2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A 13-year-old boy has just been named America's Next Top Young Scientist for greatly     1     （improve）Pancreatic Cancer Treatment（胰腺癌的治疗）.

Rishab Jain,     2     is in the seventh grade at Stroller Middle School in Portland, came up with a treatment that makes use of artificial intelligence（人工智能）to locate the pancreas correctly. The pancreas     3     （cover）by different organs（器官）,     4     makes it hard for doctors to locate it. Besides, the pancreas can move around when a person breathes, so as a result, traditional treatment often ends up locating it     5     （wrong）. It can cause other serious problems.

"Last summer, I came to know that     6     （overcome）pancreatic cancer was so difficult a problem," Rishab explained "I     7     （learn）about artificial intelligence at that time and I wondered if I could use my knowledge to handle this problem."

"My eyes were filled     8     tears after my name was announced because I've been working hard on this project for the past year," Rishab said. "It was     9     （amaze）to see that my project went well and the journey was full of all kinds of     10     （challenge）and fun."

3 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Many hospitals employ therapy (治疗) dogs to comfort patients, but at Calais Hospital in

Northern France, a different sort of therapy animal wanders in the halls. Peyo is a 15-year-old horse who used to compete professionally     1     his trainer Hassen Bouchakour. Now, he’s comforting patients and family members alike.

“Doctor Peyo”, as he is known to the hospital staff, seems to have a special gift for detecting     2     sick or injured. Bouchalour says that even at competitions, Peyo seemed to seek out contact specifically with those     3     (struggle) physically or mentally. After a few years of research, vets believe Peyo’s brain     4     (function) in a unique way.

In the hospital, Peyo goes from door to door in the care center.     5     is no doubt that Peyo has been fairly effective in reducing the     6     (anxious) of patients as well as their family members. According to doctors, they knew how     7     (benefit) Peyo’s presence was when they noticed that patients     8     were regularly interacting with him required fewer intense drugs. Peyo has stayed with many patients right until the end of their lives.

Animals have an amazing power     9     (comfort) us even during our     10     (hard) times. Perhaps this uplifting story of animal companionship will encourage more medical institutions to look into the healing benefits of animals.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the conversation take place?

A．In the company.

B．In the hospital.

C．On the phone.

2. Why does the man talk with the woman?

A．For a date with the doctor.

B．For a medical report.

C．For some medicine.

3. What did the man do last year?

A．He hurt himself.

B．He had a physical check.

C．He got an immediate care.

4. When will Dr. Jensen be free?

A．At 10:00 this Monday.

B．At 3:00 next Monday.

C．At 3:30 next Wednesday.

6 . Medical errors (ME) are among the most important patient safety challenges facing hospitals and healthcare systems nowadays. Since the Institute of Medicine(IOM) report in 1999 “To Err is Human,” an increasing number of studies have shown how common and deleterious ME are, especially in hospital medicine. With this, healthcare leaders invested time and resources toward identifying and reducing ME.

A medical error is defined as “an incidence when there is an omission or a mistake in planning or execution that leads or could lead to unintended result.” While the majority of ME do not lead to an apparent adverse effect, a significant number of patients either suffer a permanent injury or death from ME every year in the United States and around the world as a result of those errors.

Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States after heart disease and cancer. It is estimated that more than 200,000 patients die annually in the United States from ME. Furthermore, in addition to the harm inflicted on patients, medical errors are associated with an increased healthcare cost. In a 2008 report, it was estimated that medical errors cost the healthcare system in the United States more than 17 billion dollars annually.

The first step in combating ME and improving patient safety is to study the different types of medical errors to better understand why medical errors happen. The causes, types, and rates of ME can vary from one institution to the other and change over time, especially as we implement changes in our healthcare delivery. Therefore, it is important to capture, track and analyze all medical errors as possible at the institutional level.

