2023年新版英语专业四级考试真题及答案
PART III CLOZE [15 MIN] Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks.Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two.Scientists around the world are racing to learn how to rapidly diagnose, treat and stop the spread of a new, deadly disease.SARS -- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome --- was(31)_ for the first time in February 2023 in Hanoi,(32)_ since then has infected more than 1,600 people in 15 countries, killing 63.At this(33)_, there are more questions than answers surrounding the disease.Symptoms start(34)_ a fever over 100.4 degrees F, chills, headache or body(35)_.Within a week, the patient has a dry cough, which might(36)_ to shortness of breath.In 10% to 20% of cases, patients require(37)_ ventilation to breathe.About 3.5% die from the disease.Symptoms(38)_ begin in two to seven days, but some reports suggest it(39)_ take as long as 10 days.Scientists are close to(40)_ a lab test to diagnose SARS.In the meantime, it is diagnosed by its symptoms.There is no evidence(41)_ antibiotics or anti-viral medicines help,(42)_ doctors can offer only supportive care.Patients with SARS are kept in isolation to r