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高级新闻英语视听说（1）Part I. Multiple Choice Directions: Listen to the following 2 news reports and choose the best answer to the following questions.News Item One No Smoking! Damn it! (Part C, Unit 2) 1.Why does the Irish government want to issue new smoking ban?1A.Because the smoking ban will benefit the governments revenue .B.Because the Irish government thinks the ban will improve the life quality.C.Because it is believed that smoking is the greatest fire hazard in Ireland.D.Because Irish pubs make some illegal money by selling addictive tobacco.2.According to the news, what do “Happy Hours” refer to?2A.a special time in a bar when customers can spit beer onto floor.B.a special time in a bar when customers can find partners to dance jig.C.a special time in a bar when cigarettes and drinks are free of charge.D.a special time in a bar when alcoholic drinks are sold at lower prices.3.In what way will the smoking ban affect Irish bars and restaurants?3A.They will soon become the place to combat obesity.B.The ban will drive away all smoking-addicted clientele.C.New puritans will occupy the territory uninvited.D.Irish government will impose more tax on them.4.The environmental taxes are levied on the following items EXCEPT on _4_. A.ATM receipts.B.chewing gums.C.church alter.D.plastic bags.5.According to the news, whats the essence of being Irish?5A.To be a place full of fun.B.To become a nanny-state.C.To have an Irish ayatollah.D.To promote a snobbish manner.News Item Two “Twilight” Could Make a Box-office Killing (Part A, Unit 3)6.What is the main theme of this news?6A.A once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Hollywood premiere.B.A surprising welcome to the new star Rob Pattinson.C.The challenge to cast a vampire film.D.The thirst for a vampire film from teen novel fans. 7.How many people came to see the premiere of “Twilight”?7A. More than 600 people.B. More than 700 people.C. Almost 6000 people.D. Almost 7000 people.8.What is TRUE about the movie “Twilight”?8A.It is based on a book series by Stephany Meyer that has sold more than 16 million copies.B.It is the adapted version of the horror movie Twilight Zone. C.It stars Rob Pattinson, who plays a teenage vampire that resists the urge to dine on humans.D.In the female version of Harry Potter, Edward is called grown Harry Potter.9.How does Pattinson feel about the character Edward? 9A.He feels a bit old-fashioned to play the character Edward.B.He feels overwhelmed by the charm of the character Edward.C.He feels Edward is an evil-minded teenage vampire with a secret. D.He feels good to be Edward that can go out with different girls.10.What attracts young girls most in this movie “Twilight”?10A.The chivalrous vampire is the right person to date with.B.Edward serves as a courageous protector of humans.C.Bella, a normal girl, is not scared of a vampire.D.A vampire falls in love with Bella and becomes her guard.所选答案：Part I. Multiple Choice Directions: Listen to the following 2 news reports and choose the best answer to the following questions.News Item One No Smoking! Damn it! (Part C, Unit 2) 1.Why does the Irish government want to issue new smoking ban?BA.Because the smoking ban will benefit the governments revenue .B.Because the Irish government thinks the ban will improve the life quality.C.Because it is believed that smoking is the greatest fire hazard in Ireland.D.Because Irish pubs make some illegal money by selling addictive tobacco.2.According to the news, what do “Happy Hours” refer to?DA.a special time in a bar when customers can spit beer onto floor.B.a special time in a bar when customers can find partners to dance jig.C.a special time in a bar when cigarettes and drinks are free of charge.D.a special time in a bar when alcoholic drinks are sold at lower prices.3.In what way will the smoking ban affect Irish bars and restaurants?BA.They will soon become the place to combat obesity.B.The ban will drive away all smoking-addicted clientele.C.New puritans will occupy the territory uninvited.D.Irish government will impose more tax on them.4.The environmental taxes are levied on the following items EXCEPT on _C_. A.ATM receipts.B.chewing gums.C.church alter.D.plastic bags.5.According to the news, whats the essence of being Irish?DA.To be a place full of fun.B.To become a nanny-state.C.To have an Irish ayatollah.D.To promote a snobbish manner.News Item Two “Twilight” Could Make a Box-office Killing (Part A, Unit 3)6.What is the main theme of this news?DA.A once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Hollywood premiere.B.A surprising welcome to the new star Rob Pattinson.C.The challenge to cast a vampire film.D.The thirst for a vampire film from teen novel fans. 7.How many people came to see the premiere of “Twilight”?AA. More than 600 people.B. More than 700 people.C. Almost 6000 people.D. Almost 7000 people.8.What is TRUE about the movie “Twilight”?CA.It is based on a book series by Stephany Meyer that has sold more than 16 million copies.B.It is the adapted version of the horror movie Twilight Zone. C.It stars Rob Pattinson, who plays a teenage vampire that resists the urge to dine on humans.D.In the female version of Harry Potter, Edward is called grown Harry Potter.9.How does Pattinson feel about the character Edward? DA.He feels a bit old-fashioned to play the character Edward.B.He feels overwhelmed by the charm of the character Edward.C.He feels Edward is an evil-minded teenage vampire with a secret. D.He feels good to be Edward that can go out with different girls.10.What attracts young girls most in this movie “Twilight”?DA.The chivalrous vampire is the right person to date with.B.Edward serves as a courageous protector of humans.C.Bella, a normal girl, is not scared of a vampire.D.A vampire falls in love with Bella and becomes her guard. 