Question 16 is based on the passage you have just heard.

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    (16) [Removing foreign objects from ears and noses costs England almost £3 million 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. (17) [According to England’s Hospital Episodes Statistics, children aged 1 to 4 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 ears 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. 

    (18) [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. Recognising problems early and seeking medical attention is important.

16. What does England spend an annual £3 million on?

解析：D。录音开头提到，一项研究表明，英国人每年要花费近300万英镑清除耳朵和鼻子里的异物。D项内容与此表述一致，关键词几乎全部复现，故正确答案为D。

错项排除：A、B两项在录音中未提及，故排除。录音后半部分提到了ear, nose and throat surgeon，但说的是耳鼻喉外科医生，并不是说英国花300万英镑进行耳鼻喉疾病研究，故C项错误。