听力原文:F: When will Mr. Scott from GM come to our company?
M: Well, he planned to come on July 23, but he called yesterday telling be had to go to Spain on business with his boss. Now he's planning to come next Friday, that's July 31st.
F: I see.
•For questions 1-8 you will hear eight short recordings.
•For each question, mark one letter (A, B or C) for the correct answer.
•You will hear the eight recordings twice.
When will Mr. Scott come?
A. July 23
B. July 31
C. July 3
听力原文: The majority of Australia state and central governments have signed a deal to safeguard the country's water resources. A multi-million dollar scheme to revive one of its most important river basins has also been approved,
Australia is the world's driest continent. There's general agreement that the country has to use water more efficiently. In many parts supplies are in crisis.
At a meeting in Canberra, the Council of Australian Governments has approved a national water plan. It attempts to balance environmental concerns and the needs of the community. The amount of water taken from rivers for commercial use is to be cut and farmers will be compensated.
At the heart of the initiative is a 350 million dollar scheme to revitalize the Murray Darling river basin. It's one of-the most important water courses in the country and stretches across four states in south-eastern Australian. In recent times, it's been badly affected by excessive irrigation and a lack of rain.
However, there was a concern that projects to help revive other struggling rivers will not be funded. A special commission is to be set up and will help develop the trade in water between the states and territories. Domestic consumers could soon face permanent restrictions, such is the perilous state of supplies in many parts of the country.
What is the passage mainly about?
A. Crisis in Australia.
B. Excessive irrigation in Australia.
C. Lack of rain in Australia.
D. Water shortage in Australia.
听力原文: Government officials in India say several people are being tested for bird flu in the region where the country's first outbreak of the deadly H5N1 strain in poultry has been discovered. Maharashtra state's minister for animal husbandry says 50,000 birds have died in a poultry farm north of Bombay. In Vienna, Austrian officials say the H5N1 virus is spreading in that country, with a discovery of a dead swan in the city and other birds in the countryside. Earlier, Indonesia's health ministry said US health officials confirmed the latest bird flu death in Indonesia. And Hong Kong, officials said a dead magpie was infected with the deadly strain.
Several Indians are being tested for ______.
A. the SARS
B. the AIDS
C. the bird flu
D. the TB
听力原文:W: Good afternoon, sir.
M: Good afternoon. I'd like a booth in the nonsmoking section, if you have one.
W: Right this way, please. Follow me. Will this booth be all right?
M: The one by the window would be better, thanks.
W: May I bring you something to begin with, a drink or some appetizers perhaps?
M: No appetizer for me, thanks. I'd like an iced tea, decaffeinated or herbal. What flavors do you have?
W: We have mint, peach, or raspberry.
M: Bring me a large mint, please.
W: Will that be all, or are you ready to order?
M: Yes, I am. I'll have the veggie sandwich on whole wheat. Hold the mayonnaise, please.
W: That comes with your choice of soup or a salad.
M: What soups do you have?
W: We have potato, bean, tomato, vegetable beef, or cream of broccoli.
M: Does the potato soup have pork in it?
W: Yes, it has pieces of ham.
M: Well, then I'll have the cream of broccoli.
W: Will that be all?
M: Yes, I think so. Please bring me the check when you return with our food. I'm pressed for time. Thank you.
W: Ok.
What kind of drink did the man order?
A. Peach tea.
B. Mint water.
C. Iced tea.
D. Raspberry herbal.