Feeling frustrated and sometimes even exhausted from listening? Whether it happens suddenly or gradually over time, hearing loss can affect you physically and emotionally.
Dr. David C. Kelsall, a cochlear implant (耳蜗植入) surgeon and medical advisor to Cochlear, the world leader in cochlear implants, answers questions about cochlear implants and how they are different from hearing aids.
Q: How are cochlear implants different from hearing aids?
A: Hearing aids help many people by making the sounds they hear louder. Unfortunately, as hearing loss progresses, sounds need to be made not only louder, but also clearer. Cochlear implants can help give you that clarity, especially in noisy environments. Be sure to discuss your options with a hearing implant specialist in your area.
Q: Are cochlear implants covered by Medicare (医保)?
A: Yes, Medicare and most private insurance plans routinely cover cochlear implants.
Q: How do I know if a cochlear implant will work for me?
A: Cochlear hearing implant technology is very reliable. In fact, it has been around for almost 40 years and Cochlear has provided more than 550,000 implantable hearing devices.
Q: Is it a major surgery?
A: No, not at all. In fact, the procedure is often done on an outpatient basis and typically takes just a couple of hours.
Visit Cochlear.us/Rdigest to find a hearing implant specialist near you and get a free guide to cochlear implants.
1. Who is more likely to be attracted by this article?
A. A cochlear implant specialist.
B. An insurance agent.
C. An ENT (ear, nose, throat) doctor.
D. A person with hearing loss.
2. What can we learn from the text?
A. People should pay extra money for the surgery of cochlear implants.
B. Cochlear implants can help people with hearing problems better than hearing aids.
C. Patients have to stay in hospital for days to receive cochlear implants.
D. Dr. David C. Kelsall himself will conduct the operations for patients.
3. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To advertise cochlear implants.
B. To broaden people’s knowledge about cochlear implants.
C. To inform people of the importance of cochlear implants.
D. To respond to people’s questions about cochlear implants.
·surgeon n. 外科医生
·clarity n. 清晰；清楚；明确
·option n. 可选择的事物；选择
·reliable adj. 可靠的；可信赖的
·implantable adj. 可移植的，可植入的
·outpatient n. 门诊病人
Whether it happens suddenly or gradually over time, hearing loss can affect you physically and emotionally. (Para. 1)
这是一个主从复合句。whether引导_________________。
The best toys of your childhood are everybody else’s. I recall the impressivecollections of my toys. There was the Matchbox garage passed down from Mum, my toy soldiers and wooden palace. I can imagine these things in detail. But it’s only when I get to remember Ben Walker’s space hopper, or Neil Savla’s roller skates, or Olly Sloboda’s copy of the board game Mysteries of Old Pecking that I realize my friends all had cooler toys than me.
I bring this up because my son was recently eager to get one of his friend’s toys: one called a Stomp Rocket. It’s marketed as a “science toy”, because it teaches kids about air pressure, but, really, it’s just a big rocket launcher that’s good for groups of children to play with to see, who can jump the hardest and make the rocket go the highest.
My son Harvey immediately became obsessed with it, continuously begging me to buy one for him. I refused, partly because I thought he could play it with his friends, and partly because ￡20 for a plastic tube is too expensive! If I really put my mind to it, I could probably create one. Furthermore, I was concerned that if I met his demands, Harvey would soon ask for the same remote-controlled car and plane. So, I told Harvey that if I bought him a Stomp Rocket, he’d soon be bored with it.
But then I thought, perhaps that ￡20 would be well-spent if it taught him a valuable lesson. If I bought Harvey his very own Stomp Rocket, he’d be tired of it and realize that his own toys are actually just as good as everyone else’s.
Then I bought one two months later. And every weekend since, whatever the weather, he has asked to play with his Stomp Rocket. He wasn’t tired of it, but the opposite: he is now developing new ways of playing. I was wrong this time.
