全新版大学进阶英语：视听说教程3

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1（思政智慧版）

全新版大学进阶英语：综合教程2（思政智慧版）

新闻听力 | 蔬菜最健康的烹饪方法

蔬菜最健康的烹饪方法What is the healthiest way to prepare vegetables?常速 | 四级 偏易| 621词 | 5min47s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What does Carlene Thomas suggest about choosing the best vegetables to eat?A. Choose vegetables that are the most popular on social media.B. Select vegetables based on their nutritional content after cooking.C. Focus on vegetables that you are most likely to consume.D. Prioritize vegetables that can be stored for a longer time.Q2. What is the relationship between cooking methods and bioavailability, as mentioned in the recording?A. Cooking increases bioavailability by softening vegetable cell walls.B. Cooking decreases bioavailability by breaking down nutrients.C. Cooking does not affect bioavailability if vegetables are steamed.D. Cooking methods like boiling and roasting have no impact on bioavailability.Q3. According to the recording, what is a major downside of boiling vegetables?A. It destroys fat-soluble vitamins in vegetables.B. It causes water-soluble nutrients to leach into the water.C. It makes vegetables lose their natural flavor.D. It significantly increases cooking time compared to other methods.Q4. Why does Pankonin suggest using oil when roasting vegetables?A. To prevent the vegetables from burning in the oven.B. To add more calories for individuals needing energy.C. To reduce the cooking time and retain more nutrients.D. To enhance the absorption of certain vitamins in the body.Q5. What is the primary focus of the recording?A. How to store vegetables to maintain their nutritional value.B. The impact of cooking methods on vegetable nutrition and taste.C. The comparison between raw and cooked vegetables.D. The importance of eating vegetables regardless of preparation. Part II. TRANSCRIPTWhat Is the healthiest way to prepare vegetables?Carlene Thomas is a dietitian, a person who gives advice about healthy foods to eat. When it comes to eating healthy vegetables, Thomas says there are two kinds of people who ask her for advice.dietitian n. 营养学家The first kind wants to know how different cooking methods affect the nutrition in vegetables. The other kind of person wants to know how to eat more vegetables. (Q1) Thomas’ simple answer to both groups is this: The best vegetables are the ones you actually want to eat.Thomas told the Associated Press that many people buy vegetables that they think they will eat. Maybe the produce is popular or someone is bringing attention to it on social media. But then they end up not using it. That means the vegetable gets thrown away after it goes bad.In that case, Thomas said, “It doesn’t matter how you cook them, because if they’re going in the trash, they’re not in your body.”(Q5) However, Thomas said research shows cooking methods do affect nutrition. But it is not as simple as comparing raw, or uncooked, vegetables to cooked ones. Cooking methods can include steaming, roasting, boiling, or sauteing.saute v. 煎，炒So, are raw vegetables healthier than cooked? Not always.When vegetables are cooked with high heat for a long period of time many nutrients break down. However, cooking softens the cell walls in vegetables, making them easier for the body to digest. (Q2) Cooking changes the structure of vegetables which increases what dietitians call bioavailability. This is the body’s ability to use the nutrients in vegetables, Thomas said.bioavailability n. 