浙江大学宁波理工学院外语平台答案 听力short passage

1. What's the most popular kind of T-shirt?
A . The silk T-shirt in white color.
B . The cotton T-shirt with a slogan or picture
C . The Wool T-shirt worn for work.
D . The nylon T-shirt worn on playground.
正确答案:The cotton T-shirt with a slogan or picture
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是"物体的特征"。

从听力短文倒数第3句中的"with a slogan or picture printed
on the front"，判断出，选项中的"The cotton T-shirt with a slogan or picture"与题意相关。

2. Why do people like to wear T-shirt so much today?
A . T-shirts are suitable for evening wear.
B . T-shirts feel soft and wash well.
C . T-shirts are smart and comfortable.
D . T-shirts go well with trousers.
正确答案:T-shirts are smart and comfortable.
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是"事情发生的原因"。

从听力短文第9句中的"Smart but comfortable and
convenient to wear"，判断出，选项中的"T-shirts are smart and comfortable"与题意相关。

3. What's being done to make T-shirt more attractive?
A . New technology is being employed.
B . New designs are coming up all the time.
C . More synthetic materials are being introduced.
D . Advertisements are being widely used.
正确答案:New designs are coming up all the time.
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是"做某件事情要采取的措施"。

从听力短文倒数第1句中的"new designs are coming
up all the time"判断出，选项中的"New designs are coming up all the time"与题意相关。

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1. What kind of courses do summer schools offer?
A . Courses in British history.
B . Language courses.
C . Course in sports.
D . Teacher training courses.
正确答案:Language courses.
题目详解:：依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…课程内容‟。

从听力短文第段第4句中"the classes…are all from
English-speaking countries"判断出，选项中"Language courses"与题意相关。

2. Why do summer schools arrange visits and other activities for the students?
A . To let the students have a good rest.
B . To make the summer school more like a holiday
C . To attract more students.
D . To make the courses suitable for students of all levels.
正确答案:To make the summer school more like a holiday
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…事件发生的原因‟，从听力短文第2段第3句中…why a summer school course
is really a holiday‟判断出，选项中的"To make the summer school more like a holiday."与题意相关。

3. Why do students in summer schools learn quickly?
A . Because they are all advanced students.
B . Because their teachers are all native speakers of English.
C . Because they all work very hard.
D . Because they learn both in and out of class
正确答案:Because they learn both in and out of class
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…事件发生的原因‟。

从听力短文第2段第1句中…don't just speak English in
the classroom‟判断出，选项中的"Because they learn not only in but also out of class."与题意相关。

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1. Why can't the library issue library cards to everyone who applies?
A . Because is a library for special purposes.
B . Because it takes too long to process all the applications.
C . Because there is a shortage of staff.
D . Because its resources are limited.
正确答案:Because its resources are limited.
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…事件发生的原因‟。

从听力短文第1第2句中…unfortunately our resources
are limited and so not everybody can join‟判断出，。

选项中的"Because its resources are limited"与题意相关。

2. What will the library do if a reader fails to renew the video when it is due?
A . Ask him to apply again.
B . Cancel his video card.
C . Discard his application form.
D . Forbid him to borrow any items.
正确答案:Cancel his video card.
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…按规定应该做的事情‟。

从听力短文第3段第3句中…otherwise your video
library card will be canceled‟判断出，选项中的"Cancel his video card"与题意相关。

3. For how long can a reader keep the book before he renews it?
A . Two months.
B . One month.
C . One week.
D . Two weeks
正确答案:One month.
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…保存物体的时间‟。

从听力短文第3段第4句中的…Items must be returned
within one month‟判断出，选项中的"One month"与题意相关。

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1. What happened to the 12-year-old boy?
A . He had his foot caught between two posts.
B . He dived into the river but couldn't reach the surface.
C . He fell into the river but couldn't swim.
D . He fell into the river together with his bike
正确答案:He had his foot caught between two posts.
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…文章中的主人公发生的一件事‟。