4. Which of the following toys was passed down to the author?
A. The Matchbox garage.
B. Space hopper.
C. Roller skates.
D. Toy soldiers.
5. What does the underlined phrase “obsessed with”in the third paragraph probably mean?
A. Bored with.
B. Familiar with.
C. Addicted to.
D. Separated from.
6. Why did the author refuse to buy a Stomp Rocket for his son?
A. He was good at creating one.
B. He couldn’t afford to buy one.
C. He thought his son might ask for more toys.
D. He worried his son would not play with his friends.
7. Why did the author buy the toy at last?
A. He couldn’t bear his son’s continuous begging.
B. He thought his son’d learn his toys were not bad.
C. He thought it was good for his son to take exercise.
D. He wanted his son to learn to share with his friends.
·impressive adj. 给人深刻印象的
·collection n. 收藏品；作品集；收集；聚集；募捐
·eager adj. 热切的；盼望的；渴求的
·create vt. 创造；创作；创建
·opposite n. 相反的人/事物（熟词生义） adj. 相反的；对面的
If I bought Harvey his very own Stomp Rocket, he’d be tired of it and realize that his own toys are actually just as good as everyone else’s. (Para. 4)
这是一个主从复合句。if在此引导_____________，主句中包含一个that引导的__________。
Day care is a service in which children or dependent adults are cared for while the person who normally cares for them cannot do so.
In the United States and Canada, women have traditionally cared for their children. But in recent years, more and more women have begun working outside the home. The number of families with only one parent has also increased. Because of these changes, many families no longer have an adult at home during the day, and the demand for day care has risen.
Many working parents enroll their children in a day care center. Parents may also place their children in a family day care home. In family day care, an adult cares for a small group of children in his or her own home. Usually, this adult is a mother with her own children. Some parents obtain day care by hiring a sitter. This is a person who comes to or lives in the family home. Other parents rely on relatives to care for their children during the day. In many areas, day care for school-age children is hard to find or expensive. For this reason, numerous children care for themselves before or after school.
Most day care programs are run by individuals or non-government organizations. In the United States, only a few programs are fully funded by state governments or federal agencies. In Canada, many programs are partly funded by the provinces. In both countries, many employers offer benefits to help working parents care for their children. The most common benefits include part-time working hours, flexible schedules, and unpaid leave.
Experts recommend that parents select a day care provider that is licensed or regulated by the state or province—if the state or province requires licensing or regulation. Many states and provinces do not regulate or license all types of day care providers. Experts also recommend that the caregivers have special training in childcare and that there be enough of them to provide each child with individual attention.
8. How many types of day care for children are mentioned in paragraph 3?
A. 2.
B. 3.
C. 4.
D. 5.
9. Why do many children have to look after themselves after school?
A. They are expected to be independent.
B. It’s hard to find day care.
C. The day care center is not safe.
D. They live in the school.
10. What can we learn from paragraph 4?
A. The government didn’t pay a lot for day care programs.
B. Many employers have day care centers at the workplace.
C. Quite a few programs are fully funded by the US government.
D. Most day care programs are run by profit organizations.
11. If you want to find a caregiver, you’d better find one .
A. who gets the permission from the state or province
B. who receives the best education in the university
C. who can help the children learn a lot of knowledge
D. who can help the children focus on their study
·care for 照顾；关心
·enroll vt. & vi. 登记；（使）加入；注册
·rely on 依赖；依靠
·flexible adj. 灵活的；可变动的；柔韧的
·select vt. 选择；挑选；选拔
·regulate vt. 控制；管理
Day care is a service in which children or dependent adults are cared for while the person who normally cares for them cannot do so. (Para. 1)
这是一个主从复合句，句中包含三个从句。in which引导__________；while引导_________________；who引导__________。
With abundant tourist destinations, the Kingdom of Morocco welcomes travelers from all over the world. Attracted by the naturally beautiful landscapes, excellent beaches, and impressive architecture of villas (别墅) in Morocco, tourists would doubtlessly find their way to this little African heaven.
