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全新版大学进阶英语《视听说教程》网络课程可用于课堂教学外的巩固与补充，也可作为学生独立学习的网络课程。该课程选用美国《国家地理》的素材，图片震撼、场景真实、语言地道。《视听说网络课程》注重听力技能和口语表达的训练，练习设计循序渐进，科学合理；为兼顾四级考试的需求，网络课程每单元均含四级听力与口语训练的练习。听力播放支持语速调节，口语训练实现了较好的人机交互功能，便于学生根据自身需求进行个性化学习。

全新版大学进阶英语：综合教程3

全新版大学进阶英语：综合教程3的配套网络课程及移动学习资源包将背单词、练语音、听音频、看视频、写作文、做练习等学习内容有机整合，结合课本内容与课外补充，帮助学生自学自测，方便教师监督管理。

教学素材 | 《卫报》评论：莫让AI掩盖青年才俊的光芒

《卫报》评论：莫让AI掩盖青年才俊的光芒The Guardian view on the graduate jobs crunch: AI must not be allowed to eclipse young talent 词汇：考研 | 句法：六级 | 文本：考研刘立军供稿As annual degree ceremonies take place on campuses across the country, new graduates will doubtless be turning their thoughts to enjoying some stress-free time off. Given the current state of the labor market, some may be forced to make that break a long one. 随着全国各地高校陆续举行一年一度的毕业典礼，新一届毕业生无疑会想着享受一段轻松无忧的假期。然而，鉴于当前就业市场的严峻形势，有些人可能不得不把这段空档期拉得很长。For university leavers, these are worrying times. A mounting pile of data suggests that accessing the kind of entry-level jobs that traditionally put degree holders on a path to professional success is becoming ever harder. One report published last month by the job-search site Indeed found that the market for young people fresh out of university is tougher than at any time since 2018. Compared with last year, the number of jobs advertised for recent graduates is down 33%. 对于即将走出大学校门的年轻人来说，这是个令人焦虑的时期。越来越多的数据表明，进入那些传统上为大学毕业生铺就职业成功之路的入门级岗位，正变得越来越困难。求职网站Indeed 上个月发布的一份报告显示，应届毕业生所面临的就业市场比自2018年以来任何时期都要严峻。与去年相比，面向应届毕业生的职位数量下降了33%。Some of the squeeze can be put down to a general slowdown in hiring, as employers opt for caution in an unpredictable, growth-starved economic climate. Another analysis, published this week, found that the number of entry-level jobs on offer throughout the labour market has fallen. But the steepest drop-off appears to be in professional occupations, where the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) may be beginning to affect the bottom rungs of the white-collar career ladder. 部分原因是整体招聘活动放缓，雇主们在经济前景不明朗、增长乏力的环境下选择谨慎行事。本周发布的另一项分析也发现，整个劳动力市场上提供的入门级岗位数量有所减少。但降幅最显著的领域似乎集中在专业岗位。在这类岗位中，人工智能（AI）的影响可能已开始波及白领职业阶梯的最底层。According to some analysts, a growing number of companies are using AI to perform many of the collative, summarizing or research-heavy kind of tasks that young graduates might previously have done. IBM’s human resources department now deploys AI to perform 94% of routine tasks, including performance reviews and development plans. Other employers may be hiring fewer graduates than in the past on the assumption that the use of AI will transform their productivity. 一些分析人士指出，越来越多的公司正在使用人工智能来完成许多原本由年轻毕业生承担的工作任务，比如资料整理、总结归纳或研究密集型工作。例如，IBM 的人力资源部门现在利用人工智能完成了94%的常规性任务，包括绩效评估和发展计划制定。其他雇主也可能因预期人工智能能提高效率而减少了对毕业生的招聘。For a graduate cohort whose education was blighted by the pandemic, and which is burdened by an average student debt of about £45,000, such developments risk stunting careers before they have begun. Recruitment systems are steadily being transformed through the introduction of AI-driven sifting processes, in which applications are rejected without a human judgment being made. A sustained contraction of the graduate job market, as pathways into professional careers are shortsightedly shut down in the name of cost savings, would further undermine trust between the generations at a time when it is already in short supply. 对于那些学业受到疫情影响、平均背负约4.5万英镑学生债务的毕业生而言，这样的趋势可能会在职业生涯尚未起步时就造成阻碍。与此同时，招聘系统也在悄然发生变化，越来越多的企业采用基于人工智能的筛选机制，导致许多职位申请在缺乏人工判断的情况下就被直接回绝。如果企业在追求节约成本的过程中，盲目关闭通往专业岗位的通道，加之毕业生就业市场持续萎缩，只会进一步削弱本已脆弱的代际信任。The technology minister, Peter Kyle, has urged businesses and employees to “act now” in gaining AI skills or risk being left behind, and the government hopes to collaborate with tech companies to deliver training to 7.5 million workers. But a focus on those hoping to enter the digitized workplace is also clearly needed. The evidence that entry-level jobs in areas such as law, finance and consulting are becoming scarcer should set alarm bells ringing in both government and boardrooms. 科技大臣彼得·凯尔敦促企业和员工“立即行动”，掌握人工智能相关技能，否则将被时代抛弃。政府也希望与科技公司合作，为750万名工人提供培训。然而，我们显然也需要特别关注那些即将进入数字化职场的年轻人。法律、金融和咨询等领域的入门岗位日益稀缺，这一趋势应该引起政府和企业高层的高度警觉。