As most of the nonmedication medical errors are hard to capture electronically and manual chart review is both unmanageable and time consuming, self-reporting is still the most reliable approach to capturing ME. Unfortunately, underreporting of ME is a commonly reported challenge even when healthcare institutions mandated reporting. While there is no agreement on what defines “underreporting of ME,” it commonly refers to the lack of reports on significant ME events.

1. What does the underlined word “deleterious” probably mean in the first paragraph?

A．Important.	B．Useful.
C．Harmful.	D．Adequate.

2. What is the worst effect of ME?

A．Annual patients deaths.

B．Heart disease and cancer.

C．Increasing healthcare cost.

D．Destruction of healthcare system.

3. What is the first step to fight against ME to improve the patient security?

A．To do research on the different types of ME.

B．To figure out the reason why ME happens.

C．To identify different institutions over time.

D．To analyze the changes in the health delivery.

4. Why is self-reporting still the most reliable way to capture ME?

A．Because less typical medication ME events recorded.

B．Because the patients are willing to offer the report of ME.

C．Because healthcare institution gives the authority to the patients.

D．Because there is difficulty in electronic capture as well as manual inefficiency.

7 . Study shows that wearing masks outdoors can protect against more than Covid-19 for people who suffer from seasonal allergies. Protection varies mask to mask, depending on the fit and, for cloth masks, the weave of the fabric. And unless you wear a mask at all times, you may still be affected by indoor dust or other things carried through open windows.     1    

● Protect your eyes.      2       It helps block allergens like tree pollen from making direct contact with eyes.

● Wash and change your mask frequently. “The last thing you want is allergen getting trapped in it,” Dr. Parikh, an allergist and immunologist at N.Y.U. Langone Health said. She recommends patients change their clothes when they get home and shower before sleep, to ensure that pollen doesn't stick to their skin, and wash reusable masks frequently.     3    

● Find a mask that doesn’t make your skin painful. Choosing the right mask for an allergy-prone wearer can also be important. People with sensitive skin may react to dyes in some fabric masks and should use perfume-free detergents.     4     “My allergy sufferers have very sensitive skin because the same critters that make them sneeze or cough also can irritate their skin,” Dr. Parikh said.

●     5      “If people are continuing to have symptoms that interfere with normal activity — if they’re missing work, missing school, their sleep is disrupted at night — see a physician,” Dr. Lang, an allergist at Cleveland Clinic, said. “There are other ways we can help. You shouldn’t be suffering needlessly.”

A．Wear glasses or sunglasses when you’re outside.

B．Talk to a doctor if your allergy symptoms are severe.

C．There are more tips to reduce your symptoms in allergy seasons.

D．Wearing a mask also makes the air through our nose much warmer.

E．Or choose a medical grade mask which is less likely to irritate skin.

F．Give up our masks if we head into another pandemic season in the future.

G．The Center for Disease Control recommends washing a cloth mask after each use.

8 . Teens who are preparing to take cosmetic surgery often have unrealistic expectations. The growing numbers of beauty treatment television shows which make cosmetic surgery seem simple have encouraged adolescents to pursue surgery to improve their physical appearance. As a result, more teenagers are going under the knife to achieve a desired look．

When teens feel the need to have cosmetic surgery, they believe that it is not a huge deal, but they may not be mature enough to make such a life changing decision. If teens feel inadequate before surgery, they will most likely feel disappointed afterwards. Not only is surgery complex and risky for mature adults, it is extremely dangerous for younger people, and some doctors are performing these procedures on kids as young as fourteen!

