Question

13．How to Care for Your Ears？
Ears not only let us hear，but they also play 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 for granted what they do for us day in and day out-until we notice something's wrong，such as when an earache strikes or when we start having to ask people to repeat what they say．（16）D
◆Clean your ear with a washcloth-covered finger only．
Never put anything inside your ear canal，including cotton swabs （药签）．（17）G
◆Leave earwax（耳垢） alone．
Wax is your ear's way of eliminating（消除） anything foreign that gets into the ear canal．（18）AIf 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．
◆（19）EBe careful not to play MP3 too loud，especially if using earphone．
◆Be careful with illness and medications．
Respiratory （呼吸的） illnesses should be treated to avoid their spread to the ears．Certain medication s 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．（20）C

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（音量）down
F．Avoid using earphones while listening to MP3．
G．Your ear canal is very narrow，and a swab can damage it．

Answer 1

分析 本文讲述如何保护耳朵；

解答 16．D 根据上文提到We take for granted what they do for us day in and day out-until we notice something's wrong，such as when an earache strikes or when we start having to ask people to repeat what they say．不要把他们为我们所做的事理所当然，直到出现一些问题，比如当耳朵疼或当我们开始要求别人重复他们所说的，故选D这篇文章就是告诉你如何呵护你的耳朵．
17．G根据上文提到Never put anything inside your ear canal，including cotton swabs （药签）不要往你的耳朵里面放任何东西，包括棉签，故选G你的耳道很窄，棉签可能会伤害到它．
18．A  根据上文提到Wax is your ear's way of eliminating（消除） anything foreign that gets into the ear canal耳垢是你耳朵积攒的一些异物，故选A许多人没有必要清理它；
19．E 根据下文提到Be careful not to play MP3 too loud，especially if using earphone注意不要把随身听开很大声音，尤其是用耳机时，故选E把音量调小；
20．C 根据上文提到See your doctor if you suffer from sudden hearing loss or hear noises in your head如果突然的耳朵失聪请看医生，故选C这可能是一些疾病的征兆．

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