Politically and economically, the country cannot afford to waste the acquired skills, creativity and dynamism of those who have actually come of age in the digitized world. That may mean companies eventually reimagining the spectrum of early career opportunities that can be offered to recent graduates. But business and government should make it a priority to ensure that they are given the openings and encouragement they need in a rapidly transforming environment. Innovations such as ChatGPT have become embedded in everyday life at vertiginous speed. But their benefits must not come at the expense of the young talent that will be crucial to shaping our future. 从政治和经济层面来看，国家承担不起浪费这部分人才潜能的代价——他们是真正在数字化时代成长起来的群体，拥有已习得的专业技能、创新能力与活力。这意味着企业最终需要重新思考并拓展面向应届毕业生的早期职业机会。政府和企业必须优先确保这些年轻人能够在快速变革的环境中获得应有的机会和激励。像 ChatGPT 这样的创新技术已经以惊人的速度融入日常生活。但它们带来的便利，绝不应以牺牲未来塑造者——年轻人才的利益为代价。【词汇】1. rung n. 梯级，等级 2. cohort n. 群体，同龄人 3. pandemic n. 大流行病 4. stunt v. 阻碍 5. contraction n. 收缩，缩减 6. digitize v. 数字化 7. dynamism n. 活力，动力 8. vertiginous adj. 令人眩晕的，陡峭的 （本文图片均来源于网络，仅供学习交流使用，侵删）

新闻听力 | 空气污染伤害儿童大脑

空气污染伤害儿童大脑Air pollution damages young brains常速 | 六级 偏易 | 846词 | 5min57s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What are some health issues caused by air pollution according to Maria Neira?A. Stroke, asthma, and lung cancer.B. Diabetes and arthritis.C. Obesity and high blood pressure.D. Depression and anxiety.Q2. Why are children more vulnerable to air pollution?A. They spend less time indoors.B. They are less likely to follow safety guidelines.C. They are more exposed to household fuels.D. They have faster breathing rates and developing lungs.Q3. What measures can individuals take to reduce exposure to air pollution?A. Avoiding cooking at home.B. Using cleaner fuels for cooking.C. Exercising in congested areas.D. Spending more time outdoors.Q4. What does Maria Neira imply about government actions on air pollution?A. Governments have done enough to combat air pollution.B. Individual efforts are more effective than government actions.C. Bold legislation and interventions are essential.D. Air pollution is not a priority for most governments.Q5. Which city has reduced air pollution by 50% in the last 20 years?A. Paris.B. London.C. Bogota.D. New Delhi.Q6. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To explain the causes of air pollution.B. To highlight the impact of air pollution on health and possible solutions.C. To discuss the economic effects of air pollution.D. To analyze the history of air pollution in major cities.Part II. TRANSCRIPTAir pollution damages young brainsVGS: What if the air your child is breathing is harming their brain? Stealing them of their chance to learn, thrive and grow? This invisible danger is real, urgent and happening now. We are talking about air pollution and its impact on our brain, and what countries are doing to stop it, from London to Bogota. New studies have emerged linking air pollution to dementia, anxiety and depression affecting your brain and mental health. We are talking to Doctor Maria Neira today. Welcome, Maria. Let’s start with the impact of air pollution on our health.dementia n. 痴呆MN: Thanks Vismita. Yes. Air pollution is the biggest environmental risk factor for our health. Every year we have 7 million deaths caused by exposure to air pollution. This is a horrible number. Let me give you another figure. Nine out of ten people in the world is breathing air, which quality’s not aligned with the recommendations, the guidelines of the World Health Organization. Those little tiny particles in the polluted air, they can go very deep in our lungs. And they can affect as well our brain. (Q1) But air pollution is not just affecting our lungs and our brain; it’s affecting as well the rest of our body responsible for stroke, cardiovascular diseases, asthma, and even lung cancer.align v. 对齐，使一致cardiovascular adj. 心血管的asthma n. 哮喘VGS: So, Maria, you talked about the tiny particles, the PM 2.5 and PM10 that we’ve all heard about, right. But it’s not just that. It’s also the gases, the carbon monoxide, ozone, etc., right? I remember when we were in New Delhi, our child, my daughter, was very young at that time. We worried about her lung health, but we also worried about her cognitive development in that kind of air pollution. Can you elaborate on the impact of air pollution on children’s health?monoxide n. 一氧化物cognitive adj. 