共用题干 A Personal Look at Klinefelter Syndrome1 I was diagnosed with Klinefelter Syndrome (KS)（遗传性细精管发育不全）a little more than a year ago,at the age of 25,in February 1996.Being diagnosed has been a big sigh of relief after a life of frustrations.Throughout m

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Human Evolution

Being a man has always been dangerous.There are about 105 males born for every 100 females, but this ratio drops to near balance at the age of maturity,and among 70-year-old there are twice as many women as men. But the great universal of male mortality is being changed.Now,boy babies survive almost as well as girls do. This means that,for the first time,there will be an excess of boys in those crucial years when they are searching for a mate. More important,another chance for natural selection has been removed. Fifty years ago,the chance of a baby(particularly a boy baby)surviving depended on its weight. A kilogram too light or too heavy meant almost certain death.Today it makes almost no difference.Since much of the variation is due to genes,one more agent of evolution has gone.
There is another way to commit evolutionary suicide:stay alive,but have fewer children.Few people are as fertile as in the past. Except in some religious communities,very few women have 15 children.Nowadays the number of births,like the age of death,has become average.Most of us have roughly the same number of offspring. Again,differences between people and the opportunity for natural selection to take advantage of it have diminished.India shows what is happening. The country offers wealth for a few in the great cities and poverty for the remaining tribal peoples.The grand mediocrity of today一everyone being the same in survival and number of offspring means that natural selection has lost 80%of its power in upper-middle一class India compared to the tribes.
For us,this means that evolution is over;the biological Utopia has arrived.Strangely,it has involved little physical change.No other species fills so many places in nature.But in the past 100,000 years一even the past 100 years一our lives have been transformed but our bodies have not. We did not evolve,because machines and society did it for us.Darwin had a phrase to describe those ignorant of evolution:"they look at an organic being as savage looks at a ship,as at something wholly beyond his comprehension."No doubt we will remember a 20th century way of life beyond comprehension for its ugliness. But however amazed our descendants may be at how far from Utopia we were,they will look just like us.

The author argues that our bodies have stopped evolving because______.
A:life has been improved by technological advance
B:the number of female babies has been declining
C:our species has reached the highest stage of evolution
D:the difference between wealth and poverty is disappearing

What is learned about “Vern in the Hills”?

A. It is based on a novel.

B. It is shown year-round.

C. It has been in production for 50 years.

D. It has sold more tickets than any other show.

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A Personal Look at Kllnefelter Syndrome

1 I was diagnosed with Kllnefelter Syndrome(KS)（遗传性细精管发育不全）a little more
than a year ago,at the age of 25,in February 1996.Being diagnosed has been a big sigh
of relief after a life of frustrations.Throughout my early childhood and adolescence,I was
very shy,reserved,and had trouble making friends.I would fly into rages for no apparent
reason.My parents knew when I was very young that there was something about me that
wasn't right.
2 I saw many psychologists, psychiatrists（精神科医生）,therapists（临床医学家）,and
doctors,and their only diagnosis was"learning disabilities".In the seventh grade,I was
told by a psychologist that I was stupid and lazy,and I would never amount to anything.
After barely graduating from high school , I started out at a local community college.I
received an associate degree in business administration , and never once sought special
help.I transferred to a small liberal arts college to finish up my bachelor of science degree,
and spent an extra year to complete a second degree. Then I started a job as a software
engineer for an Internet-based company.I have been using computers for 17 years and
have learned everything I needed to know on my own.
3 To find out my KS diagnosis. I had gone to my general physician for a physical
examination.He noticed that my testes（睾丸）were smaller than they should be and sent
me for blood work. The karyotype（染色体组型）showed KS, 47, XXY. After seeing
the symptoms of KS and what effects they might have,I found it described me perlectly.
But,after getting over the initial shock and dealing with the denial,depression,and
anger,I decided that there could be things much worse in life,I decided to take a positive
approach.
4 There are several types of treatments for KS. I give myself a testosterone（睾丸素）
injection once every two weeks.My learning and thought processes have become stronger,
and I take greater pleasure in meeting other people and have become more of a leader.
Granted,not all of this is due to the increased testosterone level,some of it is from a new
confidence level and from maturing.
5 I feel that parents who are finding out prior to the birth of their son that he will have KS
are very lucky.There is so much they can do to help their child have a great life.I have
had almost all of the symptoms at some time in my life,and I've gotten through and done
well.

