共用题干 Motoring Technology1.2 million road deaths worldwide occur each year,plus a further 50 million injuries.To reduce car crash rate,much research now is focused on safety and new fuels-though some electric vehicle and biofuel research aims at going fast

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Motoring Technology
1.2 million road deaths worldwide occur each year,plus a further 50 million injuries.To reduce car crash rate,much research now is focused on safety and new fuels-though some electric vehicle and biofuel research aims at going faster.
Travelling at speed has always been dangerous.One advanced area of research in motoring safety is the use of digital in-car assistants.They can ensure you don't miss important road signs or fall asleep .Most crashes result from human and not mechanical faults.
Some safety developments aim to improve your vision.Radar can spot obstacles in fog,while other technology"sees through"big vehicles blocking your view.
And improvements to seat belts , pedal（脚踏）controls and tyres are making driving smoot- her and safer. The colour of a car has been found to be linked with safety,as have,less surpris- ingly,size and shape.
But whatever is in the fuel tank,you don't want a thief in the driving seat and there have been many innovations（创新）.Satellite tracking and remote communications can also come into play if you crash,automatically calling for help.
Accidents cause many traffic jams,but there are more subtle interplays between vehicles that can cause jams even on a clear but busy road.Such jams can be analyzed using statistical tools.
Robotic drivers could be programmed to make traffic flow smoothly and will perhaps one day be everyone's personal chauffeur（司机）,but their latest efforts suggest that won't be soon.

Which of the following safety developments is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A: Windscreens that can help drivers to improve their vision.
B: Radars that can help drivers to see obstacles in fog.
C: Devices that can help drivers to see through big vehicles.
D:Improvements in seat belts,pedal controls and tyres.

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Motoring Technology
1.2 million road deaths worldwide occur each year,plus a further 50 million injuries.To reduce car crash rate,much research now is focused on safety and new fuels-though some electric vehicle and biofuel research aims at going faster.
Travelling at speed has always been dangerous.One advanced area of research in motoring safety is the use of digital in-car assistants.They can ensure you don't miss important road signs or fall asleep .Most crashes result from human and not mechanical faults.
Some safety developments aim to improve your vision.Radar can spot obstacles in fog,while other technology"sees through"big vehicles blocking your view.
And improvements to seat belts , pedal（脚踏）controls and tyres are making driving smoot- her and safer. The colour of a car has been found to be linked with safety,as have,less surpris- ingly,size and shape.
But whatever is in the fuel tank,you don't want a thief in the driving seat and there have been many innovations（创新）.Satellite tracking and remote communications can also come into play if you crash,automatically calling for help.
Accidents cause many traffic jams,but there are more subtle interplays between vehicles that can cause jams even on a clear but busy road.Such jams can be analyzed using statistical tools.
Robotic drivers could be programmed to make traffic flow smoothly and will perhaps one day be everyone's personal chauffeur（司机）,but their latest efforts suggest that won't be soon.

Satellite tracking and remote communication systems can be used to______.
A: reduce oil consumption
B: remove the obstacles on the road
C: call for help when one's car crashes
D: help drivers get out of a traffic jam

With computer users linker to the Internet growing ( ) every year, business is trying to cash in on the worldwide network.
A. at million B. with a million
C. with one million D. by the million

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Breast Cancer Deaths Record Low

The number of women dying from breast cancer has fallen to a record low by dropping under 12,000 a
year for the first time since records began.
The Cancer Research UK data showed that 11,990 women died in the UK in 2007.
The previous lowest figure had been recorded in 1 97 1一 the year records began一after which it rose
steadily year by year until the late 1980s.
Professor Peter Johnson,Cancer Research UK's chief clinician,said,"It's incredibly encouraging to see fewer
women dying from breast cancer now than at any time in the last 40 years,despite breast cancer being diagnosed
more often."
"Research has played a crucial role in this progress,leading to improved treatments and better management
for women with the disease."
" The introduction of the NHS（国民保健制度）breast screening program has also contributed as the
earlier cancer is diagnosed,women are more likely to survive."
Breast cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK with 45,500 women every year diagnosed with
the disease一a 50% rise in 25 years.
The number of deaths peaked in 1989,when 15,625 women died.It then fell by between 200 and 400
deaths each year until 2004.
There was a slight rise in 2005 and then two years of falls.
Dr. Sarah Cant,policy manager at Breakthrough Breast Cancer,said,"It is great news that fewer women
are dying from breast cancer and highlights the impact of improved treatments,breast screening and
awareness of the disease."
"However,there are still too many women affected and the incidence of the disease is increasing year by
year.,,
The rising rate of breast cancer diagnosis has been put down to a variety of factors including obesity
（肥胖）and alcohol consumption.

