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【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。Hearing ability is one of the important senses a human being has.【1】. Hearing loss may be temporary or permanent. Usually, temporary hearing loss is reversible(可医治的) after proper treatment.【2】. Due to constant exposure to loud sounds, the sensitive structures in the inner ear get damaged, which results in hearing loss. This type of hearing loss is accompanied by ringing of the ears.【3】. Infections in the middle ear can also cause temporary hearing loss. It may be accompanied by pain and bloody drainage(排泄) out of the ear. Temporary hearing loss may also result from damage to the sensory structures of the inner ear, which may get damaged by infections, drugs, and skull injuries. Besides, the intake of medicines which have side effects such as aspirin for a long period can give rise to temporary hearing loss.Temporary hearing loss can be prevented.【4】. You should avoid the exposure to loud sounds as much as possible.【5】. Make friends, family and colleagues aware of the dangers of loud sounds. Regular cleaning of the ears is necessary.Temporary hearing loss can be easily treated. If there’s any kind of ear injury, you may have to undergo a surgery. If there are some ear infections, they can be treated with the anti-bacterial solutions. As soon as you suffer from the temporary hearing loss, you should immediately meet the doctor and get proper treatment to prevent further damage to the ears. Temporary hearing loss can also be treated by using a hearing aid.

A. If you’re in the loud environment, protect your ears by wearing earplugs or other protective devices.

B. There are various reasons for temporary hearing loss.

C. But good news is that hearing loss may come with a lot of health benefits, including making your other senses sharper.

D. However, some people lose this ability due to certain reasons, which is known as hearing loss.

E. Here are some preventive measures.

F. If we can improve our hearing with operation, we can probably make the same change with our sight as well.

G. If the exposure is continuous and if left untreated, the hearing loss may be untreatable and permanent.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】B

【3】G

【4】E

【5】A

【解析】试题分析：本文主要介绍了听力损失问题的预防和保护措施。

【1】D 根据下句Hearing loss may be temporary or permanent.可知虽然听力对人们很重要，但是听力损失也很常见。故D项符合上下文串联。

【2】B 根据第一段最后一句Usually, temporary hearing loss is reversible(可医治的) after proper treatment.可知暂时性听力损失是可以医治的。接着在第二段里就介绍temporary hearing loss的原因。故B正确。

【3】G 之前两句提到temporary hearing loss是由于暴露在过于吵闹的声音中，会导致耳鸣。如果这种情况及时治疗，那么是可以恢复健康。如果不及时治疗，那么会有更为严重的后果。故G项符合上下文串联。

【4】E 根据前句Temporary hearing loss can be prevented.可知Temporary hearing loss是可以预防的，接下来就应该介绍预防的措施。本段后部分内容就是在介绍预防的措施。

【5】A 根据前句You should avoid the exposure to loud sounds as much as possible告诉我们应该避免接触太大的声音。如果处于过于吵杂的环境中，可以使用多种方法来保护耳朵。故A项内容符合上下文串联。