Paragraph 3_________
A:Helping Your Unlucky Kid to Succeed in Life
B:Struggling for a Normal Life amid Frustrations
C:Giving up Hope after the KS Diagnosis
D:Starting a New Life after the KS Diagnosis
E:Keeping Your Unlucky Kid from Knowing the Truth
F:Adopting a Positive Attitude toward the KS Diagnosis

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Multiple Sclerosis（多发性硬化症）

1 Multiple Sclerosis ( MS) is a disease in which the patient ' s immune（免疫的）system attacks the
central nervous system.This can lead to numerous physical and mental symptoms,as the disease affects the
transmission of electrical signals between the body and the brain.However,the human body,being a flexi-
ble,adaptable system,can compensate for some level of damage,so a person with MS can look and feel fine
even though the disease is present.
2 MS patients can have one of two main varieties of the disease : the relapsing form（复发型）and the
primary progressive form.In the relapsing form,the disease progresses in a series of jumps;at times it is in
remission（减轻）,which means that a person's normal functions return for a period of time before the sys-
tem goes into relapse and the disease again becomes more active.This is the most common form of MS;
80％～90% of people have this form of the disease when they are first diagnosed. The relapse-remission
cycle can continue for many years.Eventually,however,loss of physical and cognitive functions starts to
take place and the remissions become less frequent.
3 In the primary progressive form of MS,there are no remissions and a continual but steady loss of
physical and cognitive functions takes place.This condition affects about 10％～15% of sufferers at
diagnosis.
4 The expected course of the disease,or prognosis（预后）,depends on many variables:the subtype of
the disease,the patient's individual characteristics and the initial symptoms.Life expectancy of patients,
however,is often nearly the same as that of an unaffected person一provided that a reasonable standard of
care is received.In some cases a near-normal life span is possible.
5 The cause of the disease is unclear ; it seems that some people have a genetic susceptibility（易感
性）,which is triggered by some unknown environmental factor. Onset（发作）of the disease usually occurs in
young adults between the age of 20 and 40.It is more common in women than men;however,it has also
been diagnosed in young children and in elderly people.

10％～15%of MS patients are diagnosed as having_________.
A:relatives of MS patients
B:the elderly people
C:the disease
D:the primary progressive form
E:the brain
F:life expectancy

Text 4 The Big Mac index is built on the idea of purchasing-power parity,the theory that in the long run currencies will converge until the same amount of money buys the same amount of goods and services in every country.A Big Mac cunently costs$5.06 in America but just 10.75 lira（$2.75）in Turkey,implying that the lira is undenalued.However,ot:her currencies are even cheaper.In Big Mac tenns,the Mexican peso is underval-ued by 55.9%against the greenback.Last week it also hit a record low as Mr Trump restated some of his campaign threats against Mexico.The peso has lost a tenth of iLs value against the dollar since November.Of big countries,only Russia offers a cheaper Big Mac,in dollar terms,even though the rouble has strengthened over the past year.The euro zone is also prey to political uncerLainty.Elections are scheduled this year in the Netherlands,France and Germany,and possible in Italy.The euro recently fell to its lowest level since 2003.Britain's Brexit vote has had an even bigger effect on the pound,which has fallen to$1.21,a 31-year low.According to the Big Mac index,the euro and the pound are undervalued against the dollar by 19.7%and 26.3%,respectively.One of the drawbacks of the Big Mac index is that it takes no account of labour costs.It should surprise no one that a Big Mac costs less in Shanghai than it does in San Francisco,since Chinese workers eam far less than their American counterparts.So in a slightly more sophisticated version of the Big Mac index,we take account of a country's average income.Hisiorically,this adjustment has tended to raise currencies'valuations against the dollar,so emerging-market currencies tend to look more reasonably priced.The Chinese yuan,for example,is 44%undervalued against the doUar according to our baseline Big Mac index,but only 7%according to the adjusted one.The deluxe Big Mac index has typically made rich-world currencies look more expensive.Because western Europeans have higher costs of Iiving and lower incomes than Americans,the euro has traded at around a 25%premium against the dollar in income-adjusted burger terms since Lhe euro's inception.But what once seemed to be a constant truth of burgemomics is true no longer.So strong is the dollar Lhat even the adjusted Big Mac index finds the euro undenalued.The dollar is now Uading at a 14-year high in trade-weighted terms.Emerging-world economies may struggle to pay off dollar denominated debts.American firms may find themselves at a disadvantage agzunst foreign competition.And American tourists will get more burgers for their buck in Europe.Which of the following is the best iitle for the text?

