Part I (30%)
Passage 1
In 2021, older Americans fell 29 million times, leading to 7 million injuries, according to a report published last week. About 2.8 million cases were treated in emergency department, and approximately 800,000 seniors went on to be hospitalized. More than 27,000 falls led to death. (76) And the problem is getting more and more serious.
“Older adult falls are increasing and, sadly, often indicate the end of independence,〞 said Dr. Tom Frieden. The falls are preventable, Frieden stressed. He said individuals, families and health care providers can take steps to resist the trend.
Dr. Wolf-Klein is a medical professor in New York. She said one concern is that seniors who have experienced a fall alone at home don’t tell anyone. When that happens, prevention efforts don’t begin and they’re at risk for additional falls that lead to broken bones and brain in
juries.
“Elderly patients tend not to report falls to their families, or even doctors. A fall is a very frightening thing that you keep quiet about. They think if they mention it, they are afraid that they will move to a nursing home or need assistants to help out in the house,〞 said Wolf-Klein.
It’s also a status issue and may make someone feel that they’re weaker than they really are, she explained. When someone does fall and hurt themselves, they’re often never the same, Wolf-Klein said. “You can develop chronic(慢性的)problems. After a fall, a percentage of the population will never return to walking around. People used to taking the subway, now they’re in a wheelchair, or they may need help going to the bathroom. They become frailer and lose independence,〞 she said.
1.Which of the following is TRUE?
A.In 2021, older adult falls caused 7 million injuries.
B.In 2021, Americans fell 29 million times.
2021成人考试分数查询C.Last year, 2.8 million Americans had emergency treatment.
D.Last month, more than 27,000 older Americans were hospitalized.
2.From the passage we learn that older adult falls ___.
A.Are decreasing
B.Can’t be avoided
C.Must be treated in hospitals
D.Usually imply the end of independence
3.The word frailer in Paragraph 5 probably means ___.
A.Lonelier B. weaker C. smarter D. better
4.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A.A fall is a very terrible thing that you keep quiet about.
B.After a fall elderly people will not develop chronic problems.
C.To prevent fells elderly people should move to a nursing home.
D.Elderly patients tend to tell their families about their falls.
5.What is the main idea of this passage?
A.Older adult fells are on the rise.
B.People should keep quiet about their fells.
C.Older adults are losing their independence.
D.Older adult falls cause brain injuries.
Passage 2
The science behind solar(太阳的) energy is not new. But Sheridan Community Schools is the first school district in Indiana to be completely solar-powered. The district finished installing solar panels(太阳能板) for all three of its schools in 2021. Some of the panels can turn to fallow the sun across the sky.
Sheridan’s solar push is part of a trend. In 2021, fewer than 1,000 schools used solar power. By 2021, there were 3,727 schools with solar panels in the US. This data comes from a report by the Solar Foundation, an organization that promotes the use of solar power Roxie Brown, a program director there, says that the number of schools with solar panels has continued to rise since 2021.
(77) Solar power has some obvious advantage over other energy sources. Sunlight is a renewable(可再生的) resource, which means it won’t run out. Solar panels don’t harm the environment. Also sunlight is free. So by using solar power, schools can save money on energy costs over time.
But switching to solar power isn’t always easy Solar panels can be expensive to install. Sh
eridan Community Schools had to borrow money to pay for its solar transition. (78)The panels also take up space. But for many schools, going solar is worth is.
The use of solar energy can also help students learn about electricity and environmental issues. Teacher at schools that use solar power often incorporate it into their science lessons. The kids talk about it in the classroom. Then they can look at it in action. According to Brown, the educational impact of solar panels it “the most compelling reason〞 for schools to install them.
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