【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[听力原文]
A Pew Research Center survey of more than 1,000 Americans conducted in April, 2016, finds that Americans continue to express largely positive views about the current state of their local public libraries. For instance, around three-quarters say that public libraries provide them with the resources they need. And 66% say the closing of their local public library would have a major impact on their community although notably, just 33% say this would have a major impact on them personally or on their family.
A majority of Americans feel libraries are doing a good job of providing a safe place for people to hang out or spend time as well as opening up educational opportunities for people of all ages. And roughly half think their libraries contribute "a lot" to their communities in terms of helping spark creativity among young people and providing a trusted place for people to learn about new technologies.
As in past Pew Research Center surveys of library use, the April 2016 survey also measured Americans' usage of and engagement with libraries. Overall, 53% of Americans aged 16 and older have had some interaction with a public library in the past year—either through an in-person visit, or using a library website. Some 48% of adults specifically visited a library, in the past 12 months, a modest increase from the 44% who said that in late 2015.
What do most Americans say about local public libraries?
本题问大多数美国人对地方公共图书馆的看法。录音中提到,调查发现,大约有四分之三的美国人(around three-quarters)认为公共图书馆给他们提供了所需要的资源(say that public libraries provide them with the resources they need),C与录音相符,故为答案。
A“图书馆有助于传播最新的科学技术”在录音中有所提及,但这是大约一半人的观点(roughly half think)而不是大多数人的观点,故排除。录音只提到图书馆给人们提供了一个可以闲逛和消磨时光的安全之所(a safe place),B“大大丰富了人们的休闲生活”属于过度推断,故排除。D“地方公共图书馆允许免费看电子书和视频”录音未提及。