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1、novel therapy. The treatment fights infections caused by roundworm parasites. The prize for medicine is also going to Chinese researcher Tu Youyou. She discovered artemisinin. Artemisinin is a drug that has sharply lowered the number of people who die from malaria. The committee said the discoveries

2、 have given the world powerful new ways to fight two powerful diseases. It said those diseases affect hundreds of millions of people every year. The committee added that, The consequences in terms of improved human health and reduced suffering are immeasurable. What is the news report mainly about?2

3、.A.They fight infections caused by roundworm parasites.B.They offer new ways to fight two powerful diseases.C.Theyve lowered the number of people dying from malaria.D.Theyve cured hundreds of millions of people.B听力原文 What does the committee say about the three scientists discoveries? Questions 3 and

4、 4 will be based on the following news item. （如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名） 3.A.When she worked with 12 British prime ministers.B.At age 89.C.When she was 25 years old.D.In June of 1953.D听力原文 Queen Elizabeth II is set reach an important milestone this weekbecoming Britains longest-ruling head of state. Queen

5、Elizabeth has worked with 12 British prime ministers, from Winston Churchill to David Cameron. At age 89, she continues to travel and attend official events. Elizabeth came to power when she was only 25 years old. She officially became queen in June of 1953. Royal historian Hugo Vickers says that du

6、ring her rule, Queen Elizabeth has remained dutiful to her country. He adds that she is known as the most invisible visible public woman in the world. On Wednesday, Elizabeth will beat a record set by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria. Queen Elizabeth already holds the record as the countr

7、ys oldest ruler. British officials say Queen Elizabeth wants the record-setting occasion to be a quiet event and that the day will be business as usual. When did Queen Elizabeth officially become queen?4.A.The ruler who was beloved by British people.B.The most famous ruler in history.C.Britains olde

8、st ruler.D.The most powerful ruler in Britain. What record does Queen Elizabeth hold? Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item. （如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名） 5.A.A book full of knowledge.B.A special book that purifies water.C.A new water fountain.D.Clean and drinkable water. The expression a

9、 thirst for knowledge may soon have a new meaning for millions of people who have no way to get clean water. Researchers have developed a book with specially treated pages that can make water safe to drink. The researchers say their invention could improve the lives of many in the developing world.

10、The special book could turn dirty water into clean, drinkable water. The book contains 25 pages. Each page is about one millimeter thick. The pages contain very small particles of silver. The pages can be used as filters to remove harmful microorganisms that can pollute drinking water. The filter ki

11、lls the organisms that pass through it. Pictures on the pages show the dangers of dirty water and how to use the book for those unable to read. The pages are made of filter paper. They are designed to be torn from the book. Water can be poured through the paper to be decontaminated. Researchers test

12、ed the drinkable book in Bangladesh, Ghana and South Africa. The tests proved to be successful. What is the researchers new invention?6.A.They contain special bacteria-killing substances.B.There are 25 pages.C.Each page is one millimeter thick.D.They contain small particles of silver. Why can the pa

13、ges be used as filters?7.A.There are pictures on the pages.B.The pictures are for those unable to write.C.They are made of waste paper.D.They cant be torn from the book.A听力原文 What do we learn about the pages?Section B Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. （如需获取本MP3听力录音

14、请搜索标题名） A.People can learn a foreign language perfectly in a short time.B.Learning a foreign language needs hard work and persistence.C.Mother tongue is the only simple language to learn.D.Radio and TV programs contribute to mastering a language. W: Have you noticed advertisements recently? M: Not y

15、et. Is anything new? Yeah. Some advertisements say Learn a foreign language in six weeks, or get your money back! From the first day your pronunciation will be excellent. Just send. and so on. A few people try to learn a language fast by studying for six or more hours a day. Do you think it is a ver

16、y effective way to learn a foreign language? No. It is most effective to learn the language in the country where it is spoken. There you come into contact with it all the time. I cant agree with you more. But most people cant afford this, and for many of them, it is not necessary. However, foreign l

17、anguage, especially English, is an indispensable part of our life. People need the language to do their work better. For example, scientists and doctors need to be able to read books and reports in foreign languages. So they should spare a lot of time to learn the language. Yes. They have to. If peo

18、ple cant learn the language in its native land, it is a little more difficult for them to learn. Of course, its impossible for everyone to go abroad. And we can achieve great success as long as excellent ways of language learning are adopted. Besides, perseverance is very important. We should accumu

19、late what we learn gradually and put them into practice. What can we learn from the advertisements?A.Keeping in touch with foreign people.B.Studying long hours with persistence every day.C.Learning a language in a native context.D.Taking an evening class for further practice. What is the most effect

20、ive way to learn a foreign language according to the woman?A.They have to communicate with foreign experts.B.They need to read materials in foreign languages.C.They have to know the latest knowledge.D.They may encounter foreign people. Why do scientists and doctors have to learn foreign languages?A.

21、By accumulating experience in learning.B.By knowing the linguistic theories of foreign languages.C.By spending more hours on communication.D.By adopting an excellent learning approach. How can most people learn a foreign language successfully according to the man? Questions 12 to 15 are based on the

22、 conversation you have just heard. （如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名） A.One should make money in an honest way.B.Tragedy is always hand in hand with good luck.C.Good fortune may turn into misfortune.D.Misfortune isnt necessarily bad. You know what? I read a story in the newspaper about a man who won one million d

23、ollars in the lottery. What good luck! These days, I seem to have nothing but bad luck. Well, you wouldnt feel sorry for yourself when you hear what happened to the lucky man. After winning the money, he quit his job, bought houses and cars for himself and his family, and started his own business. B

24、ut hes not the business type. A few years later, his company went bankrupt. Now, he has lost all his money and his wife left him. Thats too bad. This is yet another story of good fortune turning sour. Actually many lottery winners have sad endings. What appears to be fortune may lead to misfortune a

25、nd what appears to be misfortune may lead to fortune. Youre right. I have a friend Bill who was paralyzed from the neck down in a car accident. After a period of depression and despair, he decided to stop feeling sorry for himself and take to writing which he used to be interested in at college. Now

26、 he is a columnist for several newspapers and he also started a website to help handicaped people. s inspiring. I always admire people who have the courage to face up to lifes challenges. Yeah. Misfortune doesnt have to stop us from living a happy life. If you keep a positive attitude and dont give

27、up in the face of misfortune, you can turn tragedy into triumph. What does the lottery winners story tell us?A.He complained about his misfortune all day long.B.He picked up his interest to fight with misfortune.C.He established a website to share his experience.D.He applied for a job as a columnist

28、 for newspapers. What did Bill do after he got paralyzed?A.People who have the courage to face up to lifes challenges.B.People who have plenty of money.C.People who have good luck.D.People who are kind and willing to help others. What kind of people does the woman admire?8.A.Learn from those who hav

29、e similar experience.B.Communicate with others rather than be isolated.C.Seek a career appropriate to develop their interest.D.Be positive and make efforts to meet challenges. What should people do when facing misfortune?Section CPassage One Questions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard. （如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名） A.They mi