Questions 28 to 30 are based on the following news.

Under the backdrop of the worst economic climate in Britain since the Great Depression of the 1930s, the disclosure of expense claims made by the country's politicians has infuriated the British public.

(28) Those disclosures have come from leaked records obtained by the Daily Telegra ph newspaper.

(29) On a daily basis since Thursday, embarrassed lawmakers have been under intense pressure as they have had to try to explain accepted claims for things like horse manure，dog food and even a bathtub plug.

In addition to the seemingly frivolous, records show that public funds have also been used for things like expensive home improvements.On Monday, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said “sorry” publicly for the first time.

Although the Telegraph’s revelations centered first on government ministers, the paper has now started to publish questionable expenses made by opposition politicians.Conservative Party leader David Cameron says fundamental change must come quickly.

Both Brown and Cameron agree that widespread reforms to the allowance system are required, and as part of that parliamentary authorities say they may ask outside auditors to check expenses in the future.

Although the scandal has lowered public trust in all political figures here, it appears Mr. Brown’s ruling Labor Party has taken the biggest hit. (30) A mail on Sunday newspaper poll shows support for Labor at 23% against 45% for the Conservatives.

 

题目

Questions 28 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item，you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions ?

Now, listen to the news.

28. Those disclosures have come from leaked records obtained by the 

newspaper.

A. Daily Post

B. Times

C. Daily Telegraph

D. Guardian

29. On a daily basis since Thursday, _______lawmakers have been under intense

pressure as they have had to try to explain accepted claims for things like horse manure, dog food and even a bathtub plug.

A. embarrass

B. embarrassed

C. embarrassing

D. embarrassment

30. A mail on Sunday newspaper poll shows support for Labor at _____gainst ___________ for the Conservatives.

A. 23% ； 54%

B. 23% ； 45%

C. 32% ； 54%

D. 32% ； 45%?

 

答案解析

News 1

28. c 细节题。 平时应注意对国外主流报刊名称的积累，答案为C。

29. B 语态题。 本题考查动词的不同时态在句子中表达的不同含义，答案为B。

30. B 细节题。 本题考查数字听力能力?答案为B。