认知的MN: Let me give you an example. When you are pregnant, if you are exposed to high levels of pollution, then you might be at risk of low birth weight, premature birth, and even problems from the development of the fetus. As a child, this child, exposed to high levels of pollution, will have difficulties and more likely to develop asthma, for instance, in later in life, chronic health issues. In addition to that, (Q2) children are obviously more at risk first because they are on development. They have little lungs in their bodies developing, and then they breathe faster than we do. So they take more quantity of air for their size, and they play outside so that we have more exposure and they cannot control the exposure. So it’s our responsibility to protect them and make sure that the health of our children is develop in a healthy environment.fetus n. 胎儿VGS: Maria, if nine out of ten people are breathing polluted air, how can we protect our health?MN: We definitely have some individual measures we can take. We can reduce exposure by avoiding maybe the most trafficked roads or the most congested areas in the city where you leave for avoiding to practice a sport or walking in those very polluted places, (Q3) or even at home looking at the fuels you use for cooking and making sure that you use the cleanest possible ones. However, those are the individual choices and you are not always able to take those choices. (Q4) So it’s more a question of governments taking very bold legislation, measures and interventions to protect all of us.trafficked adj. 交通繁忙的congested adj. 堵塞的，拥挤的VGS: So, Maria, we know that this feels overwhelming, right? Feels like what can individuals do? Can you give us examples of cities or countries where this has been turned around and air pollution has been reduced drastically?MN: Absolutely. And we have perfect demonstration that it can be done. For instance, the European Union, the European Parliament has just adopted a directive on air quality, which is very much aligned to WTO recommendations and guidelines. That will create a big protection for the health of the Europeans under that legislation. We have examples as well in China, where they have demonstrated that you can reduce air pollution while still maintaining a good economic growth. And then cities, you can obtain incredible results. (Q5) The mayor of Paris has been able to reduce by 50% in the last 20 years the air pollution and therefore all the diseases associated by putting in place some traffic recommendations, green spaces, and more lines for pedestrians and bicycles. We have the London experience as well ultra low emissions zones, demonstrating that air pollution was reduced and respiratory diseases associated. (We) have Colombia. In Bogota, they are putting in place a fleet of buses which are 100% electric. And so there are very good examples. There are many, but we need to push for more. And of course, imagine where everybody will be aware and putting in place these directives and recommendations. It would be a healthier environment for all of us and our health will be so much benefited.ultra adj. 超级的respiratory adj. 呼吸的VGS: Thank you Maria. That was Science in Five today. And until next time then, stay safe, stay healthy, and stick with science.Part III. KEYQ1.【答案】A【解析】细节题。题目出处：But air pollution is not just affecting our lungs, and our brain is affecting as well the rest of our body responsible for stroke, cardiovascular diseases, asthma, and even lung cancer. 意为：空气污染不仅影响我们的肺和大脑，还影响我们的身体其他部分，导致中风、心血管疾病、哮喘，甚至肺癌。因此正确答案为A。Q2.【答案】D【解析】细节题。题目出处：Children are obviously more at risk first because they are on development. They have little lungs in their bodies developing, and then they breathe faster than we do. 意为：儿童显然更容易受影响，首先是因为他们处于发育阶段；他们的肺部还在发育，并且呼吸频率比我们快。因此正确答案为D。Q3.【答案】B【解析】细节题。题目出处：... even at home looking at the fuels you use for cooking and making sure that you use the cleanest possible ones. 意为：甚至在家里，也要检查你用来做饭的燃料，确保使用尽可能清洁的燃料。因此正确答案为B。Q4.【答案】C【解析】推理题。题目出处：So it’s more a question of governments taking very bold legislation, measures and interventions to protect all of us. 意为：所以更重要的是政府采取非常大胆的立法、措施和干预来保护我们所有人。由此可以推断，玛丽亚认为政府采取果断措施是解决空气污染的关键，因此正确答案为C。Q5.【答案】A【解析】细节题。题目出处：The mayor of Paris has been able to reduce by 50% in the last 20 years the air pollution. 意为：巴黎市长在过去20年里将空气污染减少了50%。因此正确答案为A。Q6.【答案】B【解析】主旨题。文章主要讨论了空气污染对健康的影响，并提供了可能的解决方案。题目出处：We are talking about air pollution and its impact on our brain. And what countries are doing to stop it. 意为：我们在讨论空气污染及其对我们大脑的影响，以及各国正在采取的措施来阻止它。因此正确答案为B。（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

