15 Million Americans Suffer from Social Anxiety

    Social anxiety disorder prevents some l 5 million Americans from leading normal social and romantic fives,a new survey finds.

  The disorder leaves many isolated(孤立)and ashamed.36 percent of those with social

anxiety disorder have suffered for l0 year's or more before seeking help,the Anxiety Disorders Association of America reports.

    “Social anxiety disorder is when somebody has a strong and long fear of social or performance situations,” Jerilyn Ross,the Association’s president and CE0,said.“The condition causes people to avoid common,everyday situations and even other people for fear of being judged or criticized or embarrassing(使……尴尬)themselves.”

    Social anxiety disorder Can affect daily life and job performance.It also makes it very difficult for people to develop friends and romantic partnerships.

  “People with this disorder recognize their fear is unreasonable,”Ross noted.But they feel powerless to do anything about it.”

  The disorder also has physical symptoms(症状),including heart palpitations(心悸),feelings that their throat will close up,sweating,faintness,trembling.

  “Among people with the disorder,75 percent said the condition affected their ability to do normal activities.In addition,69 percent said they didn’t want people to think they were crazy,and 58 percent said they were embarrassed by their condition.”Ross said.

    “However, when the condition is diagnosed and treated,many reported improvement in their fives.In fact,59 percent who were receiving treatment said treatment had a positive effect on their ability to have a romantic relationship.In addition,39 percent who had received treatment said knowing that treatment can be successful aided their decision to get help. Ross noted.

45.People with social anxiety disorder are afraid of

A.being left alone    B.leading normal lives 49.The passage is mainly about

A.a way of preventing building from breaking down

B.a series'-of earthquakes in Haiti and Chile

C.a way of warning before buildings collapse

D.a newly—discovered structure of a molecule

46.The percentage of sufferers who worry that others may consider them mad is

    A.36%    B.69%   C.75%    D.59%

47.It can be learned from the last paragraph that

A.treatment of the disorder has no positive effect at all

B.sufferers’ condition is often hard to be diagnosed

C.treatment of the disorder helps many sufferers recover

D.anxiety disorder sufferers often refuse medical treatment

48.The author writes this passage to

A.tell people not to be anxious about their social performance

B.advise social anxiety disorder sufferers to receive proper treatment

C.highly praise Jerilyn Ross’achievement in the social survey

D. introduce the findings of a social survey about social anxiety disorder

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E

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This week,We talk about the application process for American colleges and universities.This is Part Eight in our Foreign Student Series.Earlier,we explained  how to begin a search for schools by going to one of the American educational advising centers around the world.We also discussed the rules for entering in the United States.   71    

But if your goal is to come to the United States to study,then it is time to make a list of  colleges of universities that interest you.  72   Directors of foreign student admissions say students should apply to at least three schools.

Some students want to attend a small college.Others want to go to a big university.That university in Columbus.Ohio,in the Midwest,has almost fifty-two thousand students.There are students this year from around one hundred fifty countries.Ohio State provides international students with an application on its Web site.  73   Or you can print the forms and mail them with the payment.

Many colleges and universities have their applications and also their catalogs online.You should start on your applications at least two years before you want to begin studies.  74   But answering all the questions is not enough.Another important step is taking admissions tests.The SAT is the college entry test that American high school students most commonly take.  75  Colleges and universities may also require international students to take the TOEFL—the Test of English as a Foreign Language.

A.Completing a college application can take some time.

B.You can pay the application charge online with a credit card.

C.Another one is the ACT.

D.If a really big university appeals to you,then there aye ones like Ohio State.

E.Be sure to choose more than one.

F.And we talked about programs that can be completed online.

G.If you have a general question for our Foreign Student Series,write to special@voanews.com.

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