The rate of breast cancer diagnosis in the UK has been dropping.
A:Right
B:Wrong
C:Not mentioned

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Breast Cancer Deaths Record Low

The number of women dying from breast cancer has fallen to a record low by dropping under 12,000 a
year for the first time since records began.
The Cancer Research UK data showed that 11,990 women died in the UK in 2007.
The previous lowest figure had been recorded in 1 97 1一 the year records began一after which it rose
steadily year by year until the late 1980s.
Professor Peter Johnson,Cancer Research UK's chief clinician,said,"It's incredibly encouraging to see fewer
women dying from breast cancer now than at any time in the last 40 years,despite breast cancer being diagnosed
more often."
"Research has played a crucial role in this progress,leading to improved treatments and better management
for women with the disease."
" The introduction of the NHS（国民保健制度）breast screening program has also contributed as the
earlier cancer is diagnosed,women are more likely to survive."
Breast cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK with 45,500 women every year diagnosed with
the disease一a 50% rise in 25 years.
The number of deaths peaked in 1989,when 15,625 women died.It then fell by between 200 and 400
deaths each year until 2004.
There was a slight rise in 2005 and then two years of falls.
Dr. Sarah Cant,policy manager at Breakthrough Breast Cancer,said,"It is great news that fewer women
are dying from breast cancer and highlights the impact of improved treatments,breast screening and
awareness of the disease."
"However,there are still too many women affected and the incidence of the disease is increasing year by
year.,,
The rising rate of breast cancer diagnosis has been put down to a variety of factors including obesity
（肥胖）and alcohol consumption.

Breast cancer is more common in the UK than in many other countries.
A:Right
B:Wrong
C:Not mentioned

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Global Cancer Rates to Rise by 50% by 2020

The number of new cancer cases worldwide is expected to increase by 50%by the year
2020.But a new report suggests that as many as a third of new cancers could be avoided
by adopting healthier lifestyles and through public health action.
The World Cancer Report,released by the International Agency for Research on
Cancer,shows that cancer has now emerged as a major public health threat in developing
countries as well as rich ones.
Overall,cancer was responsible for 12%of all deaths in 2000.But in many countries
more than a quarter of all deaths are caused by cancer.
The report shows that 1 0 million new cancers were diagnosed globally in 2000,and that
number is expected to rise to 15 million by 2020.Researchers say most of that increase will
mainly be due to steadily aging populations in both developed and developing countries and
current trends in smoking and other unhealthy habits.
"Cancer has emerged as a major public health problem in developing countries for the
first time, matching its effect in industrialized（工业化的）countries , " said researcher Paul
Kleihues,MD,director of IARC,in a news release."Once considered a'Western'
disease,the Report highlights that more than 50 percent of the world's cancer burden,in
terms of both numbers of cases and deaths,already occurs in developing countries."
The risk of being diagnosed with cancer in developed countries is double that in less-
developed ones.However,the risk of dying from cancer is much higher in developing
countries , where 80% of cancer patients already have late-stage incurable tumors（肿瘤）
at the time of diagnosis.
Researchers say cancer rates have traditionally been higher in developed countries due
to greater exposure to tobacco,occupational carcinogens（致癌物）,and an unhealthy
Western diet and lifestyle.As less-developed countries become industrialized and more
prosperous,they tend to adopt the high-fat diet and low physical activity levels typically seen
in the West,which increase cancer rates.

The report says that steps could be taken to reduce about
A:50% of new cancers.
B:33% of new cancers.
C:12% of new cancers.
D:80% of new cancers.

