Read the following passage and mark the
letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Millions of people are using
cellphones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use
one. In many countries, cellphones 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 explosion in mobile phone
use around the world has made some health professionals 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, medical studies have shown
changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. Signs of
change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern
scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at 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. High-tech 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.
The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
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