参考答案:
【小题23】D
【小题24】C
【小题25】C
习题解析:
【小题23】听力原文中引用Watts的话,提到In terms of drought, we often see corresponding decreases in agricultural productivity, which then in turn has a profound impact on malnutrition, particularly for children.由此可知干旱会导致农业生产力降低,而农业生产力下降反过来又会对营养不良问题产生重大影响,尤其是儿童营养不良
【小题24】听力原文中提到Outdoor air pollution is linked to some three million deaths worldwide. Watts says a shift from coal-fired power plants to renewable energy can greatly reduce that danger. 由此可知,全球有300万人的死亡与户外空气污染有关,Watts认为从燃煤发电转向可再生能源可以有效降低这一危险,因而选项C为正确答案,故选C 。
【小题25】听力原文中明确提到Watts says public health is at the core of a new global agreement.即Watts认为公众健康是新的全球协议的核心,因而C项表述符合原文,故选C 。