【答案解析】[听力原文]
More than 6,000 delegates from 194 nations have gathered in the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires for the 10th annual United Nations Convention on Climate Change. Monday's opening ceremony allowed participants to reflect on recent accomplishments and look to the future.
单选题
How many foreigners were killed in the bombing?
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[听力原文]
In Afghanistan, a suicide bomber crashed his car into a group of security vehicles Thursday. The bombing in Kabul killed two foreigners including an American. Afghan officials say eight other people were wounded including at least two Afghans.
单选题
Which country is one of the members in the Middle East Quartet?
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[听力原文]
Diplomats from the group known as "the Middle East Quartet" have met in Jerusalem. The diplomats considered a plan to name British Prime Minister Tony Blair as a Middle East diplomat. They were also to discuss how to restart peace efforts between Israelis and Arabs. The diplomats did not comment after their meeting. In London, Mr. Blair said he would do whatever he could to help bring about a lasting resolution of the dispute between Israelis and Palestinians. His term as prime minister ends Wednesday. The Middle East Quartet includes the European Union, Russia, the United Nations and the United States.
单选题
Which part of the country was hit by the windstorm ?
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[听力原文]
A powerful windstorm hit southwestern Pakistan Tuesday. The windstorm was blamed for killing at least ten people. Tens of thousands of others fled to higher ground. The windstorm had winds of up to 130 kilometers an hour when it hit Balochistan province.
单选题
What is the nationality of the hostages?
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[听力原文]
Taliban rebels in Afghanistan say South Korea has a few more hours to negotiate the release of 23 kidnapped South Koreans. The rebels say they will kill the hostages unless Taliban prisoners are released. The Taliban told news groups that negotiations are not going well. The hostages were serving in Afghanistan as aid volunteers.