共用题干 13 Million Americans Suffer from Social Anxiety DisorderSocial anxiety disorder prevents some 15 million Americans from leading normal social and romantic lives,a new survey finds.The disorder leaves many isolated,ashamed and often misdiagnosed. Thir
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13 Million Americans Suffer from Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety disorder prevents some 15 million Americans from leading normal social and romantic lives,a new survey finds.
The disorder leaves many isolated,ashamed and often misdiagnosed. Thirty-six percent of those with social anxiety disorder have symptoms for 10 years or more before seeking help,the Anxiety Disorders Association of America reports.
“Social anxiety disorder is when somebody has an intense,persistent and irrational fear of social or performance situations,”Jerilyn Ross,the association's president and CEO,said during a teleconference Wednesday.
“The condition causes people to avoid common,everyday situations and even other people for fear of being judged or criticized or humiliated or embarrassing themselves,”Ross said.
Social anxiety disorder can interfere with daily routines and job performance,Ross noted.“It also makes it very difficult for people to develop friends and romantic partnerships,” she said.
People with this disorder recognize their fear is excessive and irrational,Ross noted. “But they feel powerless to do anything about it,”she said.
Social anxiety disorder can start in the early teens,Dr. Mark H.Pollack,director of the Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders and a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School,said during the teleconference.
“This is a disorder that starts affecting people early on,”Pollack said.“The typical age of onset is early adolescence,age 12 or 13,and many individuals report a history of anxiety dating back to earlier childhood.”
The disorder also has physical symptoms,including heart palpitations,feelings that their throat will close up,sweating,blushing,faintness,trembling and stammering,Ross said.
Among people with the disorder,75 percent said the condition affected their ability to do normal activities. In addition,69 percent said they didn't want people to think they were crazy,and 58 percent said they were embarrassed by their condition,Ross said.
However,when the condition is diagnosed and treated,many reported improvement in their lives.In fact,59 percent who were receiving treatment said treatment had a positive effect on their ability to have a romantic relationship.In addition,39 percent who had received treatment said knowing that treatment can be successful aided their decision to get help,Ross noted.
13 Million Americans Suffer from Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety disorder prevents some 15 million Americans from leading normal social and romantic lives,a new survey finds.
The disorder leaves many isolated,ashamed and often misdiagnosed. Thirty-six percent of those with social anxiety disorder have symptoms for 10 years or more before seeking help,the Anxiety Disorders Association of America reports.
“Social anxiety disorder is when somebody has an intense,persistent and irrational fear of social or performance situations,”Jerilyn Ross,the association's president and CEO,said during a teleconference Wednesday.
“The condition causes people to avoid common,everyday situations and even other people for fear of being judged or criticized or humiliated or embarrassing themselves,”Ross said.
Social anxiety disorder can interfere with daily routines and job performance,Ross noted.“It also makes it very difficult for people to develop friends and romantic partnerships,” she said.
People with this disorder recognize their fear is excessive and irrational,Ross noted. “But they feel powerless to do anything about it,”she said.
Social anxiety disorder can start in the early teens,Dr. Mark H.Pollack,director of the Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders and a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School,said during the teleconference.
“This is a disorder that starts affecting people early on,”Pollack said.“The typical age of onset is early adolescence,age 12 or 13,and many individuals report a history of anxiety dating back to earlier childhood.”
The disorder also has physical symptoms,including heart palpitations,feelings that their throat will close up,sweating,blushing,faintness,trembling and stammering,Ross said.
Among people with the disorder,75 percent said the condition affected their ability to do normal activities. In addition,69 percent said they didn't want people to think they were crazy,and 58 percent said they were embarrassed by their condition,Ross said.
However,when the condition is diagnosed and treated,many reported improvement in their lives.In fact,59 percent who were receiving treatment said treatment had a positive effect on their ability to have a romantic relationship.In addition,39 percent who had received treatment said knowing that treatment can be successful aided their decision to get help,Ross noted.
Which is NOT true of people with social anxiety disorder?
A: They're often isolated and ashamed.
B: They find it difficult to make friends.
C: They often fail to get timely treatment.
D: They tend to judge or criticize other people.
A: They're often isolated and ashamed.
B: They find it difficult to make friends.
C: They often fail to get timely treatment.
D: They tend to judge or criticize other people.
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共用题干
15 Million Americans Suffer from Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety disorder prevents some 15 million Americans from leading normal social and romantic lives,a new survey finds.
The disorder leaves many isolated,ashamed and often misdiagnosed.Thirty-six percent of those with social anxiety disorder have symptoms for 10 years or more before seeking help,the Anxiety Disorders Association of America reports.
“Social anxiety disorder is when somebody has an intense,persistent and irrational fear of social or performance situations,”Jerilyn Ross,the association's president and CEO,said during a teleconference Wednesday.
“The condition causes people to avoid common,everyday situations and even other people for fear of being judged or criticized or humiliated or embarrassing themselves,”Ross said.
Social anxiety disorder can interfere with daily routines and job performance,Ross noted.“It also makes it very difficult for people to develop friends and romantic partnerships,”she said.
People with this disorder recognize their fear is excessive and irrational,Rose noted.“But they feel powerless to do anything about it,”she said.
Social anxiety disorder can start in the early teens,Dr. Mark H.Pollack,director of the Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders and a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medi- cal School,said during the teleconference.
“This is a disorder that starts affecting people early on,”Pollack said.“The typical age of onset is early adolescence,age 12 or 13,and many individuals report a history of anxiety dating back to earlier childhood.”
The disorder also has physical symptoms,including heart palpitations,feelings that their throat will close up,sweating,blushing,faintness,trembling and stammering,Ross said.
Among people with the disorder,75 percent said the condition affected their ability to do nor-mal activities.In addition,69 percent said they didn't want people to think they were crazy,and 58 percent said they were embarrassed by their condition,Ross said.
However,when the condition is diagnosed and treated,many reported improvement in their lives.In fact,59 percent who were receiving treatment said treatment had a positive effect on their ability to have a romantic relationship.In addition,39 percent who had received treatment said knowing that treatment can be successful aided their decision to get help,Ross noted.All the following are likely symptoms of the disorder EXCEPT______.
A:.heart palpitations
B: sweating
C:.sore throat
D:.blushing答案：C解析：由第四段的“The condition causes people to … or humiliated or embarrassing them-selves”可知，他们惧怕别人的评价，害怕出丑。因此B项错误，选B。
由第四段的“The condition causes people to… or humiliated or embarrassing them-selves”可知，社交恐惧的人害怕别人的评论，这些都是无法控制的。故选B。
由第八段可知，一般多发于12,13岁，因此选D。
由倒数第三段可知，症状包括出汗、脸红、眩晕、和痉孪，不包括喉呢痛。因此选C。
根据最后一段的“In fact ,59 percent … to have a romantic relationship.“可知，59％的人发觉这个治疗有助于他们发展稳定的恋爱关系，而且十分有积极效应。故本题选D。 -
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15 Million Americans Suffer from Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety disorder prevents some 15 million Americans from leading normal social and romantic lives,a new survey finds.
The disorder leaves many isolated,ashamed and often misdiagnosed.Thirty-six percent of those with social anxiety disorder have symptoms for 10 years or more before seeking help,the Anxiety Disorders Association of America reports.
“Social anxiety disorder is when somebody has an intense,persistent and irrational fear of social or performance situations,”Jerilyn Ross,the association's president and CEO,said during a teleconference Wednesday.
“The condition causes people to avoid common,everyday situations and even other people for fear of being judged or criticized or humiliated or embarrassing themselves,”Ross said.
Social anxiety disorder can interfere with daily routines and job performance,Ross noted.“It also makes it very difficult for people to develop friends and romantic partnerships,”she said.
People with this disorder recognize their fear is excessive and irrational,Rose noted.“But they feel powerless to do anything about it,”she said.
