英语新闻听力教程(文本+答案)_杨世登1-10Unit_缺(20)

Section C

Item 1

The European Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson is facing criticism from France and some other countries over negotiations on a new global trade agreement. At today‘s EI foreigner ministers meeting Mr. Mandelson is being called on to clarify concessions he is said to have made to reduce EU farm subsidies as part of a deal to help less-developed countries. There were suggestions the cuts are more generous than those agreed by EU member states and that Mr. Mandelson is exceeding his mandate. He‘s denied the accusation.

1. Exceeding his mandate.

2. Offering aid t less-developed countries.√

3. Failing to sign the new global trade agreement√

4. Making too many concessions.

5. Failing to negotiate a better price for EU farm produce. √

6. Failing to act in the interest of EU agriculture.

7. Suspending EU aid to agriculture. √

Item 2

Oil prices hit a record high of more than 71 dollars a barrel today in part because traders were worried about possible disruptions in supply. Analysts said there are concerns about the nuclear dispute with Iran and civil violence in Nigeria, both important oil suppliers. The rise in oil prices comes despite a new report from OPEC that predicts a weakening in world demand for oil. Analysts said it weren‘t for concern about supplies, growing inventories of crude oil would be forcing prices down.

Task 1 1. T 2.F 3.T 4.F 5.F

Task 2

1. a record high in part disruptions in supply

2.concern nuclear dispute civil violence

3. weren‘t growing inventories

Item 3

Boeing has agreed to pay 15 million dollars to settle a dispute with the State Department over foreign sales of commercial aircraft equipped with a small gyro chip that has military applications. The chip is used in some missile guidance systems. The fine is among the largest ever paid by a company for violation of the Arms Export Control Act. Boeing failed to get the license required for foreign sales and then continued the sales even after the Sales Department told the firm to stop. Boeing spokesman says in hindsight the company should have handled the matter differently.

1. To pay 15 million dollars

2. Because the gyro chip has military applications.

3. The Arms Export Control Act.

4. A license required for foreign sales.

5. Handled the matter differently.

Section D

The International Monetary Fund says the world economy will enjoy strong growth