时文选读 | Labubu：中国创新引领全球玩具潮流

Labubu：中国创新引领全球玩具潮流Labubu: A Global Toy Sensation Fueled by Chinese Innovation七级 易| 267词 刘立军供稿Part I. PassageOn July 5, 2024, a woman took a selfie with art toys at a new Pop Mart offline store in Bangkok, Thailand, showcasing the global craze for Labubu. This Chinese toy, part of Pop Mart’s ‘Monster’ intellectual property (IP), has captivated audiences worldwide with its unique charm and design.Labubu, featuring long ears and sharp teeth, challenges traditional beauty standards and has become a collector’s treasure. Cities like Los Angeles, London, Tokyo, and Bangkok see long queues for new releases, while limited editions like Singapore’s Merbubu sell out instantly.Pop Mart began its global expansion in 2018, opening its first overseas store in Seoul in 2020. By the end of 2024, the company had over 500 stores in more than 30 countries, supported by e-commerce platforms reaching 90+ nations. Notably, a mint-colored Labubu auctioned in Beijing fetched 1.08 million yuan ($150,000), highlighting its art market appeal.Pop Mart’s success stems from China’s manufacturing prowess, with Dongguan serving as a major hub. AI-driven smart manufacturing accelerates production and boosts global competitiveness. Labubu’s creator, Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung, collaborated with Pop Mart, elevating the brand from OEM to cultural innovation.Labubu’s global appeal is amplified by celebrity endorsements, including Lisa from Blackpink, Rihanna, Beckham, and Thai Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana. These endorsements have solidified Labubu’s status as a cultural phenomenon.Labubu exemplifies China’s ‘Cool Power’—the growing global appreciation of Chinese brands and culture. As China continues to innovate and expand its cultural influence, it embraces the world with openness and confidence, reinforcing its image as a modern, dynamic nation.【Vocabulary】 1. craze n. 狂热，风靡一时的事物 2. captivate v. 迷住，使着迷 3. prowess n. 高超的技艺，非凡的能力 4. hub n. 中心，枢纽 Part II. QuestionsQ1. What is one feature of Labubu that makes it unique? A. It has a mint color. B. It has long ears and sharp teeth. C. It is created entirely by AI. D. It is only available in China. Q2. What does the auction of a mint-colored Labubu in Beijing suggest about its value? A. It highlights its status as a high-value collectible. B. It reflects its affordability for average buyers. C. It indicates its declining popularity in other markets. D. It shows that limited editions are not in demand. Q3. What is the significance of Dongguan in Pop Mart’s operations? A. It serves as the headquarters for Pop Mart’s global expansion. B. It is where Labubu was first created. C. It is the primary market for Labubu sales. D. It is a key hub for AI-driven smart manufacturing. Q4. What can be inferred about the role of celebrity endorsements in Labubu’s success? A. They are the sole reason for Labubu’s global appeal. B. They help reinforce Labubu’s status as a cultural icon. C. They primarily target Chinese audiences. D. They have minimal impact on Labubu’s popularity. Q5. What is the best title for this passage? A. The Global Expansion of Pop Mart B. How AI Transformed the Toy Industry C. Labubu: A Symbol of Chinese Cultural Innovation D. Celebrity Endorsements and Their Impact on Labubu Part III. KEYQ1. 【答案】B 【解析】细节题。题目出处：Labubu, featuring long ears and sharp teeth, challenges traditional beauty standards and has become a collector's treasure. 这句话明确说明Labubu的特点是长耳朵和尖牙，因此正确答案是B。 Q2.【答案】A【解析】细节题。题目出处：Notably, a mint-colored Labubu auctioned in Beijing fetched 1.08 million yuan ($150,000), highlighting its art market appeal. 这句话表明，一款薄荷色Labubu在北京拍卖并以150,000美元成交，这突显了其在艺术市场上的高价值，因此正确答案是A。 Q3. 【答案】D【解析】细节题。题目出处：Pop Mart’s success stems from China's manufacturing prowess, with Dongguan serving as a major hub. AI-driven smart manufacturing accelerates production and boosts global competitiveness. 这句话明确指出，东莞是一个主要的生产枢纽，依靠AI驱动的智能制造来提升生产效率和全球竞争力，因此正确答案是D。 Q4. 【答案】B 【解析】推理题。题目出处：Labubu’s global appeal is amplified by celebrity endorsements, including Lisa from Blackpink, Rihanna, Beckham, and Thai Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana. These endorsements have solidified Labubu’s status as a cultural phenomenon. 这句话表明，名人代言增强了Labubu的全球吸引力，并巩固了其作为文化现象的地位，因此可以推断出名人代言对Labubu的成功起到了强化文化地位的作用，因此正确答案是B。 Q5.【答案】C【解析】主旨题。题目出处为整篇文章，文章主要讨论Labubu作为中国文化创新的象征，如何通过独特的设计、智能制造和全球化战略成为一种现象。因此，正确答案是C。 （本文图片均来源于网络，仅供学习交流使用，侵删）

