（四）填空题部分
I．Present status of English
A．English as a native/first language
B．English as a lingual franca:a language for communication among people whose 1 are different
C．Number of people speaking English as a first or a second language:
320-380 million native speakers
250-2 million speakers of English as a second language
II．Reasons for the popular use of English
A． 3 reasons
the Pilgrim Fathers brought the language to America;
British settlers brought the language to Australia;
English was used as a means of control in 4 .
B．Economic reasons
spread of 5
language of communication in the international business community
C． 6 in international travel
use of English in travel and tourism
signs in airports
language of announcement
language of 7
D．Information exchange
use of English in the academic world
language of 8 or journal articles
E．Popular culture
pop music on 9
films from the USA
III．Questions to think about
A．Status of English in the future
B． 10 of distinct varieties of English
参考答案
1．native/first languages
从录音中的“…what is a lingua franca?The term refers to a language which is widely adopted for communication between two speakers whose native languages are different from each other…”可知，此处应该填入native/first languages。在填空题中，要特别注意问句及其答案。
2．350
从录音中的数字出现的地方“and anyway between 250 million to 350 million as a second language”可知此处答案为350，在这句话之前也出现了数字，但要注意，听力题中（尤其是填空题中），第一个出现的数字往往只是“警示”作用，预示即将出现正确答案。
3．Historical
从录音中的“There are in fact a number of interlocking reasons for the popularity of English as a lingua franca.Many of the reasons are historical…Let’s go through the reasons one by one.First,it’s the historical reason.”可知，此处开始谈及reasons，要注意倾听细节。第一个原因即历史原因，因此本处应该填入historical。
4．former British Empire
在historical reasons下面举出的例子，即为“前大英帝国”的例子，录音中的“In other parts of the former British Empire,English rapidly became a unifying or dominating means of control”有体现。
5．international commerce
从录音中的“The spread of international commerce has taken English along with it.”可知答案。
6．Boom
从题干设置可知，第二个原因的阐释中没有关于经济原因的设置，因此可以关注第三个原因的解释，“And the third factor related to the popular use of English is the boom in international travel”中的third符合这个要求。该空填入boom。
7．air-traffic control
根据短文结构，该空答案仍在第三条原因处寻找细节信息，根据录音中的“So far, English is also the preferred language of air-traffic control in many countries and it is used widely in sea travel communication.”可知，本空应该填入air traffic control。
8．conferences
根据题干，第四个原因应是information exchange（信息交流），录音中的“Another factor has something to do with the information exchange around the world.As we all know, a great deal of academic discourse around the world takes place in English.It is often a lingua franca of conferences,for example.”可知，该理由中列举的例子为conference。
9．radios
最后一个原因是“流行文化”（The last factor I cite here concerns popular culture.），该原因中列举的两个例子为radios和films。因此该空应该填入radios。
10．Possibilities
从录音中的“Before we finish,I would like to leave a few questions for you to think about.”可知其与题干内容吻合，第一个问题是“Is the status of English as the NO.1 world language assured in the future?”，第二个问题则是“Will it split into varieties that become less mutually intelligible?”，由此可归纳为“变体为互通性相对较弱的英语”的“可能性”。这个空有一定的难度，需要有归纳能力，填入possibilities是可行的。
听力原文
The PopuⅠarity of EngⅠish
Good morning,everyone.Today’s lecture is about the popularity of English.
As we all know,English is widely used in the world.Although English is not the language with the largest number of native or first language speakers,it has really become a lingua franca.Then what is a lingua franca?The term refers to a language which is widely adopted for communication between two speakers whose native languages are different from each other and where one or both speakers are using it as a second language.For example,when an Indian talks to a Singaporean using English,then English is the lingua franca.
Then actually how many people speak English as either a first or a second language? Some researchers suggested that a few years ago that between 320 million and 380 million people spoke English as a first language,and anyway between 250 million and 350 million as a second language.And of course,if we include people who are learning English as a foreign language all over the world,that number may increase dramatically.Then we may ask a question,how did English get there?That is how English gained the present status of popularity.
There are in fact a number of interlocking reasons for the popularity of English as a lingua franca.Many of the reasons are historical,but they also include economic and cultural factors that influenced and sustained this spread of the language.Let’s go through the reasons one by one.
