新闻听力 | 联合国预计世界人口将在2080年代达到103亿

VOA慢速:联合国预计世界人口将在2080年代达到103亿UN: World Population Expected to Reach 10.3 Billion in 2080s慢速 | 四级 偏难 | 487词 | 5min29s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. According to the U.N. report, when is the world population expected to reach its peak?A. In the 2070s.B. In the 2080s.C. By the end of the century.D. In the 2050s.Q2. What significant change did John Wilmoth mention regarding population predictions?A. The current century will see the lowest population growth.B. There will be no significant changes in global population trends.C. Population levels will remain constant throughout the century.D. The probability of the population peaking this century has increased.Q3. Which countries are expected to see a population decline within the next 30 years?A. Brazil, Iran, Turkey and Vietnam.B. The United States, India, Indonesia, Nigeria and Pakistan.C. China, Germany, Japan and Russia.D. Nine nations with populations doubling between 2024 and 2054.Q4. Why does the U.N. report predict an earlier population peak than previously thought?A. Lower fertility levels in some large countries.B. Higher mortality rates in several countries.C. Increased government interventions worldwide.D. Economic downturns affecting birth rates.Q5. What is the main focus of this report?A. The challenges of sustaining the growing world population.B. Predictions about world population growth and its implications.C. Strategies to manage declining birth rates globally.D. The impact of migration on global population trends.Part II. TRANSCRIPTUN: World Population Expected to Reach 10.3 Billion in 2080s(Q1) The United Nations is predicting the world’s population will reach 10.3 billion in the 2080s.The prediction appears in a new U.N. report. The report also suggests that the population will then slightly decrease to about 10.2 billion by the end of the century.John Wilmoth is head of the U.N. Population Division, which prepared the report. He told The Associated Press (AP) that there is a high probability that the world’s population will reach its height, or peak, within the current century. (Q2) He said the probability of that happening is about 80 percent. Wilmoth described that estimate as “a major change” compared to predictions from 10 years ago. At that time, the estimated probability was about 30 percent.U.N. Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Development Navid Hanif recently spoke about the report at a briefing. He said the expectation that the world’s population in 2100 will be lower than previously thought has “important policy implications for the sustainability of our planet.”briefing n. 情况介绍会implication n. 可能的影响(或作用、结果)The world’s population has continued to grow during the past 75 years, from an estimated 2.6 billion in 1950 to 8 billion in November 2022. Since then, it has increased about 2.5 percent to 8.2 billion.(Q3) The report notes the population has already peaked in 63 countries and territories. These include China, Germany, Japan and Russia. Within this grouping, the total population is estimated to drop 14 percent over the next 30 years.grouping n. 分组,分类In another 48 countries and territories, the population is predicted to peak between 2025 and 2054. Those countries include Brazil, Iran, Turkey and Vietnam.For the remaining 126 countries and territories, the population is expected to increase through 2054. The countries in this grouping include the United States, India, Indonesia, Nigeria and Pakistan. The report said these areas would see their populations peak in the second half of the century or later.For nine of these nations, the U.N. estimates the populations will double between 2024 and 2054.Wilmoth said these differences are notable. But he said, “it’s important to understand that all populations are following a similar path.”The U.N. report suggests the earlier population peak is predicted for several reasons. (Q4) These include lower fertility levels in some of the world’s largest countries, especially China. Estimates for China suggest the country’s population will drop sharply, from 1.4 billion in 2024 to 633 million in 2100.fertility level 生育水平The report noted that worldwide, women are having an average of one less child than they did in 1990. In addition, the average number of live births per woman is below 2.1 in over half of all countries and territories. This is a level experts have identified as being necessary for a country’s population to keep its size without migration.live birth 婴儿安全出生;活胎出生Wilmoth said the report shows that nearly 20 percent of the world has “ultra-low” fertility, with women having fewer than 1.5 live births. In China, the current number is about one birth per woman. Part III. KEYQ1. B. 