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ld help. Through trial and error (反復(fù)試驗), they finally created a cure from ingredients (調(diào)料) monly found in the kitchen. The cure, named “Lorenzo’s Oil”, saved the boy’s life. Despite the good results, scientists and doctors remained unconvinced. They said there was no real evidence that the oil worked and that the treatment was just a theory. As a result, some families with ALD children were reluctant to try it. Finally, the boys father organized an international study to test the oil. After ten years of trials, the answer is: the oil keeps ALD children healthy.36. Doctors said that Lorenzo might die within three years because .A) they had never treated the disease beforeB) Lorenzo was too young to be curedC) no cure had been found for ALDD) ALD was a rare disease37. The families of other ALD patients thought that .A) the research for the new cure would cost too much moneyB) the efforts of Lorenzos parents were a waste of timeC) Lorenzos parents would succeed in finding a cureD) Lorenzos oil was a real cure for ALD38. Scientists and doctors believed that Lorenzos Oil .A) was really effectiveB) was a success storyC) only worked in theoryD) would save the boys life39. Lorenzos father organized an international study to.A) test Lorenzos OilB) get financial supportC) find a cure for the diseaseD) introduce the cure worldwide40. From the passage we can conclude that.A) doctors remain doubtful of the effectiveness of the cureB) many ALD patients still refuse to use the oilC) various cures have been found for ALDD) the oil really works as a cure for ALD Task 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Do you know how to use a mobile phone (手機) without being rude to the people around you?Talking during a performance irritates (激怒) people. If you are expecting an emergency call, sit near the exit doors and set your phone to vibrate (振動). When your mobile phone vibrates, you can leave quietly and let the others enjoy the performance.Think twice before using mobile phones in elevators, museums, churches or other indoor public places—especially enclosed spaces. Would you want to listen to someones conversation in these places? Worse yet, how would you feel if a mobile phone rang suddenly during a funeral! It happens more often than you think. Avoid these embarrassing situations by making sure your mobile phone is switched off.When eating at a restaurant with friends, dont place your mobile phone on the table. This conveys the message that your phone calls are more important than those around you.Mobile phones have sensitive microphones that allow you to speak at the volume you would on a regular phone. This enables you to speak quietly so that others wont hear the details of your conversations. If you are calling from a noisy area, use your hand to direct your voice into the microphone.Many people believe that they cant live without their mobile phone. Owning a mobile phone definitely makes life more convenient, but limit your conversations to urgent ones and save the personal calls until you are at home. should you do when you need to answer a phone call during a performance?A) Call back after the performance.B) Answer it near the exit door.C) Talk outside the exit door.D) Speak in a low voice.42. Putting your mobile phone on a restaurant table may make your friends think .A) you prefer to talk to your friends at the tableB) you value your calls more than your friendsC) you are enjoying the pany of your friendsD) you are polite and considerate of your friends43. When yo