First,it’s the historical reason.This is related to the colonial history.As we know,when the Pilgrim Fathers landed on the Massachusetts coast in 1620 after their journey from England,they brought with them not just a set of religious beliefs,a pioneering spirit or a desire for colonization,but also their language.Although many years later,the Americans broke away from their colonial master,the language of English remained and still does.It was the same in Australia too.When Commander Philippe planted the British flag in Sydney curve on the 26th of January 1788,it was not just a bunch of British convicts and their guardians but also a language.In other parts of the former British Empire,English rapidly became a unifying or dominating means of control.For example,it became a lingua franca in India where a variety of indigenous languages made the use of any one of them as a whole country system problematic.So the imposition of English as the one language of a ministration helps maintain the colonizers’control and power.Thus English traveled around many parts of the world in those days and long after that colonial empire has faded away.It is too widely used as a main or at least an institutional language in countries as far apart as Jamaica and Pakistan,Uganda and New Zealand.That is the first factor.
Now the second major factor in the spread of English has been the spread of commerce throughout the world.The spread of international commerce has taken English along with it. This is the 21st century phenomenon of globalization.Therefore,one of the first sights many travelers see when arriving in countries as diverse as Brazil,China for example,it’s the yellow, twin arch sign of a Macdonald’s fast food restaurant or some other famous brand’s outlets. And without doubt,English is used as the language of communication in the international business community.
And the third factor related to the popular use of English is the boom in international travel.And you will find that much travel and tourism is carried on around the world in English.Of course this is not always the case.As the multi-linguicism of many tourism workers in different countries demonstrate.But a visit to most airports on the globe will show signs not only in the language of that country but also in English.Just as many airline announcements are broadcast in English too.Whatever the language of the country the airport is situated in.So far,English is also the preferred language of air-traffic control in many countries and it is used widely in sea travel communication.
Another factor has something to do with the information exchange around the world. As we all know,a great deal of academic discourse around the world takes place in English. It is often a lingua franca of conferences,for example.And many journal articles in fields as diverse as astronomy,trial psychology and zoology have English as a kind of default language.
The last factor I cite here concerns popular culture.In the Western world at least,English is a dominating language in popular culture.Pop music in English can be heard on many radios.Thus many people who are not English speakers can sing words from their favorite English medium songs.And many people who are regular cinema-goers or TV viewers can frequently hear English in subtitled films coming out of the USA.
Now,to sum up,in today’s lecture,we have reviewed some of the reasons or factors that lie behind the popular use of English as the NO.1 world language.Before we finish,I would like to leave a few questions for you to think about.Is the status of English as the NO.1 world language assured in the future?Will it split into varieties that become less mutually intelligible?Or some other language or languages take the place of English as the world language in future.These questions are not easy to answer,I know,but they are definitely worth pondering over after the lecture.OK,let’s bring us to the end of today’s lecture.Thank you for your attention.
全真模拟题一（听力部分）
Short Conversations
1．A．The doctor can see the man this week.
B．Appointments must be made two weeks in advance.
C．The man should call back on Friday.
D．The doctor cancelled his appointments on Friday.
2．A．His right knee hurts.
B．He lost both skis.
C．He needs her help very much.
D．He wants to comfort the woman.
3．A.It’s harmful for him to use his voice.
B．He needs to see a doctor.
C．He hasn’t been taking his medicine.
D．It’s difficult to understand him when he whispers.
4．A．At a hospital.
B．At a political convention.
C．At a graduation.
D．At a funeral.
5．A．The man’s sinus will heal soon.
B．The man should take more than three tablets listed on the box.
C．The man shouldn’t worry about the instructions on the box.
D．The man should read the instructions more carefully.
6．A．Neil’s mother has a lot of problems.
B．Neil did a good job of fixing the roof.
C．Neil likes to play cards.
D．Neil knows how to handle the situation.
7．A．That the man should pick an easier career.
B．That the man should take back the things he can lift.
C．That the man is getting stronger every day.
D．That the man should avoid straining his back.
8．A．His desire to be an accountant isn’t strong enough.
B．He doesn’t have the skills necessary for accounting.
C．She’s better at arithmetic than he is.
D．He is always good at arithmetic.
9．A．long exposure to the sun.
B．Lack of sleep.