生物利用度（指身体吸收和利用营养的能力）Cooked food is often more nutritious than raw food. For example, cooked tomatoes release more of the antioxidant lycopene than raw tomatoes, she said. Lycopene is believed to have qualities that prevent cancer.nutritious adj. 有营养的，营养丰富的 antioxidant n. 抗氧化剂lycopene n. 番茄红素Also, cooked carrots have more beta-carotene that can be absorbed by the body. Roasting pumpkins, carrots and sweet potatoes increases available carotenoids. These antioxidants are thought to prevent inflammation in the body.pumpkin n. 南瓜carotenoid n. 类胡萝卜素inflammation n. 炎症Which cooking methods are the healthiest?However, the shorter the cooking time, the more nutrients are kept in the food. That advice comes from Amber Pankonin, a dietitian in the U.S. state of Nebraska.Cooking over boiling water, or steaming, and in a microwave are considered the most nutritious methods. These two methods use little time and require no fat.Another healthy method is blanching. This is when you boil vegetables in water for a minute or two. But not too long. (Q3) Boiling vegetables runs the risk of losing water-soluble nutrients including vitamin C, B1 and folate. Thomas explained the reason boiling is not good for vegetables: The nutrients are “leaching into the water, and you’re tossing out the water.”blanch v. 焯水，焯烫folate n. 叶酸leach v. （液体）过滤，浸出However, you could save the water from boiled vegetables and use it for other purposes, such as soups, or just drink it.What about taste?Dietitians say there is no problem using a small amount of fat. (Q4) Besides making vegetables taste better, a little cooking oil helps the body to absorb fat-soluble vitamins, said Pankonin.That means more vitamin A from squash, carrots, and sweet potatoes; more vitamin D from mushrooms; more vitamin E from bell peppers, leafy greens and asparagus; and more vitamin K from greens, broccoli and onions.squash n. 西葫芦asparagus n. 芦笋broccoli n. 西兰花For pan frying or sauteing, Pankonin suggests cooking with enough oil so the vegetables do not stick to the pan. The amount of oil will depend on the quantity of vegetables and the size of the pan.For roasting, you will likely need more oil. Despite the longer cooking time, roasting will still keep some nutrients and will increase the flavor with the heating of natural sugars.“Flavor is king,” Pankonin said. “I would much rather see people roasting their vegetables and enjoying them.”Part III. KEYQ1. C. 细节题。题目出处：Thomas’ simple answer to both groups is this: The best vegetables are the ones you actually want to eat. 意为：Thomas对这两类人的简单回答是“最好的蔬菜就是你真正愿意吃的蔬菜”。因此C选项正确。Q2. A. 细节题。题目出处为：Cooking changes the structure of vegetables which increases what dietitians call bioavailability. This is the body’s ability to use the nutrients in vegetables. 意为：烹饪会改变蔬菜的结构，从而增加生物利用度，即身体利用蔬菜中营养成分的能力。因此A选项正确。Q3. B. 细节题。题目出处：Boiling vegetables runs the risk of losing water-soluble nutrients including vitamin C, B1 and folate; The nutrients are “leaching into the water, and you’re tossing out the water.” 意为：煮蔬菜可能会导致水溶性营养素流失，包括维生素C、B1和叶酸；营养成分会“渗入水中，而你又把水倒掉了”。因此B选项正确。Q4. D. 推理题。题目出处：Besides making vegetables taste better, a little cooking oil helps the body to absorb fat-soluble vitamins, said Pankonin. 意为：除了让蔬菜更美味外，一点点食用油还能帮助身体吸收脂溶性维生素。因此D选项正确。Q5. B. 主旨题。题目出处为整篇文章的核心内容，尤其是“Cooking methods do affect nutrition” 和“Cooking changes the structure of vegetables which increases what dietitians call bioavailability.”。 意为：烹饪方法确实会影响蔬菜的营养；烹饪会改变蔬菜的结构，从而增加生物利用度。因此B选项正确。（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

