s the presence or absence of a Y chromosome (染色体),” says Dr Christopher Wallis, “I think it’s a series of behaviours that are linked with gender.” Past research has found that female doctors tend to spend more time with patients, are more likely to provide preventive care and tend to stick more closely to guidelines than their male colleagues do. This could reduce the risk of deaths. Understanding why such difference in care will help all doctors improve their practice. For all things that advanced medical equipment and new drugs can do, a physician’s judgement seems to be as important. 1．In which way was the study in 2017 conducted? A．Theoretical models. B．Statistical methods. C．Practical examples. D．Historical analyses. 2．What does the underlined word “retrospective” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Critical. B．Backtracked. C．Dated. D．Accurate. 3．Which statement would Wallis probably agree with? A．Y chromosome determines gender differences. B．Gender difference in care has different effects. C．Female doctors are always assigned with healthier patients. D．Male doctors could reduce the potential risk of deaths. 4．What can we know from the last paragraph? A．A doctor’s judgement is as important as other factors. B．Gender difference can’t help improve doctors’ treatment. C．We should notice gender difference in doctors’ treatment. D．We could use doctors’ judgement to improve his treatment. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．B 4．A 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要说明了研究发现，女医生看的病人似乎比男医生看的病人做得更好。解释了背后的原因。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“In 2017, Yusuke Tsugawa of Harvard Medical School, and his colleagues in Boston analyzed the medical records of around 1.5million older adults who had been in hospital in America between 2011 and 2014. They found that patients whose treatment had been performed by a female doctor were about 4% less likely to die than those whose treatment doctor was a man.(2017年，哈佛医学院的津川佑介和他在波士顿的同事分析了2011年至2014年在美国住院的约150万老年人的医疗记录。他们发现，接受女医生治疗的患者的死亡率比接受男医生治疗的患者低4%左右)”可知，2017年的研究是通过统计方法进行的。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“looking back at naturally occurring data rather than random experiments(回顾自然发生的数据，而不是随机实验)”可知，这项实验回顾自然发生的数据，而不是随机实验。故划线词意思是“回顾性的”。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段““I don’ t think it’s the presence or absence of a Y chromosome (染色体),” says Dr Christopher Wallis, “I think it’s a series of behaviours that are linked with gender. (克里斯托弗·沃利斯博士说：“我不认为这是Y染色体的存在与否，我认为这是与性别有关的一系列行为。”过去的研究发现，女医生往往花更多的时间与病人在一起，更有可能提供预防性护理，而且往往比男同事更严格地遵守指导方针。这可以降低死亡风险)”推知，沃利斯认为性别差异对护理有不同的影响。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Understanding why such difference in care will help all doctors improve their practice. For all things that advanced medical equipment and new drugs can do, a physician’s judgement seems to be as important.(了解这种护理差异的原因将有助于所有医生提高他们的实践水平。对于先进的医疗设备和新药所能做的所有事情，医生的判断似乎同样重要)”可知，医生的判断和其他因素一样重要。故选A。 Passage8.Monica Bertagnolli is an oncologist (肿瘤学家) at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School. Growing up in Wyoming, she was well aware of the lack of health care resources in rural areas. Access to in-depth care for cancer patients is hard to get. She’s worked throughout her career to change that. In Wyoming, there’s a great distance to travel between where people live and where they can find a cancer specialist. “If you need treatments and they have to be administered every day, and if it’s 120 miles from where you live, that ends up being a huge barrier to receiving the kind of care you need.” And now Monica serves as the vice president of the Coalition (联盟) of Cancer Cooperative Groups (CCCG) — an international network of individuals who work to improve the quality of life and survival of cancer patients by increasing participation in cancer clinical trials. She said, “One of the really important things is, we’re trying to make sure that cancer clinical trials can get to every single patient who needs them in my own state.” The coalition set up sites in northern and southern Wyoming that are able to run clinical trials. Before those trials became available, patients would usually go to Denver or Salt Lake City — a three-to-seven-hour drive. Monica’s efforts to increase access to the health care needs of her rural Wyoming patients also include helping to develop new policies that will allow patients to participate in more clinical trials, and linking them with a regional doctor who can get them the access to the care they need. In addition to the clinical trials, Monica said that technology’s progress like better cell phone and internet service in the mountains of Wyoming, as well as social media, has helped rural residents stay in touch with loved ones and medical professionals despite their distance. She is trying to advocate strongly for those changes to continue. “I still consider myself part of Wyoming and I am very devoted to making sure that patients can get access to care.” 1．What do rural cancer patients in Wyoming need most? A．Better housing. B．Medical treatment. C．Further education. D．Public transportation. 2．How has Monica helped the cancer patients? A．By training medical professionals. B．By advocating financial aid. C．By improving internet service. D．By offering clinical trials. 3．Which of the following can best describe Monica? A．Determined and loyal. B．Honest and generous. C．Dedicated and responsible. D．Grateful and courageous. 4．What is a suitable title for the text? A．A helper for cancer patients B．A push for progress C．A pioneer for cancer treatment D．A hope for cancer patients 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，文章主要介绍肿瘤学家Monica Bertagnolli为农村癌症患者能够获得医疗资源和医疗保健所作出的努力与贡献。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Growing up in Wyoming, she was well aware of the lack of health care resources in rural areas. Access to in-depth care for cancer patients is hard to get. She's worked throughout her career to change that.(在Wyoming州长大的她非常清楚农村地区缺乏医疗资源。癌症患者很难获得深入的护理。她的整个职业生涯都在努力改变这种状况。)”可知，在Wyoming州农村癌症患者最缺乏的是医疗资源和深入的医疗护理。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“And now Monica serves as the vice president of the Coalition (联盟) of Cancer Cooperative Groups (CCCG) — an international network of individuals who work to improve the quality of life and survival of cancer patients by increasing participation in cancer clinical trials.(现在，Monica担任癌症合作组织联盟（CCCG）的副主席。CCCG是一个由个人组成的国际网络，通过增加对癌症临床试验的参与来提高癌症患者的生活质量和生存率。)”以及第四段“She said, ‘One of the really important things is, we’re trying to make sure that cancer clinical trials can get to every single patient who needs them in my own state.’ The coalition set up sites in northern and southern Wyoming that are able to run clinical trials. Before those trials became available, patients would usually go to Denver or Salt Lake City — a three-to-seven-hour drive. (她说：‘真正重要的一件事是，我们正在努力确保癌症临床试验能够惠及我所在州每一位需要的患者。’该联盟在Wyoming州北部和南部设立了能够进行临床试验的站点。在这些试验开始之前，患者通常会去丹佛或盐湖城，车程三到七小时。)”可知，Monica通过提供临床试验来帮助癌症患者。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“In addition to the clinical trials, Monica said that technology's progress like better cell phone and internet service in the mountains of Wyoming, as well as social media, has helped rural residents stay in touch with loved ones and medical professionals despite their distance. She is trying to advocate strongly for those changes to continue.(除了临床试验之外，Monica说，技术的进步，比如Wyoming州山区更好的手机和互联网服务，以及社交媒体，已经帮助农村居民与亲人和医疗专业人员保持联系，尽管他们相隔遥远。她正在努力大力倡导这些改革继续下去。)”以及最后一段“‘I still consider myself part of Wyoming and I am very devoted to making sure that patients can get access to care.’(‘我仍然认为自己是Wyoming州的一员，我大力致力于确保患者能够获得医疗。’)”可知Monica非常敬业，富有责任心。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Monica Bertagnolli is an oncologist (肿瘤学家) at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School. Growing up in Wyoming, she was well aware of the lack of health care resources in rural areas. Access to in-depth care for cancer patients is hard to get. She’s worked throughout her career to change that.(Monica Bertagnolli是布里格姆妇女医院的肿瘤学家，也是哈佛医学院的外科教授。在怀俄明州长大的她非常清楚农村地区缺乏医疗资源。癌症患者很难获得深入的护理。她的整个职业生涯都在努力改变这种状况。)”以及下文对Monica Bertagnolli的详细介绍可知，本文主要介绍了Monica为改变农村癌症患者缺乏医疗资源和医疗保健所作出的贡献，A选项“一位帮助癌症患者的人”能够概括文章主旨，适合作为本文标题。故选A。 Passage9.Over the past decades, people who suffer from depression are often treated with medical treatment and talk therapy. However, according to some researches, these methods don’t work for everyone. Fortunately, there is another treatment available: transcranial magnetic stimulation or TMS, which uses magnets to stimulate regions of the brain. TMS treatments are given according to a specific schedule, including twenty to thirty sessions over a period of six weeks. During each forty- minute treatment session, a trained physician places a device on the left side of the person’s head. This device sends out magnetic pulses into the area of the brain that is involved in mood control. After completing the treatment, a person’s depression may be reduced or completely disappear. Scientists are also studying the use of TMS in the treatment of memory loss, especially in older adults. As individuals age, they tend to have more and more difficulty remembering recent events or information they have recently been exposed to. This occurs because a small area of the brain breaks down with age. To find out whether this process can be slowed, researchers at Northwestern University put together two groups of volunteers. One consisted of older adults aged 64 to 80 while the other was composed of younger adults in their 20s and 30s. Both groups were first assigned a memory task, then their performances were scored. On average, the older group scored 40 percent. Meanwhile, the younger group did better, achieving an average score of 55 percent. Next, the older adults were treated with TMS for five days in a row. After that, they were allowed to rest for a day before they were given a new memory test. In this case, the average score was better. In fact, it equaled the younger group’s score on the original test, proving that TMS had stimulated the older adults’ brains and improved their memory. 