留基委听力考试11年6月部分原文及答案

留基委听力考试11年6月部分原文及答案内容摘要：

fforts in several states to reduce the negotiating rights of public employees. People in a munity on the Pacific coast in Southern California awoke last week to a sea of dead fish. Estimates put the number of dead fish in the millions. Local resident John Archibald remembered that about five years ago there was another serious killoff of fish in King Harbor. It was caused by a socalled red tide of microscopic anisms that spread from time to time. But this time scientists found no toxic algae in King Harbor, so it was a mystery. You now have 30 SECONDS to check your answers. [pause 30 seconds] 4 Section 3 You are going to hear an introduction to Jack Newell Health Farm. Listen carefully and then answer the following questions by writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. You will listen to this part TWICE. You now have 60 SECONDS to read questions 21 to 30. [pause 60 seconds] [tone] Now, listen to the passage: Wele everyone to Jack Newell health Farm. We are an anic farm located directly between Rome and Naples 2 hours from each city. This area is well connected by trains, buses, and highways and is easily accessible to guests without a car. We hope that your stay here will be both relaxing and pleasant. First let me tell you a little about the history of Jack Newell Health Farm. The house was originally built in 1928. Back then it was a girl’s school, but in the early 1970s the school closed down and the building remained abandoned until 1978, when it was converted into a health farm. On May the 8th of the same year, the farm opened. From the first day we have been mitted to healthy living. Here at Jack Newell Health Farm, we grow many different kinds of vegetables and fruit. We also raise animals for meat, eggs, and milk。 Our meals are delicately prepared with the majority of ingredients ing directly from our farm. And we can acmodate a wide range of diets. However, we only serve fruit, vegetables, fish and chicken. No red meat, I am afraid. The other thing is alcohol. Red wine is allowed, but only in moderation. One glass only at lunch time, please. Now we must not fet that all important exercises. It is important to bear in mind, however, that exercise can be dangerous if you don’t know what you are doing. That is why, here at Jack Newell, everyone has their own exercise plan. But don’t let this worry you. Mostly it is light exercise such as walking, TaiChi, or Yoga, although we do encourage people to go swimming as often as possible. Let’s move onto recreation. Outside we have a magnificent garden, as you can see right now. It was specially designed to attract wildlife. You are wele to use the garden at any time you wish. It is a perfect place for an early morning stroll, or for a period of quiet contemplation. It is also the ideal place to meet other guests and make new friends. (pause) You may also have noticed there are no TVs in any of the rooms. As a rule we prefer people not to take up sedentary activities. This does not mean, however, that we don’t allow you to relax. On the contrary, relaxation is very important to health. During your 5 stay here, rather than watch TV, you can relax on our peaceful farm, eat fresh fruit from the trees, immerse yourself in Italian culture, and enjoy delicious homemade Italian meals. You can also participate in a wide range of affordable activities such as horse riding, guided hikes, visit to th。