莱姆病（Lyme disease）最常损害的脑神经是

Lyme disease may lead to ______ if it is not treated.

A．death

B．joint and neurological conditions

C．redness

D．swelling

United States because of which of the following？

A．The inadvertent introduction of Lyme disease bacteria to the United States

B．The inability of modern sanitation methods to eradicate Lyme disease bacteria

C．A genetic mutation in Lyme disease bacteria that makes them more virulent

D．The spread of Lyme disease bacteria from infected humans to noninfected humans

E．An increase in the number of humans who encounter deer ticks

A.Flea

B.Mosquito

C.bed bug

D.Tick

A.hard ticks

B.soft ticks

C.Gamasid mites

D.human lice

E.human fleas

el？

A．There is not a chronic form. of Lyme disease.

B．Borrelia is not detectable in most patients who are said to have Lyme disease.

C．The majority of patients treated for 'chronic Lyme' do not have Lyme disease.

D．Treating Lyme disease with high-dose antibiotics can lead to meningitis and heart problems.

According to the second paragraph, the LYMErix is ______.

A．suitable for people at any age

B．lined with no side effects

C．used to protect all people

D．a safe and effective way to prevent Lyme disease

A.Ⅲ

B.Ⅴ

C.Ⅶ

D.Ⅸ

E.Ⅻ

Task 1

Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 through 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice.

If you live or plan to travel where Lyme disease is a problem, there are important facts you should know. For example, you can get bitten by the tick(扁虱) that carries the disease while out gardening, walking, even playing with your dog. And, if you don't have any early symptoms, you might not know you have Lyme disease. You could be one of the few people who develop serious health problems. Left untreated. Lyme disease can lead to potentially serious joint and neurological(神经病学) conditions. Why put yourself or your family at risk？

Now, there's a vaccine(疫苗) that has been shown to be safe and effective in preventing Lyme disease. It's called LYMErix. New LYMErix for people 15 to 70. As with any vaccine, LYMErix may not protect 100% of individuals. LYMErix may be associated with local reactions including redness and swelling, full-like symptoms.

Ask your doctor about new LYMErix, or call toll free 1-888-LYMERIX, ext 200 for information.

Now is the time to begin building protection for yourself and your family for the upcoming season. Call your doctor today.

It's indicated in the passage that something important should be known for us ______.

A．if you live wherever there is Lyme disease

B．when you go out gardening or walking

C．if you are playing with your dog

D．when you are traveling around

ou should know. For example, you can get bitten by the tick(扁虱) that carries the disease while out gardening, walking, even playing with your dog. And, if you don't have any early symptoms, you might not know you have Lyme disease. You could be one of the few people who develop serious health problems. Left untreated. Lyme disease can lead to potentially serious joint and neurological(神经病学) conditions. Why put yourself or your family at risk？

Now, there's a vaccine(疫苗) that has been shown to be safe and effective in preventing Lyme disease. It's called LYMErix. New LYMErix for people 15 to 70. As with any vaccine, LYMErix may not protect 100% of individuals. LYMErix may be associated with local reactions including redness and swelling, full-like symptoms.

Ask your doctor about new LYMErix, or call toll free 1-888-LYMERIX, ext 200 for information.

Now is the time to begin building protection for yourself and your family for the upcoming season. Call your doctor today.

It's indicated in the passage that something important should be known for us ______.

A．if you live wherever there is Lyme disease

B．when you go out gardening or walking

C．if you are playing with your dog

D．when you are traveling around

use of the Lyme disease outbreak in the United States？

A．The deer population was smaller in the late nineteenth century than in the mid-twentieth century.

B．Interest in outdoor recreation began to grow in the late nineteenth century.

C．In recent years the suburbs have stopped growing.

D．Outdoor recreation enthusiasts routinely take measures to protect themselves against Lyme disease.

E．Scientists have not yet developed a vaccine that can prevent Lyme disease.