E-mail can be a powerful new tool in improving communication between patients and doctors, according to one expert.

“Using the Internet, doctors can answer more questions from more patients in a shorter time,” writes Dr. Dada Pal, a famous doctor in Manchester, UK.

  According to Pal, nearly forty percent of American patients say they have used e-mail to communicate with a doctor.

  He notes, however, that although patients have such interest, only up to two percent of doctors in the united States offer e-mail service.

  Using e-mail, doctors can make sure of their advice and point, patient to patient information materials and other resources on the Internet. It's said that more than ten thousand healthoriented websites already exist now.

  However, some people worry that widespread use of medical e-mail might set up two kinds of care—one for Internet“haves” and another for the “have-nots”

  But Pal points out that“ by the year 2000 nearly every library will offer (Internet and e-mail) services in the United States, allowing even low-income patients to use such means.” Pal also talks about other possible barriers to the acceptance of medical e-mail.

  “Doctors may be unwilling to offer e-mail services for fear of increasing workload and uncertainty about payment for the time they spent,” he explains, and patients may worry that their medical information might be read by others.“But these problems can all be solved,” he adds.

  E-mail may well help us a lot in health care, Pal concludes. “Patients can get in normal clinics,” he points out, “and they might find communication on the information superhighway less fearful, than face-to-face dialogues with their doctors.”

(  )(1). The article introduces a new way of patient-doctor communication __________.

A. by e-mail               B. by visiting

C. by searching the Internet         D. by using the computer

(  ) (2). According to the passage, some people worry that __________.

A. it might have to serve both who have access to the Internet and those who don't

B. it might meet double doubts from those who have access to the Internet and those who don't

C. it might make trouble between those who can use the Internet and those who can't

D. it might make trouble between those who have Internet experiences and those who haven't

(  ) (3). All the following points are advantages of using medical e-mail except __________.

A. it is more reliable

B. it is less frightening

C. it troubles patients and doctors to understand each other better

D. it provides patients more choices of treatment

(  )(4). What does the word “barriers” mean?

A.可能   B. 危险     C. 障碍    D.秘密

(  ) (5). Which of the following is true about e-mail in the United States?

A. Every patient cannot use it.

B. Only doctors can use it.

C. Patients needn't pay for their treatment by using e-mail.

D. No others can read the information sent by e-mail.

Because earthquakes happen without warning, it’s important to take steps now to prepare. Because you don’t know where you will be when an earthquake happens, prepare some supplies for your home, workplace, and car.
1. Water.
A person needs at least 1/2 gallon of water daily just for drinking. Store at least1 gallon of water per person per day and be prepared for a 72-hour period. It’s suggested that you buy bottled water. Keep bottled water in its original container and do not open it until you need to use it. Also, do check the “use by” date.
2. Food.
It’s always a practical idea to keep a supply of non-perishable(不易腐烂的) food on hand. Have an enough supply of canned food, dried milk, dried fruits, non-salted nuts and canned juices for at least 72 hours.
3. Flashlights and spare batteries.
Keep a flashlight beside your bed, at your place of work, and in your car. Do not use matches or candles after an earthquake until you are sure that no gas leaks.
Prepare a battery –powered radio and spare batteries. Most telephones will be out of order, so radios will be your best source of information.
4. Clothes.
If you live in a cold place, you must think about warmth. You might not have heat after an earthquake. Think about your clothing and bedding supplies.
【小题1】You should prepare all of the following except _______________.

A.canned juices
B.dried fruits
C.fresh vegetables
D.dried milk
【小题2】If you live in a cold place, you should prepare _______________ .
A.some warm clothes and bedding supplies
B.some hot water
C.some batteries
D.some flashlights
【小题3】According to the article we know that _________________.
A.clothes are used to protect your head
B.a telephone is the most important prepared thing
C.flashlights but not matches are first used after earthquakes
D.we need to prepare some supplies only at home



Have you heard about “Survival Holidays”? It is for children to go into the lonely place for exciting activities. Now about 1,100 companies are allowed to take children into the great outdoors without their parents.
The reason why people like “Survival Holidays” is that they think being close to nature is good for children. Many children in big cities spend all time watching TV and playing computer games. “Survival Holidays” gives them an important change.
Is “Survival Holidays” a wonderful idea? Maybe it is. Children need more free time to play. They need to be left on their own, without adults disturbing (干扰) them. Parents care too much about their children. They like to see the children being busy with activities that are controlled (控制) by adults, which causes many problems. Children don’t know what to do when they are in danger. Even something like crossing a small river seems to be a hard challenge. Children are not comfortable with danger. Even slight danger like getting their feet wet or falling down seems very terrible to them.
Many people think the survival activities are good for children. Even years later, they will still remember what they have learned. Some have learned to stay calm in dangerous times. Some have learned how to keep safe. Others have learned how to work in a team. All these skills will help them a lot in their lives.
【小题1】What is “Survival Holidays” according to the passage?