1．What is TMS used to treat in Paragraph 2? A．Arm and leg wounds. B．Severe heart diseases. C．A mental condition. D．The common cold. 2．What can we learn about TMS treatment? A．It requires the use of special equipment. B．It causes pain in sensitive parts of the body. C．It’s mainly been tried out on youngsters. D．It was approved by governments long ago. 3．How does the researchers make the conclusion? A．By analyzing the basis of a theory. B．By questioning a traditional concept. C．By emphasizing a study’s limitations. D．By comparing the results of an experiment. 4．Which magazine would this passage most likely appear? A．New Directions in Outdoor Recreation B．Technological Advances in Patient Care C．European Journal of Social Science D．Characteristics of Successful Organizations 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是说明文。文章介绍了一种新的物理治疗抑郁症和老年人记忆损失的方法——经颅磁刺激（TMS），它能更有效的战胜抑郁症。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Fortunately, there is another treatment available: transcranial magnetic stimulation or TMS, which uses magnets to stimulate regions of the brain. TMS treatments are given according to a specific schedule, including twenty to thirty sessions over a period of six weeks. During each forty- minute treatment session, a trained physician places a device on the left side of the person’s head. This device sends out magnetic pulses into the area of the brain that is involved in mood control. After completing the treatment, a person’s depression may be reduced or completely disappear.(幸运的是，还有另一种治疗方法：经颅磁刺激（TMS），即用磁铁刺激大脑的某些区域。经颅磁刺激治疗是根据特定的时间表进行的，包括在六周内进行20到30次治疗。在每40分钟的治疗过程中，一名训练有素的医生将一个装置放在患者头部的左侧。这种装置向大脑中控制情绪的区域发射磁脉冲。在完成治疗后，一个人的抑郁症可能会减轻或完全消失)”可知，经颅磁刺激(TMS)被用来治疗一种抑郁的精神状态。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“During each forty- minute treatment session, a trained physician places a device on the left side of the person’s head. This device sends out magnetic pulses into the area of the brain that is involved in mood control. (在每40分钟的治疗过程中，一名训练有素的医生将一个装置放在患者头部的左侧。这种装置向大脑中控制情绪的区域发射磁脉冲)”可知，经颅磁刺激需要使用特殊的设备。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Both groups were first assigned a memory task, then their performances were scored. On average, the older group scored 40 percent. Meanwhile, the younger group did better, achieving an average score of 55 percent. Next, the older adults were treated with TMS for five days in a row. After that, they were allowed to rest for a day before they were given a new memory test. In this case, the average score was better. In fact, it equaled the younger group’s score on the original test, proving that TMS had stimulated the older adults’ brains and improved their memory.(两组人首先被分配了一个记忆任务，然后对他们的表现进行评分。老年人的平均得分为40%。与此同时，年轻的一组表现更好，平均得分为55%。接下来，老年人接受连续5天的经颅磁刺激治疗。之后，他们被允许休息一天，然后进行新的记忆测试。在这种情况下，平均分数更好。事实上，它与年轻组在最初测试中的得分相当，证明经颅磁刺激刺激了老年人的大脑并改善了他们的记忆力)”可知，研究人员是通过比较实验结果得出结论。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据第二段“Fortunately, there is another treatment available: transcranial magnetic stimulation or TMS, which uses magnets to stimulate regions of the brain. (幸运的是，还有另一种治疗方法：经颅磁刺激（TMS），即用磁铁刺激大脑的某些区域)”可知，本文介绍了一种新的更有效的物理治疗抑郁症和老年人记忆损失的方法——经颅磁刺激（TMS），所以这篇文章可能出自Technological Advances in Patient Care《病人护理的技术进步》。故选B。 Passage10.Situated at 4,700 meters near Mount Everest in Northwest China’s Qinghai province, Yushu houses thousands who harvest caterpillar fungus, a highly valued traditional medicine. Each May and June, numerous pickers brave the tough environment to collect this essential income, often facing a variety of health issues. Before the establishment of the mobile clinics, ill or injured pickers had to endure a one to two day travel downhill for treatment, resulting in lost income and life-threatening delays in emergencies. Recognizing this situation, Yushu City People’s Hospital and local authorities partnered with town-level health centers to create mobile clinics that provide medical services directly at major harvesting sites. This initiative aims to modernize healthcare access for remote, economically vital communities involved in fungus harvesting. This season, over 200 medical professionals from county. township. and village levels formed 26 mobile medical service teams, covering 40 harvesting zones. Each zone has three to five medical personnel offering free medicine and initial treatments. The mobile clinics perform initial screenings and diagnoses, measure blood pressure and test blood sugar levels, ensuring immediate care without long-distance travel. Tashi, a dedicated doctor in these mobile clinics for over a decade, recalls a 2019 incident when an elderly man fainted while digging caterpillar fungus. The mobile clinic team swiftly transported him to a town ambulance, and he fully recovered in the hospital. “These clinics have been lifesavers for many.” Tashi emphasizes. The mobile clinics have created a vital health safety net for Yushu’s herdsmen and pickers. By providing essential medical care in one of the world’s most challenging high-altitude environments, these clinics enhance local well-being and support the sustainability of traditional livelihoods. This annual initiative marks a significant step toward improving healthcare accessibility in remote China, ensuring Yushu’s hardworking communities receive the necessary medical attention. 1．What do we know about the caterpillar fungus pickers in Yushu? A．They are in poor health. B．They work as full-time farmers. C．They mainly live on fungus harvesting. D．They harvest fungus throughout the year. 2．Why are the mobile clinics in Yushu established? A．To provide professional training for local doctors. B．To increase the income of caterpillar fungus pickers. C．To research traditional herbal medicine in remote areas. D．To offer timely medical support to caterpillar fungus pickers. 3．What can be inferred about the mobile clinics? A．They are the result of joint efforts. B．They provide further medical treatment. C．They have cost a lot to operate and maintain. D．They are staffed by experts from large hospitals. 4．What is the author’s attitude toward the mobile clinics? A．Unclear. B．Doubtful. C．Cautious. D．Appreciative. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．A 4．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要讲述玉树市人民医院和地方当局与镇级卫生中心合作，创建了移动诊所，为虫草采摘者提供及时医疗服务。 1．细节理解题。由文章第一段“Each May and June, numerous pickers brave the tough environment to collect this essential income, often facing a variety of health issues.(每年5月和6月，许多采摘者都会冒着艰难的环境来收集这笔基本收入，他们经常面临各种健康问题)”可知，玉树的虫草采摘者健康状况不佳。故选A项。 2．推理判断题。由文章第二段“Before the establishment of the mobile clinics, ill or injured pickers had to endure a one to two day travel downhill for treatment, resulting in lost income and life-threatening delays in emergencies.(在流动诊所建立之前，生病或受伤的采摘者不得不忍受一到两天的下坡治疗，导致收入损失和紧急情况下危及生命的延误)”和第三段“Recognizing this situation, Yushu City People’s Hospital and local authorities partnered with town-level health centers to create mobile clinics that provide medical services directly at major harvesting sites. This initiative aims to modernize healthcare access for remote, economically vital communities involved in fungus harvesting.(意识到这种情况，玉树市人民医院和地方当局与镇级卫生中心合作，创建了移动诊所，直接在主要收获地提供医疗服务。该倡议旨在为这些偏远、以采虫草为经济支柱的社区提供现代化医疗保健服务)”可知，玉树设立了流动诊所，为虫草采摘者提供及时的医疗支持。故选D项。 3．推理判断题。由文章第三段“Recognizing this situation, Yushu City People’s Hospital and local authorities partnered with town-level health centers to create mobile clinics that provide medical services directly at major harvesting sites. (意识到这种情况，玉树市人民医院和地方当局与镇级卫生中心合作，创建了移动诊所，直接在主要收获地提供医疗服务)”以及第四段“This season, over 200 medical professionals from county, township, and village levels formed 26 mobile medical service teams, covering 40 harvesting zones. Each zone has three to five medical personnel offering free medicine and initial treatments. (本季，来自县、乡和村级的200多名医疗专业人员组成了26个流动医疗服务队，覆盖40个收获区。每个区域都有三到五名医务人员提供免费药品和初步治疗)”可知，流动诊所的成立是共同努力的结果。故选A项。 4．推理判断题。由最后一段“The mobile clinics have created a vital health safety net for Yushu’s herdsmen and pickers. By providing essential medical care in one of the world’s most challenging high-altitude environments, these clinics enhance local well-being and support the sustainability of traditional livelihoods. This annual initiative marks a significant step toward improving healthcare accessibility in remote China, ensuring Yushu’s hardworking communities receive the necessary medical attention.(流动诊所为玉树牧民和采摘者创造了一个重要的健康安全网。通过在世界上最具挑战性的高海拔环境之一提供基本医疗服务，这些诊所提高了当地的福祉，并支持了传统生计的可持续性。这一年度倡议标志着中国偏远地区在改善医疗保健可及性方面迈出了重要一步，确保玉树勤劳的社区得到必要的医疗护理)”可知，作者对流动诊所的态度是赞赏的。故选D项。 