US Signs Global Tobacco Treaty【美国签订了全球烟草协议】The United States has taken the first step toward approving a global tobacco treaty that promises to help control the deadly effects of tobacco use throughout the world. Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy

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US Signs Global Tobacco Treaty【美国签订了全球烟草协议】
  The United States has taken the first step toward approving a global tobacco treaty that promises to help control the deadly effects of tobacco use throughout the world. Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson signed the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) this week at the United Nations. ____(46)
  The FCTC was developed by the World Health Organization and approved by members of the World Health Assembly,including the United States,last year. ______(47)
  For instance, cigarettes sold in those countries would have to have health warnings on at least 30% of the front and back of every pack. _____(48) It also requires bans on tobacco advertising, though there are some exceptions for countries like the United States, where the Constitution prohibits such an outright ban.
  ______(49)The World Health Organization estimates that tobacco use kills nearly 5 million people worldwide every year. In the US alone, about 440,000 people die each year from tobacco-related illnesses; about one-third of all cancers in the US are caused by tobacco use. If current trends continue, WHO estimates, by 2025 tobacco will kill 10 million people each year.
  The treaty must be ratified by at least 40 countries before it can take effect. ______(50)
文章(10~15)

  A.Tobacco stocks also perked up as investors discounted fears of litigation(诉讼) from the US
  B. So far,109 countries have signed it, and 12 have ratified it.
  C. The impact of the treaty could be huge.
  D. Countries that ratify(批准) it would be required to enact strict tobacco control policies.
  E.The treaty calls for higher tobacco taxes, restrictions on smoking in public places, and more promotion of tobacco prevention and cessation programs.
  F. The Senate must still approve the treaty before the US can implement its provisions.


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  • 第1题:

    共用题干
    U.S.Signs Global Tobacco Treaty 1 The United States has taken the first step toward approving a global tobacco treaty that promises to help control the deadly effects of tobacco use throughout the world.Health and Human Services Secretary, Tommy Thompson, signed the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control(FCTC)this week at the United Nations.The Senate must still approve the treaty before the U.S.can implement its provisions.
    2 The FCTC was developed by the World Health Organization and approved by members of the World Health Assembly,including the United States,last year.Countries that ratify it would be required to enact strict tobacco control policies.
    3 For instance,cigarettes sold in those countries would have to have health warnings on at least 30% of the front and back of every pack.The treaty calls for higher tobacco taxes,restrictions on smoking in public places,and more promotion of tobacco prevention and cessation programs.It also requires bans on tobacco advertising,though there are some exceptions for countries like the United States,where the Constitution prohibits such an outright ban.
    4 The impact of the treaty could be huge.The World Health Organization estimates that tobacco use kills nearly 5 million people worldwide every year.In the U.S.alone,about 440,000 people die each year from tobacco-related illnesses;about one-third of all cancers in the U.S.are caused by tobacco use.If current trends continue,WHO estimates,by 2025 tobacco will kill 10 million people each year.
    5 The treaty must be ratified by at least 40 countries before it can take effect.So far,109 countries have signed it,and 1 2 have ratified it.

    Paragraph 4______
    A:What the FCTC Demands
    B:U.S.Signing of the FCTC
    C:Opposition to the FCTC
    D:How the FCTC Came Into Being
    E:What the FCTC Will Bring About
    F:Ratification of the FCTC

    答案:E
    解析:
    文章第一段主要讲美国朝着批准一项全球性烟草协议迈出了第一步,这一步指的是美国本周在联合国签署了烟草控制框架性协议。故选B。
    文章第二段讲烟草控制框架性协议是由世界卫生组织制定的,并且是在去年由世界卫生大会的成员国批准的。因此该段主要讲的是它的形成过程。故选D。
    文章第三段列举了烟草控制框架性协钱时已通过此协议的国家的一些具体要求。故选A。
    文章第四段通过列举吸烟所造成的危害来说明实施烟草控制框架性协议将产生的影响。故选E。
    由文章第一段第一句话“The United States has taken the first step toward approving a global tobacco treaty…”可知,签署烟草控制框架性协议只是朝着批准该协议迈出的第一步。故选B。
    文章第二段最后一句话讲到通过烟草控制框架性协议的国家必须实施严格的烟草控制措施,而文章第三段列举了一些具体应实施的措施,其中包括限制在公共场所吸烟。故选D。
    文章第四段讲到,实施烟草控制框架性协议将产生巨大的影响,并列举了吸烟所造成的巨大危害。由此可见人们希望该协议的实施可以大大减少吸烟所造成的危害,尤其是大量的死亡。故选E。
    由文章第五段可知,已经签署烟草控制框架性协议的国家的数量大大超过了批准该协议的国家的数量。故选A。

  • 第2题:

