This is news on the Hour, Ed Wilson reporting. The president and First Lady will visit Africa on a goodwill tour in May. They plan to visit eight African countries.
Reports from Chinese want close ties between China and the US and Western Europe. A group of top Chinese scientists start in ten-nation tour next month.
Here in Miami, the mayor is still meeting with the leaders of the Teachers’ Union to try to find a way to end the strike. City schools are still closed after two weeks.
In news about health, scientists in California report findings of a relationship between the drinking of coffee and the increase of heart disease among women. According to the report in the American Medical Journal (杂志), the five-year study shows this: Women who drink more than two cups of coffee a day have a greater chance of having heart disease than women who do not.
In sports, the Chargers lost again last night. The BBS beat them 1 to nothing. The Wingers had better results. They beat the Rifles 7 to 3. It was their first win of their last five matches. That’s the news of the Hour. And now back to more easy listening with Jan Singer.
1.To improve the ties between China and the US and Western Europe, China ______.
A.will send a group of Chinese scientists to visit the US and. Western Europe |
B.has expressed its strong wishes |
C.will send some scientists to visit the US only |
D.has given many reports to improve the ties |
2.From the news in Miami we know ______.
A.a peaceful way will soon be found |
B.students can’t go into the school because the classrooms are locked |
C.students haven’t been to school for two weeks |
D.the teachers’ strike will last long |
3.The news about health tells us that ______.
A.no heart disease will be found if people don’t drink coffee |
B.no one should drink more than two cups of coffee a day |
C.the more coffee people drink, the more chance they’ll get to have heart disease |
D.women’s heart disease has something to do with their drinking coffee |
4.From the last news we do not know ______.
A.the results of the two matches |
B.the number of the teams which played last night |
C.how many wins the BBS has had altogether |
D.the Wingers played against the Rifles |
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This is news on the Hour, Ed Wilson reporting. The president and First Lady will visit Africa on a goodwill tour in May. They plan to visit eight African countries.
Reports from Chinese want close ties between China and the US and Western Europe. A group of top Chinese scientists start in ten-nation tour next month.
Here in Miami, the mayor is still meeting with the leaders of the Teachers’ Union to try to find a way to end the strike. City schools are still closed after two weeks.
In news about health, scientists in California report findings of a relationship between the drinking of coffee and the increase of heart disease among women. According to the report in the American Medical Journal (杂志), the five-year study shows this: Women who drink more than two cups of coffee a day have a greater chance of having heart disease than women who do not.
In sports, the Chargers lost again last night. The BBS beat them 1 to nothing. The Wingers had better results. They beat the Rifles 7 to 3. It was their first win of their last five matches. That’s the news of the Hour. And now back to more easy listening with Jan Singer.
1.To improve the ties between China and the US and Western Europe, China ______.
A.will send a group of Chinese scientists to visit the US and. Western Europe |
B.has expressed its strong wishes |
C.will send some scientists to visit the US only |
D.has given many reports to improve the ties |
2.From the news in Miami we know ______.
A.a peaceful way will soon be found |
B.students can’t go into the school because the classrooms are locked |
C.students haven’t been to school for two weeks |
D.the teachers’ strike will last long |
3.The news about health tells us that ______.
A.no heart disease will be found if people don’t drink coffee |
B.no one should drink more than two cups of coffee a day |
C.the more coffee people drink, the more chance they’ll get to have heart disease |
D.women’s heart disease has something to do with their drinking coffee |
4.From the last news we do not know ______.
A.the results of the two matches |
B.the number of the teams which played last night |
C.how many wins the BBS has had altogether |
D.the Wingers played against the Rifles |
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People who report news sometimes find themselves in the news. This is especially true for foreign correspondents(记者), who risk their lives to bring us important stories from dangerous parts of the world. To learn more about the life of a foreign correspondent, we interviewed Tim Craig, who has covered the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Q1: What draw you personally to dangerous places?
Tim Craig (TC): Experiencing problems that still exist in the world, seeing the struggles that soldiers face to keep peace, and the calamity that people meet during the war, and gaining a better understanding of how people from different countries live.
Q2: What do you like about your job?
TC: I like being able to talk to lots of different people about their problems and concerns. Sometimes the job can make you sad. You have to talk to kids who don't get enough to eat, or to someone whose mother or father was killed. But then I get to try to help these people by writing about their lives and problems.
Q3 : Do you worry about your own safety? How do you deal with that?
