1 . When it comes to medical care, many patients and doctors believe “more is better”. But what they do not realize is that over-treatment-too many scans too many blood tests too many procedures (步骤) -may bring harm.
Terrence Power, for example, complained that after his wife learned she had Wegener’s disease, they found it difficult to refuse testing suggested by her doctor. The doctor insisted on office visits every three weeks, even when she was feeling well. He frequently ordered blood tests and X-rays, and repeatedly referred her to specialists for even minor complaints (疾病). Even when tests came back negative, more were ordered and she was hospitalized as prevention when she developed a cold. She had as many as 25 doctor visits during one six-month period. The couple was spending about $30, 000 a year for her care.
After several years of physical suffering and near financial ruin from the medical costs, the couple began questioning the treatment after discussing with other patients in online support groups. “It’s a really hard thing to determine when they’ve crossed the line,” Mr. Power said. “You think she’s getting the best care in the world, but after a while you start to wonder: What is the purpose?” Mr. Power then spoke with his own main care doctor who advised him to find a new specialist to oversee (监视) Mrs. Power’s care. Under the new doctor’s care, the regular testing stopped and Mrs. Power’s condition became stable.
Now she sees the doctor only four or five times a year.
1. What do many patients and doctors believe?A.Less is better. | B.More is better. | C.More may not be better. |
A.Every week. | B.Every two weeks. | C.Every three weeks |
A.Be sent to a hospital. |
B.Be sent to home |
C.Be sent to a church. |
A.After knowing about other patients treatment. |
B.After having many doctor visits during one six-month period. |
C.After discussing with other patients in online support groups. |
A. that B. amazing C. an D. independently E. is F. to carry G. length H. improving I. of J. began |
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The equipment on the ship is highly localized (本十化的), because the key parts have all been
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Most colleges
1.武当山的位置(湖北省十堰市西南部); 2.爬山前的准备(了解天气、必备物品等);3.注意安全,避免受伤。
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Dear Johnson,
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Yours,
Li Hua
1.你的感受;
2.你的建议;
3.表示感谢。
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Dear Hary,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
1.自我介绍(包括英语能力);
2.参加意图(介绍武汉及湖北其他城市、了解其他国家);
3.希望获准。
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Dear Sir or Madam,
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Yours,
Li Hua
1. 地方简介;
2. 喜欢的理由。
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2. 不得出现你的真实姓名;
3. 开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数。
Good morning, my dear friends.
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Thank You.
A.in B.others C.group D.The E.but F.afraid G.could H.What I. to make J.are discussing |
Some people like talking with others,
9 . Amy was a 3rd-grade student. Ever since she started school, someone teased (讥笑) her about her speech or her limping (跛行) every single day. Amy was
One morning
Back home at the dinner table that evening, Amy was
“There’s a
Amy smiled and started
Dear Editor,
My name is Amy. I am nine years old. I have a
Love, Amy
A week later, a picture of Amy and her
Amy was not teased any longer.
1.A.tired of | B.satisfied with | C.surprised at |
A.if | B.when | C.until |
A.Forget | B.Repeat | C.Watch |
A.felt | B.walked | C.lost |
A.clever | B.curious | C.quiet |
A.home | B.school | C.work |
A.make | B.learn | C.share |
A.wish | B.speech | C.dance |
A.thinking | B.talking | C.worrying |
A.look for | B.take out | C.work on |
A.class | B.competition | C.problem |
A.because of | B.except for | C.far from |
A.week | B.day | C.hour |
A.advice | B.gift | C.letter |
A.finally | B.hardly | C.usually |
10 . Lifestyle Changes to Make You Healthier and Happier
All people want to stay healthy and happy, but most of our focus is on sick-care, not healthcare.
Food for health
Everyone knows we should eat certain amount of fruit and vegetables a day,
Do exercise
Getting less than five hours’ sleep a night doubles the risk of death from heart disease, according to a study, and other studies have shown that it speeds up ageing. And it plays a big part in our mental health, too.
Friends for life
A.Research shows 15 minutes’ exercise a day could add 3 years to your life. |
B.Here’s how you can start to improve your health and happiness. |
C.Friendships actually change our body chemistry. |
D.yet only 28% of adults are hitting this target. |
E.Sleep well |