1 . If a person forgets names, places or facts — and has trouble with everyday things like reading or shopping — it may not mean you are getting old. It could be Alzheimer’s (阿尔茨海默病) disease. So it’s important to see a doctor as soon as you can.
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s. But a medicine called ARICEPT (安理申) has been used by millions of people to help their symptoms (症状).
In studies, ARICEPT has been proved to work for Alzheimer’s. It has helped people improve their memory over time. It has also helped them to keep doing everyday things on their own.
Ask your doctor if ARICEPT is right for you or your loved one. It is the Number One medicine for Alzheimer’s in the world. The sooner you know it’s Alzheimer’s, the better ARICEPT can help.
ARICEPT is good for many but may not be good for everyone. Some people may experience not sleeping well, feeling very tired, or not wanting to eat. In studies, these side effects weren’t serious at all and went away over time. Some people taking ARICEPT may feel light-headed. In this case you should tell your doctors because your condition may get worse.
1. If one suffers from Alzheimer’s, ________.A.he can’t move about | B.he has trouble with his memory |
C.he gets old more quickly | D.he can’t do everyday things on his own |
A.A medicine to cure Alzheimer’s. |
B.A medicine to cure brain damage. |
C.A medicine to reduce the signs of getting old. |
D.A medicine to ease the symptoms of Alzheimer’s. |
A.If he can’t fall asleep. | B.If he feels like a drunken man. |
C.If he has no desire to eat. | D.If he feels tired out. |
2 . During a pandemic (流行病), for many reasons, there are lots of poor parents who are isolated (隔离) with their kids, or roommates who are stuck together in an apartment. But what about the people who have nobody to talk to?
It is common that people feel lonely. However, during the pandemic, this situation can be much worse for experiences like long-time hospital stays or being unable to move due to poor health, disability or age.
Recently, a friendly robot named Robin got a test run in the children’s treatment center of the Wigmore Clinic in Yerevan. About as tall as an 8-year-old child, Robin’s plastic body and square head may not put you in mind of a human partner, but its face screen containing two big eyes and expressive brows (眉毛) is attractive, which can help children forget their stress for a while.
A hospital can be very stressful for anybody. And the time of treatment, and recovery might seem tiresomely long to an adult stuck in a hospital bed. For a child who can’t play with his or her friends or sometimes even family, the long course and boring atmosphere seen unbearable. That’s where Robin comes in. It can recognize facial expressions and use the mood of a talk to build personalized, natural conversations and dialogues with a lonely child in the way another child might use. Robin also plays games, tells stories, and makes children take part in various other activities.
According to Expper Technologies, the makers of Robin, during the program with Wigmore Clinic, Robin improved the experience of children in the hospital by 26 percent over those who did not have the chance to play with Robin, and reduced their stress levels by 34 percent during their hospital stay. Mary, whose son was one of those users, said, “Thanks to Robin, my son became happy every day during this pandemic. ”John Smith, a father of a five-year-old girl in the clinic, told a reporter, “Robin is a great partner. It brings big smiles to my daughter’s face. ”
1. Why does the author mention the experiences of people having difficulty moving?A.To encourage people to fight against the pandemic bravely. |
B.To call on people to care for those in need. |
C.To draw people’s attention to healthy living. |
D.To point out people’s loneliness during the pandemic. |
A.Its functions need further tests. |
B.Its design is based on some children’s ideas. |
C.It can cheer up children with great communication skills. |
D.It is quite difficult to operate for the young patients. |
A.Objective. | B.Supportive. |
C.Doubtful. | D.Worried. |
A.Robots Have Been Used to Treat Patients in Hospital |
B.Robots Have Brought Both Benefits and Challenges |
C.Robot Robin Is Introduced into People’s Daily Life |
D.Robot Robin Helps Make Sick Children’s Life Easier |
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