Question

(2014·南昌市高三第三次模拟测试)

Millions of people are using cell phones today.In many places it is actually considered unusual not to use one.In many countries，cell phones are very popular with young people.They 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 professional 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.They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.

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 issues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment.In one case，a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age because of serious memory loss.He couldn’t remember even simple tasks.He 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.

What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful？The answer is radiation.High­tech 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.Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time.Use 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.

1.People buy cell phones for the following reasons except that________.

A．they’re popular　　　B．they’re convenient

C．they’re useful  　D．they’re cheap

2.The word “detected” in Paragraph 3 could be best replaced by________.

A．discovered  　B．removed  

C．cured  　D．caused

3.The salesman retired young because________.

A．he disliked using mobile phones

B．he couldn’t remember simple tasks

C．he was tired of talking on his mobile phone

D．his employer’s doctor persuaded him to

4.On the safety issue of mobile phones，the manufacturing companies________.

A．deny the existence of mobile phone radiation

B．develop new technology to reduce mobile phone radiation

C．hold that the amount of radiation is too small to worry about

D．try to prove that mobile phones are not harmful to health

5.The writer’s purpose of writing this article is to advise people________.

A．to buy mobile phones 

B．to use mobile phones less often

C．to update regular phones 

D．to stop using mobile phones

Answer

1.D

2.A

3.B

4.C

5.B

【解析】语篇解读 本文是一篇议论文。手机给我们的生活带来了很多便利。但是手机辐射却威胁着我们的身体健康。

1.解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第一段第三句中的“cell phones are very popular with young people”可知，A项表述正确；根据最后一段倒数第三句中的“be very useful and convenient”可知，B、C两项表述正确；D项文中未提及。

答案： D

2.2】解析： 词义猜测题。根据语境可知，画线词所在句子的句意为：通过现代扫描仪器扫描，可以探测一些大脑和头部组织发生变化的信号。

答案： A

3.3】解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第三段第三、四句“In one case，a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age because of serious memory loss.He couldn’t remember even simple tasks.”可知，答案B符合文意。

答案： B

4.4】解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第四段最后一句“Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation，but they say the amount is too small to worry about.”可知，答案C符合文意。

答案： C

5.5】解析： 写作意图题。根据文章最后一段第一句“As the discussion about their safety continues，it appears that it’s best to use mobile phones less often.”可知，作者建议人们尽量少用手机。

答案： B