C．Too tight a hat.
D．Long working hours.
10．A．She’ll make an appointment at the clinic later.
B．The clinic will be closed this afternoon.
C．She’s already seen the doctor once today.
D．She plans to be immunized this afternoon.
11．A．The infirmary was open.
B．The man wasn’t really ill.
C．Yesterday wasn’t holiday.
D．The hospital was closed.
12．A．10:00. B．10:30. C．10:45. D．11:15.
13．A．Because she’s exercised too much.
B．Because she hasn’t been feeling well for weeks.
C．Because she’s been writing her paper lately.
D．She’s been doing dictation work lately.
14．A．Cough medicine. B．Honey and whiskey.
C．Antibiotics. D．OTC remedies.
15．A．The results might be ready tomorrow.
B．The man needs another test tomorrow.
C．The results were called in last night.
D．The doctor called the lab last night.
DiaⅠogue
16．A．Nausea. B．Fever. C．A cold. D．Diarrhea.
17．A．The stale food he ate.B．The fruit juice he drank.
C．Too much food he ate. D．The cold he got.
18．A．Porridge.B．Purified water. C．Pizza.D．Apple juice.
19．A．When his stool becomes loose and watery.
B．When his diarrhea becomes inconveniently frequent and watery.
C．When his lips and mouth are dry.
D．When he loses a lot of body fluids.
20．A．It is a mild case of diarrhea.
B．It is an urgent case of diarrhea.
C．It is improving.
D．It is deteriorating.
Passage 1
21．A．Surgery can cure all back pain.
B．Back pain is psychological.
C．Back pain has been getting better in America.
D．Sitting is easier on the back than standing.
22．A．More people spend more time in chairs.
B．The surgery does not fit the patients much.
C．The 180°shift in people’s attitude to back pain.
D．Sitting is easier on the back than standing.
22．A．More people spend more time in chairs.
B．The surgery does not fit the patients much.
C．The 180°shift in people’s attitude to back pain.
D．Bed-rest is too short.
23．A．No role. B．A small role. C．A declining role. D．A major role.
24．A．Beds are not good for backs.
B．Muscle’s strength declines.
C．No surgery is needed in most cases.
D．They need to do more walking.
25．A．How depression causes back pain.
B．How back pain causes depression.
C．The research on back pain.
D．The relationship between depression and chronic back pain.
Passage 2
26．A．Just before pulling a tooth.
B．At a consultation about pulling a tooth.
C．Just after pulling a tooth.
D．While another person is pulling a tooth.
27．A．For a half hour.B．For a few hours.
C．Until tomorrow. D．Until the swelling goes down.
28．A．Rinse your mouth. B．Sleep.
C．Take aspirins. D．Put ice on your cheek.
29．A．Tonight.B．In a half hour.C．Tomorrow.D．In 4 or 5 hours.
30．A．That he is concerned about the patient’s work.
B．That he is worried about the patient’s health.
C．That the patient should not be concerned;things are normal.
D．That the patient is quite sick and should stay in bed.
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听力原文
Short Conversations
1．M:I have an appointment with Dr.Stevens at three o’clock tomorrow but something’s come up.I’d like to reschedule.Uh,any chance I can get in by the end of this week?
W:Well,I just had a cancellation for Friday.After that,the doctor will be out of the office for two weeks.
Q:What does the woman mean?
2．W:Are you hurt?You lost both skis.M:My right knee hurts.I can’t move.Jane!Please do something.Q:What happened to the man?
3．M:Sam’s voice sounds awful.I could barely hear him.
W:Yes,he’s got a terrible sore throat—the doctor said he shouldn’t even attempt to whisper.
Q:What does the woman imply about Sam?
4．W:They’ll call the doctoral candidates’names next.Have you found Larry yet?
M:No,they all look alike with those black robes on.
Q:Where did this conversation probably take place?
5．M:I’m supposed to feel better with this education.But my sinus situation hasn’t gotten any better.
W:You’ve been only taking one instead of three?If only you’d follow the instructions as indicated on the box.
Q:What does the woman suggest the man do?
6．W:Neil’s mother is very concerned about his problem.
M:But Neil is capable of dealing with that kind of situation.
Q:What does the man mean?
7．M:Lately my back’s been hurting whenever I lift anything.
