Cosmetic surgery (整容手术) is not something to b...

Cosmetic surgery (整容手术) is not something to be entered into lightly. Unfortunately, in this modern world, we have become confused by very narrow standards of beauty. Images of celebrities who never seem to age are seen everywhere these days. We forget the fact that most of these images are the result of super photo manipulation (处理), driven by the incredibly powerful beauty industry. We are all different — why should we all look the same? Isn’t there more to life than undergoing surgery in order to have the same boring face that everybody else wants to have?

—Dr Elisabeth McKenna, Psychologist

Yes, it’s fake! That’s what I told my friends when they started asking me about my nose job. I’d always been sensitive to my nose, but it took me a long time before I decided to go for cosmetic surgery. I took advice from several doctors and after careful consultation I finally decided to have it done. I had been saving money from my part-time job and my parents helped me out with the rest. It was quite expensive but I don’t regret a penny of it. In fact I wish I’d had it done a few years ago. I’ m sure I wouldn’t have been teased so much at school.

—Debbie Caron, Student

It makes me really angry to think of the millions of people who spend a fortune on cosmetic surgery. Surgery should be carried out for medical purposes, not vanity (虚荣心). I would rather all the money spent on cosmetic surgery was available to treat people around the world who are in need but can’t get proper medical treatment. Furthermore, there are thousands of under-qualified surgeons out there who only care about getting as rich as possible and as quickly as possible. They don’t care about the psychological and physical damage they do. The whole industry makes me sick. We should do something to ban it.

—Danny Glass, Student

1.What does Dr. Elisabeth McKenna suggest?

A. Cosmetic surgery often goes wrong.

B. Don’t be fooled by “perfection”.

C. The beauty industry needs improving.

D. It’s necessary to set new standards of beauty.

2.What did Debbie Caron’s cosmetic surgery bring to her?

A. More friends.　　 B. More self-confidence.

C. More worries.　　 D. More job opportunities.

3.How does Danny Glass feel about those who have cosmetic surgery?

A. They should be treated as patients.　　 B. They should be ashamed.

C. They can have a new start.　　 D. They hurt themselves badly.

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

A. The mystery of cosmetic surgery　　 B. The future of cosmetic surgery

C. Hard talk — cosmetic surgery　　 D. A new fashion — cosmetic surgery

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Cosmetic (整形) surgery is usually performed to correct a physical abnormality or to enhance an otherwise normal physical feature and thus improve appearance. Cosmetic surgery is an extremely broad field that may offer reconstructive surgery for a patient after a damaging burn or other physical injuries yet can also be used to smooth out wrinkles or reshape a nose. Cosmetic surgery was first used regularly after World War I, when treatment and reconstruction of war injuries gave hope to young soldiers.

As recently as fifty years ago, as the rich and famous began opting for elective cosmetic surgery, the subject was whispered about and considered taboo. Celebrities（名人） would disappear for months and then appear after secret cosmetic surgery looking younger, prettier, and thinner. Over time, cosmetic surgery has become accepted and even encouraged in some circles. Today there are even television reality shows about it.

Some of the more popular forms of cosmetic surgery are liposuction(抽脂术), in which excessive fat is sucked out of the body with a tube and vacuum device; laser facial resurfacing, which smooths lines on the face around the eyes and mouth and eliminates facial blemishes（瑕疵); and hair replacement surgery, which fills in balding areas using a patient's own hair. There are many more forms of cosmetic surgery, including variations of these.

Anyone interested in cosmetic surgery should consider the risks and remember that it is, ultimately, surgery. Not all procedures come out exactly the way doctors and patients foresee, and recovery is just like any other surgery, complete with pain and the possibility of infection(感染). While cosmetic surgery is an option, patients should choose doctors wisely, obtain several references, and keep realistic expectations.

1.Which kind of person doesn't need a cosmetic surgery?

A. A person who suffers a damaging burn.

B. A person who wants to reshape nose.

C. A person who needs to smooth out wrinkles.

D. A person who wishes to get rid of headache.

2.What is the main reason for a celebrity's opting for cosmetic surgery?

A. The celebrity wants to disappear for months.

B. The celebrity watches television shows about cosmetic surgery.

C. The celebrity wants to be younger, prettier, and thinner.

D. The celebrity is accepted by the entertainment circle.

3.What is the third paragraph mainly about?