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Food Safety and Foodborne illness

Food safety is an increasingly important public health issue.Governments all over the world are
intensifying their efforts to_______(51)food safety.These efforts are in response to an increasing number
of food safety problems and__________(52)consumer concerns.
Foodborne illnesses are defined as diseases , usually either infectious or toxic（有毒的）in nature,caused
by agents that__________(53)the body through the ingestion（摄取）of food. Every person is__________(54)
risk of foodborne illnesses.
Foodborne diseases are a widespread and growing public health__________(55),both in developed and
developing countries.The global incidence of foodborne diseases is difficult to___________(56),but it has
been reported that in 2005 alone 8 million people died from diarrhoeal（腹泻）diseases. A great proportion of
these _________ ( 57 ) can be attributed to contamination（污染）of food and drinking water. Additionally,
diarrhoea is a _________( 58 ) cause of malnutrition（营养不良）in infants and young children.
In industrialized countries,the percentage of the population suffering from foodborne diseases each year
has been__________(59)to be 10 up to 30%.In the United States of America,for example,around 76 million
cases of foodborne diseases,resulting_(60)325,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths,are
estimated to occur each year.
_________( 61 ) less well documented , developing countries bear the brunt（首当其冲）of the problem
due to the presence of a wide_________(62)of foodborne diseases,including those caused by parasites
（寄生虫）.The high prevalence of diarrhoeal diseases in many developing countries suggests major
________(63)food safety problems.
In partnership with other stakeholders,WHO is developing___________(64)that will further promote the
safety of food.These policies___________(65)the entire food chain from production to consumption and will
make use of different types of expertise（专长）.

_________(56)
A:compare
B:estimate
C:explain
D:reduce

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Deaths Associated with Sugary Soft Drinks

Sugar-sweetened sodas,sports drinks and fruit drinks may be associated with about 180,000 deaths around the world each year,according to a recent research.
Sugar-sweetened beverages are consumed throughout the world,and contribute to excess body weight,which increases the risk of developing diabetes,cardiovascular diseases and some cancers. Using data collected as part of the 2010 Global Burden of Diseases Study,the researchers linked intake of sugar-sweetened beverages to 133,,000 diabetes deaths,44,000 deaths from cardiovascular diseases and 6,000 cancer deaths.Seventy-eight percent of these deaths due to over-consuming sugary drinks were in low and middle-income countries,rather than high-income countries.
"In the U.S.,our research shows that about 25,000 deaths in 2010 were linked to drinking sugar-sweetened beverages,"said Mr. Singh,a postdoctoral research fellow at the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston.
Of nine world regions,Latin America/Caribbean had the most diabetes deaths(38,000)related to the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages in 2010.Japan,one of the countries with lowest per-capita consumption of sugary beverages in the world,had the lowest death rate associated with the consumption of sugary beverages,at about 10 deaths due to per million adults.
"Because we were focused on deaths due to chronic diseases,our study focused on adults.Future research should assess the amount of sugary beverage consumption in children across the world and how this affects their current and future health,"Singh said.
The American Heart Association recommends adults consume no more than 450 calories per week,from sugar-sweetened beverages,based on a 2,000 calorie diet and offers tips to help you make better lifestyle choices and eat healthier.

Intake of sugar-sweetened beverages may link to high blood pressure.
A:Right
B:Wrong
C:Not mentioned

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Deaths Associated with Sugary Soft Drinks

Sugar-sweetened sodas,sports drinks and fruit drinks may be associated with about 180,000 deaths around the world each year,according to a recent research.
Sugar-sweetened beverages are consumed throughout the world,and contribute to excess body weight,which increases the risk of developing diabetes,cardiovascular diseases and some cancers. Using data collected as part of the 2010 Global Burden of Diseases Study,the researchers linked intake of sugar-sweetened beverages to 133,,000 diabetes deaths,44,000 deaths from cardiovascular diseases and 6,000 cancer deaths.Seventy-eight percent of these deaths due to over-consuming sugary drinks were in low and middle-income countries,rather than high-income countries.
"In the U.S.,our research shows that about 25,000 deaths in 2010 were linked to drinking sugar-sweetened beverages,"said Mr. Singh,a postdoctoral research fellow at the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston.
Of nine world regions,Latin America/Caribbean had the most diabetes deaths(38,000)related to the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages in 2010.Japan,one of the countries with lowest per-capita consumption of sugary beverages in the world,had the lowest death rate associated with the consumption of sugary beverages,at about 10 deaths due to per million adults.
"Because we were focused on deaths due to chronic diseases,our study focused on adults.Future research should assess the amount of sugary beverage consumption in children across the world and how this affects their current and future health,"Singh said.
The American Heart Association recommends adults consume no more than 450 calories per week,from sugar-sweetened beverages,based on a 2,000 calorie diet and offers tips to help you make better lifestyle choices and eat healthier.

