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BHigh levels of lead detected in Ludwig van Beethoyen's hair which has been confirmed belonging tohim suggest that the composer had lead poisoning,which may have contributed to illness he endured overthe:course.ofhis life,including deafness,according to new research.In addition to hearing loss;the famed classical composer had repeated stomach issues throughout hislife,experienced two attacks of severe liver disease.It is believed that Beethoven died from liver andkidney disease at age 56.But the process of understanding what caused his many health problems has beena much more complicated puzzle,one that even Beethoven himself hoped doctors could eventually solve.An international team of researchers set out nearly a decade ago to partially fulfill Beethoven's wishby studying locks of his-hair.Using DNA analysis,the team determined which ones truly belonged to thecomposer and which did not,and sequenced Beethoven's genome().The findings,published in aMarch 2023 report,revealed that Beethoven had significant genetic risk factors for liver disease.But theresults didn't provide any insights into the underlying causes of his deafness,which began in his 20s,or hisstomach issues.Beethoven's genome was"made publicly available,inviting researchers around the world toinvestigate remaining questions about Beethoven's health.In addition to high concentrations of lead,thelatest findings showed arsenic()and mercury()that remain trapped in the composer's strings of hairnearly 200 years after his death,according to a new letter published Monday in the journal ClinicalChemistry.The surprising insights could provide new windows into Beethoven's persistent healthproblems.24.What might have caused Beethoven's long-term health problems?A.Loss of hearing.B.High levels of lead in his body.C.Constant complaints.D.Lack of doctor's treatment.25.The underlined word"wish"in paragraph 3 may refer toA.Examining his hair.B.Curing him of the disease.C.Identifying the cause of his illness.D.Conducting DNA analysis.26.What did the report in 2023 find out?A.The potential cause of his deafness.B.The sequence of his genetic material.C.The hair that truly belonged to Beethoven.D.Beethoven's carrying a great genetic risk of liver disease.27.Why does the author mention the latest findings in the last paragraph?A.To confirm the earlier result.B.To contradict the previous findings.C.To draw a conclusion about the contributing factors.D.To provide a better understanding of the cause of his illness.2024年秋鄂东南教改联盟学校期中联考高三英语试卷（共10页）第4页
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