E

       In many societies, there is often greater acceptance of light skin than dark skin.Light skin may be seen as a mark of beauty, intelligence and success.These beliefs can lead to social pressure even within the same racial group.As a result, more and more people with dark skin are using skin-lightening products, even if they may face health risks.

       Many people believe that having whiter skin will improve their lives.They think they will have a better chance of getting a job or marrying into a better family.Or they want to look like what their society generally considers beautiful.

       Some beauty care products contain chemicals that make skin lighter.This process is also called bleaching (漂白).But some of the chemicals are extremely dangerous.One chemical has been linked to kidney (肾) damage and some kinds of cancer.It also causes low birth weight in babies when used by mothers-to-be.

       At first, bleaching products make the skin color lighter.But after long-term use they can cause problems.The chemicals in the products block and break down the natural process that gives color to skin.The skin loses its natural barrier to protect against sunlight.Then the skin can become thick and discolored.Usually the person will use more of the product in an effort to correct the problem, but this only makes it worse.

       Fatimata Ly treats skin problems in the Senegalese capital, Dakar.Doctor Ly says skin bleaching has become a problem throughout Senegal.She says the chemicals are now more dangerous because they are stronger.Some cases have resulted in blackened fingernails, infections and permanent skin damage.

       And these are not the only risks.Experts say some people who change their skin color suffer emotional damage.They feel regret and sadness.They feel that instead of risking their health, they should have learned to love and accept their skin color as it was.

72.Why has skin lightening become popular all over the world?                          

       A.There are many ways to help change skin color.                     

       B.Many people with dark skin have no confidence.                     

       C.Light skin seems to bring more advantages than dark skin.                          

       D.People with dark skin are facing the pressure from their family.

73.According to the passage, people using bleaching products would risk _____             

       A.thinner skin              B.low weight      

       C.lung cancer       D.emotional damage

74.Which of the following is NOT true about bleaching products?                         

       A.Some of them contain dangerous chemicals.                   

       B.They will not make the skin color lighter.                    

       C.They may cause skin damage.    

       D.They are likely to bring health risks.

75.The writer's attitude toward using bleaching products is ________.           

       A.supportive               B.positive                

       C.uncertain         D.negative

C

What is it that makes people happy? Youth, health, a good job, good looks, a flash car? None of these things, Spanish experts say.

     The concept(概念) of happiness is thought to be determined by genetics, while the rest depends on childhood environment and the process(过程) of growing up. Perhaps the most surprising thing about happiness is coming under increasingly close examination in Spain.

As the nation rises to the club of the world's wealthiest countries, people are discovering that material(物质的) things do not bring happiness.

     "Most people use money as a measure of human value," says Jesus Ynfante, author of a book on Spain's 300 biggest fortunes.  "Expensive products are regarded as the best. The rich are admired simply for being rich," Ynfante said.

     Yet psychologists(心理学家) warn that happiness as a moment of ecstatic pleasure(狂喜)--something that, by definition(定义) ,cannot last--while others speak of it as peace and acceptance of oneself. Polls(问卷调查) in different countries indicate that between 65 and 85 percent of the world's population regard themselves as reasonably happy.

     Around 40 percent of a person's happiness is that it has little to do with age, health, wealth, or other values thought to be important in Western society. For most Spaniards, happiness is linked with feeling close to other people. Happy people accept their limitations and set themselves reachable goals, experts say.

     There are life-style choices that favour happiness, such as exercise, eating carbohydrates and exposing oneself to sunlight. But the main secret of happiness is to take pleasure in small things.

     “If you are given a choice between eternal(永久的)happiness and a cheese sandwich, take the sandwich,” advises musician Julian Hernandez.

58. Spain, as this passage tells us, __________.

A. has built more clubs than the other countries

B. has owned the largest group of experts

C. has become one of the richest countries in the world

D. has produced the most wealth in the world

59. It can be concluded that Jesus Ynfante is__________.

     A. a famous expert            B. a famous psychologist

     C. one of the richest Spaniards    D. familiar with the richest Spaniards

60. As psychologists warn in this passage, people can't feel happy even if they_________.

     A. have too much money       B. only care about themselves

     C. don't do any homework      D. have a few relations

61 Happy people, as we can find in this passage, __________.

     A. are always full of feelings                   B. are always born in rich families

      C. always enjoy every achievement they get       D. always look down upon themselves

D

       The rising costs of health care have become a problem for many countries in the world. To deal with this problem, it is recommended that a big part of the government's health budget be used for health education and disease prevention instead of treatment. Actually, many kinds of diseases are preventable in many ways and preventing a disease is usually much cheaper than treating it. For example, people could avoid catching a cold if they dressed warmly when the weather starts getting cold. But many people get sick because they fail to do so, and have to spend money seeing a doctor.

       Daily habits like eating more healthy food would have kept millions of families from becoming bankrupt if the patients had taken measures for early prevention. For instance, keeping a balanced diet, such as not consuming too much animal fat and insuring a steady intake of vegetables and fruits, seems to be quite important.

       One very effective and costless way of prevention is regular exercise, which is necessary for a healthy mind and body. Regular exercise, such as running, walking, and playing sports is a good way to make people feel better or reduce stress.

       In addition, health education plays a key role in improving people's health. By giving people more information about health, countries could help people understand the importance of disease prevention and ways to achieve it. For example, knowing one's family medical history is an effective way to help keep healthy. Information about health problems among close relatives will make them aware of what they should do to prevent certain diseases through lifestyle changes, which will work before it is too late.

       However, stressing disease prevention does not mean medical treatment is unimportant. After all, prevention and treatment are just two different means toward the same effect. In conclusion, we could save money on health care and treat patients more successfully if our country spends more money on health prevention and education.

67.What’s the best title of the passage?

       A.Prevention or Education?    B.Prevention or Treatment?

    C.Health or Illness?             D.Exercise or Illness?

68.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “bankrupt’’?

    A.Unable to be cured        B.Unable to pay one’s debts

    C.Stronger than ever before   D.More successful than ever before

69.We learn from the passage that       .

      A.dressing warmly can prevent diseases

      B.a balanced diet is cheaper than regular exercise

      C.the more health education, the better

      D.the government’s health budget should be increased

70.Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?

CP (Central Point)  P (Point)        Sp (Sub-point次要点)          C (Conclusion)

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