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1、2015-2016（2）14级模拟题410 新闻听力文字材料Test 4News item 1Last October, a NASA rocket, traveling at a speed of 9000 kilometers per hour smashed into a deep, dark hole on the moons south pole.Upon impact, the centaur rocket kicked up a cloud of dust and elements from the moons surface, creating a so-called “eje

2、cta-plume” that was monitored by NASAs Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO.Scientists analyzed the findings, and preliminary results from this mission suggested that there was some form of water on the moon. NASA lunar scientist Michael Wargo said those days that wave of findings during the past ye

3、ar makes it certain.“Weve confirmed that there was indeed water ice in the ejecta-plume, and at an abundance that was about 50 percent greater than our initial estimates.”That means that the impact site has more water than some deserts on Earth.1. According to the news report, what has happened last

4、 October?2. What did preliminary results from this mission suggest?News item 2An American government panel has recommended that pregnant women, health-care workers, children and young adults up to the age of 24 should get priority for the flu vaccine released later this year. But the Advisory Commit

5、tee on Immunization Practices conceded the policy may change if not enough vaccine is produce by October. Doctor Ann Schuchat of the Center for Disease Control said it is vital for pregnant women who have breathing illness and fever to get early treatment. We think some suitable medicines for them c

6、an be lifesaving, and thats a very important message. We also think it is important for them to get seasonal influenza vaccine, and today the committee recommended that when vaccine is available, and we have a decision to go forward that the pregnant women really put of consider getting the H1NI vac

7、cine. 3. Who are less necessary to receive the flu vaccination?4. Why do pregnant women enjoy the top priority to get vaccine?News item 3Hundreds of residents and holidaymakers along southern Australias popular Great Ocean Road were forced to move out on Thursday as hot, windy weather threatened to

8、recharge bushfires that destroyed more than 100 homers on Christmas Day.Residents in three coastal towns in the popular holiday area were advised to leave their homes as temperatures were forecast to reach a high of almost 40 degrees Celsius. The hot summer weather threatened to expand fires that ha

9、ve been burning for almost two weeks.The fires were started by a lightning strike on Dec.19 and continue to burn and spread. The Country Fire Authority estimates the fire has burnt out more than 25 square kilometers of land. Authorities estimate that 116 homes were destroyed by the fires on Christma

10、s Day.The Great Ocean Road is one of Australias biggest tourist draws with its spectacular scenery and unusual offshore rock formations. Parts of the road remained closed to traffic on Thursday during what is typically one of its busiest times of the year.5. What happened to Australias Great Ocean o

11、n Thursday?6. Why should the local residents leave their homes?7. When did the bushfires start?Test 5News item 1Fifteen passengers were burned alive when a passenger bus was set on fire by unknown men in Pakistans southwestern Balochistan province, an official said.Naseer Ahmed Nasir, deputy commiss

12、ioner in the city of Sibi, said four men on motorcycles initially opened fire on a parked passenger bus at a hotel. “The armed men then came close to the bus and splashed petrol, setting it on fire,” he said.He said most of the dead were either children or women.Balochistan, near the Afghan border,

13、is rich in natural resources. But it is also in under a riot.Militants there have for years complained that the central government has paid little attention to them and their economic needs. They have been fighting Pakistani military force for self-rule.Pakistan has said the militants in Balochistan

14、 do not have links to the Islamic hard-liners who have launched attacks in other parts of the country.1. Who were most of the victims according to the news?2. What are the militants in Balochistan dissatisfied with?News item 2A UN agency says there are major funding gaps in efforts to help the agric

15、ultural sector adapt to climate change. The Food and Agriculture Organization, the FAO, says this could affect food security. The warning comes as the UN Climate Change Conference continues in Cancun, Mexico.The World Bank estimates it will cost about 2.5 billion a year-for the next 40 years-to help

16、 agriculture in developing countries adapt to climate change. Other estimates say costs could run as high as 14billion a year.However, the FAO say, “Available financing mechanisms are substantially insufficient to meet the climate change and food security challenges faced by the agricultural sector.

17、” This, despite the fact that the FAO says there are many examples of how agriculture can become more.3. According the world bank, how much does it cost to tackle agricultural challenges yearly?4. According to FAO, what is the problem faced by the agricultural sector?News item 3The U.S. Federal Rese

18、rve announced yesterday it was raising interest for the fist time since 2006. Known as the Fed, its Americas central bank. Its led by Janet Yellen. Its job is to help stabilize Americas financial system. The Fed makes moves to try to lower unemployment and control inflation when the price of goods g

19、oes up too fast for people to afford them.Because the U.S. economy is growing, the Fed raised its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, not much. But gradual rate increases are likely in the New Year. That means youll have to pay more interest if borrow money, higher loan rates for h