A.Big Mac Index:Lhe Undervalued Currencies
B.Big Mac Index:Lhe Underestimated DoIJars
C.Big Mac Index:the Declining Economies
D.Big Mac Index:Dollars VS Euros

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A Personal Look at Klinefelter Syndrome

1 I was diagnosed with Klinefelter Syndrome (KS)（遗传性细精管发育不全）a little more
than a year ago,at the age of 25,in February 1996.Being diagnosed has been a big sigh
of relief after a life of frustrations.Throughout my early childhood and adolescence,I was
very shy,reserved,and had trouble making friends.I would fly into rages for no apparent
reason.My parents knew when I was very young that there was something about me that
wasn't right.
2 I saw many psychologists , psychiatrists（精神科医生）,therapists（临床医学家）,and
doctors,and their only diagnosis was"learning disabilities".In the seventh grade,I was
told by a psychologist that I was stupid and lazy,and I would never amount to anything.
After barely graduating from high school,I started out at a local community college.I
received an associate degree in business administration,and never once sought special
help.I transferred to a small liberal arts college to finish up my bachelor of science degree,
and spent an extra year to complete a second degree.Then I started a job as a software
engineer for an Internet-based company.I have been using computers for 1 7 years and
have learned everything I needed to know on my own.
3 To find out my KS diagnosis,I had gone to my general physician for a physical
examination.He noticed that my testes（睾丸）were smaller than they should be and sent
me for blood work. The karyotype（染色体组型）showed KS , 47 , XXY. After seeing the
symptoms of KS and what effects they might have,I found it described me pertectly.But,
after getting over the initial shock and dealing with the denial,depression,and anger,I
decided that there could be things much worse in life.I decided to take a positive approach.
4 There are several types of treatments for KS. I give myself a testosterone（睾丸素）
injection once every two weeks.My learning and thought processes have become stronger,
and I take greater pleasure in meeting other people and have become more of a leader.
Granted,not all of this is due to the increased testosterone level,some of it is from a new
confidence level and from maturing.
5 I feel that parents who are finding out prior to the birth of their son that he will have KS
are very lucky.There is so much they can do to help their child have a great life.I have
had almost all of the symptoms at some time in my life,and I've gotten through and done
well.

Upon learning about the KS diagnosis,the writer felt___________.
A:a great life
B:relieved and happy
C:a life of frustrations
D:a good-for-nothing
E:shocked and depressed
F:shy and reserved

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A Personal Look at Klinefelter Syndrome

1 I was diagnosed with Klinefelter Syndrome (KS)（遗传性细精管发育不全）a little more
than a year ago,at the age of 25,in February 1996.Being diagnosed has been a big sigh
of relief after a life of frustrations.Throughout my early childhood and adolescence,I was
very shy,reserved,and had trouble making friends.I would fly into rages for no apparent
reason.My parents knew when I was very young that there was something about me that
wasn't right.
2 I saw many psychologists , psychiatrists（精神科医生）,therapists（临床医学家）,and
doctors,and their only diagnosis was"learning disabilities".In the seventh grade,I was
told by a psychologist that I was stupid and lazy,and I would never amount to anything.
After barely graduating from high school,I started out at a local community college.I
received an associate degree in business administration,and never once sought special
help.I transferred to a small liberal arts college to finish up my bachelor of science degree,
and spent an extra year to complete a second degree.Then I started a job as a software
engineer for an Internet-based company.I have been using computers for 1 7 years and
have learned everything I needed to know on my own.
3 To find out my KS diagnosis,I had gone to my general physician for a physical
examination.He noticed that my testes（睾丸）were smaller than they should be and sent
me for blood work. The karyotype（染色体组型）showed KS , 47 , XXY. After seeing the
symptoms of KS and what effects they might have,I found it described me pertectly.But,
after getting over the initial shock and dealing with the denial,depression,and anger,I
decided that there could be things much worse in life.I decided to take a positive approach.
4 There are several types of treatments for KS. I give myself a testosterone（睾丸素）
injection once every two weeks.My learning and thought processes have become stronger,
and I take greater pleasure in meeting other people and have become more of a leader.
Granted,not all of this is due to the increased testosterone level,some of it is from a new
confidence level and from maturing.
5 I feel that parents who are finding out prior to the birth of their son that he will have KS
are very lucky.There is so much they can do to help their child have a great life.I have
had almost all of the symptoms at some time in my life,and I've gotten through and done
well.

