单选题 Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news.
At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the
questions. Now, listen to the news.
单选题
The Austria Big Dry ______.
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[听力原文]29-30
Australia's Big Dry continues to tighten its grip. Much of the land is dying of thirst and has been reduced to dust. Many areas haven't had decent rainfall in months.
The Prime Minister, John Howard, has traveled to one hot and dry corner of New South Wales where 90% of the state is in drought to see the struggles endured by one farming community. Mr. Howard's government has spent more than half-a-billion dollars on drought relief and expects that figure to rise much further.
The cabinet will meet early next week to discuss possible changes and the Prime Minister appears to be sym pathetic. Concerns have also been raised about an increase in depression among farming families, not to mention rising debt.
单选题
What actions have been take by the government?