考博英语真题｜2013&2014年武汉理工大学考博试题

A multitude of factors, both inherited and environmental, influence the development of health-related behaviors, and it is beyond the scope of this text to discuss all these factors as they may affect any given individual. However, the decision to adopt a particular health-related behavior is usually one of personal choice. There are healthy choices and there are unhealthy choices. In discussing the morals of personal choice, Fries and Crapo draw a comparison. They suggest that to knowingly give oneself over to a behavior that has a statistical probability of shortening life is similar to attempting suicide. Thus, for those individuals who are interested in preserving both the quality and quantity of life, personal health choices should reflect those behaviors that are associated with a statistical probability of increased vitality and longevity.

44．The concept of personal choice concerning health is important because ______.

A．it is essential to personal freedom in American society

B．it helps raise the level of our medical knowledge

C．personal health choices help cure most illnesses

D．wrong decisions could lead to poor health

45．Sound personal health choice is often difficult to make because ______.

A．current medical knowledge is still insufficient

B．there are many factors influencing our decisions

C．people are usually influenced by the behavior of their friends

D．few people are willing to trade the quality of life for the quantity of life

46．According to Fries and Crapo, sound health choice should be based on ______.

A．personal decisions        B．society's laws

C．friends' opinions        D．statistical evidence

A) custom B) confidence

C) security                    D) simplicity

38. All was dark in the district except for a candle____through th curtains in one of houses.

A) glimmering                 B)glittering

C) flaming                     D) blazing