新编大学英语六级听力短对话每日2题第8期

15. A) To investigate the cause of AIDS.

B) To raise money for AIDS patients.
C) To rally support for AIDS victims in Africa.
D) To draw attention to the spread of AIDS in Asia.

16. A) It has a very long history.
B) It is a private institution.
C) It was founded by Thomas Jefferson.
D) It stresses the comprehensive study of nature.

15 答案：

D) To draw attention to the spread of AIDS in Asia.

16 答案：

A) It has a very long history.

原文：

15. W: So, you’re just back from a trip to India. What were you doing there?

M: The trip was intended to bring to the world’s attention the fact that AIDS is not just an African disease; it’s also endangering other countries, notably, India and Thailand.

Q: What was the purpose of the man’s trip to India?

16. M: It’s quite clear form my visit, this is a full size, comprehensive university. So why is it still called a college?

W: The College of William and Mary is the second oldest institution of higher learning in this country. We have nurtured great minds like Thomas Jefferson and we are proud of our name.

Q: What do we learn from this conversation about the College of William and Mary?