Question

     Several years ago, well-known writer and editor Norman Cousins became very ill. His body ached and he felt constantly tired. It was difficult for him to even __31__ around. His doctor told him that he would lose the ability to move and eventually die from the disease. He was told he had only a 1 in 500 chance of survival.

    __32__ the diagnosis(诊断), Cousins was determined to overcome the disease and survive. He had always been interested in medicine and had read a book, which discussed the idea of how body chemistry and health can be damaged by emotional stress and negative __33__. The book made Cousins think about the possible __34__ of positive attitudes and emotions. He thought, “Is it possible that love, hope, faith, laughter, confidence, and the __35__ to 1ive have positive treatment value?”

    He decided to concentrate on positive emotions as a way to treat some of the symptoms of his disease. In addition to his traditional medical treatment, he tried to put himself in situations that would __36__ positive emotions. “Laugh therapy” became part of his treatment. He __37__ time each day for watching comedy films, reading humorous books, and doing other activities that would draw out __38_ emotions. Within eight days of starting his ‘‘laugh therapy” program his pain began to __39__ and he was able to sleep more easily. He was able to return to work in a few months’ time and __40__ reached complete recovery after a few years.

 

31. A. run	B. pass	C. move	D. travel
32. A. Besides	B. Despite	C. Without	D. Beyond
33. A. attitudes	B. beliefs	C. goals	D. positions
34. A. shortcoming	B. harm	C. benefit	D. interest
35. A. emotion	B. pain	C. fear	D. will
36. A. bring about	B. set about	C. put up	D. make up
37. A. afforded	B. appointed	C. offered	D. arranged
38. A. positive	B. approving	C. strong	D. mixed
39. A. escape	B. decrease	C. shrink	D. end
40. A. generally	B. especially	C. actually	D. presently

Answer 1

CBACD   ADABC