Question

Why do some people flush when they drink alcohol? This effect is a common reaction to alcohol among East Asians. It affects about 36 percent of Japanese, Chinese and Koreans.
For many, even a small amount of alcohol can cause unpleasant effects. Most commonly, their face, neck and sometimes their whole body turn red. People might also feel uncomfortable and sick to their stomach. They might experience a burning sensation, increased heart rate, shortness of breath and headaches.
The cause is a genetic difference that they are born with called an ALDH2 deficiency (缺乏). It prevents their bodies from treating alcohol the way other people do. But the effects might be more serious than just a red face. Researchers warn of a link between this condition and an increased risk of cancer of the esophagus (食道) from drinking alcohol.
The more alcohol people with this deficiency drink, the greater their risk is. In Japan and South Korea, for example, many people have the deficiency but still drink heavily. Researchers found that these drinkers develop a form of esophageal cancer six to ten times more often than those without the deficiency.
Esophageal cancer is one of the deadliest cancers. It can be treated when found early, but once it grows the chances of survival drop sharply. The researchers estimate that at least five hundred forty million people have the deficiency, about eight percent of the world’s population.
Philip Brooks is a researcher at the National Institute in the United States. He says it is important to educate people about the link between the alcohol flushing effect and esophageal cancer. He says doctors should ask East Asian patients about their experiences with facial flushing after drinking alcohol. Those with a history of it should be advised to limit their alcohol use. They should also be warned that cigarette smoking works with the alcohol in a way that further increases the risk of esophageal cancer.
【小题1】The underlined word “flush” in Paragraph 1 probably means “_________”.

A．walk unsteadily	B．appear unpleasant
C．turn red in the face	D．talk more than usual

【小题2】The second paragraph is mainly about _________.

A．the cause of the effects of alcohol	B．unpleasant effects caused by alcohol
C．the advantages of drinking alcohol	D．Asians and alcohol

【小题3】We can infer from the passage that _________.

A．the ALDH2 deficiency may be passed on from generation to generation

B．about 36 percent of Japanese, Chinese and Koreans are heavy drinkers

C．unpleasant effects occur only when people with this deficiency drink a lot

D．only some East Asians have the ALDH2 deficiency

【小题4】Esophageal cancer is one of the deadliest cancers because _________.

A．it can’t be treated at all

B．it is hard to be discovered early

C．people are usually addicted to alcohol

D．it is hard to cure once it has developed

Answer 1

【小题1】C
【小题2】B
【小题3】A
【小题4】D

解析【小题1】推断词义题。结合第二段For many, even a small amount of alcohol can cause unpleasant effects. Most commonly, their face, neck and sometimes their whole body turn red可知答案。
【小题2】概括段意题。even a small amount of alcohol can cause unpleasant effects是该段的中心句由此可知 第二段主要列举了喝酒带来的可能的不好的后果。
【小题3】推断题。结合The cause is a genetic difference that they are born with called an ALDH2 deficiency 可知答案。
【小题4】细节题。结合It can be treated when found early, but once it grows the chances of survival drop sharply. 可知答案。