2021-2022学年度第18期总第855期 (6版)
Sweet discovery (Page 6)
 
I. Decide whether the following sentences are true or false.
1. It takes one hour and a half for an insulin injection to take effect.                                      (         )
2. The special amino acids in the biscuits directly lower blood sugar levels.                            (         )
3. The artificial amino acids can be accepted by the human body.                                        (         )
4. The biscuit with the specific amino acids can be put into clinical use soon.                               (         )

II. Answer the following questions.
1. What problems can diabetes cause?
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2. What was the function of the cells implanted into diabetic mice?
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3. Why is the biscuit a “key” to insulin?
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III. Translate the following sentences into English with the given expressions.
1. 这一事件究竟是什么时候发生的？（occur）
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2. 这项新技术有可能实现使用很少的水来种植粮食的目标。（make it possible to do sth）
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3. 许多人认为富有等于成功。（be equivalent to）
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4. 研究结果能够为未来的癌症研究铺平道路。（pave the way for）
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参考答案：
I. 1-4 TFTF
II.
1. It can cause dizziness, fatigue, kidney failure, blindness and heart disease.
2. They can increase insulin levels and lower blood sugar with the help of the special amino acids in the biscuits.
3. Because the special amino acids in it help to start the insulin translation process.
III.
1. When exactly did the event occur?
2. The new technology will make it possible to grow food with little water.
3. Many people believe that being rich is equivalent to being successful.
4. The study could pave the way for future studies on cancer.