Social anxiety disorder can start in the early teens,Dr. Mark H.Pollack,director of the Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders and a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medi- cal School,said during the teleconference.
“This is a disorder that starts affecting people early on,”Pollack said.“The typical age of onset is early adolescence,age 12 or 13,and many individuals report a history of anxiety dating back to earlier childhood.”
The disorder also has physical symptoms,including heart palpitations,feelings that their throat will close up,sweating,blushing,faintness,trembling and stammering,Ross said.
Among people with the disorder,75 percent said the condition affected their ability to do nor-mal activities.In addition,69 percent said they didn't want people to think they were crazy,and 58 percent said they were embarrassed by their condition,Ross said.
However,when the condition is diagnosed and treated,many reported improvement in their lives.In fact,59 percent who were receiving treatment said treatment had a positive effect on their ability to have a romantic relationship.In addition,39 percent who had received treatment said knowing that treatment can be successful aided their decision to get help,Ross noted.Which of the following is not true of the people with social anxiety disorder?
A: They find difficult to make friends.
B: They tend to judge or criticize other people.
C: They are often isolated and ashamed.
D: They frequently fail to get timely treatment.答案：B解析：由第四段的“The condition causes people to … or humiliated or embarrassing them-selves”可知，他们惧怕别人的评价，害怕出丑。因此B项错误，选B。
由第四段的“The condition causes people to… or humiliated or embarrassing them-selves”可知，社交恐惧的人害怕别人的评论，这些都是无法控制的。故选B。
由第八段可知，一般多发于12,13岁，因此选D。
由倒数第三段可知，症状包括出汗、脸红、眩晕、和痉孪，不包括喉呢痛。因此选C。
根据最后一段的“In fact ,59 percent … to have a romantic relationship.“可知，59％的人发觉这个治疗有助于他们发展稳定的恋爱关系，而且十分有积极效应。故本题选D。 -
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共用题干
15 Million Americans Suffer from Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety disorder prevents some 15 million Americans from leading normal social and romantic lives,a new survey finds.
The disorder leaves many isolated,ashamed and often misdiagnosed.Thirty-six percent of those with social anxiety disorder have symptoms for 10 years or more before seeking help,the Anxiety Disorders Association of America reports.
“Social anxiety disorder is when somebody has an intense,persistent and irrational fear of social or performance situations,”Jerilyn Ross,the association's president and CEO,said during a teleconference Wednesday.
“The condition causes people to avoid common,everyday situations and even other people for fear of being judged or criticized or humiliated or embarrassing themselves,”Ross said.
Social anxiety disorder can interfere with daily routines and job performance,Ross noted.“It also makes it very difficult for people to develop friends and romantic partnerships,”she said.
People with this disorder recognize their fear is excessive and irrational,Rose noted.“But they feel powerless to do anything about it,”she said.
Social anxiety disorder can start in the early teens,Dr. Mark H.Pollack,director of the Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders and a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medi- cal School,said during the teleconference.
“This is a disorder that starts affecting people early on,”Pollack said.“The typical age of onset is early adolescence,age 12 or 13,and many individuals report a history of anxiety dating back to earlier childhood.”
The disorder also has physical symptoms,including heart palpitations,feelings that their throat will close up,sweating,blushing,faintness,trembling and stammering,Ross said.
Among people with the disorder,75 percent said the condition affected their ability to do nor-mal activities.In addition,69 percent said they didn't want people to think they were crazy,and 58 percent said they were embarrassed by their condition,Ross said.
However,when the condition is diagnosed and treated,many reported improvement in their lives.In fact,59 percent who were receiving treatment said treatment had a positive effect on their ability to have a romantic relationship.In addition,39 percent who had received treatment said knowing that treatment can be successful aided their decision to get help,Ross noted.The last paragraph indicates that treatment of the disorder______.
A: has no positive effect on those affected
B: was unavailable to those affected
C: was often rejected by those affected
D: could improve the life of those affected答案：D解析：由第四段的“The condition causes people to … or humiliated or embarrassing them-selves”可知，他们惧怕别人的评价，害怕出丑。因此B项错误，选B。
由第四段的“The condition causes people to… or humiliated or embarrassing them-selves”可知，社交恐惧的人害怕别人的评论，这些都是无法控制的。故选B。
由第八段可知，一般多发于12,13岁，因此选D。
由倒数第三段可知，症状包括出汗、脸红、眩晕、和痉孪，不包括喉呢痛。因此选C。
根据最后一段的“In fact ,59 percent … to have a romantic relationship.“可知，59％的人发觉这个治疗有助于他们发展稳定的恋爱关系，而且十分有积极效应。故本题选D。 -
第4题：
共用题干
13 Million Americans Suffer from Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety disorder prevents some 15 million Americans from leading normal social and romantic lives,a new survey finds.
The disorder leaves many isolated,ashamed and often misdiagnosed. Thirty-six percent of those with social anxiety disorder have symptoms for 10 years or more before seeking help,the Anxiety Disorders Association of America reports.
“Social anxiety disorder is when somebody has an intense,persistent and irrational fear of social or performance situations,”Jerilyn Ross,the association's president and CEO,said during a teleconference Wednesday.
“The condition causes people to avoid common,everyday situations and even other people for fear of being judged or criticized or humiliated or embarrassing themselves,”Ross said.
Social anxiety disorder can interfere with daily routines and job performance,Ross noted.“It also makes it very difficult for people to develop friends and romantic partnerships,” she said.
People with this disorder recognize their fear is excessive and irrational,Ross noted. “But they feel powerless to do anything about it,”she said.
Social anxiety disorder can start in the early teens,Dr. Mark H.Pollack,director of the Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders and a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School,said during the teleconference.
“This is a disorder that starts affecting people early on,”Pollack said.“The typical age of onset is early adolescence,age 12 or 13,and many individuals report a history of anxiety dating back to earlier childhood.”
The disorder also has physical symptoms,including heart palpitations,feelings that their throat will close up,sweating,blushing,faintness,trembling and stammering,Ross said.
Among people with the disorder,75 percent said the condition affected their ability to do normal activities. In addition,69 percent said they didn't want people to think they were crazy,and 58 percent said they were embarrassed by their condition,Ross said.
However,when the condition is diagnosed and treated,many reported improvement in their lives.In fact,59 percent who were receiving treatment said treatment had a positive effect on their ability to have a romantic relationship.In addition,39 percent who had received treatment said knowing that treatment can be successful aided their decision to get help,Ross noted.It can be seen from the last paragraph that treatment of the disorder______.
