Self-employed private physicians who charge a fee for each patient visit are the foundation of medical practice in the United States. Most physicians have a contract relationship with one or more hospitals in the community. They send their patients to this hospital, which usually charges patients according to the number of days they stay and the facilities(operating room, tests, medicines that they use). Some hospitals belong to a city, a state or, in the case of veteran's hospitals, a federal government agency. Others are operated by religious orders(教會(huì)) or other non-profit groups.
Some medical doctors are on salary. Salaried physicians may work as hospital staff members, or residents, who are often still in training. They may teach in medical schools, be hired by corporations to care for their workers or work for the federal government's Public Health Service.
Physicians are among the best paid professionals in the United States. In the 1980s, it was not uncommon for medical doctors to earn incomes of more than $ 100 000 a year. Specialists, particularly surgeons, might earn several times that amount. Physicians list many reasons why they deserve to be so well rewarded for their work. One reason is the long and expensive preparation required to become a physician in the United States. Most would-be physicians first attend college for four years, which can cost nearly $ 20 000 a year at one of the best private institutions. Prospective physicians then attend medical school for four years. Tuition alone can exceed $ 10 000 a year. By the time they have obtained their medical degrees, many young physicians are deeply in debt. They still face three to five years of residency(實(shí)習(xí)階段) in a hospital, the first year as an apprentice physician. The hours are long and the pay is relatively low.
Setting up a medical practice is expensive, too. Sometimes several physicians will decide to establish a group practice, so they can share the expense of maintaining an office and buying equipment. These physicians also take care of each other's patients in emergencies.
Physicians work long hours and must accept a great deal of responsibility. Many medical procedures, even quite routine ones, involve risk. It is understandable that physicians want to be well rewarded for making decisions which can mean the difference between life and death.
【小題1】 According to the passage, it is very unlikely that an American hospital is owned by ______.

A.a(chǎn) churchB.a(chǎn) corporationC.a(chǎn) cityD.a(chǎn) state
【小題2】The expenses for becoming a doctor are spent on _______.
A.schooling and retrainingB.practice in a hospital
C.facilities he or she usesD.education he or she receives
【小題3】According to the passage, how long does it take for a would-be physician to become an independent physician in the USA?
A.About seven years.B.Eight years.C.Ten years.D.About twelve years.
【小題4】Sometimes several physicians set up a group medical practice mainly because _______.
A.there are so many patients that it is difficult for one physician to take care all of them
B.they can take turns to work long hours
C.facilities may be too much of a burden for one physician to shoulder
D.no one wants to assume too much responsibility
【小題5】 Which of the following statements could fully express the author's view towards physicians’ payment in the USA?
A.For their expensive education and their responsibility, they deserve a handsome pay.
B.It is reasonable for physicians to have a large income because their work is very dangerous.
C.Physicians should be better paid because they work long hours under bad conditions.
D.Physicians have great responsibility, so it is understandable that they should be well rewarded.


