【答案解析】[听力原文] Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to introduce Doctor Nora Solomon from Cal State University. Dr. Solomon is the foremost scholar at the nation's premier Environmental Science Department, and has worked as a consultant for the state of California. Early in her academic life, she wrote about the effects of environmental abuse on health and lifestyle choices. Lately, she has focused her critical mind on specific industries and the spread of non-native or nuisance plants. {{B}}She will talk to us about the impact of the paper industry on the environment. The speech will last about 90 minutes.{{/B}} Let's welcome Dr. Solomon.
[解析] 询问某个特定人物的身份时，首先要记住相关的人名，只有这样才有可能选出正确答案。通过文中的Dr. Solomon is the foremost scholar at the nation's premier Environmental Science Department可以得知，诺拉·所罗门博士是环境领域很有名的专家。
单选题
What will Dr. Nora Solomon talk about?
A. Raising public awareness of environmental policy
B. The health problems of people who live in cities
C. The impact of paper production on the environment
D. Improving environmental research technology
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[解析] 问题是询问演讲的主题。此题有些难度。本文看似很长，但是只要提前阅读问题和选项，之后再听本文的话，就可以顺利选出答案。通过本文后半部分出现的She will talk to us about the impact of the paper industry on the environment.可以得知，博士将就造纸业给环境带来的影响这方面的问题发表演讲。