Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.
听力原文: Now medical researchers say the wonderful feeling that comes with spring is not just in the artists' minds. The researchers say it is a real change in body chemistry that takes place as our bodies react to the longer days. They say we arc sensitive to the brightness, the color and the amount of light we see.
Too much sunlight, of course, can be dangerous. It can cause bums and skin cancer and can damage the eyes. But studies have shown that we need controlled amounts of sunlight or in- tense electric light all year long. In fact, light is being used effectively to treat emotional problems, skin diseases and even some kinds of cancer.
Many people overcome the effects of less sunlight in winter. They move toward sunlight as if it were a manager. They choose to work at a desk near a window. They like to sit in sunny rooms. They turn on as many electric lights as they can. They shop in brightly lighted stores and stay away from dark ones. Sometimes they travel to warm, sunny places in winter.
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A real change in body chemistry.
B. Importance of much sunlight.
C. Effects of less sunlight in winter.
D. Relationship between sunlight and health.
No investment offers a better return than giving the children the best start in life. Research has shown that for every US $1 spent -I would say invested -- on early childhood programs, countries enjoy cost savings of US $7. That is a pretty spectacular return. But it should not be surprising. It should be obvious.
Young children who receive good early care are less likely to die, get sick, fail in their school education or require remedial services. They will be able to support themselves and their families, push their societies forwards and help to break cycles of illness, deprivation and discrimination. Investing in early childhood plays a direct role in sustainable poverty reduction.
By young, I mean from before birth until the child is established in school at about the age of eight, but the first three years -- including the pre-birth period -- are particularly vital. This is when mental and physical capacities are forming and gaining strength.
UNICEF, the United Nations international Children's Emergency Fund, has long recognized the importance of these early years. More than half our program budget is devoted to early childhood. But last year, we went one step further. We made integrated early childhood development one of our five priorities (alongside girls' education, immunization (接种), HIV/AIDS and child protection).
Progress in one area contributes to progress in others. Tackling deficiencies in iron and iodine (碘) will improve not just physical health, but long-term brain development. The children of a healthy, educated, secure mother will thrive, rather than simply survive. Enhancing the role of fathers pays equal dividends (红利).
We need to focus most intensely on the under-threes, looking for ways to strengthen families' ability to care for their children, increasing their access to good quality, basic services, promoting gender equality and reinforcing national policies.
It also requires us to look at the health of women, because a young child's future is shaped by its mother's well-being before and during pregnancy.
Which is NOT the reason for the early childhood investment?
A. It plays an essential role in fighting against poverty constantly.
B. Countries will save later costs by seven times the amount once invested.
C. Young children who receive good early care will thrive physically and mentally.
D. Research has invested US $1 for each child and the countries have enjoyed the benefits.
A.To discuss the final arrangements with the woman.B.To see the restaurant where the r
A. To discuss the final arrangements with the woman.
B. To see the restaurant where the reception is held.
C. To place an order with the woman.
D. To arrange for someone to meet him at the airport.
A.Wasted time.B.Connection costs.C.Lost emails.D.All of the above.
A. Wasted time.
B. Connection costs.
C. Lost emails.
D. All of the above.