More deaths due to over-consuming sugary drinks were in low and middle-income countries
A:Right
B:Wrong
C:Not mentioned

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Motoring Technology

1.2 million road deaths worldwide occur each year,plus a further 50 million injuries.To
reduce car crash rate,much research now is focused on safety and new fuels一though
some electric vehicle and biofuel research aims at going faster.
Travelling at speed has always been dangerous.One advanced area of research in
motoring safety is the use of digital in-car assistants. They can ensure you don't miss
important road signs or fall asleep.Most crashes result from human and not mechanical
faults.
Some safety developments aim to improve your vision.Radar can spot obstacles in
fog,while other technology" sees through"big vehicles blocking your view.
And improvements to seat belts, pedal（脚踏）controls and tyres are making driving
smoother and safer.The colour of a car has been found to be linked with safety,as have,
less surprisingly, size and shape.
But whatever is in the fuel tank,you don't want a thief in the driving seat and there have
been many innovations（创新）.Satellite tracking and remote communications can also
come into play if you crash,automatically calling for help.
Accidents cause many traffic jams,but there are more subtle interplays between
vehicles that can cause jams even on a clear but busy road.Such jams can be analyzed
using statistical tools.Robotic drivers could be programmed to make traffic flow smoothly
and will perhaps one day be everyone's personal chauffeur（司机）,but their latest efforts
suggest that won't be soon.

Which of the following statements is true of robotic drivers?
A:It will take some time before robotic drivers are available.
B:Robotic drivers are not allowed to drive on busy roads.
C:Robotic drivers can never replace human drivers.
D:Robotic drivers are too expensive to use.

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第一篇

Motoring Technology

1.2 million road deaths worldwide occur each year,plus a further 50 million injuries.To
reduce car crash rate,much research now is focused on safety and new fuels一though
some electric vehicle and biofuel research aims at going faster.
Travelling at speed has always been dangerous.One advanced area of research in
motoring safety is the use of digital in-car assistants. They can ensure you don't miss
important road signs or fall asleep.Most crashes result from human and not mechanical
faults.
Some safety developments aim to improve your vision.Radar can spot obstacles in
fog,while other technology" sees through"big vehicles blocking your view.
And improvements to seat belts, pedal（脚踏）controls and tyres are making driving
smoother and safer.The colour of a car has been found to be linked with safety,as have,
less surprisingly, size and shape.
But whatever is in the fuel tank,you don't want a thief in the driving seat and there have
been many innovations（创新）.Satellite tracking and remote communications can also
come into play if you crash,automatically calling for help.
Accidents cause many traffic jams,but there are more subtle interplays between
vehicles that can cause jams even on a clear but busy road.Such jams can be analyzed
using statistical tools.Robotic drivers could be programmed to make traffic flow smoothly
and will perhaps one day be everyone's personal chauffeur（司机）,but their latest efforts
suggest that won't be soon.

Which of the following safety developments is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A:Windscreens that can help drivers to improve their vision.
B:Radars that can help drivers to see obstacles in fog.
C:Devices that can help drivers to see through big vehicles.
D:Improvements in seat belts,pedal controls and tyres.

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第一篇

Motoring Technology

1.2 million road deaths worldwide occur each year,plus a further 50 million injuries.To
reduce car crash rate,much research now is focused on safety and new fuels一though
some electric vehicle and biofuel research aims at going faster.
Travelling at speed has always been dangerous.One advanced area of research in
motoring safety is the use of digital in-car assistants. They can ensure you don't miss
important road signs or fall asleep.Most crashes result from human and not mechanical
faults.
Some safety developments aim to improve your vision.Radar can spot obstacles in
fog,while other technology" sees through"big vehicles blocking your view.
And improvements to seat belts, pedal（脚踏）controls and tyres are making driving
smoother and safer.The colour of a car has been found to be linked with safety,as have,
less surprisingly, size and shape.
But whatever is in the fuel tank,you don't want a thief in the driving seat and there have
been many innovations（创新）.Satellite tracking and remote communications can also
come into play if you crash,automatically calling for help.
Accidents cause many traffic jams,but there are more subtle interplays between
vehicles that can cause jams even on a clear but busy road.Such jams can be analyzed
using statistical tools.Robotic drivers could be programmed to make traffic flow smoothly
and will perhaps one day be everyone's personal chauffeur（司机）,but their latest efforts
suggest that won't be soon.

According to the second paragraph,most road accidents happen due to
A:heavy traffic.
B:human mistakes.
C:engine failure.
D:bad weather.