A: has no positive effect at all
B: is unavailable to most sufferers
C: tends to be refused by the sufferers
D: can lead to improvement in the sufferers'lives答案：D解析：题干意为“患有社交焦虑症的人因害怕……而出名”。利用题干中的细节信息词fear作为定位线索，同时利用备选项中的细节信息词/短语作为定位线索normal lives, social or performance situations，在短文的第三段中找到相关句：Social anxiety disorder is when somebody has an intense,persistent and irrational fear of social or performance situa-tions,”Jerilyn Ross,the association's president and CEO,said during a teleconference Wednesday．相关句提到“美国焦虑症协会主席及总裁Jerilyn Ross星期三在电话会议上说，社交焦虑症是指一个人对社交场合或社交活动有着强烈的，持久的和非理性的恐惧”。由此可知答案为D项“害怕社交场合或社交活动”。
题干意为“患有社交焦虑症的人怎么看待他们感受到的恐惧？”利用题干及备选项中的细节信息词fear, control作为定位线索，备选项中出现了大量的修饰词beneficial“有益的”,controllable“可控制的”,justified“正当的”，在查找相关句的过程中也关注这些修饰词在短文中的出现情况，在短文的第六段中找到相关句：People with this disorder recognize their fear is ex-cessive and irrational, Ross noted.“But they feel powerless to do anything about it,” she said．相关句提到“患有社交焦虑症的人意识到他们的恐惧是过分的，没有道理的。但是他们却对此无能为力”。由此可知答案为A项“他们认为他们的恐惧超出了他们的控制”。
题干意为“关于患有社交焦虑症的人的陈述，下面哪个选项陈述的内容与短文内容不一致？”题干中没有细节信息词可以利用来作为定位线索，因此只能对备选项进行逐一判断：（第四段）“The condition causes people to avoid common. everyday situations and even other people for fear of being judged or criticized or humiliated or embarrassing them-selves,” Ross said．第四段提到“Ross说，这种状况使那些患有社交焦虑症的人逃避日常的交往甚至逃避与人接触，因为他们害怕被评论，被批评或是被羞辱，这会让他们非常尴尬”。显然D项“患有社交焦虑恐惧症的人往往会评论他人或批评他人”的意义与之意义不一致。所以答案D。该题主要考查考生对英语主被动语态的识别和理解。
题干意为“从最后一段中可以了解到对社交焦虑的治疗是什么情况？”短文的最后一段表明，不少患者在经过治疗后都有好转。因此答案为D项“会导致病人生活得到改善”。 -
第5题：
共用题干
第三篇
When Fear Takes Control of the Mind
A panic attack is a sudden feeling of terror. Usually it does not last long,but it may feel like forever. The
cause can be something as normally uneventful as driving over a bridge or flying in an airplane.And it can
happen even if the person has driven over many bridges or flown many times before.A fast heart beat. Sweaty
hands.Difficulty in breathing. A light一headed feeling. At first a person may have no idea what is wrong. But
these can all be signs of what is known as panic disorder. The first appearance usually is between the ages of 18
and 25.In some cases it develop3 after a tragedy,like the death of a loved one,or some other difficult situation.
In the United States,the National Institute of Mental Health says more than two million people are af-
fected in any one-year period.The American Psychological Association says panic disorder is twice more like-
ly in women than men.And it can last anywhere from a few months to a lifetime.
Panic attacks can be dangerous一for example,if a person is driving at the time.The Chesapeake Bay
Bridge in the state of Maryland is so long and so high over the water,and it is famous for scaring motorists.
There is even a driver assistance program to help people get across.Some people who suffer a panic attack
develop a phobia,a deep fear of ever repeating the activity that brought on the attack.
But experts say panic disorder can be treated. Doctors might suggest anti-anxiety or anti-depressant
medicines.Talking to a counselor could help a person learn to deal with or avoid a panic attack.There are
breathing methods,for example,that might help a person calm down.Panic disorder is included among what
mental health professionals call anxiety disorders.A study published last week reported a link between
anxiety disorders and several physical diseases.It says these include thyroid disease,lung and stomach prob-
lems,arthritis,migraine headaches and allergic conditions.Researchers at the University of Manitoba in
Canada say that in most cases the physical condition followed the anxiety disorder. However,they say,exactly
how the two are connected remains unknown.
The report in the Archives of Internal Medicine came from a German health study of more than 4 ,000 adalts.Which of the following spots is most likely to cause drivers to suffer panic disorder according to the author?
A:The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
B:The Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Maryland.
C:The Empire State Building in New York.
D:The Niagara Falls in North America.答案：B解析：第一段第三、四行列出了包括A、B、C三个选项在内的各种症状（还包括fast heart-beat)，但没有D项（低血压）。
第二段第一句说到“more than two million" , C项的above与more than同义。
第二段第二句说“女人患惊恐性障碍的可能性是男人的两倍”。twice as much as与 twice more than均表示前者是后者的两倍。
第三段第二句提到马里兰州的切萨皮克海湾大桥吓坏开车的人是出了名的，其他地方 没有提到。应该注意的是，本题所问的是most likely（很可能），并不是the most likely（最可 能），因此并不涉及对四个选项所列场所进行比较的问题。
第四段倒数第三句罗列了包括B、C、D三项在内的各个病种，但没有A项的“癌症”。 -
第6题：
共用题干
第三篇
When Fear Takes Control of the Mind
A panic attack is a sudden feeling of terror. Usually it does not last long,but it may feel like forever. The
cause can be something as normally uneventful as driving over a bridge or flying in an airplane.And it can
happen even if the person has driven over many bridges or flown many times before.A fast heart beat. Sweaty
hands.Difficulty in breathing. A light一headed feeling. At first a person may have no idea what is wrong. But
these can all be signs of what is known as panic disorder. The first appearance usually is between the ages of 18
and 25.In some cases it develop3 after a tragedy,like the death of a loved one,or some other difficult situation.
In the United States,the National Institute of Mental Health says more than two million people are af-
fected in any one-year period.The American Psychological Association says panic disorder is twice more like-
ly in women than men.And it can last anywhere from a few months to a lifetime.
Panic attacks can be dangerous一for example,if a person is driving at the time.The Chesapeake Bay
Bridge in the state of Maryland is so long and so high over the water,and it is famous for scaring motorists.
There is even a driver assistance program to help people get across.Some people who suffer a panic attack
develop a phobia,a deep fear of ever repeating the activity that brought on the attack.
But experts say panic disorder can be treated. Doctors might suggest anti-anxiety or anti-depressant
medicines.Talking to a counselor could help a person learn to deal with or avoid a panic attack.There are
breathing methods,for example,that might help a person calm down.Panic disorder is included among what
mental health professionals call anxiety disorders.A study published last week reported a link between
anxiety disorders and several physical diseases.It says these include thyroid disease,lung and stomach prob-
lems,arthritis,migraine headaches and allergic conditions.Researchers at the University of Manitoba in
Canada say that in most cases the physical condition followed the anxiety disorder. However,they say,exactly
how the two are connected remains unknown.
The report in the Archives of Internal Medicine came from a German health study of more than 4 ,000 adalts.How many Americans are likely to suffer panic disorder every year according to NIMH?
A:1,800,000.
B:2,500,000.
C:Above 2,000,000.
D:Under 2,000,000.答案：C解析：第一段第三、四行列出了包括A、B、C三个选项在内的各种症状（还包括fast heart-beat)，但没有D项（低血压）。
第二段第一句说到“more than two million" , C项的above与more than同义。
第二段第二句说“女人患惊恐性障碍的可能性是男人的两倍”。twice as much as与 twice more than均表示前者是后者的两倍。
第三段第二句提到马里兰州的切萨皮克海湾大桥吓坏开车的人是出了名的，其他地方 没有提到。应该注意的是，本题所问的是most likely（很可能），并不是the most likely（最可 能），因此并不涉及对四个选项所列场所进行比较的问题。
第四段倒数第三句罗列了包括B、C、D三项在内的各个病种，但没有A项的“癌症”。 -
第7题：
There are many stereotypes about the character of people in various parts of the United States．In the Northeast and Midwest,people are said to be closed and private．In the South and West,however,they are often thought of as being more open and hospitable．Ask someone from St．Louis where the nearest sandwich shop is,and he or she will politely give you directions．A New Yorker might eye you at first and after deciding it is safe to talk to you,might give you a rather unexpected explanation．A person from Georgia might be very kind about directing you and even suggest some different places to eat．A Texan just might take you to the place and treat you to lunch.
American stereotypes are abundant．New Englanders are often thought of as being friendly and helpful．Southerners are known for their hospitality and warmth．People from the western part of the United States are often considered very outgoing．These differences in character can be traced to different factors such as climate,living conditions,and historical development.
When travelling from place to place,Americans themselves are often surprised at the differing degrees of friendliness in the United States.
