Cellphones: is there a cancer link?
Could your cellphone give you cancer? Whether it could or not, some people are worrying about the possibility that phones, power lines and wi-fi could be responsible for a range of illnesses, from rashes to brain tumors.
Some say there is evidence to support the growing anxieties. David Carpenter, a professor of environmental health sciences at the university at Albany, in New York, thinks there’s a greater than 95 percent chance that power lines can cause childhood leukemia(白血病). Also there’s a greater than 90 percent chance that cellphones can cause brain tumors. “It’s apparent now that there’s a real risk,” said Carpenter.
But others believe these concerns are unjustified. Dr Martha Linet, the head of radiation epidemiology(流行病学) at the US National Cancer Institute, has looked at the same research as Carpenter but has reached a different conclusion. “I don’t support warning labels for cellphones,” said Linet. “We don’t have the evidence that there’s much danger.”
Studies so far suggest a weak connection between EMFs(电磁场) and illness — so weak that it might not exist at all. A multinational investigation of cellphones and brain cancer, in 13 countries outside the US, has been underway for several years. It’s funded in part by the European Union, in part by a cellphone industry group. The final report should come out later this year, but data so far don’t suggest a strong link between cellphone use and cancer risk.
【小题1】From the passage we can learn that some people are worried because   .

Cellphones: is there a cancer link?

Could your cellphone give you cancer? Whether it could or not, some people are worrying about the possibility that phones, power lines and wi­fi could be responsible for a range of illnesses, from rashes to brain tumors.

Some say there is evidence to support the growing anxieties. David Carpenter, a professor of environmental health sciences at the university at Albany, in New York, thinks there's a greater than 95 percent chance that power lines can cause childhood leukemia(白血病). Also there's a greater than 90 percent chance that cellphones can cause brain tumors. “It's apparent now that there's a real risk，” said Carpenter.

But others believe these concerns are unjustified. Dr Martha Linet, the head of radiation epidemiology(流行病学) at the US National Cancer Institute, has looked at the same research as Carpenter but has reached a different conclusion. “I don't support warning labels for cellphones，” said Linet. “We don't have the evidence that there's much danger.”

Studies so far suggest a weak connection between EMFs(电磁场) and illness—so weak that it might not exist at all. A multinational investigation of cellphones and brain cancer, in 13 countries outside the US, has been underway for several years. It's funded in part by the European Union, in part by a cellphone industry group. The final report should come out later this year, but data so far don't suggest a strong link between cellphone use and cancer risk.

20．From the passage we can learn that some people are worried because________．

A．they have evidence that the use of cellphones can lead to cancer

B．they make a fuss over cellphone use

C．some experts have given a warning

D．cellphones are responsible for brain tumors

21．By saying “I don't support warning labels for cellphones，” Dr Martha Linet has the idea that________．

A．the worrying is unnecessary

B．cancer­warning labels should be on cellphones

C．there is a link between cellphones and cancer

D．cellphones have nothing to do with cancer

22．The underlined word “underway” is closest in meaning to________．

A．started  B．kept on

C．gone on  D．in progress

23．Which of the following best describes the attitude of the author towards the debate?

A．Optimistic.  B．Objective.

C．Disapproving.  D．Casual.

Cellphones: is there a cancer link?
Could your cellphone give you cancer? Whether it could or not, some people are worrying about the possibility that phones, power lines and wi-fi could be responsible for a range of illnesses, from rashes to brain tumors.
Some say there is evidence to support the growing anxieties. David Carpenter, a professor of environmental health sciences at the university at Albany, in New York, thinks there’s a greater than 95 percent chance that power lines can cause childhood leukemia(白血病). Also there’s a greater than 90 percent chance that cellphones can cause brain tumors. “It’s apparent now that there’s a real risk,” said Carpenter.
But others believe these concerns are unjustified. Dr Martha Linet, the head of radiation epidemiology(流行病学) at the US National Cancer Institute, has looked at the same research as Carpenter but has reached a different conclusion. “I don’t support warning labels for cellphones,” said Linet. “We don’t have the evidence that there’s much danger.”
Studies so far suggest a weak connection between EMFs(电磁场) and illness — so weak that it might not exist at all. A multinational investigation of cellphones and brain cancer, in 13 countries outside the US, has been underway for several years. It’s funded in part by the European Union, in part by a cellphone industry group. The final report should come out later this year, but data so far don’t suggest a strong link between cellphone use and cancer risk.

1. 1.

   From the passage we can learn that some people are worried because   .

   1. A.
      they have evidence the use of cellphone can lead to cancer.
   2. B.
      they make a fuss over cellphone use.
   3. C.
      some expert has given a warning.
   4. D.
      cellphones are responsible for brain tumors.
2. 2.