从听力短文第3句中…had caught his foot
between two concrete posts under the bri dge‟判断出，选项中的"He had his foot caught between two posts in the river"与题意
相关。

2. What did the young man do when he saw the boy in danger?
A . He shouted out for help.
B . He jumped into the river immediately.
C . He dashed down the bridge to save the boy.
D . He took off his coat and jumped into the water.
正确答案:He jumped into the river immediately.
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…要做的一件事‟。

从听力短文第4句中…he quickly got down and dived into
the river‟.判断出，选项中的"He jumped into the river immediately"与题意相关。

3. What did the little boy do after he was rescued?
A . He asked the young man to take him home. He asked what the young man's name was.
B . He gave his name and then ran away.
C . He thanked the young man and then ran away
D . He asked what the young man's name was.
正确答案:He thanked the young man and then ran away
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…事件发生后的结果‟。

从听力短文中第5句中…the boy thanked his rescuer
sincerely‟.判断出，选项中的"He thanked the young man and then ran away"与题意相关。

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1. What has recent research found about drinking?
A . Alcohol helps develop people's intelligence.
B . Controlled drinking helps people keep their wits
C . Drinking, even moderately, may harm one's health.
D . Heavy drinking is not necessarily harmful to one's health.
正确答案:Controlled drinking helps people keep their wits
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…一项研究成果‟。

从听力短文第2句中"alcohol may help us keep our mental
abilities as we age"，判断出，选项中的"Controlled drinking helps people keep their wits as they age."与题意相关。

2. How would moderate drinkers feel about the new research findings?
A . Pleased.
B . Surprised.
C . Unconcerned.
D . Worried
正确答案:Pleased.
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…对某件事情的感觉‟。

从听力短文第5句中…moderate drinkers may want to
toast new findings from researchers‟判断出，选项中的"Pleased"与题意相关
3. Where was the result of the study first made public?
A . At a conference.
B . In a newspaper.
C . In a journal
D . On television.
正确答案:At a conference.
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…最终研究结果‟。

从听力短文最后一句中…this study was presented at an
alcoholism meeting‟，判断出，选项中的"At a conference"与题意相关。

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1. What is this passage mainly about?
A . Why classical music is popular with math students.
B . How to improve your reasoning ability.
C . The effects of music on the results of math tests
D . The difference between classical music and rock music.
正确答案:The effects of music on the results of math tests
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…主题思想‟。

从听力短文第2句中…then listen to some clas sical piano
music just before the test, you might end up with a higher score,‟可判断出，选项中的"The effects of music on the results
of math tests"与题意相关。

2. Why can classical music play a positive role in problem solving?
A . Because it stimulates your nerve activity
B . Because it keeps you calm.
C . Because it improves your problem solving strategies.
D . Because it strengthens your memory.
正确答案:Because it stimulates your nerve activity
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…事件发生的原因‟。

从听力短文第7句中…classical music similar to the
activity‟判断出，选项中的"Because it stimulates your nerve activity"与题意相关。

3. What is one of the findings of the research?
A . The effects of music do not last long.
B . Piano could interfere with your reasoning ability
C . The more you listen to music, the higher your test scores will be.
D . Music, whether classical or rock, helps improve your memory.
正确答案:Piano could interfere with your reasoning ability
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…文章最后的结论‟。

从听力文章倒数第4句中…you should remember that
brain exciting effects last only 10 to 15 minute‟判断出，选项中的"Piano music could interfere with your reasoning ability"
与题意相关。

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1. Why is a computer system installed in an experimental car?
A . To drive the car automatically.
B . To measure the driver's pulse.
C . To monitor the driver's health.
D . To prevent car accidents.
正确答案:To prevent car accidents.
题目详解:null
2. What does the computer system do first when a problem arises?
A . It stops the car automatically.
B . It sounds an alarm to warn the driver
C . It takes over the driving immediately
D . It sends out signals for help.
正确答案:It sounds an alarm to warn the driver
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…做事的步骤‟。

