taking selfies is causing people to take unnecessary risks that in some cases are proving to be deadly!

　　So how bad is the problem? According to recent news reports, taking an "exciting" selfies has killed 12 people this year. Thought that may not seem like a lot, it is four more than the eight people that have died from shark attacks.

　　While the problem has been known for a while, it came to a head following the accidental death of Hideto Ueda at the Taj Mahal(泰姬陵)in Agra. The 66-year-old Japanese was trying to take a selfie when he fell down some stairs. He passed away soon after a head injury.

　　The rising number of injuries is forcing governments to take some measures. The Russian Interior Ministry has begun a nationwide program to warn its young people about the dangers of taking selfies. The program's slogan(标语) is: "Even a million 'likes' on social networking websites are not worth your life and well-being."

　　Though no other country has followed their lead, many are banning(禁止)the tool that has led to the rise in injuries - the selfie stick（杆，棍）.In the last few months, many museums and Parks including Disney have banned their use.

　　While these measures may help, the only way to stop selfie-related injuries and deaths is to encourage everyone to take responsibility - not just for themselves, but also, their friends. So the next time you or your best friends decide to take a selfie that appears a little risky, be sure to stop and ask yourself, "Is it worth it?"

24. The underlined word "selfies" in Paragraph 1 probably means__________.

　　A. a chance B. a photograph C. an invention D. a book

25. The author mentions the accident of Hideto Ueda mainly to tell us ________.

A. the pity injured aged was 66 years old B. the Japanese prefer to take selfies

　　C. selfie can be deadly without taking care D. Taj Mahal is an attractive place

26. What can we infer from the text?

　　A. It is not worth taking selfies everywhere because it is dangerous.

　　B. All governments have taken measures to call people's attention.

　　C. Shark attacking is the most serious reason to make people killed.

D. The selfie is so attractive that people easily ignore the risks around.

27. What is the best title for the text?