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Motoring Technology
1.2 million road deaths worldwide occur each year,plus a further 50 million injuries.To reduce car crash rate,much research now is focused on safety and new fuels-though some electric vehicle and biofuel research aims at going faster.
Travelling at speed has always been dangerous.One advanced area of research in motoring safety is the use of digital in-car assistants.They can ensure you don't miss important road signs or fall asleep .Most crashes result from human and not mechanical faults.
Some safety developments aim to improve your vision.Radar can spot obstacles in fog,while other technology"sees through"big vehicles blocking your view.
And improvements to seat belts , pedal（脚踏）controls and tyres are making driving smoot- her and safer. The colour of a car has been found to be linked with safety,as have,less surpris- ingly,size and shape.
But whatever is in the fuel tank,you don't want a thief in the driving seat and there have been many innovations（创新）.Satellite tracking and remote communications can also come into play if you crash,automatically calling for help.
Accidents cause many traffic jams,but there are more subtle interplays between vehicles that can cause jams even on a clear but busy road.Such jams can be analyzed using statistical tools.
Robotic drivers could be programmed to make traffic flow smoothly and will perhaps one day be everyone's personal chauffeur（司机）,but their latest efforts suggest that won't be soon.

To reduce car crash rate,many scientists are working hard to______.
A: design fully automatic cars
B: develop faster electric vehicles
C: analyze road deaths occurring worldwide each year
D: improve the safety of cars and develop new fuels

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Motoring Technology
1.2 million road deaths worldwide occur each year,plus a further 50 million injuries.To reduce car crash rate,much research now is focused on safety and new fuels-though some electric vehicle and biofuel research aims at going faster.
Travelling at speed has always been dangerous.One advanced area of research in motoring safety is the use of digital in-car assistants.They can ensure you don't miss important road signs or fall asleep .Most crashes result from human and not mechanical faults.
Some safety developments aim to improve your vision.Radar can spot obstacles in fog,while other technology"sees through"big vehicles blocking your view.
And improvements to seat belts , pedal（脚踏）controls and tyres are making driving smoot- her and safer. The colour of a car has been found to be linked with safety,as have,less surpris- ingly,size and shape.
But whatever is in the fuel tank,you don't want a thief in the driving seat and there have been many innovations（创新）.Satellite tracking and remote communications can also come into play if you crash,automatically calling for help.
Accidents cause many traffic jams,but there are more subtle interplays between vehicles that can cause jams even on a clear but busy road.Such jams can be analyzed using statistical tools.
Robotic drivers could be programmed to make traffic flow smoothly and will perhaps one day be everyone's personal chauffeur（司机）,but their latest efforts suggest that won't be soon.

According to the second paragraph,most road accidents happen due to______.
A:.heavy traffic
B: human mistakes
C: engine failure
D: bad weather

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Deaths Associated with Sugary Soft Drinks

Sugar-sweetened sodas,sports drinks and fruit drinks may be associated with about 180,000 deaths around the world each year,according to a recent research.
Sugar-sweetened beverages are consumed throughout the world,and contribute to excess body weight,which increases the risk of developing diabetes,cardiovascular diseases and some cancers. Using data collected as part of the 2010 Global Burden of Diseases Study,the researchers linked intake of sugar-sweetened beverages to 133,,000 diabetes deaths,44,000 deaths from cardiovascular diseases and 6,000 cancer deaths.Seventy-eight percent of these deaths due to over-consuming sugary drinks were in low and middle-income countries,rather than high-income countries.
"In the U.S.,our research shows that about 25,000 deaths in 2010 were linked to drinking sugar-sweetened beverages,"said Mr. Singh,a postdoctoral research fellow at the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston.
Of nine world regions,Latin America/Caribbean had the most diabetes deaths(38,000)related to the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages in 2010.Japan,one of the countries with lowest per-capita consumption of sugary beverages in the world,had the lowest death rate associated with the consumption of sugary beverages,at about 10 deaths due to per million adults.
"Because we were focused on deaths due to chronic diseases,our study focused on adults.Future research should assess the amount of sugary beverage consumption in children across the world and how this affects their current and future health,"Singh said.
The American Heart Association recommends adults consume no more than 450 calories per week,from sugar-sweetened beverages,based on a 2,000 calorie diet and offers tips to help you make better lifestyle choices and eat healthier.