从听力短文最后一句…the computer will sou nd an alarm
when a problem arises‟判断出，选项中的"It sounds an alarm to warn the driver"与题意相关。

3. What is special about the new computer system?
A . It monitors the signals transmitted from the driver's brain
B . It bases its analysis on the driver's heartbeat
C . It can quicken the driver's response to emergencies
D . It can measure the driver's alcohol level in the blood
正确答案:It bases its analysis on the driver's heartbeat
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…设备的特点‟。

从听力短文第4句中…keeps track of a driver's condition
by monit oring his heartbeat with signals transmitted from a band around his wrist‟判断出，选项中的" It bases its analysis
on the driver's heartbeat"与题意相关。

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1. What is the main idea of the talk?
A . The American readers can remember important events.
B . Many American families do not buy newspapers.
C . The American people love reading newspapers
D . Most of the American newspapers carry stories of crime.
正确答案:The American people love reading newspapers
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是"本文谈论的主题"。

从听力短文第1句中"The American people are great
readers of newspapers"，判断出，选项中的"The American people love reading newspapers"与题意相关。

2. What do we learn about the American newspapers?
A . They present serious news for the male readers.
B . Most of them present professional articles.
C . They provide a variety of news every day
D . Most of them only carry domestic news.
正确答案:They provide a variety of news every day
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是"短文提供的信息"。

根据听力短文第7句中"As in other countries, newspapers
in the United States vary greatly in their way of presenting the news"，判断出，选项中的"They provide a variety of news"与
题意相关。

3. Where can a woman get information about the latest fashions in clothes?
A . From advertisements.
B . From newspapers.
C . From magazines.
D . From bookstalls.
正确答案:From newspapers.
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是"文章提供的信息"。

根据听力短文倒数第一句"They tell them about the
latest fashions in clothes" 中的"they"指的就是上句中的"interesting and useful articles"，由此，判断出, 选项中的"From
newspapers"与题意相关。

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1. What did children need to learn how to do in the earliest time?
A . Draw moving objects.
B . Count money.
C . Read and write.
D . Hunt and farm.
正确答案:Hunt and farm.
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是"要做的某件事情"。

从听力短文第5句中"about how to hunt and how to till
the soil"，判断出, 选项中的"Hunt and farm"与题意相关。

2. Why was formal education in schools not necessary for a long time?
A . direct experience gave Children information
B . Parents instructed their children in reading, writing and calculation.
C . Children taught one another in small groups.
D . Teachers came to children's homes.
正确答案:direct experience gave Children information
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是""。

从听力短文第5句中"because their parents taught them all they needed"
，判断出, 选项中的"Children acquired the information they needed by direct experience"与题意相关。

3. What changes in society first made it important to teach children reading, writing and calculation?
A . A new dependence on people far away
B . Larger family units and greater financial hardships.
C . Ineffective methods of farming and means of transportation.
D . The introduction of new farming methods and means of transportation.
正确答案:A new dependence on people far away
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是"要做某件事情的原因"。

从听力短文第6 句中"as societies became more
complex, people depended more on others"和第8句中"When money was created"，判断出, 选项中的"A new dependence on people far
away and the use of money"与题意相关。

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1. What is the top layer of the earth called?
A . The boundary.
B . The crust.
C . The ground.
D . The plate.
正确答案:The crust.
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是"某个物体的名称"。

听力短文第2句中"The top layer of the earth is called
the earth's crust"，指的就是选项中的"The crust."
2. How many major sections is the earth's crust divided into?
A . The boundary.
B . The boundary.
C . The boundary.
D . Two.
正确答案:The boundary.
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是"有关物体的组成成分"。

听力短文第3句中"The earth's crust is divided into
seven sections"，句中的"seven sections"指的就是地壳的"Seven"个组成成分。

3. Which of the following is the west boundary of the North American plate?
A . The middle of the Pacific Ocean.
B . The west coast of North America
C . The middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
D . The east coast of North America.
正确答案:The west coast of North America
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是"某件物体的位置"。

