最新版雅思听力指南 Test 4 section 3

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　　In a moment,you are going tohear an interview between Mr.BarryWhite,a radio interviewer,and Mrs.Carol Brady,a scientist workingin the British fisheries industry.Before you listen,look at Questions24 to 31.
        　　Note theexample done for you.As you listen to the conversation,answer Questions 24 to 31.
        　　Barry White:Our next guest is Carol Brady.Carol is aspokes person withthe BritishFisheries Council.She's come here tochat with us about recent problems with the European Unionand its affect on the fishing industry.How are you today,Carol?
        　　Carol Brady:I'm very well.Thank you for asking,Barry.
        　　Barry:Imust admit something about our topic before we go on Carol.I'm not too keen on fish,unless it comes with a side order of chips.
        　　Carol:Well,don't worry about that Barry.At least you are eating fish in your diet,after all there are many benefits to your healthif you include fish as one of your staples.
        　　Barry:I wouldn't say I eat fish as often as that.It's just,well,you know...fish are so slimy.
        　　Carol:Well,there are other reasons to eat fish other than its health benefits.
        　　Barry:Oh really,and what would they be?
        　　Carol:Well,Britain is one of Europe's leading fishing nations.We operate in the continental waters,the North Sea,the Irish Sea and the Atlantic.The fishing industry is important to the national economy,
        　　and has been centred on a number of ports around the British coast.Well,if it supports the economy I suppose I should eat fish a bit more often.
        　　Carol:That is a good idea,Barry,because employment in and income from fishing havedeclined substantially in recent years.
        　　Barry:Oh really? And why is that?
        　　Carol:Well mainly this is due to the reduction in availablefish stocks in European waters because of overfishing,and fluctuations in fish breeding patterns.Many fishermen have become unemployed,and traditional fishing towns,such asGrirnsby and the Scottish ports,have suffered.But the fishing industry still accounts for some55 per cent of Britain's fish consumption.
        　　Barry:I feel so responsible.You know tonight I'm going to fry some mackerel.
        　　Carol:Really Barry,you're so dramatic.
            
            

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        　　Barry:Well I'm not joking.Currently,how many fishermen still find employment in the industry?The number of fishermen is now about 17,000,with some 5,000occasionally employed and about three jobsin associated occupations for every one fisherman.
        　　Barry:I had no idea the industry was so large!Now,earlier in the program I mentioned that currently,because of the EU,Our fishing industry is in some trouble.Can you expand on this for our listeners?
        　　Carol:Certainly Barry.But the European Union is not the only institution causing these problems.The Brtish government has also put some restrictionson the fishermen's ability to fish.The EU insists on the need to conserve fish resources and prevent over-fishingZones have been stablished in which fisherman may operate.
        　　Barry:And what happens inside these 'zones' ?Now,EU countries and some non-members can fish in specified areasup to Britain's 10 km fishing limit.Quota systems are in force inside and beyond the zonesin order to restrict fish catches to prescribed amounts.British government measures to limit the time fishing vesselsspend at sea have further restricted employment.These EU and government policieshave affected the fishermen's old freedom of choice and operation.This problem sounds even more serious than the recent debate about waiting too longin line at the bankWhat is being done about this problem?
        　　Carol:Well,things have been improving.The conflicting interests of EU members and other nations have graduallybeen improved by fishing agreements.
        　　Barry:Well,it's good to know that the situation is coming under control...
        　　Carol:Actually,here are still a lot of problems.Critics argue that the British governmentshave not acted in the best interests of their own national fisheries.Many fishermen are angry about the new policies,
        　　EU quotas and fishing zones,and their resulting loss of livelihood.
        　　Barry:Yes,but if there isn't fish conservation,these fishermenwill not have jobs in the future anyway.
        　　Carol:Yes,I'm afraid the problem is quite complicated.
        　　Barry:On a lighter note,what kind of fish are British waters famous for?
        　　Carol:The most important British fish catches are cod,haddock,whiting,herring,mackerel,plaice,sole and various types of shellfish.I've heard that the fish farming industry has been expanding here in the UK.
        　　Tell our listeners a little about this subject,if you would,please.
        　　Carol:The fish-farming business is a large and expanding business,particularly in Scotland,and is chiefly concerned with salmon,trout and shellfish.
        　　Barry:Well,I'm afraid we're out of time.I want to thank our guest Carol Brady from the British Fisheries Council.Thank you,Carol.