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2019-2020年高中英语必修10Module5High-techLiving-TaskSkills building1. Collect different opinions and facts.2. Present different facts to support different opinions.facts: some examples; some persuasive dataopinions: the supporters , the objectors or the writers.A possible version to the task:A recent poll in the US found that 51 per cent of high school students and 37 per cent of adults have experienced at least one symptom of hearing.Teens are listening to portable MP3 music players, louder and longer. They probably dont realize that the sound of the portable player can be as damaging to their ears as the noise of a jet engine!The poll was conducted for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHS). Results showed that 28 per cent of high school students and 26 per cent of adults have had to turn up the volume on their televisions.The poll also found that 29 per cent of students reported saying “what” or “huh” during conversations because they couldnt hear things clearly enough. Further, 17 per cent of students and 12 per cent of adults said they have heard ringing in their ears.Most students said they used their portable music players for less than an hour at a time. And 59 per cent of students said they played music at a high volume.Experts say more research is needed to prove a direct link between portable music and hearing loss. They think, however, that these players are leading to hearing problems.How can you protect your hearing? Experts suggest turning down the volume and reducing the amount of time you spend listening to music on a portable player. They also suggest changing from earphones to larger speakers. Big traditional headsets are also healthier than modern earphones. Instead of carrying sound directly into your ears, traditional headphones allow the sound to spread out, according to the US National Institute of Health.
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