时文选读 | 全球大学对经济增长的贡献减弱

时文选读| 全球大学对经济增长的贡献减弱Universities are failing to boost economic growth四级 适中| 414词 刘立军供稿Part I. PassageIn the past few decades, universities around the world have grown quickly. The number of researchers working in universities has increased a lot. Since 1980, the number of academic papers published every year has become five times higher. Governments have spent a lot of money on universities because they believe that universities help the economy by creating new ideas and inventions for businesses and society.However, even with this growth, productivity has slowed down. In the 1950s and 1960s, worker productivity in rich countries grew by about 4% every year. But in the 10 years before the COVID-19 pandemic, it grew by only 1%. Even though we now have powerful technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), productivity is still not growing much.A new study by some economists suggests that there may be a link between the rise of universities and the slow growth of productivity. In the past, most big scientific discoveries were made by businesses, not universities. In the middle of the 20th century, companies like AT&T and General Electric spent a lot of money on research. These companies sometimes published more scientific papers than top universities. One reason for this was that strict competition laws encouraged companies to develop their own innovations.But in the 1970s and 1980s, competition rules became weaker. As a result, companies stopped investing as much in research and started depending on universities to do the work instead. The study says that moving from company-led research to university-led research has not helped productivity very much. Even though universities produce important studies, these studies are often hard for companies to use. One reason is that many companies no longer have their own research labs, which used to help different experts work together. Also, university researchers often focus more on getting academic success than on solving real-world problems.When universities do try to create useful inventions, the results are not always good. For example, university patents can sometimes stop companies from doing their own research. The study found that company patenting has gone down by about 1.5% each year because of competition from university start-ups. This means that public funding for university research might be hurting private research by companies.In the future, better teamwork between universities and businesses could help increase productivity. Stronger competition laws might also push companies to invest more in their own research again. But if university research does not clearly help the economy, governments may need to rethink how much money they spend on it.【Vocabulary】1. productivity n. 生产率；工作效率2. publish v. 发表；出版3. invention n. 发明；创造物4. patent n. 专利；专利权5. funding n. 资金；拨款Part II. QuestionsQ1. According to the passage, what was a reason for the decline in corporate research efforts in the 1970s?A. Universities had taken over the role of corporate research. B. Anti-monopoly laws had been strictly enforced. C. Competition policies had been relaxed. D. Corporate labs have been closed.Q2. What is a challenge universities face when engaging in real-world innovation according to the passage?A. Their research often focuses on academic recognition. B. Their patents are not recognized by businesses. C. Their research labs are not well-equipped. D. Their ideas are too difficult for businesses to apply.Q3. What is one problem caused by university patents, according to the passage?A. They help companies create more patents.B. They reduce the number of students in universities.C. They increase public interest in science.D. They make it harder for companies to do their own research. Q4. What can be inferred about the future of university research from the passage?A. It will continue to drive economic growth. B. It may face increased scrutiny from governments. C. It will replace corporate research entirely. D. It will lead to stronger collaboration with businesses.Q5. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Universities have failed to drive economic growth despite their expansion. B. Corporate research labs were more effective than universities in driving innovation. C. Governments should invest more in university research to boost productivity. D. Collaboration between universities and businesses is the key to future innovation.Part III. KEYQ1.【答案】C【解析】细节题。题目出处为“But in the 1970s and 1980s, competition rules became weaker. As a result, companies stopped investing as much in research and started depending on universities to do the work instead.” 意为：“然而，随着20世纪70年代和80年代竞争政策的放松，企业减少了研究工作，转而依靠大学来进行研究。” 因此，正确答案为C。Q2.【答案】A【解析】细节题。题目出处为“Also, university researchers often focus more on getting academic success than on solving real-world problems.” 意为：“此外，大学研究往往优先考虑学术认可而非实际应用。” 因此，正确答案为A。Q3.【答案】D 【解析】细节题。题目出处为“The study found that company patenting has gone down by about 1.5% each year because of competition from university start-ups.” 意为：“研究发现，由于大学初创企业的竞争，公司的专利申请量每年减少了约1.5%。” 因此，正确答案为D。Q4. 【答案】B 【解析】推理题。题目出处为“But if university research does not clearly help the economy, governments may need to rethink how much money they spend on it.” 意为：“然而，如果大学科研的经济效益仍然不明朗，政府可能需要重新考虑给予大学的财政支持。” 因此，可以推断大学研究未来可能会受到政府更严格的审查。正确答案为B。Q5. 【答案】A 【解析】主旨题。文章整体讨论了尽管大学在全球范围内经历了快速扩张，但生产力增长却放缓，大学研究未能有效推动经济增长。因此，正确答案为A。（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