W:You’d better take it easy for a few days.
Q:What does the woman suggest?
8．M:Accounting is a career I never took an interest in.
W:I can see why.Arithmetic was never your strength.
Q:What does the woman tell the man?
9．M:My headaches are terrible.Maybe I need more sleep.
W:Actually,you need less sun and some aspirin.It would help if you wear a hat.
Q:What does the woman think is the cause of the man’s headache?
10．M:Have you been to the health center for your immunization yet?
W:I have an appointment at the clinic to take care of it this afternoon.
Q:What does the woman mean?
11．M:I had to go to the hospital yesterday to see a doctor,since the infirmary was closed.
W:Oh,so it was closed for the holiday.
Q:What had the woman assumed?
12．W:Wasn’t our appointment for 10:30?
W:It was.But I had to be 15 minutes late.
Q:What time did the man arrive?
13．M:Martha,you look exhausted and fragile.What’s the problem?
W:I’ve been working on my dissertation for weeks on end.
Q:Why is the woman worn-out?
14．W:I have a terrible chest cold,and I can’t stop coughing.What do you take for a cold,Steven?
M:Well,over-the-counter medicines never help me,and the doctor refuses to prescribe an antibiotic,so I usually rely on old home remedies like honey and whisky.
Q:What does Steven suggest for cold?
15．M:Hello.This is Stanley Fish.I’m calling to see if my blood test results are in.
W:Dr.Miller just sent them to the lab last night,so the earliest they could be back is tomorrow.
Q:What does the woman mean?
DiaⅠogue
M:I feel an abdominal pain and nausea.
W:Do you feel like vomiting?
M:Yes.I also have a slight fever.
W:How about your bowel movements?
M:Since this morning I have been passing loose and watery stools several times.
W:You are suffering from diarrhea.What did you eat yesterday?
M:I ate some stale bread and other food.
W:The food might have been contaminated with bacteria.
M:Can I eat or drink anything?
W:You should drink a lot of water and fruit juice.But do not eat for a day so that your bowels will have a rest.If you eat,take small servings of soft blank foods such as porridge,cereal.Avoid large meals.
M:Should I take medication?
W:If your diarrhea is so frequent or watery as to cause inconvenience,you can take some medicines as prescribed by the doctor.(https://www.daowen.com)
M:Is diarrhea serious?
W:Yes,only when you get dehydrated or lose much body fluids.So you should drink freely to replace the salt and water.
M:What are the signs of dehydration?
W:The signs of dehydration are inelastic skin,dry lips and mouth,tongue.If you pinch at this skin on your arm or abdomen and let go,it stands back slowly.
M:Do I have to go to the clinic?
W:If your diarrhea persists for more than three or four days,you should go to the doctor, especially when the stool is black and bloody.In your present case,you don’t have to worry.Just take some medicine and replace the lost fluid.
16．What is the woman’s diagnosis of the man?
17．What might be the cause of the man’s illness?
18．In order to recover soon,which of the following should the man avoid eating or drinking?
19．According to the woman,when should the man take medication?
20．What does the woman think of the man’s condition?
Passage 1
A lot of people think that sitting is easier on their backs than standing or lifting.Not true. People whose jobs require them to sit for long periods of time suffer as much from back pain as people who lift all day long.Many world-class researchers believe that the huge increase in back pain over the past couple of decades—and it is huge—has a lot to do with the fact that more and more of us are spending our work in chairs.Many people have the notion that,if their back pain gets bad enough,they can always resort to surgery.Nothing could be further from the truth.The amount of pain someone is in has very little to do with whether or not he or she could benefit from surgery.One British researcher has estimated that for every 10,000 people who experience back pain,only four need surgery.Not very many years ago, back pain patients were routinely put to bed,sometimes for weeks or months.No longer. Two or three days of bed-rest is now the norm.After that,people are advised to return to their normal activities,gradually if necessary.The reasons for the 180°shift are what’s interesting.For openers,if you stay in bed,your muscle strength can decline by as much as three percent a day.In our next lecture,we shall look at the relation between depression and chronic back pain,where a lot of attention and research have been done to relate the two.
21．What myth does the lecturer dispel at the beginning?
22．What might be the cause of the increase in back pain in recent years?
