Why are now male reporters prepared to acknowledge that fatherhood affects their reporting, too?
A. They are influenced by their female counterparts in their work.
B. They can no longer remain detached.
C. They are more open-minded now.
D. They have been feminized.
See the city first from the water. In the harbour sits Denmark's best-known landmark: the Little Mermaid. Remember her? She left the world of the Sea People in search of a human soul in one of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fantasies. From the harbour you can get a feel for the attractive "city of green spires". At twilight Or in cloudy weather, the copper-covered spires of old castles and churches lend the city a dream-like atmosphere; you'll think you've stepped into a watercolour painting.
Copenhagen is a city on a human scale. You don't have to hurry to walk the city's centre in less than an hour. Exploring it will take much longer. But that's easy. Copenhagen was the first city to declare a street for pedestrians only. The city has less traffic noise and pollution than any other European capital.
Stroll away from the harbour along the riverbanks, you'll see the modest Amalienborg Palace first. Completed in the mid 18th century, it still houses the royal family. The Danish Royal Guard is on duty. At noon, watch the changing of the guard.
Churches and castles are almost all that remain of the original city. See one of the spires up close--really close--at the 17th century Church of Our Savior. Brave souls may climb the 150 stairs winding outside the spire to its top. If you're afraid of heights, or if it's a windy day, you can forget the climb. But then you'll miss the magnificent view.
Keep going, to the Christiansborg Palace. The town of Copenhagen began here. Stop and visit the medieval castle. Parliament and the Royal Reception Chambers are open, too. Then continue to Nyhavn, a narrow waterway dug by soldiers in 1673, you'll understand why Hans Christian Andersen' made this charming waterway his home. A specially-built mirror outside his apartment window allowed him to peek unseen at the world outside.
Nyhavn is peaceful, an ideal place for lingering and people-watching. You'll usually see them dressed casually, though they are among Europe's affluent people. Danes are taught not to stand out in a crowd. But they do know how to party, especially during holidays.
To see them having fun, and to have some fun yourself, cross Andersens Boulevard and enter Tivoli Gardens. You won't be alone. More than five million people a year come here. They come to dance, dine, take in outdoor and indoor concerts, see ballets and laugh at the mimes. One tip: bring a lot of money. Some of the more than 20 restaurants are among the city's most expensive. Even without money, you can still enjoy the proud old trees, the coloured night lights and the beautiful gardens. You might feel as if you are in a fairy tale.
The passage is probably taken from______.
A. a geological book
B. a fairy-tale book
C. a travel book
D. an architecture book
听力原文: American researchers have made a discovery that might help them better understand the mysterious sense of smell. VOA' s Jessica Bermon reports. There are about a thousand protein receptors in the nose that tell the brain what it's smelling. Each receptor can detect one or more odors but scientists have never before linked a specific odor molecule to a particular receptor. Writing in the journal Science, researchers at New York's Columbia University report doing just that with a meat odor and a receptor in the noses of rats. Steward Fairstine led the team of investigators. He says humans are capable of decerning something like ten thousand different odors. Mr. Fairstine says the research might also tell scientists more a- bout brain chemicals and hormones which are part of the same family as odor receptors. Jessica Bermon, VOA news Washington.
The discovery by American researchers might help them understand ______.
A. human beings
B. the mystery
C. the sense of smell
D. the space