The cost of procedures can add up to thousands of dollars. Insurance does not cover the costs of these procedures. Teenagers often pay for surgery themselves ----- a very costly purchase for a young person. Not only can surgery become addictive for insecure teens, the consequence can be disappointing. When surgery takes an unexpected wrong turn, permanent damage can occur. Any surgery on a young, undeveloped person has a risk of complication (并发症) such as infection, which can lead to death. Even if there are no complications, there is no guarantee that surgery will provide the perfect nose or a desired shape body. No matter how minor the procedure, it is not as effortless as it appears．

Of course, there are cases where cosmetic surgery is appropriate. If a child has a serious injury or scarring from an accident, it can be beneficial. In all cases, parents must be involved in the process for the welfare of their child, and must guide them in the right direction. Fortunately, parents or legal guardians must sign documents allowing their child to have plastic surgery. Doctors also need to be a part of the decision. Most experienced and trust-worthy physicians turn down the opportunity to operate on a teenager unnecessarily．

Cosmetic surgery is a life-changing experience. Hopefully, more teens will realize that there is more to a person than physical beauty, and learn to accept themselves for who they are．

1. Teenagers are encouraged to have cosmetic surgery by _________．

A．some surgeons	B．TV show hosts
C．lots of TV programs	D．their teen friends

2. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．Cosmetic surgery being too costly for teens．

B．The hidden danger in having cosmetic surgery．

C．The development of techniques of cosmetic surgery．

D．Cosmetic surgery making teens prettier without effort.

3. The author may think a teenager can consider having cosmetic surgery if he/she _______.

A．has an ugly scar	B．is not very beautiful
C．is supported by their grandparents	D．has got a doctor’ s permission

4. What is the author’s general attitude towards teens having cosmetic surgery?

A．Disapproving．	B．Supportive．
C．Doubtful．	D．Curious．

10 . The Chinese philosopher (哲学家) Confucius once said, “Time flows away like the water in the river.” This is especially true as the novel coronavirus pneumonia outbreak has affected millions of people in China, and the whole nation has been working day and night to fight the epidemic.

In late January, when an increasing number of people in Wuhan were suspected to be infected, and hospitals didn't have adequate beds for them, two special hospitals—Lei shenshan Hospital and Huo shenshan Hospital were built. These two makeshift (临时的) hospitals were built to treat pneumonia patients infected with the novel coronavirus. Huo shenshan Hospital has 1,000 beds and covers 33,900 square meters, and Lei shenshan Hospital has 1,500 beds and a total area of about 79,000 square meters. More than 4,000 workers worked 24/7 in two shifts, and nearly 1,000 large-scale pieces of equipment and transport vehicles helped the project on site. The two hospitals were built in an amazingly short time. It only took 10 days for people to build Huo shenshan, and 14 days for Lei shenshan.

This certainly wowed many people overseas. “It's incredible that two hospitals with 2,500 beds can be built in a short period. It's just hard to believe,” a foreigner named Stuart told People's Daily. In the meantime, Chinese companies have also taken actions quickly in this battle.

“The automobile industry is highly industrialized with strong capabilities in comprehensive manufacturing, purchasing materials, production lines and output of technologies,” Shi Jianhua, deputy secretary-general of China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, told CCTV News. “In this special time, when the nation needs more masks, it's time for us to quickly respond and shoulder the social responsibilities.”

Indeed, a fast response is crucial in any crisis. In this special time, China can't afford to waste a second in the fight against the epidemic. After all, time equals life during this crisis.

1. Confucius' saying “Time flows away like the water in the river.” is mentioned to ______.

A．arouse readers' interest in the passage.	B．introduce the subject of the passage.
C．present the background information.	D．stress the value of time in epidemic.

2. What can we learn about Lei shenshan hospital and Huo shenshan hospital?

A．They are new hospitals for health care in Wuhan.

B．They were built in minimal time.

C．Over 4,000 workers worked continuously.

D．Stuart found them too massive to believe.

3. We can infer from Shi Jianhua's words that the automobile industry in China ______.

A．had no medical supplies factories before.

B．guarantees whoever in need enough masks.

C．has capabilities to give timely response.

D．has strong abilities in manufacturing.

4. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A．China fights epidemic against the clock.

B．Two special hospitals were constructed.

C．Chinese firms acted quickly and effectively.

D．Time is crucial for people in overcoming crisis.