Listening

Topic Eight: Environmental Protection

一.听下面三段短对话，然后回答问题。每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the man plan to do?

A. To write an article about environmental protection for a newspaper.

B. To ask the woman to help him take out the trash.

C. To save water in his daily life.

2. What will the man do in the future?

A. Stop using plastic bags.

B. Stop littering in daily life.

C. Apologize to the woman for what he had done.

3. What are the man and woman planning?

A. To hold a meeting at the local community center.

B. To start a business to collect garbage in the city.

C. To give a speech at the local community center.

二.听下面两段长对话，然后回答问题。每段对话读两遍。

4. What are the speakers talking about?

A. A way to improve air quality.

B. A problem with traffic miles.

C. A suggestion for city planning.

5. What does the man suggest?

A. Limiting the use of cars.

B. Encouraging people to walk.

C. Warning drivers of air pollution.

6. What does the woman think about the man’s idea?

A. It’s interesting.

B. It’s worth trying. C. It’s impractical.

7. What does the woman think about global warming?

A. She thinks it couldn’t be avoided.

B. She thinks it is too early to tell its effects.

C. She deeply regrets it.

8. What does the man suggest to deal with global warming?

A. Stopping the use of chemical fuels.

B. Saving resources.

C. Quickly finding the reasons for global warming.

三.听下面一段独白，然后根据独白内容补全文章。该段独白读两遍。

Good morning, this is Henry James with this edition of Morning Hours on _____ (9). Now if you’ve got nothing to do today, why not go to the east part of the city and get _____ (10). That’s the message from Bright Sunshine Youth Club, which is organizing a tree planting _____ (11) near East Mountain. Bright Sunshine Youth Club is a famous _____ (12) group in our city. In order to _____ (13) the environmental education of the students and get more people organized, the club is planning to plant a total of 14,000 trees _____ (14) by the government over next few days. The club is hoping to plant 3,500 a day and they are looking for the _____ (15) to come along and help. No experience is necessary, as there will be experts to give _____ (16) and equipment will be provided. Every one is welcome to come along anytime between 10 and 4 o’clock. Just remember to take the _____ (17) sort of shoes and clothes with you. And of course, gloves will be essential to protect your hands. It could be really a nice day _____ (18) for all families. Enjoy your day.