听力原文: An Iraq army general in charge of the Interior Ministry's armored bridge has been kidnapped in Baghdad. Police said the brigade's general Jalal Mohammed Salah was pulled from his car in the western Mansour district of the city. It's the latest in a series of abductions of senior Iraq security figures. Mr. Salah's 1,600—strong armored brigade is used in major operations against criminals and insurgents.
What happened to the Iraq army general in Baghdad?
A. He was bombed.
B. He was kidnapped.
C. He ran into a car accident.
D. He fell off the bridge.
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听力原文: For years now, the world's fastest trains, operating in Japan and France, have been stuck at a maximum operating speed of around three hundred kilometers an hours-in fact the latest Japanese bullet trains travel a bit slower than their predecessors, the emphasis of the designers being more on smoothness and economy. Now JR East, the country's largest railway company, has unveiled a much faster train, capable of sustained speeds of around 360 kilometers an hour.
The new train, which has been displayed in a dazzling teal color, looks very similar to the streamlined models already running on Japan's high-speed railways, except for one unusual feature—extra emergency brakes in the form. of cat's ears—this, a response to the derailment of a bullet train after an earthquake last year.
The Japanese bullet trains ______.
A. can run faster than 300 kilometers an hour
B. run more smoothly
C. are more costly
D. are much more beautiful
听力原文:W: Are you willing to be nominated for the chairmanship?
M: I'm anything but willing to be nominated.
What does the man mean?
A. He is willing to be nominated.
B. He is more than willing to.
C. He is not willing at all.
D. He is not any more than willing.
Telescopes across the world, and in Earth orbit, will be watching the giant spray of debris thrown out by the impact. The brightened comet in the constellation Virgo may even be visible to the naked eye, allowing members of the public around the world to join in this historic moment in astronomy.
What can we learn about the impactor?
A. It is a little more than 180 kg.
B. It is about 3 tons.
C. It travels at a speed of 37 thousand kilometers all hour.
D. It travels at a speed of 17 thousand kilometers an hour.
听力原文:M: Mr. Smith, what do you think of our assignments?
W: You have done some very good work. I hope you can keep it up.
What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Manager and secretaries.
B. Director and board members.
C. Professor and students.
D. Senator and representatives.