23．What role does surgery play in combating back pain?
24．Why aren’t back pain patients put to bed for more than two or three days?
25．What will be the next topic?
Passage 2
Now that I’ve extracted your tooth,I want to give you some words of advice.Remember that this is surgery.You need to go home and rest for the rest of the day.You shouldn’t do your regular work.Since you’re an adult,it might take you longer to heal than if you were a child.The numbness will wear off after a few hours.And if it’s painful after that,you should take two aspirins.
Now,the most important thing to remember is to apply ice to your cheek immediately when you get home.This will keep the swelling down.You can use an ice bag or put chopped ice in a towel.Hold it to your cheek over the extraction area for 20 minutes,and then take it off for 20 minutes.Keep this up for 4 or 5 hours.
Secondly,don’t rinse your mouth today.Tomorrow you should rinse your mouth gently every three or four hours with salt water.Put about a quarter of a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water.Continue this rinsing for several days.Don’t be alarmed if there is some bleeding this morning.A little bleeding is normal following an extraction.I’ve put absorbent cotton over the extraction,and I will give you some to take home.Change the pads about a half hour after you get home.
That’s all you need to do.Call me anytime if you have a lot of bleeding or pain.And remember to apply ice right away.
26．At what time is the man speaking?
27．How long will the person’s mouth be numb?
28．What does he say is the most important thing to do?
29．When does the speaker say to rinse with salt water?
30．What impression does the speaker give to the patient?
全真模拟试题二（听力部分）
Short Conversations
1．A．Played badminton. B．Had bone fracture.
C．Fell down. D．Swollen.
2．A．He cannot find the woman’s house.
B．He has to change their plans.
C．He will be happy to see the woman.
D．He wants to know whether they have a date.
3．A．Electrician. B．Teacher. C．Physician. D．Bus driver.
4．A．She can stay with her husband for the night.
B．She is afraid to be left alone.
C．She disagrees with the policy.
D．She has to stay in hospital by herself.
5．A．Elizabeth will not show up.
B．Elizabeth may arrive late.
C．Elizabeth will arrive at 8:30.
D．Elizabeth may arrive early.
6．A．Give the woman another carton of eggs.
B．Give the woman a refund.
C．Clean up the floor.
D．Tell the woman where she can find the eggs.
7．A．The man no longer smokes.
B．The man is under pressure from his wife.
C．The man usually follows his wife’s advice.
D．The man refuses to accept the doctor’s advice.
8．A．She studies in the same school as her brother.
B．She isn’t going to work in her brother’s clinic.
C．She isn’t going to change her major.
D．She plans to major in pediatrics.
9．A．Ribs. B．Lung. C．Heart. D．Chest.
10．A．She likes to have the windows open.
B．She likes to have the air-conditioner on.
C．The air is heavily polluted.
D．The windows are already open.
11．A．2:50. B．2:25. C．3:50. D．3:15.
12．A．John is a plumber.
B．John was too busy to come.
C．John was not at home when the woman called.
D．The woman dialed the wrong number.
13．A．Everyone believes that John is a millionaire.
B．John dreams of becoming a millionaire.
C．John dreams of having a luxurious car.
D．John pretends to be a millionaire.
14．A．She felt lost with her work.
B．She had a poor memory.
C．She forgot to tell him.
D．She had to go to work.
15．A．It is in fashion. B．It surely is unique.
C．It is a bit old-fashioned. D．It surely suits her.
DiaⅠogue
16．A．She had a rash for the first time.
B．She had a slight rash this time.
C．She began to have a rash three years ago.
D．She began to have a rash a year ago.
17．A．Arm. B．Leg. C．Head skin. D．Main body.
18．A．Genetic reason. B．Tiredness.
C．Lack of vitamin A and C. D．Overwork.
19．A．It won’t be passed on from one generation to another.
B．It can’t be cured under present medical conditions.
C．Bad emotions could worsen the situation.
D．It could lead to complications.
20．A．Medicine. B．Look after herself.
C．Vitamin A and C. D．Exercise a lot.
Passage One
21．A．Donating one of one’s kidneys to a relative.
B．Donating one of one’s kidneys to a friend.
C．Donating one of one’s kidneys to one’s best friend.
D．Donating one of one’s kidneys to a stranger.