二、完形填空 Passage1.Zhao Ming was acknowledged as one of the greatest doctors for his extraordinary contributions to TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). It was reported that he suffered from different 1 when he was young. His own sufferings inspired him to be a 2 . Even in tough circumstances, he wasn’t 3 but became a doctor successfully in 1920, insisting on 4 poor ordinary people free of charge. One day, he 5 a patient with little hair. Upon knowing his illness, he consulted ancient medical records and started to evaluate different plants for their medical properties to find a traditional 6 treatment. He bought medical devices which could boil distinct plants. He used the liquid 7 to treat his hair, which 8 a great success. Consequently, he inferred that a substance called Garden Balsam Stem (透骨草) 9 worked. Afterwards it was indeed an honor for him to take up a position in the academic 10 of TCM. Out of a passion for his job, he 11 his own clinic and gradually discovered new crucial 12 for different skin problems. In his later years, he wrote a book with many flow charts, which plays a 13 role in the development of modern TCM. To sum up, Professor Zhao, 14 himself to doing extraordinary scientific research on TCM throughout his whole life, will be forever 15 by Chinese people. 1．A．loneliness B．diseases C．disasters D．unemployment 2．A．scientist B．politician C．doctor D．novelist 3．A．ignored B．signaled C．permitted D．defeated 4．A．treating B．securing C．commanding D．supporting 5．A．persuaded B．judged C．encountered D．analyzed 6．A．chemical B．botanical C．electrical D．musical 7．A．obtained B．absorbed C．poured D．recycled 8．A．took up B．figured out C．switched on D．turned out 9．A．abnormally B．occasionally C．apparently D．shallowly 10．A．company B．institution C．factory D．agency 11．A．decorated B．monitored C．spotted D．founded 12．A．cures B．resources C．patents D．consequences 13．A．flexible B．vital C．instant D．remote 14．A．combining B．adapting C．committing D．occupying 15．A．emphasized B．impressed C．resisted D．respected 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．C 6．B 7．A 8．D 9．C 10．B 11．D 12．A 13．B 14．C 15．D 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了赵明教授为中医的发展做出了杰出贡献而被公认为最伟大的医生之一。 1．考查名词词义辨析。句意：据报道，他年轻时患过各种疾病。A. loneliness寂寞；B. diseases疾病；C. disasters灾难；D. unemployment失业。根据前文“Zhao Ming was acknowledged as one of the greatest doctors”以及“It was reported that he suffered from different”可知，他成为医生，结合选项，此处应是“患过各种疾病”符合实际。故选B项。 2．考查名词词义辨析。句意：他自己的苦难激励他成为一名医生。A. scientist科学家；B. politician政客；C. doctor医生；D. novelist小说家。根据前文“Zhao Ming was acknowledged as one of the greatest doctors”可知，他成为了医生。故选C项。 3．考查动词词义辨析。句意：即使在艰难的环境下，他也没有被打败，而是在1920年成功地成为一名医生，坚持为贫穷的普通人免费治疗。A. ignored忽视；B. signaled表明；C. permitted允许；D. defeated击败。根据前文“Even in tough circumstances”以及后文“became a doctor successfully in 1920”可知，此处应是“即使在艰难的环境下，他也没有被打败，而是在1920年成功地成为一名医生”之意符合语境。故选D项。 4．考查动词词义辨析。句意：即使在艰难的环境下，他也没有被打败，而是在1920年成功地成为一名医生，坚持为贫穷的普通人免费治疗。A. treating治疗；B. securing获得；C. commanding指挥；D. supporting支持。根据前文“became a doctor successfully in 1920”可知，他是一名医生，所以是坚持为贫穷的普通人免费治疗。故选A项。 5．考查动词词义辨析。句意：一天，他遇到了一个头发很少的病人。A. persuaded说服；B. judged判断；C. encountered遇到；D. analyzed分析。根据后文“Upon knowing his illness, he consulted ancient medical records and started to evaluate different plants for their medical properties”可知，他开始治疗病人，所以此处是遇到了病人。故选C项。 6．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：得知病情后，他查阅了古代的医疗记录，并开始评估不同植物的药用特性，寻找一种传统的植物治疗方法。A. chemical化学的；B. botanical植物学的；C. electrical电的；D. musical音乐的。根据前文“started to evaluate different plants for their medical properties”可知，开始评估不同植物的药用特性，所以是寻找一种传统的植物治疗方法。故选B项。 7．考查动词词义辨析。句意：他用得到的液体治疗头发，结果非常成功。A. obtained获得；B. absorbed吸收；C. poured倾倒；D. recycled回收利用。根据前文“He used the liquid”以及后文“to treat his hair”结合实际可知，中药一般都是熬成药水，所以是获得的液体去治疗符合实际。故选A项。 8．考查动词短语辨析。句意：他用得到的液体治疗头发，结果非常成功。A. took up占用；B. figured ou解决；C. switched on打开；D. turned out结果是。根据后文“a great success”结合选项可知，应是“结果非常成功”符合语境。故选D项。 9．考查副词词义辨析。句意：因此，他推断一种叫做“透骨草”的物质显然是有效的。A. abnormally反常地；B. occasionally偶尔；C. apparently显然地；D. shallowly浅浅地。根据前文“which…a great success”可知，他研究的草药成功了，所以他推测是这种物质显然是有效的。故选C项。 10．考查名词词义辨析。句意：后来，他在中医学术机构任职，确实是一种荣誉。A. company公司；B. institution机构；C. factory工厂；D. agency代理。根据前文“it was indeed an honor for him to take up a position”可知，任职是一种荣誉，所以应是在中医学术机构任职符合实际。故选B项。 11．考查动词词义辨析。句意：出于对工作的热爱，他创办了自己的诊所，并逐渐发现了针对不同皮肤问题的新的关键治疗方法。A. decorated装饰；B. monitored监视；C. spotted发现；D. founded建立。根据前文“Out of passion for his job”可知，他热爱自己的工作，所以是创办了自己的诊所。故选D项。 12．考查名词词义辨析。句意：出于对工作的热爱，他创办了自己的诊所，并逐渐发现了针对不同皮肤问题的新的关键治疗方法。A. cures治愈；B. resources资源；C. patents专利权；D. consequences后果。根据前文的discovered以及后文“for different skin problems”结合选项可知，应是发现针对不同皮肤问题的治疗方法符合实际。故选A项。 13．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：晚年，他写了一本有许多流程图的书，对现代中医的发展起了至关重要的作用。A. flexible灵活的；B. vital至关重要的；C. instant立即的；D. remote遥远的。根据前文“Zhao Ming was acknowledged as one of the greatest doctors for his remarkable contributions to TCM”可知，赵明对中医有杰出贡献，所以他写的流程图的书，是起到至关重要的作用。故选B项。 14．考查动词词义辨析。句意：总之，赵教授终其一生致力于中医科学研究，将永远受到中国人民的尊敬。A. combining结合；B. adapting使适应；C. committing投入；D. occupying占据。根据前文“Zhao Ming was acknowledged as one of the greatest doctors for his remarkable contributions to TCM”可知，赵明对中医有杰出贡献，所以他应是一生致力于中医科学研究，此处是固定搭配commit oneself to意为“使（自己）致力于（某事或做 某事）”符合语境。故选C项。 15．考查动词词义辨析。句意：总之，赵教授终其一生致力于中医科学研究，将永远受到中国人民的尊敬。A. emphasized强调；B. impressed使印象深刻；C. resisted抵制；D. respected尊敬。根据前文“To sum up, Professor Zhao,…，himself to doing extraordinary scientific research on TCM throughout his whole life”可知，赵教授终其一生致力于中医科学研究，所以是受到中国人民的尊敬。故选D项。 Passage2.In 2018, Julie Silverman developed a bad cough. She went to see many doctors, but no one could diagnose (诊断) the 1 of the cough, or figure out a way to 2 it. Over the next few years, the 3 got worse and worse. When Silverman went to a 4 for weekly appointments for allergy (过敏) shots, she met a nurse practitioner (从业人员) named Alison. She kept tabs on (密切关注) Silverman. When Silverman came in one day, Alison noticed that her condition had 5 . Alison 6 one of the physicians in the clinic and insisted that he do a thorough examination to Silverman’s trachea (气管). It turned out that Silverman had a condition called idiopathic subglottic stenosis. It is a very 7 condition which only happens to about one in 400,000 people. It was very serious and 8 if not treated, because Silverman’s airway completely closed. The diagnosis gave Silverman the 9 she needed to find a specialist who could properly treat her. Now she spends her time 10 at her local hospital, riding her bike, hiking, skiing and spending time with family and friends. She often 11 Alison while doing the things that bring her 12 . “Had Alison not picked up on the fact that she was sure something else was 13 , and gotten this physician to look in my throat (喉咙), I don’t know what would have happened,” she said. “It was her persistence and taking me seriously that 14 my life. She was my unsung 15 .” 1．A．account B．source C．degree D．direction 2．A．ignore B．regard C．treat D．feel 3．A．stomachache B．cough C．sleep D．cold 4．A．clinic B．company C．church D．charity 5．A．improved B．worsened C．changed D．disappeared 6．A．approached B．ordered C．doubted D．mentioned 7．A．ordinary B．scary C．rare D．slow 8．A．curable B．violent C．grand D．deadly 9．A．information B．courage C．finance D．licence 10．A．travelling B．volunteering C．staying D．wandering 11．A．takes on B．runs into C．meets with D．thinks of 12．A．peace B．annoyance C．defeat D．joy 13．A．messy B．unpredictable C．wrong D．absent 14．A．saved B．affected C．shared D．ruled 15．A．partner B．goal C．hero D．dream 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．B 6．A 7．C 8．D 9．A 10．B 11．D 12．D 13．C 14．A 15．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Julie Silverman持续咳嗽多年未能确诊，直到执业护士Alison坚持要求医生进行彻底检查，她才被确定患有一种罕见病，并得到正确治疗，Silverman感激Alison的坚持救了她的命，称她为“无名英雄”。 1．考查名词词义辨析。句意：她去看了很多医生，但没有人能诊断出咳嗽的原因，也没有人能找到治疗方法。A. account账户；B. source（问题的）原因；C. degree程度；D. direction方向。根据下文“Over the next few years, the ___3___ got worse and worse.”可知，Silverman的情况变糟糕了，因此是没有医生能诊断出咳嗽的原因。故选B。 2．考查动词词义辨析。句意：她去看了很多医生，但没有人能诊断出咳嗽的原因，也没有人能找到治疗方法。A. ignore忽视；B. regard看待；C. treat治疗；D. feel感觉。根据上文“She went to see many doctors”和“or figure out a way to”可知，虽然Silverman看了很多医生，但没有人能找到治疗方法。故选C。 3．考查名词词义辨析。句意：在接下来的几年里，咳嗽变得越来越严重。A. stomachache胃痛；B. cough咳嗽；C. sleep睡眠；D. cold感冒。根据上文“In 2018, Julie Silverman developed a bad cough.”可知，Silverman的咳嗽变得越来越严重。故选B。 4．考查名词词义辨析。句意：当Silverman每周去诊所预约过敏疫苗时，她遇到了一位名叫Alison的执业护士。A. clinic诊所；B. company公司；C. church教堂；D. charity慈善机构。根据下文“Alison ___6___ one of the physicians in the clinic”可推知，Silverman每周是去诊所预约过敏疫苗。故选A。 5．考查动词词义辨析。句意：有一天Silverman进来时，Alison注意到她的病情恶化了。A. improved改善；B. worsened恶化；C. changed改变；D. disappeared消失。根据下文“Alison ___6___ one of the physicians in the clinic and insisted that he do a thorough examination to Silverman’s trachea (气管).”可知，Alison让诊所里的一位医生给Silverman的气管做一次彻底的检查，因此是注意到Silverman的病情恶化了。故选B。 6．考查动词词义辨析。句意：Alison找到诊所里的一位医生，坚持要他给Silverman的气管做一次彻底的检查。A. approached找……商谈；B. ordered命令；C. doubted怀疑；D. mentioned提及。根据上文“she met a nurse practitioner (从业人员) named Alison”可知，Alison是一名执业护士，再结合下文“one of the physicians in the clinic and insisted that he do a thorough examination to Silverman’s trachea (气管)”可推知，她是找诊所里的一位医生商谈，让他给Silverman的气管做一次彻底的检查。故选A。 7．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这是一种非常罕见的疾病，大约每40万人中才会发生一次。A. ordinary普通的；B. scary可怕的；C. rare罕见的；D. slow缓慢的。根据下文“which only happens to about one in 400,000 people”可知，这种病在大约每40万人中才会发生一次，因此是非常罕见的疾病。故选C。 8．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如果不及时治疗，情况会非常严重，甚至会致命，因为Silverman的气道完全闭合了。A. curable可治愈的；B. violent暴力的；C. grand宏伟的；D. deadly致命的。根据下文“if not treated, because Silverman’s airway completely closed”可知，Silverman的气道完全闭合了，因此如果不及时治疗，情况甚至会致命。故选D。 9．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这一诊断结果给了Silverman所需的信息，让她找到了一位能够对她进行正确治疗的专家。A. information信息；B. courage勇气；C. finance金融；D. licence执照。根据上文“It turned out that Silverman had a condition called idiopathic subglottic stenosis.”可知，Silverman患有特发性声门下狭窄症，她咳嗽的原因确定了，因此诊断结果是给了Silverman找专家治疗所需的信息。故选A。 10．考查动词词义辨析。句意：现在，她在当地医院做志愿者、骑自行车、徒步旅行、滑雪，与家人和朋友共度时光。