听力原文:The Nobel Prize for Literature awarded annually since 1901 for outstanding contri
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A.A Nobel Prize winner is scheduled to deliver the opening speech.
B.The speaker of the opening ceremony will discuss the Nobel Prize.
C.A Nobel Prize winner told us who the speaker would be.
D.The winners of the Nobel Prize will be posted in the opening ceremony.
The blacks who received Nobel Prizes for Literature are:
A.Toni Morrison and Dereck Walcott.
B.Toni Morrison, John Steinbeck and Wole Soyinka.
C.Toni Morrison, Dereck Walcott and Wole Soyinka.
D.Toni Morrison, Dereck Walcott and John Steinbeck.
听力原文: For the last 82 years, Sweden's Nobel Academy has decided who will receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, thereby determining who will be elevated from the great and the near great to the immortal. But today the Academy is coming under heavy criticism both from the without and from within. Critics contend that the selection of the winners often has less to do with true writing ability than with the peculiar internal politics of the Academy and of Sweden itself. According to Ingmar Bjorksten, the cultural editor for one of the country's two major newspapers, the prize continues to represent "what people call a very Swedish exercise: reflecting Swedish tastes."
The Academy has defended itself against such charges of provincialism in its selection by asserting that its physical distance from the great literary capitals of the world actually serves to protect the Academy from outside influences. This may well be lame, but critics respond that this very distance may also be responsible for the Academy's inability to perceive accurately authentic trends in the literary world.
Regardless of concerns over the selection process, however, it seems that the prize will continue to survive both as an indicator of the literature that we most highly praise, and as an elusive goal that writers seek. If for no other reason, the prize will continue to be desirable for the financial rewards that accompany it; not only is the cash prize itself considerable, but it also dramatically increases sales of an author's books.
How long has the Nobel Prize in Literature existed?
A.28 years.
B.80 years.
C.82 years.
D.102 years.
听力原文: The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2005 is awarded to the English writer, Harold Pinter. He is regarded as Britain's greatest living playwright. Mr. Pinter has written more than 30 works, and he is best known for his sparse style, dubbed "Pinteresque," which takes full advantage of the pauses and silences that build the dramatic effect. He is widely acknowledged to have influenced an entire generation of British writers. Mr. Pinter also has never shied away from fierce political debate. This human rights campaigner and anti-war activist has in recent years been an outspoken critic of the war in Iraq.
Which of the following is NOT true about Harold Pinter?
A.He is famous for his plays,
B.He sets up a new writing style.
C.He is concerned about human rights.
D.He is an active political figure.
听力原文: Former U. S. president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter on Sunday condemned preparations for a unilateral U.S. attack on Iraq, saying it would be an unjust war "almost unprecedented in the history of civilized nations." In an article in The New York Times, Carter said profound changes in U.S. foreign policy had reversed "consistent bipartisan (由两党成员组成的,代表两党的;由两党支持的) commitments that for more than two centuries have earned our nation greatness." Carter, who served as president from 1977 to 1981, said that during his term he was "severely provoked by international crises.” “I became thoroughly familiar with the principles of a just war, and it is clear that a substantially unilateral attack on Iraq does not meet these standards," he said in his article.
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter on Sunday condemned a unilateral U.S. attack on Iraq
A.at Nobel Prize awarding ceremony
B.in The New York Times
C.in The Washington Post
D.at the Capitol Hall
M: Why bother? You'll see her at supper.
Q: What does the man suggest the woman to do?
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A.To ask Susan to give a speech before supper.
B.To meet Susan in the hall after supper.
C.To call Susan immediately and tell her the news.
D.To tell Susan at supper about the news.
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter on Sunday condemned a unilateral U. S. attack on Iraq
A.at Nobel Prize awarding ceremony.
B.in The New York Times.
C.in The Washington Post.
D.at the Capitol Hall.
A.The Book Critics Circle Award.
B.The Nobel Prize for literature.
C.The Pulitzer Prize for fiction.
D.The National Book Award.
In what department would this class most likely be offered?
A.Economics of South America.
B.Latin American History.
C.United States history.
D.Political Science.
听力原文: Jane Addams came from a well-to-do and cultured family. She was so distressed about the misery of poor people that she left here fine home to spend her life in the slums of Chicago. In 1889, she established a settlement house where she initiated many projects such as a hot-lunch service for factory workers, day-care centres for little children, free classes for young people and adults, a gymnasium and an art gallery. Immigrants and other poor people came to her settlement house for advice and help as well as for fun. Jane Addams was also active in fighting against the use of child labour and against war. She worked for women' s right to vote and for improving the situation of the blacks. She initiated country vacation programmes for poor city children. Jane Addams had great influence on the development of social work in the United States and in other parts of the world. She promoted the idea of responsibility for the welfare of the poor. Settlement houses of a similar kind were founded in many poor neighbourhoods to make the lives of the poor more meaningful. In 1931, Jane Addams was awarded the Nobel Prize for what she had done for society.
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A.In day-care centres where little children were taken care of.
B.In areas in Chicago where poor people lived.
C.In places where hot lunch was provided for young people.
D.In schools where free classes were organized for young people.
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