20、ome buyers, higher interest rates if you finance a car, higher student loan for people who enter colleges afterwards.Eventually, savings accounts could earn a little more interest. A decade since the last “Star Wars”, and nearly just as long, nine years, since the Fed last changed interest rates. Bu

21、t now, its time for the Fed to awaken, because after three episodes of quantitative easing, Janet Yellen must now use her most powerful weapon to restore balance in the economy.5. What will happen to interest rates in the U.S?6. Why did the Fed change interest rates?7. Who will benefit from the chan

22、ge of interest rates?Test 6News item 1A new study on climate change says a disastrous 4-degree rise in global temperature is increasingly likely to occur within many peoples lifetimes. The studies have been adopted by one of the worlds leading research bodies monitoring climate change, the Hadley Ce

23、ntre in Britain.This latest prediction from the Hadley Centre brings the prospect of destructive change much closer. He challenges the assumption that severe warming is a threat only for future generations. A four-degree average temperature rise by 2050s would bring increases of 10 degrees or more i

24、n some areas such as the Arctic and Africa. It could mean a sharp decline in rainfall in some areas, flooding in others and disappearance of about half of all the worlds animal and plant species.1. How many temperatures are expected to rise globally by the 2050s?2. What is the result of the temperat

25、ure rise by the 2050s?News item 2As many as a million Cubans are said to have attended the free concert in Havanas revolution square that featured some of the Latin Americas most popular musicians. Many in the crowd came dress in white to symbolize peace. The 5-hour event included the bands from sev

26、en countries, it was organized by the Miami base Colombian rock star Wallace.“This concert is just about peace, is just about possibility to get together, you know, through music, through art. And this particular case of Cuba have isolated from the rest of community for many years, just because of p

27、olitical belief. So we just want to come here and saying well, we are here, we are the same. So that is the reason why are here to promote peace.”3. What is the theme of the concert?4. What can we learn about the concert?News item 3Crude oil is measured in barrels. Last summer, its global price was

28、100 per barrel. Yesterday, it was trading at less than half of that, at about 46.50 a barrel.Why does that matter? Well, the price of crude affects everything from gas prices to car prices, to stock prices. And it determines the number of jobs in the large global oil industry. The current surplus of

29、 oil gives us a clear lesson in the economic principle of supply and demand. When it comes to oil, it used to be all about the Middle East. Today, the Persian Gulf still has plenty of crude, but the boom is global. We produced a surplus of 2 million to 3 million barrels per day.Oil buried deep benea

30、th the earth surface in rock can now be accessed with new technologies like fracking and horizontal drilling. Two years ago, U.S. oil production saw its biggest jump in more than 100 years, and its not the only country to gain a large flood of crude. Production in Canada and Brazil has also hit reco

31、rd levels. At the same, there are more alternatives to oil, like natural gas and renewables. When oil supply exceeds demand, prices fall.5. What happened to oil price?6. What caused the change of oil price?7. Why does oil production increase grammatically?Test 7News item 1How do you choose a college

32、? Some of you might choose a school based on the courses that it offers. Some might choose one thats close to home, or really far away. But how about for a money-back guarantee? Lansing Community College in Michigan is offering that deal to some students. If you take certain classes, and if you dont

33、 get a job within one year after you finish, you can get your money back! There is some fine print to this. You cant miss any classes, you have to do all your assignments, and you have to prove that youve been looking for a job. Its an interesting idea, especially in a state whose unemployment rate

34、is nearly 12 percent.1. What may be the advantage for Lansing Community College?2. What is the unemployment rate in Michigan?News item2Well, were taking you to Australia next today, where the state of Queensland in northeast Australia is struggling through the effects of a powerful hurricane. If Que

35、ensland sounds familiar, this same region was hit with flooding recently. This time, the disaster is Cyclone Yasi. Yasi could be one of the worst hurricanes Australia has ever seen. We want you to look at this video. You can see what looks like a sign that got blown down, flying through the street,

36、being ripped apart. People in Queensland were warned about Yasi a few days ago, so they had some time to get ready. But one official said it could be a tough couple days.3. What are the Australians suffering from?4. What can we learn about Yasi from the news?News item 3India is home to more than 1.2

37、 billion people and second only to China population. Because of that huge population and the fact that its a federal republic like the U.S. India is often called the worlds largest democracy. Indias population is also young. Its median age is 27 years old. In the U.S. that age is closer to 37.Its no

38、 wonder why so many Indians who are close to the voting age of 18 are realizing they have political power. This is something that countrys politicians are noticing, too. Many young people are first time votes. Given that Indias youth makes up half of its billion plus population, how Indias young cot

39、e will determine the countrys future.They are obviously really frustrated with current political situation in their country. The only government there youngsters have known is the current Congress party Led One, which is in power for the last ten years. During that time, prices have risen sharply. T

40、he price of petrol is doubled. Some young people are going to vote for a different party, one that will fight inflation and will take firm action to control inflation in the difficult global economy.5. What is the median age in India?6. What can we learn about the young people in India?7. What is th