    US Signs Global Tobacco Treaty【美国签订了全球烟草协议】
      The United States has taken the first step toward approving a global tobacco treaty that promises to help control the deadly effects of tobacco use throughout the world. Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson signed the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) this week at the United Nations. ____(46)
      The FCTC was developed by the World Health Organization and approved by members of the World Health Assembly,including the United States,last year. ______(47)
      For instance, cigarettes sold in those countries would have to have health warnings on at least 30% of the front and back of every pack. _____(48) It also requires bans on tobacco advertising, though there are some exceptions for countries like the United States, where the Constitution prohibits such an outright ban.
      ______(49)The World Health Organization estimates that tobacco use kills nearly 5 million people worldwide every year. In the US alone, about 440,000 people die each year from tobacco-related illnesses; about one-third of all cancers in the US are caused by tobacco use. If current trends continue, WHO estimates, by 2025 tobacco will kill 10 million people each year.
      The treaty must be ratified by at least 40 countries before it can take effect. ______(50)
    文章(41~45)

    A.Tobacco stocks also perked up as investors discounted fears of litigation(诉讼) from the US
    B. So far,109 countries have signed it, and 12 have ratified it.
    C. The impact of the treaty could be huge.
    D. Countries that ratify(批准) it would be required to enact strict tobacco control policies.
    E.The treaty calls for higher tobacco taxes, restrictions on smoking in public places, and more promotion of tobacco prevention and cessation programs.
    F. The Senate must still approve the treaty before the US can implement its provisions.

    答案:F
    解析:

  • 第3题:

    typically represented the world pattern between the two world wars()

    AThe Versailles Treaty System

    BThe Versailles Treaty System and the Washington Treaty System

    CThe collapse of the German,Austro-Hungary and the Ottoman colonial systems

    DBoth B and C


    B

  • 第4题:

    全球定位系统指的是()

    • A、GIS
    • B、GPS
    • C、RS
    • D、US

    正确答案:B

  • 第5题:

    国家烟草专卖行政主管部门专卖证件管理系统的网址是()。

    • A、zhj.tobacco.gov.cn
    • B、zj.tobacco.gov.cn
    • C、zhj.tobacco.gov.com.cn
    • D、zj.tobacco.gov.com.cn

    正确答案:B

  • 第6题:

    2015年,林肯品牌与REVEL品牌签订了为期()年的全球独家协议,林肯成为唯一搭载REVEL高级音响系统的汽车品牌


    正确答案:10

  • 第7题:

    以下哪一个国家没有与中国签自由贸易协议?()

    • A、美国
    • B、瑞士
    • C、哥斯达黎加
    • D、新西兰

    正确答案:A

  • 第8题:

    ()是全球移动通信系统(Global system for mobile communication)的简称。


    正确答案:GSM

  • 第9题:

    单选题
    以下哪一个国家没有与中国签自由贸易协议?()
    A

    美国

    B

    瑞士

    C

    哥斯达黎加

    D

    新西兰


    正确答案: D
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第10题:

    单选题
    typically represented the world pattern between the two world wars()
    A

    The Versailles Treaty System

    B

    The Versailles Treaty System and the Washington Treaty System

    C

    The collapse of the German,Austro-Hungary and the Ottoman colonial systems

    D

    Both B and C


    正确答案: C
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第11题:

    单选题
    美国当地时间6月1日下午,美国总统特朗普在白宫宣布,美国将退出《()》。一石激起千层浪,引发全球关注。
    A

    巴黎协定

    B

    全球协议

    C

    日内瓦协议

    D

    TPP协议


    正确答案: C
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第12题:

    名词解释题
    全球海平面变化(global sea level change)

    正确答案: 绝对海平面变化,主要是指各种构造运动造成的洋盆容积变化和由气候变化控制的冰川消长造成的海水体积变化引起的。
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第13题:

    共用题干
    U.S.Signs Global Tobacco Treaty 1 The United States has taken the first step toward approving a global tobacco treaty that promises to help control the deadly effects of tobacco use throughout the world.Health and Human Services Secretary, Tommy Thompson, signed the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control(FCTC)this week at the United Nations.The Senate must still approve the treaty before the U.S.can implement its provisions.
    2 The FCTC was developed by the World Health Organization and approved by members of the World Health Assembly,including the United States,last year.Countries that ratify it would be required to enact strict tobacco control policies.
    3 For instance,cigarettes sold in those countries would have to have health warnings on at least 30% of the front and back of every pack.The treaty calls for higher tobacco taxes,restrictions on smoking in public places,and more promotion of tobacco prevention and cessation programs.It also requires bans on tobacco advertising,though there are some exceptions for countries like the United States,where the Constitution prohibits such an outright ban.
    4 The impact of the treaty could be huge.The World Health Organization estimates that tobacco use kills nearly 5 million people worldwide every year.In the U.S.alone,about 440,000 people die each year from tobacco-related illnesses;about one-third of all cancers in the U.S.are caused by tobacco use.If current trends continue,WHO estimates,by 2025 tobacco will kill 10 million people each year.
    5 The treaty must be ratified by at least 40 countries before it can take effect.So far,109 countries have signed it,and 1 2 have ratified it.