22．A．Fear of tissue rejection.
B．Some other biological concern.
C．Suspicion of donors’real purpose and mental stability.
D．The nursing needed after the transplant.
23．A．That it is acceptable whether the donor is a relative or a stranger to the patient.
B．That it is acceptable only when the donor is a relative to the patient.
C．That it should be strictly controlled.
D．That it should be forbidden.
24．A．Improve their facilities.
B．Alter their ideas about donors.
C．Carry out more surveys among physicians and non-physicians.
D．Advertise for more donors.
25．A．Transplant physicians and the public do not see eye to eye over the issue of kidney donation.
B．The Gallup Poll reflects the public view.
C．Physicians disapprove kidney transplants out of fear of tissue rejection.
D．Most American donors offer their kidneys to patients out of selfish motives.
Passage Two
26．A．All patients will be sent home after their discharge from the hospital.
B．Some of the patients will be sent to a nursing home after their discharge from the hospital.
C．Most of the patients have had a full recovery before their discharge.
D．Doctors are not responsible for the patients any more after they are discharged.
27．A．Visiting nursing care.
B．Physical therapy.
C．Blood tests in the hospital.
D．Necessary communication.
28．A．A trained student nurse.
B．Any health care individual.
C．A highly-trained and skilled health care individual.
D．Doctors appointed.
29．A．When they are ready.
B．When their insurance can cover the fee.
C．When they want to go home.
D．When they are found to be incurable.
30．A．The physician may request the referral of the patient.
B．Good discharge planning involves clear communication between the physician and the nurse.
C．Whether the patient needs meals-on-wheels should be evaluated.
D．Discharge planning is very important for patients’recovery.
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听力原文
Short Conversations
1．M:Sit down please.What’s the trouble?
W:I sprained my ankle.
M:How did it happen?
W:I played badminton with my friends yesterday evening.Suddenly I stepped on my partner’s foot,fell down and sprained my ankle.It was painful then.This morning I found it swelling.I’m wondering if I had bone fracture.
Q:How did the woman sprain her ankle?
2．M:Hey,Hathaway.
W:Hi,Ted.How are you doing?
M:Fine.Are we still on for tonight?
W:I’m looking forward to it.
Q:What does the man want to know?
3．M:How long will I have to stay out of school?
W:That depends.You still have a fever.Let me take your pulse.
Q:What is the woman’s occupation?
4．W:I’m afraid visiting hours are over,sir.
M:My wife’s in Room 3B.
W:Sorry,you’ll have to come back in the morning.
M:And leave her all alone overnight?
W:I’m afraid that’s the policy,sir.
Q:What can we know about the man’s wife?
5．M:When is Elizabeth arriving?
W:Well,she’s supposed to arrive at 8:30,but the train is usually early.
Q:What conclusion does the woman want to make?
6．W:Excuse me.An egg fell out of the carton and broke on the floor.
M:Thanks for telling me.I’ll take care of it before someone slips on it.
Q:What is the man going to do?
7．W:So you finally listened to your wife’s advice and gave up smoking.
M:It was my doctor’s advice.I’m suffering from high blood pressure.
Q:What do we learn from the conversation?
8．M:Congratulations!I just heard about your acceptance in the medical school.Do you think you would join your brother’s clinic after graduation?
W:Not likely.He is a pediatrician,and I am going to major in gynecology.
Q:What does the woman mean?
9．M:My chest collided with the steering wheel suddenly and heavily.Then I felt a sharp pain in my chest.There must be something wrong with my ribs or lung.
W:OK,I will examine you now.OK,I think there is a complicated fracture in your ribs,but your lung and heart seem to be normal.
Q:What is probably wrong with the man?
10．M:Do you want to turn on the air-conditioner or open the window?
W:I love fresh air if you don’t mind.
Q:What can be inferred from the woman’s answer?
11．M:Miss,what time is Flight 452 for Boston due to depart?
W:It leaves at 3:50,but you must check in one hour prior to departure.
Q:At what time must the passenger be at the airport for Flight 452?
12．M:Have you called John to come and fix the faucet in our bathroom?
W:I called several times but his phone was out of order.
Q:What can we learn from the conversation?
13．M:I saw John yesterday.You know what?He was driving a luxurious car.
