Elderly people who drink several cups of green tea a day are less likely to suffer from depression, probably due to a "feel good" chemical found in this type of tea, Japanese researchers said.
Several studies have    1 drinking green tea to lessening psychological problems and Kaijun Niu, of Tohoku University Graduate School, and colleagues found people    2  70 and older who drank four or more cups of green tea daily were 44 percent   3    likely to experience depression.
Green tea is widely  4   in many Asian countries, 5   China and Japan.
Niu's team  6    1,058 relatively healthy elderly men and women. About 34 percent of the men and 39 percent of the women had symptoms of    7  , according to the study that was  8     in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
A total of 488 participants said they    9   four or more cups of green tea a day, 284 said they downed two to three cups    10  and the rest reported having one or fewer cups daily.
According to the researchers, the    11   effect of drinking more    12   tea on alleviating symptoms of depression did not    13  after they factored in social and economic status, gender, diet, history of medical problems and       14 of antidepressants.
There was no   15   between consumption of black or oolong tea, or coffee, and   16    symptoms of depression.
A green tea component, the amino acid thiamine（硫胺素）, which is  17   to have a tranquilizing（鎮(zhèn)靜的）  18  on the brain, may 19  the "potentially beneficial effect" shown in the current study, Niu noted,   20  that more study is needed.
(   ) 1. A. linked              B. taken         C. considered               D. regarded
(   ) 2. A. aging                      B. aged          C. years                D. age
(   ) 3. A. more                B. little          C. less                  D. much
(    ) 4. A. sold                 B. planted      C. spread               D. consumed
(    ) 5. A. including          B. concluding C. containing               D. considering
(    ) 6. A. looked for               B. checked     C. investigated      D. asked
(    ) 7. A. optimism          B. happiness   C. bitterness          D. depression
(    ) 8. A. published         B. come out   C. appeared           D. showed
(    ) 9. A. ate                   B. drank               C. swallowed               D. chewed
(    ) 10. A. weekly           B. daily          C. monthly           D. yearly
(    ) 11. A. apparent         B. light          C. huge                D. gentle
(    ) 12. A. black                     B. oolong      C. coffee              D. green
(    ) 13. A. fade                      B. disappear   C. run                  D. decease
(   ) 14. A. influence               B. effect               C. use                   D. result
(    ) 15. A. association      B. use            C. comparison       D. difference
(    ) 16. A. lower             B. increase     C. strengthen         D. cause
(    ) 17. A. assumed          B. thought     C. imaged              D. hoped
(    ) 18. A. effect             B. affect               C. effort                      D. outcome
(    ) 19. A. report             B. confirm     C. complete          D. explain
(    ) 20. A. adding            B. addressing        C. speaking           D. saying
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本文論述的是：喝綠茶可以減緩老年人的精神抑郁癥。在做本完形填空題的時(shí)候，需要同學(xué)們結(jié)合自己知道的有關(guān)綠茶的常識(shí)及聯(lián)系文章的上下文之間的語意來確定答案。
1. A 此題考查動(dòng)詞詞義的簡(jiǎn)單辨析。這一句的意思：某些研究把喝綠茶跟緩解精神問題聯(lián)系起來，我們得知用A項(xiàng)：link…to…, 把……和……聯(lián)系起來，其他三項(xiàng)依次分別表示：帶走，考慮，認(rèn)為，都無此意。
2. B 此題的解題關(guān)鍵是得知道aged是個(gè)形容詞，意思是：……歲的，而其他的三項(xiàng)均無此意。最容易錯(cuò)選的是years和age，然而此兩個(gè)詞的正確用法是：70 years old和at the age of 70，aging本身就是個(gè)錯(cuò)誤，故選擇B項(xiàng)。
