【答案解析】[听力原文]
Hello everyone, this is Alan Willis live from Westford Garden. Earlier this morning, Senator Erin Jameson, local residents, and members of the Westford Gardeners" Association marked the beginning of the state"s beautification project. People gathered together and planted trees, bushes, shrubs, and flowers. The senator"s efforts to promote a cleaner environment are aimed at making our state a more attractive place to live in. In about 15 minutes, Senator Jameson will speak to the public about this project. Please stand by for more updates after this short break.
[解析] 综合理解题 主旨
本题是询问广播的主旨，一定要注意听广播的开头部分。开头提到“Senator Erin Jameson, local residents...marked the beginning of the state"s beautification project.”，即参议员艾琳·詹姆森……标志着该州的美化工程开始，故正确答案是B. A local project。
单选题
What does the senator plan to do for the state?
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[解析] 细节题 特定细节
本题是询问参议员计划为该州做的事情，注意听与题目的核心词senator plan to do有关的内容。广播中提到“The senator"s efforts...are aimed at making our state a more attractive place to live in”，即参议员努力的目标是让该州成为更吸引人居住的地方，故正确答案是A. Improve its living conditions。
单选题
According to the speaker, what will happen in 15 minutes?
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[解析] 细节题 特定细节
本题是询问15分钟后将发生的事情，注意听提到题目的核心词15 minutes的部分。广播中提到“In about 15 minutes, Senator Jameson will speak to the public about this project.”，即15分钟后参议员詹姆森将向公众公布该工程，故正确答案是C. A government official will make a speech.。