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Notice: Medical Alert(警报)
Dear Readers，
Medical related emergencies are on the rise with more old people living alone. More seniors are looking for an independent lifestyle and better quality of life. More than 1 in 3 people over the age of 64 will fall this year. Nearly half will not be able to get up without support.
Medical fees can increase when a person is not given timely support. You can prevent a medical disaster with our 24hour emergency response system. Our solution is highly suggested by doctors, healthcare professionals and hospitals.
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Don't wait until after a fall to give us a call. Take advantage of this special offer now to protect yourself or a loved one.
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Sincerely，
Jim Nelson
语篇导读 本文介绍了一款可预警独居老人摔倒的医疗警报系统。
1．Why are there an increasing number of medical related emergencies?
A．Old people's quality of life is down at present.
B．The old are not paying attention to their health.
C．The overall health of the old is worse than before.
D．Many old people have no one to keep them company.
解析 D 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句可知，独居老人的增多使得与医疗相关的紧急情况增多，即老人缺少陪伴者是这种现象的原因，故选D项。
2．What's the main advantage of the system mentioned in the text?
A．Preventing falls.
B．Serving as an alarm.
C．Replacing doctors.
D．Improving health and mind.
解析 B 推理判断题。根据第二段和第三段最后一句可知，这种系统可以自动探测到老人摔倒，主要起警报作用，故选B项。
3．What benefit can the first 100 callers to order get?
A．Buy the system at $300.
B．Get a copy of Reader's Digest.
C．Have a pendant at a discount.
D．Get allday monitoring and help.
解析 D 细节理解题。根据文章中前100名打电话购买者可得到的好处中的第二条可知，他们可以得到全天候的监控和帮助，故选D项。