新闻听力 | 流感季来袭，你准备好了吗？

流感季来袭，你准备好了吗？Flu season is here. Are you ready?慢速| 六级（CET-6）较难 | 856词 | 5min42s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the conversation and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What is the primary mechanism by which the influenza virus evades immunity?A. By hiding within host cells.B. By jumping between species.C. By constantly changing its strains.D. By developing resistance to antibiotics.Q2. How does the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System facilitate the update of the influenza vaccine?A. By providing financial support to laboratories.B. By conducting clinical trials for new vaccines.C. By training public health officials in various countries.D. By collecting and analyzing virus samples and sharing data with WHO.Q3. How does the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System safeguard public health?A. By updating vaccine strains.B. By controlling international travel.C. By treating influenza patients globally.D. By creating new health regulations.Q4. According to Dr. Shoshanna Goldin, which of the following groups is at the highest risk of severe complications from seasonal influenza?A. Young and healthy adults.B. Children under the age of five.C. Pregnant women and individuals with chronic health conditions.D. People who live in tropical regions.Q5. What is the significance of the fact that the influenza vaccine has been used for over seventy years?A. It is no longer effective due to virus mutations.B. It is a testament to its safety and efficacy.C. It indicates that the virus has not changed much.D. It means that the vaccine is no longer necessary.Q6. Why is it still beneficial to get vaccinated even if one has already missed the recommended early season vaccination?A. The vaccine provides immediate protection.B. The peak of the flu season is yet to come.C. Vaccination can prevent all flu cases.D. The vaccine takes two weeks to become effective, offering protection for the rest of the season.Q7. What can be inferred from the statement that the seasonal influenza vaccine is like an umbrella?A. The vaccine provides partial protection against the flu.B. The vaccine is not effective in preventing the flu.C. The vaccine is only effective in certain weather conditions.D. The vaccine can prevent all cases of severe influenza.Q8. What is the main purpose of the conversation between VGS and Dr. Shoshanna Goldin?A. To discuss the latest treatments for influenza.B. To highlight the importance of the influenza vaccine.C. To debate the safety of vaccines.D. To compare influenza with the common cold.Part II. TRANSCRIPTFlu season is here. Are you ready?VGS: The influenza virus is smart. (Q1) It has many strains. It keeps changing to overcome immunity and it jumps species. It exists in every country and every year, hundreds of thousands of people die because of seasonal influenza. How do experts and scientists keep ahead of this virus? We are talking today to Dr Shoshanna Goldin about how experts and public health scientists keep us safe and protected from this virus.SG: Vismita, you’re right. The influenza virus is complex and it’s always changing. Our best tool to protect against severe influenza, illness and death is the vaccine. So what this means is that we are always in a race between the influenza virus and keeping our vaccine up to date. Over the last seventy years, we’ve developed a sophisticated network to allow us to keep up with the virus’ evolution. The Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System is a network of more than a hundred and fifty laboratories in one hundred and thirty countries around the world. (Q2) These laboratories are collecting influenza virus samples, they’re analyzing what strains of influenza are circulating and they share that information back with WHO. Twice a year, WHO convenes global experts to analyze this data and determine what influenza strains are predominantly circulating and should be included in the next influenza vaccine.predominantly adv. 