2012年12月英语四级考试阅读真题练习第十六篇_第2页

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　　57. Why does the author congratulate his male readers at the beginning of the passage?

　　A) They are more likely to survive serious diseases today.

　　B) Their average life span has been considerably extended.

　　C) They have lived long enough to read this article.

　　D) They are sure to enjoy a longer and happier life.

　　58. What does the author state is the most important reason men die five years earlier on average than women?

　　A) Men drink and smoke much more than women.

　　B) Men don’t seek medical care as often as women

　　C) Men aren’t as cautious as women in face of danger.

　　D) Men are more likely to suffer from fatal diseases.

　　59. Which of the following best completes the sentence “Geez, if it could happen to him, …” (Line2, Para. 8)?

　　A) it could happen to me, too

　　B) I should avoid playing golf

　　C) I should consider myself lucky

　　D) it would be a big misfortune

　　60. What does Dr. Ross Cartmill mean by “the ostrich approach” (Line 1, Para. 9)

　　A) A casual attitude towards one’s health conditions.

　　B) A new therapy for certain psychological problems.

　　C) Refusal to get medical treatment for fear of the pain involved.

　　D) Unwillingness to find out about one’s disease because of fear.

　　61. What does Cartmill say about regular check-ups for men?

　　A) They may increase public expenses.

　　B) They will save money in the long run.

　　C) They may cause psychological strains on men.

　　D) They will enable men to live as long as women.