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Could your cellphone give you cancer? Whether it could or not, some people are worrying about the possibility that phones, powerlines and wi-fi (路由器) could be responsible for a range of illnesses, from rashes to brain tumours.
For example, Camilla Rees, 48, a former investment banker in the US, moved out of her apartment in San Francisco because of the radiation coming from next door. Rees told the Los Angeles Times that when her neighbors moved in and installed a wi-fi router she lost her ability to think clearly. “I would wake up dizzy in the morning. I’d fall to the floor. I had to leave to escape that nightmare,” she said. Since then, she’s been on a campaign against low-level electromagnetic fields, or EMFs(低频电磁场).
And she’s not alone. Millions of people say they suffer from headaches, depression, nausea and rashes when they’re too close to cellphones or other sources of EMFs.
Although the World Health Organization has officially declared that EMFs seem to pose little threat, governments are still concerned. In fact, last April, the European Parliament called for countries to take steps to reduce exposure to EMFs. The city of San Francisco and the state of Maine are currently considering requiring cancer-warning labels on cellphones.
If these fears are reasonable, then perhaps we should all be worried about the amount of time we spend talking on our phones or plugging into wi-fi hotpots.
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% chance that power lines can cause childhood leukemia. Also there’s a greater than 90% chance that cellphones can cause brain tumours.
But others believe these concerns are unreasonable paranoia (猜疑). Dr Martha Linet, the head of radiation epidemiology 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 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.
According to Robert Park, a professor of physics at the University of Maryland in the US, the magnetic waves aren’t nearly powerful enough to break apart DNA, which is how known threats, such as UV rays and X-rays, cause cancer.
Perhaps it’s just psychological. Some experts find that the electro-sensitivity syndrome seems to be similar to chemical sensitivity syndrome, which is a condition that’s considered to be psychological.
Whether EMFs are harmful or not, a break in the countryside, without the cellphone, would probably be good for all of us.
| Title: Could cellphones give you cancer? | |
| Key points | Supporting details |
| Cellphones are (71)______ to use | ● Some people think it (72)______ for cellphones to cause cancer. ● Camilla Rees got ill after his neighbor installed a wi-fi router. ● Millions of people have the (73) _______ problems as Camilla. ● Some evidence supports people’s anxieties. |
| Cellphones are safe to use
| ● Some believe that these concerns are just paranoia. ● So far, studies show that there isn’t much (74)______ between EMFs and illness. ● Robert Park thinks that the magnetic waves aren’t powerful enough to (75)_______ DNA. ● It’s just for psychological (76)_______ that people feel ill when they use cellphones. |
| Attitudes and (77)______ | ● Some governments are (78)_______ about the safety of cellphones or EMFs. ● The author thinks that we should(79)_______ the chance of talking on the phone or spend more time in the(80)_____ areas without cellphones. |
信息匹配:在第56至60题中,Susan, Mike, Jane, George
和Tom正计划参加一个夏令营。阅读下面六个夏令营的介绍选项(A、B、C、D、E和F),选出符合各人需求的最佳选项,并j将答案写在答题卷相应的位置。选项中有一项是多余选项。
1.Susan, a biology student, has a particular interest in wildlife.She is curious about how people and wildlife can co-exist peacefully in an area.She would like to study the environment and wild animals.With information she gathers in the camp she hopes to complete her project on wildlife.
2.Mike is eager to stay away from the busy city life for a while.He and his classmates have decided to join a summer camp where they can learn outdoor skills and learn to solve problems all by themselves.
3.Jane is longing for a break from school life.She wants to try something different and exciting.She is especially interested in mountain biking and water sports.
4.George is a born leader and is popular among his classmates.As a chairman of the Student Club, he often organizes activities and games.
He’d like to attend wilderness courses which offer youth a chance to learn, lead and succeed.
5.om is a sports fan and a lover of the outdoors.Besides water sports, he enjoys horse-racing and hiking.He would like to go to a camp which offers a great variety of sports.
A
☆CALIFORNIA:Log Cabin Wilderness Camp Getaway(L.A.Area Council, 233 Scout Way, Los Angeles, CA 90026; [213] 413-4400):Backpacking(背包徒步旅行)is the top activity at this camp, including classes in backpacking stove(火炉)operation, back country first aid, water purification(净化), and map and compass skills.
B
☆WISCONSIN:Gardner Dam Scout Camp(Bay-Lakes Council, P.O.Box 267, Appleton, WI 54912; [920] 734-5705):Whitewater canoeing(激流独木舟运动)is offered if you want to have fun on the river.A 35-mile overnight mountain biking trip is for those who prefer to stay on dry land.The camp is for boys and girls 12-18.
C
☆KANSAS:Spanish Peaks Scout Camp(Santa Fe Trail Council, 1513 E.
Fulton Terrace, Garden City, KS 67846; [620]275-51620):Rock climbing around the camp and mountain climbing, including an attempt of topping East Spanish Peak.Join us and meet new friends and learn new activities.
D
☆IDAHO:Camp Aspen Ridge(Trapper Paths Council, 1200 East 5400 South, South Ogden, UT 84403; [801] 479-5460):Horseback riding and hillwalking are popular on the paths.Swimming, canoeing, rowing and fishing activities are offered on the lake.Learn about the culture and have fun!
E
☆MORTH CAROLINA:Camp Bud Schiele(Piedmont Council, 1222 E.
Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28053; [704]864-2694):Learn about the environment of the area while taking trips deep into the woods.Then spend Friday testing what you’ve learned against other groups.
Activities are in some of the most untouched wilderness areas across the state.
F
☆MAINE:Camp Roosevelt(Katahdin Area Council, Bangor, ME 04402; [207]866-2241):The log cabin dining house was built in 1929 and offers good camp food.Once you get your fill, take on the camp’s Leaders Today program, which will have you climbing, jumping and working your way to better leadership skills.
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