听力原文: Russian Defense Minister Igor Rodionov travels to China Sunday to strengthen military and technological ties between the two countries. Mr. Rodionov says such cooperation strengthens the security of both countries. During his 6-day visit, Mr. Rodionov plans to hold talks with Chinese Defense Minister Chi Haotian. NATO's plan to expand into Central and Eastern Europe concerns Russia. Russian officials arc seeking closer ties with India, Iran and China to balance expanding NATO.
The Russian official's visit to China aims at______.
A. strengthening security cooperation
B. expanding into Central and Eastern Europe
C. discussing border issues
D. reaching a bilateral agreement in economy
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听力原文: Those who had seen the film at previous sessions are divided into groups studying the elements of a petroleum-free community: food, water, shelter, health and medicine, and alternate energy sources. The energy group, which includes two solar equipment installers and a re- tired engineer/physicist, will study existing alternative energy sources and determine which are possible here. Also on the list are alternate-fuel transit systems, energy waste and conservation potential, and the offerings of at least two bio-diesel suppliers. The shelter group is considering such alternate building styles and how much of the needed material can be produced locally. Group members want to know how many people will need housing in the future and how to develop new housing without jeopardizing agricultural land. Opportunities for making existing housing more energy efficient and building shared-housing communities are also on the list. The health and medicine group is looking at incorporating alternative heating systems in the incoming hospital, social service networks, local cultivation of medicinal plants, and legal obstacles to alternative medical approaches.
The water group wants to know the amount needed for a family of four and the possibility of salvaging more of the rainy season's abundance.
What is the main topic of this passage?
A. The gathering of a film club.
B. The study of the elements of a petroleum-free community.
C. The division of labour among the members of a community.
D. The research program of alternate energy sources.
听力原文: Planned peace talks between rebels and the Zairian government again have been postponed. Zaire's President Mobutu Sese Seko apparently requested the delay. South African Deputy Foreign Minister Azzi Pahad announced late Saturday that the talks now are to begin Sunday. He says Mr. Mobutu has told organizers of the talks that he will meet with rebel leader Laurent Kabila. The talks are to take place on a South African navy ship near the coast of Congo. President Mobutu has cancer and reportedly is weak. He has been waiting since Friday to meet with Mr. Kabila. The rebel leader did not arrive because of what he described 'as security concerns. The rebels have seized control of two-thirds of Zaire in less than 7 months.
The peace talks between rebels and the Zairian government______.
A. have been cancelled
B. are put to a later time
C. took place according to schedule
D. took place ahead of schedule
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced in a statement yesterday that Afghanistan would play in the Under-23 Tournament at the games in Busan. Afghanistan's first match will be against Iran on September 2The group's other teams are Qatar and Lebanon.
Afghanistan was a founding member of the confederation in the 1950s before entering long periods of war and factional fighting. The country's chaos was largely ended after US-led forces overthrew the Taliban regime last year in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States.
During the soccer World Cup in June, the president of Afghanistan's Football Association (AFA), Abdul Alim Kohistani, said he hoped his country would be able to take part in the Asian Games.
Afghanistan's first match will be against______.
A. Mongolia
B. South Korea
C. Iran
D. Qatar
听力原文: It was not until the Middle Ages that gardens once more became important in British life. Monasteries had both kitchen gardens and herb gardens to provide the practicalities of food and medicine. The monastery cloister provided an open green space surrounded by covered walks, generally with a well, or fountain at the centre. Castles sometimes made room for small courtyard gardens, with paths through raised flower beds. Other common features of medieval castle gardens include turf seats and high mounds, or mounts, which provided a view over the castle walls. As castles gave way to fortified manor houses in the later medieval period, the garden became a simple green space surrounded by hedges or fences. Games such as bowls or tennis took place on the lawn. The next stage of the English garden came after the Reformation. Many landowners enclosed common land to create parks for keeping deer or cattle. This "natural" landscape gave way to formal gardens near the house, still sheltered from the outside world by hedges or walls. The 18th century saw a swing from Renaissance formality to a more "natural" look. Lines were no longer straight, paths curve and wander, and parterres were replaced by grass. The garden became open, a park joining the house to the outside world rather than a carefully nurtured refuge from it.
What is this passage mainly about?
A. The history of the English gardens.
B. The English gardens in the Middle Ages.
C. The features of the current English gardens.
D. The passion of the English people for gardens.