听力短文第12句中"The left boundary of this plate is
the west coast of North America"，句中的"The left boundary of this plat"指的就是选项中的"The west coast of North America"。

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1. What caused Robert Edwards' blindness?
A . He was struck by lightning.
B . He had a car accident.
C . He fell down in his yard.
D . He was very old.
正确答案:He had a car accident.
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是"某件事发生的原因"。

从听力短文第1句"in an unusual accident many years
ago"中的"an unusual accident"，判断出, 选项中的"a car accident."符合题意
2. What was Edwards doing when he was struck by lightning?
A . Driving a car.
B . Entering the house.
C . Hiding under a tree
D . Lying on the ground.
正确答案:Hiding under a tree
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是"正在做的一件事"。

听力短文第4句"He took shelter under a tree"中的"took
shelter"指的就是选项中的"Hiding under a tree"。

3. What caused Edwards to regain his sight according to one of the doctors?
A . A fall from the tree.
B . The unexpected return of his wife.
C . Another flash of lightning.
D . Another heavy blow.
正确答案:Another heavy blow.
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是"某件事发生的原因"。

听力短文最后一句"the only way it could be restored
was by another blow"中的"by another blow"指的就是选项中的"Another heavy blow"。

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1. What is this passage mainly about?
A . Rapid economic development in Britain.
B . Reasons for changes in family life in Britain
C . Changing attitudes to family life.
D . The liberation movement of British women.
正确答案:Reasons for changes in family life in Britain
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…主题思想‟。

从听力短文第1段第1句中…there are many reasons why family
life in Britain has changed so much in the last fifty years‟判断出，选项中的"reasons for changes in family life in
Britain"与题意相关。

2. Why did British women become indispensable to industry after World War I?
A . Because women were more skillful than men.
B . Because women had proved their worth. Because women were more skillful than men.
C . Because millions of men died in the war
D . Because factories preferred to employ women.
正确答案:Because millions of men died in the war
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…某件事情的发生的原因‟。

从听力短文第1段最后一句…with the loss of
millions of men, their services were indispensable to the nation‟判断出，选项中的"Because millions of men died in the war"
与题意相关。

3. What remained unchanged in spite of all the challenges to family life?
A . The ideas of authority and tradition.
B . The attitudes to religion.
C . The attitudes to birth control.
D . The concept of "the family" as a social unit
正确答案:The concept of "the family" as a social unit
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…事物产生的最终结果‟。

从听力短文第3段最后1句中…the concept of family
as a social unit has survived all these challenges‟判断出，选项中的"The concept of …the family‟ as a social unit"与题意
相关。

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1. What did the company do to honor Sam?
A . They invited him to a party.
B . The gave a special dinner for him.
C . They invited his wife to attend the dinner.
D . They asked him to make a speech.
正确答案:The gave a special dinner for him.
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…表达感激方式‟。

从听力短文第2句中…the company held a dinner in his
honor.‟判断出，选项中的"The gave a special dinner for him"符合题意。

2. How did Sam feel when he saw what was written on the watch?
A . He was embarrassed.
B . He felt greatly encouraged.
C . He was deeply touched.
D . He felt sad.
正确答案:He was deeply touched.
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…某人对某事的感受‟。

从听力短文第7句中…Sam wept. "I am at a loss for
words.‟判断出，选项中的"He was deeply touched"符合题意。

3. What can we infer from the story?
A . Sam did not like the gold watch.
B . Sam's wife think the company was not fair to Sam
C . The company had some financial problems.
D . Sam's wife was satisfied with the gold watch.
正确答案:Sam's wife think the company was not fair to Sam
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…谈话最终的结论‟。

从听力短文第9句…for this you worked 30 years? A
cheap gold-plate watch ?‟判断出，选项中的"Sam's wife did not think that the company was fair to Sam"符合题意。

