全新版大学英语听说教程第二册 Unit04

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Dialogue 1:

M: What's the trouble?

W: I feel dizzy and my whole body aches.

M: How long have you been sick?

W: Two or three days now.

M: How's your appetite?

W: I've got no appetite. The sight of food simply turns my stomach. What's wrong with me?

M: You seem to be generally run-down.

Q: What is the most probable 1 relationship between the two speakers?

Dialogue 2:

W: What's the matter, Jack 2? You look pale.

M: Oh, I feel terrible.

W: Why? What's the matter?

M: I have a splitting 3 headache and a sore throat.

W: Why didn't you tell me?

M: I thought they might go away, but I feel worse this morning. I'm aching all over.

W: Hmm. You feel warm, too. You must have got a fever. There's a pretty bad flu going around, you know.

Q: What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers?

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Going to See the Doctor

D: So what's your trouble?

P: Well, doctor, I haven't been feeling well lately. My biggest problem is that I'm having trouble sleeping.

D: Have you tried any of the sleeping medications available?

P: I've tried one or two, but they don't seem to help.

D: How long have you had this problem?

P: Three or four months -- it's been rather a long time now.

D: Are you suffering from an unusual level of stress in your life lately?

P: Not more than usual. My biggest worry is the fact I can't sleep.

D: Well, some people don't need as much sleep as others.

P: But I feel tired all day, so it is a problem for me.

D: Have you been experiencing any other symptoms?

P: I've also had a lot of indigestion lately.

D: Well, you are a little overweight, aren't you?

P: Yes. And I've gained about seven kilograms this past year.

D: You really should try to lose at least that extra weight. Do you get much exercise?

P: No, not very much.

D: Physical activity is very important.

P: So what do you recommend, doctor?

D: I will give you some medication for your insomnia 4 and your indigestion. But I also recommend that you begin a regular exercise program.

P: But I have neither the time nor the money to go to a gym.

D: You don't need to go to a gym. A simple walking program would be very beneficial for you. I think you'll find that diet and exercise will be very helpful in taking care of your recent complaints.

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Eating Apples

You probably know a famous saying about the importance of eating apples. It is, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

Now, a new American study shows eating apples may help fight cancer, too. Research scientists at Cornell University in New York say a combination 5 of chemicals found in apples is important for good health. The study shows that the combination of chemicals plays an important part in anti-cancer activity.

The scientists say the chemicals are in both the skin and the flesh of apples. Results of the study were reported in the publication 6 Nature. The Cornell researchers studied the chemicals, or extracts 8, taken from the skin and flesh of red apples grown in New York State. They studied the effectiveness of the apple extracts in fighting cancer.

The researchers treated colon 9 (结肠) cancer cells with fifty milligrams of apple extract 7 (苹果汁). Extracts from the apple skin reduced the growth of cancer cells by forty-three percent. Extracts from the fruit's flesh reduced the growth of cancer cells by twenty-nine percent.

The researchers also treated human liver 10 (肝) cancer cells with apple extract. Extracts from the apple skin reduced the growth of those cells by fifty-seven percent. Extracts from the fleshy part of the apple reduced the cancer cells by forty percent.

Lead researcher Liu Ruihai said scientists have long known that apples are good for human health. He says some scientists are interested in testing single vitamins or other substances to see if they alone fight disease 11. He says his study shows no single substance works 12 alone to reduce cancer. Instead, the combination of chemicals in apples is effective and eating fruit and vegetables is better than taking extra vitamin pills.