Which of the following is true according to the passage?A.New Yorkers are usually open with stranger
B.People from the South are usually considered good host
C.The friendliest Americans travel from place to plac
D.Different parts have different customs and habit答案：B解析：第一段中是美国不同地区人物性格的对比，不难看出，本题中只有B项是真实的。 -
第8题：
共用题干
第三篇
A Debate on the English Language
A measure declaring English the national language is under intense debate in the United
States.The US Senate passed two declarations last week.One calls English the nation's
official language and the other says it is the "common and unifying（统一的）"tongue.But
Americans found themselves divided on the issue.
Since people worldwide know that most Americans speak only English,many can't
understand why the issue is so controversial（有争议的）.
"The discussion is related to fears of immigration issues,"says Dick Tucker,a social
scientist at Pittsburgh's Carnegie Mellon University."It's related to a worry about the
changing demography（人口统计）of the US.It's a worry about who will continue to have
political and economic influence."
In fact,the notion of protecting the language has been kicked around almost since the
nation's founding.John Adams lobbied（游说）in 1780 for the creation of a national
academy to correct and improve the English language.But his proposal died,since
lawmakers saw it as a royalist（保皇主义者）attempt to define personal behavior.
Since then,the country hasn't had a national language,but the idea of recognizing the
special status of English lived on.
The emotions surrounding language resurface（再次浮现）not because people feel
comfortable with English.It is more about the discomfort many Americans feel with the new
languages,says Walt Wolfram, a professor at North Carolina State University.
"Language is never about language,"he says.
According to the 2000 US Census Bureau report,of 209 million Americans over 18
years old,172 million speak only English at home.About 37 million speak languages other
than English.Among them,6.5 million speak poor English and 3.1 million don't speak
English at all.The phrase "kicked around" (paragraph 4)could be best replaced by
A:"invented".
B:"formed".
C:"shaped".
D:"discussed".答案：D解析： -
第9题：
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A Debate on the English Language
A measure declaring English the national language is under intense debate in the United States .The US Senate passed two declarations last week.One calls English the nation's official lan-guage and the other says it is the “common and unifying（统一的）”tongue. But Americans found themselves divided on the issue.
Since people worldwide know that most Americans speak only English,many can't understand
why the issue is so controversial（有争议的）.
“The discussion is related to fears of immigration issues,”says Dick Tucker,a social scientist at Pittsburgh's Carnegie Mellon University.“It's related to a worry about the changing demography （人口统计）of the US It's a worry about who will continue to have political and economic influence.”
In fact,the notion of protecting the language has been kicked around almost since the nation's founding. John Adams lobbied（游说）in 1780 for the creation of a national academy to correct and improve the English language.But his proposal died,since lawmakers saw it as a roy-alist（保皇主义者）attempt to define personal behavior.
Since then,the country hasn't had a national language,but the idea of recognizing the special status of English lived on.
The emotions surrounding language resurface（再次浮现）not because people feel comfortable with English .It is more about the discomfort many Americans feel with the new languages,says Walt Wolfram,a professor at North Carolina State University.
“Language is never about language,”he says.
According to the 2000 US Census Bureau report,of 209 million Americans over 18 years old, 172 million speak only English at home.About 37 million speak languages other than English. Among them,6 .5 million speak poor English and 3 .1 million don't speak English at all.Which statement is true according to the 2000 US Census Bureau report?
A: 172 million Americans speak only English in their workplaces.
B: 37 million Americans speak English.
C: 209 million Americans are above the age of 18.
D: 6.5 million Americans speak good English.答案：C解析：本题问“两个宣言关切到什么？”文章的第一句话是这么说的：在美国，一个宣布英语是国语的措施正在经受着激烈的争论。然后文章说到美国参议院上周通过了两个宣言。一个宣言把英语叫做国家的官方语言；另一个宣言说英语是通用的、起统一作用的语言。可见这两个宣言涉及英语的地位问题，因此A项是正确的。
本题问“谁在18世纪就建议英语应该得到保护？”第四段有这样一句话：John Adams lobbied in 1780 for the creation of a national academy to correct and improve the English language. 1780年John Adams曾游说建立一个国家研究院，致力于纠正并修改英语。可见正确的选择应该是John Adams。
本题问“下面的哪一方面跟目前的争论无关？”第三段提到A、B和C，唯有D没有提到。D说的是“美国的军事力量”。
本题问“根据2000年美国人口普查局的报告，哪个命题是真的？”最后一段话的第一个句子是这么说的：根据2000年美国人口普查局的报告，18岁以上美国人有两亿九百万人。所以C项是对的。其他选项都把两亿九百万人当作了美国的总人口，因而是错误的。
本题问“kicked around最有可能被哪个词替换？”这个短语出现在下面这个句子中：In fact,the notion of protecting the language has been kicked around almost since the nation's founding．事实上，保护这一语言的思想几乎从这个国家建立时就开始讨论了。这个短语的意义可以从上下文中推出。 -
第10题：
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When Fear Takes Control of the Mind
A panic attack is a sudden feeling of terror.Usually it does not last long,but it may feel like forever. The cause can be something as normally uneventful as driving over a bridge or flying in an airplane.And it can happen even if the person has driven over many bridges or flown many times before.A fast heartbeat. Sweaty hands.Difficulty breathing.A light-headed feeling.At first a person may have no idea what is wrong.But these can all be signs of what is known as panic disorder.The first appearance usually is between the ages of 1 8 and 25.In some cases it develops after a tragedy,like the death of a loved one,or some other difficult situation.
In the United States,the National Institute of Mental Health says more than two million people are affected in any one-year period.The American Psychological Association says panic disorder is two times more likely in women than men.And it can last anywhere from a few months to a lifetime.
Panic attacks can be dangerous-for example,if a person is driving at the time.The Chesapeake Bay Bridge in the state of Maryland is so long and so high over the water,it is famous for scaring motorists.There is even a driver assistance program to help people get across.
Some people who suffer a panic attack develop a phobia,a deep fear of ever repeating the activity that brought on the attack.
But experts say panic disorder can be treated.Doctors might suggest anti-anxiety or antidepressant medicines. Talking to a counselor coald help a person learn to deal with or avoid a panic attack.There are breathing methods, for example,that might help a person calm down.
Panic disorder is included among what mental health professionals call anxiety disorders.A study published last week reported a link between anxiety disorders and several physical diseases.It says these include thyroid disease,lung and stomach problems,artluitis,migraine headaches and allergic conditions.Researchers at the University of Manitoba in Canada say that in most cases the physical condition follows the anxiety disorder.But, They say,exactly how the two are connected remains unknown.
The report in the Archives of Internal Medicine came from a German health study of more than 4 ,000 adults.How many Americans are likely to suffer panic disorder every year according to NIMH?
A:1,800,000.
B:2,500,000.
C:Above 2,000,000.
D:Under 2,000,000.答案：C解析：由文章第一段第五、六、七、八句话可知，这些症状里不包括低血压。故选D。
由文章第二段第一句话“In the United States … more than two million people are affected in any one-year period.”可知，在美国，每年有200多万人受到惊恐症的影响。above与more than意思相近，故选C。
由文章第二段第二句话“…panic disorder is twice more likely in women than men.”可知，女性患惊恐性障碍的可能性是男性的两倍。故选A。
由文章第三段第二句话“The Chesapeake Bay Bridge …is famous for scaring motorists.”可知，the Chesapeake Bay Bridge可能会引起司机产生惊恐性障碍。其他选项提到的地点，文中没有提及。故选B。
由文章第六段第三句话“It says these include thyroid disease , lung and stomach problems…”可知，B、C、D主个选项都包含在内，而选项A没有提到。故选A。 -
第11题：
单选题Which of the following is true according to the passage?ADoctors have found effective ways to treat social-anxiety disorder.
BDirect contact with the thing the patients fear proves wrong.
CMedicine alone is impotent in controlling phobias.
DVirtual fear is helpful in treating phobias.
