Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
News Report One
[1] Everything changed for 7-year-old Tariq when he slapped some butter on an ear of corn. He knew it tasted good, but butter made it better. His passion for produce got him a position as South Dakota's official Corn Ambassador. Tariq's profession of love for his favorite vegetable earned him the name "the Corn Kid". This was after his online interview attracted millions of views and was made into a song. South Dakota is one of the top corn producers in America. The corn provides nourishment across the globe. Tariq said, "Not everyone has to like corn, but everyone should definitely try it, especially with butter." [2] Tariq and his family were invited to South Dakota to attend the honorary ceremony at the state's Corn Palace. Officials wanted to highlight South Dakota's two largest industries: tourism and agriculture. Tariq couldn't believe his eyes when he saw the palace made of corn.
新闻一
7岁的塔里克在玉米棒上抹了点黄油,从此改变了他的一生。他知道玉米本身就很好吃,但黄油让它更加美味。他对农产品的热爱使他成为了南达科他州官方玉米大使。塔里克对他最喜欢的蔬菜表达的喜爱之情为他赢得了“玉米小子”这个称号。此前,他的在线采访吸引了数百万浏览量,并被改编成歌曲。南达科他州是美国最大的玉米产区之一。玉米为全球提供营养。塔里克说,并非每个人都喜欢玉米,但每个人都应该尝试一下,尤其是搭配黄油一起吃。塔里克和他的家人受邀前往南达科他州,参加在该州玉米宫举行的荣誉典礼。官员们希望突出南达科他州的两大支柱产业——旅游业和农业。当塔里克看到这座用玉米搭建的宫殿时,他简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。
How did Tariq make corn taste better?
问:塔里克是如何让玉米变得更美味的?
解析
Why were Tariq and his family invited to South Dakota?
问:为什么塔里克和家人受邀前往南达科他州?
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