听力题 Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[听力原文] Big fast food chains in New York City have started to obey a first-of-its-kind rule requiring them to post calorie counts right on the menu . Cathy Nonas is with the New York City Department of Health. "We wanted to give people an opportunity to actually see the calories before they purchase the food and make a decision, an informed decision that if they want to make the healthier choice—if they want to eat fewer calories—they can. And we expect this will have a huge impact on obesity. And of course, if it has an impact on obesity, it will have an impact on diabetes, and heart disease, and high blood pressure." The new rule was introduced as part of an anti-obesity campaign that also includes a recent citywide ban on artificial trans fats in restaurant food. The menu rule only applies to restaurants that serve standardized portion sizes and have 15 or more locations nationwide. Starting last Saturday, chains big enough to fall under the rule will face penalties of up to 2,000 dollars for not showing calorie information in a prominent spot on their menus, preferably next to the price. What are big fast food chains in New York City required to do according to the new rule? [解析] 四个选项均为动词短语,描述了四种不同的行为或举措。听到问题后立刻回忆所听新闻内容,结合选项作答。 新闻开头提到,纽约市的大型快餐连锁店已经开始遵循全新的规定,即要求它们在菜单上直接标明卡路里数,故本题应选B。
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[听力原文] What will happen to big restaurant chains that violate the new rule? [解析] 四个选项均以they开头,并描述了四种负向的结果或情况,推测本题问的应该是某件事的后果。听到问题后立刻回忆所听新闻内容,结合选项作答。 新闻结尾处提到,规模大到足以适用该规定的连锁店如果没有将卡路里信息列入菜单的显著位置(最好是价格旁边),将面临高达2000美元的罚款,故本题应选A。