【題目】Your ears allow you to hear many different sounds.Some sounds can be pleasant to hear and some are not so pleasant.The louder the sound and the longer you listen to it，the more possible it is to cause damage(損害) to your hearing.
Some sounds not only harm your hearing，but also can make it hard to pay attention while reading or doing homework and prevent you from falling asleep.It is important that you learn about sound and how to identify(辨認(rèn)) when it is harmful to you.
Sound is measured in units called decibels(分貝)．The greater the number of decibels，the louder the sound and the more harmful it is to your ears.The sound at 85 decibels and above may harm your hearing.
Nowadays，noise pollution is more and more serious，so you should try to protect your hearing.
◇ Turn down the TV，video game，radio，and music player.
◇ Walk away from sound that is too loud.
◇ Wear hearing protectors when needed.
【1】What can we learn from the first paragraph?
A. There are two different sounds.
B. All the sounds are pleasant to hear.
C. Some sounds can damage your hearing.
D. It is good for you to listen to louder sounds for a long time.
【2】Harmful sounds can ________.
①damage your hearing
②stop you from falling asleep
③keep you from having dinner
④prevent you from paying attention to doing homework
A. ①②③ B. ①②④
C. ②③④ D. ①③④
【3】The sound at ________ is harmful to your hearing.
A. 0 B. 60 C. 80 D. 120
【4】The sound of ________ is about 140 decibels.
A. busy city traffic B. washing machines
C. rocket launch D. fireworks
【5】Which of the following is helpful to protect your hearing?
A. Turning up the music player.
B. Staying in a quiet place.
C. Attending a rock concert.
D. Walking on a busy street.
