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【题目】Internet data shows that younger adults have become the main audience crazy about changing their appearance. Once the world of the female in her fifties, plastic surgery(整形手术) has become the focus of the younger Internet users.

The recent death of Stephanie Kuleba, an 18-year-old high school cheerleader who died as a result of plastic surgery, brought our attention to the fashion of becoming a more “ideal” body among teenagers. In fact, search data confirms this phenomenon. One of the most popular sites visited from the search term “plastic surgery” is the official site of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (www. plastic surgery. org). Over 25% of the visitors, which is up from 19.6% two years ago, fell within the 18 to 24 years old.

Plastic surgery has become an American obsession (痴迷). Checking other countries, such as the UK and Australia, the 18 to 24-year-old’s being interested in plastic surgery is an obvious US phenomenon. Unlike the other groups who visit sites related to diseases and keeping healthy, younger Internet users rush to sites that deal with personal appearance, such as those focused on body-building, weight loss and skin-care, and obviously plastic surgery.

While television on surgery may be driving the interest of a younger audience, one factor appears to be a key in preventing such teens from changing their bodies: the failing U.S. economy. There has been a decline in all plastic surgery topics over the last year. While older age continue to search for information on procedures such as liposuction(抽脂), it’s younger Internet users who in tough economic times are focusing on improving their outer beauty, though at a discount price.

【1】Why does the author mention the death of the 18-year-old cheerleader?

A. To show cheerleaders pay more attention to their appearance.

B. To warn people that plastic surgery is not as safe as it is said to be.

C. To prove the fact that people will pursue beauty at any cost.

D. To draw attention to the issue of young people having plastic surgery.

【2】While young people are surfing on the Internet, they are very interested in____________.

A. how to be physically and mentally healthy.

B. how to make themselves look young.

C. how to prevent and cure diseases.

D. how to have more attractive appearance.

【3】What may affect young people’s decision on whether to have plastic surgery?

A. The safety of the operation

B. The total expense of the surgery.

C. The need for having the operation.

D. The results of the surgery.

Answer 1

【答案】though at a discount price B项 The total expense of the surgery.

【解析】试题分析：本文是一篇说明文。讲述网络数据表明整容人员日益年轻化。文章通过调查数据证实了18到24岁的年轻人成为对整形最感兴趣的人，并且比较于其他国家，只有美国这种现象比较严重，尽管日益衰退的经济阻碍了这些青少年改变他们的外貌，但是他们仍旧痴迷整形。

【1】推理判断题。根据第二段首句The recent death of Stephanie Kuleba, an 18-year-old high school cheerleader who died as a result of plastic surgery, brought our attention to the fashion of becoming a more “ideal” body among teenagers. 可知，最近，18岁的高中啦啦队长Stephanie Kuleba因整形手术而死亡，这引起了我们对于青少年整形这种时尚的注意。因此推断，提到这名18岁的啦啦队长的死亡是为了引起人们对年轻人进行整形手术的关注。故选D。

【2】推理判断题。根据第三段句子One of the most popular sites visited from the search term “plastic surgery” is the official site of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (www. plastic surgery. org). Over 25% of the visitors, which is up from 19.6% two years ago, fell within the 18 to 24 years old.可知，最受欢迎的网站之一是 “整形手术”，它是美国整形外科学会的官方网站，超过25%的访客是 18-24岁的青少年。因此推断，青少年浏览网站，最感兴趣的是如何拥有更吸引人的外表。故选D。

【3】推理判断题。根据最后一句While older age continue to search for information on procedures such as liposuction(抽脂), it’s younger Internet users who in tough economic times are focusing on improving their outer beauty, though at a discount price.可知，在经济困难时期，年轻的互联网用户专注于改善他们的外在美，尽管是以打折的价格。因此推断手术的全部费用可能会影响年轻人的决定。故选B。