TC: Yes, I do worry, but I try not to think about it all the time. In Pakistan, many places are still safe enough for me to travel to without having to worry a lot about being injured, killed or kidnapped(绑架). There are, however, some places where I have to think about my safety all the time. Generally, it's best to travel with someone else so that we can help each other if something goes wrong. In dangerous places,. I also try not to stay in one spot for too long.
Q4: What are the most important qualities or skills a foreign correspondent needs?
TC : Being independent and able to quickly make decisions, being a good planner in order to reach places that may be hard to get to by car or plane, and being a good listener.
1.What do we know about Tim Craig?
A. He-suffers a lot during the war.
B. He covers news in foreign areas.
C. He works for world peace with soldiers.
D. He once helped look after homeless children.
2.What does the underlined word "calamity" in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Dilemma. B. Confusion.
C. Misfortune. D. Embarrassment.
3.When does Tim Craig feel sad about his job?
A. When he tries to meet some requirements.
B. When he has to travel to dangerous places.
C. When he writes his experiences in the war.
D. When he learns about people's sufferings due to the war.
4.Which of the following can best describe the job of a foreign correspondent?
A. Challenging but significant. B. Dangerous and boring.
C. Demanding but profitable. D. Impressive and relaxing.
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This is the VOA Special English News Report.
Single--handed(独自的)
Zhou Yang,18,China
Against three strong Republic of Korea competitors,Zhou single—handed took the l,500一meter short speed skating gold to become China’s youngest winter Olympics gold medalisi.According to Coach Li Yan,Zhou,who is usually a gentle girl,took some risks and skated fiercely to take the gold.This is the third gold the Chinese have won at the Vancouver Olympics.
Unobtrusive(不显眼的)
Liu Xiang,26,China
The Olympic gold medalist said on Friday that he’s not the same old him,after setting his worst record in years——8.08 seconds for 60一meter hurdles.Liu said he still had some way to go before he’s back to his best.Many fans have been expecting his taking--off in the 2010 Doha,but Liu said unobtrusively“Robles is still the best in the 60一meter and 1l0—meter hurdles.
I’m no match now”.He added the performances of Terrence Trammell(US)and Robles would be the highlight of the Doha meet.
Coveted(令人垂涎的)
Michael Jackson,1958—2009,US
Thanks to a whopping(庞大的) $350,000 bid,Michael Jackson’s rhinestone—encrusted(镶满人造钻石的) glove has gone to a Macao company.Jackson wore the sparking glove when he did his first“moonwalk” dance in 1983,so it was a really coveted piece of equipment.The pre—auction estimate put its value at $40,000~60,000,but that wasn’t even close . The glove and nine other items from the auction will be on display in a Macao hotel.
1.From the first news we can learn that Zhou Yang __________
A. likes taking chances in the competitions
B.won three gold medaIs at the olympics.
C.is not a gentle but a fierce girl
D.is a hard--working and strong--minded girl
2.From the above news,we can infer Liu Xiang__________
A.is not popular with his fans any longer
B.is still out of condition at present
C.is feeling discouraged and depressed
D. is sure of the highlight of the Doha meet
3.The underlined part“but that wash’t even close”probably means __________
A.the pre--auction estimate may be totally wrong
B.the actual price may be far higher than the estimate
C.the glove is not worth the pre--auction estimate
D.the pre—auction estimate is probably correct
4.Where can we probably learn the passage?
A.Broadcast B. Announcement C.Advertisement D.Newspaper
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Thomas, the pioneering White House reporter known for putting presidents on the hot seat, died at 92.
To those who regularly watch presidential press conferences, Helen Thomas is a familiar figure. Usually dressed in red and always seated in the front row, she is always the first or second reporter the president calls upon. It is an honour she has earned. Besides, it affords her the perfect opportunity to do what she does best—challenge the president and other public officials to tell the plain truth. She said, “ We reporters’ priority(首要事情) is the people’s right to know---without fear or favor. We are the people’s servants.”
Helen Thomas was born in Kentucky in 1920. All the nine Thomas' children were brought up to value education, and all were expected to make something of themselves through working hard. She decided to become a reporter while in high school. After receiving her bachelor's degree in 1942, Thomas headed for Washington D.C, looking for a newspaper job. Soon, she landed one at Washington Daily News. Her duty included fetching coffee and doughnuts for the paper's reporters and editors. This young woman found the atmosphere exciting, believing she had made the right career choice.