正确答案： A解析：
是非题。第一段讲述了恐惧症可能的治疗方法，该段第三行提到“virtual-realityrograms that can safely simulate the thing the phobia most fears”，因此选项D正确。 -
第12题：
单选题WHO-UNICEF estimates now indicate that over 250 million children still suffer from vitamin A deficiency with many millions ______ are at risk.Amore
Bless
Cleast
Dmost
正确答案： A解析：
WHO-UNICEF的估计表明有2.5亿儿童仍然患有维他命A缺乏症，还有其他几百万孩子处于濒临缺乏维他命A的危险之中。根据句意猜测，空格应该是与前文比较更多之意，故A项正确。 -
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13 Million Americans Suffer from Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety disorder prevents some 15 million Americans from leading normal social and romantic lives,a new survey finds.
The disorder leaves many isolated,ashamed and often misdiagnosed. Thirty-six percent of those with social anxiety disorder have symptoms for 10 years or more before seeking help,the Anxiety Disorders Association of America reports.
“Social anxiety disorder is when somebody has an intense,persistent and irrational fear of social or performance situations,”Jerilyn Ross,the association's president and CEO,said during a teleconference Wednesday.
“The condition causes people to avoid common,everyday situations and even other people for fear of being judged or criticized or humiliated or embarrassing themselves,”Ross said.
Social anxiety disorder can interfere with daily routines and job performance,Ross noted.“It also makes it very difficult for people to develop friends and romantic partnerships,” she said.
People with this disorder recognize their fear is excessive and irrational,Ross noted. “But they feel powerless to do anything about it,”she said.
Social anxiety disorder can start in the early teens,Dr. Mark H.Pollack,director of the Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders and a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School,said during the teleconference.
“This is a disorder that starts affecting people early on,”Pollack said.“The typical age of onset is early adolescence,age 12 or 13,and many individuals report a history of anxiety dating back to earlier childhood.”
The disorder also has physical symptoms,including heart palpitations,feelings that their throat will close up,sweating,blushing,faintness,trembling and stammering,Ross said.
Among people with the disorder,75 percent said the condition affected their ability to do normal activities. In addition,69 percent said they didn't want people to think they were crazy,and 58 percent said they were embarrassed by their condition,Ross said.
However,when the condition is diagnosed and treated,many reported improvement in their lives.In fact,59 percent who were receiving treatment said treatment had a positive effect on their ability to have a romantic relationship.In addition,39 percent who had received treatment said knowing that treatment can be successful aided their decision to get help,Ross noted.The symptoms of social anxiety disorder include all the following EXCEPT______.
A: heart palpitations
B: sore throat
C: sweating
D: blushing答案：B解析：题干意为“患有社交焦虑症的人因害怕……而出名”。利用题干中的细节信息词fear作为定位线索，同时利用备选项中的细节信息词/短语作为定位线索normal lives, social or performance situations，在短文的第三段中找到相关句：Social anxiety disorder is when somebody has an intense,persistent and irrational fear of social or performance situa-tions,”Jerilyn Ross,the association's president and CEO,said during a teleconference Wednesday．相关句提到“美国焦虑症协会主席及总裁Jerilyn Ross星期三在电话会议上说，社交焦虑症是指一个人对社交场合或社交活动有着强烈的，持久的和非理性的恐惧”。由此可知答案为D项“害怕社交场合或社交活动”。
题干意为“患有社交焦虑症的人怎么看待他们感受到的恐惧？”利用题干及备选项中的细节信息词fear, control作为定位线索，备选项中出现了大量的修饰词beneficial“有益的”,controllable“可控制的”,justified“正当的”，在查找相关句的过程中也关注这些修饰词在短文中的出现情况，在短文的第六段中找到相关句：People with this disorder recognize their fear is ex-cessive and irrational, Ross noted.“But they feel powerless to do anything about it,” she said．相关句提到“患有社交焦虑症的人意识到他们的恐惧是过分的，没有道理的。但是他们却对此无能为力”。由此可知答案为A项“他们认为他们的恐惧超出了他们的控制”。
题干意为“关于患有社交焦虑症的人的陈述，下面哪个选项陈述的内容与短文内容不一致？”题干中没有细节信息词可以利用来作为定位线索，因此只能对备选项进行逐一判断：（第四段）“The condition causes people to avoid common. everyday situations and even other people for fear of being judged or criticized or humiliated or embarrassing them-selves,” Ross said．第四段提到“Ross说，这种状况使那些患有社交焦虑症的人逃避日常的交往甚至逃避与人接触，因为他们害怕被评论，被批评或是被羞辱，这会让他们非常尴尬”。显然D项“患有社交焦虑恐惧症的人往往会评论他人或批评他人”的意义与之意义不一致。所以答案D。该题主要考查考生对英语主被动语态的识别和理解。
题干意为“从最后一段中可以了解到对社交焦虑的治疗是什么情况？”短文的最后一段表明，不少患者在经过治疗后都有好转。因此答案为D项“会导致病人生活得到改善”。 -
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13 Million Americans Suffer from Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety disorder prevents some 15 million Americans from leading normal social and romantic lives,a new survey finds.
The disorder leaves many isolated,ashamed and often misdiagnosed. Thirty-six percent of those with social anxiety disorder have symptoms for 10 years or more before seeking help,the Anxiety Disorders Association of America reports.
“Social anxiety disorder is when somebody has an intense,persistent and irrational fear of social or performance situations,”Jerilyn Ross,the association's president and CEO,said during a teleconference Wednesday.
“The condition causes people to avoid common,everyday situations and even other people for fear of being judged or criticized or humiliated or embarrassing themselves,”Ross said.
Social anxiety disorder can interfere with daily routines and job performance,Ross noted.“It also makes it very difficult for people to develop friends and romantic partnerships,” she said.
People with this disorder recognize their fear is excessive and irrational,Ross noted. “But they feel powerless to do anything about it,”she said.
Social anxiety disorder can start in the early teens,Dr. Mark H.Pollack,director of the Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders and a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School,said during the teleconference.
“This is a disorder that starts affecting people early on,”Pollack said.“The typical age of onset is early adolescence,age 12 or 13,and many individuals report a history of anxiety dating back to earlier childhood.”
The disorder also has physical symptoms,including heart palpitations,feelings that their throat will close up,sweating,blushing,faintness,trembling and stammering,Ross said.
Among people with the disorder,75 percent said the condition affected their ability to do normal activities. In addition,69 percent said they didn't want people to think they were crazy,and 58 percent said they were embarrassed by their condition,Ross said.
However,when the condition is diagnosed and treated,many reported improvement in their lives.In fact,59 percent who were receiving treatment said treatment had a positive effect on their ability to have a romantic relationship.In addition,39 percent who had received treatment said knowing that treatment can be successful aided their decision to get help,Ross noted.Which is NOT true of people with social anxiety disorder?
A: They're often isolated and ashamed.
B: They find it difficult to make friends.
C: They often fail to get timely treatment.