新闻听力 | 世界睡眠日：青年人睡眠问题引发关注

世界睡眠日：青年人睡眠问题引发关注Sleep Challenges Among Youth Highlighted on World Sleep Day 常速 | 六级 偏易| 246词 | 1min48s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What does the survey by the Chinese Sleep Research Society reveal about the change in average bedtime for Chinese people compared to last year?A. It is delayed by 17 minutes.B. It is advanced by 17 minutes.C. It has remained unchanged.D. It is delayed by 33 minutes.Q2. Based on wearable device data, what is the primary behavioral factor contributing to delayed sleep among college students?A. Irregular meal schedules.B. Increased academic workload.C. Social media addiction.D. Prolonged smartphone use.Q3. How does ‘revenge bedtime procrastination’ affect young people’s sleep habits?A. It helps them establish a consistent sleep schedule.B. It leads to sacrificing sleep for personal time.C. It encourages them to engage in physical exercise.D. It reduces the likelihood of sleep disorders.Q4. What can be inferred about Olympic gold medalist Li Yuehong’s sleep routine before competitions?A. He relies on white noise to improve sleep quality.B. He avoids aerobic exercises to reduce stress.C. He incorporates jogging to enhance his sleep.D. He sacrifices sleep to focus on training.Q5. What is the central theme of the passage?A. The role of technology in improving sleep quality.B. The prevalence and causes of sleep challenges among Chinese youth.C. The benefits of exercise in reducing stress and improving sleep.D. The significance of maintaining a strict sleep schedule.Part II. TRANSCRIPTSleep Challenges Among Youth Highlighted on World Sleep DayStudents at Shuibian Town Central Primary School in Jiangxi province took naps on World Sleep Day, March 21.take naps 睡午觉，小睡一下(Q1) A survey by the Chinese Sleep Research Society revealed that as of February, the average bedtime for Chinese people is 00:18 am, 17 minutes later than last year.About 80% of college students sleep after midnight, with 25% falling asleep after 2 am and 33% waking up after 9 am.(Q2) Data from over 150,000 wearable devices showed that prolonged smartphone use delays sleep among college students.Huang Zhili, president of the Chinese Sleep Research Society, emphasized that sleep is the cornerstone of a healthy life but noted rising sleep disorders, especially among young people.(Q3) Many young people experience ‘revenge bedtime procrastination,’ sacrificing sleep to regain personal time after busy days.procrastinate v. 拖延regain v. 恢复，重新获得A Zhejiang netizen shared her habit of scrolling through videos and reading novels late at night, while a Guangxi netizen admitted staying up playing on her phone as a form of retaliation against work stress.The survey found that 65% of participants experienced sleep issues weekly, including insomnia, waking up early, nighttime bathroom visits, and snoring.participant n. 参与者insomnia n. 失眠snore v. 打鼾Neurology expert Wang Zan highlighted that healthy sleep involves duration, efficiency, timing, regularity, and satisfaction.neurology n. 神经学To improve sleep, experts recommend a cool, dark room, white noise, consistent sleep schedules, and moderate exercise.(Q4) Olympic gold medalist Li Yuehong shared that aerobic exercises like jogging help him relieve stress and sleep better before competitions.aerobic adj. 有氧的 Part III. KEYQ1. A. 细节题。题目出处为“A survey by the Chinese Sleep Research Society revealed that as of February, the average bedtime for Chinese people is 00:18 am, 17 minutes later than last year.” 意为：“中国睡眠研究会的一项调查显示，截至今年2月，中国人的平均入睡时间为凌晨00:18，比去年晚了17分钟。”因此，正确答案为A。Q2. D. 细节题。题目出处为“Data from over 150,000 wearable devices showed that prolonged smartphone use delays sleep among college students.”意为：“来自超过15万台可穿戴设备的数据表明，长时间使用手机会延迟大学生的睡眠时间。” 因此，正确答案为D。错误选项分析：A错误，文中未提到饮食习惯与睡眠延迟的关系。B错误，文中未提到学业压力导致睡眠延迟。C错误，社交媒体未被单独提及。Q3. B. 细节题。题目出处为“Many young people experience ‘revenge bedtime procrastination,’ sacrificing sleep to regain personal time after busy days.” 意为：“许多年轻人经历‘报复性熬夜’，在忙碌的一天后，通过牺牲睡眠来弥补个人时间。” 因此，正确答案为B。错误选项分析：A错误，熬夜与保持一致的睡眠时间表相矛盾。C错误，熬夜与运动无关。D错误，熬夜可能增加睡眠障碍的风险。Q4. C. 推理题。题目出处为“Olympic gold medalist Li Yuehong shared that aerobic exercises like jogging help him relieve stress and sleep better before competitions.” 意为：“奥运金牌得主李越宏表示，有氧运动如慢跑有助于他缓解压力，在比赛前睡得更好。” 因此，正确答案为C。错误选项分析：A错误，文中未提到他依赖白噪音改善睡眠。B错误，他强调了慢跑对减压和改善睡眠的帮助。D错误，文中未提到他为训练而牺牲睡眠。Q5. B. 主旨题。文章主要讨论了中国青年人人面临的睡眠挑战，包括睡眠时间推迟、报复性熬夜、睡眠障碍等问题，同时给出了改善睡眠的建议。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)