A. travelling旅行；B. volunteering自愿无偿服务；C. staying停留；D. wandering徘徊。根据下文“riding her bike, hiking, skiing and spending time with family and friends”可知，此处在描述Silverman平静快乐的日常生活，再结合下文“at her local hospital”可推知，她是在当地医院做志愿者。故选B。 11．考查动词短语辨析。句意：她在做能给她带来快乐的事情时经常想起Alison。A. takes on承担；B. runs into偶然遇见；C. meets with会见；D. thinks of想起。根据下一段Silverman所说的感激Alison的话可知，她经常想起Alison。故选D。 12．考查名词词义辨析。句意：她在做能给她带来快乐的事情时经常想起Alison。A. peace和平；B. annoyance烦恼；C. defeat失败；D. joy欢乐。根据上文“Now she spends her time ___10___ at her local hospital, riding her bike, hiking, skiing and spending time with family and friends.”可推知，这些休闲放松的事情给Silverman带来快乐。故选D。 13．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如果Alison没有察觉到她确定有其他地方出了问题，并让这位医生检查我的喉咙，我不知道会发生什么。A. messy凌乱的；B. unpredictable不可预测的；C. wrong错误的；D. absent缺席的。根据上文“Alison ___6___ one of the physicians in the clinic and insisted that he do a thorough examination to Silverman’s trachea (气管).”可知，Alison是确定Silverman某个地方出了问题，并让这位医生检查Silverman的喉咙。故选C。 14．考查动词词义辨析。句意：是她的坚持和认真对待救了我的命。A. saved拯救；B. affected影响；C. shared分享；D. ruled统治。根据上文“The diagnosis gave Silverman the ___9___ she needed to find a specialist who could properly treat her.”可知，这一诊断结果让Silverman得以找到一位能够对她进行正确治疗的专家，因此此处指Alison的坚持和认真对待救了Silverman的命。故选A。 15．考查名词词义辨析。句意：她是我的无名英雄。A. partner伙伴；B. goal目标；C. hero英雄；D. dream梦想。根据上文叙述的Alison坚持观察，及时发现Alison的病情变糟糕，并请医生进行彻底检查，这才帮助Silverman确诊了咳嗽的原因，得到治疗可知，对于Silverman而言，Alison是她的无名英雄。故选C。 Passage3.Kevin Wake was born with sickle cell disease (镰状细胞病), which is a group of genetic blood disorders that can 1 pain and stroke (中风). He learned how to manage his condition as he grew older. When he was 31 years old, one day he woke up in the middle of the night and tried to 2 , but instead fell over. “I knew something was 3 ,” says Kevin. Kevin called an ambulance, despite only being able to say a few words 4 . By the time 5 arrived, he was unable to speak or use his right side. In the emergency room, the care team ran various 6 on him and treated his condition as a drug overdose (过量), as they had not heard him say “stroke” on the 7 . Kevin could hear the conversations going on about his condition, but he was unable to 8 what was really happening. “I was 9 because I could not communicate with the care team,” says Kevin. Finally, he gathered the strength to 10 for pen and paper with his left hand, and wrote down three words that 11 his life: “sickle cell stroke”. After about an hour and a half after he arrived at the hospital, Kevin finally received the 12 treatment. Kevin believed the delay in care was a result of his doctors’ 13 of knowledge about his disease. He realized doctors may not be thinking about sickle cell disease because it is so 14 . He now has become a(n) 15 for sickle cell patients. “I wanted to help patients talk about their diseases, so that they can connect better with hospital staff,” he said. 1．A．cause B．suffer C．stop D．feel 2．A．sleep B．sit C．stand D．work 3．A．new B．strange C．wrong D．lucky 4．A．loudly B．unclearly C．naturally D．carefully 5．A．families B．friends C．researchers D．doctors 6．A．tests B．risks C．training D．warning 7．A．way B．phone C．spot D．record 8．A．confirm B．explain C．admit D．agree 9．A．angry B．curious C．sick D．serious 10．A．wait B．pay C．fight D．signal 11．A．wasted B．devoted C．shortened D．saved 12．A．free B．real C．right D．formal 13．A．source B．application C．level D．lack 14．A．severe B．rare C．curable D．genetic 15．A．advocate B．expert C．nurse D．driver 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 4．B 5．D 6．A 7．B 8．B 9．A 10．D 11．D 12．C 13．D 14．B 15．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。凯文·维克出生时就患有镰状细胞病，这是一种遗传性血液疾病，会导致疼痛和中风。在一次发病的过程中，因为医生不了解这种疾病，导致他被误诊，让他成为镰状细胞病患者的倡导者。 1．考查动词词义辨析。句意：凯文·维克出生时就患有镰状细胞病，这是一种遗传性血液疾病，会导致疼痛和中风。A. cause造成；B. suffer遭受；C. stop停止；D. feel感觉。根据后文“pain and stroke”指疾病会造成疼痛和中风。故选A。 2．考查动词词义辨析。句意：当他31岁的时候，有一天他在半夜醒来，试图站起来，但却摔倒了。A. sleep睡觉；B. sit坐下；C. stand站立；D. work工作。根据后文“but instead fell over”可知，试图站立的时候摔倒了。故选C。 3．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“我就知道不对劲，”凯文说。A. new新的；B. strange奇怪的；C. wrong有问题的，错误的；D. lucky幸运的。上文提到他半夜试图站起来但是摔倒了，说明身体出了问题，应用wrong。故选C。 4．考查副词词义辨析。句意：凯文叫了一辆救护车，尽管他只能含糊地说几个字。A. loudly大声地；B. unclearly不清楚地；C. naturally自然地；D. carefully仔细地。根据后文“he was unable to speak”可知，说话有困难，只能含糊不清地说几个字。故选B。 5．考查名词词义辨析。句意：当医生到达时，他已经不能说话，也不能使用他的右侧身体。A. families家庭；B. friends朋友；C. researchers研究人员；D. doctors医生。根据上文“Kevin called an ambulance”可知，叫了救护车，所以是医生到达，故选D。 6．考查名词词义辨析。句意：在急诊室，护理小组对他进行了各种检查，并将他的病情视为药物过量，因为他们没有听到他在电话里说“中风”。A. tests测试；B. risks风险；C. training训练；D. warning警告。根据上文“In the emergency room, the care team ran various”指在急诊室对他进行了各种检查。故选A。 7．考查名词词义辨析。句意：在急诊室，护理小组对他进行了各种检查，并将他的病情视为药物过量，因为他们没有听到他在电话里说“中风”。A. way方法；B. phone打电话；C. spot地点；D. record记录。根据上文“Kevin called an ambulance”可知打了电话，所以是没有听到他在电话里说“中风”。故选B。 8．考查动词词义辨析。句意：凯文能听到有关他病情的谈话，但他无法解释到底发生了什么。A. confirm确认；B. explain解释；C. admit承认；D. agree同意。根据上文“he was unable to speak(他不能说话)”以及后文“what was really happening.”可知，他无法解释到底发生了什么。故选B。 9．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“我很生气，因为我无法与护理团队沟通，”凯文说。A. angry生气的；B. curious好奇的；C. sick生病的；D. serious严肃的。根据后文“because I could not communicate with the care team”指因为无法沟通感到生气。故选A。 10．考查动词词义辨析。句意：最后，他终于鼓起勇气，用左手拿起纸笔，写下了拯救他生命的三个字：“镰状细胞性中风”。A. wait等待；B. pay支付；C. fight战斗；D. signal示意。因为不能说话，根据后文“for pen and paper with his left hand”可知，此处指用手示意要笔和纸写字。故选D。 11．考查动词词义辨析。句意：最后，他终于鼓起勇气，用左手拿起纸笔，写下了拯救他生命的三个字：“镰状细胞性中风”。A. wasted浪费；B. devoted奉献；C. shortened缩短；D. saved挽救。后文提到到达医院大约一个半小时后，凯文终于得到了正确的治疗，说明写下的字救了他的命。故选D。 12．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：到达医院大约一个半小时后，凯文终于得到了正确的治疗。A. free自由的；B. real真的；C. right正确的；D. formal正式的。根据上文“treated his condition as a drug overdose”可知，一开始误诊了，是他写的病让他得到了正确的治疗。故选C。 13．考查名词词义辨析。句意：凯文认为延误治疗是由于他的医生对他的疾病缺乏了解。A. source来源；B. application申请；C. level水平；D. lack缺少。根据上文“the delay in care was a result of his doctors’”可知，延误治疗是由于他的医生对他的疾病缺乏了解。故选D。 14．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他意识到医生可能没有考虑到镰状细胞病，因为它非常罕见。A. severe严重的；B. rare少见的；C. curable能治愈的；D. genetic基因的。上文“of knowledge about his disease”提到医生不了解这种疾病，说明很罕见。故选B。 15．考查名词词义辨析。句意：他现在已经成为镰状细胞病患者的倡导者。A. advocate拥护者，倡导者；B. expert专家；C. nurse护士；D. driver司机。根据后文“I wanted to help patients talk about their diseases, so that they can connect better with hospital staff(我想帮助病人谈论他们的疾病，这样他们就可以更好地与医院工作人员联系)”可知，他现在已经成为镰状细胞病患者的倡导者，帮助人们了解这种病。故选A。 Passage4.My initial interest in natural medicine started at a young age. Some Western health professionals 1 that I had several chronic (慢性的) illnesses. I was told I would 2 prescription (处方) medicine for the rest of my life, but I didn’t see that as the only 3 . Things worked out well. Through the right nutrition and supplementation (补剂), I got the desired 4 with the help of natural medicine. Eventually, I 5 all prescription medicine within eight months. This 6 me to dive deep into Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine looks at the body’s system as a 7 . When the entire system is in balance, excellent health occurs. When diseases arise, this comes often from one or more elements that aren’t functioning 8 . That can be from either externally or internally. My own experience opened up an entirely new 9 to me. This is a key 10 from Western medicine. Western medicine usually 11 a particular part of our body’s function. It is less 12 for chronic health problems. There is 13 a place for Western medicine, but we need more education around how we can 14 our overall well-being. I desire to take the teachings of natural medicine to more people in a world where we count so heavily on a quick 15 rather than solving problems at root when it comes to our health. 1．A．recalled B．calculated C．confirmed D．whispered 2．A．apply for B．pay for C．check on D．rely on 3．A．focus B．option C．burden D．misfortune 4．A．essence B．practice C．appeal D．result 5．A．quit B．researched C．tried D．obtained 6．A．sponsored B．reminded C．inspired D．required 7．A．whole B．signal C．concept D．subject 8．A．physically B．steadily C．normally D．rapidly 9．A．chapter B．world C．era D．account 10．A．difference B．challenge C．benefit D．contribution 11．A．advocates B．uses C．transforms D．handles 12．A．harmful B．effective C．flexible D．extraordinary 13．A．gradually B．eventually C．absolutely D．temporarily 14．A．ensure B．influence C．define D．evaluate 15．A．reply B．fix C．change D．decision 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．D 5．A 6．C 7．A 8．C 9．B 10．A 11．D 12．B 13．C 14．A 15．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了患有慢性疾病的作者通过天然药物成功改善了健康，于是开始研究中医。作者希望通过推广天然药物的理念，帮助更多人从根本上解决健康问题，而不是仅仅依赖西医的快速解决方案。 1．考查动词词义辨析。句意：一些西方健康专家证实我患有几种慢性疾病。A. recalled回忆；B. calculated计算；C. confirmed证实；D. whispered低语。根据上文“Some Western health professionals”和下文“that I had several chronic (慢性的) illnesses”可知，这些健康专家是证实作者的患病情况。故选C。 2．考查动词短语辨析。句意：我被告知我的余生将依赖处方药，但我不认为这是唯一的选择。A. apply for申请；B. pay for为……付款；C. check on查看；D. rely on依赖。根据上文“I had several chronic (慢性的) illnesses”可知，作者患有几种慢性疾病，因此是被告知余生将依赖处方药。故选D。 3．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我被告知我的余生将依赖处方药，但我不认为这是唯一的选择。A. focus焦点；B. option选择；C. burden负担；D. misfortune不幸。根据下文“Through the right nutrition and supplementation (补剂), I got the desired ____4____ with the help of natural medicine.”可知，除了处方药，作者还使用了天然药物，因此是不认为这是唯一的选择。故选B。 4．考查名词词义辨析。句意：通过正确的营养和补剂，我在天然药物的帮助下得到了想要的结果。A. essence本质；B. practice实践；C. appeal吸引力；D. result结果。根据作者是病患的情境，上文“Through the right nutrition and supplementation (补剂)”和下文“with the help of natural medicine”可推知，作者是在天然药物的帮助下得到了想要的结果。故选D。 5．考查动词词义辨析。句意：最终，我在八个月内停掉了所有处方药。A. quit停止；B. researched研究；C. tried尝试；D. obtained获得。根据上文“Things worked out well.”可知，对作者而言，事情进展顺利，因此是最终停掉了所有处方药。故选A。 6．考查动词词义辨析。句意：这激发了我对中医的深入研究。A. sponsored赞助；B. reminded提醒；C. inspired激励；D. required要求。根据上文“Things worked out well.”