听力原文: (30[D]) Tens of thousands of furious students and local residents, angry over NATO's bombing of China's Embassy in Yugoslavia, continued their anti-US, anti-NATO demonstrations for the second day. (29[B]) The demonstrators — carrying Chinese flags, banners and photos of the three journalists killed in the attack — condemned the bombing. They also voiced their support for the stand taken by the Chinese Government. Residents lining both sides of the street supported the students, joining them in shouting slogans and singing the Chinese national anthem.
The victims of the bombing are ______.
A. college students
B. reporters
C. embassy officials
D. local residents
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听力原文: The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution renewing the UN peace-keeping force in Rwanda for another 6 months while reducing its size by more than half. (26[C]) The UN resolution authorizes the reduction of the UN assistance mission in Rwanda (25[A]) from 5000 troops to 2300 troops within three months and to 1800 troops within four months. The resolution is a compromise between a proposal by UN Secretary General to cut the UN force in half and Rwandans' wish for an even larger reduction. Rwandan authorities say they have assumed responsibility for national security following last year's Hutu-led genocide, reducing the need for UN peace-keeping. (26[B], [D]) The UN force will also help with the training of the national police force and with the delivery of humanitarian aid.
The reduction of ______ UN peace-keeping troops within 4 months from Rwanda is authorized.
A. 5000
B. 2300
C. 3200
D. 1800
听力原文: (22[A]) Now have a look at what's been happening on the financial markets. On the share market in Tokyo, the Nikei is down 110 points at 21,705. (21[C]) In New York the Dow closed down 71 points at 5,549. Earlier London's 100 share index was 20 points lower at 3,805. In early Asian trading, the dollar is at once German Mark 2 point 4 and it's at 180 point 2 Japanese Yen.
The Dow closed down at ______.
A. 180 point 2
B. 3,805
C. 5,549
D. 50 point 1
听力原文: (27[B]) World marathon record holder Paula Radcliffe has decided to fun at 34 in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing Athens disappointment.
(26[C]) The Briton failed to finish in either the marathon or 10,000m in last August's Games in Athens.
"It was never a case of if I get what I want in Athens I will back off," Radcliffe told the Dally Mail.
"I always wanted another Games. I hope to make 2012 too, maybe not at the same revel but I hope to make the team.'
(28[A]) She said the misery of Athens offered her a new incentive.
"Underneath it all, it has made me more determined to come back and show what I can do," she said.
Radcliffe has no object on her schedule for the rest of the year and will probably make herself away from race till next April's London marathon.
What was Paula Radcliff's performance like in Athens?
A. It was a success.
B. She failed one event in Athens.
C. It was a failure.
D. She had a new world record there.
听力原文: Scientists say sharks have lived in the world's oceans for millions of years. Scientists say there are more than three- hundred-fifty different kinds of sharks.
(14[B]) Sharks do not have bones, and a shark has an extremely good sense of smell. It can find small amounts of substances in the water, such as blood, body liquids and chemicals produced by animals. Sharks also sense electrical and magnetic power linked to nerves and muscles of living animals. These powerful senses help them find their food. Some sharks will eat just about anything. Many unusual things have been found in the stomachs of some large sharks. They include shoes, dogs, a cow's foot and metal protective clothing.
About forty percent of the different kinds of sharks lay eggs. The others give birth to live young. (15[C]) Some sharks carry their young inside their bodies like humans do.
Scientists are beginning to understand the importance of sharks to humans. (16[B]) Medical researchers want to learn more about the shark's body defense system against disease. They know that sharks recover quickly from injuries. Sharks appear never to suffer infections, cancer or heart diseases.
What is this passage mainly about?
A. Call On people to protect sharks.
B. Point out the living environment of sharks.
C. Explain why the sharks are dangerous.
D. An introduction to sharks.