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【文章內(nèi)容簡介】 The World Health Organization has established an international mittee of cancer experts. The experts will develop a plan to fight what the . calls “the global epidemic of cancer.” They held their first meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, earlier this month. The advisory mittee is expected to develop the . Global Cancer Control Strategy by early next year. The goal is to reduce cancer rates and improve quality of life for cancer patients and their families. The . is the United Nations health agency. Delegates at the World Health Assembly meeting last month approved a resolution on cancer prevention and control. They agreed on the need to do more to fight increases in cancer deaths. The mittee is a first step.The World Health Organization says more than twenty million people are living with cancer. The disease is a leading cause of death. Cancer kills almost seven million people a year. By parison, AIDSrelated conditions kill three million people a year. The . expects the number of cancer deaths to increase fifty percent within fifteen years. The agency says cancer rates are on the rise in both developing and developed countries. It says the increase is linked to such things as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and a lack of exercise. Infections and cancerproducing chemicals are also responsible. Medical experts say at least onethird of all cancers can be prevented. In some developing countries, people are living longer because of better treatments for infectious diseases. But cancer risk increases with age. As a result, aging populations play a part in the increase in cancer rates. Worldwide, the most mon cancers in men are in the lungs and stomach. In women, the most mon are breast and cervical cancer. The . notes that some of the most mon forms of cancer are curable with operations, drugs or radiation treatment. Many countries have national cancer policies and programs. However, health officials say more action is needed.The World Health Assembly resolution calls on all member states to develop national cancer programs. These would include prevention measures, early cancer testing, and improved treatment and care for those living with cancer. Unit 10Short Conversations1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.Long Conversation1. What sort of work did the woman do during World War II?2. What did the government ask all adults to do?3. How did she prepare for her job?4. Why were the Manchester City Rest Center short of staff?5. When were they finally able to relax? Passage1. How old was the speaker when World War II started?2. Where did they live during the bombing of their city?3. Why did his family move away?4. What did he
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