2015年6月第2套 短文 第1题

Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19.A.It shows you have been ignoring your health.
B.It can seriously affect your thinking process.
C.It is an early warning of some illness.
D.It is a symptom of too much pressure.
20.A.Reduce our workload.
B.Control our temper.
C.Use painkillers for relief.
D.Avoid masking symptoms.
21.A.Lying down and having some sleep.
B.Rubbing and pressing one’s back.
C.Going out for a walk.
D.Listening to light music.

听力文本：
Almost everyone suffers from a headache occasionally.But some people suffer from repeated, frequent headaches.A headache is important because it can be the first warning of a serious condition that could probably be controlled if discovered early.If a person removes the warning, day after day, with a pain-killer, he or she may pass the point of easy control.The professional name for covering up a symptom is “masking”.A headache specialist once said, “Masking symptoms is not the best way of treatment.Sometimes it is wiser to stand still than to advance in darkness.”
A headache often interferes needlessly with normal, happy living.The employee with a headache does less work.In a flash of temper he or she may upset fellow workers or customers, causing a direct or indirect loss to the organization.The mother with a headache suffers and disturbs the family.She upsets her husband and children.
Rest, quiet and fresh air stop many common headaches.Lying down and possibly falling asleep may help.One can often handle tension headaches by rubbing and pressing back neck muscles.Heat from an electric pad or a warm bath can also help.
Because hunger may be overlooked as a headache source, one must make a habit of regular meals.If a meal must be postponed for more than an hour, a snack helps to avoid a hunger headache.
19.Why does the speaker say a headache is important?
20.What do specialists suggest we do with headaches?
21.What does the speaker say helps relieve the symptoms of common headaches?

参考答案：
19-21 C D A