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  3. The use of chemicals in almost all areas of life has become a commonplace phenomenon. There is growing evidence, however, that c

The use of chemicals in almost all areas of life has become a commonplace phenomenon. There is growing evidence, however, that c

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问题     The use of chemicals in almost all areas of life has become a commonplace phenomenon. There is growing evidence, however, that chemicals in the environment, including pesticides, may contribute to some illnesses. While studies are still being conducted, preliminary conclusions point to the verdict that such chemicals are indeed negatively impacting those humans to whom they are exposed.
    Children are especially vulnerable to toxic substances. Pound for pound, they eat, drink and breathe more than adults, all of which exposes them more heavily to those chemicals to which most individuals encounter on a daily basis. Furthermore, their bodies are still in developing stages, exacerbating the negative effects of those chemicals which negatively impact them.
    Of 50 types of pesticides commonly used in American schools, a study conducted by the National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides found that many caused negative reactions in laboratory animals. Such negative effects included kidney and liver damage, cancer, and neurological and reproductive problems.
    These implications of these findings are far-reaching. Given the variety of harmful effects attributed to those pesticides tested, one must pause and consider whether it is wise to continue their use in the nation’s schools, where children will be constantly exposed to them. Activists have lobbied for the elimination of such use with a degree of success, and recent findings, if supported by further analysis and confirmation, may help further the cause. A long term solution or alternative, however, remains elusive.
    In the short run, however, there may be some measures that can be taken to mitigate the harmful effects of dangerous pesticides. The American Medical Association’s Council on Scientific Affairs concluded in a 1997 report that given the "particular uncertainty ... regarding the long-term health effects of low-dose pesticide exposures," it is "prudent" for adults and children to limit their exposure and to "consider the use of the least toxic chemical pesticides or non-chemical alternatives."
The author mentions the exaggerated effects of chemicals on children in paragraph 2 to ______.
选项 A、prove that pesticides are dangerous to all humans
B、show that children are more susceptible to many kinds of dangers
C、suggest a solution to the problem of pesticides
D、identify one group that pesticides hurt in particular
答案D
解析 属信息推断题。第二段第一句指出：孩子们尤其易受有毒物质的侵蚀。接下来的句子和段落都围绕着孩子、学校说明接触和使用杀虫剂的种种害处，进而提出忠告和解决办法。可见，孩子在文中只是作为一组受到杀虫剂影响的特殊研究对象。因此，选项D正确。选项A、B中的all，many用词太夸张，不符合文意；选项C在文中没有推理依据。
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