本次雅思听力选自Section 3,难度中等

场景背景介绍:这是一篇采访,新西兰基督城南极研究中心的博士在采访中就有关南极中心和《南极条约》等内容与大家进行了分享。博士首先解释说,犹豫地理位置便利,基督城被进行南极科考的各国科学家当作科研基地,随后博士对研究中心的作用进行了简要介绍,并提到常驻南极研究中心的国家都有哪些,以及参观中心都提供了哪些服务项目。

HINTS
Antarctic Treaty
Polar Research Meeting
First International Polar Year
Article 1
Article 5

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Now let's just have a look at the Antarctic Treaty. How far back does the idea of an international treaty go? Well, as far back as the 19th century, when 11 nations organised an international event. When was that exactly? In 1970. And it was called the Polar Research Meeting. And then, not long after that, they organised something called the First International Polar Year. And that took place when exactly? Over two years from 1882 to 1883. But it wasn't until the 1950s that the idea of an international treaty was proposed. And in 1959 the Treaty was actually signed. What do you see as the main achievements of the treaty? Well, firstly it means that the continent is reserved for peaceful use. That's Article 1, isn't it? Yes. That's important since the territory belongs to everyone. Yes, but not as important as Article 5, which prohibits any nuclear explosions or waste disposal. Which is marvellous. Well, I'm afraid we're going to have to stop there because I'm afraid we've run out of time. Thanks for coming along today and telling us all about the centre and its work.