A strong El Nino is often associated with wet winters over the southern U.S., as well as drought in Indonesia, Philippines and Australia.
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听力原文: Education is required and free for every child in the United States. Most children start by the age of six. They attend eight years of elementary school and four years of high school (or secondary school). The money for free public schools comes from taxes, and each state is responsible for its own educational system. State legislatures set the educational requirements but leave the management of the schools in the hands of the local communities. Most states require their children to go to school until a certain age. This age varies form. 16 to 18 according to the laws of the individual states. The Federal Government contributes funds to the states for additional school services.
After graduation from the high school, a student can start his higher education in a twoyear college, a fouryear college, a university, or a specialized professional school either public or private. Most colleges admit students on the basis of their high school records. The cost of the college education is great in private universities, but it is much less in those supported by states and cities. Many students receive scholarships' form. the schools, the Government, or private foundations and organizations. More than 50% of the college students work to help pay their college expenses. Only 2% of the population of the country cannot read and write.
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A. From the Federal Government
B. From the state legislatures
C. From taxes
D. From the parents of the school children
听力原文:M: I heard you got full marks in the English exam. Congratulations!
W: Thanks. I'm sure you also did a good job.
Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
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A math teacher and his student.
B. A teacher and his colleague.
C. A librarian and a student.
D. A student and his classmate.
听力原文:M: Hello, this is David. I have an appointment with Mr. Black for ten o'clock this morning, but I'm afraid I'll have to be about fifteen minutes late.
W: That's all right He doesn't have another appointment schedule till eleven o'clock.
Q: When will David most probably meet Mr. Black?
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At 10:00
B. At 10:15
C. At 10:45
D. At 11:00
A.His teacherB.His roommateC.A doctorD.Dean Williams
A. His teacher
B. His roommate
C. A doctor
Dean Williams