Nicole Delian, 17, suffers from a condition that makes her sleep up to 19 hours a day and as  much as 64 days in a row. Nicole Delian is tired of sleeping.
This 17-year-old teenager from North Fayette, Pa., has a rare condition called Kleine-Levin  Syndrome -- or "Sleeping Beauty Syndrome" -- that makes her sleep 18 to 19 hours a day.
And when she does wake up, she is often so tired out that she is in a sleepwalking state and  doesn't remember doing basic things like eating, according to KDKA-TV.
Nicole's sleepwalking state has been so severe that she once slept through the holidays, awaking one day in January when she finally opened Christmas gifts alongside her family,  according to ChartiersValley.Patch.com.   .
"She's never really adjusted to it," her mother, Vicki Delien told the website. "She's 17 now  and it really upsets her. She's missed out on a lot."
Delien told talk show host Jeff Probst that the teen has at times slept 32 to 64 days in a row,  waking only in sleepwalking mode to eat.
Kleine-Levin Syndrome is incredibly rare, only affecting about l,000 people worldwide, and very hard to diagnose.
In Nicole's' case, it took 25 months for doctors to diagnose her, according to ChartiersValley.Patch.com, and everything from a virus, to epilepsy(癫痫) to West Nile was mentioned, including, unfortunately, the possibility she was faking it for attention..
When a typical episode of Sleeping Beauty Syndrome begins, the patient becomes progressively drowsy(昏昏欲睡的) and sleeps for most of the day and night, waking only to eat or go to the bathroom, according to the Klein-Levin Syndrome Foundation website. "When awake, the patient's whole behavior is changed, often appearing “stupid" or childlike. When awake he experiences confusion, complete lack of energy, and lack of emotions."
Patients also report that everything seems out of focus, and that they are hypersensitive to noise and light. Some patients also have intense food cravings(渴望).
The Delians did not say whether Nicole has experienced these symptoms.
There is no known cure, but Nicole's family is using a combination of epilepsy and narcolepsy(发作性嗜睡病)medication to minimize the incidents to just two a year.
【小题1】What's the reflection of Nicole's sleepwalking state?

A.Being forgetful.B.Missing Christmas.
C.Sleeping around the clock.D.Being exhausted and bad-tempered.
【小题2】According to the passage, Kleine-Levin Syndrome         .
A.is not impossible for doctors to diagnose
B.affects approximately l,000 people all round the country
C.is also known as Sleeping Beauty Syndrome which only affects females
D.makes those suffering this condition sleep as much as 64 days in a row without eating
【小题3】Frorn the passage we can infer that        .
A.the disease will change the patients' behavior for good
B.the case of Nicole has been covered several times by different media
C.the.patients of this kind are more and more sleepy when the syndrome begins
D.the patients of this kind become too sensitive to being exposed to any noise and light
【小题4】According to the passage, Nicole           .
A.was once suspected of lying about her condition
B.has a good appetite for food because of the disease
C.has adapted to the condition and can well cope with it
D.will be cured of the disease by using the combined medication

Nicole Delian, 17, suffers from a condition that makes her sleep up to 19 hours a day and as  much as 64 days in a row. Nicole Delian is tired of sleeping.

This 17-year-old teenager from North Fayette, Pa., has a rare condition called Kleine-Levin  Syndrome -- or "Sleeping Beauty Syndrome" -- that makes her sleep 18 to 19 hours a day.

And when she does wake up, she is often so tired out that she is in a sleepwalking state and  doesn't remember doing basic things like eating, according to KDKA-TV.

Nicole's sleepwalking state has been so severe that she once slept through the holidays, awaking one day in January when she finally opened Christmas gifts alongside her family,  according to ChartiersValley.Patch.com.   .

"She's never really adjusted to it," her mother, Vicki Delien told the website. "She's 17 now  and it really upsets her. She's missed out on a lot."

Delien told talk show host Jeff Probst that the teen has at times slept 32 to 64 days in a row,  waking only in sleepwalking mode to eat.

Kleine-Levin Syndrome is incredibly rare, only affecting about l,000 people worldwide, and very hard to diagnose.