   By saying “I don’t support warning labels for cellphones,” Dr Martha Linet has the idea that   .

   1. A.
      the worrying is unnecessary.
   2. B.
      cancer-warning labels should be on cellphones.
   3. C.
      there is a link between cellphones and cancer.
   4. D.
      cellphones have nothing to do with cancer.
3. 3.

   The underlined word “underway” is closest in meaning to   .

   1. A.
      started.
   2. B.
      kept on.
   3. C.
      gone on.
   4. D.
      in progress.
4. 4.

   Which of the following best describes the attitude of the author towards the debate?

   1. A.
      Optimistic.
   2. B.
      Objective.
   3. C.
      Disapproving.
   4. D.
      Casual.

阅读下列材料，从所给的六个选项(A、B、C、D、E和F)中，选出符合各小题要求的最佳选项，并把答案写在答题卡对应的位置上。选项中有一项为多余选项。

以下是6条有关颜色偏好和性格关系的描述。

A

B

C

D

E

F

现在阅读以下根据员工性格提出的促进工作效率的方法，然后从以上A, B, C, D, E和F中找出与它们适合的群体。

1.Create a warm and personal working atmosphere; Establish a peaceful working environment and try to avoid conflict(冲突); Allow them freedom to express their feelings; Praise them for their creativity.

2.Assign them work needing detailed planning; Define the tasks in clear terms; Provide a stable work environment and avoid sudden change; Issue rules and regulations; Provide good examples.

3.Assign them work which needs analytical thinking and problem-solving skills; Encourage them to think independently and take their ideas to the next step.

4.Assign them work which is action-packed; Provide opportunities which need skills and challenges; Do not let them do the same job for a long time.

5.Assign them work which needs full energy; Provide competitive opportunities; Let them know that they will be promoted if they do brilliantly.

How often do you change your hairstyle or ask for new dresses? You may be __ to follow trends in Western countries, but young people in the United States don’t care as much about__   as you do.

 A recent survey among high school __  in China, Japan, South Korea and the US found that __  teenagers care more about their appearance than young people in the US.

 This survey was held in 156 high schools in the four countries. More than 7,000 teenagers were__   about their views on life and the world. South Koreans, at 83 percent, cared most about their looks. They were __ by the Chinese and Japanese, while US students showed the least interest in fashion at only 33 percent.

 “The different results show __  of cultural background,” said Sun Yunxiao from the China Youth and Children Research Centre. He explained that in the US there are many different     of beauty, so teens are more __  to be confident about their appearance.

 US teenagers’ high self-confidence is displayed in the __. About 85 percent are happy with themselves. The percentage of self-confident Chinese students stands at only 30 percent.

 What’s   , US students showed more individuality, with 88 percent___  that “people should follow their own interests rather than    of others”. This is much    than South Korea’s 69 percent, China’s 49 and Japan’s 48.

  Japanese students, at 52 percent, are most dissatisfied with modern society. Chinese and Koreans follow at second and_  most dissatisfied.

  “  to the survey, Chinese students are happy and disciplined. They have a strong wish to make a difference.  __   Chinese students need to be more independent and learn how to relax,” said Sun.

 The students have different  __   backgrounds. But home and places where friends gather are the favorite places all teens seek happiness.

 Exams and worries about life after graduation cause much  _ _ among most of the teens ___  for the survey.

1.A. absorbed            B. willing           C. careless      D. unhappy

2.A. hairstyle            B. dresses          C. fashion       D. culture

3.A. teachers              B. students          C. citizens      D. colleagues

4.A. Asian                 B. American        C. African       D. Western

5.A. answered             B. requested        C. persuaded    D. questioned

6.A. followed             B. decreased        C. reduced       D. compared

7.A. relations             B. barriers           C. customs       D. differences

8.A. awareness           B. standards         C. consciences   D. expenses

9.A. admirable           B. confused         C. likely          D. unbelievable

10.A. survey               B. setting            C. reference       D. paper

11.A. worse                 B. better             C. less             D. more

12.A. disagreeing         B. observing         C. agreeing       D. puzzling

13.A. those                 B. that                C. it              D. one

14.A. lower                 B. larger             C. smaller         D. higher

15.A. first                 B. third               C. fourth            D. last

16.A. leading              B. devoting          C. appealing        D. According

17.A. But                   B. And                C. So                D. Or

18.A. political             B. cultural           C. economical      D. commercial

19.A. expectation          B. hesitation       C. concern           D. ambition

20.A. interviewed          B. advised          C. overlooked       D. invested