2020年7月英语四级听力真题答案：短篇新闻1（沪江网校）

News report 1

… parts of Scotland covered by the orange alert to avoid travel on Wednesday【Q1】, ‘ this is what he said to us. The orange warning may be raised to red in some areas. That is a warning for snow that has never been seen since the modern system came into place in Scotland. The orange warning has been extended until 6 p.m. on Thursday. Trains, planes and ferries are also likely to be affected, with wind chill that could see parts of Britain feeling as cold as -15℃. The head of road policing said, ‘I would urge drivers to take extra care on the roads for their journeys. Drivers should make sure they are prepared for their journey with warm clothing, food and drink, sufficient fuel and a charged mobile phone.【Q2】 There could be significant traffic delays, so please start to plan your journey now to consider if you really need to travel on conditions of this …

Question 1: What were people at parts of Scotland advised to do?

Question 2: What did the head of road policing urge drivers to do?