题文
Many people have never heard of Mesothelioma and are unaware of its symptoms. Although considered a rare form of cancer, each year the number of cases grows. With the prevalence(流行)of this disease on the rise, it is critical to understand why and how Mesothelioma develops and what courses of action can be taken in the event of diagnosis. The following is a list of frequently asked questions and answers that will provide you with some information on Mesothelioma, and the legal issues surrounding it.What is Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is the term used to describe a cancerous tumor found in the mesothelial cells of an organ. The organs where this form of cancer is most commonly found are the lungs, heart and abdominal organs. Pleural Mesothelioma is cancer of the lung lining(组织,膜)and is the most common form of Mesothelioma.
What causes Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos(石棉). Asbestos is often found in building materials used before the mid 1970's. In addition, materials such as pipes, boiler insulation, floor, ceiling and roof tiles may contain asbestos.
How much asbestos exposure will cause Mesothelioma?
Generally, the probability of developing this form of cancer is in accordance with the length of time you are exposed to asbestos. Also, your health is at risk if your exposure to asbestos is intense. It should be noted that Mesothelioma has a latency(潜伏)period of 20 to 50 years. This means that you may develop the disease long after your exposure to asbestos. On average, people tend to develop Mesothelioma somewhere between 35 and 40 years after exposure.
How quickly does Mesothelioma progress?
The onset of Mesothelioma is quite slow. Patients will begin to experience symptoms such as lower back pain and chest pain. These symptoms may also be accompanied by weight loss, fever and difficulty breathing. Unfortunately, once Mesothelioma develops, it quickly becomes aggressive and treatment must be sought immediately.
Can Mesothelioma be treated?
Doctors are able to use several traditional methods of cancer treatment for Mesothelioma, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Like all forms of cancer, detecting the disease at the earliest stage possible greatly increases the patient's chances for survival. If you have worked in an industry such as construction or suspect that you may have been exposed to asbestos, be alert for symptoms and contact your doctor immediately.
What legal courses of action can be taken?
Anyone suffering from Mesothelioma is entitled to compensation from asbestos manufacturers. Additionally, if you are the spouse or child of someone who has died from Mesothelioma, you are entitled to file a claim and seek compensation.
小题1:The authors intends to _______.A．tell the readers how important it is to know more about Mesothelioma.B．provide more information about MesotheliomaC．give advice on how tto avoid developing MesotheliomaD．tell the readers how terrible Mesothelioma is小题2:We can learn from the text that _______.A．Asbestos is to blame for Mesothelioma.B．Even if a person is exposed to asbestos for a while, he will die soon.C．All the employees can ask for compensation from asbestos manufacturers.D．Mesothelioma is a cancer familiar to many people.小题3:The following are the symptoms of Mesothelioma EXCEPT ______.A．frequent headacheB．lower back painC．chest painD．difficult breathing小题4:Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A．Terrible MesotheliomaB．Mesothelioma is around usC．Frequently Asked Questions about MesotheliomaD．Mesothelioma in on the rise小题5:If you work in an industry exposed to asbestos, you should ________.A．give up the job immediatelyB．ask for a rise from your bossC．file a claim and seek compensationD．go to hospital and have your body examined 题型：未知难度：其他题型
答案
小题1:B
小题2:A
小题3:A
小题4:C
小题5:D
解析
文章是对一些关于Mesothelioma的常见问题的回答。小题1:推理判断题，根据文章的每个段落的内容可知，都是关于Mesothelioma的一些信息。
小题2:事实细节题，根据第三段的Mesothelioma is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos可知
小题3:事实细节题，根据第五段的The onset of Mesothelioma is quite slow. Patients will begin to experience symptoms such as lower back pain and chest pain. These symptoms may also be accompanied by weight loss, fever and difficulty breathing可知，A项没有讲到
小题4:推理判断题，根据第一段的The following is a list of frequently asked questions and answers that will provide you with some information on Mesothelioma, and the legal issues surrounding it可知。
小题5:事实细节题，根据倒数第三段的If you have worked in an industry such as construction or suspect that you may have been exposed to asbestos, be alert for symptoms and contact your doctor immediately可知。
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从近几年的考试题来看，科普环保类的文章越来越与人们的实际生活相接近。由于此类文章缺乏故事情节，很多同学对此类文章感到费解。但一般的科普类文章都是就事论事，需要逻辑推理和想象的时候较少，因此此类阅读题也没有同学们想象中的那么难，只要多加训练，就能较好地答题。
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