剑桥雅思7真题听力 第22期Test2(3-3)
日期:2014-01-22 12:06

(单词翻译:单击)

INTERVIEWER: Now let's just have a look at the Antarctic Treaty.How far back does the idea of an international treaty go?

DOCTOR: Well,as far back as the 19th century,when eleven nations organised an international event.

INTERVIEWER: When was that exactly?

DPCTPR: In 1870.And it was called the Polar Research Meeting.And then,not long after that,they organised something called the First International Polar Year.

INTERVIEWER: And that took place when exactly?

DPCTPR: Over two years from 1882 to 1883.But it wasn't until the 1950s that the idea of an international treaty was proposed.And in 1959 the Treaty was actually signed.

INTERVIEWER: What do you see as the main achievements of the treaty?

DPCTPR: Well,firstly it means that the continent is reserved for peaceful use.

INTERVIEWER: That's Article 1,isn't it?

DPCTPR: Yes...

INTERVIEWER: That's important since the territory belongs to everyone.

DPCTPR: Yes but not as important as Article 5,which prohibits any nuclear explosions or waste disposal.

INTERVIEWER: Which is marvellous.Well,I'm afraid we're going to have to stop there because I'm afraid we've run out of time.Thanks for coming along today and telling us all about the centre and its work.

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重点单词
  • peacefuladj. 安宁的,和平的
  • antarcticadj. 南极的 n. (the A-)南极洲,南极圈
  • treatyn. 条约,协定
  • territoryn. 领土,版图,领域,范围
  • disposaln. 处理,处置,布置,配置 n. 垃圾粉碎机
  • reservedadj. 保留的,预订的,冷淡的,缄默的