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1. Why is it usually expensive to attend religious and private schools?
A . The have to pay more taxes.
B . The number of students they take in is limited.
C . They receive little from public taxes
D . They are only open to children from rich families.
正确答案:They receive little from public taxes
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…事件发生的原因‟。

从听力短文第1句话中…religious and private schools
receive little or no support from public taxes in the U.S.‟判断出，选项中的"They receive little or no support from public
taxes"符合题意。

2. What is one of the reasons for people to send their children to private schools?
A . Private schools run a variety of programs.
B . Private schools charge less than religious schools.
C . Private schools admit more students.
D . Private schools allow students to enjoy more freedom.
正确答案:Private schools run a variety of programs.
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…上私立学校的原因‟。

从听力短文最后一中…they offer all kinds of
programmers to meet the needs of certain students‟判断出，选项中的"Private schools run a variety of programs"符合题意。

3. Who usually runs religious schools in the United States?
A . The program designers.
B . The churches
C . The local authorities.
D . The state government.
正确答案:The churches
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…某个行业的经营者‟。

从听力短文第3句中…The religious schools in
America are usually run by churches‟判断出，选项中的"The churches"符合题意
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1. What is the purpose of the meeting?
A . To choose the chairperson of the committee,
B . To decide who will graduate this year.
C . To begin planning the graduation ceremonies
D . To discuss the details or the ceremonies.
正确答案:To begin planning the graduation ceremonies
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是"做某件事的目的"。

从听力短文第4句中"to plan the graduation ceremonies"，
判断出，选项中的"To begin planning the graduation ceremonies"与题意相关
2. What should the students write on the paper?
A . The names of the committees they like to work on.
B . Their names, phone numbers, and job preference
C . The names of the committees they worked on last year.
D . Their names, home addresses, and phone numbers.
正确答案:Their names, phone numbers, and job preference
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是"有关要填写的内容"。

从听力短文第5句中"fill in your name and Tel. Number.
Also, please write down what part of the ceremonies you would like to work on"，判断，选项中的"Their names, phone numbers,
and job preference"与题意相关。

3. When is the next meeting?
A . Next week
B . Next month.
C . Tomorrow.
D . The day after tomorrow.
正确答案:Next week
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是"某件事情发生的时间"。

从听力短文倒数第一句"one week from today"，判断出,
选项中的"Next week"与题意相关。

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1. When was the first water clock probably made?
A . About 4000 years ago.
B . 1000 years ago.
C . 2000 years ago.
D . 3000 years ago.
正确答案:3000 years ago.
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是"与事物发生的时间有关"。

从听力短文第3句"about two thousand B.C"，判断出,
选项中的"3000 years ago"符合题意。

2. What do we know about the structure of the simplest water clock?
A . The large bowl consisted of two equal parts.
B . The large bowl was put above the small bowl.
C . The small bowl was put inside the large bowl.
D . The small bowl was put above the large bowl.
正确答案:The small bowl was put above the large bowl.
题目详解:：依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是"物体的结构"。

从听力短文第7句中"Water was poured into the small bowl
and it fell slowly down into the large bowl in timing drops"，判断出本句与选项中的"The small bowl was put above the large
bowl." 符合题意。

3. What did the striking water clock use to strike hours?
A . Metal balls
B . Horsemen.
C . Drops of water.
D . Brass doors.
正确答案:Metal balls
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是"某件事情发生的方式"。

从听力短文倒数第2句"the proper number of metal
balls dropped onto a thin brass plate to strike the hour"中的"the proper number of metal balls"与选项中的"Metal balls"符合
题意。

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1.What happened to the boy in the earthquake?
A . He was buried under an icebox.
B . He was seriously injured.
C . He lost consciousness.
D . He was slightly wounded.
正确答案:He was slightly wounded.
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是"某人所发生的事情"。

从听力短文第1段第1句"A six-year-old boy has been
found alive"，判断出, 选项中的"He was slightly wounded"符合题意。

