dWilliams to a developing,cross-generational relationship that they both enjoy.Williams and Daniels'relationship is against the traditional idea that people of differenterations have litile in common.Excited to meet and share their lives,Daniels told Williams thatgot accepted into college.Williams immediately congratulated him and said that she knew hed do it.Loneliness has been recognized as an important social problem for many years,but regardingeliness as an epidemic()has appeared only in recent years.Fortunately,there are waysattle loneliness,including caring about the lives of lonely seniors by organizations like DOROT.These programs try to create an atmosphere ot change-and teach open ways to create grealernection.They encourage building a support uetwork by reaching out to family and friends,Pning a community or social group,or volunteering to connect with like-minded people.Another way to fight loneliness is to use technology to stay connected with loved ones,whichelops meaning and purpose through online activities and conversations.Practicing self-care issencouraged,as is being patient because strong relationships take time and effort to create.The connection between Williams and Daniels shows that these intergenerational relationshipsan important role in reducing loneliness and adding joy to the lives of all the participants(young or old,24.What did Williams say about Danicls?A.He was an outstanding student.B.He could beat her easily.C.He was poor in playing chess.D.He met with a good match.25.What can be inferred from Williams and Daniels'relationship?A.Old people also need to leam from young people.B.People of different generations can be connected.C.Competition can make people forget loneliness.D.Age does affect the relationship between people.26.What do organizations like DOROT intend to do?A.Help people feel less lonely.B.Organrze competitive events.C.Provide people with medical care.D.Promote science and technology.2.What is the author's attitude towards these matching programs!A.Uncaring.B.Supportive.C.Doubtful.D.Unclear.cRecently,according to drug company Novo Nordisk,the US Food and Drug AdministrationFDA)approved()Wegovy for children who are 12 and over.This weight loss drug has beenshown t-encourage weight loss inpeople struggling with obesity(),and this approval smoothsthe way for teenagers touuse the drug as part of a weigbt loss way as well.Teenagers that have a BMH体重指数)in the top 5%of their age group will become eligiblefor a once-a-week use of the drug to go along with a meal plan for reduced calorie intake as well asan exercise plan.In June 2021,the drug was approved by the FDA for people aged 18 and up with obesity touse.'Now,it will be available for teenagers from age 12 and up.The teen obesity in the US continues to rise,affecting teens and their family.Now,more thanever,we need new choices to support teens.This FDA approval offers an additional tool to dealwith this serious and long-lasting disease.However,many experts have made it clear that while the drug can be a helpful additional tool,it should not be looked al as a cure-all medicine and neither should a weight loss drug.Tom Sanders,Professor Emeritus of Nutrition and Dietetics at King's College London shared,"While drugs like this may prove useful in the short term for achieving rapid weight loss in seriousobesity,they are not a cure-all medicine for preventing or treating less serious degrees of obesity;英语试题第4页(共8页)