细节题。题目出处为“The United Nations is predicting the world’s population will reach 10.3 billion in the 2080s.” 意为:“联合国预测世界人口将在2080年代达到103亿。” 因此答案为B。 Q2. D. 细节题。题目出处为“He said the probability of that happening is about 80 percent ... At that time, the estimated probability was about 30 percent.” 意为:“他说这种情况(世界人口达到顶峰)发生的概率约为80%,当时估计的概率约为30%。” 因此答案为D。 Q3. C. 细节题。题目出处为“The report notes the population has already peaked in 63 countries and territories. These include China, Germany, Japan and Russia. Within this grouping, the total population is estimated to drop 14 percent over the next 30 years.” 意为:“报告指出,63个国家和地区的人口已经达到顶峰。这些国家包括中国、德国、日本和俄罗斯。未来30年,这些国家的总人口预计会下降14%。” 因此答案为C。 Q4. A. 推理题。题目出处为“These include lower fertility levels in some of the world’s largest countries, especially China.” 意为:“这些原因包括一些世界上最大国家(特别是中国)的生育水平降低。” 这导致人口峰值会提早到来,因此答案为A。 Q5. B. 主旨题。题目出处为“UN: World Population Expected to Reach 10.3 Billion in 2080s”以及整个文章内容。文章讨论了联合国对人口增长的预测及其相关影响。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 | 减少饮酒或戒酒更益健康

VOA慢速:减少饮酒或戒酒更益健康Less or No Alcohol Is Better for Health慢速| 四级 偏难 | 765词 | 7分31秒刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the report and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What does the report suggest about the current trend in alcohol consumption guidelines?A. They are becoming more permissive.B. They are promoting no drinking for health benefits.C. They are advocating for reduced alcohol intake.D. They are being standardized across different countries.Q2. What caused Tessa Weber to participate in “Dry January”?A. It was a new social trend she wanted to try.B. She wanted to be a moderate drinker for health reasons.C. It was a requirement for a health program she joined.D. She found that alcohol was increasing her anxiety.Q3. What is the main point of discussing previous studies on alcohol?A. Previous studies have conclusively proven the health benefits of alcohol.B. There are significant flaws in the methodology of previous studies.C. The studies have been widely accepted by the scientific community.D. The studies provide evidence of no link between alcohol and health issues.Q4. What does Dr. Naimi indicate about the relationship between alcohol consumption and health benefits?A. The supposed benefits are questionable among people with higher income.B. The health benefits are more apparent among moderate drinkers.C. The health benefits of alcohol are significant and undisputed.D. The benefits are more noticeable in younger drinkers.Q5. What is the safe limit for alcohol consumption per day according to the U.S. government’s guidelines mentioned in the report?A. One drink or fewer for both men and women.B. Two drinks or fewer for men and one drink or fewer for women.C. Three drinks or fewer for both men and women.D. Four drinks or fewer for men and three drinks or fewer for women.Part II. TRANSCRIPTLess or No Alcohol Is Better for HealthAlcohol is often consumed at social gatherings from happy hours after work to birthday parties on the weekend. Drinking some alcohol is normal and believed to be good for heart health.However, new research may have put an end to that idea.Dr. Timothy Naimi directs the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research at the University of Victoria. He said, “Drinking less is a great way to be healthier.”Guidelines, or advice, for drinking alcohol, differ greatly from country to country. But overall, the advice has been moving toward drinking less.(Q1) Britain, France, Denmark, Holland, and Australia recently reviewed new evidence and lowered the suggested amount of alcohol consumption.Ireland went further than most. It will require cancer warning descriptions on alcohol starting in 2026.Carina Ferreira-Borges is an adviser for alcohol at the World Health Organization office for Europe. She said scientists see “evidence linking alcohol to over 200 health conditions, including cancers, cardiovascular diseases and injuries.”cardiovascular adj. 心血管的Overall, people may have already been moving toward drinking less alcohol. Social calendar events called “Dry January” and “Sober October” are celebrated with non-alcoholic drinks. “Dry” means no alcohol. And a sober person is not affected by alcohol.sober adj. 持重的;冷静的(Q2) “People my age are way more accepting of it,” said Tessa Weber. The 28-year-old from Austin, Texas said she stopped drinking for Dry January after seeing how alcohol increased her anxiety. She liked the results ― better sleep, more energy ― and has stuck with it.The idea that alcohol can be heart-friendly came from imperfect studies comparing groups of people by how much they drink.