问题 2 得 12.5 分，满分 25 分Part II. True or False StatementsDirection: Listen to the following 2 news reports and decide whether the following statements are true or false. If the statement is true, draw a line through letter A. If the statement is false, draw a line through letter B.News Item One Rendition Trial Puts U.S. on Hot Seat (Part D, Unit 1)11.The president came to Italy to handle the highly controversial issue about CIAs rendition program.112.In Milan, a trial targets 27 American spies who was alleged to work for the CIA.213.The suspected CIA spies appeared on court to face empty cages and denied kidnapping anyone.314.A Muslim cleric was suspected to be a potential terrorist and kidnapped by Abu Omar on the street. 415.The illegal renditions practiced by the CIA were criticized by European protesters, which is regarded as a catastrophe for the United States. 516.Barack Obama admitted that the CIA had mistaken some innocent Muslims as terror suspects. 617.Romania and Poland are said to be the places where CIA prisoners were detained and tortured. 718.Eastern Romania is reported to be one staging point for the secret illegal rendition program. 819.In Germany, 30 suspected CIA agents were accused of kidnapping a German citizen. 920.Khaled el-Masri says he was subjected to inhuman torture in Afghanistan three years ago.10所选答案：Part II. True or False StatementsDirection: Listen to the following 2 news reports and decide whether the following statements are true or false. If the statement is true, draw a line through letter A. If the statement is false, draw a line through letter B.News Item One Rendition Trial Puts U.S. on Hot Seat (Part D, Unit 1)11.The president came to Italy to handle the highly controversial issue about CIAs rendition program.B12.In Milan, a trial targets 27 American spies who was alleged to work for the CIA.B13.The suspected CIA spies appeared on court to face empty cages and denied kidnapping anyone.B14.A Muslim cleric was suspected to be a potential terrorist and kidnapped by Abu Omar on the street. A15.The illegal renditions practiced by the CIA were criticized by European protesters, which is regarded as a catastrophe for the United States. B16.Barack Obama admitted that the CIA had mistaken some innocent Muslims as terror suspects. B17.Romania and Poland are said to be the places where CIA prisoners were detained and tortured. B18.Eastern Romania is reported to be one staging point for the secret illegal rendition program. A19.In Germany, 30 suspected CIA agents were accused of kidnapping a German citizen. B20.Khaled el-Masri says he was subjected to inhuman torture in Afghanistan three years ago.A 问题 3 得 22.5 分，满分 25 分Direction: Listen to the following 2 news reports and decide whether the following statements are true or false. If the statement is true, draw a line through letter A. If the statement is false, draw a line through letter B.News Item Two Behind the Curtain with Elton John (Part D, Unit 4)21.Billy Elliot is a musical about a young boy who longs to dance much to the great joy of his father, a coal miner in Northern England. 122.Elton John is a 60-year-old superstar and Knight of the Realm, with multiple Grammies and sales of more than 250 billion records to his name. 223.In Elton Johns opinion, the most touching part is the end of the movie when Billys father is watching his son dance Swan Lake.324.Similar to Billys experience, Elton Johns dominant father eventually accepted his artistic aspirations as a musician. 425.In the 1950s, when Elton John desired to pursue rock n roll, his father wanted him to work in a bank or an accounting firm.526.Billy Elliot: The Musical requires three different boys to rotate in and out of the title role because of its physically demanding nature. 627.Thought three Billys rehearse in different keys and dance differently, they compete for the same role and keep a watchful eye on others. 728.13-year-olds David Alvarez just tries to focus on training in order to do better than he did before. 829.On the opening night of the musical Billy Elliot, Sir Elton John himself seems to be the most nervous one. 930.Elton john will do a concert for himself, so he knows very well about the set list and the song hell sing. 10所选答案：Direction: Listen to the following 2 news reports and decide whether the following statements are true or false. If the statement is true, draw a line through letter A. If the statement is false, draw a line through letter B.News Item Two Behind the Curtain with Elton John (Part D, Unit 4)21.Billy Elliot is a musical about a young boy who longs to dance much to the great joy of his father, a coal miner in Northern England. B22.Elton John is a 60-year-old superstar and Knight of the Realm, with multiple Grammies and sales of more than 250 billion records to his name. B23.In Elton Johns opinion, the most touching part is the end of the movie when Billys father is watching his son dance Swan Lake.A24.Similar to Billys experience, Elton Johns dominant father eventually accepted his artistic aspirations as a musician. B25.In the 1950s, when Elton John desired to pursue rock n roll, his father wanted him to work in a bank or an accounting firm.A26.Billy Elliot: The Musical requires three different boys to rotate in and out of the title role because of its physically demanding nature. A27.Thought three Billys rehearse in different keys and dance differently, they compete for the same role and keep a watchful eye on others. B28.13-year-olds David Alvarez just tries to focus on training in order to do better than he did before. A29.On the opening night of the musical Billy Elliot, Sir Elton John himself seems to be the most nervous one. A30.Elton john will do a concert for himself, so he knows very well about the s