Korea had the lowest death rate associated with the consumption of sugary beverages.
A:Right
B:Wrong
C:Not mentioned

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Deaths Associated with Sugary Soft Drinks

Sugar-sweetened sodas,sports drinks and fruit drinks may be associated with about 180,000 deaths around the world each year,according to a recent research.
Sugar-sweetened beverages are consumed throughout the world,and contribute to excess body weight,which increases the risk of developing diabetes,cardiovascular diseases and some cancers. Using data collected as part of the 2010 Global Burden of Diseases Study,the researchers linked intake of sugar-sweetened beverages to 133,,000 diabetes deaths,44,000 deaths from cardiovascular diseases and 6,000 cancer deaths.Seventy-eight percent of these deaths due to over-consuming sugary drinks were in low and middle-income countries,rather than high-income countries.
"In the U.S.,our research shows that about 25,000 deaths in 2010 were linked to drinking sugar-sweetened beverages,"said Mr. Singh,a postdoctoral research fellow at the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston.
Of nine world regions,Latin America/Caribbean had the most diabetes deaths(38,000)related to the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages in 2010.Japan,one of the countries with lowest per-capita consumption of sugary beverages in the world,had the lowest death rate associated with the consumption of sugary beverages,at about 10 deaths due to per million adults.
"Because we were focused on deaths due to chronic diseases,our study focused on adults.Future research should assess the amount of sugary beverage consumption in children across the world and how this affects their current and future health,"Singh said.
The American Heart Association recommends adults consume no more than 450 calories per week,from sugar-sweetened beverages,based on a 2,000 calorie diet and offers tips to help you make better lifestyle choices and eat healthier.

The study focused on the entire population.
A:Right
B:Wrong
C:Not mentioned

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Breast Cancer Deaths Record Low

The number of women dying from breast cancer has fallen to a record low by dropping under 12,000 a
year for the first time since records began.
The Cancer Research UK data showed that 11,990 women died in the UK in 2007.
The previous lowest figure had been recorded in 1 97 1一 the year records began一after which it rose
steadily year by year until the late 1980s.
Professor Peter Johnson,Cancer Research UK's chief clinician,said,"It's incredibly encouraging to see fewer
women dying from breast cancer now than at any time in the last 40 years,despite breast cancer being diagnosed
more often."
"Research has played a crucial role in this progress,leading to improved treatments and better management
for women with the disease."
" The introduction of the NHS（国民保健制度）breast screening program has also contributed as the
earlier cancer is diagnosed,women are more likely to survive."
Breast cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK with 45,500 women every year diagnosed with
the disease一a 50% rise in 25 years.
The number of deaths peaked in 1989,when 15,625 women died.It then fell by between 200 and 400
deaths each year until 2004.
There was a slight rise in 2005 and then two years of falls.
Dr. Sarah Cant,policy manager at Breakthrough Breast Cancer,said,"It is great news that fewer women
are dying from breast cancer and highlights the impact of improved treatments,breast screening and
awareness of the disease."
"However,there are still too many women affected and the incidence of the disease is increasing year by
year.,,
The rising rate of breast cancer diagnosis has been put down to a variety of factors including obesity
（肥胖）and alcohol consumption.

Breast cancer deaths began to be recorded in the UK in 1971.
A:Right
B:Wrong
C:Not mentioned

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第三篇

Global Cancer Rates to Rise by 50% by 2020

The number of new cancer cases worldwide is expected to increase by 50%by the year
2020.But a new report suggests that as many as a third of new cancers could be avoided
by adopting healthier lifestyles and through public health action.
The World Cancer Report,released by the International Agency for Research on
Cancer,shows that cancer has now emerged as a major public health threat in developing
countries as well as rich ones.
Overall,cancer was responsible for 12%of all deaths in 2000.But in many countries
more than a quarter of all deaths are caused by cancer.
The report shows that 1 0 million new cancers were diagnosed globally in 2000,and that
number is expected to rise to 15 million by 2020.Researchers say most of that increase will
mainly be due to steadily aging populations in both developed and developing countries and
current trends in smoking and other unhealthy habits.
"Cancer has emerged as a major public health problem in developing countries for the
first time, matching its effect in industrialized（工业化的）countries , " said researcher Paul
Kleihues,MD,director of IARC,in a news release."Once considered a'Western'
disease,the Report highlights that more than 50 percent of the world's cancer burden,in
terms of both numbers of cases and deaths,already occurs in developing countries."
The risk of being diagnosed with cancer in developed countries is double that in less-
developed ones.However,the risk of dying from cancer is much higher in developing
countries , where 80% of cancer patients already have late-stage incurable tumors（肿瘤）
at the time of diagnosis.
Researchers say cancer rates have traditionally been higher in developed countries due
to greater exposure to tobacco,occupational carcinogens（致癌物）,and an unhealthy
Western diet and lifestyle.As less-developed countries become industrialized and more
prosperous,they tend to adopt the high-fat diet and low physical activity levels typically seen
in the West,which increase cancer rates.