And once they set foot on this country, villas in Morocco are the best place for tourists to stay, where they can really experience the Moroccan lifestyle. Compared to traditional hotels and apartments in Morocco, they can give you more than just a comfortable resting place. They also offer features to remind you that Morocco is a special country.
However, feeling like you’re actually in your own home doesn’t mean that you can do everything and anything you want in it. If you really want to act like a real Moroccan, you will have to go about your everyday tasks the Moroccan way. Here are some do’s and don’ts to remember:
In Morocco, Moroccans don’t just give a short greeting to people they meet. Instead, they usually stop and say “Ca va?”—a sweet way of inquiring about a friend’s life. Staying in one of the villas in Morocco would teach you this little lesson of concern for your neighbors.
Morocco is generally against smoking and drinking. You might argue that the precious villa is your home but as a visitor, you should still show respect to the anti-smoking and anti-drinking rules in the country.
By nature, Moroccans are considered some of the friendliest people on the planet. You can actually gain friends by simply walking on the street, riding a train, or window-shopping. Moroccans value the people they meet by inviting their newfound friends for a casual dinner. As a host of one of the villas in Morocco, why not prepare a simple meal for your friends?
12. Why are villas the best place for visitors to stay in Morocco?
A. Because they are cheaper than hotels.
B. Because visitors can do anything they want there.
C. Because visitors can experience the local life there.
D. Because they are more comfortable than apartments.
13. Which of the following may the author agree with, according to the third paragraph?
A. Where there is life, there is hope.
B. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
C. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
D. Wisdom in the mind is better than money in the hand.
14. What does “Ca va?”show?
A. You care about your neighbors.
B. You are curious about a friend’s life.
C. You respect your neighbors’ secrets.
D. You are happy to meet your best friend.
15. What will happen if you are in Morocco?
A. You can’t invite your friends to your villa.
B. You will find it easy to make friends there.
C. Your new friends will avoid having dinner with you.
D. You may not smoke or drink in any place except your villa.
·landscape n. 风景；乡村风景画
·architecture n. 建筑风格；建筑设计；建筑学
·set foot on 踏上；进入
·do’s and don’ts 规则；注意事项
·inquire vi. & vt. 询问；打听
·casual adj. 非正式的；随便的
And once they set foot on this country, villas in Morocco are the best place for tourists to stay, where they can really experience the Moroccan lifestyle. (Para. 2)
这是一个主从复合句。once引导时间状语从句；where引导_________________，先行词是“______”。
【语篇解读】
本文主要介绍了耳蜗植入的相关信息以及人工耳蜗与助听器的不同之处。
【答案解析】
1. D 推理判断题。文章主要讲的是耳蜗植入的相关信息，由此推测听障人士最有可能对本文感兴趣。故选D。
2. B 细节理解题。根据对“Q: How are cochlear implants different from hearing aids?”问题的回答“as hearing loss progresses, sounds need to be made not only louder, but also clearer. Cochlear implants can help give you that clarity”可知，与助听器相比，人工耳蜗能更好地解决声音的清晰度问题，由此可知，植入耳蜗比佩戴助听器能更好地帮助听障人士。故选B。
