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Removing foreign objects from ears and noses costs England almost £3m a year, a study suggests. Children were responsible for the vast majority of cases - 95% of objects removed from noses and 85% from ears. Every year, an average of 1,218 nose and 2,479 ear removals took place between 2010 and 2016. According to England's Hospital Episode Statistics, children aged one to four were the most likely to need help from doctors for a foreign object in their nose. Five to nine year olds come to the hospital with something in their ear the most. Jewelry items accounted for up to 40% of cases in both the ears and noses of children. Paper and plastic toys were the items removed next most from noses. Cotton buds and pencils were also found in ears.
一项研究表明,英国每年要花费近300万英镑(约合人民币4300万元)来移除耳朵和鼻子里的异物
According to the study, the occurrence of foreign objects in children is generally attributed to curiosity. Children have an impulse to explore their noses and ears. This results in the accidental entry of foreign objects. Any ear, nose and throat surgeon has many weird stories about wonderful objects found in the noses and ears of children and adults. Batteries can pose a particular danger. In all cases, prevention is better than cure. This is why many toys contain warnings about small parts. Recognizing problems early and seeking medical attention is important.
根据这项研究,儿童(鼻子和耳朵里)出现异物通常是出于好奇
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
请根据刚才所听文章回答16-18题
Q16: What does England spend an annual £3m on?
问题16:英国每年在哪些方面花费300万英镑?
Q17: What do we learn from England's Hospital Episode Statistics?
问题17:我们能从英国医院的病例统计中了解到什么?
Q18: What is generally believed to account for children putting things in their ears or noses?
问题18:通常情况下孩子把东西塞进耳朵或鼻子里的原因是什么?