新闻听力 | 高血压

高血压Hypertension常速| 四级 难 | 高考 | 562词 | 3min59s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the interview and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What is the main focus of this VOA report?A. To discuss the global prevalence and dangers of hypertension.B. To promote exercise as a cure for hypertension.C. To provide an overview of different types of cardiovascular diseases.D. To highlight new medical advancements in treating hypertension.Q2. Why is hypertension often referred to as the “silent killer”?A. It only affects elderly people.B. It has no noticeable symptoms.C. It can be easily cured with medication.D. It primarily affects children.Q3. According to Dr. Taskeen Khan, how many lives could potentially be saved by 2050 if global blood pressure control rates improve?A. 50 million.B. 60 million.C. 70 million.D. 76 million.Q4. What happens to the arteries in the body when a person has hypertension?A. They become thinner and more flexible.B. They carry less oxygenated blood.C. They thicken, stiffen, or develop clots.D. They stop functioning completely.Q5. Based on the text, why is it important to manage stress as part of controlling hypertension?A. Stress directly increases cholesterol levels.B. Chronic stress can lead to other health issues.C. Stress management improves muscle strength.D. Reduced stress automatically lowers salt intake.Part II. TRANSCRIPTHypertensionVismita Gupta-Smith: When my mother was detected with hypertension at the age of 60, it was a huge surprise to us as a family. And it was our first time that we were faced with this condition called hypertension. (Q1) Today, we are going to talk about hypertension or high blood pressure. How big is the problem? What exactly happens in your body when you have hypertension, and how can you protect yourself? And here to talk to us about it is Doctor Taskeen Khan. Welcome, Taskeen. Talk to us about hypertension. Why is it called the ‘silent killer’?hypertension n. 高血压Taskeen Khan: Thank you, Vismita. Quite excited to talk to you about hypertension. (Q2) And the reason why it’s called a ‘silent killer’ is because it’s completely symptomless. So what you described with your mum walking around, perfectly okay, and then suddenly finding out that you have high blood pressure. And high blood pressure leads to deadly conditions like heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, but is completely symptomless.Vismita Gupta-Smith: So, Taskeen, how big is this problem of hypertension?Taskeen Khan: Actually, it’s very common. It affects one in three adults globally, and yet only one in five people are actually controlled for their blood pressure. (Q3) We’ve actually estimated at the WHO that we can save 76 million lives by 2050 if we can increase control rates globally. That’s about the size of South Africa, Vismita.Vismita Gupta-Smith: So, Taskeen, how did I do?Taskeen Khan: You did very well. This top number is your systolic blood pressure, which is actually when the heart muscle contracts or beats. And this bottom number is your diastolic blood pressure, which is when your heart muscle relaxes.systolic adj. 心脏收缩的diastolic adj. 心脏舒张的Vismita Gupta-Smith: So, explain to us what exactly happens in our body when we have high blood pressure.Taskeen Khan: There are vessels in your body called arteries and these arteries carry oxygenated blood to your organs. (Q4) When hypertension occurs, it thickens these arteries or makes them stiff or has little clots in them. And those clots actually travel to the heart or the brain and cause heart attacks and strokes.artery n. 动脉oxygenate v. 供氧；输氧clot n. 凝块；血块Vismita Gupta-Smith: Taskeen, give us your top tips to manage high blood pressure and also to prevent it.Taskeen Khan: Of course. So the first thing is to start off like your mom did, seeking medical care, going regularly to the doctor if you are diagnosed with hypertension and taking your medication as prescribed. Personally, Vismita, my own grandmother has hypertension, I diagnosed her and I put her on the same medication that the WHO guideline actually has – really good recommendations there. And also, if you think about your lifestyle, I like to think about it in the ‘Four S’s’. So if you’re smoking, please stop smoking. Reduce sodium or salt in your diet. (Q5) Sleep is very important for the blood pressure and of course reduce your stress.sodium n. 钠 Vismita Gupta-Smith: Wow, let’s see if I’ve got the ‘Four S’s’. First one, stop smoking. Take less salt, that’s the second S. Sleep more and pay attention to your sleep quality. I’m trying to do that personally. I’m slowly getting there. And what’s the fourth one?Taskeen Khan: (Q5) Stress less... Stress less.Vismita Gupta-Smith: That’s easier said than done. But that’s all we have today in Science in 5. Until next time then, stay safe, stay healthy and stick with science.Part III. KEYQ1. A. 主旨题。根据开头的“Today, we are going to talk about hypertension or high blood pressure. How big is the problem? What exactly happens in your body when you have hypertension, and how can you protect yourself?”可知此篇以高血压为主题，介绍了高血压的问题、对身体的影响和如何预防，也就是围绕高血压的全球流行情况和危害展开。因此答案为A。Q2. B. 细节题。根据“And the reason why it’s called a ‘silent killer’ is because it’s completely symptomless.”可知高血压被称为“无声杀手”是因为它完全没有症状。因此答案为B。Q3. D. 细节题。根据“We’ve actually estimated at the WHO that we can save 76 million lives by 2050 if we can increase control rates globally.”据估计，如果能全球提高控制率，到2050年可以拯救7600万人的生命。因此答案为D。Q4. C. 细节题。根据“When hypertension occurs, it thickens these arteries or makes them stiff or has little clots in them.”可知高血压会使动脉变厚、变硬或产生血块。因此答案为C。Q5. B. 推理题。根据“Stress less... Stress less” 可知减少压力是四个S中的第4个建议，压力是与高血压相关的生活方式因素之一，减少压力可以控制高血压，可推测长期压力会引发其他健康问题，进而影响高血压因此答案为B。（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