3. A 推理判断题。根据全文内容，特别是最后一段内容可知，本文是一则关于耳蜗植入的广告，目的是宣传耳蜗植入产品。故选A。
【长难句分析答案】
让步状语从句
【语篇解读】
作者的儿子想让作者给他买一个Stomp Rocket玩具，这使作者想起自己小时候经常认为别人的玩具比自己的好。作者认为如果他答应了儿子的请求，那么儿子一定会很快厌倦这个玩具，并且会索要更多的玩具。作者经过再三考虑，最终还是决定给儿子买下这个玩具，但儿子的反应真如作者所想吗？
【答案解析】
4. A 细节理解题。根据第一段第三句“There was the Matchbox garage passed down from Mum…”可知，the Matchbox garage是作者的妈妈传给他的。
5. C 词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句“…continuously begging me to buy one for him.”可知，儿子不断地求作者给他买一个玩具，由此猜测他对这个玩具应该是很着迷。addicted to意为“对……入迷”，符合文意，故选C。bored with意为“对……厌倦”；familiar with意为“通晓，熟悉”；separated from意为“分离”。
6. C 细节理解题。根据第三段第四句“Furthermore, I was concerned that if I met his demands, Harvey would soon ask for the same remote-controlled car and plane.”可知，作者担心如果自己满足了儿子的这个要求，儿子可能会要求买更多的玩具，故选C。根据第三段第三句“If I really put my mind to it, I could probably create one.”可知，作者如果下定决心去做的话，可能会制作一个出来，但没有说自己擅长，且这也不是作者不买玩具的原因，故不选A；根据第三段第二句“I refused, partly because I thought he could play it with his friends, and partly because ￡20 for a plastic tube is too expensive!”可知，作者嫌这个玩具贵，但文中没有说他付不起钱，而且最后他给儿子买了一个，所以不选B；文中没有提到作者担心儿子不和朋友们玩耍，故不选D。
7. B 细节理解题。根据第四段“…I thought, perhaps that ￡20 would be well-spent if it taught him a valuable lesson. If I bought Harvey his very own Stomp Rocket, he’d…and realize that his own toys are actually just as good as everyone else’s.”可知，作者觉得如果他给儿子买了这个玩具，儿子会意识到他自己的玩具也跟其他人的一样好，即他自己的玩具也不差。此题易误选A，主要受第三段第一句“…continuously begging me to buy one for him”的影响，尽管儿子不断求着作者买玩具，作者还是拒绝了，因此最终决定要买不是出于这个理由，故不选A。
【长难句分析答案】
条件状语从句；宾语从句
【语篇解读】
本文主要介绍的是随着社会的发展，人们对托管中心的需求日益增长。
【答案解析】
8. C 细节理解题。第三段分别提到了“日托中心、家庭托管、雇用保姆以及请亲戚照看”这四种照看孩子的方法。故选C。
9. B 细节理解题。根据第三段的倒数第二句“In many areas, day care for school-age children is hard to find or expensive.”可知，一些孩子放学后不得不自己照顾自己是因为在许多地方很难找到日托中心或者日托费用高昂。故选B。
10. A 推理判断题。根据第四段第二、三句“In the United States, only a few programs are fully funded by state governments or federal agencies. In Canada, many programs are partly funded by the provinces.”可知，只有少数日托项目是由政府资助的，由此可推断，政府在日托中心上并没有投入很多资金。故选A。
11. A 推理判断题。由最后一段第一句“Experts recommend that parents select a day care provider that is licensed or regulated by the state or province—if the state or province requires licensing or regulation.”可知，在寻找照顾孩子的人时，最好找已获得州或省批准的人，故选A。
【长难句分析答案】
定语从句；时间状语从句；定语从句
【语篇解读】
在风景优美、景点众多的摩洛哥旅游时，游客最好住在能体验当地生活方式的别墅里，同时要注意入乡随俗。
【答案解析】
12. C 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“…where they can really experience the Moroccan lifestyle.”可知，住在别墅可以让游客体验摩洛哥人的生活方式。
13. B 推理判断题。根据第三段的“…doesn’t mean that you can do everything and anything you want in it. If you really want to act like a real Moroccan, you will have to go about your everyday tasks the Moroccan way.”可知，作者认为游客应该入乡随俗。A项意为“留得青山在，不怕没柴烧”；C项意为“心之所愿，无所不成”；D项意为“脑中的知识胜过手中的金钱”。
14. A 细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句“Staying in one of the villas in Morocco would teach you this little lesson of concern for your neighbors.”可知，当你说“Ca va?”时，表达了你对邻居的关心。
15. B 细节理解题。根据最后一段第一、二句“By nature, Moroccans are considered some of the friendliest people on the planet. You can actually gain friends by simply walking on the street, riding a train, or window-shopping.”可知，摩洛哥人很友好，在那里很容易交到朋友。
【长难句分析答案】
非限制性定语从句；place
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