The current swine flu threatens the humans more severely than previous flus because______.
A.it has killed more people
B.it has been found in more countries
C.people know nothing about it
D.people have no immunity to it
A.it has killed more people
B.it has been found in more countries
C.people know nothing about it
D.people have no immunity to it
Michelle Stevens
4121 Moss St.
St. Petersburg, FL 59340
Dear Valued Banking Customer:
We here at Florida National Bank have always promised to put you and your banking needs first. Now, we are happy to introduce a policy change that we think (81) the international transactions of our customers.
Starting next month, we will begin (82) all bank fees on both incoming and outgoing wire transfers for international banking transactions.
In the current economic climate, we believe it is wise to encourage our clients to deal internationally, not discourage them. This fee cancellation should do just that, and it's another example of how we're working (83) our customers.
Thank you for your continued support,
Dick Johnson
CEO, Florida National Bank
(41)
A.has facilitated
B.will facilitate
C.facilitating
D.had been facilitating
According to the passage, what do we know about swine flu?
A) Swine flu can be transmitted easily among pigs but not among people.
B) Symptoms of swine flu are different from those of regular seasonal influenza.
C) People with swine flu often get a stomachache, headache and toothache.
D) Swine flu is a virus that has acquired the ability to pass from person to person.
Which of the following are NOT the first people to receive the swine flu vaccinations?
A.Babies.
B.Old men.
C.Young men.
D.Doctors.
According to the professor, who are the most likely to catch swine influenza?
A.People who expose themselves to swine.
B.People who are at risk of catching swine.
C.People who work in order to get swine.
D.People who carry swine to humans.
What are the symptoms of swine flu?
A.Chills, fever, and sore throat
B.Muscle pains and headache.
C.Shedding tears, sneezing and toothache.
D.Coughing, weakness and discomfort.
Which statement is not true according to the passage?
A.U. S. health officials are increasing surveillance measures at doctors' offices.
B.So far, the cases of swine flu in the United States are not very serious.
C.U. S. officials are determined to take more aggressive actions against swine flu.
D.Besser says the number of infections will probably rise.
Why pregnant women enjoy the top priority to get vaccine?
A.Because their babies are particularly vulnerable.
B.Because the swine flu vaccines are too difficult to reach.
C.Because the swine flu vaccines can be lifesaving for them.
D.Because this is the decision made by the committee.
What do we know about the swine flu virus from the last paragraph?
A.It is not quite sure if it can spread among persons.
B.It is not quite sure how it is transmitted.
C.Surely it is transmitted by sneezing or coughing.
D.Surely it is transmitted by skin contact.
Swine Flu in New York
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed cases of swine (猪)【51】in eight students at a New York preparatory (预科的) school, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Sunday. The students have had only【52】symptoms and none have been hospitalized, he said. Some of the students have already recovered.
More than 100 students were absent from【53】due to flu-like symptoms last week. New York health officials tested samples for eight students Saturday and determined the students were probably【54】from swine flu, and the CDC confirmed the【55】on Sunday, Bloomberg said.
The announcement brings the【56】of confirmed swine flu cases in the United States to 20. Bloomberg said there is no【57】of a citywide outbreak (爆发) of the flu, and no sign of a potential outbreak of swine flu at【58】schools.
Some students at the school【59】spring break in Mexico, Bloomberg said, but authorities have not determined【60】any of the students with a confirmed case of swine flu was in Mexico. Someone who traveled to Mexico may not have had any flu symptoms but【61】on the flu to someone else, he noted.
Bloomberg called on students who are home sick to【62】home for 48 hours after their symptoms go away.
If symptoms are normal for a regular kind of flu, there is【63】need to go to a hospital, said Bloomberg. If symptoms become severe, as【64】any illness, people should go to the hospital, he said.
St. Francis, which has 2,700 students, announced it will remain closed for two days.【65】whether the students' illnesses have been minor because they're young and healthy or because it is a minor strain (菌株) of the virus, Bloomberg responded, "We don't know. "
(51)
A.fever
B.cold
C.sickness
D.flu