(Q3) Usually, alcohol consumption was measured at one point in time. And none of them compare drinkers and non-drinkers. As a result, these studies could not prove cause and effect.(Q4) People who report drinking an average amount of alcohol usually have higher income, education, and better health care. “It turns out that when you adjust for those things, the benefits tend to disappear,” Dr. Naimi said.Most studies also did not include younger people. And almost half of the people who die from alcohol-related causes die before the age of 50.“If you’re studying people who survived into middle age, didn’t quit drinking because of a problem and didn’t become a heavy drinker, that’s a very select group,” Naimi said. “It creates an appearance of a benefit for moderate drinkers.”Other studies challenge the idea that alcohol has benefits.These studies compare people with a certain gene variant that makes it unpleasant to drink to people without this gene variant. People with this gene tend to drink very little or not at all. One of these studies found people with the gene variant have a lower risk of heart disease. This may supply more proof that alcohol does not protect people from heart problems.gene variant 基因变异So, how many alcoholic drinks can people safely have every day? That depends.Drinking alcohol raises the risk of several kinds of cancer, including colon, liver, breast, mouth, and throat. Alcohol breaks down in the body into a substance called acetaldehyde. This substance can damage your cells and stop them from repairing themselves. That creates the conditions for cancer to grow.acetaldehyde n. 乙醛,醋醛Thousands of U.S. deaths per year could be prevented if people follow the U.S. government’s guidelines. (Q5) They advise men to limit themselves to two drinks or fewer per day and women to one drink or fewer per day, Naimi said.One drink is the equivalent of about one can of beer, a glass of wine, or a very small glass of hard alcohol.hard alcohol 烈性酒Naimi served on an advisory committee. That committee wanted to lower the guideline for men to one drink per day. However, that advice was rejected when the federal guideline came out in 2020.“The simple message that’s best supported by the evidence is that, if you drink, less is better when it comes to health,” Naimi said.On its website, the National Institute of Health says some people should not consume alcohol at all. The agency says to avoid alcohol completely if you are:Taking medications that interact with alcoholHaving a medical condition that can be made worse by drinkingUnder the age of 21, the minimum legal drinking age in the U.S.Recovering from alcohol use disorder or unable to control the amount you drinkPregnant or might become pregnantmedication n. 药;药物Part III. KEYQ1. C.细节题。文章中指出:“Britain, France, Denmark, Holland, and Australia recently reviewed new evidence and lowered the suggested amount of alcohol consumption.”意为:“英国、法国、丹麦、荷兰和澳大利亚最近重新审视了新的证据,并降低了推荐的饮酒量。”这表明当前的趋势是倡导减少酒精摄入量。因此答案为C。Q2. D.细节题。文中提到:“... she(Tessa Weber) stopped drinking for Dry January after seeing how alcohol increased her anxiety.”意为:“……在看到酒精如何加重她的焦虑之后,她决定参加一月的戒酒活动。”这说明Tessa Weber参加Dry January是为了减少因酒精摄入而引起的焦虑。因此答案为D。Q3. B.主旨题。这一部分讨论了之前关于酒精研究的不足,如:“Usually, alcohol consumption was measured at one point in time. And none of them compare drinkers and non-drinkers. As a result, these studies could not prove cause and effect.”意为:“通常,酒精摄入量仅是在某一时间点进行测量,并且这些研究没有比较饮酒者和非饮酒者。因此,这些研究无法证明因果关系。”这表明先前的研究在方法论上存在重大缺陷。因此答案为B。Q4. A.细节题。Dr. Naimi指出:“People who report drinking an average amount of alcohol usually have higher income, education, and better health care. It turns out that when you adjust for those things, the benefits tend to disappear,”意为:“称自己饮酒量适中的人一般都收入较高,受过更好的教育,享有更优质的医疗卫生服务。结果表明,当你对这些因素进行调整时,饮酒的好处往往会消失。” 这说明所谓的酒精对健康的好处在更高收入群体中可能并不存在。因此答案为A。Q5. B.细节题。根据文本中:“They advise men to limit themselves to two drinks or fewer per day and women to one drink or fewer per day, Naimi said.”可知,美国政府的指导建议是,男性每天限制在两杯或更少的酒量,女性则是一杯或更少。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 | 美国各州推动在高中禁止使用手机

VOA慢速:美国各州推动在高中禁止使用手机US States Push for Cell Phone Ban in High Schools 慢速 | 四级 偏难 | 677词 | 6min48s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What is the main focus of this report?A. The benefits of allowing cell phone use in high schools.B. The push for cell phone bans in U.S. high schools.C. The technological advancements in educational tools.D. The differences in educational policies across states.Q2. What reason did Governor Glenn Youngkin give for restricting cell phone use in Virginia schools?A. To reduce the amount of time spent on social media.B. To align with federal educational guidelines.C. To increase physical activities among students.D. Because students who use phones during class learn less and