The ankle injury that tennis star Basil Muller sustained yesterday may ______ him from tak
A.relieve
B.exceed
C.conflict
D.prevent
A.relieve
B.exceed
C.conflict
D.prevent
A.healthy
B.fit
C.suitable
D.conditioned
M: the injury didn't seem serious then. I decided to go today because my foot still hurts when I put my weight on it.
Why didn't the man see the doctor earlier?
A.His injury kept him at home.
B.He was too weak to see the doctor.
C.He didn't think it necessary.
D.He failed to make an appointment.
Sprained(扭伤)Ankle
One ofthe most common injuries teenagers and adults experience is a sprained ankle. Asprain oc-curs when the ligaments(韧带)of a joint are twisted(扭伤) and possibly torn.Ligaments are bands offibers that hold the bones of a joint in position. Asprain can occur from a sudden twisting at the joint,or a stretching or tearingof the fibers of the ligaments. The injured area usually swells(肿胀) and be-comes blackand blue. Stepping off the sidewalk at the wrong angle or having one foot landin a holewhile walking or running can leave you rolling on the ground in painwith an ankle on firel If you can-notwalk without experiencing intense pain, you must seek medical help. If the painis manageable,andyou can walk,here are three words to help you remember how totreat yourself:Elevate(抬高)Co01 Bandage(打绷带)
As soonas there is injury to that ligament,there will be a certain amount of bleedingunder the skin Oncethe blood pools around the damaged blood vessels,swellingoccurs. The pressure from the swelling results inadditional stress andtenderness to the region In order to reduce the degree of swelling,lie down assoon aspossible and keep the ankle elevated so that it is actually higher thanyour heart. Next, to reduce blood distri-bution and keep bleeding to aminimum,apply a cold pack After 20minutes,take the pack off, wait half anhour and then reapply. This can be doneseveral times a day for a total of three days.
Neverleave a cold pack on for more than 20 minutes at a time. Reducing thetemperature in that area foran extended period of time signals the body toincrease blood flow to raise the body temperature! Therefore,one accidentallytriggers more blood distribution to the affected area by leaving a cold pack onfor too long!Finally, bandage the ankle. Be careful not to wind it too tightly;doing so can restrict blood flow and cause harmto the entire foot
Asprain is caused by
A.blood vessels being hurt in the foot.
B.constantly changing body temperature.
C.ligament fibers of a joint being twisted
D.elevating one's ankle.
After the Second World War fashionable short skirts ______ to ankle length.
A.shortened
B.dropped
C.lowered
D.lengthen
Passage One
Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.
During the past seven or eight years, researchers have made some new and exciting discoveries about osteoarthritis (骨关节炎), a common and debilitating problem. No longer considered an inevitable consequence of the wear and tear associated with aging, osteoarthritis is now understood to be an active process that progressively damages cartilage (软骨) , the normally resilient (有弹性的) connective tissue cushioning every joint in the body. Osteoarthritis is caused by damaged cartilage that the body cannot properly repair. As we age, our cartilage becomes more prone to damage. When this damage occurs, cells within the cartilage may release mediators (substances that cause local inflammation), along with other cartilage-destroying chemicals. This process of damage upon more damage results in osteoarthritis.
Researchers have been able to identify what puts people at risk of developing osteoarthritis. Age is not necessarily an issue, although the disease is certainly more common in the elderly. Obesity is an overwhelmingly strong risk factor. For those already diagnosed, losing weight has been shown to slow the disease’s progression and substantially ease joint pain. Injury to a bone or joint may make that area more prone to arthritis in the future. For example, ankle fractures and knee surgery are linked to osteoarthritis, as are injuries due to some vigorous contact sports. Repetitive activities such as the movements involved in certain fields of work can contribute to osteoarthritis.
A number of recent studies have emphasized the importance of exercise in reducing pain and maintaining function in people with osteoarthritis. Weight reduction is another key component of treatment. Shoe inserts and knee braces can also relieve knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. Although basic pain medications can help, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (布洛芬,一种抗炎、镇痛药) are more effective in relieving pain. However, these drugs carry the risk of kidney damage, high blood pressure, fluid retention and stomach bleeding. Glucosamine sulfate (氨基葡萄糖硫酸盐) is a component of normal joint cartilage. Recent studies have shown that 1,500 mg per day of this medication, available without a prescription, can decrease pain and improve function for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.
第22题:According to the passage, osteoarthritis ________.
A) is inevitably caused by wear and tear due to aging
B) is an active process in which cartilage is damaged abruptly
C) is caused by damaged cartilage that the body cannot properly repair
D) is caused by cells within the cartilage that may release mediators
In spite of his bad ankle he was able to ______.
A.carry on walking fairly rapidly
B.walk in a direction that was less steep
C.bear the pain without changing direction
D.find out where he had landed
A.Begin bandaging the ankle
B.Wait 30 minutes and then reapply the ice pack for 20 minutes
C.Keep the ankle in a position lower than your heart
D.Wait 20 minutes and then reapply the ice pack for 30 minutes
The black - and - blue symptom of a sprain is due to______.
A.pressing one's ankle
B.a tight bandage
C.applying a cold pack
D.bleeding under the skin
A) counted on
B) came up with
C) dropped out of
D) wasaccountable for
A.He hurt his knee when a tall ladder fell on him.
B.He injured his ankle when he fell from a ladder.
C.He sprained his hand when he fell off the roof of his house.
D.His foot has a paint can on because he likes painting the house.