成人学士学位英语考试真题及答案完整版
2017 年 11 月 北京 成人 学士 学位 英语 考试 真题 及 答案 Part I ( 30 % ) Passage 1 In 2014 , older Americans fell 29 million times , leading to 7 million injuries , according to a report published last week . About million cases were treated in emergency department , and approximately 800 , 000 seniors went on to be hospitalized . More than 27 , 000 falls led to death . ( 76 ) And the problem is getting more and more serious . “ Older adult falls are increasing and , sadly , often indicate the end of independence , ” said Dr . Tom Frieden . The falls are preventable , Frieden stressed . He said individuals , families and health care providers can take steps to resist the trend . Dr . Wolf - Klein is a medical professor in New York . She said one concern is that seniors who have experienced a fall alone at home dont tell anyone . When that happens , prevention efforts dont begin and theyre at risk for additional falls that lead to broken bones and brain injuries . “ Elderly patients tend not to report falls to their families , or even doctors . A fall is a very frightening thing that you keep quiet about . They think if they mention it , they are afraid that they will move to a nursing home or need assistants to help out in the house , ” said Wolf - Klein . Its also a status issue and may make someone feel that theyre weaker than they really are , she explained . When someone does fall and hurt themselves , theyre often never the same , Wolf - Klein said . “ You can develop chronic ( 慢性 的 ) problems . After a fall , a percentage of the population will never return to walking around . People used to taking the subway , now theyre in a wheelchair , or they may need help going to the bathroom . They become frailer and lose independence , ” she said . 1 . Which of the following is TRUE ? A . In 2014 , older adult falls caused 7 million injuries . B . In 2016 , Americans fell 29 million times . C . Last year , million Americans had emergency treatment . D . Last month , more than 27 , 000 older Americans were hospitalized . 2 . From the passage we learn that older adult falls _ . A . Are decreasing B . Cant be avoided C . Must be treated in hospitals D . Usually imply the end of independence 3 . The word frailer in Paragraph 5 probably means _ . A . Lonelier B . weaker C . smarter D . bet