7.Cell Phones:Hang Up or Keep Talking?
Millions of people are using cell phones today.In many places it is actually considered unusual not to use one.(31)CThey find that the phones are more than
a means of communication----having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and
connected.
The explosions around the world in mobile phone use make some health professionals worried.Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones.In England,there has been a serious debate about this issue.Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas.(32)F
On the other hand,why do some medical studies show changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones?Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning(扫描)equipment.In one case,a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age because of serious memory loss.(33)DHe would often forget the name of his own son.This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day,every day of his working week,for a couple of years.His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use,but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
(34)G The answer is radiation.High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones.Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation,but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues,it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often.(35)AUse your mobile phone only when you really need it.Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient,especially in emergencies.In the future,mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health.So for now,it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.
A.Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time.
B.They will possibly affect their benefits.
C.In many countries,cell phones are very popular with young people.
D.He couldn't remember even simple tasks.
E.What do the doctors worry about?
F.They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
G.What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful?
分析 手机对我们现代人而言意义重大,然而它们有利也有弊,我们要合理使用,而且要注意安全.
解答 31-35:CFDGA
31题答案:C 考查细节推理,根据后面的"They find that the phones are more than a means of communication----having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected."(他们觉得手机不仅是一种交流的方式--拥有一台手机表明他们很酷而且(与外界)是相连的)可知本题答案为C选项"在很多国家手机很受年轻人的欢迎".
32题答案:F 考查细节推理,根据前面的"Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas"(手机公司担心这样的想法所带来的负面舆论)可知本题答案为F选项"他们说没有证据表明手机对健康不利".
33题答案:D 考查细节推理,根据后面的"He would often forget the name of his own son"(他总是会忘记他自己儿子的名字)可知本题答案为D选项"他甚至都无法记住简单的任务".
34题答案:G 考查细节推理,根据后面的"The answer is radiation"(答案是辐射)可知本题答案为G选项"是什么使手机有潜在的危害呢".
35题答案:A 考查细节推理,根据前面的"As the discussion about their safety continues,it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often"(随着安全问题的继续,似乎最好要少使用手机)可知本题答案为A选项"如果你想要长时间交谈就使用你的常规手机(经常用的手机)"(这都是在说如何确保安全).
点评 本文是一篇选句填空,题目涉及多道细节理解题,做题时结合原文和题目有针对性找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案.推理判断也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确的答案.