Conversation One
W: I'm divorcing my husband.
M: How long have you been married?
W: Thirteen years.
M: Do you have children?
W: Yes, and I have to protect them from any more harm from my husband's irresponsibility.
M: So, what are your grounds for divorce?
W: Well, first of all, he keeps changing jobs.We've had to move four times in thirteen years.
M: And you believe that will be good grounds for divorce?
W: I do have a right to stability for my children and myself, don't I?
M: Aren't they his children, too?
W: But my husband is not fulfilling his duties.
M: Is he paying the bills?
W: Well, yes, but we just live around the poverty line. Our kids are being teased by other kids at school because we can't dress them in good clothes! We have to live in a small apartment and drive an old car.
M: Does the car run?
W: Yes, but ,it looks old!
M: Do you yell at him and call him names?
W: Well, he yells at me!
M: So, these are the reasons to not honor your husband. Are you going to give him joint custody in this divorce?
W: No, just visitation rights.
M: Why?
W: Because the law permits me to.
M: And, what about the financial demands of this divorce?
W: I'm demanding half of all we have, which isn't much, and large support payments.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. What does the woman think of her husband?
20. Which of the following is NOT a reason for her to divorce her husband?
21. What will the husband probably get if his wife wins the case of divorce according to the conversation?
Conversation Two
M: The Republican Party in America is opposing stem cell research. I find it hard to believe that in this day and age, someone would do that.
W: Stem cell research sounds pretty impressive, I'll admit. But just what is it?
M: Well, a stem cell is a special type of cell. It is a general cell that, when it divides, can become any specific type of cell.
W: You mean, a stem cell can become a heart cell? Or a brain cell or a kidney cell?
M: That's about it. Stem cells are a part of the body's maintenance and repair system. When they divide, they can become any cell type.
W: I guess there would be some tremendous medical advantages in that sort of research.
M: You've said a mouthful. Recently, scientists were able to help a man who lost a jawbone from cancer. They recreated bone material for his jaw from stem cells. What it means is that since the new bone was created out of the person's own cells, there was no problem with rejection because the DNA was the same.
W: I bet the person was delighted. Why would anyone oppose that sort of research? It would seem to have endless potential to benefit the human race.
M: I agree, but there are people who think we should not interfere with nature and manipulate "what is natural".
W: It's easier to hold such a narrow view if you're not in a position to need the benefits of the research. If you're missing a jawbone because of cancer, you probably would support the research.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
22. What is special about a stem cell?
23. When can a stem cell become another cell type?
24. According to the conversation, why do some people oppose stem cell research?
25. What is the conversation mainly about?
Section B
26. C 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. C 31. A 32. C 33. D 34. D 35.C本新闻共 6页,当前在第 2页 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