In Nicole's' case, it took 25 months for doctors to diagnose her, according to ChartiersValley.Patch.com, and everything from a virus, to epilepsy(癫痫) to West Nile was mentioned, including, unfortunately, the possibility she was faking it for attention..

When a typical episode of Sleeping Beauty Syndrome begins, the patient becomes progressively drowsy(昏昏欲睡的) and sleeps for most of the day and night, waking only to eat or go to the bathroom, according to the Klein-Levin Syndrome Foundation website. "When awake, the patient's whole behavior is changed, often appearing “stupid" or childlike. When awake he experiences confusion, complete lack of energy, and lack of emotions."

Patients also report that everything seems out of focus, and that they are hypersensitive to noise and light. Some patients also have intense food cravings(渴望).

The Delians did not say whether Nicole has experienced these symptoms.

There is no known cure, but Nicole's family is using a combination of epilepsy and narcolepsy(发作性嗜睡病)medication to minimize the incidents to just two a year.

1.What's the reflection of Nicole's sleepwalking state?

A.Being forgetful.                       B.Missing Christmas.

C.Sleeping around the clock.               D.Being exhausted and bad-tempered.

2.According to the passage, Kleine-Levin Syndrome         .

A.is not impossible for doctors to diagnose

B.affects approximately l,000 people all round the country

C.is also known as Sleeping Beauty Syndrome which only affects females

D.makes those suffering this condition sleep as much as 64 days in a row without eating

3.Frorn the passage we can infer that        .

A.the disease will change the patients' behavior for good

B.the case of Nicole has been covered several times by different media

C.the.patients of this kind are more and more sleepy when the syndrome begins

D.the patients of this kind become too sensitive to being exposed to any noise and light

4.According to the passage, Nicole           .

A.was once suspected of lying about her condition

B.has a good appetite for food because of the disease

C.has adapted to the condition and can well cope with it

D.will be cured of the disease by using the combined medication

 

Dear Carol,

I wear braces (牙箍) and I know I look just terrible in them. Is there anything I can do to improve my appearance until they come off?

Connie N.

Philadelphia, PA

Dear Connie,

Start by thinking about how good you are going to look when your braces come off. If you are negative about your appearance, people will pick that up right away about you. In the meantime there are several things that you can do to lift your spirits:

Change your hairstyle. Be sure to get a good cut so that the shape of your hair will be flattering to your face and also good for your type of hair (fine, thick, straight, curly, etc.) Choose a hairstyle that draws attention away from your face. Hair pulled back into a pony-tail or into a ball on top or slightly off-center can be attractive and practical for this purpose.

Keep skin clean. If you choose to wear makeup(化妆品), it should look natural. Blusher(腮红) and lip gloss(润唇膏) in light tones of peach or pink are best.

Be well-groomed(打扮). Neatness really counts. People see a total look about you before they ever become aware of your braces. And first impressions are lasting ones!

68. Why did Connie write to Carol?

A. Because she really cared about her clothes.

B. Because she cared much about her appearance.

C. Because her teeth were not good.

D. Because she didn’t know how to make up.

69. Carol’s idea about one’s appearance is that ___________.

A. change your hairstyle and you will look beautiful

B. wear your make-up and you will look good

C. neatness is not important

D. if you yourself don’t think you look smart, neither will people

70. Carol tries to let Connie know that ___________.

A. the deepest impressions one leaves on others is the first ones

B. spirits are important when we talk about one’s appearance

C. there are some practical ways to draw people’s attention away from where you don’t feel good 

D. all of the above

71. The underlined word “count” means “___________” in the last paragraph.

A. say numbers in order        B. be of importance           C. not include        D. be accepted

 

Dear Carol,

  I wear braces (牙箍) and I know I look just terrible in them. Is there anything I can do to improve my appearance until they come off?

                                                       Connie N.