W:He rented it.He often makes others believe that he is a millionaire.
Q:What does the woman mean?
14．M:I didn’t know you got a promotion.Why didn’t you tell me earlier so that we could have celebrated it?
W:I guess it slipped my mind.My mind was lost to other things because of work.
Q:What does the woman mean?
15．W:You haven’t said a word about my dress,Dave.Don’t you like it?
M:I’m sorry I didn’t say anything about it sooner.I don’t think I’ve seen anything like this before.
Q:What does the man probably think of the dress?
DiaⅠogue
M:What’s your complaint?
W:I have a rash on my body.
M:How long have you had this rash?
W:I’ve had it for one year.
M:Do you have any itching?
W:Yes,but it is only slight itching.
M:Did you have any trouble like this before?
W:Yes,I had something like this about three years ago.But it’s never been this bad before,and I didn’t go to see a doctor.There are a lot of eruptions on my body,trunk, arm,leg,and scalp,especially the trunk.
M:Oh.It is psoriasis vulgaris,and this is the most common kind.Under what conditions does your trouble occur?
W:I really don’t know.This time it might be due to overwork,while formerly it got worse after I had cold.
M:Has anyone in your family ever had psoriasis?
W:Yes,my father had same skin disease,and so did my uncle.It’s a genetic disease, isn’t it?
M:Yes,it’s a genetic disease.When did it begin to get worse this time?
W:Usually when I get excited and worried about things.
M:Oh,I see.Now I’ll give you some suggestions and some medicines.First,you should have much faith in treating this disease.Then,you’d better look after yourself.Avoid catching cold.Don’t drink too much.Avoid eating those foods which make it worse. Besides,you may take vitamin A and C.
W:Thank you for your advice for my health.I will do as you told me.
16．What happened to the woman?
17．Which is the worst part where the rash occurred?
18．What is the real reason for her rash according to the dialogue?
19．What do we know about psoriasis vulgaris?
20．Which of the following is not included in the doctor’s advice?
Passage One
Would you give one of your kidneys to your best friend?It seems the ultimate act of friendship;yet studies have shown that at least half of all transplant physicians disapprove of the practice.Most transplant centers forbid it,accepting only living donors who are related to the patient.It is not fear of tissue rejection but some other biological concern that bothers these physicians.According to several surveys,transplant doctors suspect the motivation and mental health of unrelated donors.
Curiously enough,this point of view on friendship is not supported by the American public or by physicians in other fields.The vast majority of Americans surveyed in a recent Gallup Poll not only approved of friends donating kidneys,they also thought donating to strangers was a perfectly acceptable practice.A similar study of over 10,000 physicians and non-physicians by Dr.Spital,a researcher at New York’s Rochester General Hospital, confirms the Gallup data.Spital suggests transplant centers should rethink their standard of judgment of donors.He says,“A sense of wanting to help someone prompts these noble- minded people to give.”
21．Which practice is approved of by most transplant physicians?
22．What causes most transplant doctors to insist on such a practice?
23．What do most Americans think of kidney donation?
24．What should some transplant centers do,as one researcher suggests?
25．What CAN’T you learn from the passage?
Passage Two
Discharge from a hospital is the point at which a patient leaves a hospital and either returns home or is transferred to another facility such as a rehabilitation center or a nursing home.Discharge involves providing medical instructions that the patient needs to follow for a full recovery.Discharge planning is a service that considers the patients’needs after a hospital stay,and may involve several different services such as visiting nursing care, physiotherapy,and home blood tests.
Discharge planning is a process that requires a health care individual who is highly trained and skilled in performing accurate evaluations of a patient’s health.Good discharge planning involves clear communication between the hospital physicians and the primary care physicians.The patient may request this service,or the physician may make the request in the form of a referral to the department.The patient will need to be evaluated to see what services he or she requires,as well as what services he or she qualifies for(such as meals-on-wheels)or what services the patient’s insurance will cover.A person may be discharged only when certain equipment,such as a hospital-style bed or oxygen,has been delivered to the home.All in all,patients can be discharged only when they are ready.
26．What can we learn from the first paragraph?
27．Which of the following services is not offered to the patient after discharge?
28．Who can perform the evaluations of a patient’s health?
29．When can the patient be discharged?
30．Which of the following statements is NOT correct?