Question

【题目】 Forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. 【1】 As a result, some people may notice that it takes longer to learn new things; they don’t remember information as well as they did, or they lose things like their glasses, cellphones or other small items. These are usually signs of mild forgetfulness, not serious memory problems.

【2】 For example, medication side effects, vitamin B12 shortage, alcoholism, tumors(肿瘤) or infections in the brain can cause memory loss. A doctor should treat serious medical conditions like these as soon as possible.

Emotional problems, such as stress, anxiety or depression, can make a person more forgetful. For instance, someone who has recently retired or who is coping with the death of a relative or a friend may feel sad, lonely or worried. 【3】

The confusion and forgetfulness caused by emotions are usually temporary and go away when the feelings fade. The emotional problems can be eased by supportive friends and family. 【4】 Treatment may include counseling, medication or both.

If you’re concerned that you or someone you know has a serious memory problem, talk with your doctor. 【5】 Health care professionals can recommend ways to manage the problem or make suggestions on treatment or services that might help you out.

A. Consider participating in clinical trials or studies.

B. It’s advisable to have health issues treated in time.

C. He or she can diagnose the problem or refer you to a specialist.

D. But if they last for a long time, it is necessary to get help from a doctor.

E. Some memory problems are related to health issues that may be treatable.

F. As people get older, changes occur in all parts of the body, including the brain.

G. Trying to deal with these life changes leaves some people confused or forgetful.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】F

【2】E

【3】G

【4】D

【5】C

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。健忘是衰老的正常表现。随着年龄的增长，身体的各个部位都会发生变化，包括大脑。一些记忆问题与健康问题有关，而这些健康问题是可以治疗的。文章介绍了应对之法。

【1】根据前文Forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging.可知，健忘是衰老的正常表现。再根据下文As a result, some people may notice that it takes longer to learn new things; they don’t remember information as well as they did, or they lose things like their glasses, cellphones or other small items.(因此，一些人可能会注意到学习新事物需要更长的时间；他们记信息的能力不如以前，或者他们丢失了眼镜、手机或其他小东西。)，F项：As people get older, changes occur in all parts of the body, including the brain.(随着年龄的增长，身体的各个部位都会发生变化，包括大脑。)承上启下。故选F。

【2】根据后文For example, medication side effects, vitamin B12 shortage, alcoholism, tumors(肿瘤) or infections in the brain can cause memory loss.(例如，药物副作用、维生素B12缺乏、酗酒、肿瘤或脑部感染都会导致记忆丧失。)，E项：Some memory problems are related to health issues that may be treatable.(一些记忆问题与健康问题有关，而这些健康问题是可以治疗的。)符合文意。故选E。

【3】根据前文For instance, someone who has recently retired or who is coping with the death of a relative or a friend may feel sad, lonely or worried.(例如，一个最近退休的人，或者一个正在应对亲人或朋友死亡的人，可能会感到悲伤、孤独或担忧。)，G项：Trying to deal with these life changes leaves some people confused or forgetful.(试图应对这些生活变化会让一些人感到困惑或健忘。)符合文意。故选G项。

【4】根据前文The emotional problems can be eased by supportive friends and family.(支持你的朋友和家人可以缓解你的情绪问题。)，再根据下文Treatment may include counseling, medication or both.(治疗可能包括咨询、药物治疗或两者兼而有之。)，D项：But if they last for a long time, it is necessary to get help from a doctor.(但是如果它们持续很长时间，有必要从医生那里得到帮助。)承接上下文。故选D。

【5】根据前文If you’re concerned that you or someone you know has a serious memory problem, talk with your doctor.(如果你担心你或你认识的人有严重的记忆问题，和你的医生谈谈。)，C项：He or she can diagnose the problem or refer you to a specialist.(他或她可以诊断出这个问题，或者把你介绍给专家。)符合文意。故选C。