主要地，通常地VGS: Shoshanna, how does this network protect us?SG: (Q3) This network protects you by making sure that the influenza vaccine is as up to date as possible. It also helps us to understand if there are new influenza viruses that are emerging. This network has been an effective global collaboration for more than seventy years.VGS: We’re talking about seasonal influenza, right? So, people could say, “Well, it’s a common cold. You’ll get over it.” How serious can seasonal influenza be and who should be vaccinated?vaccinate v. 接种疫苗SG: Seasonal influenza is serious. It causes up to five million hospitalizations each year and is estimated to cause 650 thousand respiratory derived deaths alone. That’s quite a significant global health burden. The people who should be vaccinated to protect themselves against this virus are the people who are most likely to get severe disease or die from an influenza complication. (Q4) These include people like your elderly parents so, older adults, pregnant women, people with chronic conditions, so they might have underlying heart issues, lung issues, they could have diabetes, obesity, or have an immune system that’s compromised because of a virus such has HIV or cancer. WHO does also recommend that health workers be vaccinated against influenza each year because they are exposed to so much influenza through their workplace.respiratory adj. 呼吸的，呼吸系统的VGS: So is this vaccine safe?SG: (Q5) The influenza vaccine is very safe. It’s been used for more than seventy years around the world. Influenza vaccines can be used by people aged six months and older and they should be taken annually. What I think is a very fun fact, is that influenza vaccines are one of the most commonly used vaccines around the world with nearly one billion doses used each year.VGS: So, it’s flu season here and I missed my vaccination. Is it too late for me now?SG: (Q6) It’s not too late to get vaccinated. The season for influenza lasts several months. While we do recommend that you get vaccinated as early in the season as possible to protect yourself throughout the full duration, you could be vaccinated now and protect yourself from the peak. What’s important to remember is that it does take about two weeks for the influenza vaccine to protect you for you to develop that full immunity to influenza. So, it’s better to get vaccinated now and not wait any longer. When you go off to get vaccinated, if you’re eligible, you could also get influenza and COVID-19 vaccination in your same visit.VGS: So for our audiences who may be watching from different parts of the world, whenever their flu season is, how can they protect themselves?SG: There are several ways you can protect yourself from seasonal influenza. Washing your hands regularly, staying in well-ventilated areas, and if you’re medically vulnerable, so if you are a member of one of those high-risk groups you may want to consider wearing a mask if you’re likely to be exposed to influenza, such as in a crowded setting. But it’s important to remember that our best tool to protect against severe influenza and death is actually the vaccine. Getting vaccinated every year can help to keep you safe. (Q7) Think about it like an umbrella, an umbrella may not keep you completely dry but it will make sure that you and your loved ones standing close to you are not drenched in the rain. The seasonal influenza vaccine works in a very similar way. By taking the seasonal influenza vaccine, you protect yourself from severe illness and death. It may be possible that you still get a case of influenza but it will be a mild case rather than a severe one.drench v. 使湿透，使浸水VGS: Thank you, Shoshanna, that was Science in 5 today. Until next time then, stay safe, stay healthy and stick with science.Part III. KEYQ1. C.【解析】细节题。根据“It has many strains. It keeps changing to overcome immunity”，可知流感病毒有许多株系，它不断变化以克服免疫力。因此，答案是C。Q2. D.【解析】细节题。根据“These laboratories are collecting influenza virus samples, they’re analyzing what strains of influenza are circulating and they share that information back with WHO.”