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Podcasts
A Friend Called Pip
Eight-year-old Katie Gregson was determined to persuade her parents to get a dog. A decade later, the devoted border collie dog is proving to be a blessing for Katie, who has diabetes. A fascinating and feel-good account of how she trained her pet to become a diabetic alert dog.
Phoebe’s Fall
This podcast follows a major investigation by the Age newspaper into the mystery and unanswered questions surrounding the death of 24-year-old Phoebe Handsjuk, who was found at the bottom of a garbage chute in a luxury Melbourne apartment building.
1619
A ship carrying more than 20 enslaved African arrived in the English colony of Virginia in 1619. America was not yet America, but no aspect of the country that would be formed has been untouched by the 250 years of slavery that followed. The podcast forms part of a project by the New York Times.
Psmith in the City by P.G. Wodehouse
P.G. Wode house, one of the most loved comic writers of the 20th century, is sure to amuse in this free audio book. After Mike Jackson’s university dream is frustrated, he takes on a job at a bank. Fortunately, his friend, Rupert Psmith, arrives to make his life lively.
HOW TO GET PODCASTS
To listen on the web: Google the website for Phoebe’s Fall, for example, and click on the play button.
To download: Download an app such as Podcatchers or iTunes on your phone or tablet and simply search by title.
1. What can we know about Phoebe’s Fall?
A. It’s a mysterious garbage chute. B. It’s an abnormal death.
C. It’s a luxury apartment building. D. It’s a major newspaper.
2. In which of the following podcasts can you hear a story about history?
A. A Friend Called Pip B. Phoebe’s Fall
C. 1619 D. Psmith in the City by P.G. Wodehouse
3. How can we get access to podcasts?
A. By using mobile devices. B. By downloading any app on the web.
C. By listening to Google. D. By switching on the radio or the TV.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一个名为Podcasts（播客）软件里的四个节目的情况以及下载Podcasts的方法。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“This podcast follows a major investigation by the Age newspaper into the mystery and unanswered questions surrounding the death of 24-year-old Phoebe Handsjuk, who was found at the bottom of a garbage chute in a luxury Melbourne apartment building.(这个播客是根据《时代报》对24岁的Phoebe Handsjuk的死亡之谜和未解之谜进行的一项重大调查，她被发现在墨尔本一栋豪华公寓楼的垃圾槽底部)”可知，Phoebe’s Fall是一起非正常死亡。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据1619部分中“A ship carrying more than 20 enslaved African arrived in the English colony of Virginia in 1619. America was not yet America, but no aspect of the country that would be formed has been untouched by the 250 years of slavery that followed.(1619年，一艘载有20多名被奴役的非洲人的船抵达英国殖民地弗吉尼亚。当时的美国还不是美国，但是这个即将形成的国家的方方面面都受到了随后250年奴隶制的影响)”可知，在1619播客中，你能听到一个关于历史的故事。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“To download: Download an app such as Podcatchers or iTunes on your phone or tablet and simply search by title.(下载：在你的手机或平板电脑上下载podcatcher或iTunes之类的应用程序，然后按标题搜索)”可知，我们可以通过使用移动设备来听播客。故选A。