    It is hoped that the FCTC will greatly help to reduce deaths______.
    A:have ratified it
    B:approving it
    C:implement its provisions
    D:restrict smoking in public places
    E:caused by tobacco use
    F:including higher tobacco taxes

    答案:E
    解析:
    文章第一段主要讲美国朝着批准一项全球性烟草协议迈出了第一步,这一步指的是美国本周在联合国签署了烟草控制框架性协议。故选B。
    文章第二段讲烟草控制框架性协议是由世界卫生组织制定的,并且是在去年由世界卫生大会的成员国批准的。因此该段主要讲的是它的形成过程。故选D。
    文章第三段列举了烟草控制框架性协钱时已通过此协议的国家的一些具体要求。故选A。
    文章第四段通过列举吸烟所造成的危害来说明实施烟草控制框架性协议将产生的影响。故选E。
    由文章第一段第一句话“The United States has taken the first step toward approving a global tobacco treaty…”可知,签署烟草控制框架性协议只是朝着批准该协议迈出的第一步。故选B。
    文章第二段最后一句话讲到通过烟草控制框架性协议的国家必须实施严格的烟草控制措施,而文章第三段列举了一些具体应实施的措施,其中包括限制在公共场所吸烟。故选D。
    文章第四段讲到,实施烟草控制框架性协议将产生巨大的影响,并列举了吸烟所造成的巨大危害。由此可见人们希望该协议的实施可以大大减少吸烟所造成的危害,尤其是大量的死亡。故选E。
    由文章第五段可知,已经签署烟草控制框架性协议的国家的数量大大超过了批准该协议的国家的数量。故选A。

  • 第14题:

    Modern New Zealand was founded on the basis of()signed between Maoris and British settlers in 1840.

    AMaoritanga

    BAotearoa

    Cthe Treaty of Waitangi

    Dthe Treaty of ANZUS


    C

  • 第15题:

    根据2009年的《全球控烟框架协议》,烟草企业被全面禁止进行任何形式的烟草广告。


    正确答案:正确

  • 第16题:

    GDS(Global Distribution System)全球预订分销系统是在原()航空公司电脑预订机票中心CRS基础上建立的分销系统。

    • A、法国
    • B、英国
    • C、美国
    • D、日本

    正确答案:C

  • 第17题:

    全球海平面变化(global sea level change)


    正确答案: 绝对海平面变化,主要是指各种构造运动造成的洋盆容积变化和由气候变化控制的冰川消长造成的海水体积变化引起的。

  • 第18题:

    Modern New Zealand was founded on the basis of()signed between Maoris and British settlers in 1840.

    • A、Maoritanga
    • B、Aotearoa
    • C、the Treaty of Waitangi
    • D、the Treaty of ANZUS

    正确答案:C

  • 第19题:

    烟站必须在烟草移栽前与烟叶生产者通过协商初签产购协议,注明种植面积、品种、产量指标、质量指标、规范化种植措施,以及双方应履行的责任和义务。


    正确答案:错误

  • 第20题:

    美国当地时间6月1日下午,美国总统特朗普在白宫宣布,美国将退出《()》。一石激起千层浪,引发全球关注。

    • A、巴黎协定
    • B、全球协议
    • C、日内瓦协议
    • D、TPP协议

    正确答案:A

  • 第21题:

    单选题
    全球最大的烟草生产和消费国是
    A

    美国

    B

    中国

    C

    古巴

    D

    印度


    正确答案: C
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第22题:

    单选题
    What does the world bank study show?
    A

    The use of tobacco results in a global net loss of US $200 billion per year in the developing world.

    B

    Economic loss caused by tobacco in the developing countries equals that of the developed countries.

    C

    Huge amount of economic loss has been incurred by closing down tobacco factories in the developing countries.

    D

    The use of tobacco results in a global net loss of US $200 billion per year, but it does not affect the quality of life of smokers or their families.


    正确答案: C
    解析:
    由第37题解析,可知因吸烟而引起的经济损失在发达国家和发展中国家对等。

  • 第23题:

    单选题
    Which of the following is not mentioned in the treaty against smoking?
    A

    The treaty calls for new labeling for tobacco products.

    B

    The treaty calls for an advertising ban.

    C

    The treaty calls for outdoor air controls to reduce second-hand smoking.

    D

    The treaty calls for stronger legislation against tobacco smuggling.


    正确答案: C
    解析:
    该段录音介绍了首个反对吸烟的国际条约的内容,其中提到“The treaty calls for…indoor air controls to reduce second-hand smoking”(该条约呼吁…实行室内空气监管措施来减少被动吸烟),而非是选项C提到的“outdoor air controls”(室外空气监管措施)。
    【录音原文】
    More than 190 countries unanimously adopted the first international treaty against smoking at a meeting of the World Health Organization. The treaty calls for an advertising ban and new labeling for tobacco products, indoor air controls to reduce second-hand smoking, and stronger legislation against tobacco smuggling.