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Practice 1 Extremely hot weather is common in many parts of the world. Although hot weather just makes most people feel hot, it can cause serious medical problems even death. Floods, storms, volcano eruptions and other natural disasters kill thousands of people every year. (1)______ Experts say heat may be nature’s deadliest killer. Recently, extreme heat was Named for killing more than one hundred people in India It is reported that the total heat of a hot day or several days can affect health. (2) ______ Experts say heat waves often become dangerous when the nighttime temperature does not drop much from the highest daytime temperature. This causes great stress on the human body. (3) ______ Stay out of the sun, if possible. Drink lots of cool water: Wear light colored clothing made of natural materials; avoid wearing synthetic clothing. Make sure the clothing is loose, permitting freedom of movement. And learn the danger signs of the medical problems, such as headache and vomiting, that are linked to heat. (4) ______ The pain is a warning that the body is becoming too hot. Doctors say those suffering headache or muscle pain should stop all activity and rest in a cool place and drink cool liquids. Do not return to physical activity for a few hours because more serious conditions could develop. Doctors say some people face an increased danger from heat stress. (5) ______ Hot weather also increases dangers for people who must take medicine for high blood pressure, poor blood flow, nervousness or depression.[A] Such persons have a weak or damaged heart, high blood pressure, or other problems of the blood system.[B] Several of these conditions are present at the same time.[C] Most people suffer only muscle pain as a result of heat stress.[D] Several hot days are considered a heat wave.[E] So does extreme heat.[F] Doctors say people can do many things to protect themselves from the dangers of extreme heat.[G] Heat can be both beneficial and dangerous.
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1.E 根据“...heat may be nature’s deadliest killer”可知,后面一句讲高温时最大的杀手,故该句需要讲高温的问题。E选项“高温也是如此”正确。
2.D 根据Experts say heat waves often become dangerous可知,后面的句子说到热浪的危险,故该句需要对热浪下定义。D选项“连续几天的高温就称之为热浪”正确。
3.F 第二段列举了许多保护自己免受高温伤害的方法。故该句需要概括大意。选项F“人们有多种办法保护自己”正确。
4.C 根据The pain is a warning that the body is becoming too hot.可知,后一句讲疼痛时身体对过高温度的警告,故该句也是围绕疼痛展开的,C选项“许多人因高温的压力而不得不忍受肌肉上的疼痛”正确。
5.A 根据Doctors say some people face an increased danger from heat stress.可知,前面的句子意思为:某些人在热浪期间特别危险。故该句需要要回答是那些人特别危险。A选项“这些人往往心脏不好,有高血压或者其他疾病”正确。
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