Her big break came when she was sent to Florida to report on the vacation of President John F.Kennedy and his family. Once President Kennedy took office, Thomas changed her focus from the president's family to his policies. She began attending the daily press briefings at the White House as well as presidential press conferences. Thomas has covered every president since Kennedy. Over the years, Thomas found her job “thrilling and inspiring”, but never boring. And she took seriously her duty to “keep an eye on the president” and keep American people informed.
1.What can we learn about Helen Thomas from the passage?
A.Her career took off after covering President Kennedy.
B.Her first job was to deliver doughnuts to a news agency.
C.She was born into a large family in Kentucky in 1942.
D.She decided to be a reporter while in college.
2.Paragraph 3 is written to show Helen Thomas________.
A.is a good decision maker for her career
B.appreciates education and hard work
C.wants to be famous by writing reports
D.has great support from her family
3.What does Helen Thomas think of her work?
A.Unbearable. B.Exciting.
C.Challenging. D.Unforgettable.
4.What can be the best title for the passage?
A.A reporter for Washington Daily News
B.A reporter challenging President Kennedy
C.A reporter from an ordinary family
D.A reporter sticking to the facts
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No sooner _____ on the TV than I heard the news that Mr. Obama had been elected President of the USA one more.
A. I turned B. did I turn
C. I had turned D. had I turned
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News 1
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday delivered a speech at a gathering marking the 15th anniversary of Macao’s return to China. He stressed the importance to strengthen the future-oriented education and upbringing of the young people in Macao, which was striving to address the shortage of human resources.
“We need to strengthen the education and upbringing of young people to ensure that fine tradition of loving the motherland and loving Macao will be carried forward from one generation to another and that the cause of ‘one country, two systems’ will be continuously advanced,” he said.
News 2
China has already built the largest high-speed rail network in the world, and leads especially in making high-speed trains, most of the rail makers are focusing more on enhancing innovation with a view to develop “China-designed” high-speed trains and to transfer technology to overseas countries.
China’s railway investment during the first 10 months of this year rose 37 percent from a year ago to 590 billion yuan, according to the country’s top economic planner.
News 3
Halloween is becoming the third-biggest imported festival after Christmas and Valentine’s Day in China.
As the festival approaches, lots of malls and theme parks have taken the card of “ghost”. All kinds of scary designs and various pumpkin shapes have pushed the festival atmosphere to its prime.
Many themes parks have planned “Halloween night”. In recent years, these kinds of activities have attracted more and more young people.
News 4
Li Yifeng is probably the most sought-after celebrity right now. Since the actor shot to fame with TV series Legend of the Ancient Sword (《古剑奇谭》), he has been offered the opportunity to participate in a variety of movies and programs. And as the New Year is approaching, Hunan TV, Dragon TV, Zhejiang TV and Jiangsu TV are all fighting to get Li at their New Year gala. However, Li’s representative revealed that Li is sure to appear in Hunan TV’s gala. No plan has been made for Li to take the stage on Dragon TV.
1.In President Xi’s speech, he mainly talked about ________.
A. the shortage of human resources
B. the cause of “one country, two systems”
C. the tradition of loving the motherland
D. the education of the young people in Macao
2.News 2 is likely to be about ________.
A. politics B. economy C. culture D. entertainment
3.Which is the best title for News 3?
A. The Activities of Halloween
B. The Designs of Halloween
C. Halloween Night in Theme Parks
D. Halloween Gains Popularity in China
4.What can we learn from News 4?
A. Li Yifeng is famous for acting in a TV series.
B. Li Yifeng has played leading roles in many films.
C. Dragon TV got the chance to interview Li Yifeng.
D. Li Yifeng is likely to appear in Zhejiang TV’s gala.
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News 1
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday delivered a speech at a gathering marking the 15th anniversary of Macao’s return to China. He stressed the importance to strengthen the future-oriented education and upbringing of the young people in Macao, which was striving to address the shortage of human resources.
“We need to strengthen the education and upbringing of young people to ensure that fine tradition of loving the motherland and loving Macao will be carried forward from one generation to another and that the cause of ‘one country, two systems’ will be continuously advanced,” he said.
News 2
China has already built the largest high-speed rail network in the world, and leads especially in making high-speed trains, most of the rail makers are focusing more on enhancing innovation with a view to develop “China-designed” high-speed trains and to transfer technology to overseas countries.
