高级口译0703听力原文汇总合集（4）

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　　高级口译0703听力原文汇总合集（4）

　　Q11-15 This is Norah White reporting for Station KTFH in Florida.

　　The sky is clear blue and the ocean is deceptively calm here in southern Florida. It’s the kind of the day when you would expect the beaches to be packed with tourists, enjoying the surf and the sun. But the beaches are eerily silent except for a few seagulls circling the waves. Traveling inland, though, you’ll find a totally different mood. Parking spaces are hard to find and there are long lines at every check-out counter as people stock up on batteries, water bottles and flash lights. You see, despite the calm weather now, people here are getting ready for a hurricane, the first of this hurricane season.

　　Meteorologist Keio James works for the weather service.

　　Norah: Keio, what can I expect in homestead?

　　Keio: Well, Norah, Hurricane Haley is about 70 miles off the coast, with winds reported to be up to 100 miles per hour. It has already damaged islands in the Caribbean. Notices warning residents and visitors to evacuate have been issued in several counties in Southern Florida.

　　Norah: So local residents and visitors are being warned to evacuate. They are going to leave. But some say they are staying here to protect their houses. They say, “We’ll be all right. Hurricanes are not usually as bad as they predict. Everyone panics and gets ready, but it’s never really a big deal.”

　　Keio: But authorities say people should stay informed and not second-guess their authorities. Despite Reconnaissance aircraft, a sophisticated satellite and radar used by the national weather service. Forecasting the path of a hurricane is not an easy task. We input a lot of data into the computer to get the forecast but there are still in element of an interpretation. Often, the storm will change route or intensity unexpectedly. Folks have to realize that they can be very very vulnerable. The worst thing is to be caught off guard.

　　Norah: What can people do to prepare?

　　Keio: Well, they can stock up on supplies. People should have plenty of water on hand, at least a couple of gallons per person and more if possible. Sewers can back up and water gets contaminated. You need food for at least three days, more or possible.

　　Norah: Keio, you also said people need a sturdy pair of work boots. Why?

　　Keio: Yes, if your place has been damaged, you don’t want to be walking into anything dangerous when you come back. Snakes, for instance, get dislocated by the hurricane, just like people and end up in unexpected places.

　　Norah: A nasty surprise. One of my friends has his own plan. Well, they don’t live here. They are down for a vocation with the kids from Minnesota. No hurricanes there. Her husband and the kids are pretty excited. But honestly I’m scared stiff. If we have to evacuate, I’ll be relieved.

　　Keio: Most tourists aren’t prepared to face a hurricane, but if you plan to visit a coastal spot in the late summer, then you could hit some very foul weather.

　　Norah: That’s right. The main thing for tourists is to know what plans or provisions the hotel has and what they can do if there’s a power outage or if the water is bad. You need to know where you are going if you have to leave because roads get flooded and highways get backed up. And, what about money?

　　Keio: Sure. You might need additional cash. People forget that ATMs won’t work without the power.

　　Norah: So, what’s your further advice for local residents?

　　Keio: Well, whether you plan to stay or leave, all you can do is watch, wait and try not to panic.

　　Question 11: How are the beaches in Southern Florida at the present moment?

　　Question 12: According to the interview, in which of the following places has the hurricane already caused damage?

　　Question 13: According to the interview, people need to prepare some things in face of a hurricane. Which of the following is not one of those things?

　　Question 14: What does a sophisticated equipment help hurricane forecasters to predict?

　　Question 15: If tourists are going to a coastal place, what should they do?

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