The writer used to be pretty________.
A:a great life
B:relieved and happy
C:a life of frustrations
D:a good-for-nothing
E:shocked and depressed
F:shy and reserved

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Breast Cancer Deaths Record Low

The number of women dying from breast cancer has fallen to a record low by dropping under 12,000 a
year for the first time since records began.
The Cancer Research UK data showed that 11,990 women died in the UK in 2007.
The previous lowest figure had been recorded in 1 97 1一 the year records began一after which it rose
steadily year by year until the late 1980s.
Professor Peter Johnson,Cancer Research UK's chief clinician,said,"It's incredibly encouraging to see fewer
women dying from breast cancer now than at any time in the last 40 years,despite breast cancer being diagnosed
more often."
"Research has played a crucial role in this progress,leading to improved treatments and better management
for women with the disease."
" The introduction of the NHS（国民保健制度）breast screening program has also contributed as the
earlier cancer is diagnosed,women are more likely to survive."
Breast cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK with 45,500 women every year diagnosed with
the disease一a 50% rise in 25 years.
The number of deaths peaked in 1989,when 15,625 women died.It then fell by between 200 and 400
deaths each year until 2004.
There was a slight rise in 2005 and then two years of falls.
Dr. Sarah Cant,policy manager at Breakthrough Breast Cancer,said,"It is great news that fewer women
are dying from breast cancer and highlights the impact of improved treatments,breast screening and
awareness of the disease."
"However,there are still too many women affected and the incidence of the disease is increasing year by
year.,,
The rising rate of breast cancer diagnosis has been put down to a variety of factors including obesity
（肥胖）and alcohol consumption.

Breast cancer is more common in the UK than in many other countries.
A:Right
B:Wrong
C:Not mentioned

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Breast Cancer Deaths Record Low

The number of women dying from breast cancer has fallen to a record low by dropping under 12,000 a
year for the first time since records began.
The Cancer Research UK data showed that 11,990 women died in the UK in 2007.
The previous lowest figure had been recorded in 1 97 1一 the year records began一after which it rose
steadily year by year until the late 1980s.
Professor Peter Johnson,Cancer Research UK's chief clinician,said,"It's incredibly encouraging to see fewer
women dying from breast cancer now than at any time in the last 40 years,despite breast cancer being diagnosed
more often."
"Research has played a crucial role in this progress,leading to improved treatments and better management
for women with the disease."
" The introduction of the NHS（国民保健制度）breast screening program has also contributed as the
earlier cancer is diagnosed,women are more likely to survive."
Breast cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK with 45,500 women every year diagnosed with
the disease一a 50% rise in 25 years.
The number of deaths peaked in 1989,when 15,625 women died.It then fell by between 200 and 400
deaths each year until 2004.
There was a slight rise in 2005 and then two years of falls.
Dr. Sarah Cant,policy manager at Breakthrough Breast Cancer,said,"It is great news that fewer women
are dying from breast cancer and highlights the impact of improved treatments,breast screening and
awareness of the disease."
"However,there are still too many women affected and the incidence of the disease is increasing year by
year.,,
The rising rate of breast cancer diagnosis has been put down to a variety of factors including obesity
（肥胖）and alcohol consumption.