D: They tend to judge or criticize other people.答案：D解析：题干意为“患有社交焦虑症的人因害怕……而出名”。利用题干中的细节信息词fear作为定位线索，同时利用备选项中的细节信息词/短语作为定位线索normal lives, social or performance situations，在短文的第三段中找到相关句：Social anxiety disorder is when somebody has an intense,persistent and irrational fear of social or performance situa-tions,”Jerilyn Ross,the association's president and CEO,said during a teleconference Wednesday．相关句提到“美国焦虑症协会主席及总裁Jerilyn Ross星期三在电话会议上说，社交焦虑症是指一个人对社交场合或社交活动有着强烈的，持久的和非理性的恐惧”。由此可知答案为D项“害怕社交场合或社交活动”。
题干意为“患有社交焦虑症的人怎么看待他们感受到的恐惧？”利用题干及备选项中的细节信息词fear, control作为定位线索，备选项中出现了大量的修饰词beneficial“有益的”,controllable“可控制的”,justified“正当的”，在查找相关句的过程中也关注这些修饰词在短文中的出现情况，在短文的第六段中找到相关句：People with this disorder recognize their fear is ex-cessive and irrational, Ross noted.“But they feel powerless to do anything about it,” she said．相关句提到“患有社交焦虑症的人意识到他们的恐惧是过分的，没有道理的。但是他们却对此无能为力”。由此可知答案为A项“他们认为他们的恐惧超出了他们的控制”。
题干意为“关于患有社交焦虑症的人的陈述，下面哪个选项陈述的内容与短文内容不一致？”题干中没有细节信息词可以利用来作为定位线索，因此只能对备选项进行逐一判断：（第四段）“The condition causes people to avoid common. everyday situations and even other people for fear of being judged or criticized or humiliated or embarrassing them-selves,” Ross said．第四段提到“Ross说，这种状况使那些患有社交焦虑症的人逃避日常的交往甚至逃避与人接触，因为他们害怕被评论，被批评或是被羞辱，这会让他们非常尴尬”。显然D项“患有社交焦虑恐惧症的人往往会评论他人或批评他人”的意义与之意义不一致。所以答案D。该题主要考查考生对英语主被动语态的识别和理解。
题干意为“从最后一段中可以了解到对社交焦虑的治疗是什么情况？”短文的最后一段表明，不少患者在经过治疗后都有好转。因此答案为D项“会导致病人生活得到改善”。 -
第15题：
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13 Million Americans Suffer from Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety disorder prevents some 15 million Americans from leading normal social and romantic lives,a new survey finds.
The disorder leaves many isolated,ashamed and often misdiagnosed. Thirty-six percent of those with social anxiety disorder have symptoms for 10 years or more before seeking help,the Anxiety Disorders Association of America reports.
“Social anxiety disorder is when somebody has an intense,persistent and irrational fear of social or performance situations,”Jerilyn Ross,the association's president and CEO,said during a teleconference Wednesday.
“The condition causes people to avoid common,everyday situations and even other people for fear of being judged or criticized or humiliated or embarrassing themselves,”Ross said.
Social anxiety disorder can interfere with daily routines and job performance,Ross noted.“It also makes it very difficult for people to develop friends and romantic partnerships,” she said.
People with this disorder recognize their fear is excessive and irrational,Ross noted. “But they feel powerless to do anything about it,”she said.
Social anxiety disorder can start in the early teens,Dr. Mark H.Pollack,director of the Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders and a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School,said during the teleconference.
“This is a disorder that starts affecting people early on,”Pollack said.“The typical age of onset is early adolescence,age 12 or 13,and many individuals report a history of anxiety dating back to earlier childhood.”
The disorder also has physical symptoms,including heart palpitations,feelings that their throat will close up,sweating,blushing,faintness,trembling and stammering,Ross said.
Among people with the disorder,75 percent said the condition affected their ability to do normal activities. In addition,69 percent said they didn't want people to think they were crazy,and 58 percent said they were embarrassed by their condition,Ross said.
However,when the condition is diagnosed and treated,many reported improvement in their lives.In fact,59 percent who were receiving treatment said treatment had a positive effect on their ability to have a romantic relationship.In addition,39 percent who had received treatment said knowing that treatment can be successful aided their decision to get help,Ross noted.What do people with social anxiety disorder think of their fear?
A: They think it's beyond their control.
B: They think it's beneficial.
C: They think it's controllable.
D: They think it's justified.答案：A解析：题干意为“患有社交焦虑症的人因害怕……而出名”。利用题干中的细节信息词fear作为定位线索，同时利用备选项中的细节信息词/短语作为定位线索normal lives, social or performance situations，在短文的第三段中找到相关句：Social anxiety disorder is when somebody has an intense,persistent and irrational fear of social or performance situa-tions,”Jerilyn Ross,the association's president and CEO,said during a teleconference Wednesday．相关句提到“美国焦虑症协会主席及总裁Jerilyn Ross星期三在电话会议上说，社交焦虑症是指一个人对社交场合或社交活动有着强烈的，持久的和非理性的恐惧”。由此可知答案为D项“害怕社交场合或社交活动”。
题干意为“患有社交焦虑症的人怎么看待他们感受到的恐惧？”利用题干及备选项中的细节信息词fear, control作为定位线索，备选项中出现了大量的修饰词beneficial“有益的”,controllable“可控制的”,justified“正当的”，在查找相关句的过程中也关注这些修饰词在短文中的出现情况，在短文的第六段中找到相关句：People with this disorder recognize their fear is ex-cessive and irrational, Ross noted.“But they feel powerless to do anything about it,” she said．相关句提到“患有社交焦虑症的人意识到他们的恐惧是过分的，没有道理的。但是他们却对此无能为力”。由此可知答案为A项“他们认为他们的恐惧超出了他们的控制”。
题干意为“关于患有社交焦虑症的人的陈述，下面哪个选项陈述的内容与短文内容不一致？”题干中没有细节信息词可以利用来作为定位线索，因此只能对备选项进行逐一判断：（第四段）“The condition causes people to avoid common. everyday situations and even other people for fear of being judged or criticized or humiliated or embarrassing them-selves,” Ross said．第四段提到“Ross说，这种状况使那些患有社交焦虑症的人逃避日常的交往甚至逃避与人接触，因为他们害怕被评论，被批评或是被羞辱，这会让他们非常尴尬”。显然D项“患有社交焦虑恐惧症的人往往会评论他人或批评他人”的意义与之意义不一致。所以答案D。该题主要考查考生对英语主被动语态的识别和理解。
题干意为“从最后一段中可以了解到对社交焦虑的治疗是什么情况？”短文的最后一段表明，不少患者在经过治疗后都有好转。因此答案为D项“会导致病人生活得到改善”。 -
第16题：
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第三篇
When Fear Takes Control of the Mind
A panic attack is a sudden feeling of terror. Usually it does not last long,but it may feel like forever. The
cause can be something as normally uneventful as driving over a bridge or flying in an airplane.And it can
happen even if the person has driven over many bridges or flown many times before.A fast heart beat. Sweaty
hands.Difficulty in breathing. A light一headed feeling. At first a person may have no idea what is wrong. But
these can all be signs of what is known as panic disorder. The first appearance usually is between the ages of 18
and 25.In some cases it develop3 after a tragedy,like the death of a loved one,or some other difficult situation.
In the United States,the National Institute of Mental Health says more than two million people are af-
fected in any one-year period.The American Psychological Association says panic disorder is twice more like-
ly in women than men.And it can last anywhere from a few months to a lifetime.
Panic attacks can be dangerous一for example,if a person is driving at the time.The Chesapeake Bay
Bridge in the state of Maryland is so long and so high over the water,and it is famous for scaring motorists.
There is even a driver assistance program to help people get across.Some people who suffer a panic attack
develop a phobia,a deep fear of ever repeating the activity that brought on the attack.
But experts say panic disorder can be treated. Doctors might suggest anti-anxiety or anti-depressant
medicines.Talking to a counselor could help a person learn to deal with or avoid a panic attack.There are
breathing methods,for example,that might help a person calm down.Panic disorder is included among what
mental health professionals call anxiety disorders.A study published last week reported a link between
anxiety disorders and several physical diseases.It says these include thyroid disease,lung and stomach prob-
lems,arthritis,migraine headaches and allergic conditions.Researchers at the University of Manitoba in
Canada say that in most cases the physical condition followed the anxiety disorder. However,they say,exactly
how the two are connected remains unknown.
The report in the Archives of Internal Medicine came from a German health study of more than 4 ,000 adalts.According to a study,all of the following diseases may be associated with anxiety disorder EXCEPT_________.