achieve lower grades.Q3. What was a common issue reported by teachers regarding student cell phone use?A. Students frequently make phone calls during class.B. Students use phones to cheat on exams.C. Students are distracted by the content on their phones.D. Students refuse to bring phones to school.Q4. Why does James Granger believe that physically removing cellphones from students is effective?A. It prevents students from losing their phones.B. It ensures students follow school policies.C. It eliminates the possibility of phone usage during class.D. It teaches students to be more responsible.Q5. How do some students feel about policies banning cell phone use in schools?A. They believe it helps them focus better.B. They think it increases their independence.C. They feel it enhances communication with parents.D. They see no benefit to such policies.Part II. TRANSCRIPTUS States Push for Cell Phone Ban in High Schools(Q1) More American states are pushing for cell phone restrictions in high schools. The move comes as teachers say it is a major problem in the classroom. In July, Virginia became the latest in a growing number of U.S. states to restrict cell phone use in public schools. The state’s governor, Glenn Youngkin, issued an executive order to establish guidance and policies for local school systems to follow by January.executive n. 有执行权的;实施的;行政的(Q2) Youngkin’s order said, “Studies indicate that students who use their phones during class learn less and achieve lower grades.” It also cited an “alarming mental health crisis” among young people driven by the use of cell phones and social media.Last year, Florida became the first state to restrict the use of cell phones in school. A law that took effect in July requires all Florida public schools to ban student cell phone use during class time and block social media on the school’s wi-fi.The states of Indiana and Ohio passed their own laws this year. Several others, including Oklahoma, Vermont, and Kansas, have also recently introduced what is being called “phone-free schools” legislation. New York Governor Kathy Hochul said she will push for legislation to ban cell phone use in the coming legislative session in 2025.Cell phone distractionIn a recent public study, the Pew Research Center reported that 72 percent of U.S. high school teachers say cell phone distraction is a major problem in the classroom.Teachers report less of a problem with younger students. About 33 percent of middle school teachers and six percent of elementary school teachers see cell phone use as problematic.(Q3-1) The Associated Press (AP) reported that a California teacher complained of students watching Netflix during class. In Maryland, a teacher said students used gambling apps to place bets during the school day.(Q3-2) Many educators in the U.S. said students used social media, listened to music, and shopped online during the school day.James Granger is a science teacher at a Los Angeles-area high school. He told the AP, “Students used to have an understanding that you aren’t supposed to be on your phone in class. Those days are gone.” (Q4) Granger added, “The only solution that works is to physically remove the cellphone from the student.”Some students say such policies take away their independence and cut off their main method of communication with family and friends. Opposition also has come from parents who fear being cut off from their kids if there is a school emergency.Jaden Willoughey is a student at Delta High School in rural Utah. He shares the concern about being out of contact with his parents if there is an emergency. But he also sees the upside, or good result, of turning in his phone at school.upside n. 好的一面,积极面At Delta High School, students are required to leave their phones at the door when entering every class. (Q5) “It helps you focus on your work, and it’s easier to pay attention in class,” Jaden said.Kim Whitman is a leader of the Phone-Free Schools Movement, a group that advises schools. She told the AP she urges educators to make exceptions for students with special educational and medical needs.Back in VirginiaBack in Virginia, school systems have been increasingly banning or severely restricting students’ phone use.For example, Loudoun County Public Schools, in northern Virginia, passed a new policy last month that generally bans elementary school students from using phones during the school day.Middle school students are permitted to use their phones before or after school, but they are expected to store their phones in their lockers. In high school, students are expected to silence their phones and place them in storage during instructional time.In Richmond, Virginia, the school system started a cell phone ban last year in some of its high schools and middle schools.Jason Kamras is head of the Richmond school system. He said, “We saw more student engagement in class and fewer distractions throughout the day.” Additionally, he said, “Students reported spending more time talking with their peers.”Part III. KEYQ1. B. 