3. C 解此題的關(guān)鍵是得聯(lián)系上下文的邏輯關(guān)系。文章的第一句就說：老年人喝綠茶可以少有可能患抑郁癥。此時(shí)也是這個(gè)意思，只不過多了個(gè)44%，more表示的意思剛好相反，又得用比較級(jí)，然而little和much是原級(jí)，所以選擇C項(xiàng)：比較少。
4. D 這個(gè)題得結(jié)合常識(shí)和把握文章的話題。文章說的是：老齡人喝綠茶。這里的“喝”，就說consume：消耗，消費(fèi)。ABC項(xiàng)依次的意思是：賣（sold是sell的過去式），種植，傳播，故我們選擇D項(xiàng)。
5. A 考查的是近義詞和形狀相近的詞的辨析。Include：包括（整體），contain：包含（元素），又因?yàn)橹袊腿毡径紝儆趤喼�，再者，其邏輯主語是countries，和include這個(gè)動(dòng)詞之間是主動(dòng)關(guān)系，conclude：得出結(jié)論；consider：考慮，故選用including
6. C 這一空的考查的動(dòng)詞詞義的辨析。結(jié)合上下文我們得知：Niu和他的同事在大學(xué)里作研究，要研究就得調(diào)查，也就是investigate，而別的三項(xiàng)的語意分別是：尋找，核對(duì)，問，都就顯得不合適了。
7. D 考查名詞詞義的準(zhǔn)確記憶。全文講述的都是老年人喝綠茶可以少患抑郁癥。ABC項(xiàng)的含義分別是：樂觀，高興，辛酸。這兒的D項(xiàng)意思是：depression，抑郁。故D為正確答案。
8. A 檢測(cè)聯(lián)系上下文的能力。the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition明顯是一份雜志，當(dāng)然這項(xiàng)研究要“刊登（published）”在雜志上，也就是選擇A項(xiàng)，而不是BC兩項(xiàng)，這是因?yàn)樗麄兙蜎]有被動(dòng)語態(tài)這樣的用法，come out的用法是：sth.come out：……出版了。appear的用法跟它相似。而D項(xiàng)的show表示意思是：展示，邏輯上頁也不合適。
9. B 此題考查動(dòng)詞詞義的辨析。茶當(dāng)然是用來喝的，也即是：drink，它的過去式就是drank。而不是ACD項(xiàng)分別表達(dá)得“吃，吞，嚼”之意。
10.B 此題考查的是喝茶的常識(shí)，當(dāng)然是“每天”（daily）喝兩到三杯茶，不可能“每周（weekly），每月（monthly），每年（yearly）”才喝三杯茶。故B項(xiàng)正確。
11.A 考查形容詞詞義的辨析。從文章前面的論述我們得知：老年人喝綠茶可以少患抑郁癥，并且可也大幅度的降低幾率，這個(gè)效果當(dāng)然很明顯，也即是：apparent，而不是BCD項(xiàng)分別依次所表示含義：輕微的，巨大的，溫柔的。
12.D 考查上下文邏輯關(guān)系的照應(yīng)。文章的開頭第一句就說是綠茶：green tea，也就是D項(xiàng)，而不是紅茶（black tea）和烏龍茶（oolong tea），更不是什么咖啡（coffee）
13.A 這一題的關(guān)鍵是厘清這一段的邏輯關(guān)系和語意：在這些研究人員看來，在他們把各種社會(huì)、經(jīng)濟(jì)地位、性別、飲食、各種患病史和使用抗抑郁癥藥等等考慮進(jìn)來之后，喝綠茶有減緩精神壓抑的明顯作用也很明顯，也就是沒有消退：fade，暗淡，褪色，消退。BCD項(xiàng)表示的意思不合適：disappear（消失），run(跑)，decease（死亡）。
14.C 檢測(cè)名詞詞義的準(zhǔn)確記憶和上下文語言邏輯之間的照應(yīng)。由上一題的分析我們得知，此空需填上表示使用之意的詞語，C項(xiàng)use就是這個(gè)意思；ABD三項(xiàng)表示的意思依次分別是：影響，作用，結(jié)果，在語言邏輯上都不合適。
15.A檢測(cè)名詞詞義的準(zhǔn)確記憶和上下文語言邏輯的照應(yīng)。這一段是拿綠茶和紅茶還有咖啡相比較，意思是說：喝紅茶或者咖啡與抑郁癥的癥狀有所降低之間沒有聯(lián)系，也就是：association，聯(lián)系。BCD項(xiàng)的意思分別是：使用，比較，不同，語言邏輯上都不合適。故A項(xiàng)為正確答案。
16.A檢測(cè)動(dòng)詞詞義的準(zhǔn)確記憶和上下文語言邏輯的照應(yīng)。由上一題的分析，我們知道此處要填上表示“減少”或者“降低”之意的動(dòng)詞，也就是lower，其余BCD三項(xiàng)的意思分別依次是：增加，加強(qiáng)，導(dǎo)致。無論意思上還是邏輯上都不合適。故選擇A項(xiàng)。
17.B 考查近義詞的辨析。我們可以從這些詞的基本意思結(jié)合這一段的語境來確定答案。語境是：Niu指明說，他認(rèn)為對(duì)大腦有著鎮(zhèn)靜作用的硫胺素可以解釋在這項(xiàng)研究里表明的這種潛在的有益的影響。又補(bǔ)充說，還有必要再作研究。因?yàn)槭亲鲅芯�，所以不能是假�?assume)和想象(image)。而hope根本就沒有這樣的用法。
18.A檢測(cè)名詞詞義的準(zhǔn)確記憶和上下文語言邏輯的照應(yīng)。由上一題的分析我們知道此題要填上表示“影響”之意的名詞，也就是effect，而不是CD三項(xiàng)依次表示的意思：努力，結(jié)果，B項(xiàng)的affect(影響)是個(gè)動(dòng)詞。而不是名詞；又因?yàn)閔ave an/a…..effect on是固定的搭配，故選A項(xiàng)。解這個(gè)題的關(guān)鍵是單詞的準(zhǔn)確記憶，包括它們的詞形、詞性和詞義。
19.D考查的是動(dòng)詞的詞義的辨析，由上一題所分析的語境得知此空要表達(dá)的意思是：硫胺素可以說明這種潛在的有益影響。這四個(gè)詞中只有explain有解釋說明之意，其余ABC三項(xiàng)表達(dá)的意思依次分別是：報(bào)道，證實(shí)，完成；無論是意思還是邏輯上都不照應(yīng)，故D項(xiàng)為正確答案。
20.A考查近義詞的含義和辨析。有上下文的語境我們得知：Niu前面已經(jīng)說了一句，現(xiàn)在是“接著說”，也就是adding。B項(xiàng)的意思：致辭，演說；C項(xiàng)的意思：說（語言）；D項(xiàng)的迷惑性最大，但是它的意思是：說（言語）。故選擇A項(xiàng)：接著說。
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Most of us fear getting up and speaking in public. Many people don’t like to go gathering where they don’t know anyone, but while most of us soldier on (迎難而上), those with social anxiety disorder are often stopped by the terror and worry.
Research shows that around fifteen million Americans suffer from social anxiety disorder. People in this condition feel that they are always being watched. Even though they know these fears are unreasonable, they cannot overcome their fears on their own.