可知，对作者而言，事情进展顺利，这个成功的经历会激励作者对中医进行深入研究。故选C。 7．考查名词词义辨析。句意：中医将身体系统视为一个整体。A. whole整体；B. signal信号；C. concept概念；D. subject主题。根据下文“When the entire system is in balance, excellent health occurs.”可知，在中医看来，当整个系统处于平衡状态时，就会出现良好的健康状况，因此中医是将身体系统视为一个整体。故选A。 8．考查副词词义辨析。句意：当疾病出现时，这通常来自一个或多个不能正常运作的元素。A. physically身体上；B. steadily稳定地；C. normally正常地；D. rapidly迅速地。根据上文“When diseases arise”可知，疾病的出现意味着有些部分不能正常运作。故选C。 9．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我自己的经历为我打开了一个全新的世界。A. chapter章节；B. world世界；C. era时代；D. account账户。根据本段描述的作者对中医的研究和了解可推知，此处指作者的经历为自己打开了一个有关中医的全新的世界。故选B。 10．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是与西医的一个关键区别。A. difference区别；B. challenge挑战；C. benefit利益；D. contribution贡献。根据上一段主要介绍中医是从整体来看身体系统，以及本段主要介绍西医是从具体身体机能出发治疗可知，此处是指与西医的一个关键区别。故选A。 11．考查动词词义辨析。句意：西医通常处理我们身体功能的特定部分。A. advocates倡导；B. uses使用；C. transforms转变；D. handles处理。根据上文“Western medicine”和下文“a particular part of our body’s function”可推知，此处介绍西医的治疗方法，应该是处理我们身体功能的特定部分。故选D。 12．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它对慢性健康问题没有那么有效。A. harmful有害的；B. effective有效的；C. flexible灵活的；D. extraordinary非凡的。根据上文叙述的患有几种慢性病的作者通过天然药物的治疗，停掉了西医的处方药，以及下文“for chronic health problems”可推知，此处指西医对慢性健康问题没有那么有效。故选B。 13．考查副词词义辨析。句意：西医绝对有一席之地，但我们需要更多关于如何确保我们的整体健康的教育。A. gradually逐渐地；B. eventually最终；C. absolutely绝对地；D. temporarily暂时地。根据下文“a place for Western medicine”和表示转折的“but”可推知，此处是先强调西医的重要性，称其绝对有一席之地，然后引出需要中医这样的教育。故选C。 14．考查动词词义辨析。句意：西医绝对有一席之地，但我们需要更多关于如何确保我们的整体健康的教育。A. ensure确保；B. influence影响；C. define定义；D. evaluate评估。根据上文“more education”和下文“our overall well-being”可推知，这些教育是用于确保我们的整体健康。故选A。 15．考查名词词义辨析。句意：在这个世界上，当涉及到我们的健康时，我们如此依赖于快速解决问题，而不是从根本上解决问题，我希望把天然药物的学说带给更多的人。A. reply回复；B. fix解决办法；C. change改变；D. decision决定。根据下文“rather than solving problems at root”可推知，此处是和从根本上解决问题相对的情况，应该是用西医的方法快速解决问题。故选B。 试卷第48页，共51页 试卷第47页，共51页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ Unit4 Breaking Boundaries阅读完形提高训练 - 2024-2025学年高二英语专项提高训练必刷好题 （外研版2019选择性必修第二册） 一、阅读理解 Passage1. More than 30, 000 people worldwide are found to have brain tumors (肿瘤) each year. While treatment has improved over the last few decades, recurrence (复发) remains a risk. And the unpredictable timing of tumors returning makes them difficult to detect early. Luckily, scientists are developing the world's first finger-prick (扎) test to spot brain tumors to pick up sign of return. The work is being led by a team at Nottingham Trent University, funded by the Medical Research Council. The scientists believe that the simple finger-prick test would improve the lives of tens of thousands of people around the world. It could also significantly lessen the burden on health care systems by reducing the need for MRI scans and by providing a cost-effective alternative to some clinic appointments. “Patients often have follow-up MRI scans every three to six months, but a quick test to detect brain cancer could make it possible to efficiently test recurrence every week, so that more recurrent tumors are caught early at a more treatable stage, ” says Dr Ola Rominiyi, one of the lead scientists. “Additionally, the tests could actually help guide the best time to perform MRI scans for each individual patient. Over time, this might lead to a more personalized approach to MRI scanning and some patients needing to have MRI scans slightly less frequently. ” Moving forward, the research team plans to seek the next stage of funding and start the trial stage in2025. Therefore, scientists believe that the earliest the test could become commercially available - considering regulatory approvals, etc.- would be 2026 or 2027. “It's hard to imagine a medical technology so widely understood and used. This tech would provide regular and affordable treatment for patients at home in an easy-to-use way. We hope the work could be applied to other types of cancer, too, potentially helping to save millions of lives, ” says Wilson, another scientist of the team. 1．What problem does the finger-prick test try to solve about brain tumors? A．Their too quick growth. B．The growing confirmed cases. C．Their high death rate. D．The uncertain return. 2．What can be inferred about the finger-prick test? A．It has received enough financial support. B．It has been approved by the government. C．It may take time before going to the market. D．It may meet different technology challenges. 3．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．The difference between MRI and the test. B．The advantages of the finger-prick test. C．The research team's expectation of the test. D．The guide to using the finger-prick test. 4．What will the researchers' future study most probably focus on? A．New treatments for brain tumors. B．More clinic trials about the test. C．Cost reduction about the test. D．The test’s application to other cancers. Passage2.This summer, Europe’s most popular attractions are fighting back against overtourism (过度旅游). As many destinations move to restrict, fine and protest tourists for bad behavior, Copenhagen is trying a different approach to turning tourism from a negative force to a positive one. Tourism officials in Copenhagen introduced CopenPay, a new pilot project that will provide various gifts and benefits to travelers who engage in climate-friendly behaviors, such as taking public transport or volunteering in clean-up efforts. These include free coffee and free museum tours. Green actions have become a currency for enjoying Copenhagen’s free food and cultural experiences. Mikkel Aarø-Hansen, CEO of Wonderful Copenhagen, says the initiative is not meant to increase tourism but merely promotes a better way to go about it. It aims to help transform tourism from “an environmental burden” into a “force for positive change.” He adds, “An important step in this transformation is to change how we move around on the destination, what we consume, and how we interact with the locals.” According to a 2023 sustainable report from a London-based market research group, 81% of consumers say they want to act more sustainably, but only 22% have changed their behavior. Mikkel views CopenPay as an experimental step to bridge the gap between the desire to act sustainably and actual behavior. “We hope that by showing the success of this and other initiatives, other cities around the globe will be inspired to find their way to encourage more sustainable tourism behavior, ultimately leading to a more sustainable future for everyone.” Will Copenhagen’s strategy work? Only time will tell. Still, Randy Durband, chief executive of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, believes it “deserves some credit for not shaking a fist at bad behavior but trying to make it fun and have some rewards and benefits.” 1．How does Copenhagen cope with overtourism? A．By rewarding tourists for their green actions. B．By providing free public transport for tourists. C．By charging a heavy fine for tourists’ bad behavior. D．By limiting the number of tourists in popular attractions. 2．What is CopenPay intended for? A．Improving the city’s image. B．Promoting sustainable tourism. C．Increasing income from tourism. D．Enriching tourists’ travel experiences. 3．What can be inferred about CopenPay from Mikkel Aarø-Hansen? A．It only works for a small number of tourists. B．It pushes the development of global tourism. C．It is expected to spread green tourism initiatives. D．It has inspired many cities to follow its example. 4．What is Randy Durband’s attitude towards CopenPay? A．Disapproving. B．Doubtful. C．Uncaring. D．Positive. Passage3.Imagine accessing traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) services with just a tap on your smartphone. What once required a hospital visit — often leading to long waits and considerable inconveniences, especially for the elderly — is now available at your fingertips. The innovative mini-program “Wang She Wen Shan” (Tongue Diagnosis and Dietary Guidance) is transforming TCM consultations. Users can now receive a detailed health report in under two minutes simply by taking a quick snapshot of their tongue. More than that, this AI-powered tool also provides personalized dietary and wellness recommendations. According to the mini-program’s developers, this transformation has been made possible through the integration of the traditional TCM tongue diagnosis method with advanced AI image recognition technology. The program has been trained on over 20,000 clinical tongue images, enabling it to provide accurate and convenient health assessments. Since July 2023, Guangzhou has been at the forefront of piloting TCM services with AI assistance. Trained by TCM doctors from local hospitals, this device has “learned” to identify users’ constitution types through facial and tongue images and provide personalized health recommendations. By October 2023, this smart device had been adopted in 11 communities across Guangzhou, serving over 12,000 residents. In addition, other AI-driven innovations, such as prescription systems, pulse signal acquisition systems, and massage robots, are making their way into public use, bringing a high-tech touch to traditional medicine. Despite the progress made, the integration of AI into TCM is still in its early stages. One of the primary hurdles is the lack of theoretical standardization within TCM. Another challenge lies in the integration of medical and engineering technologies. Anyway, there is every reason to believe that the integration of AI into TCM will profoundly revolutionize healthcare by making TCM more accessible and efficient. It holds significant promise for underserved areas with limited medical resources. Nevertheless, as the journey is only beginning, it is crucial to acknowledge its current limitations in clinical settings. While AI offers substantial potential for TCM, accurate diagnosis still relies heavily on the expertise of physicians. AI is intended to complement — not replace — human doctors. 