单选题 You will hear three passages. Before listening to each one, read the questions related to it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. You will hear each piece ONLY ONCE.
单选题 Which is the biggest city in South Africa?
  • A. Cape Town.
  • B. Durban.
  • C. Bloemfontein.
  • D. Johannesburg.
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[听力原文] As the FIFA Confederation Cup catches more and more attention around the globe, there are a rising number of people who have turned to look at the city of Johannesburg, where the game takes place. Covering an area of 269 square-kilometers, Johannesburg is the biggest city in South Africa with a population of 630000. It is also known as "City of Gold" for the biggest gold mine region in the world is in the city. Meanwhile, Johannesburg is one of the most advanced cities on the continent, skyscrapers with different shapes are seen everywhere in the city, along with a great many of modern shopping centers. A well-designed highway net runs through the whole region. The Ellis Park Stadium with a capacity of 60000 locates at the center of Johannesburg. It was reconstructed in 2009. It is not only the stadium of the FIFA Confederation Cup, but also the racing place for the opening game of the 2010 World Cup. To watch the football game in Johannesburg, you can get to Ellis Stadium conveniently by taxi or special bus. People may concern about the security in this gold city, which suffers the highest crime rate in the world. To maintain public security during the Confederation Cup and the upcoming World Cup, the organizers have dispatched thousands of policemen and safe guards in an effort to present Johannesburg with a new image.
单选题 Where will the opening game of the 2010 World Cup held?
  • A. In the Orlando Stadium.
  • B. In the Ellis Park Stadium.
  • C. In the Wanderers Stadium.
  • D. In the Green Point Stadium.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】
单选题 Which is true about the city?
  • A. It is the second advanced city in Africa.
  • B. It has the biggest gold mine region in the world.
  • C. It is very safe for visitors.
  • D. It will hold the 2012 Olympic Games.
【正确答案】 B
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