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
A:There were 1 0 million cancer patients worldwide in 2000.
B:Generally,cancer accounted for 12% of all deaths in 2000.
C:Cancer is the cause of over 25%of all deaths in many countries.
D:It is expected that global cancer rates will go up by 50%by 2020.

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第三篇

Global Cancer Rates to Rise by 50% by 2020

The number of new cancer cases worldwide is expected to increase by 50%by the year
2020.But a new report suggests that as many as a third of new cancers could be avoided
by adopting healthier lifestyles and through public health action.
The World Cancer Report,released by the International Agency for Research on
Cancer,shows that cancer has now emerged as a major public health threat in developing
countries as well as rich ones.
Overall,cancer was responsible for 12%of all deaths in 2000.But in many countries
more than a quarter of all deaths are caused by cancer.
The report shows that 1 0 million new cancers were diagnosed globally in 2000,and that
number is expected to rise to 15 million by 2020.Researchers say most of that increase will
mainly be due to steadily aging populations in both developed and developing countries and
current trends in smoking and other unhealthy habits.
"Cancer has emerged as a major public health problem in developing countries for the
first time, matching its effect in industrialized（工业化的）countries , " said researcher Paul
Kleihues,MD,director of IARC,in a news release."Once considered a'Western'
disease,the Report highlights that more than 50 percent of the world's cancer burden,in
terms of both numbers of cases and deaths,already occurs in developing countries."
The risk of being diagnosed with cancer in developed countries is double that in less-
developed ones.However,the risk of dying from cancer is much higher in developing
countries , where 80% of cancer patients already have late-stage incurable tumors（肿瘤）
at the time of diagnosis.
Researchers say cancer rates have traditionally been higher in developed countries due
to greater exposure to tobacco,occupational carcinogens（致癌物）,and an unhealthy
Western diet and lifestyle.As less-developed countries become industrialized and more
prosperous,they tend to adopt the high-fat diet and low physical activity levels typically seen
in the West,which increase cancer rates.

The risk of dying from cancer in developed countries is
A:double that in developing countries.
B:much higher than that in developing countries.
C:the same as that in developing countries.
D:much lower than that in developing countries.

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Deaths Associated with Sugary Soft Drinks

Sugar-sweetened sodas,sports drinks and fruit drinks may be associated with about 180,000 deaths around the world each year,according to a recent research.
Sugar-sweetened beverages are consumed throughout the world,and contribute to excess body weight,which increases the risk of developing diabetes,cardiovascular diseases and some cancers. Using data collected as part of the 2010 Global Burden of Diseases Study,the researchers linked intake of sugar-sweetened beverages to 133,,000 diabetes deaths,44,000 deaths from cardiovascular diseases and 6,000 cancer deaths.Seventy-eight percent of these deaths due to over-consuming sugary drinks were in low and middle-income countries,rather than high-income countries.
"In the U.S.,our research shows that about 25,000 deaths in 2010 were linked to drinking sugar-sweetened beverages,"said Mr. Singh,a postdoctoral research fellow at the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston.
Of nine world regions,Latin America/Caribbean had the most diabetes deaths(38,000)related to the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages in 2010.Japan,one of the countries with lowest per-capita consumption of sugary beverages in the world,had the lowest death rate associated with the consumption of sugary beverages,at about 10 deaths due to per million adults.
"Because we were focused on deaths due to chronic diseases,our study focused on adults.Future research should assess the amount of sugary beverage consumption in children across the world and how this affects their current and future health,"Singh said.
The American Heart Association recommends adults consume no more than 450 calories per week,from sugar-sweetened beverages,based on a 2,000 calorie diet and offers tips to help you make better lifestyle choices and eat healthier.