1．What do we know about "Wang She Wen Shan"? A．It provides unchanging dietary and wellness suggestions for users. B．It requires users to take a photo of their tongue for consultation. C．It has been trained on abundant tongue images of medical staff. D．It fails to function properly without facial recognition technology. 2．What does the underlined word in paragraph 5 probably mean? A．Differences. B．Losses. C．Puzzles. D．Limitations. 3．Who might benefit most from the mini-program? A．Folks in places with few experienced doctors. B．Patients with symptoms rarely seen or reported. C．Physicians with great diagnostic capabilities. D．Senior citizens with difficulty using smartphones. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．AI: The Future of TCM B．Doctors at Your Fingertips C．Modernized TCM with AI D．Integration of AI into Medicine Passage4.The Internet is a very useful resource. It’s no surprise that people like to use it for all sorts of purposes—even medical advice. In the USA, 1 in 20 Google searches includes questions related to health. “There are lots of reasons why people might turn to the Internet rather than go to see a doctor. After all, a doctor may require an appointment (预约), while information about medical treatments on the Internet can be found right away. So people may not want to leave their homes and wait for their turns to see doctors. Others just want to feel informed before they go to the doctor’s office, so they can be well-prepared for the visit and the cost of the treatment. Sometimes, people put so much trust in the information they find online that they don’t think seeing a doctor is necessary,” Tracy Sam, a manager from a website said. Going online for medical advice may sound like a good idea. Indeed, some famous hospitals in the world have websites that allow users to look up their symptoms(症状). However, illnesses can be much more complex(复杂的) than they seem. A single fever could have extensive causes, which can include the common cold, food poisoning, and cancer. Reading long lists of possible causes of a condition is enough for anyone to become confused. If this is the case, Internet searches can actually make things worse. Nowadays patients’ habit of researching their symptoms online also becomes popular. Doctors often report that some patients believe that their illnesses should be much more serious than they actually are. Such patients often demand to do expensive tests and treatments that they don’t need. Doctors also find that some patients think they know better than the doctors themselves after looking up medical advice online. They are called “know-it-all” patients. There are actually many mistakes about online medical advice. But these patients seldom doubt it. Doctors always feel they can’t do anything to change these patients’ minds. Searching your symptoms online can be useful when you really have some medical emergencies or when you have some difficulties in understanding some medical technical words. However, the Internet is not a replacement for a medical professional. In the end, you should go to see doctors because they know best. 1．What do Tracy Sam’s words suggest? A．Hospitals are overcrowded. B．Searching medical information online is popular. C．Hospitals offer expensive treatments. D．Patients seldom believe in online information. 2．What does the underlined word “extensive” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Long-lasting. B．Various. C．Common. D．Immediate. 3．How can doctors feel if they come across “know-it-all” patients? A．Relaxed. B．Nervous. C．Powerless. D．Selfless. 4．What’s the purpose of the last paragraph? A．To make a suggestion. B．To give an example. C．To draw a comparison. D．To describe a situation. Passage5.UK researchers found that the motion capture suit technology that brings characters to life in movies like Avatar can measure the severity of two diseases. The AI system analyzes some body movements that humans cannot pick up on, enabling quicker and more affordable disease diagnoses (诊断) and drug trials. Two separate studies were published in the journal Nature Medicine this year, Both detailed how wearable motion capture suits could be helpful in research on two different genetic degenerative (退化的) diseases that have no cure. One team at Great Ormond Street Hospital tested the motion sensor suits on patients with DMD, a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. To collect movement behavior data, the patients wore motion capture suits while completing everyday activities, such as standing up from a chair. The technology predicted how their movement would be affected six months in the future much more accurately than a doctor. Similarly, a team at Imperial College London tested the motion sensor suits on patients with FA, a genetic disorder that causes progressive nervous system damage and movement problems. They found that the AI could predict the worsening of the disease over twelve months, half the time it would normally take an expert. Researchers believe that the sensors could also speed up and lower the cost of clinical trials to test out new drugs for a broad variety of conditions. In particular, it may help trials of new drugs for rare genetic disorders bring the best possible profits for the lowest possible costs. One of the scientists who came up with the idea, Professor Aldo Faisal, believes that the technology of the motion sensor detectors “has the capability to transform clinical trials as well as improve diagnosis and monitoring for patients.” Professor Paola Giunti also said: “We will be able to try more drugs with fewer patients at a lower cost.” Following the success of the two studies, researchers are currently seeking approval from the authority for the use of motion capture for drug trials for FA and DMD．They are also gathering data for the new technology’s use with other diseases, which has far-reaching implications. 1．What is an application of the motion capture suit technology in medicine? A．Seeking a new cure for degenerative diseases. B．Enabling doctors to diagnose more diseases. C．Predicting how soon the patients will recover. D．Testing the effectiveness of some new drugs. 2．How did researchers find the worsening tendency for patients? A．By observing their daily motion. B．By analyzing their movement data. C．By developing their moving habit. D．By measuring their walking distance. 3．Which of the following can best describe the motion capture suit technology? A．Costly and time-consuming B．Complex and effective. C．Accurate and cost-effective. D．Advanced and popular. 4．What does the author want to convey in the last paragraph about the new technology? A．Its appeal to the authority. B．Possibilities of its practical use. C．Concern over future studies D．Researchers with new visions. Passage6.The field of anti-ageing medicine has exploded in recent years due to discoveries about the fundamental biology of ageing which are translated into experimental therapies (疗法) . The latest fountain of youth to pour from the lab comes in the form of vaccines (疫苗) against age-related conditions— cancer, heart disease, dementia and more. The first of these could be available by the end of the decade. All-purpose anti-ageing injections are also in development. The upsides of such vaccines are clear. Anything that limits the impact of age-related conditions on people who live into old age—not to mention on the loved ones who often end up caring for them—has to be welcomed. They also promise to lessen effect on the increasingly societal and economic costs of these diseases. But as with all anti-ageing interventions, there are potential downsides too. If millions of people live significantly longer, we risk a population explosion on a planet whose resources are already overstretched. If the vaccines merely delay the beginning of age-related conditions, they will only postpone the burden on people and society. And as Nobel prizewinner Venki Ramakrishnan told us earlier this year. a long-lived society is likely to be an unmoving one. These are familiar fears. The common answer is that the goal is increased healthspan. That means people living for longer, free from the diseases of old age, then suddenly declining and dying. We won’t know the-outcome until: the therapies have been widely used, at which point it will be too late to put the genie back in the bottle. But there is really no turning back anyway. If vaccines and other anti-ageing therapies work and are affordable, they will be used. Besides, nobody would argue that innovations like antibiotics, vaccines and advanced diagnostics were a bad idea even though they marked the beginning of our era of age-related diseases. Similarly, we shouldn’t fear life-saving medical advances on the basis of unintended consequences. If we can make lies longer and less painful, the downsides are a price worth paying. 1．Why is the field of anti-ageing medicine growing rapidly? A．The biology of ageing is better applied. B．The trend of healthy lifestyle is rising. C．The demand for longer life is increasing. D．The number of elderly is rising globally. 2．How do anti-ageing vaccines benefit society? A．By increasing the workforce. B．By curing people of diseases. C．By boosting economic growth. D．By reducing healthcare expense. 3．What does the underlined phrase “put the genie back in the bottle” mean? A．