新闻听力 | 禽流感

禽流感Avian Influenza常速| 考研 偏易 | 701词 | 5min21s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the interview and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What is the main focus of this report?A. The benefits of vaccination against bird flu.B. The global economic impact of bird flu.C. The risks, concerns, and preventative measures related to avian influenza.D. The history of pandemics caused by different viruses.Q2. Why is the WHO concerned about avian influenza even though human infections are rare?A. The virus has no impact on animals.B. Each human infection is an attempt of the virus to establish itself in the human population.C. The number of human infections is extremely high.D. The virus is not evolving.Q3. What activities put people at risk of catching bird flu according to Dr. Wenqing Zhang?A. Consuming cooked poultry.B. Walking in the park.C. Gardening.D. Slaughtering, de-feathering, handling carcasses and preparing poultry for consumption.Q4. Based on the text, why might a dairy worker need to be aware of the risk of bird flu?A. Bird flu has recently been detected in cows in the US.B. Bird flu does not affect mammals.C. Dairy workers frequently handle raw poultry.D. Dairy farming increases the spread of the virus.Q5. According to the text, which foods should be avoided during an outbreak of avian influenza?A. Pasteurized milk.B. Raw milk, eggs, and meat.C. Thoroughly cooked eggs and meat.D. Canned vegetables.Q6. What should the public do to protect themselves during an outbreak according to Dr. Wenqing Zhang?A. Avoid going to crowded places.B. Take antiviral medication daily.C. Minimize contact with animals in affected areas.D. Get vaccinated immediately.Part II. TRANSCRIPTAvian InfluenzaVismita Gupta-Smith: We’ve been hearing about avian influenza or bird flu. (Q1) Why is WHO concerned about it? Who is at risk and how can you protect yourself? Here to talk about it is Doctor Wenqing Zhang. Welcome, Wenqing, talk to us about avian influenza and how it’s affecting humans.avian adj. 鸟（类）的；关于鸟（类）的Dr. Wenqing Zhang: Avian influenza or bird flu is a disease in birds caused by a virus. Sometimes the virus makes them sick, but sometimes the birds don’t get sick from the disease but act as carriers of the virus. We’ve also seen this virus in mammals such as foxes, minks, seals and sea lions, and most recently in cows in the US. In rare cases, people have also been infected when in contact with infected birds or mammals or contaminated environments.mink n. 水貂Vismita Gupta-Smith: So, Wenqing, if human infections are so rare, why is WHO concerned about it?Dr. Wenqing Zhang: So far, close to 900 human infections have been reported. (Q2) Although the number may appear not as big as many other outbreaks, we need to bear into mind is that each infection in human is an attempt of the virus to try to establish itself in human population. Although the chances are slim so far, as long as it succeeds once, just once, it is a start of an influenza pandemic, which can be as mild as the 2009 pandemic, but equally, it could also be devastating, like the 1918 one, also called the Spanish flu. That’s why, Vismita, we are concerned about the avian influenza and are watching it very closely.pandemic n.