对于正在准备托福考试的同学来说，托福阅读是很重要的，那么今天就和出国留学网的小编一起来了解一下托福思阅读素材：纹身
Tattoos can cause cancer and mutations - and one colour is potentially more toxic than others， according to scientists.
纹身会致癌，导致基因变异。科学家说，一种纹身的颜色可能毒性更大。
Research by the European Chemicals Agency to be published imminently is investigating possible risks associated with being inked.
欧洲化学组织（European Chemicals Agency）正在研究纹身会带来的各种风险，结果将于近日发布。
The agency said： “Many reports show significant concerns for public health stemming from the composition of inks used for tattooing.
该机构表示：“很多报告都显示，用于纹身的各种墨水会带来健康隐患。”
“The most severe concerns are allergies caused by the substances in the inks and possible carcinogenic， mutagenic or reproductively toxic effects.”
“最严重的隐患在于墨水中有成分会引起过敏，还可能致癌、基因突变或反复发作的中毒症状。”
Inks are not currently regulated in the EU. If any particular chemicals are found to be harmful as thought， they will be banned.
墨水目前并未在欧盟受到管控。其中如果出现任何有害物质都会被严令禁止。
An agency spokesman said： ＂If it is found that a restriction is needed， a formal proposal to restrict the substances will be submitted within one year to initiate the process.＂
机构发言人说：“如果需要管控，一年内就会启动相关管理程序。”
Red ink has been linked to dermatitis - swelling and soreness - due to it containing mercury sulphide.
红墨水与皮炎、红肿和酸痛总是脱不开关系，红墨水中含有硫化汞。
Meanwhile red， blue， green and purple ones are more likely to cause granulom...