BBC新闻：一天一把坚果远离抑郁症
刘立军 供稿
TRANSCRIPT
The former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has been disqualified from politics for 5 years 3 days after receiving a prison sentence for corruption. The ruling from the election commission means he’ll be dismissed as an MP and forbidden to stand for public office. It’s unclear if the start date for his disqualification starts now or when he’s freed. Imran Khan denies any wrongdoing.
Five officers belonging to an elite French police unit were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the death of a man during the July anti-police riots. Mohamed Bendriss died after reportedly feeling unwell in Marseille. Prosecutors now say they consider it “probable” that his death was caused by a police projectile after a post mortem showed marks on his chest.
The South African government says violence connected with a strike by taxi drivers in Cape Town has killed five people since Thursday. Police minister Bheki Cele had said the five people who were murdered included a British national and a police officer who were caught up in violent protests. The taxi strike is expected to continue after negotiations broke down between the South African National Taxi Council and the provincial government led by the democratic alliance. Meanwhile, transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga ordered the immediate release of impounded minibus taxis by the city of Cape Town. She said the legislation used by the city had been executed and implemented illegally.
Scientists have found a handful of nuts a day can reduce depression rates by 17% in adults past middle age. People eating 30 grams of nuts were less likely to report taking antidepressants or getting diagnosed with depression. Researchers think the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of nuts may have a protective effect.
BBC news.
VOCABULARY
1. projectile n. an object, such as a bullet, that is fired from a gun or other weapon （武器发射的）投射物；枪弹；炮弹
2. post mortem: a medical examination of the body of a dead person in order to find out how they died 验尸；尸体解剖
3. impound v. (of the police, courts of law, etc. 警察、法庭等) to take sth. away from sb., so that they cannot use it 暂时没收；扣押
4. antidepressant n. 抗抑郁药
QUESTIONS
Listen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.
1. What is the consequence of Imran Khan’s corruption sentence?
A. He has been dismissed as an MP.
B. He has been imprisoned for 5 years.
C. He will be freed soon.
D. His disqualification starts when he’s freed.
2. What is the possible cause of Mohamed Bendriss’s death during the July anti-police riots?
A. It is unclear.
B. He got unwell in Marseille.
C. He was hit by a police projectile.
D. He was arrested by the police.
3. Why did the violence occur in Cape Town?
A. Because of the arrest of five officers.
B. Because of a strike by taxi drivers.
C. Because of the corruption of the former prime minister.
D. Because of the illegal execution of legislation.
4. Who ordered the immediate release of impounded minibus taxis?
A. The South African National Taxi Council.
B. The provincial government.
C. Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga.
D. Police Minister Bheki Cele.
5. What benefits can eating nuts bring to adults past middle age according to the research?
A. They can reduce depression rates.
B. They can help lose weight.
C. They can prevent heart disease.
D. They can improve digestive health.
KEY
1. What is the consequence of Imran Khan’s corruption sentence?
A. He has been dismissed as an MP.
B. He has been imprisoned for 5 years.
C. He will be freed soon.
D. His disqualification starts when he’s freed.
【答案】A
【解析】细节题。其命题出处在第一段的“The ruling from the election commission means he’ll be dismissed as an MP....” 从这句话中我们可以得知，Imran Khan因为腐败被判刑后，选举委员会裁定他将被解除议会议员（Member of Paliament）职务。
2. What is the possible cause of Mohamed Bendriss’s death during the July anti-police riots?
A. It is unclear.
B. He got unwell in Marseille.
C. He was hit by a police projectile.
D. He was arrested by the police.
【答案】C
【解析】推理题。命题出处在于第二段的“Prosecutors now say they consider it ‘probable’ that his death was caused by a police projectile... .” 根据这句话分析，尽管Mohamed Bendriss是因为不适而死亡，但检察官认为他的死很有可能是由警方发射的枪弹造成的。
3. Why did the violence occur in Cape Town?
A. Because of the arrest of five officers.
B. Because of a strike by taxi drivers.
C. Because of the corruption of the former prime minister.
D. Because of the illegal execution of legislation.
【答案】B
【解析】细节题。命题出处在于第三段的“The South African government says violence connected with a strike by taxi drivers...”。根据这句话，我们可以得知，发生在开普敦的暴力事件与出租车司机的罢工有关。
4. Who ordered the immediate release of impounded minibus taxis?
A. The South African National Taxi Council.
B. The provincial government.
C. Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga.
D. Police Minister Bheki Cele.
【答案】C
【解析】细节题。其命题出处在于第三段最后一句“Meanwhile, transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga ordered the immediate release of impounded minibus taxis... .” 根据这句话我们能明确知道，是交通部长Sindisiwe Chikunga下令立即释放被扣押的小型公共汽车。
5. What benefits can eating nuts bring to adults past middle age according to the research?
A. They can reduce depression rates.
B. They can help lose weight.
C. They can prevent heart disease.
D. They can improve digestive health.
【答案】A
【解析】细节题。命题出处在于最后一段“Scientists have found a handful of nuts a day can reduce depression rates... .”根据这句话，我们可以明确知道，每天吃一把坚果可以降低中老年人的抑郁症发病率。
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