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     One day,a patient came to see me. He worked as a waiter in a restaurant and his problem was acW (胃酸倒流) ,a disease that influences as many as 40 percent of Americans,a marked increase in recent years. Reflux can lead to (食道的) cancer,which has increased by about 500 percent since the 1970s. The drugs we use to treat reflux don't always work and may even increase the risk of developing cancer when used long term.

     What is responsible for these worrying devetopments? For one,our poor diet,with its huge increases in the intake of sugar,fat^ soft drinks,and unhealthy foods. But another important fact has been overlooked: dinnertime. Over the past twenty years,the time of my patients’ evening meals has become later and later. Dinner — already pushed back by longer work hours — is often further 办/?yed (推迟) by activities such as shopping and exercise.

     In my experience,the single most important treatment for reflux is to avoid late eating. A patient with reflux came to see me because her father and uncle died of esophageal cancer,and she was afraid of getting it too. Her nightly routine (常规) included a 9 p.m. dinner with at least two bottles of red wine. The reflux was serious,and changes were needed.

She listened,then did not come back to see me for a year. “For the first two months,I just hated you,” she told me, “and for the next two months, was having some trouble eating. I guessed I was going to die of esophageal cancer/' Then she added,You know,we  are the reason that it 's not so easy to get 6 p.m. (预约) at the good restaurants anymore."

    To stop the increase in reflux disease,we have to stop eating at least three hours before bed. As for my waiter patient? I told him to eat dinner before 7 p.m. Within six weeks,his reflux was gone.

29. The disease the waiter caught is .

   A. on the rise

   B. easy to control

    C. unusual in Ameiica  

    D. the most dangerous cancer

30. What does the underlined word “overlooked” in Paragraph 2 mean?

   A. Talked about a lot.

   B. Paid no attention to.

    C. Carefully looked into.

   D. Taken into consideration.

31. Why did the woman patient hate the author?

   A. He spoke of her dead father and uncle.

   B. He asked her to change her eating habits.

    C. He couldn't find a way to deal with her problem.

   D. He couldn’ t make her healthy again within  a year.

32. The author writes the text to tell US .

   A. not to work late at night

   B. to avoid eating at restaurants 

   C. unhealthy foods cause cancer

   D. the danger of eating late at night

               A

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York Minster is one of the world,s greatest (大教堂) . We welcome visitors from around the world to share in our daily life,to explore the past,and to enjoy a busy programme of events and concerts. This wonderful cathedral belongs to us all,and we invite you to experience it for yourself.

Great value admission (门票) 

  Adult admission is £10 and your ticket is valid (有效的) for 12 months. Up to 4 children can visit the Minster for free with one adult. It costs £20,000 a day to run York Minster. Your admission charge directly supports the future of this historic building.

Add more to your visit

    Climb the Central Tower,an important city landmark with the best views of Yorkshire. 

Opening times

   Monday - Saturday from 9 am Sunday from 12. 45 pm Free guided tours run from Momday tc Saturday between 10 am - 3 pm.

   Please note there is a particular time when the Minster is open for services only. Please check opening times before you visit.

Group visits

    There are special discounts for groups of 10 or more people and a number of special tours.

Please call us on 01904 557 217 or email us at groups@yorkminster.org.

Learning

   Visiting York Minster is a good learning experience with activities and workshops for all ages. For 'hiore information visit www.yorkminster.org/leaming,call 01904 557 224 or email us at leaming@yorkminster.org.

21. What can visitors do in York Minster?

   A. Explore ways of improving Yorkshire.

   B. Join some research programmes.

   C. Hold a series of concerts.

   D. Learn about its history.

22. When can you get someone to show you around for free?

   A. At 9 am on Monday.

   B. At 12. 45  pm on Sunday.

   C. At 11 am on Friday.

   D. At 4 pm on Saturday.

23. What are you adised to do if you are interested in group tours?

   A. Phone 01904 557 217.

   B. Send an email to leaming@yorkminster.org.

   C. Call 01904 557 224.

   D. Visit www.yorbninster.org/leaming.

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