【答案解析】[听力原文]83-85
Seismologists report that an earthquake was recorded in the northern islands of Japan today at approximately 6:30 A.M. Tremors were felt as far away as Hawaii. This is the third earthquake that has occurred in that area since the beginning of this year. The last one occurred just two months ago. Fortunately, no one was reported hurt, and there was little damage to property. According to scientists, this recent series of minor tremors indicate that a more serious incident could occur in that area in the near future.
The announcement is about an earthquake in Japan. Choice (A) associates riot with damage to. Choices (B) and (C) are natural disasters that are not mentioned.
单选题
When was the last time this happened in the same area?
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】The last earthquake occurred two months ago. Choice (A) confuses the number one with the pronoun one, as in The last one occurred Choice (C) confuses three with the third. Choice (D) repeats the word year.
单选题
How much damage was done to property?
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】There was little damage to property. Choices (A), (C), and (D) are contradicted by little damage.