A new study has found no evidence that sunscreen, commonly used to reduce the risk of skin caner, actually increases the risk.
Researchers from the University of Yale based their findings on a review of 18 earlier studies that looked at the association between sunscreen use and melanomas (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 have been raised about sunscreen and whether it may have the 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:The underlined word “flaws” in the 2nd paragraph most probably means           .
      
A．evidencesB．factsC．faultsD．failures
小題2: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: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:Which of the following can be the best title for this passage?
      
A．Sunscreen to Prevent Skin Cancer
B．Sunscreen to Increase Skin Cancer
C．Skin Cancer Caused by Sunscreen
D．Skin Cancer Caused by Freckles

小題1:C
小題1:B
小題1:D
小題1:A
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C．cold food and sugar are good for you
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The (小題1:)      of AIDS
HIV, a virus(小題2:)       the body’s immune system.
The past situation
◇In the early mid-1980s, with other parts of the world troubled
with the serious disease, Asia remained(小題3:)       
unaffected by this newly discovered health problem.
◇In the early 1990s, HIV and AIDS(小題4:)     only several Asian countries, but HIV was spreading rapidly in the next 10 years in Asia.
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◇AIDS/HIV is a growing problem in every region, over 5 millions people living (小題6:)    HIV or AIDS.
◇Asian courtiers are facing(小題7:)      situations today.
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◇(小題9:)       people to be educated about how to avoid infection and face discrimination.
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(小題10:)        in the program design and implementation.
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A month later the gentleman came into the doctor’s office. He looked cheerful and happy. He thanked the doctor and said that he had never felt a healthier man.
“But you know, doctor,” he said, “it’s not easy to begin smoking at my age.”
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D．unless the patient feels pain
小題3:The underlined part means “_____ ”.
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B．You can absorb high calories from the soup.
C．You can take in low calories from the soup.
D．You can feel full soon after having the soup.
小題2: Which of the following can not be in the low-calorie soup?
A．chicken stockB．cauliflowerC．creamD．carrots
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A．Vegetable Soup Helps to Lose Weight．
B．A Scientific Research is Carrying out.
C．A Research Done at Pennsylvania State University
D．Findings Carried out to the Experimental Biology.
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Many facts suggest that children are overweight and the situation is getting worse, according to the doctors. I feel there are  36  reasons for this.
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36. A. much               B. a number of       C. amount of               D. lot of
37. A. which              B. what             C. that                    D. whose
38. A. such as             B. so that            C. such that                 D. and so on
39. A. with                B. on                C. at                        D. to
40. A. which              B. whose              C. where                  D. who
41. A. were              B. was               C. is                    D. are
42. A. blame              B. blames            C. ask                    D. tell
43. A. agree on            B. agree at           C. agree in                 D. agree with
44. A. as well as            B. besides            C. rather than                      D. beside
45. A. that                B. what             C. which                   D. when
46. A. carry on            B. will carry out      C. will carry on                    D. carry off
47. A. take                B. go               C. walk                    D. jump
48. A. get to              B. go to                     C. arrive at                        D. get
49. A. the book            B. the television       C. the homework            D. the telephone
50. A. Either              B. And              C. Not only                 D. If
51. A. healthy             B. cold               C. delicious                D. unhealthy
52. A. What                B. That              C. Which                   D. Where
53. A. is                 B. are                C. was                    D. were
54. A. order              B. tell                     C. encourage               D. inform
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