Sugar-sweetened sodas may be associated with about 180,000 deaths around the world each year.
A:Right
B:Wrong
C:Not mentioned

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Breast Cancer Deaths Record Low

The number of women dying from breast cancer has fallen to a record low by dropping under 12,000 a
year for the first time since records began.
The Cancer Research UK data showed that 11,990 women died in the UK in 2007.
The previous lowest figure had been recorded in 1 97 1一 the year records began一after which it rose
steadily year by year until the late 1980s.
Professor Peter Johnson,Cancer Research UK's chief clinician,said,"It's incredibly encouraging to see fewer
women dying from breast cancer now than at any time in the last 40 years,despite breast cancer being diagnosed
more often."
"Research has played a crucial role in this progress,leading to improved treatments and better management
for women with the disease."
" The introduction of the NHS（国民保健制度）breast screening program has also contributed as the
earlier cancer is diagnosed,women are more likely to survive."
Breast cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK with 45,500 women every year diagnosed with
the disease一a 50% rise in 25 years.
The number of deaths peaked in 1989,when 15,625 women died.It then fell by between 200 and 400
deaths each year until 2004.
There was a slight rise in 2005 and then two years of falls.
Dr. Sarah Cant,policy manager at Breakthrough Breast Cancer,said,"It is great news that fewer women
are dying from breast cancer and highlights the impact of improved treatments,breast screening and
awareness of the disease."
"However,there are still too many women affected and the incidence of the disease is increasing year by
year.,,
The rising rate of breast cancer diagnosis has been put down to a variety of factors including obesity
（肥胖）and alcohol consumption.

Obesity and alcohol consumption may also lead to some other diseases.
A:Right
B:Wrong
C:Not mentioned

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Motoring Technology

1.2 million road deaths worldwide occur each year,plus a further 50 million injuries.To
reduce car crash rate,much research now is focused on safety and new fuels一though
some electric vehicle and biofuel research aims at going faster.
Travelling at speed has always been dangerous.One advanced area of research in
motoring safety is the use of digital in-car assistants. They can ensure you don't miss
important road signs or fall asleep.Most crashes result from human and not mechanical
faults.
Some safety developments aim to improve your vision.Radar can spot obstacles in
fog,while other technology" sees through"big vehicles blocking your view.
And improvements to seat belts, pedal（脚踏）controls and tyres are making driving
smoother and safer.The colour of a car has been found to be linked with safety,as have,
less surprisingly, size and shape.
But whatever is in the fuel tank,you don't want a thief in the driving seat and there have
been many innovations（创新）.Satellite tracking and remote communications can also
come into play if you crash,automatically calling for help.
Accidents cause many traffic jams,but there are more subtle interplays between
vehicles that can cause jams even on a clear but busy road.Such jams can be analyzed
using statistical tools.Robotic drivers could be programmed to make traffic flow smoothly
and will perhaps one day be everyone's personal chauffeur（司机）,but their latest efforts
suggest that won't be soon.

Satellite tracking and remote communication systems can be used to
A:reduce oil consumption.
B:remove the obstacles on the road.
C:call for help when one's car crashes.
D:help drivers get out of a traffic jam.

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Motoring Technology

1.2 million road deaths worldwide occur each year,plus a further 50 million injuries.To
reduce car crash rate,much research now is focused on safety and new fuels一though
some electric vehicle and biofuel research aims at going faster.
Travelling at speed has always been dangerous.One advanced area of research in
motoring safety is the use of digital in-car assistants. They can ensure you don't miss
important road signs or fall asleep.Most crashes result from human and not mechanical
faults.
Some safety developments aim to improve your vision.Radar can spot obstacles in
fog,while other technology" sees through"big vehicles blocking your view.
And improvements to seat belts, pedal（脚踏）controls and tyres are making driving
smoother and safer.The colour of a car has been found to be linked with safety,as have,
less surprisingly, size and shape.
But whatever is in the fuel tank,you don't want a thief in the driving seat and there have
been many innovations（创新）.Satellite tracking and remote communications can also
come into play if you crash,automatically calling for help.
Accidents cause many traffic jams,but there are more subtle interplays between
vehicles that can cause jams even on a clear but busy road.Such jams can be analyzed
using statistical tools.Robotic drivers could be programmed to make traffic flow smoothly
and will perhaps one day be everyone's personal chauffeur（司机）,but their latest efforts
suggest that won't be soon.

To reduce car crash rate,many scientists are working hard to
A:design fully automatic cars.
B:develop faster electric vehicles.
C:analyze road deaths occurring worldwide each year.
D:improve the safety of cars and develop new fuels.