A. The forms of cosmetic surgery.

B. The definition of cosmetic surgery.

C. The effects of cosmetic surgery.

D. The advantages of cosmetic surgery.

4.What is the author's attitude towards cosmetic surgery?

A. Cautious.        B. Positive.        C. Negative.        D. Doubtful.

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I was not looking forward to entering the ninth grade.High school is well known for being a battleground,where everyone seems to be going through____changes and emotional mood swings（情绪波动）.For me,____was my punishment.

I had always felt____and out of place as one of the____members of my class,standing a head above the other girls and standing at the____of the line so as not to be sticking out.

I____hate being around large groups of____,like during the social hour after services at my church.____the prayers were finished,I would____as quickly as possible so I could____some well-meaning congratulations,"Ruthie! Look how tall you're getting!"

My grandfather would____me become increasingly uncomfortable,but he did not____me or laugh at my self-consciousness（自我意识）.____,he would remind me.

“Stand____and tall,”he would say,as I____tried to shrink（缩）myself.Even at age 15,I understood that his____ was about more than just feet and inches.

My grandfather____in war-torn Europe.When German soldiers____his hometown,he joined the army to____for his country's freedom.“Stand straight,stand tall,”____something else back then.

1.A. facial　　 B. chemical　　 C. social　　 D. physical

2.A. age　　 B. weight　　 C. height　　 D. face

3.A. tired　　 B. uneasy　　 C. confident　　 D. unsafe

4.A. fatter　　 B. taller　　 C. thinner　　 D. shorter

5.A. head　　 B. end　　 C. front　　 D. side

6.A. finally　　 B. seldom　　 C. hardly　　 D. especially

7.A. people　　 B. girls　　 C. teachers　　 D. students

8.A. Until　　 B. Before　　 C. Once　　 D. While

9.A. leave　　 B. come　　 C. stop　　 D. walk

10.A. accept　　 B. receive　　 C. avoid　　 D. refuse

11.A. make　　 B. let　　 C. help　　 D. watch

12.A. scold　　 B. praise　　 C. punish　　 D. comfort

13.A. Instead　　 B. Besides　　 C. Moreover　　 D. Therefore

14.A. back　　 B. straight　　 C. up　　 D. by

15.A. satisfactorily　　 B. happily　　 C. unsuccessfully　　 D. unwillingly

16.A. demand　　 B. advice　　 C. request　　 D. complaint

17.A. grew up　　 B. worked　　 C. passed away　　 D. travelled

18.A. passed　　 B. discovered　　 C. occupied　　 D. visited

19.A. care　　 B. fight　　 C. work　　 D. look

20.A. meant　　 B. brought　　 C. carried　　 D. called

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The tragic death of celebrity Wang Bei has made people aware of the risks of cosmetic surgery, which is becoming increasingly popular．

A survey on the reaction to Wang's death, conducted by Tencent, which runs China's most popular instant-messaging service, received more than 600,000 responses, as of press time Monday．Forty-one percent of respondents expressed sorrow over her death, saying, "It's a pity she died at such a young age．" Some 31 percent said she should have been more cautious and less vain, while 10 percent were enraged at the hospital that conducted the surgery．The remaining 18 percent were indifferent．

A common thread of online discussion is why someone considered beautiful was so dissatisfied with her looks．Some netizens said Wang was a victim of society's unrealistic ideal of beauty: double eyelids, an aquiline nose and the pointed chin typical of Western celebrities．Others said her death underscores the limits to which people will go to achieve fame and fortune．Young people, see cosmetic surgery as the key to wealth and love．

"They want to improve their appearance to find better opportunities at work and in marriage," says Ding Xiaobang, a plastic surgeon with the Peking Union Medical College Hospital．"We're living in a highly competitive society．People regard appearance as a weapon and a means of empowerment…Most of them tell me, 'I don't care how much I spend, just make me look beautiful'．" In the past decade, Ding says he Has seen a growing number of patients, like Wang Bei, who are young and naturally good-looking．The surgeon attributes this trend to people becoming richer, the standards of beauty changing, competition and frustration．

"Some are frustrated with life and use surgery as a way to try and recover," lie says．

The surge in demand for plastic surgery has resulted in a rise in the number of unauthorized business establishments and surgeons conducting such procedures．

Meanwhile, experts say, young and beautiful people who still seek plastic surgery need to address their self-awareness issues and be more accepting．

“They’ve built their identity around the admiration of others and fail to establish a system to assess themselves," says Zhu Wenbo, a psychologist with Blue Bay Psychological Consulting Center in Chengdu．"People's opinions always change, so this is not a reliable way to evaluate oneself．"

1.Most people are       toward the death of Wang Bei according to the survey.