（全国或全球性）流行病；大流行病Vismita Gupta-Smith: Talk to us about who is at risk of bird flu.Dr. Wenqing Zhang: Anyone exposed to infected live or dead poultry or infected animals or contaminated environments such as live bird markets is at risk. (Q3) Slaughtering, de-feathering, handling carcasses and preparing poultry for consumption, especially in household settings, are also risk factors. So, if you are a poultry farmer or have chickens in your backyard, you need to be aware that you are at a potential risk of catching bird flu. (Q4) With avian influenza detected in cows in the US recently, if you are a dairy worker, you’ll also need to be aware that you are at a potential risk of catching bird flu.carcass n. 动物尸体；（尤指供食用的）畜体Vismita Gupta-Smith: Wenqing, we know that this virus is evolving constantly. Talk to us about how WHO is preparing countries for a possible pandemic.Dr. Wenqing Zhang: The risk of an influenza pandemic is persistent and is being watched closely by a long-standing global system called the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System, also called GISRS. This system will rapidly detect an influenza pandemic virus once it enters into human population, and from there it will trigger a series of response, including the development of laboratory diagnostics and vaccines. In addition, WHO will rapidly release a series of practical guidance to countries tailored to the specific pandemic response needs.diagnostics n. 诊断学Vismita Gupta-Smith: So that’s why it’s important to keep an eye on the virus to see how it’s changing. Tell us in case of an outbreak, which foods are safe to eat?Dr. Wenqing Zhang: (Q5) Avoid consuming raw milk, eggs, and meat. Make sure you consume pasteurized or properly boiled milk and thoroughly cooked eggs and meat. If you’re handling raw products, make sure you wash your hands before and after, and follow other good food safety practices. This is, in fact, our standing advice, with or without avian influenza, because these practices protect you from many diseases.pasteurized adj.（牛奶等）巴氏消毒的Vismita Gupta-Smith: So, tell us what else the public needs to do in case of an outbreak to protect themselves.Dr. Wenqing Zhang: Be vigilant. (Q6) Minimize contact with animals in areas affected with avian influenza. Avoid contact with surfaces contaminated with animal feces. Strictly avoid contact with dead or sick animals, including wild birds. Report dead animals or request their removal by contacting local authorities. And wash your hands frequently and thoroughly, especially after contact with animals and their environments.vigilant adj. 警觉的；警惕的；警戒的；谨慎Vismita Gupta-Smith: Thank you, Wenqing. There you have it, Science in 5 today. Until next time then, stay safe, stay healthy and stick with science.Part III. KEYQ1. C. 主旨题。文章主要围绕禽流感展开，开门见山提出了“Why is WHO concerned about it? Who is at risk and how can you protect yourself?”，可知文章主要讨论了与禽流感相关的风险、担忧和预防措施。因此答案为C。Q2. B. 细节题。根据“...each infection in human is an attempt of the virus to try to establish itself in human population.” 可知每一次人类感染都是病毒试图在人类群体中立足的一次尝试，因此答案为B。Q3. D. 细节题。根据“Slaughtering, de-feathering, handling carcasses and preparing poultry for consumption, especially in household settings, are also risk factors.” 可知屠宰、拔毛、处理家禽尸体以及准备食用家禽等行为，尤其是在家庭环境中，会使人们面临感染禽流感的风险。因此答案为D。Q4. A. 推理题。根据“With avian influenza detected in cows in the US recently, if you are a dairy worker, you’ll also need to be aware that you are at a potential risk of catching bird flu.”可知因为最近在美国的奶牛中发现了禽流感，所以奶牛场工人也需要意识到自己有感染禽流感的风险。因此答案为A。Q5. B. 细节题。根据“Avoid consuming raw milk, eggs, and meat.”可知要避免食用生牛奶、生鸡蛋和生肉。因此答案为B。Q6. C. 细节题。根据“Minimize contact with animals in areas affected with avian influenza.” 可知在受禽流感爆发期间，公众要尽量减少与受影响地区动物的接触以保护自己。因此答案为C。（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

