2026年1月托福机经套卷(第11套)Listen to an Academic Talk / 24 道题

Listen to an Academic Talk / 2

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What is the talk mainly about?

AA method for gathering data to inform decision-making models

BA guideline for making certain kinds of policy decisions

CThe unintended consequences of conservation projects

DThe importance of research in planning sensitive projects

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正确答案：B

What does the speaker say was the main concern with the proposed road project in Tanzania?

AIncreased tourism traffic and pollution

BUncertainty surrounding the project's funding

CThe possibility of disrupting animal migrations

DOpposition from local communities because of land disputes

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正确答案：C

According to the speaker, what does the precautionary principle emphasize?

AWaiting for scientific consensus before making a decision

BActing decisively as soon as it has been established that harm has occurred

CAvoiding anything that risks serious harm even when the harm is not certain

DAvoiding unnecessary development projects in protected areas

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正确答案：C

Why does the speaker mention asbestos?

ATo consider a possible objection to the precautionary principle

BTo illustrate the consequences of not applying the precautionary principle

CTo describe a simpler version of the precautionary principle

DTo explain the origin of the term "precautionary principle"

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正确答案：B