主旨题。题目出处为“More American states are pushing for cell phone restrictions in high schools. The move comes as teachers say it is a major problem in the classroom.”以及整篇文章内容。文章主要讨论了美国各州推动高中禁止使用手机的情况。因此答案为B。Q2. D. 细节题。题目出处为“Youngkin’s order said, ‘Studies indicate that students who use their phones during class learn less and achieve lower grades.’” 意为:“Youngkin的行政令上写道,‘研究表明,在课堂上使用手机的学生学习效果较差,成绩也较低。’” 因此答案为D。Q3. C. 细节题。题目出处为“The Associated Press (AP) reported that a California teacher complained of students watching Netflix during class. In Maryland, a teacher said students used gambling apps to place bets during the school day. Many educators in the U.S. said students used social media, listened to music, and shopped online during the school day.”意为:“美联社报道,加利福尼亚的一位老师抱怨学生在课堂上看Netflix。在马里兰州,一位老师说学生们在上课时使用赌博应用程序下注。美国还有很多教育者称,学生在上学日使用社交媒体,听音乐,网购。”因此答案为C,即学生会被手机里的内容吸引而分心。Q4. C. 推理题。题目出处为“Granger added, ‘The only solution that works is to physically remove the cellphone from the student.’” 意为:“格兰杰补充道,‘唯一有效的解决方案是把手机从学生身边拿掉。’” 推理可知,这样才能彻底阻止学生在课堂上使用手机,因此答案为C。Q5. A. 细节题。题目出处为“It helps you focus on your work, and it’s easier to pay attention in class,” 意为:“它可以帮助你专注于你的工作,并且更容易在课堂上集中注意力。” 因此答案为A。(本文图片来源于摄图网,版权归摄图网所有)

新闻听力 | 特朗普与哈里斯将于9月10日进行总统辩论

BBC新闻:特朗普与哈里斯将于9月10日进行总统辩论Trump and Harris to Debate on September 10常速 | CET-4 偏难 | 146词 | 57s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. Besides ABC News, which other news channel does Donald Trump want to hold debates on?A. MSNBC.B. CNN.C. NBC.D. Fox News.Q2. What is the main focus of this news?A. The implications of the debate schedules on the presidential race.B. How media outlets are covering the election debate.C. The change in Democratic presidential candidacy and its consequences.D. The personal conflicts between Trump and Harris.Q3. What was the impact of Joe Biden’s poor performance in the debate?A. He was forced to step down due to internal party pressure.B. He lost immediate public support.C. He chose a different running mate.D. He campaigned more aggressively.Q4. What did the former president do when speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida?A. He praised Ms. Harris’s accomplishments as a politician.B. He dismissed his new opponent.C. He announced his support for Ms. Harris in the upcoming election.D. He refused to comment on his new opponent, Ms. Harris.Part II. TRANSCRIPTTrump and Harris to Debate on September 10Hello, I’m Neil Nunes with the BBC News. The American broadcaster ABC News has confirmed that Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will hold a presidential election debate on its channel on September 10. (Q1) Mr Trump has said he wants two additional dates in September, the first of them on Fox News. Here’s a North America correspondent, Peter Bose. (Q2) When Donald Trump came face to face with Joe Biden in June for what was to be the first of two debates, the event changed the course of this presidential election. (Q3) Mr Biden’s poor performance eventually led him to step down following pressure from senior party colleagues. Since then, the Democrats have rallied around Kamala Harris, whose campaign has rejuvenated the party. (Q4) Speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida, the former president dismissed his new opponent, questioning Ms Harris’s intelligence and her record as a politician.correspondent n. 记者,通讯员rejuvenate v. 使恢复活力,使焕然一新Part III. KEYQ1. D. 细节题。题目出处为:“Mr Trump has said he wants two additional dates in September, the first of them on Fox News.” 意为:“特朗普表示他希望在九月份增加两个辩论日期,其中第一个是在福克斯新闻频道上。” 因此答案为D。Q2. C. 主旨题。这段新闻主要关注的是由于拜登在辩论中的表现不佳导致他退出竞选,由卡马拉·哈里斯接替其成为民主党总统候选人,以及此事带来的后果。题目出处为:“When Donald Trump came face to face with Joe Biden in June for what was to be the first of two debates, the event changed the course of this presidential election.” 意为:“此前特朗普和拜登的首次辩论改变了这场总统选举的进程。” 因此答案为C。Q3. A. 细节题。题目出处为:“Mr. Biden’s poor performance eventually led him to step down following pressure from senior party colleagues.” 意为:“拜登的表现不佳,最终在党内高级同事的压力下退出了竞选。” 因此答案为A。Q4. B. 细节题。题目出处为:“Speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida, the former president dismissed his new opponent, questioning Ms Harris’s intelligence and her record as a politician.”意为:“在佛罗里达州的Mar-a-Lago的家中对记者讲话时,这位前总统对他的新对手表示轻蔑,质疑哈里斯的智力和政治履历。” 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 | 巴西飞机坠毁,搜救队已找回所有遇难者遗体

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