A:cancer diseases
B:allergic conditions
C:thyroid problems
D:lung and stomach troubles答案：A解析：第一段第三、四行列出了包括A、B、C三个选项在内的各种症状（还包括fast heart-beat)，但没有D项（低血压）。
第二段第一句说到“more than two million" , C项的above与more than同义。
第二段第二句说“女人患惊恐性障碍的可能性是男人的两倍”。twice as much as与 twice more than均表示前者是后者的两倍。
第三段第二句提到马里兰州的切萨皮克海湾大桥吓坏开车的人是出了名的，其他地方 没有提到。应该注意的是，本题所问的是most likely（很可能），并不是the most likely（最可 能），因此并不涉及对四个选项所列场所进行比较的问题。
第四段倒数第三句罗列了包括B、C、D三项在内的各个病种，但没有A项的“癌症”。 -
第17题：
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第三篇
When Fear Takes Control of the Mind
A panic attack is a sudden feeling of terror. Usually it does not last long,but it may feel like forever. The
cause can be something as normally uneventful as driving over a bridge or flying in an airplane.And it can
happen even if the person has driven over many bridges or flown many times before.A fast heart beat. Sweaty
hands.Difficulty in breathing. A light一headed feeling. At first a person may have no idea what is wrong. But
these can all be signs of what is known as panic disorder. The first appearance usually is between the ages of 18
and 25.In some cases it develop3 after a tragedy,like the death of a loved one,or some other difficult situation.
In the United States,the National Institute of Mental Health says more than two million people are af-
fected in any one-year period.The American Psychological Association says panic disorder is twice more like-
ly in women than men.And it can last anywhere from a few months to a lifetime.
Panic attacks can be dangerous一for example,if a person is driving at the time.The Chesapeake Bay
Bridge in the state of Maryland is so long and so high over the water,and it is famous for scaring motorists.
There is even a driver assistance program to help people get across.Some people who suffer a panic attack
develop a phobia,a deep fear of ever repeating the activity that brought on the attack.
But experts say panic disorder can be treated. Doctors might suggest anti-anxiety or anti-depressant
medicines.Talking to a counselor could help a person learn to deal with or avoid a panic attack.There are
breathing methods,for example,that might help a person calm down.Panic disorder is included among what
mental health professionals call anxiety disorders.A study published last week reported a link between
anxiety disorders and several physical diseases.It says these include thyroid disease,lung and stomach prob-
lems,arthritis,migraine headaches and allergic conditions.Researchers at the University of Manitoba in
Canada say that in most cases the physical condition followed the anxiety disorder. However,they say,exactly
how the two are connected remains unknown.
The report in the Archives of Internal Medicine came from a German health study of more than 4 ,000 adalts.The probability for American females to be affected by panic disorder is_________that for American males.
A:twice as much as
B:three times as much as
C:three times more than
D:one time more than答案：A解析：第一段第三、四行列出了包括A、B、C三个选项在内的各种症状（还包括fast heart-beat)，但没有D项（低血压）。
第二段第一句说到“more than two million" , C项的above与more than同义。
第二段第二句说“女人患惊恐性障碍的可能性是男人的两倍”。twice as much as与 twice more than均表示前者是后者的两倍。
第三段第二句提到马里兰州的切萨皮克海湾大桥吓坏开车的人是出了名的，其他地方 没有提到。应该注意的是，本题所问的是most likely（很可能），并不是the most likely（最可 能），因此并不涉及对四个选项所列场所进行比较的问题。
第四段倒数第三句罗列了包括B、C、D三项在内的各个病种，但没有A项的“癌症”。 -
第18题：
There are many stereotypes about the character of people in various parts of the United States．In the Northeast and Midwest,people are said to be closed and private．In the South and West,however,they are often thought of as being more open and hospitable．Ask someone from St．Louis where the nearest sandwich shop is,and he or she will politely give you directions．A New Yorker might eye you at first and after deciding it is safe to talk to you,might give you a rather unexpected explanation．A person from Georgia might be very kind about directing you and even suggest some different places to eat．A Texan just might take you to the place and treat you to lunch.
American stereotypes are abundant．New Englanders are often thought of as being friendly and helpful．Southerners are known for their hospitality and warmth．People from the western part of the United States are often considered very outgoing．These differences in character can be traced to different factors such as climate,living conditions,and historical development.
When travelling from place to place,Americans themselves are often surprised at the differing degrees of friendliness in the United States.
The main idea of the passage is__.A.even Americans are surprised at the big differences among themselves
B.there are many differences in character in different parts of the USA
C.there are many reason for the differences
D.stereotypes about people are not necessarily true答案：B解析：第一个句子中写道“many stereotypes”，即可知应选B项。 -
第19题：
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第三篇
A Debate on the English Language
A measure declaring English the national language is under intense debate in the United States. The US Senate passed two declarations last week.One calls English the nation's official language
and the other says it is the "common and unifying（统一的）"tongue. But Americans found themselves divided on the issue.
Since people worldwide know that most Americans speak only English,many can't understand why the issue is so controversial（有争议的）.
"The discussion is related to fears of immigration issues,"says Dick Tucker,a social scientist at Pittsburgh's Carnegie Mellon University."It's related to a worry about the changing demography （人口统计）of the US. It's a worry about who will continue to have political and economic influence.
In fact,the notion of protecting the language has been kicked around almost since the nation's founding. John Adams lobbied（游说）in 1780 for the creation of a national academy to correct and improve the English language. But his proposal died, since lawmakers saw it as a royalist（保皇主义者）attempt to define personal behavior.
Since then,the country hasn't had a national language,but the idea of recognizing the special status of English lived on.
The emotions surrounding language resurface（再次浮现）not because people feel comfortable with English.It is more about the discomfort many Americans feel with the new languages,says Walt Wolfram,a professor at North Carolina State University.
"Language is never about language,"he says.
According to the 2000 US Census Bureau report,of 209 million Americans over 18 years old, 172 million speak only English at home.About 37 million speak languages other than English. Among them,6.5 million speak poor English and 3.1 million don't speak English at all.Which of the following is the current debate NOT related to?
A:The immigration issues.
B:The changing demography.
C:The worry about the new languages.
D:The US's military strength.答案：D解析：本题问的是“两项声明与什么有关？”文章第一段提到“上周，美国参议院通过了两项声明。一项要求英语成为官方语言，另一项称其是统一的普通语言。”显然，这两项声明与英语的地位有关。
本题是细节考查题。本题问“在18世纪谁提出英语应该得到保护？”第四段提到了1780年即18世纪发生的事件。在这一段涉及的人物是选项B " John Adams "。
本题问“下列哪个选项与当前的这场讨论无关？”从句义来看，该问题似乎直接涉及文章主题，但选项均涉及细节信息：A“移民问题”;B“不断变化的人口统计”;C“新语言”;D“美国的军队实力”。前三个选项在文章中均可找到出处。选项A相关句说“引发这场讨论的一个原因是出于对移民问题的担心”，由此可见选项A与讨论相关，应该被排除。选项 B相关句说“引发它的另一个原因是对美国不断变化的人口统计数据的担心”，由此可见选项B与讨论相关，应该被排除。文章第六段说“Walt Wolfram说‘它更与很多美国人对新语言的不适相关’”,，因此选项C也与讨论相关，应该被排除掉。
本题问“根据2000年美国人口调查局的报告，下列哪个选项的说法正确？”从句义来看，该问题涉及文章中的细节信息，属于细节题。文章最后一段提到“According to the 2000 US Census Bureau report,of 209 million Americans over 18 years old,172 million speak only English at home"，显然选项C符合题意。
本题是词汇题。本题问“第四段的kicked around可被哪个词替换？"kicked around意为“讨论，议论”。选项A意为“发明”；选项B意为“构成，形成”；选项C意为“构成，塑造成”；选项D意为“讨论，议论”。 -
第20题：
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第二篇
Call American Their Names
A great difference between American social customs and those of other countries is the way in which names are used.Americans have little concern for"rank",especially socially. Most Americans do not want to be treated in any especially respectful way because of their age or social rank;it makes them feel uncomfortable.Many Americans even find the terms"Mr.","Mrs."or"Miss" too formal.People of all ages may prefer to be called by their first names."Don't call me Mrs. Smith.Just call me Sally."Using only first names usually indicates friendliness and acceptance. However,if you do not feel comfortable using only first names,it is quite acceptable to be more formal.Just smile and say that after a while you will use first names but you are accustomed to being more when you first meet someone.