To stop the process of ageing. B．To erase the impact of the therapies. C．To create a new medical breakthrough. D．To delay the development of technology. 4．What is the best title for this article? A．Can Anti-Ageing Medicine Really Work? B．What Is the Risk of Anti-Ageing Medicine? C．How to Stay Young with Anti-Ageing Medicine? D．Is It Worthwhile Using Anti-Ageing Medicine? Passage7.Many factors can influence whether a patient lives or dies. However, in data from different countries, patients seen by female doctors seem to do better than those seen by male ones. In 2017, Yusuke Tsugawa of Harvard Medical School, and his colleagues in Boston analyzed the medical records of around 1.5 million older adults who had been in hospital in America between 2011 and 2014. They found that patients whose treatment had been performed by a female doctor were about 4% less likely to die than those whose treatment doctor was a man. One disadvantage with the study is that it is retrospective, looking back at naturally occurring data rather than random experiments. This could cover any factors which might be really driving the effect, says Gavin Stewart, an expert at Newcastle University. It could be that female doctors tend to be responsible for healthier patients than their male colleagues. In an experiment where patients were randomly distributed among doctors, female doctors seem to do better. Researchers say the next step is to work out why. “I don’ t think it’s the presence or absence of a Y chromosome (染色体),” says Dr Christopher Wallis, “I think it’s a series of behaviours that are linked with gender.” Past research has found that female doctors tend to spend more time with patients, are more likely to provide preventive care and tend to stick more closely to guidelines than their male colleagues do. This could reduce the risk of deaths. Understanding why such difference in care will help all doctors improve their practice. For all things that advanced medical equipment and new drugs can do, a physician’s judgement seems to be as important. 1．In which way was the study in 2017 conducted? A．Theoretical models. B．Statistical methods. C．Practical examples. D．Historical analyses. 2．What does the underlined word “retrospective” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Critical. B．Backtracked. C．Dated. D．Accurate. 3．Which statement would Wallis probably agree with? A．Y chromosome determines gender differences. B．Gender difference in care has different effects. C．Female doctors are always assigned with healthier patients. D．Male doctors could reduce the potential risk of deaths. 4．What can we know from the last paragraph? A．A doctor’s judgement is as important as other factors. B．Gender difference can’t help improve doctors’ treatment. C．We should notice gender difference in doctors’ treatment. D．We could use doctors’ judgement to improve his treatment. Passage8.Monica Bertagnolli is an oncologist (肿瘤学家) at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School. Growing up in Wyoming, she was well aware of the lack of health care resources in rural areas. Access to in-depth care for cancer patients is hard to get. She’s worked throughout her career to change that. In Wyoming, there’s a great distance to travel between where people live and where they can find a cancer specialist. “If you need treatments and they have to be administered every day, and if it’s 120 miles from where you live, that ends up being a huge barrier to receiving the kind of care you need.” And now Monica serves as the vice president of the Coalition (联盟) of Cancer Cooperative Groups (CCCG) — an international network of individuals who work to improve the quality of life and survival of cancer patients by increasing participation in cancer clinical trials. She said, “One of the really important things is, we’re trying to make sure that cancer clinical trials can get to every single patient who needs them in my own state.” The coalition set up sites in northern and southern Wyoming that are able to run clinical trials. Before those trials became available, patients would usually go to Denver or Salt Lake City — a three-to-seven-hour drive. Monica’s efforts to increase access to the health care needs of her rural Wyoming patients also include helping to develop new policies that will allow patients to participate in more clinical trials, and linking them with a regional doctor who can get them the access to the care they need. In addition to the clinical trials, Monica said that technology’s progress like better cell phone and internet service in the mountains of Wyoming, as well as social media, has helped rural residents stay in touch with loved ones and medical professionals despite their distance. She is trying to advocate strongly for those changes to continue. “I still consider myself part of Wyoming and I am very devoted to making sure that patients can get access to care.” 1．What do rural cancer patients in Wyoming need most? A．Better housing. B．Medical treatment. C．Further education. D．Public transportation. 2．How has Monica helped the cancer patients? A．By training medical professionals. B．By advocating financial aid. C．By improving internet service. D．By offering clinical trials. 3．Which of the following can best describe Monica? A．Determined and loyal. B．Honest and generous. C．Dedicated and responsible. D．Grateful and courageous. 4．What is a suitable title for the text? A．A helper for cancer patients B．A push for progress C．A pioneer for cancer treatment D．A hope for cancer patients Passage9.Over the past decades, people who suffer from depression are often treated with medical treatment and talk therapy. However, according to some researches, these methods don’t work for everyone. Fortunately, there is another treatment available: transcranial magnetic stimulation or TMS, which uses magnets to stimulate regions of the brain. TMS treatments are given according to a specific schedule, including twenty to thirty sessions over a period of six weeks. During each forty- minute treatment session, a trained physician places a device on the left side of the person’s head. This device sends out magnetic pulses into the area of the brain that is involved in mood control. After completing the treatment, a person’s depression may be reduced or completely disappear. Scientists are also studying the use of TMS in the treatment of memory loss, especially in older adults. As individuals age, they tend to have more and more difficulty remembering recent events or information they have recently been exposed to. This occurs because a small area of the brain breaks down with age. To find out whether this process can be slowed, researchers at Northwestern University put together two groups of volunteers. One consisted of older adults aged 64 to 80 while the other was composed of younger adults in their 20s and 30s. Both groups were first assigned a memory task, then their performances were scored. On average, the older group scored 40 percent. Meanwhile, the younger group did better, achieving an average score of 55 percent. Next, the older adults were treated with TMS for five days in a row. After that, they were allowed to rest for a day before they were given a new memory test. In this case, the average score was better. In fact, it equaled the younger group’s score on the original test, proving that TMS had stimulated the older adults’ brains and improved their memory. 1．What is TMS used to treat in Paragraph 2? A．Arm and leg wounds. B．Severe heart diseases. C．A mental condition. D．The common cold. 2．What can we learn about TMS treatment? A．It requires the use of special equipment. B．It causes pain in sensitive parts of the body. C．It’s mainly been tried out on youngsters. D．It was approved by governments long ago. 3．How does the researchers make the conclusion? A．By analyzing the basis of a theory. B．By questioning a traditional concept. C．By emphasizing a study’s limitations. D．By comparing the results of an experiment. 4．Which magazine would this passage most likely appear? A．New Directions in Outdoor Recreation B．Technological Advances in Patient Care C．European Journal of Social Science D．Characteristics of Successful Organizations Passage10.Situated at 4,700 meters near Mount Everest in Northwest China’s Qinghai province, Yushu houses thousands who harvest caterpillar fungus, a highly valued traditional medicine. Each May and June, numerous pickers brave the tough environment to collect this essential income, often facing a variety of health issues. Before the establishment of the mobile clinics, ill or injured pickers had to endure a one to two day travel downhill for treatment, resulting in lost income and life-threatening delays in emergencies. Recognizing this situation, Yushu City People’s Hospital and local authorities partnered with town-level health centers to create mobile clinics that provide medical services directly at major harvesting sites. This initiative aims to modernize healthcare access for remote, economically vital communities involved in fungus harvesting. This season, over 200 medical professionals from county. township. and village levels formed 26 mobile medical service teams, covering 40 harvesting zones. Each zone has three to five medical personnel offering free medicine and initial treatments. The mobile clinics perform initial screenings and diagnoses, measure blood pressure and test blood sugar levels, ensuring immediate care without long-distance travel. Tashi, a dedicated doctor in these mobile clinics for over a decade, recalls a 2019 incident when an elderly man fainted while digging caterpillar fungus. The mobile clinic team swiftly transported him to a town ambulance, and he fully recovered in the hospital. “These clinics have been lifesavers for many.” Tashi emphasizes. The mobile clinics have created a vital health safety net for Yushu’s herdsmen and pickers. By providing essential medical care in one of the world’s most challenging high-altitude environments, these clinics enhance local well-being and support the sustainability of traditional livelihoods. This annual initiative marks a significant step toward improving healthcare accessibility in remote China, ensuring Yushu’s hardworking communities receive the necessary medical attention. 