下面的短文后有2项测试任务:(1)第23~26题要求从所给的6个选项中为第2—5段每段选择1个最佳标题;(2)第27~30题要求从所给的6个选项中为每个句子确定1个最佳选项。
Breaking the News about Your
Diagnosis 1 When I was diagnosed with breast cancer nearly a year
ago, I found myself at a loss for words at first. Over time, however, I
developed some pointers (点子), which I hope will help others. 2 During
the first few weeks of emotional "aftershocks" (余悸) from the diagnosis, I found
myself unable to utter the word "cancer". Still, I wanted to share the news with
my relatives and friends who already knew that I’d had a biopsy (活检) and were
anxiously awaiting my telephone call. I did the best I could, which is all
anyone can do in this situation. When I called them, I said, "What we feared has
happened." They immediately knew what I meant. 3 Nearly a year after my
diagnosis, I find myself more comfortable telling people "1 was diagnosed with
cancer" instead of saying "1 have cancer." On some deep level, I don’t want to
"own" this illness. Choose language that suits you when you share your news. And
keep in mind that there is no one "right" way of doing this. 4 Most
people, after hearing your announcement, will be curious about the next step.
They may wonder if you will be undergoing radiation therapy (诊疗) and/or
chemotherapy (化疗). They may wonder where and when you will have surgery. Answer
their questions as best you can, but keep in mind that "1 don’t know right now"
or ’Tm still in too much shock to think about that" are good answers. 5
Wait until the initial wave of strong emotions has passed before telling
the children in your life. Don’t overwhelm (使有知所措) very young children with too
much information. Assure them that, even if you will be in the hospital for a
while, they will see you every day and they will be cared for. Older children
may already fear the word "cancer", so be prepared to reassure them. Emphasize
the positive steps that doctors will be taking to treat your illness. Paragraph 2______