Social anxiety disorder sufferers are often misdiagnosed with conditions such as schizophrenia (精神分裂癥) and personality disorder. Many feel lonely, and are unsure whether anyone else can understand their thoughts and emotions. This can lead to withdrawal from most social situations, even to being unable to hold employment.
Those who suffer from social anxiety disorder are often dismissed(辭退)as being shy. This is simply not the case; shyness is not even a symptom of social anxiety disorder. The majority of sufferers find their symptoms linked to specific situations, rather than all types of social interactions.
An important step in overcoming social anxiety disorder is seeking out a therapist who specializes in training this type of disorder. Group treatment has been shown to be especially effective. Medication also help reduce the symptoms, but it should not be used as a replacement for psychotherapy (心理療法).
On your own, you can help reduce the symptoms by taking deep breaths and practising medication or prayer. Alcohol and nicotine should be avoided, as both can cause panic attacks. Exercises can relieve the symptoms, because it burns up the chemicals in your body that cause stress.
54.Patients with social anxiety disorder_________________.
A. are shy in all situations
B. feel they don’t understand themselves
C. are anxious and terrified while speaking in public
D. feel it is unreasonable to be watched by others
55. We know from the passage that___________________________________.
A. most people will try to fight against social anxiety disorder
B. shyness is the main symptom of social anxiety disorder
C. people who feel lonely are often misdiagnosed with social anxiety disorder
D. psychotherapy is very important in treating social anxiety disorder
56. According to the passage, if Jack suffers from social anxiety disorder, he should_________.
A. burn up some unsafe chemicals             B. ask for help from a doctor
C. practise speaking in public                 D. resign from his present job
57. We are most likely to find this passage in__________.
A. American Culture                        B. Cross Country
         C. Family Doctor                          D. English Nature

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Because of the stress and strains of modern life folks today would rather watch television than get together with neighbors. Their behavior doesn't mirror TV soaps like Coronation Street and East Enders.?
The Street's Ashley Peacock and Toyah Battersby know all their neighbors. But the Royal Mail survey shows that real-life under?35s wouldn't dream of popping next door for a chat or to borrow a cup of sugar.?
Three out of ten say they wouldn't know their neighbors if they saw them in the street. The same proportion would only offer to help neighbors if absolutely necessary, while thirty-one??percent? don't want to get to know them better. Twenty-six percent rarely or never speak to the person next door. Thirty-five percent only talk to neighbors occasionally, and six percent actively dislike them. The older generation are still sociable, with seventy percent of over?55s ?taking? time to chat to people next door. The report says: “In the past, the British tradition of village green gossip（閑聊）between neighbors was celebrated worldwide. But there's been a clear shift away from local links by the young generation.” Londoners are least likely to be neighbors, with a third rarely or never chatting over the garden fence. People in the Midlands—where 65 percent often speak to their neighbors are most friendly.?
Sociologist Jane Blakeman said: “People are working longer hours than ever before, and are traveling further to work. It leaves them far less time at home.”?
小題1:Almost a third of young people_______.?
A．know their neighbours quite well?