新闻听力 | 英国新首相：斯塔默

英国新首相：斯塔默Meet Keir Starmer, Britain’s Next Prime Minister常速 | 考研 易 | 543词 | 3min30s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the interview and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What is the main focus of this text?A. The personal life and hobbies of Keir Starmer.B. The political career and evolving ideology of Keir Starmer.C. The internal conflicts within the Labour Party.D. The future policies of the UK government.Q2. What background does Keir Starmer often highlight about his early life?A. His parents were politicians.B. He grew up in a wealthy family.C. His father was a toolmaker and his mother was a nurse.D. He was named after a famous scientist.Q3. What major role did Starmer take on in 2008?A. Leader of the Labour Party.B. Editor of “Socialist Alternatives” magazine.C. Shadow Brexit Secretary.D. Director of Public Prosecutions.Q4. Which policy stance did Starmer change after becoming the leader of the Labour Party in 2020?A. Left-wing radical policies of Jeremy Corbyn.B. Opposition to the death penalty.C. Support for Brexit.D. Advocacy for human rights.Q5. Based on the text, what seems to be Keir Starmer’s main goal for the Labour Party?A. To maintain its status as a protest movement.B. To transform it into a party capable of governing.C. To align it closely with left-wing ideologies.D. To keep its policies unchanged from previous leadership.Part II. TRANSCRIPTMeet Keir Starmer, Britain’s Next Prime MinisterNarrator: Who is Sir Keir Starmer, Britain’s next prime minister? He has taken the Labour Party from the wilderness and back into government in less than five years. But his own politics remain curiously undefined. To his opponents, he’s an empty suit who has ditched every political principle he’s ever held. Voters remain unsure what he stands for, and there’s the general sense that, well, he’s just a bit boring. But Starmer’s life before politics suggests that beneath the surface may lie a more radical man. If there’s one thing Starmer wants you to know about his early life, it’s this:Keir Starmer: (Q2) My dad was a toolmaker. He was a toolmaker, yeah. My mum was a nurse in the NHS.Narrator: (Q2)Starmer has made much of his working-class upbringing. He was named by his Labour-supporting parents after Keir Hardie, the man who founded the Labour Party. In 1982, he became the first in his family to go to university and later studied at Oxford, where he helped edit the Trotskyite Socialist Alternatives magazine.upbringing n. 抚育；养育；教养；培养Keir Starmer: We didn’t actually sell many copies of it.Narrator: He went on to a high-flying career as a human-rights lawyer, taking on a landmark case against McDonald’s and defending prisoners facing the death penalty. It was long rumoured that Mark Darcy, the taciturn barrister in the Bridget Jones novels, was based on him, although the series author has since denied it. “Crikey.”taciturn adj. 沉默寡言的；不苟言笑的barrister n. 出庭律师；辩护律师crikey int.（澳大利亚英语）（惊讶或恼怒时说）哎呀Narrator: (Q3) In 2008, he became Director of Public Prosecutions, where he oversaw the conviction of terrorists and reformed the way the legal system treated rape victims. Starmer’s rise to the top of politics has been swift. He became an MP in 2015 and less than a year later, he was appointed shadow Brexit secretary by the then Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn. In that role, Starmer spearheaded the push for a second Brexit referendum.Keir Starmer: The only way truly to settle this is to ask people, “do you want to leave on these terms, or would you rather remain?”Narrator: And then, in 2020, he was elected leader on a promise to continue his predecessor’s left-wing vision. (Q4) But since then, Starmer has changed tack. He has ditched many of Corbyn’s most radical policies. Left-wingers say they have been purged, including Corbyn himself, who was suspended for downplaying the extent of antisemitism and then kicked out.antisemitism n. 反犹太主义Jeremy Corbyn: Thank you very much. Goodbye. Keir Starmer: I don’t want the words “the Labour Party” and “antisemitism” in the same sentence again as we go forward.Narrator: His cabinet-in-waiting is now mostly drawn from Labour’s right. So, what does this socialist-turned-centrist really stand for? It isn’t easy to summarise ‘Starmerism’ in a pithy slogan, (Q5) but Starmer has been single-minded in his mission to turn Labour from a protest movement into a party of government. That has meant scrapping anything that could turn off voters. And while he may not be an ideologue, he is an institutionalist. After years of political turmoil and constitutional chaos, he believes the key to getting Britain up and running again lies in moderate reform, political stability and competent government. If the theme tune of Tony Blair’s 1997 landslide was “things can only get better”, then Starmer’s is more “things can stop getting worse”.pithy adj. 简练的，简洁扼要的ideologue n. 理论家；思想家Part III. KEYQ1. B. 主旨题。文章主要讲述了Keir Starmer的政治生涯，包括他从人权律师到工党领袖的历程，以及他在不同阶段的政治立场和理念的变化，所以主要聚焦于他的政治生涯和不断演变的意识形态。因此答案为B。Q2. C. 细节题。根据“Starmer has made much of his working-class upbringing.” Keir Starmer 经常强调自己工人阶级家庭出身，也就是他爸爸是个工具制造工，妈妈是国民健康服务体系的一名护士的家庭背景。因此答案为C。Q3. D. 细节题。根据“In 2008, he became Director of Public Prosecutions...” 可知2008年，他成为了检察长。因此答案为D。Q4. A. 细节题。根据“But since then, Starmer has changed tack. He has ditched many of Corbyn’s most radical policies.” 可知成为工党领袖后，Keir Starmer改变了策略，抛弃了Jeremy Corbyn的许多左翼激进政策。因此答案为A。Q5. B. 推理题。根据“...Starmer has been single-minded in his mission to turn Labour from a protest movement into a party of government.” 可知他一心要把工党从一个抗议运动转变成一个执政党。因此答案为B。（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

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