【小題1】B
【小題1】D
【小題1】D
【小題1】C
【小題1】A

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A.talked aboutB.walked intoC.thought aboutD.cared for
【小題2】
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【小題3】
A.survivalB.lifeC.foodD.plant
【小題4】
A.getB.makeC.haveD.take
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A.trapB.a(chǎn)voidC.fightD.discover
【小題6】
A.considerateB.imaginativeC.creativeD.expert
【小題7】
A.processB.lifestyleC.teamworkD.control
【小題8】
A.braveB.singleC.lonelyD.fair
【小題9】
A.fightB.struggleC.failD.fear
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A.Even ifB.As thoughC.Even soD.As for
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A.whatB.thatC.whichD.one
【小題12】
A.turn inB.break inC.take inD.give in
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A.justB.onceC.soonD.only
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A.satisfactionB.sadnessC.disappointmentD.pleasure
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A.restB.the otherC.a(chǎn)notherD.others
【小題16】
A.willingB.worriedC.proud.D.eager
【小題17】
A.a(chǎn)lthoughB.untilC.beforeD.unless
【小題18】
A.selflessnessB.self-confidenceC.self-protection D.self-respect
【小題19】
A.differentB.curiousC.strangeD.humorous
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【小題1】
A.organizationB.partyC.movementD.club
【小題2】
A.lonelyB.a(chǎn)loneC.a(chǎn)wayD.busily
【小題3】
A.everythingB.nothingC.somethingD.a(chǎn)nything
【小題4】
A.windowsB.roomsC.doorsD.gates
【小題5】
A.foundB.openedC.takenD.broken
【小題6】
A.losingB.missingC.leavingD.disappearing
【小題7】
A.sameB.spareC.specialD.usual
【小題8】
A.ThereforeB.HoweverC.InsteadD.Again
【小題9】
A.pushingB.lettingC.pullingD.leading
【小題10】
A.a(chǎn)ppearB.followC.happenD.continue
【小題11】
A.the next momentB.for a whileC.in timeD.a(chǎn)t once
【小題12】
A.Putting downB.Laying asideC.Picking upD.Taking away
【小題13】
A.knifeB.handC.letterD.key
【小題14】
A.spreadB.droppedC.pouredD.covered
【小題15】
A.A sad voiceB.A sharp cryC.A warning shoutD.A strange noise
【小題16】
A.keyB.kettleC.door-lockD.wire
【小題17】
A.followedB.causedC.producedD.ended
【小題18】
A.beforeB.sinceC.untilD.when
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A.surprisedB.a(chǎn)dmiredC.inspiredD.supported
【小題20】
A.self-satisfactionB.self-protectionC.self-respectD.self-service

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【小題1】
A.carriedB.foundC.includedD.held
【小題2】
A.difficultB.specialC.comfortableD.separate
【小題3】
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【小題4】
A.lovedB.a(chǎn)nsweredC.wroteD.examined
【小題5】
A.latelyB.by the wayC.by the timeD.gradually
【小題6】
A.receivedB.understoodC.enjoyedD.collected
【小題7】
A.copyB.readC.takeD.send
【小題8】
A.held upB.gave upC.followedD.continued
【小題9】
A.outB.homeC.to collegeD.to Sacramento
【小題10】
A.organizingB.planningC.comparingD.completing
【小題11】
A.hopefullyB.finallyC.particularlyD.certainly
【小題12】
A.Because ofB.Instead ofC.Except forD.As for
【小題13】
A.especiallyB.immediatelyC.equallyD.generally
【小題14】
A.onceB.a(chǎn)gainC.stillD.even
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A.packed B.fetchedC.boughtD.filled
【小題16】
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【小題17】
A.waiting forB.worrying aboutC.caring forD.a(chǎn)sking about
【小題18】
A.wrongB.funnyC.strangeD.smart
【小題19】
A.a(chǎn)ny moreB.enoughC.once moreD.better
【小題20】
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【小題1】 After Wang An finished the first part of his story, he _________.

A.couldn’t go onB.had to put it aside
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【小題2】What was not the outcome of the students’ homework of writing whatever was in their mind?
A.Being popular. B.Being profitable.
C.Improving their English.D.Winning prize.
【小題3】What is the reason for the students’ liking to write interesting stories?
A.It is creative and imaginative.
B.It is profitable.
C.Interesting stories are sure to be popular.
D.Interesting stories can be well sold.
【小題4】What is the best title of this passage?
A.Creative homework leads to a popular book
B.Writing interesting stories
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【小題1】Why did Alex give up his job?

A.Because he didn’t like the working conditions.
B.Because he couldn’t earn enough to make a living.
C.Because he wanted to be a full-time writer.
D.Because he felt he had no potential in his job.
【小題2】What did Alex express when he answered the call?
A.He refused the job offer.
B.He was willing to give them a hand.
C.He expected them to pay him more money.
D.He would write in his spare time.
【小題3】What kind of person is Alex?
A.Determined.B.ModestC.Shy.D.Brave.
【小題4】Which of the following can summarize the passage best?
A.Look before you leap.
B.Two heads are better, than one.
C.Hold on to your dream, and it will come true.
D.A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.

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