，可知这些实验室收集流感病毒样本，分析正在传播的流感病毒株，并将这些信息与世卫组织共享。因此，答案是D。Q3. A.【解析】细节题。根据“This network protects you by making sure that the influenza vaccine is as up to date as possible.”，可知其作用是通过确保流感疫苗尽可能保持时效性来保护公众健康。因此，答案是A。Q4. C.【解析】细节题。根据“These include people like your elderly parents so, older adults, pregnant women, people with chronic conditions, so they might have underlying heart issues, lung issues, they could have diabetes, obesity, or have an immune system that’s compromised because of a virus such has HIV or cancer.”，可知高风险人群包括老年父母、老年人、孕妇、有慢性疾病的人，他们可能有潜在的心脏问题，肺部问题，可能有糖尿病，肥胖，或者因为像HIV或癌症这样的病毒而免疫系统受损的人。因此，答案是C。Q5. B.【解析】细节题。根据“The influenza vaccine is very safe. It’s been used for more than seventy years around the world.”，可知流感疫苗非常安全。它已在全球使用了七十多年，这表明疫苗的安全性和有效性得到了长期验证。因此，答案是B。Q6. D.【解析】细节题。根据“It’s not too late to get vaccinated... it does take about two weeks for the influenza vaccine to protect you for you to develop that full immunity to influenza.”，可知及时错过了推荐接种的时间，现在接种疫苗也还不晚，因为接种疫苗后需要大约两周的时间产生免疫力，仍能为流感剩余时间提供防护，因此，答案是D。Q7. A.【解析】推理题。根据“Think about it like an umbrella, an umbrella may not keep you completely dry but it will make sure that you and your loved ones standing close to you are not drenched in the rain.”，可知伞可能不能完全让你保持干燥，但能确保你不会被大雨浇透，将疫苗比作雨伞，这表明疫苗能提供一定程度的保护，但并不是完全免疫。因此，答案是A。Q8. B.【解析】主旨题。整个对话的主要目的是强调流感疫苗的重要性，这一点在对话中多次提及，特别是在讨论疫苗的作用、安全性以及为什么某些群体应该接种疫苗时。因此，答案是B。（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

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Individual efforts are more effective than government actions.C. Bold legislation and interventions are essential.D. Air pollution is not a priority for most governments.Q5. Which city has reduced air pollution by 50% in the last 20 years?A. Paris.B. London.C. Bogota.D. New Delhi.Q6. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To explain the causes of air pollution.B. To highlight the impact of air pollution on health and possible solutions.C. To discuss the economic effects of air pollution.D. To analyze the history of air pollution in major cities.Part II. TRANSCRIPTAir pollution damages young brainsVGS: What if the air your child is breathing is harming their brain? Stealing them of their chance to learn, thrive and grow? This invisible danger is real, urgent and happening now. We are talking about air pollution and its impact on our brain, and what countries are doing to stop it, from London to Bogota. New studies have emerged linking air pollution to dementia, anxiety and depression affecting your brain and mental health. We are talking to Doctor Maria Neira today. Welcome, Maria. Let’s start with the impact of air pollution on our health.dementia n. 痴呆MN: Thanks Vismita. Yes. Air pollution is the biggest environmental risk factor for our health. Every year we have 7 million deaths caused by exposure to air pollution. This is a horrible number. Let me give you another figure. Nine out of ten people in the world is breathing air, which quality’s not aligned with the recommendations, the guidelines of the World Health Organization. Those little tiny particles in the polluted air, they can go very deep in our lungs. And they can affect as well our brain. (Q1) But air pollution is not just affecting our lungs and our brain; it’s affecting as well the rest of our body responsible for stroke, cardiovascular diseases, asthma, and even lung cancer.align v. 对齐，使一致cardiovascular adj. 心血管的asthma n. 哮喘VGS: So, Maria, you talked about the tiny particles, the PM 2.5 and PM10 that we’ve all heard about, right. But it’s not just that. It’s also the gases, the carbon monoxide, ozone, etc., right? I remember when we were in New Delhi, our child, my daughter, was very young at that time. We worried about her lung health, but we also worried about her cognitive development in that kind of air pollution. Can you elaborate on the impact of air pollution on children’s health?monoxide n. 一氧化物cognitive adj. 