Breast cancer deaths began to be recorded in the UK in 1971.
A:Right
B:Wrong
C:Not mentioned

It might seem a great time for indie cinema.（1）Manchester by the Sea,a contender for six Oscars,including best picture,was a darling of the Sundance Film Festival last year.Kenneth Lonergan's masterpiece about family and loss has earned 46m in cinemas in america and Canada,a spectacular return on its production costs of$8.5m.Amazon,which bought distribution rights,will benefit（2）The Break-In",a horror film shot by Justin Escher on his girlfriend's iPhone for less than 20,has earned him more than s 20 000,with more than half a million people having watched at least part of it on Amazons streaming-video pla Atform For every success story,there are thousands of indie films that go unwatched.（3）Chris Moore,a producer of"Manchester by the Sea",compares the output indie films now to trees falling in the forest."Nobody is making a dollar off this business,he says o Mr.Moore may be dramatising but only a little.（4）Since 2002.the median return on investment at the box office for films released in North America with budgets of less than 10m has been 45 cents on the dollar,which is under half the median return of films with a budget of more than$100m according to an analysis of data collected by The Numbers,a film-indus-try website.There are also more flops than ever before.In 2016,almost two-thirds of the 675 films that reported box office results earned less than s 1m.In 2002,only half of the total released failed to reach that figure One problem is that fewer people are going to cinemas.Howard Cohen of roadside Attractions which distributed“Manchester by the Sea”,worms about the young,smartphone-addicted generation lat has grown up without the cinema-going habit.When they do flock to the cinema it is for blockbustaers.Another problem is that the DVD market has crashed.Sales and rentals of films in all physical for mats in America plummeted from$25bn in 2005 to s 12bn last year,according to The Numbers（5）Consumers are using Netflix and sites like it instead,where they dispensed a to$6.2bn in America last year.Netflix and Amazon have injected cash into some of the best indie films,but their effect for lesser titles is likely to be mixed.Amazon allows filmmakers to upload titles directly to its platform to be discovered as"The Break-In"was.But most minor films disappear online,since a viewer can scroll through only so many options.Even the streaming sites themselves,says Anne Thompson of Indie Wire a website,admit that a cold start on one of their platforms can be very cold indeed
4选？

A.Indie Film is not about community or the culture-it is more about business and success than ever before
B.Indie films have always been a risky bet for investors
C.The digital age has made it easier than ever to make a film,but also harder than ever to break through the clutter of entertainment options to an audience
D.Movie buffs can find all manner of films online that are made more cheaply still
E.Such ancillary income has in the past made a big difference in getting an indie film to break even
F.The Academy Awards on February 26th will be something of a showcase for films not financed by a major studio.
G.Without much fanfare,a handful of small-budget films have been steadily drawing audiences

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A Personal Look at Kllnefelter Syndrome

1 I was diagnosed with Kllnefelter Syndrome(KS)（遗传性细精管发育不全）a little more
than a year ago,at the age of 25,in February 1996.Being diagnosed has been a big sigh
of relief after a life of frustrations.Throughout my early childhood and adolescence,I was
very shy,reserved,and had trouble making friends.I would fly into rages for no apparent
reason.My parents knew when I was very young that there was something about me that
wasn't right.
2 I saw many psychologists, psychiatrists（精神科医生）,therapists（临床医学家）,and
doctors,and their only diagnosis was"learning disabilities".In the seventh grade,I was
told by a psychologist that I was stupid and lazy,and I would never amount to anything.
After barely graduating from high school , I started out at a local community college.I
received an associate degree in business administration , and never once sought special
help.I transferred to a small liberal arts college to finish up my bachelor of science degree,
and spent an extra year to complete a second degree. Then I started a job as a software
engineer for an Internet-based company.I have been using computers for 17 years and
have learned everything I needed to know on my own.
3 To find out my KS diagnosis. I had gone to my general physician for a physical
examination.He noticed that my testes（睾丸）were smaller than they should be and sent
me for blood work. The karyotype（染色体组型）showed KS, 47, XXY. After seeing
the symptoms of KS and what effects they might have,I found it described me perlectly.
But,after getting over the initial shock and dealing with the denial,depression,and
anger,I decided that there could be things much worse in life,I decided to take a positive
approach.
4 There are several types of treatments for KS. I give myself a testosterone（睾丸素）
injection once every two weeks.My learning and thought processes have become stronger,
and I take greater pleasure in meeting other people and have become more of a leader.
Granted,not all of this is due to the increased testosterone level,some of it is from a new
confidence level and from maturing.
5 I feel that parents who are finding out prior to the birth of their son that he will have KS
are very lucky.There is so much they can do to help their child have a great life.I have
had almost all of the symptoms at some time in my life,and I've gotten through and done
well.