A.It is summer holidays.
B.It is winter holidays.
C.It is a kind of holidays to escape from danger.
D.It is a holiday to go into the lonely place for exciting activities.
【小题2】Which children may take part in “Survival Holidays”?
A.Poor children.
B.Rich children.
C.Children from cities.
D.Children from the countryside.
【小题3】What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?
A.The reasons people dislike “Survival Holidays”.
B.The advantages of “Survival Holidays”.
C.The disadvantages of “Survival Holidays”.
D.The suggestions of taking part in “Survival Holidays”.
【小题4】In a “Survival Holidays” children can learn the following except ________.
A.how to get good grades
B.how to stay calm in different times
C.how to keep safe when they meet danger
D.how to work in a team
【小题5】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.No companies can hold “Survival Holidays”.
B.Parents can take part in “Survival Holidays” with their children.
C.Parents like to keep their children busy with activities controlled by adults.
D.Children don’t listen to their parents any more after “Survival Holidays”.

Classes resumed (恢复) Thursday for the students of a school in Newtown, Conn, where a gunman last month killed 20 children and 6 adults in the second-largest school shooting in U.S. history.
With their school still being treated as a crime scene, more than 400 students of Sandy Hook Primary School attended classes in neighbouring Monroe.
Returning students, teachers and administrators were met by a large police presence outside their new school. Several officers guarded the entrance and checked IDs of parents dropping off children.
Law-enforcement officers guarding the new school called it “the safest school in America.”
Students found the same chairs and desks, when possible. Their classroom walls were painted the same colours and hung with the same pictures. Other details, such as the location of bookshelves and cubby holes, were replicated (复制) as much as possible.
The school district said parents who wanted to be close to their children were welcome to visit and stay in classrooms or an auditorium.
Newtown superintendent Janet Robinson said officials would do their best to make the students feel at ease.
“We will be doing a normal day.” She said.
【小题1】The students of Sandy Hook Elementary School resumed classes in a new school in Monroe because       .

A.their school fell down because of a natural disaster
B.the government needs to use the land of their school
C.their school is too small to hold more than 400 students
D.a shooting crime happened in their school and it was still treated as a crime scene
【小题2】Why do the law-enforcement officers call the new school “the safest school in America?
A. There are few policemen outside the new school.
B. The school has the newest classrooms and buildings.
C. Any adult who is near the new school needn’t be checked his ID.
D. There are some officers who guarded the entrance of the new school.
【小题3】A lot of things in the new school were replicated as much as possible except       .
A.chairs and desks
B.classroom walls
C.the location of the fans and air conditioners
D.the location of bookshelves and cubby holes
【小题4】“… to make the students feel at ease.” The phrase “feel at ease” most likely means       .
A.feel at homeB.feel fresh and curious
C.feel happy and luckyD.feel safe and relaxed
【小题5】Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.The students have resumed classes in a new school.
B.A shooting crime happened in an American primary school.
C.The officials will do their best to make the students feel at ease.
D.The school children’s parents are not allowed to stay with their children in school.

“The only thing holding you back is yourself. Never say never”, said a rising 17-year-old singer, Justin Bieber, who was just an ordinary boy in Canada a few years ago.

After the accident of falling from the 18th floor and lying in the snow for three hours, my hands were frozen and my spinal cord (脊髓)was seriously injured. All the doctors and professors in the famous hospitals in Beijing told me that there was little chance for my hands and my body to recover (康复).

After half a year of medical treatments and recovering exercises, I could not make any more progress for over a year. What was worse , I suffered a lot from depression (绝望). On top of this, I suffered from insomnia, making every minute of the night seem to last forever. Hopelessly, mom and I came back to my hometown, which is small town in Guangdong.

At that time, I thought that I would never be able to walk again. I would never love and be loved. I would never be able to earn even a penny. I would never be able to repay the kindness I got from my parents and many nice people. Life was meaningless.

Now two years has passed. My hands are 80% recovered. I can even type faster than a healthy person! Up to now, I have worked for a law firm as an interpreter for half a year already. Although I don’t earn as much as before, I am able to pay for the food and clothes I need. What’s more, I even have extra money to buy thanksgiving presents for my parents and my boyfriend. Through my blogs (博客) , many people get to know me and like me. I can bring happiness to them. I can help those who are still suffering from depression and the pain of illnesses by chatting with them….You see, I am living a meaningful life and I am happier than ever I could have dreamed.

So, my friends, never say never. As long as you are alive, there is always hope and possibilities. It is never too late to take action to realize your dreams.     (382 words)

1.What’s the writer’s present job?

  A. A singer.              B. A typist .               C. A professor .     D. An interpreter.

2.What does the underlined word “insomnia” in the third paragraph mean in Chinese?

  A. 失眠                B. 失忆                  C. 麻木           D. 低烧

3.All of the following words can be used to describe the writer’s present life EXCEPT___________.

   A. helpful              B. meaningful              C. painful         D. hopeful

4.According to the passage, which of the following statements about the writer is TRUE?

   A. She gets a lot of help through her blogs.         

B. She is in love with a young man at present.

   C. She got medical treatment soon after the accident. 

D. She had no job and earned little before the accident.

 

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