1．What do we know about the caterpillar fungus pickers in Yushu? A．They are in poor health. B．They work as full-time farmers. C．They mainly live on fungus harvesting. D．They harvest fungus throughout the year. 2．Why are the mobile clinics in Yushu established? A．To provide professional training for local doctors. B．To increase the income of caterpillar fungus pickers. C．To research traditional herbal medicine in remote areas. D．To offer timely medical support to caterpillar fungus pickers. 3．What can be inferred about the mobile clinics? A．They are the result of joint efforts. B．They provide further medical treatment. C．They have cost a lot to operate and maintain. D．They are staffed by experts from large hospitals. 4．What is the author’s attitude toward the mobile clinics? A．Unclear. B．Doubtful. C．Cautious. D．Appreciative. 二、完形填空 Passage1.Zhao Ming was acknowledged as one of the greatest doctors for his extraordinary contributions to TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). It was reported that he suffered from different 1 when he was young. His own sufferings inspired him to be a 2 . Even in tough circumstances, he wasn’t 3 but became a doctor successfully in 1920, insisting on 4 poor ordinary people free of charge. One day, he 5 a patient with little hair. Upon knowing his illness, he consulted ancient medical records and started to evaluate different plants for their medical properties to find a traditional 6 treatment. He bought medical devices which could boil distinct plants. He used the liquid 7 to treat his hair, which 8 a great success. Consequently, he inferred that a substance called Garden Balsam Stem (透骨草) 9 worked. Afterwards it was indeed an honor for him to take up a position in the academic 10 of TCM. Out of a passion for his job, he 11 his own clinic and gradually discovered new crucial 12 for different skin problems. In his later years, he wrote a book with many flow charts, which plays a 13 role in the development of modern TCM. To sum up, Professor Zhao, 14 himself to doing extraordinary scientific research on TCM throughout his whole life, will be forever 15 by Chinese people. 1．A．loneliness B．diseases C．disasters D．unemployment 2．A．scientist B．politician C．doctor D．novelist 3．A．ignored B．signaled C．permitted D．defeated 4．A．treating B．securing C．commanding D．supporting 5．A．persuaded B．judged C．encountered D．analyzed 6．A．chemical B．botanical C．electrical D．musical 7．A．obtained B．absorbed C．poured D．recycled 8．A．took up B．figured out C．switched on D．turned out 9．A．abnormally B．occasionally C．apparently D．shallowly 10．A．company B．institution C．factory D．agency 11．A．decorated B．monitored C．spotted D．founded 12．A．cures B．resources C．patents D．consequences 13．A．flexible B．vital C．instant D．remote 14．A．combining B．adapting C．committing D．occupying 15．A．emphasized B．impressed C．resisted D．respected Passage2.In 2018, Julie Silverman developed a bad cough. She went to see many doctors, but no one could diagnose (诊断) the 1 of the cough, or figure out a way to 2 it. Over the next few years, the 3 got worse and worse. When Silverman went to a 4 for weekly appointments for allergy (过敏) shots, she met a nurse practitioner (从业人员) named Alison. She kept tabs on (密切关注) Silverman. When Silverman came in one day, Alison noticed that her condition had 5 . Alison 6 one of the physicians in the clinic and insisted that he do a thorough examination to Silverman’s trachea (气管). It turned out that Silverman had a condition called idiopathic subglottic stenosis. It is a very 7 condition which only happens to about one in 400,000 people. It was very serious and 8 if not treated, because Silverman’s airway completely closed. The diagnosis gave Silverman the 9 she needed to find a specialist who could properly treat her. Now she spends her time 10 at her local hospital, riding her bike, hiking, skiing and spending time with family and friends. She often 11 Alison while doing the things that bring her 12 . “Had Alison not picked up on the fact that she was sure something else was 13 , and gotten this physician to look in my throat (喉咙), I don’t know what would have happened,” she said. “It was her persistence and taking me seriously that 14 my life. She was my unsung 15 .” 1．A．account B．source C．degree D．direction 2．A．ignore B．regard C．treat D．feel 3．A．stomachache B．cough C．sleep D．cold 4．A．clinic B．company C．church D．charity 5．A．improved B．worsened C．changed D．disappeared 6．A．approached B．ordered C．doubted D．mentioned 7．A．ordinary B．scary C．rare D．slow 8．A．curable B．violent C．grand D．deadly 9．A．information B．courage C．finance D．licence 10．A．travelling B．volunteering C．staying D．wandering 11．A．takes on B．runs into C．meets with D．thinks of 12．A．peace B．annoyance C．defeat D．joy 13．A．messy B．unpredictable C．wrong D．absent 14．A．saved B．affected C．shared D．ruled 15．A．partner B．goal C．hero D．dream Passage3.Kevin Wake was born with sickle cell disease (镰状细胞病), which is a group of genetic blood disorders that can 1 pain and stroke (中风). He learned how to manage his condition as he grew older. When he was 31 years old, one day he woke up in the middle of the night and tried to 2 , but instead fell over. “I knew something was 3 ,” says Kevin. Kevin called an ambulance, despite only being able to say a few words 4 . By the time 5 arrived, he was unable to speak or use his right side. In the emergency room, the care team ran various 6 on him and treated his condition as a drug overdose (过量), as they had not heard him say “stroke” on the 7 . Kevin could hear the conversations going on about his condition, but he was unable to 8 what was really happening. “I was 9 because I could not communicate with the care team,” says Kevin. Finally, he gathered the strength to 10 for pen and paper with his left hand, and wrote down three words that 11 his life: “sickle cell stroke”. After about an hour and a half after he arrived at the hospital, Kevin finally received the 12 treatment. Kevin believed the delay in care was a result of his doctors’ 13 of knowledge about his disease. He realized doctors may not be thinking about sickle cell disease because it is so 14 . He now has become a(n) 15 for sickle cell patients. “I wanted to help patients talk about their diseases, so that they can connect better with hospital staff,” he said. 1．A．cause B．suffer C．stop D．feel 2．A．sleep B．sit C．stand D．work 3．A．new B．strange C．wrong D．lucky 4．A．loudly B．unclearly C．naturally D．carefully 5．A．families B．friends C．researchers D．doctors 6．A．tests B．risks C．training D．warning 7．A．way B．phone C．spot D．record 8．A．confirm B．explain C．admit D．agree 9．A．angry B．curious C．sick D．serious 10．A．wait B．pay C．fight D．signal 11．A．wasted B．devoted C．shortened D．saved 12．A．free B．real C．right D．formal 13．A．source B．application C．level D．lack 14．A．severe B．rare C．curable D．genetic 15．A．advocate B．expert C．nurse D．driver Passage4.My initial interest in natural medicine started at a young age. Some Western health professionals 1 that I had several chronic (慢性的) illnesses. I was told I would 2 prescription (处方) medicine for the rest of my life, but I didn’t see that as the only 3 . Things worked out well. Through the right nutrition and supplementation (补剂), I got the desired 4 with the help of natural medicine. Eventually, I 5 all prescription medicine within eight months. This 6 me to dive deep into Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine looks at the body’s system as a 7 . When the entire system is in balance, excellent health occurs. When diseases arise, this comes often from one or more elements that aren’t functioning 8 . That can be from either externally or internally. My own experience opened up an entirely new 9 to me. This is a key 10 from Western medicine. Western medicine usually 11 a particular part of our body’s function. It is less 12 for chronic health problems. There is 13 a place for Western medicine, but we need more education around how we can 14 our overall well-being. I desire to take the teachings of natural medicine to more people in a world where we count so heavily on a quick 15 rather than solving problems at root when it comes to our health. 1．A．recalled B．calculated C．confirmed D．whispered 2．A．apply for B．pay for C．check on D．rely on 3．A．focus B．option C．burden D．misfortune 4．A．essence B．practice C．appeal D．result 5．A．quit B．researched C．tried D．obtained 6．A．sponsored B．reminded C．inspired D．required 7．A．whole B．signal C．concept D．subject 8．A．physically B．steadily C．normally D．rapidly 9．A．chapter B．world C．era D．account 10．A．difference B．challenge C．benefit D．contribution 11．A．advocates B．uses C．transforms D．handles 12．A．harmful B．effective C．flexible D．extraordinary 13．A．gradually B．eventually C．absolutely D．temporarily 14．A．ensure B．influence C．define D．evaluate 15．A．reply B．fix C．change D．decision 试卷第48页，共51页 试卷第47页，共51页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$