认知的MN: Let me give you an example. When you are pregnant, if you are exposed to high levels of pollution, then you might be at risk of low birth weight, premature birth, and even problems from the development of the fetus. As a child, this child, exposed to high levels of pollution, will have difficulties and more likely to develop asthma, for instance, in later in life, chronic health issues. In addition to that, (Q2) children are obviously more at risk first because they are on development. They have little lungs in their bodies developing, and then they breathe faster than we do. So they take more quantity of air for their size, and they play outside so that we have more exposure and they cannot control the exposure. So it’s our responsibility to protect them and make sure that the health of our children is develop in a healthy environment.fetus n. 胎儿VGS: Maria, if nine out of ten people are breathing polluted air, how can we protect our health?MN: We definitely have some individual measures we can take. We can reduce exposure by avoiding maybe the most trafficked roads or the most congested areas in the city where you leave for avoiding to practice a sport or walking in those very polluted places, (Q3) or even at home looking at the fuels you use for cooking and making sure that you use the cleanest possible ones. However, those are the individual choices and you are not always able to take those choices. (Q4) So it’s more a question of governments taking very bold legislation, measures and interventions to protect all of us.trafficked adj. 交通繁忙的congested adj. 堵塞的，拥挤的VGS: So, Maria, we know that this feels overwhelming, right? Feels like what can individuals do? Can you give us examples of cities or countries where this has been turned around and air pollution has been reduced drastically?MN: Absolutely. And we have perfect demonstration that it can be done. For instance, the European Union, the European Parliament has just adopted a directive on air quality, which is very much aligned to WTO recommendations and guidelines. That will create a big protection for the health of the Europeans under that legislation. We have examples as well in China, where they have demonstrated that you can reduce air pollution while still maintaining a good economic growth. And then cities, you can obtain incredible results. (Q5) The mayor of Paris has been able to reduce by 50% in the last 20 years the air pollution and therefore all the diseases associated by putting in place some traffic recommendations, green spaces, and more lines for pedestrians and bicycles. We have the London experience as well ultra low emissions zones, demonstrating that air pollution was reduced and respiratory diseases associated. (We) have Colombia. In Bogota, they are putting in place a fleet of buses which are 100% electric. And so there are very good examples. There are many, but we need to push for more. And of course, imagine where everybody will be aware and putting in place these directives and recommendations. It would be a healthier environment for all of us and our health will be so much benefited.ultra adj. 超级的respiratory adj. 呼吸的VGS: Thank you Maria. That was Science in Five today. And until next time then, stay safe, stay healthy, and stick with science.Part III. KEYQ1.【答案】A【解析】细节题。题目出处：But air pollution is not just affecting our lungs, and our brain is affecting as well the rest of our body responsible for stroke, cardiovascular diseases, asthma, and even lung cancer. 意为：空气污染不仅影响我们的肺和大脑，还影响我们的身体其他部分，导致中风、心血管疾病、哮喘，甚至肺癌。因此正确答案为A。Q2.【答案】D【解析】细节题。题目出处：Children are obviously more at risk first because they are on development. They have little lungs in their bodies developing, and then they breathe faster than we do. 意为：儿童显然更容易受影响，首先是因为他们处于发育阶段；他们的肺部还在发育，并且呼吸频率比我们快。因此正确答案为D。Q3.【答案】B【解析】细节题。题目出处：... even at home looking at the fuels you use for cooking and making sure that you use the cleanest possible ones. 意为：甚至在家里，也要检查你用来做饭的燃料，确保使用尽可能清洁的燃料。因此正确答案为B。Q4.【答案】C【解析】推理题。题目出处：So it’s more a question of governments taking very bold legislation, measures and interventions to protect all of us. 意为：所以更重要的是政府采取非常大胆的立法、措施和干预来保护我们所有人。由此可以推断，玛丽亚认为政府采取果断措施是解决空气污染的关键，因此正确答案为C。Q5.【答案】A【解析】细节题。题目出处：The mayor of Paris has been able to reduce by 50% in the last 20 years the air pollution. 意为：巴黎市长在过去20年里将空气污染减少了50%。因此正确答案为A。Q6.【答案】B【解析】主旨题。文章主要讨论了空气污染对健康的影响，并提供了可能的解决方案。题目出处：We are talking about air pollution and its impact on our brain. And what countries are doing to stop it. 意为：我们在讨论空气污染及其对我们大脑的影响，以及各国正在采取的措施来阻止它。因此正确答案为B。（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

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