With their parents' help,children with KS can live_______.
A:a great life
B:relieved and happy
C:a life of frustrations
D:a good-for-nothing
E:shocked and depressed
F:shy and reserved

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A Personal Look at Kllnefelter Syndrome

1 I was diagnosed with Kllnefelter Syndrome(KS)（遗传性细精管发育不全）a little more
than a year ago,at the age of 25,in February 1996.Being diagnosed has been a big sigh
of relief after a life of frustrations.Throughout my early childhood and adolescence,I was
very shy,reserved,and had trouble making friends.I would fly into rages for no apparent
reason.My parents knew when I was very young that there was something about me that
wasn't right.
2 I saw many psychologists, psychiatrists（精神科医生）,therapists（临床医学家）,and
doctors,and their only diagnosis was"learning disabilities".In the seventh grade,I was
told by a psychologist that I was stupid and lazy,and I would never amount to anything.
After barely graduating from high school , I started out at a local community college.I
received an associate degree in business administration , and never once sought special
help.I transferred to a small liberal arts college to finish up my bachelor of science degree,
and spent an extra year to complete a second degree. Then I started a job as a software
engineer for an Internet-based company.I have been using computers for 17 years and
have learned everything I needed to know on my own.
3 To find out my KS diagnosis. I had gone to my general physician for a physical
examination.He noticed that my testes（睾丸）were smaller than they should be and sent
me for blood work. The karyotype（染色体组型）showed KS, 47, XXY. After seeing
the symptoms of KS and what effects they might have,I found it described me perlectly.
But,after getting over the initial shock and dealing with the denial,depression,and
anger,I decided that there could be things much worse in life,I decided to take a positive
approach.
4 There are several types of treatments for KS. I give myself a testosterone（睾丸素）
injection once every two weeks.My learning and thought processes have become stronger,
and I take greater pleasure in meeting other people and have become more of a leader.
Granted,not all of this is due to the increased testosterone level,some of it is from a new
confidence level and from maturing.
5 I feel that parents who are finding out prior to the birth of their son that he will have KS
are very lucky.There is so much they can do to help their child have a great life.I have
had almost all of the symptoms at some time in my life,and I've gotten through and done
well.

The writer used to be pretty________.
A:a great life
B:relieved and happy
C:a life of frustrations
D:a good-for-nothing
E:shocked and depressed
F:shy and reserved

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Multiple Sclerosis（多发性硬化症）

1 Multiple Sclerosis ( MS) is a disease in which the patient ' s immune（免疫的）system attacks the
central nervous system.This can lead to numerous physical and mental symptoms,as the disease affects the
transmission of electrical signals between the body and the brain.However,the human body,being a flexi-
ble,adaptable system,can compensate for some level of damage,so a person with MS can look and feel fine
even though the disease is present.
2 MS patients can have one of two main varieties of the disease : the relapsing form（复发型）and the
primary progressive form.In the relapsing form,the disease progresses in a series of jumps;at times it is in
remission（减轻）,which means that a person's normal functions return for a period of time before the sys-
tem goes into relapse and the disease again becomes more active.This is the most common form of MS;
80％～90% of people have this form of the disease when they are first diagnosed. The relapse-remission
cycle can continue for many years.Eventually,however,loss of physical and cognitive functions starts to
take place and the remissions become less frequent.
3 In the primary progressive form of MS,there are no remissions and a continual but steady loss of
physical and cognitive functions takes place.This condition affects about 10％～15% of sufferers at
diagnosis.
4 The expected course of the disease,or prognosis（预后）,depends on many variables:the subtype of
the disease,the patient's individual characteristics and the initial symptoms.Life expectancy of patients,
however,is often nearly the same as that of an unaffected person一provided that a reasonable standard of
care is received.In some cases a near-normal life span is possible.
5 The cause of the disease is unclear ; it seems that some people have a genetic susceptibility（易感
性）,which is triggered by some unknown environmental factor. Onset（发作）of the disease usually occurs in
young adults between the age of 20 and 40.It is more common in women than men;however,it has also
been diagnosed in young children and in elderly people.

