# Antarctica field trip to the Mertz glacier - 科目：雅思听力真题（Part 4） - 考频：中频 - 最近考试：2021.12.18 - 题目数：10 - 来源页：https://www.yaquan.site/paper/ee115917-46b6-420f-8a3d-b200074b5aa3（在线机考练习与音频请访问该页面） - 数据更新：2026-10-29 ## 题目原文 00:00:00,700 Recent field trip to the Mertz Glacier in Antarctica and to place it in the wider context of research and international cooperation. According to the Antarctic Treaty, the whole region was designated for the advancement of science and maintaining global peace. 00:00:19,720 This decision was a milestone in international cooperation, preventing conflict in one of the world's most isolated areas. The treaty has provided a framework that allows nations to collaborate rather than compete, and it is one of the reasons why Antarctica remains such a unique site for fieldwork. Now, preparing for an expedition to such an environment requires great care. The explorers always had to pack spare batteries to keep their instruments functioning in the harsh climate. Without them, they risked losing valuable data during research missions. 00:00:58,280 In addition, it was equally important that they could operate a radio device in case of emergencies. 00:01:05,740 Radios were often the only way to contact nearby stations for help, so every member of the team was given basic communication training before departure. The journey itself began with sea travel. The team traveled aboard the Aurora Australia, a modern research vessel that even has its own library for study and reference. 00:01:29,100 This facility allowed the scientists to continue reading, analyzing, and preparing reports while at sea. On arrival, the schedule was filled with both practical work and training. 00:01:42,480 During their stay, they attended specialized workshops that offered guidance on managing and preserving scientific data. 00:01:51,410 These sessions helped ensure that valuable findings would be stored accurately and shared effectively with other researchers. Once the field activities began, the scientists undertook a variety of monitoring tasks. One of their tasks involved monitoring water pollution, particularly measuring how much acid was present in the environment. 00:02:15,040 Careful recording of acidity levels was essential for tracking long-term changes in ocean health. 00:02:22,080 Alongside this, they also carried out inspections of the instruments used in a penguin study, including checking that the cameras were functioning correctly. 00:02:32,200 Reliable footage was vital for observing penguin behavior without disturbing the animals directly. 00:02:39,780 Speaking of penguins, one of the most fascinating observations came from their movements. Researchers observed that penguin colonies often advance across the ice, forming a pattern like a wave. 00:02:53,000 This movement not only creates rhythm in their march but also provides protection and energy efficiency for the group. The recordings captured by the cameras gave the team new insights into these collective behaviors. Of course, environmental issues were also a major focus. Scientists carefully recorded the specific types of rubbish discovered in the environment. Analyzing this debris allowed them to identify the zones most seriously affected by human pollution and to make recommendations for cleaning and protecting sensitive areas. Finally, we should mention the plans for the future. Plans are underway for an additional ship that will serve future expeditions. This modern vessel is expected to provide improved laboratories and accommodation, making research far more efficient. It will also allow larger teams to visit Antarctica and extend the reach of collaborative projects. So to summarize, the trip to the Mertz Glacier was not only about data collection, but also about training, cooperation, and planning for sustainable research in one of the harshest environments on Earth. ## 题目与答案 ### 31. Antarctica Field Trip to the Mertz Glacier Background to the Antarctic Treaty ·Under the Antarctic Treaty, the continent is dedicated to science and 31_____ . Antarctica Field Trip to the Mertz Glacier Background to the Antarctic Treaty ·Under the Antarctic Treaty, the continent is dedicated to science and 31_____ . **答案**：peace 原文定位：According to the Antarctic Treaty, the whole region was designated for the advancement of science and maintaining global peace 同义替换：「continent」↔「whole region」；「dedicated to」↔「designated for」 ### 32. ·The scientists had to take extra 32_____ for equipment. ·The scientists had to take extra 32_____ for equipment. **答案**：batteries 原文定位：The explorers always had to pack spare batteries to keep their instruments functioning in the harsh climate 同义替换：「extra」↔「spare」；「equipment」↔「instruments」 ### 33. ·They had to learn how to use a 33_____ for emergencies. ·They had to learn how to use a 33_____ for emergencies. **答案**：radio 原文定位：In addition, it was equally important that they could operate a radio device in case of emergencies 同义替换：「how to use」↔「could operate」 ### 34. Recent research ·They travelled on the Aurora Australia, which has its own 34_____ . Recent research ·They travelled on the Aurora Australia, which has its own 34_____ . **答案**：library 原文定位：The team traveled aboard the Aurora Australia, a modern research vessel that even has its own library for study and reference ### 35. ·They attended workshops e.g. advice on managing and preserving 35_____ . ·They attended workshops e.g. advice on managing and preserving 35_____ . **答案**：data 原文定位：During their stay, they attended specialized workshops that offered guidance on managing and preserving scientific data 同义替换：「advice on」↔「offered guidance on」 ### 36. ·Monitoring water pollution especially how much 36_____ there was. ·Monitoring water pollution especially how much 36_____ there was. **答案**：acid 原文定位：One of their tasks involved monitoring water pollution, particularly measuring how much acid was present in the environment 同义替换：「especially」↔「particularly」 ### 37. ·Checking the equipment for a penguin study, for example the 37_____ . ·Checking the equipment for a penguin study, for example the 37_____ . **答案**：cameras 原文定位：Alongside this, they also carried out inspections of the instruments used in a penguin study, including checking that the cameras were functioning correctly 同义替换：「Checking the equipment」↔「inspections of the instruments」 ### 38. Penguin behavior and future plans ·Penguin groups move in the shape of a 38_____ . Penguin behavior and future plans ·Penguin groups move in the shape of a 38_____ . **答案**：wave 原文定位：Researchers observed that penguin colonies often advance across the ice, forming a pattern like a wave 同义替换：「move」↔「across」；「in the shape of a」↔「forming a pattern like a」 ### 39. ·Noting details of 39_____ to understand which areas are most affected. ·Noting details of 39_____ to understand which areas are most affected. **答案**：rubbish 原文定位：Scientists carefully recorded the specific types of rubbish discovered in the environment. Analyzing this debris allowed them to identify the zones most seriously affected by human pollution 同义替换：「Noting details of」↔「recorded the specific types of」；「understand which areas are most affected」↔「identify the zones most seriously affected」 ### 40. ·A new 40_____ is planned and this will benefit researchers. ·A new 40_____ is planned and this will benefit researchers. **答案**：ship 原文定位：Plans are underway for an additional ship that will serve future expeditions 同义替换：「new」↔「additional」 --- 以上内容由鸭圈雅思真题库（www.yaquan.site）提供，收录近期雅思考试真题回忆，支持在线机考模式免费练习。