41、e current largest problem in India?Test 8News item 1Research into the icecap of North Pole has found that it is melting so quickly that the Arctic Ocean could lose most of its during summer time it as little as ten years. Scientists of Cambridge University say recent exploration to Arctic led by exp

42、lorer Pen Hadow found ice was much thinner than expected and less dense, subject to rapid melting. Mr. Hadow said the finding should act as wake-up call.The long-term view for the global community, this is definitely not good news. But if we can see this for what it is which is the biggest visual cu

43、e that we are going to get manage our relationship with the planet better, then that is a good thing.1. What is the news item mainly about?2. How can the bad news become a good one?News item2Fifty-seven “militiamen”, including several high-ranking officers loyal to militia leader Gabriel Tang, were

44、killed when Tangs forces attacked the Sudan Peoples Liberation Army in Southern Sudan, officials said Sunday.Tangs forces launched the attack at Kaldak on Saturday, the Sudan Peoples Liberation Army (SPLA) said in a statement issued on behalf of General Malaak Ayuen of the South Sudan Army. The SPLA

45、 is the military wing of the movement that governs Southern Sudan.The SPLA killed 57 of Tang forces, including three major generals, according to the statement. In addition, one major general was captured, the statement said.Tang himself “narrowly escaped” the fighting, according to the statementOff

46、icials said it was unclear why Tangs forces attacked the troops, the SPLA said it believe he has been in contact with other rebel groups in the region.3. How many major generals were killed in the attack?4. How was Gabriel Tang after the attack?News item 3 Thousands will gather in the city center ju

47、st after 5:00am on Tuesday, April 18, to remember victims of the Great Earthquake. Organizers say they will also celebrate the heroism of the Survivors. One hundred years ago, the first small shock struck at 5:12 in the morning, and the region shock violently for one minute. A center of culture and

48、commerce, San Francisco was then known as the Paris of one West. Just hours earlier, Italian tenor Enrico Caruso had appeared in the opera Carmen at the citys opera house. The singer later recalled trembling with fear as he looked out of the window of his room at the Palace Hotel. He saw buildings c

49、ollapse, and heard the screams of men, women and children. Historian Eileen Keremitsis is a volunteer guide who describers the tragic story for visitors. The quake was massive and it was centered just off the coast close to the city. The shaking damaged or destroyed thousands of buildings over a wid

50、e area, but Keremistsis says most of the severe destruction was caused by fires that burned uncontrolled for three days.5. What does the news item mainly report?6. What can we learn about the Great Earthquake?7. According to Keremitsis, what caused the most of the destruction? Test 9News item 1Thous

51、ands of people living in villages closest to the volcano have already been moved to emergency shelters. Many more are lining up by the said of the road waiting for trucks to take them to safely. But still there are a few farmers refusing to move. Without their crops and animals they have no income a

52、nd cannot support their families so theyre waiting until the government offers financial help. Meanwhile, the mountain about them is becoming more active by the day. At least one village about three kilometers from the volcano has been covered in a dusting of volcanic ash. One scientist told the BBC

53、 he now believed Merapi was in what he called the early stages of a blowout but he added “we cannot predict when it will reach its peak”.1. Why do some farmers refuse to move to emergency shelters?2. What do we learn from the news report?News item2Palestinians have exported the first shipment of cro

54、ps grown in Gaza greenhouses left behind by Jewish settlers. Palestinian officials said two and a half tons of peppers left Gaza through the Karni crossing, and will be sold in Israel. The Director of the Palestinian Economic Development Company said he was very pleased. He said the shipment moved w

55、ithout problems and he hopes this will be a good start. Palestinian officials hope to export a further shipment of produce to Europe, via Israel, next week. Until this summer, the greenhouses belonged to Jewish settlers in Gaza. When Israel withdrew from Gaza, and destroyed the settlements, private,

56、 foreign donors bought the greenhouses for 13million and gave them to the Palestinians. Palestinian officials say access to the outside world is crucial for strengthening Gazas troubled economy.3. Where would these two and a half tons of peppers be sold?4. How could Palestinians get these greenhouse

57、s?News item 3U.S. officials have charged the mother of a young man. It is said that Tonya Couch and her son, Ethan fled to November. Ethan Couch was wanted by U.S. officials for violating his punishment, in connection with a drunk-driving crash that killed four people two years ago.That crash happen

58、ed when Couch was 16 years old and drunk. He crashed into a car that was on the side of the road. He was found guilty and sentenced to 10 years under observation.Mexico drove out the mother of the young man on Wednesday. She is charged with violating the punishment of her son. In other words, she is charged with helping her son flee to Mexico. If convicted, she could face between two and ten years in jail.The mother and son were arrested on Monday in Puerto Vallarta on Mexicos west coast. U.S. officials located the two when Ethan Couch used one of their phones to order pizza.It