Young adults might have a higher chance of developing the disease than_________.
A:relatives of MS patients
B:the elderly people
C:the disease
D:the primary progressive form
E:the brain
F:life expectancy

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第二篇

US Blacks Hard-hit by Cancer

Death rates for cancer are falling for all Americans,but black Americans are still more likely to die of
cancer than whites,the American Cancer Society said Monday.
In a special report on cancer and blacks, the organization said blacks are usually diagnosed with cancer
later than whites,and they are more likely to die of the disease.
This could be because of unequal access to medical care,because blacks are more likely to have other
diseases like diabetes as well,and perhaps because of differences in the biology of the cancer itself,the report added.
"In general,African Americans have］ess likelihood of surviving five years after diagnosis than whites for
all cancer sites and all stages of diagnosis,"the report said.
"In describing cancer statistics for African Americans,this report recognizes that socioeconomic dispari-
ties and unequal access to medical care may underlie many of the differences associated with race."
The Cancer Society said blacks should be encouraged to get check-ups earlier,when cancer is more
treatable,and it said more research was needed to see if biological differences play a role.

Since 1992,cancer death rates among black Americans_______.
A:have been going up and down
B:have remained stable
C:have increased
D:have fallen

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A Personal Look at Klinefelter Syndrome

1 I was diagnosed with Klinefelter Syndrome (KS)（遗传性细精管发育不全）a little more
than a year ago,at the age of 25,in February 1996.Being diagnosed has been a big sigh
of relief after a life of frustrations.Throughout my early childhood and adolescence,I was
very shy,reserved,and had trouble making friends.I would fly into rages for no apparent
reason.My parents knew when I was very young that there was something about me that
wasn't right.
2 I saw many psychologists , psychiatrists（精神科医生）,therapists（临床医学家）,and
doctors,and their only diagnosis was"learning disabilities".In the seventh grade,I was
told by a psychologist that I was stupid and lazy,and I would never amount to anything.
After barely graduating from high school,I started out at a local community college.I
received an associate degree in business administration,and never once sought special
help.I transferred to a small liberal arts college to finish up my bachelor of science degree,
and spent an extra year to complete a second degree.Then I started a job as a software
engineer for an Internet-based company.I have been using computers for 1 7 years and
have learned everything I needed to know on my own.
3 To find out my KS diagnosis,I had gone to my general physician for a physical
examination.He noticed that my testes（睾丸）were smaller than they should be and sent
me for blood work. The karyotype（染色体组型）showed KS , 47 , XXY. After seeing the
symptoms of KS and what effects they might have,I found it described me pertectly.But,
after getting over the initial shock and dealing with the denial,depression,and anger,I
decided that there could be things much worse in life.I decided to take a positive approach.
4 There are several types of treatments for KS. I give myself a testosterone（睾丸素）
injection once every two weeks.My learning and thought processes have become stronger,
and I take greater pleasure in meeting other people and have become more of a leader.
Granted,not all of this is due to the increased testosterone level,some of it is from a new
confidence level and from maturing.
5 I feel that parents who are finding out prior to the birth of their son that he will have KS
are very lucky.There is so much they can do to help their child have a great life.I have
had almost all of the symptoms at some time in my life,and I've gotten through and done
well.

Paragraph 4__________
A:Helping Your Unlucky Kid to Succeed in Life
B:Struggling for a Normal Life amid Frustrations
C:Giving up Hope after the KS Diagnosis
D:Starting a New Life after the KS Diagnosis
E:Keeping Your Unlucky Kid from Knowing the Truth
F:Adopting a Positive Attitude toward the KS Diagnosis

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Breast Cancer Deaths Record Low

