南大新题型预测test 2.doc

Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, mark Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage; N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage. Overview Like many people, you may experience cabin fever during the winter months. Or, you may tend to eat more and sleep more when the temperature drops. But, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) goes well beyond those symptoms. SAD is much more than the winter blahs. Its a type of depressive disorder. If you have SAD, winters short days and long nights may induce feelings of depression, lethargy (嗜眠), fatigue, cravings for sweets and starches (淀粉), headaches, sleep problems and irritability. Exactly how many people have SAD isnt really known, but its estimated that about 6 percent of Americans suffer from winter SAD, and another 10 percent to 20 percent may experience mild SAD symptoms. The disorder usually begins when youre a young adult. Its also more common in women than in men. What causes SAD is unclear, but it may have to do with the amount of sunlight you receive. Although SAD can affect people anywhere, it becomes more common the farther north you live—perhaps because these areas of the planet experience decreased daylight for months at a time. In some people, however, recurring episodes of depression may occur in the summer rather than in the winter. Although theres no cure for SAD, there are treatments to help you successfully manage the condition so that you can go through the seasons of the year in relative comfort. Signs and symptoms SAD is a cyclic, seasonal condition, wh