Very often,introductions are made using both first and last names:"Mary Smith,this is John Jones."In this situation you are free to decide whether to call the lady"Mary"or"Miss Smith". Sometimes both of you will begin a conversation using last names,and after a while one or both of you may begin using first names instead.You have a choice:if you don't want to use first names so quickly, no one will think it impolite if you continue according to your own custom.In the first paragraph the author tells us that______.
A:Americans do not talk about rank,especially socially
B:Americans feel uncomfortable when talking about rank
C:Americans take interests in social customs
D:Americans don't care much about social rank答案：D解析：第一段讲美国人很少关注“级别”，特别是在社交方面。多数美国人不想因其年长或者级别高而受到特别的尊敬。这种特别的尊敬会让他们感到局促不安。比较四个选项，D项的意思最准确、最符合原文。
第一段原文提到：多数美国人因其年长或者级别高而受到特别的尊敬时会感到局促不安。所以选C。 "uncomfortable”在本文中应该理解为“局促不安的”(ill at ease; uneasy）。
第一段结尾提到：如果只称呼名字你会感到不安，正式一些是完全可以接受的。只要微笑着说过一会儿你会称呼名字，但是第一次见面你习惯于比较正式的称呼：所以与美国人谈话并不一定必须（have to)称呼名字。
从引文的上下文中可以推断出“Mrs.Smith”是比较正式的称呼，而美国人更喜欢直接称呼名字。所以选择B。
本文主要介绍美国的社会习俗―社交场合的称呼，与历史无关，不是通知的形式，更不是短篇小说。所以最可能出现在旅游指南上。 -
第21题：
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When Fear Takes Control of the Mind
A panic attack is a sudden feeling of terror.Usually it does not last long,but it may feel like forever. The cause can be something as normally uneventful as driving over a bridge or flying in an airplane.And it can happen even if the person has driven over many bridges or flown many times before.A fast heartbeat. Sweaty hands.Difficulty breathing.A light-headed feeling.At first a person may have no idea what is wrong.But these can all be signs of what is known as panic disorder.The first appearance usually is between the ages of 1 8 and 25.In some cases it develops after a tragedy,like the death of a loved one,or some other difficult situation.
In the United States,the National Institute of Mental Health says more than two million people are affected in any one-year period.The American Psychological Association says panic disorder is two times more likely in women than men.And it can last anywhere from a few months to a lifetime.
Panic attacks can be dangerous-for example,if a person is driving at the time.The Chesapeake Bay Bridge in the state of Maryland is so long and so high over the water,it is famous for scaring motorists.There is even a driver assistance program to help people get across.
Some people who suffer a panic attack develop a phobia,a deep fear of ever repeating the activity that brought on the attack.
But experts say panic disorder can be treated.Doctors might suggest anti-anxiety or antidepressant medicines. Talking to a counselor coald help a person learn to deal with or avoid a panic attack.There are breathing methods, for example,that might help a person calm down.
Panic disorder is included among what mental health professionals call anxiety disorders.A study published last week reported a link between anxiety disorders and several physical diseases.It says these include thyroid disease,lung and stomach problems,artluitis,migraine headaches and allergic conditions.Researchers at the University of Manitoba in Canada say that in most cases the physical condition follows the anxiety disorder.But, They say,exactly how the two are connected remains unknown.
The report in the Archives of Internal Medicine came from a German health study of more than 4 ,000 adults.Which of the following spots is most likely to cause drivers to suffer panic disorder according to the author?
A:The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
B:The Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Maryland.
C:The Empire State Building in New York.
D:The Niagara Fails in North America.答案：B解析：由文章第一段第五、六、七、八句话可知，这些症状里不包括低血压。故选D。
由文章第二段第一句话“In the United States … more than two million people are affected in any one-year period.”可知，在美国，每年有200多万人受到惊恐症的影响。above与more than意思相近，故选C。
由文章第二段第二句话“…panic disorder is twice more likely in women than men.”可知，女性患惊恐性障碍的可能性是男性的两倍。故选A。
由文章第三段第二句话“The Chesapeake Bay Bridge …is famous for scaring motorists.”可知，the Chesapeake Bay Bridge可能会引起司机产生惊恐性障碍。其他选项提到的地点，文中没有提及。故选B。
由文章第六段第三句话“It says these include thyroid disease , lung and stomach problems…”可知，B、C、D主个选项都包含在内，而选项A没有提到。故选A。 -
第22题：
单选题Which of the following is NOT true of panic disorder?AIt is the most serious type of phobias.
BThe doctors are getting to know its cause.
CIt will make the sufferers’ safe place become smaller.
DThe doctor can use the experience from social phobia.
正确答案： C解析：
是非题。第六段首句称panic disorde为most disabling-of the family of phobias，对应选项A。该段倒数第二句提到“But the perceived circle of safety can quickly shrink”，其中shrink对应选项C中的smaller。该段最后一句提到的“The treatment for agoraphobia is much the same as it is for social phobia”与选项D表达内容相一致。只有选项B未被提及。 -
第23题：
单选题Which of the following is TRUE?AIn 2014, older adults falls caused 7 million injuries.
BIn 2016, Americans fell 29 million times.
CLast year, 2.8 million Americans had emergency treatment.
DLast month, more than 27,000 Older Americans were hospitalized.
正确答案： C解析： -
第24题：
问答题Practice 2 Talk about fanciful thinking. One might as well ask if there will be a war that will end all wars, or a pill that will make us all good-looking. It is also a perfectly understandable question, given that half a million Americans will die this year of a disorder that is often discussed in terms that make it seem less like a disease than an unconquerable enemy. What tuberculosis was to the 19th century, cancer is to the 20th: an malevolent force that frightens people beyond all reason far more than, say, diabetes or high blood pressure. The welcome boom in cancer drugs owes its beginning to one of the 20th century’s greatest scientific insights: that cancer is caused not by depression or deteriorating environment or sexual repression, but by faulty genes. Every tumor begins with just one errant cell that has been unlucky enough to suffer at least two, but sometimes several, genetic mutations. Those mutations cause the cell to replicate wildly, allowing it to escape the control that genes normally maintain over the growth of new tissue. This realization has transformed cancer, in little more than a decade, from an utterly mysterious disease into a disorder whose molecular machinery is largely understood. This new view has sparked innovations that will manage the process and keep it from killing large numbers of people.正确答案： 【参考译文】
说到幻想,也许有人会问,是否会有一场战争可以结束所有的战争,是否有一种药物可以赐予所有人美貌。这个问题完全合乎情理,每年有50万美国人死于一种疾病,人们谈之色变,它不像是疾病,更像是夙敌。
20世纪的癌症就像19世纪的肺结核,如同一颗隐伏在体内的炸弹,给人们造成的恐惧远远大于糖尿病和高血压。癌症药物的大量出现始于20世纪的一项科学突破——癌症的病因不是心情抑郁、环境恶化、性欲受到压抑等因素,而是基因出错。每个肿瘤的起因都是细胞出错,不幸产生了基因突变,至少是两处,有时是几处。基因突变使细胞大量复制,使基因失去掌控能力,而正常情况下,基因会控制新组织的生长。十年不到,这种观点就彻底改变了癌症,癌症不再是无法攻克的疾病,只是一种机体的紊乱,而这种紊乱产生的分子机制已经破解。这种新观点促进了各种新方法的产生,使基因突变得可以控制,使许多癌症患者绝处逢生。解析： 暂无解析