A new survey finds that more than eighty percent of Internet users in the United States search for health information online. The survey found that searching online is one of the leading ways that people look for a second opinion though doctors are still the main source of health information.

Forty-four percent of people are actually looking for doctors or other providers when they search for health information online. Another finding of the survey: Two-thirds of Internet users look online for information about a specific disease or medical condition.

The Internet has also become an important source of emotional support for people with health problems. Susannah Fox says one in five Internet users has gone online to find other people who have the same condition. It was more popular among people with more serious health issues—one in four people living with chronic diseases (慢性病). And it was basically off the charts with people living with rare disease. They are so eager to find other people online who share their health concerns.

A disease is considered rare if it affects fewer than two hundred thousand people worldwide. The rise of social networking has made it easier for people with rare diseases to connect with each other and feel less alone. Social networking is also changing the way some doctors and patients communicate with each other. Dr. Jeff Livingston operates a medical center for women in Irving, Texas. His office uses password-protected software to share information with patients.

“We provide the patient full access to their medical care. Anything I can see, the patient can see. All of their notes, all of their doctor visits are right there. All of their lab work is right there.” Dr. Livingston says the software has increased efficiency, reduced costs and improved relations with patients.

1.From the first paragraph, we can know _________.

2. The underlined words “off the charts” in Paragraph 3 mean _________.

3. By using social networking, patients with rare diseases can _________.

4. Which of the following is NOT true of Dr. Livingston’s software?

 A new survey finds that more than eighty percent of Internet users in the United States search for health information online. The survey found that searching online is one of the leading ways that people look for a second opinion though doctors are still the main source of health information.
Forty-four percent of people are actually looking for doctors or other providers when they search for health information online. Another finding of the survey: Two-thirds of Internet users look online for information about a specific disease or medical condition.
The Internet has also become an important source of emotional support for people with health problems. Susannah Fox says one in five Internet users has gone online to find other people who have the same condition. It was more popular among people with more serious health issues—one in four people living with chronic diseases (慢性病). And it was basically off the charts with people living with rare disease. They are so eager to find other people online who share their health concerns.
A disease is considered rare if it affects fewer than two hundred thousand people worldwide. The rise of social networking has made it easier for people with rare diseases to connect with each other and feel less alone. Social networking is also changing the way some doctors and patients communicate with each other. Dr. Jeff Livingston operates a medical center for women in Irving, Texas. His office uses password-protected software to share information with patients.
“We provide the patient full access to their medical care. Anything I can see, the patient can see. All of their notes, all of their doctor visits are right there. All of their lab work is right there.” Dr. Livingston says the software has increased efficiency, reduced costs and improved relations with patients.
【小题1】From the first paragraph, we can know _________.

15 Million Americans Suffer from Social Anxiety

    Social anxiety disorder prevents some l 5 million Americans from leading normal social and romantic fives，a new survey finds．

  The disorder leaves many isolated(孤立)and ashamed．36 percent of those with social

anxiety disorder have suffered for l0 year's or more before seeking help，the Anxiety Disorders Association of America reports．

    “Social anxiety disorder is when somebody has a strong and long fear of social or performance situations，” Jerilyn Ross，the Association’s president and CE0，said．“The condition causes people to avoid common，everyday situations and even other people for fear of being judged or criticized or embarrassing(使……尴尬)themselves．”

    Social anxiety disorder Can affect daily life and job performance．It also makes it very difficult for people to develop friends and romantic partnerships．

  “People with this disorder recognize their fear is unreasonable，”Ross noted．But they feel powerless to do anything about it．”

  The disorder also has physical symptoms(症状)，including heart palpitations(心悸)，feelings that their throat will close up，sweating，faintness，trembling．

  “Among people with the disorder,75 percent said the condition affected their ability to do normal activities．In addition，69 percent said they didn’t want people to think they were crazy，and 58 percent said they were embarrassed by their condition．”Ross said．

    “However, when the condition is diagnosed and treated，many reported improvement in their fives．In fact，59 percent who were receiving treatment said treatment had a positive effect on their ability to have a romantic relationship．In addition，39 percent who had received treatment said knowing that treatment can be successful aided their decision to get help. Ross noted．

45．People with social anxiety disorder are afraid of

A．being left alone    B．leading normal lives 49．The passage is mainly about

A．a way of preventing building from breaking down

B．a series'-of earthquakes in Haiti and Chile

C．a way of warning before buildings collapse

D．a newly—discovered structure of a molecule

46．The percentage of sufferers who worry that others may consider them mad is

    A．36％    B．69％   C．75％    D．59％

47．It can be learned from the last paragraph that

A．treatment of the disorder has no positive effect at all

B．sufferers’ condition is often hard to be diagnosed

C．treatment of the disorder helps many sufferers recover

D．anxiety disorder sufferers often refuse medical treatment

48．The author writes this passage to

A．tell people not to be anxious about their social performance

B．advise social anxiety disorder sufferers to receive proper treatment

C．highly praise Jerilyn Ross’achievement in the social survey

D. introduce the findings of a social survey about social anxiety disorder

B

15 Million Americans Suffer from Social Anxiety

    Social anxiety disorder prevents some l 5 million Americans from leading normal social and romantic fives，a new survey finds．

  The disorder leaves many isolated(孤立)and ashamed．36 percent of those with social

anxiety disorder have suffered for l0 year's or more before seeking help，the Anxiety Disorders Association of America reports．

    “Social anxiety disorder is when somebody has a strong and long fear of social or performance situations，” Jerilyn Ross，the Association’s president and CE0，said．“The condition causes people to avoid common，everyday situations and even other people for fear of being judged or criticized or embarrassing(使……尴尬)themselves．”

    Social anxiety disorder Can affect daily life and job performance．It also makes it very difficult for people to develop friends and romantic partnerships．

  “People with this disorder recognize their fear is unreasonable，”Ross noted．But they feel powerless to do anything about it．”

  The disorder also has physical symptoms(症状)，including heart palpitations(心悸)，feelings that their throat will close up，sweating，faintness，trembling．

  “Among people with the disorder,75 percent said the condition affected their ability to do normal activities．In addition，69 percent said they didn’t want people to think they were crazy，and 58 percent said they were embarrassed by their condition．”Ross said．

    “However, when the condition is diagnosed and treated，many reported improvement in their fives．In fact，59 percent who were receiving treatment said treatment had a positive effect on their ability to have a romantic relationship．In addition，39 percent who had received treatment said knowing that treatment can be successful aided their decision to get help. Ross noted．

45．People with social anxiety disorder are afraid of

A．being left alone            B．leading normal lives

C. Embarrassing other people   D.Facing social situations

46．The percentage of sufferers who worry that others may consider them mad is_______

    A．36％    B．69％   C．75％    D．59％

47．It can be learned from the last paragraph that___________

A．treatment of the disorder has no positive effect at all

B．sufferers’ condition is often hard to be diagnosed

C．treatment of the disorder helps many sufferers recover

D．anxiety disorder sufferers often refuse medical treatment

48．The author writes this passage to__________

A．tell people not to be anxious about their social performance

B．advise social anxiety disorder sufferers to receive proper treatment

C．highly praise Jerilyn Ross’achievement in the social survey

D. introduce the findings of a social survey about social anxiety disorder