From the passage we can infer that real happiness of life belongs to those ______.
A. who are at the bottom of the society
B. who axe higher up in their social status
C. who prove better that their fellow-competitors
D. who could keep far away from this competitive world
There is a hot debate in America about ______.
A. whether those who are under 18 need cosmetic surgery
B. whether people should have "maintenance" work in their thirties
C. at what age people should have cosmetic surgery
D. whether cosmetic surgery should cater for the average person
听力原文: You've probably heard the slogan "save the whales". Do you know why the slogan began? It started as protest from people who want to ban whale hunting. Some types of whales are among the hundreds of endangered species. Many people believe that it is important to save endangered species to maintain the balance of nature. Already some species are extinct. Among them are passenger pigeon, dodo bird and Labrador duck. Of course, dinosaurs are extinct, too. But dinosaurs did not disappear because of humans. Today, as the human population increases all over the planet earth, less and less space remains for other species to live in their natural habitats. Species become endangered for many reasons, and hey are all related to humans. For example, we cut down forests and thus destroy the natural habitats of forest animals. We hunt, for fun, enjoyment, or excitement, some animals to their extinction, or near extinction. We kill to get animal products, such as bones or furs. Since the 19th century, people have been trying to protect wildlife with special programs. The endangered species act was passed in 1973, and by 1998, less than 1,000 animals' species were listed as endangered. Such animals as giant pandas and tiger are on the top. These species not only needs special measures and extra protection in order to survive, they also serve as umbrella species. Helping them helps numerous other species that live in the same habitats. We must ensure that the planet earth our children inherit will be home to elephants, tigers, giant pandas, whales and other wildlife specie as well as humans.
23.Why did people put up the slogan "save the whales"?
24.Which of the following is NOT a cause for the extinction of many a species?
25.When was the Endangered Species Act passed?
26.What is typical of umbrella species?
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A. They think whales are their friends.
B. They believe whales can save humans.
C. They wanted to ban whale-hunting.
D. They enjoy watching whales in an aquarium.
听力原文: W: Professor Pearson, could you give us a brief introduction of the well-known educational system for adult students in Sweden?
M: Yes, in Swedish we call it Folkbillnin, which means the popular non-formal and voluntary educational system for all ages. Although it has been made known very recently, the system has in fact evolved over a hundred years. People in Sweden come together to study on their own conditions, to listen to lectures, and to take part in social and cultural events.
W: Do they have to register for a school course and sit for a classroom teaching as well.
M: Not exactly. All study groups are referred to as study circles, which are conducted by a larger body called study associations. It is the most typical form. of liberal adult education in Sweden. A small group of people meet regularly for a period of time, most often a night per week to study a certain subject or theme, or to take part in a cultural activity. The circle consists of five to twelve participants, of whom one is the leader. In Sweden today, there are around 350,000 study circles every year with about two and a half million participants all together. They also arrange more than 200,000 cultural events with about 15 million participants or visitors.
W: This is really a large enrollment, given the total population in your country. But how are the study circle supported? Do you get government grants or are they privately funded?
M: Liberal adult education in Sweden is largely financed by grants from government, regional governments and local councils. The parliament has laid down the aims and conditions for granting government support. The aims are to further individuals~ own creativity, and broaden their interesting culture. Furthermore, priority should be given to such activities that aim at narrowing and bridging educational gaps and that are geared toward those who are educationally, socially and culturally disadvantaged.
19.How long has the Swedish adult educational system evolved?
20.Why do people participate in the activities of a study circle?
21.According to the man, how many study circles are them annually in Sweden today?.
22.Which of following is NOT an aim set by the parliament for the study circle?
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A. Five years.
B. Fi{teen years.
C. Fifty years.
D. A hundred years.