China’s railway investment during the first 10 months of this year rose 37 percent from a year ago to 590 billion yuan, according to the country’s top economic planner.
News 3
Halloween is becoming the third-biggest imported festival after Christmas and Valentine’s Day in China.
As the festival approaches, lots of malls and theme parks have taken the card of “ghost”. All kinds of scary designs and various pumpkin shapes have pushed the festival atmosphere to its prime.
Many themes parks have planned “Halloween night”. In recent years, these kinds of activities have attracted more and more young people.
News 4
Li Yifeng is probably the most sought-after celebrity right now. Since the actor shot to fame with TV series Legend of the Ancient Sword (《古剑奇谭》), he has been offered the opportunity to participate in a variety of movies and programs. And as the New Year is approaching, Hunan TV, Dragon TV, Zhejiang TV and Jiangsu TV are all fighting to get Li at their New Year gala. However, Li’s representative revealed that Li is sure to appear in Hunan TV’s gala. No plan has been made for Li to take the stage on Dragon TV.
1.In President Xi’s speech, he mainly talked about ________.
A. the shortage of human resources
B. the cause of “one country, two systems”
C. the tradition of loving the motherland
D. the education of the young people in Macao
2.News 2 is likely to be about ________.
A. politics B. economy C. culture D. entertainment
3.Which is the best title for News 3?
A. The Activities of Halloween
B. The Designs of Halloween
C. Halloween Night in Theme Parks
D. Halloween Gains Popularity in China
4.What can we learn from News 4?
A. Li Yifeng is famous for acting in a TV series.
B. Li Yifeng has played leading roles in many films.
C. Dragon TV got the chance to interview Li Yifeng.
D. Li Yifeng is likely to appear in Zhejiang TV’s gala.
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Here is the Nine O’clock News:
1. President Absul Krim of Syria says that the danger of war in the Middle East is greater now than for the past two years. His country does not want war,he says,but the Syrian people have waited too long for an end to the troubles with their neighbors. If war comes,says Mr. Krim, Syria will be ready.
2. Ben Kitson,a writer of stories and plays for children,has died at his home in California. Mr. Kitson was 82. His most famous book of stories,“The Gentleman‘s House” sells all over the world,in more than twenty-five languages.
3. Policemen in New York have gone on strike. Their leader Mr. Paul Angeli says that they will return to work only when they receive more money for working long hours and doing what Mr. Angeli calls “the most dangerous job in the city”。
4. It has been a good year on the farm. The warm, wet spring and the fine summer have been very good for all kinds of food plants. This means that fruits and vegetables will cost less in the shops this year.
5. MORE than 1,100 people committed suicide(自杀)in Beijing last year, and experts have been encouraging the capital to set up a mental health care system as soon as possible,local media reported last week. About 20 per cent of the people of Beijing live in unhealthy conditions,with 3 per cent of these suffering from affective disorder and 5 per cent reporting symptoms(症状)of depression,according to the Beijing Mental Health Service Centre.
1.The Syrian people _______.
A. are ready and waiting for war
B. are ready to wait another two years for war
C. do not want war,but will be ready if it comes
D. are a great danger of peace in the Middle East
2. Mr. Kitson wrote _______.
A. plays and stories for children
B. 82 stories about his home in California
C. in more than twenty-five languages
D. books,and then sold them all over the world
3. It can be inferred from the third piece of news that _________.
A. policemen in New York hate their dangerous jobs
B. policemen in New York love their important jobs
C. the government will refuse to raise the policemen‘s salary and the policemen will never return to work
D. the government will be forced to raise the policemen‘s salary and the policemen will return to work
4.As food plants have grown well, _______.
A. fruit and vegetables will be cheaper this year
B. there will be a warm,wet spring and a fine summer
C. food will be cheaper than it was in the spring
D. plants will be cheaper in the shops this year
5. What is the best title for the last pieces of news?
A. MORE than 1,100 people committed suicide(自杀)in Beijing last year.
B. About 20 per cent of the people of Beijing live in unhealthy conditions.
C. Beijing needs mental health care
D. People living in Beijing suffer a lot.
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The news has just ___ that the president is going to visit China next month.
A. come out B. put out C. let out D. given out
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--- What’s reported in the news?
--- The earthquake yesterday is said _______ more than 5 hundred people.
A.to kill B.that it is C.to have killed D.that it has killed
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