高中英语语法填空:短文题型基础练习 Test 9

One of the best ways to avoid getting sick is washing your hands with soap and water. It 　61　 (show) effective in removing harmful germs and preventing their spread. Some companies have gone to great lengths to manufacture germ-killing products like antibacterial soaps.

In the United States, a federal agency recently called on the makers of such soaps to prove they are 　62　 (effective) than traditional soap and water.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the widespread use of antibacterial soaps may be partly 　63　 (blame) for an increase in rising rates of drug-resistant bacteria, some evidence have suggested the products may even be harmful to your health.

The FDA has proposed that manufacturers 　64　 (require) to prove that antimicrobial soaps lower rates of disease more than other soaps. It would also require the companies to show 　65　 these cleansers do more good than harm.

FDA officials estimate there are about 2,000 antimicrobial soaps on the market. People may think such products do a better job 　66　 (protect) them from getting sick, however, some studies suggest long-term use of the products can affect hormone levels and may be linked to cancer.

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has taken legal 　67　 against the FDA for letting companies use the chemicals triclosan and triclocarban in soaps.

Mae Wu is a lawyer with the group. “I think it's 　68　 great first step.” But soap industry representatives say 　69　 do not understand the FDA proposal.

In a statement, the Personal Care Products Council says it has already given in-depth data to the government. It says the information shows that antibacterial soaps are more effective in killing germs when 　70　 (compare) with non-antibacterial soap. It also says the soaps do not add to resistance of antibiotic drugs.