第二7讲阅读判断：Azeri Hills Hold Secret of Long Life（二） 职称英语综合B精讲课件幻灯片课件.pptVIP

⑥续： “There are hundreds of herbs on the mountain, and we use them all in our cooking and for medicines”; explained Mr. Ismailov’s daughter, Elmira. “We know exactly what they can do. We are our own doctors.” 6. Elmira Ismailov is a doctor who uses herbs as medicines.; ⑦ There is one herb for high blood pressure，another for kidney stones(肾结石)，and a third for a hacking cough(干咳). They are carefully collected from the slopes(斜坡) surrounding the village. Experts from the Azerbaijan Academy of Science(科学院) believe the herbs may be part of the answer. ; ⑦续：They have been studying longevity(长寿) in this region for years. It began as a rare joint Soviet-American project in the 1980s，but these studies are not being funded any more. ; ⑧ Azeri scientists have isolated a type of saffron (藏红花) unique to the southern mountains as one thing that seems to increase longevity. Another plant, made into a paste, dramatically increases the amount of milk that animals are able to produce. “Now we have to examine these plants clinically(临床地) to find out which substances have this effect,” said Chingiz Gassimov, a scientist at the academy.; ⑨ The theory that local people have also developed a genetic predisposition(倾向) to long life has been strengthened by the study of a group of Russian emigres(移居者) whose ancestors were exiled(流放) to the Caucasus(高加索) 200 years ago. ; 11 But Mr. Ismailov, gripping his stout wooden cane(藤条), has been around for too long to get overexcited. “There’s no secret,” he shrugged dismissively(轻蔑地). “I look after the cattle and I eat well. Life goes on.” 5. People in this region enjoy a easy and rich life.; 1) Why does Mr Ibadov rarely take a second look at the spetacular views? A. Because he doesnt like it. B. Because he doesnt have time. C. Because he has got used to it. D. Because he is too busy to take a look.; 2) Whats the function of saffron? A. It can increase the amount of milk. B. It can be made into paste. C. It is benefit to long life. D.