Summer is a busy time for travel. For years, people have wondered whether they are safe from viruses when they travel in small, enclosed areas. They worry about close contact with others who may be sick.

The current spread of a swine flu(猪流感) virus has added to these concerns. Recently, the World Health Organization raised its warning about the new H1N1 virus to its highest level. W.H.O. Director-General Margaret Chan declared the sickness a pandemic–a disease that has spread to many nations. Given this information, many people want to know how safe it is to travel?

The answers people are getting may seem conflicting. For example, a W.H.O. statement urged nations not to close their borders or limit trade and travel. Director-General Chan said cases are generally not that serious for most people. Still, W.H.O. officials continue to report new cases across the world.

In the past, the W.H.O. and experts noted guidance for disease spread on airplanes. The experts said you could get infected only if you sit within two rows of someone who is sick. That would be a distance of up to three meters from the sick person. And this was true only if you sat there for more than eight hours.

But a travel-health expert says this guidance may not be helpful for swine flu. He suggests steps that could help prevent getting swine flu on an airplane. His advice includes keeping the airflow over your seat on the “low” position. The doctor says you should point the equipment so the flow of air is just in front of your face.

Doctors say anyone with pain, swelling(肿胀) or red skin on a leg during or after a long trip may have a blood clot(凝块). Anyone with such signs should see a doctor as soon as possible. The condition many times can be treated with drugs that thin the blood and stop the clot from moving through the body.

68．The underlined word “conflicting” is closest in meaning to ________.

A. in disagreement        B. not true                           C. the same                          D. unbelievable

69．According to Director-General Chan, the swine flu is ________.

A. a disease spread on airplanes                                B. a very dangerous disease

C. a disease requiring limit travel                              D. a widely spread disease

70．Which of the following is the travel-health expert’s opinion on traveling in an airplane?

A. It’s safe to sit within two rows of a sick person.

B. It’s helpful to keep air flowing right before your face.

C. It’s important for a passenger to stay in a plane within 8 hours.

D. It’s certain that a passenger will have a blood clot after a long flight.

71．What would be the best title for the text?

A. Stop Traveling in Case of Swine Flu                  B. Experts’ Arguments Over Swine Flu

C. Prevention of Swine Flu on the Trip                   D. No News Is the Best News

 

Summer is a busy time for travel. For years, people have wondered whether they are safe from viruses when they travel in small, enclosed areas. They worry about close contact with others who may be sick.

The current spread of a swine flu(猪流感) virus has added to these concerns. Recently, the World Health Organization raised its warning about the new H1N1 virus to its highest level. W.H.O. Director-General Margaret Chan declared the sickness a pandemic–a disease that has spread to many nations. Given this information, many people want to know how safe it is to travel?

The answers people are getting may seem conflicting. For example, a W.H.O. statement urged nations not to close their borders or limit trade and travel. Director-General Chan said cases are generally not that serious for most people. Still, W.H.O. officials continue to report new cases across the world.

In the past, the W.H.O. and experts noted guidance for disease spread on airplanes. The experts said you could get infected only if you sit within two rows of someone who is sick. That would be a distance of up to three meters from the sick person. And this was true only if you sat there for more than eight hours.

But a travel-health expert says this guidance may not be helpful for swine flu. He suggests steps that could help prevent getting swine flu on an airplane. His advice includes keeping the airflow over your seat on the “low” position. The doctor says you should point the equipment so the flow of air is just in front of your face.

Doctors say anyone with pain, swelling(肿胀) or red skin on a leg during or after a long trip may have a blood clot(凝块). Anyone with such signs should see a doctor as soon as possible. The condition many times can be treated with drugs that thin the blood and stop the clot from moving through the body.

68．The underlined word “conflicting” is closest in meaning to ________.

    A. in disagreement        B. not true                           C. the same                          D. unbelievable

69．According to Director-General Chan, the swine flu is ________.

    A. a disease spread on airplanes                                B. a very dangerous disease

    C. a disease requiring limit travel                              D. a widely spread disease

70．Which of the following is the travel-health expert’s opinion on traveling in an airplane?

    A. It’s safe to sit within two rows of a sick person.

    B. It’s helpful to keep air flowing right before your face.

    C. It’s important for a passenger to stay in a plane within 8 hours.

    D. It’s certain that a passenger will have a blood clot after a long flight.

71．What would be the best title for the text?

    A. Stop Traveling in Case of Swine Flu                   B. Experts’ Arguments Over Swine Flu

    C. Prevention of Swine Flu on the Trip                    D. No News Is the Best News

完形填空（共20小题，每小题1．5分,满分30分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36—55题各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by selling goods door to door found that he only had one dime left． He was hungry so he decided to __36__ a meal at the next house．

However, he lost his __37__ when a lovely young woman opened the door． Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water． She thought he looked __38__ so she brought him a large glass of milk． He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe you?”

“You don’t owe me __39__,” she replied． “Mother has taught me never to accept  __40__ for a kindness．” He said, “Then I __41__ you from the bottom of my heart．” As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger __42__, but it also increased his faith in God and the human race． He was about to give up and __43__ before this point．

__44__ later the young woman became critically __45__． They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists can be __46__ to study her rare disease． Dr． Howard Kelly, now __47__, was called in for the consultation． When he __48__ the name of the town she came from, a strange light __49__ his eyes． Immediately, he rose and went down through the hospital hall into her room． He __50__ her at once and determined to do his best to save her life． From that day on, he gave special attention to her __51__．

After a long struggle, the battle was __52__． Dr． Kelly requested the business office __53__ the final bill to him for approval． He looked at it and then wrote something on the side． The bill was sent to her room． She was afraid to open it because she was sure that it would take the rest of her life to __54__． Finally she looked, and the note on the side of the bill __55__ her attention． She read these words．．．

“Paid in full with a glass of milk．”

(Signed) Dr． Howard Kelly

Tears of joy flooded her eyes as she prayed silently: “Thank You, God． Your love has spread through human hearts and hands．”

36．A．care for    B．beg for    C．wish for    D．hope for

37．A．nerve       B．heart C．way   D．meal       

38．A．mad  B．polite       C．cold  D．hungry    

39．A．anything B．everything       C．nothing     D．something

40．A．gift   B．present     C．pay   D．milk

41．A．owe  B．thank       C．praise       D．appreciate

42．A．physically       B．carefully   C．emotionally      D．spiritually

43．A．leave B．work C．stay   D．quit

44．A．Months     B．Centuries  C．Years       D．Weeks

45．A．mad  B．rich   C．bad   D．ill 

46．A．sent in      B．left for     C．called for  D．called in

47．A．well off    B．handsome C．skilled      D．famous

48．A．listened to B．heard       C．heard of    D．heard from

49．A．filled       B．blanked    C．blocked    D．hit          

50．A．knew B．saw   C．recognized      D．realized

51．A．health       B．case   C．condition        D．body

52．A．won        B．defeated    C．beaten      D．lost

53．A．passed      B．passes       C．to passing D．pass

54．A．pay for it  B．pay it off        C．answer of it      D．see it off 

55．A．paid  B．gave  C．took  D．caught