听力原文:Business leaders and educators were at the National Geographic Society headquarters in Washington D.C.recently to unveil a new public education campaign designed to give kids the tools to become better world citizens. Janice Bell is Research Director for the Roper public polling organization, which is part of the campaign. "You know, our futures are much more tightly tied together including that of the United States and the world.And we are really finding that young people are unprepared for this increasingly global future." The survey included 510'people between the ages of 18 and 24 from all over the US. They were asked basic questions about world geography and current events using maps and other materials. The results were startling to some. Ms. Bell adds, "Yes, young Americans had a hard time finding certain countries on a map or a region of the world.But what was more important, this (demonstrates) a lack of a functional knowledge."
What is the most appropriate title for the passage?
American Youth Failing Geography
B. United States and the Whole World
C. American Youth
D. A New Public Education Campaign
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What does the author think of the American youth?
A. Disappointed.
B. Excited.
C. Worrisome.
D. Satisfied.
听力原文:Malaria is one of the three most prevalent serious diseases in the world.The others are tuberculosis and AIDS. Nearly 500 million people are infected worldwide each year. More than one million die. According to UNICEF, the UN's children's organization, more than 90 percent of all malaria cases are in sub-Saharan Africa.Two thousand African children die daily from the disease. Dr. Patrick Kaucher is with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "In rural Africa, one out of every five children born doesn't survive until his fifth birthday." Malaria is transmitted from person to person via mosquitoes that carry the parasite. Malaria rapidly destroys red blood cells, which deliver oxygen and nutrients to the rest of the body. The disease is preventable and treatable, but most of Africa does not have adequate resources to do either.
What is the most appropriate title for the passage?
A. Prevalent Diseases in the World
B. Disease Control and Prevention
C. Malaria -- A Fatal Disease
D. Sub-Saharan African Children
According to the passage, air bags are another device that ______.
A. adds safety to car driving
B. is going to replace seat belts
C. comes out slowly to function
D. prevents cars from running too fast
A.Patient and doctor.B.Husband and wife.C.Teacher and student.D.Manager and secretary.
A. Patient and doctor.
B. Husband and wife.
C. Teacher and student.
D. Manager and secretary.