2.How many days had passed before the boy was rescued?
A . A day and a half.
B . More than six days.
C . Around eight days.
D . About four days.
正确答案:About four days.
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是"与某件事情发生的时间有关"。

从听力短文第1段第1句中"after spending four
days and five nights in an icebox"，判断出本句与选项中的"About four days"符合题意。

3. How did the boy survive the big earthquake?
A . Their house escaped the earthquake.
B . He stayed in an icebox.
C . His father pulled him out in time.
D . He left the area before the earthquake.
正确答案:He stayed in an icebox.
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是"某人做某件事的方式"。

从听力短文第2段倒数第3句"rescuers dug down another
1.5 meters and found the boy in the icebox"中的"found the boy in the icebox"与选项中的"He stayed in an icebox." 符合题意。

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1. Why are Susan Riven and Anna Fort very well known in Britain?
A . They are the most attractive women in Britain.
B . They are the most popular film stars.
C . They appear almost every night in TV plays.
D . They are the first women news announcers
正确答案:They are the first women news announcers
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是"有关某件事发生的原因"。

从听力短文第5句"she was the first woman news
announcer"和第7句"have a woman news announcer and they chose Anna Fort"提供的信息，判断出这两位女士出名的原因与选项中
的"They are the first women news announcers on British television"表示的含义相关。

2. When does Anna read the news on TV?
A . At 10 in the evening.
B . At 9 in the morning.
C . At 10 in the morning.
D . At 9 in the evening.
正确答案:At 10 in the evening.
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是"做某事的时间"。

根据听力短文第3句中"and Anna reads the ten o'clock news
on Independent Television"，和最后一句中的"that night to see Anna Fort"判断出本句与选项中的"At 10 in the evening"含义相同。

3. How do we know that Anna's first appearance on TV was also a big attraction?
A . Fewer people watched Susan's program from then on.
B . Anna's photographs appeared frequently in newspapers.
C . The number of viewers increased by millions
D . People still talk a lot about it.
正确答案:The number of viewers increased by millions
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是"某件事情发生的方式"。

根据听力短文倒数第1句中的"millions of people who
don't normally watch the program decided to watch it"与选项中的"The number of viewers of her program that day increased by
millions"含义相关。

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1. What do we know about women prisoners in Britain?
A . They are a small portion of the prison population
B . They are ordered to do cooking and cleaning.
C . They are kept in open prisons.
D . They are allowed out of the prison grounds They are allowed out of the prison grounds
正确答案:They are a small portion of the prison population
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…某件事情的现状‟。

从听力短文第2段第1句中…around 5% of the prison
population are women.‟判断出，选项中的"They are a small portion of the prison population "符合题意
2. In what way are open prisons different from closed prisons?
A . Most of their prisoners are expected to work.
B . Some prisoners are allowed to study outside
C . Their prisoners are allowed freedom to visit their families.
D . Their prisoners are often sent to special centers for skill training.
正确答案:Some prisoners are allowed to study outside
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…一种物体和另一种的区别在于‟。

从听力短文最后一段最后一句中…And some
are allowed out of the ground to study or do community work‟判断出，选项中的"Some of their prisoners are allowed to study
or work outside prisons"符合题意。

3. What do we learn about prisoners in Britain?
A . They are encouraged to do maintenance for the training center.
B . They can choose to do community work.
C . Most of them get paid for their work
D . They have to cook their own meals.
正确答案:Most of them get paid for their work
题目详解:依据选项中提供的信息，判断出问题涉及到的是…对某件事情了解的程度‟。

从听力短文第2段第6句中…Most of them are paid
for what they do, whether it is doing maintenance or cooking and cleaning‟判断出，选项中的"Most of them get paid for their
work"符合题意。

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1. What's the purpose of the scientists in studying tree rings?
A . To analyze the composition of different trees.
B . To find out the origin of carb0-14 on earth.
C . To examine the chemical elements in the Ice Age.
D . To look into the pattern of solar wing activity.
正确答案:To look into the pattern of solar wing activity.。