Philadelphia, PA

Dear Connie,

  Start by thinking about how good you are going to look when your braces come off. If you are negative about your appearance, people will pick that up right away about you. In the meantime there are several things that you can do to lift your spirits:

l         Change your hairstyle. Be sure to get a good cut so that the shape of your hair will make your face prettier and also good for your type of hair (fine, thick, straight, curly, etc.) Choose a hairstyle that draws attention away from your face. Hair pulled back into a pony-tail or into a ball on top or slightly off-center can be attractive and practical for this purpose.

l         Keep skin clean. If you choose to wear makeup, it should look natural. Blusher(腮红) and lipstick in light color of peach or pink are best.

l         Be well-groomed(梳洗整洁的). Neatness really counts. People see a total look about you before they ever become aware of your braces. And first impressions are lasting ones!

                    Carol

1.Why did Connie write to Carol?

       A.Because she really care about her clothes.

       B.Because she cared much about her appearance.

       C.Because her teeth were not good.

       D.Because she didn't know how to make up.

2.Carol's idea about one's appearance is ______.

       A.change your hairstyle and you will look beautiful

       B.keep your skin clean and you will look good

       C.neatness really counts

       D.if you yourself don't think you look smart, neither will other people

3.Carol tries to let Connie know that _______.

       A.the deepest impressions one leaves on others is the first ones

       B.spirits are important when we talk about one's appearance

    C.there are some practical ways to draw people's attention away from where you don't feel good

    D.all of the above

4.The underlined word “count” means ________ in the passage.

A.say numbers in order                        B.be of importance    

       C.not include                                      D.be accepted

    Lincoln Technical Institute is a trade school with several locations in the Northeast and an increasing number of campuses in other parts of the United States. By February, 2011, there have been four campuses in the state of Pennsylvania. Depending on which campus a student chooses to attend, he or she can get different classroom and hand - on training on jobs such as repairing and maintaining machines and engines. Students seeking a new career should first learn what job programs are available at each Lincoln Tech PA campus. They can then apply for training for a new career.

Lincoln Technical Institute Allentown, PA Campus

The Allentown campus has been in business since 1949 as a technical school. It offers the following trade - based training programs: electronic engineering, pharmacy technician, PC systems and support, medical assisting and medical management.

5151 Tilghman Street                           Allentown, PA 18104

    610 - 398 - 5300

    Lincoln Tech Center City Philadelphia, PA Campus

    This campus is in the University City area of Philadelphia.  If offers career training in the following fields: pharmacy technician, PC systems and support, nursing, medical management and medical assisting.

    3600 Market Street                             Philadelphia, PA 19104

    215 - 382 - 1553

    Lincoln Tech Northeast Philadelphia, PA Campus

    The Lincoln Tech Northeast Philadelphia campus offers the following training courses: computer networking and security, PC systems and support, medical management medical assisting and pharmacy technician.

    2180 Horning Road                            Philadelphia, PA 19116

    215 - 969 - 0869

    Lincoln Tech Philadelphia, PA Campus

    The main Lincoln Tech campus is the one that only offers the Automotive Tech course. Come here if you want to get work as an automotive repair and maintenance expert.

9191 Torresdale Avenue                         Philadelphia, PA 19136

    215 - 335 - 0800

    If you would like to know more information about any of these job - training courses or Lincoln Tech PA campuses, you can click on the campus name, fill out the request form and put forward your questions.

59. We can learn from the passage that Lincoln Technical Institute _________.

A. is in Northeast Pennsylvania, the US

    B. has several campuses whose areas are increasing

    C. has been a separate college since February, 2011

    D. offers its students practical training in any campus

60. If you want to know about the course on electronics, you can call ________.

    A. 215-335-0800                      B. 215-969-0869

    C. 215-382-1553                      D. 610-398-5300

61. Which campus is in the education center of Philadelphia?

    A. Lincoln Tech Philadelphia, PA Campus

    B. Lincoln Tech Northeast Philadelphia, PA Campus

    C. Lincoln Tech Center City Philadelphia, PA Campus

    D. Lincoln Technical Institute Allentown, PA Campus

62. The main Lincoln Tech campus will help its students become ________.

    A. auto mechanics                     B. pharmacy technicians

C. medical assistants                   D. computer programmers

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