A
KQED is a Public Broadcasting Service station in California, US. The station is owned by Northern California Public Broadcasting. Some of its radio programs are as follows:
●The Cooler
As one of the most popular programs among young listeners, the Cooler is a podcast (博客) about pop culture stories and music, presented in a smart, fun and personal way. Come and join us on our journey.
Time: MON-THU, 8 pm—9 pm.
● Here & Now
A live production, in cooperation with stations across the country, Here & Now reflects the world of news as it's happening in the middle of the day, with timely, in-depth news, interviews and conversation. Hosted by Robin Young
Time: MON-THU, 11am—1 pm
● Mind Shift
The Mind Shift podcast explores the innovations (创新) in education that are shaping how kids learn. Hosts Ki Sung and Katrina Schwartz introduce listeners to educators, researchers, parents and students who are developing effective ways to improve how kids learn. They cover topics like how teachers are developing surprising methods to deal with classroom disruptions; how listening to podcasts is helping kids develop reading skills.
Time: THU-SUN, 7 pm—9 pm
● Living on Earth
Living on Earth is a weekly news and information program about the world's changing environment, ecology, and human health. If there's something new about climate change, environmental politics or environmental quality and human health, you can count on Host Steve Curwood and the LOE public radio news team to keep you up to date.
Time: WED, 9 am—10 am
1. At what time can the audience enjoy pop culture stories?
A. Tuesday, 8 pm—9pm. B. Wednesday, 9 am—10 am.
C. Friday, 8 pm—9pm. D. Sunday, 7pm—9pm.
2. From which radio program can listeners pick up news at noon?
A. The Cooler. B. Here & Now.
C. Mind Shift. D. Living on Earth.
3. Which of these topics might be covered in Living on Earth?
A. Education policies. B. Economic problems.
C. Human population. D. Global warming.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了美国加利福尼亚的公共广播服务中心KQED的节目，包括节目内容、播出时间等。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文中“The Cooler”这一部分提到“As one of the most popular programs among young listeners, the Cooler is a podcast（博客）about pop culture stories and music,…”the cooler是关于流行音乐的节目，其播出时间为周一至周四，根据题目要求，A项符合题意，故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。文章“Here & Now”部分提到该节目播出时间为周一至周四，上午11点至下午1点，B项符合题意，故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。文章“Living on Earth”部分提到“Living on Earth is a weekly news and information program about the world's changing environment, ecology, and human health.”该节目是关于全球环境、生态、人类健康等方面。D项符合题意，故选D。