B．have no idea who lives next door to them ?
C．talk to their neighbours when they want to borrow something?
D．spend time chatting with neighbours like their parents?
小題2:It can be inferred that Ashley Peacock and Toyah Battersby are both_______.?
A．important roles in a popular TV series
B．famous stars in TV programmes?
C．old soap operas
D．members of royal family?
小題3:Gossip among neighbours is still common among_______.?
A．people under?35sB．people between 35 and 55?
C．people over?55sD．people of different ages?
小題4:There is a difference between London and the rest of Britain mainly in that non-Londoners
_______.?
A．would help their neighbours only when necessary?
B．a(chǎn)re less likely to have good relations with their neighbours ?
C．wouldn't travel far and find more time to chat with neighbours?
D．a(chǎn)re more likely to keep up the old British tradition of having a chat over garden fence

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A new study has found no evidence that sunscreen, commonly used to reduce the risk of skin cancer, actually increase the risk.
Researchers from the University of Iowa based their findings on a review of 18 earlier studies that looked at the association between sunscreen use and melanoma (黑素瘤). They said that they found flaws in studies that had reported associations between sunscreen use and higher risk of melanoma
Most health experts believe that by protecting the skin from the harmful effects of the sun, sunscreen helps prevent skin cancer, which is increasing in incidence (發(fā)生率) faster than any other cancer in the United States.
But questions has been raised about sunscreen and whether it may has opposite effect, perhaps by allowing people to remain exposed to the sun longer without burning.
The researchers said that among the problems with some earlier studies is that they often failed to take into account that those people most at risk for skin cancer--- people with fair skin and freckles (雀斑), for example--- are more likely to use sunscreen. As a result, it may appear that sunscreen users get cancer more often.
The studies, which generally relied on volunteers to recall their sunscreen use, were also unable to prove how well the products had been applied, said the new study.
小題1:72. The underlined word “flaws” in the 2nd paragraph most probably means ______.
A．evidenceB．factsC．faultsD．failures
小題2:73. People with fair skin and freckles          .
A．seldom use sunscreenB．a(chǎn)re more in danger of skin cancer
C．can be free from the harm of the sunD．often expose themselves to the sun
小題3:74. We can learn from the passage that ______.
A．sunscreen users get skin cancer more often
B．the volunteers have proved the effect of sunscreen
C．the new study was based on the experiences of volunteers
D．the number of skin cancer patients is increasing in America
小題4:75. Which of the following can be the title for this passage?
A．Sunscreen to Prevent Skin CancerB．Sunscreen to Increase Skin Cancer
C．Skin Cancer Caused by SunscreenD．Skin Cancer Caused by Freckles

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Since the gene, called DAF-16 in worms, was found in many animals and in humans, the finding could open up new ways to affect aging, immunity(免疫)and resistance in humans, the scientists said.?
“We wanted to find out how normal aging is being governed by genes and what effect these genes have on other traits, such as immunity,” said Robin May of the University of Birmingham, who led the study.?
Populations across the world are aging at a surprising pace, bringing potentially big challenges for health and social care systems. A study by Danish scientists last year found that half of babies born in the rich world today will live to celebrate their 100th birthdays. Scientists are eager to find out how people age to try to develop drugs to help them stay healthier as their lives extend.?
“What we have found is that things like resistance and aging tend to go hand in hand,” May said in an interview.?
May’s team compared longevity, stress resistance and immunity in four related species of worm. They also looked for differences in the activity of DAF-16 in each of the four species, and found that they were all quite distinct.?
May said DAF-16 was active in most cells in the body and was very similar to a group of human genes called FOXO genes, which scientists believe play a role in the aging process.?
“The fact that subtle（微妙的）differences in DAF-16 between species seem to have such an impact on aging and health is very interesting and may explain how differences in lifespan and related traits have arisen during evolution,” May said.?
71. In which section may the text appear in a newspaper? ?
A. Education.              B. Science.          C. Entertainment.         D. Culture.
72. According to May_________,.?
A. resistance has a lot to do with aging?
B. FOXO genes can be found in worms?
C. genes play the same role in different species?
D. new drugs will change the genes in older people
73. What can we know from the third paragraph??
A. New ways have been found to affect aging. ?
B. Babies in the rich world will all live longer. ?
C. Present social care systems are poorly managed.?
D. Aging populations are causing more challenges.
74. From the text we know that DAF-16.?
A. is a gene that is only found in worms?
B. can make people live longer?
C. has an effect on aging and immunity?
D. has been quite familiar to scientists
75. What can be the best title of the passage??
A. Scientists Find Gene Linked to Aging?
B. Population Aging Faster than Expected?
C. How to Make People Live Longer?
D. Gene Determines How Long We Live

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