A．sympathetic       B．indifferent C．enraged     D．not mentioned

2.Why is there such a trend of having medical cosmetic surgery according to Ding Xiaobang?

A．People become richer.

B．The standard the beauty always changes.

C．People suffer fierce competition and frustration now and then.

D．All of the above.

3.What kind of people is regarded as a beauty nowadays?

A．a person with single eyelid, an aquiline nose and a  pointed chin

B．a person with double eyelids, an aquiline nose and a pointed chin

C．a person with double eyelids, a snub nose and a pointed chin

D．a person with double eyelids, a snub nose and a chubby chin

4.The purpose of the text is to           .

A．inform us that cosmetic surgery becomes popular.

B．emphasize that young people should re-evaluate themselves rationally.

C．raise concerns about the risk of medical cosmetology industry.

D．state that people’s standard of beauty always changes.

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The study of natural history is not something to be left to biologists. In fact, their capacity _____ the time they can spend away from their offices is very limited.

A. in terms of　　　　　　　　　　 B. in search of

C. in view of　　　　　　 　　　 　 D. in spite of

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Getting old might not be something that's yet to cross your mind. But ageing is unavoidably going to get the better of us one day. And that’s why scientists are constantly seeking out evidence that will show us what we need to do to achieve longevity.

We all know that regular exercise is good for us. In recent years, although we've been told to aim to walk 10,000 steps a day to remain healthy, other advice to do three quick and energetic 10-minute walks a day is thought to be even more effective. And the latest piece of research might put a spring in your step if you’re someone who walks at a fast pace. That’s because, according to scientists, the speed at which people walk in their 40s is a sign of how much their brains, as well as their bodies, are ageing.

Tests on 1,000 people from New Zealand born in the 1970s found that slower walkers tended to show signs of "accelerated ageing". Their lungs, teeth and immune systems were in worse shape than those who walked fester. And what’s worse, the study found not only did slower walkers' bodies age more quickly, their faces looked older and they had smaller brains.

This might be seen as a wake-up call for people with a slower pace who might feel it's time to work out get fitter. But it might be too late; researchers say they were able to predict the walking speed of 45-year-olds using the results of intelligence, language and motor skills tests from when they were aged three. They also suggest that even in early life, there are signs showing which people will go on to have a healthier life.

So, what's the point of knowing that a slower walking pace might mean a smaller brain? Well, researchers say measuring walking speed at a younger age, and understanding what this might mean, could be a way of testing treatments to slow human ageing. This might help us make lifestyle changes while we're still young and healthy. Any steps we can take to prolong a good mental and physical state is a no brainer!

1.Which of the following is considered to be a better choice?

A.Walking 10,000 steps a day. B.Doing three quick and energetic walks a day.

C.Doing irregular exercise every day. D.Frequently doing sports in spring.

2.What can be inferred from the passage?

A.Faster walkers will get fitter, be younger and have bigger brains.

B.People's health condition can be predicted from their walking speed at 45.

C.This study found that slower walkers age more slowly.

D.People who walk faster are more brilliant than slower walkers.

3.What does the underlined word "prolong" in Para.5 mean?

A.give something up B.transfer something at random

C.make something last longer D.put something off

4.What would be the best title?

A.Walking to Stay Young B.Getting Old and Doing Exercise

C.Having a Happy Life D.Slow Walking and Ageing

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The study of natural history is not something to be left to biologists. In fact, their capacity __________ the time they can spend away from their offices is very limited.

A. in favour of　 　　 B. in search of

C. in terms of　　 　　 D. in view of

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The study of natural history is not something to be left to biologists. In fact, their capacity _________ the time they can spend away from their offices is very limited.

A. in terms of               B. in view of                C. in favour of                     D. in search of

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The study of natural history is not something to be left to biologists. In fact, their capacity __________ the time they can spend away from their offices is very limited.

A. in favour of            B. in search of

C. in terms of            D. in view of

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The Super Girl Wang Bei’s death highlights the fact_______ cosmetic surgery has become one of China’s biggest beauty secrets.

A. that                  B. how             C. what               D. why

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