The number of women dying from breast cancer has fallen to a record low by dropping under 12,000 a
year for the first time since records began.
The Cancer Research UK data showed that 11,990 women died in the UK in 2007.
The previous lowest figure had been recorded in 1 97 1一 the year records began一after which it rose
steadily year by year until the late 1980s.
Professor Peter Johnson,Cancer Research UK's chief clinician,said,"It's incredibly encouraging to see fewer
women dying from breast cancer now than at any time in the last 40 years,despite breast cancer being diagnosed
more often."
"Research has played a crucial role in this progress,leading to improved treatments and better management
for women with the disease."
" The introduction of the NHS（国民保健制度）breast screening program has also contributed as the
earlier cancer is diagnosed,women are more likely to survive."
Breast cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK with 45,500 women every year diagnosed with
the disease一a 50% rise in 25 years.
The number of deaths peaked in 1989,when 15,625 women died.It then fell by between 200 and 400
deaths each year until 2004.
There was a slight rise in 2005 and then two years of falls.
Dr. Sarah Cant,policy manager at Breakthrough Breast Cancer,said,"It is great news that fewer women
are dying from breast cancer and highlights the impact of improved treatments,breast screening and
awareness of the disease."
"However,there are still too many women affected and the incidence of the disease is increasing year by
year.,,
The rising rate of breast cancer diagnosis has been put down to a variety of factors including obesity
（肥胖）and alcohol consumption.

The rate of breast cancer diagnosis in the UK has been dropping.
A:Right
B:Wrong
C:Not mentioned

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Breast Cancer Deaths Record Low

The number of women dying from breast cancer has fallen to a record low by dropping under 12,000 a
year for the first time since records began.
The Cancer Research UK data showed that 11,990 women died in the UK in 2007.
The previous lowest figure had been recorded in 1 97 1一 the year records began一after which it rose
steadily year by year until the late 1980s.
Professor Peter Johnson,Cancer Research UK's chief clinician,said,"It's incredibly encouraging to see fewer
women dying from breast cancer now than at any time in the last 40 years,despite breast cancer being diagnosed
more often."
"Research has played a crucial role in this progress,leading to improved treatments and better management
for women with the disease."
" The introduction of the NHS（国民保健制度）breast screening program has also contributed as the
earlier cancer is diagnosed,women are more likely to survive."
Breast cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK with 45,500 women every year diagnosed with
the disease一a 50% rise in 25 years.
The number of deaths peaked in 1989,when 15,625 women died.It then fell by between 200 and 400
deaths each year until 2004.
There was a slight rise in 2005 and then two years of falls.
Dr. Sarah Cant,policy manager at Breakthrough Breast Cancer,said,"It is great news that fewer women
are dying from breast cancer and highlights the impact of improved treatments,breast screening and
awareness of the disease."
"However,there are still too many women affected and the incidence of the disease is increasing year by
year.,,
The rising rate of breast cancer diagnosis has been put down to a variety of factors including obesity
（肥胖）and alcohol consumption.

Breast cancer can come back 10 years after you are first diagnosed.
A:Right
B:Wrong
C:Not mentioned

共用题干
Breast Cancer Deaths Record Low

The number of women dying from breast cancer has fallen to a record low by dropping under 12,000 a
year for the first time since records began.
The Cancer Research UK data showed that 11,990 women died in the UK in 2007.
The previous lowest figure had been recorded in 1 97 1一 the year records began一after which it rose
steadily year by year until the late 1980s.
Professor Peter Johnson,Cancer Research UK's chief clinician,said,"It's incredibly encouraging to see fewer
women dying from breast cancer now than at any time in the last 40 years,despite breast cancer being diagnosed
more often."
"Research has played a crucial role in this progress,leading to improved treatments and better management
for women with the disease."
" The introduction of the NHS（国民保健制度）breast screening program has also contributed as the
earlier cancer is diagnosed,women are more likely to survive."
Breast cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK with 45,500 women every year diagnosed with
the disease一a 50% rise in 25 years.
The number of deaths peaked in 1989,when 15,625 women died.It then fell by between 200 and 400
deaths each year until 2004.
There was a slight rise in 2005 and then two years of falls.
Dr. Sarah Cant,policy manager at Breakthrough Breast Cancer,said,"It is great news that fewer women
are dying from breast cancer and highlights the impact of improved treatments,breast screening and
awareness of the disease."
"However,there are still too many women affected and the incidence of the disease is increasing year by
year.,,
The rising rate of breast cancer diagnosis has been put down to a variety of factors including obesity
（肥胖）and alcohol consumption.

Fewer women died from breast cancer in the UK in 2005 than in 2004.
A:Right
B:Wrong
C:Not mentioned