Question

【题目】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

How to Care for Your Ears?

Ears not only let us hear, but they also paly a role in maintaining our balance, which is vital to our ability to function in daily life. Yet, we ignore them. We can’t even see our ears, except in a mirror. We take it for granted what they do for us day in and day out—until we notice something worng, such as when an earache strikes or when we start having to ask people to repeat what they say. 【1】 .

◆Clean your ear with a washcloth—covered finger only.

Never put anything inside your ear canal, including cotton swabs (药签). 【2】 .

◆Leave earwax(耳垢) alone.

Wax is your ear’s way of eliminating （消除）anything foreign that gets into the ear canal. 【3】 If you find you have too much earwax, use a few drops of earwax remover（去除剂）in the canal. After a few minutes, wash the ear with warm water.

◆Avoid noisy places.

Rock concerts and construction sites are just a few places that frequently have noise levels that can damage

hearing.Any place where you have to shout to be heard should be avoided.

◆ 【4】 .

Be careful not to play MP3 too loud, especially if using earphone.

◆Be careful with illness and medications.

Respiratory illnesses should be treated to avoid their spread to the ears.Certain medications can damage hearing, so follow the directions carefully before taking them.

See your doctor if you suffer from sudden hearing loss or hear noises in your head. 【5】 .

A．Most people don’t need to clean wax out of their ears.

B．In such case, go to see a doctor as soon as possible.

C．These can be symptoms of a serious illness which needs to be treated.

D．This article will show you how to care for your ears.

E．Turn the volume down.

F．Avoid using earphones while listening to MP3.

G．Your ear canal is very narrow, and a swab can damage it.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】G

【3】A

【4】E

【5】C

【解析】

试题分析：如何照顾你的耳朵？

【1】D考查对上下文语境的理解。空后列出几种护理耳朵的方法，这里选D(这篇文章会告诉你怎样护理你的耳朵。)与上下文一致。

【2】G根据上句：不要将任何东西放在你的耳朵内，包括棉签。可知G你的耳道非常狭窄，一根棉签都可能会伤了它。与上下文一致。故选G。

【3】A考查对上下文语境的理解。空后的意思是：如果你发现你有太多耳垢，可以向耳道中滴几滴耳垢清除剂。所以这里选A。(大部分人不需要清除耳朵中的耳垢。)与上下文一致。

【4】E考查对上下文语境的理解。 空后的意思是：注意不要把MP3播放器的声音调太大，特别E。(把声音调小。)与上下文一致。

【5】C考查对上下文语境的理解。空前的意思是：如果你遭受忽然的听力损伤或者头脑中有大的噪音，那么要去看医生。所以这里选C。(这些可能是需要治疗的严重疾病的症状。)与上下文一致。

【名师点拨】

1.根据上下文的语境来确定选项。一般在空格的上一句或下一句，也许是上、下句中会有暗示。比如第36.小题D考查对上下文语境的理解。空后列出几种护理耳朵的方法，这里选D(这篇文章会告诉你怎样护理你的耳朵。)与上下文一致。此空起着承上启下的作用。

2.小标题空的特点是：句子短小精悍，多用祈使句。比如第39小题E考查对上下文语境的理解。 空后的意思是：注意不要把MP3播放器的声音调太大，特别E。(把声音调小。)与上下文一致。