2023届高三英语三轮复习冲刺押题外刊阅读理解专项训练(48)

2023届高考英语三轮复习·冲刺押题 外刊阅读理解训练48 ——改编自The good and bad of tattoos 【文章】 Tattoos are a very popular form of self-expression, with one in five people in the UK having some ink. The increase in the number of tattoo parlours in Britain by 173% between 2004 and 2014 suggests that tattoos have become more widely accepted despite the controversy surrounding them. According to Lee Clements of the British Tattoo Artist Association, this rise in popularity can be attributed to celebrities getting tattooed, thereby making it fashionable for people to copy them. However, not everyone is accepting of visible tattoos, with some employers still having dress codes that prohibit them. For example, Grace shared how she lost job opportunities in sales when employers saw her hand tattoo. Legal director Susan Harris at the GMB union explains that having a tattoo is not a protected characteristic, so a person may be dismissed if their tattoo breaches the employer's dress code - except on religious grounds. Another concern related to tattoos is the risk of infection due to inadequate training by those operating tattoo parlours. Based on a report from the Royal Society for Public Health, just under 20% of tattooed individuals experience negative side effects including swelling, burning or skin infections. While attitudes towards tattoos seem to be changing over time, caution should still be exercised as its long-term impacts are uncertain. Those considering getting a tattoo are advised to visit a reputable tattoo artist with a portfolio and discuss the design before making any hasty decisions. Temporary tattoos or henna tattoos may be a good alternative to see if it's something you want permanently. 【重点词汇&词组】 1. tattoos [tæˈtuːz] n. 纹身 2. self-expression [sɛlf ɪkˈsprɛʃən] n. 自我表达 3. ink [ɪŋk] n. 墨水，彩墨 4. tattoo parlours [tæˈtuː ˈpɑrlərz] n. 纹身店，刺青店 5. widely accepted [ˈwaɪdli əkˈsɛptɪd] phrase. 广泛接受的 6. controversy [ˈkɑntrəvɜrsi] n. 争议，争端 7. Lee Clements [li klɛmənts] n. 李·克莱门特斯，人名 8. Britis