Because headaches are a part of almost
all of our lives, people with chronic headaches sometimes don't realize that
they may need to see a doctor. They tend to believe, incorrectly, that their
headaches are like everyone else's and they will only be "bothering(打扰,麻烦)" the
doctor. "When should somebody seek medical help for headaches?
neurologist Seymour Diamond asks rhetorically (提出问题进行探讨). Generally, whenever
headaches are associated with neurological signs, such as dizziness(头昏,头晕),
weakness in a limb or limbs, vision impairment of any sort—including seeing
flashing lights—they warrant(应受) immediate attention. Additionally, Diamond says
that you should seek medical attention: If you suffer from
almost daily headaches; If the headache is a type you've never
had before, or there has been a change in the character(特征) of the
headache; If you're losing time from work or activities, or
otherwise being prevented from functioning. Even if your
headaches are less dramatic than those described here, if they are a re- al
problem to you, you should seek help. It may be that your doctor will be unable
to find a physical cause for your discomfort, but that may point you in other
directions to find relief. Some headaches, particularly those caused by tension,
have a major psycho- logical component that might be relieved through counseling
(走向,指导).
单选题
People with chronic headaches never realize that they need to see a doctor.
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[主旨归纳] 见第一段第一句,“Because headaches are a part of almost all of our lives…”因为头痛几乎是我们整个社会中不可避免的—种情况,所以那些患慢性头痛的人们有时并没有意识到他们需要就医。
单选题
Headaches have become increasingly difficult to treat.
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[直接定位] 该句句意为“头痛变得越来越难治疗了”。但本文并未提及。
单选题
They tend to believe that they will not be welcomed by the doctor if they go to see him.
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[句意辨析] 见第一段第二句,“They tend to believe,incorrectly,that their headaches are like everyone else’s and they will only be bothering the doctor”.
单选题
Headaches are never associated with dizziness and weakness in a limb or limbs.
单选题
If there is a change in the character of the headache, you should not go to see a doctor.
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[直接定位] 见第四段,“If the headache is a type you’ve never had before, or there has been a change in the character of the headache.”如果头痛是以前从未有过的类型,或头痛在特征上发生某种改变。
单选题
Any drug that combats the headaches is a great step forward.