2012年福师大研究生英语听力答案

2012英语考研真题答案英语考研是每个考生都非常重视的一门科目。

很多考生都会密切关注历年的真题，以便更好地备考和了解自己的英语水平。

以下是2012年英语考研真题的详细答案。

听力部分答案：Section A1. D2. A3. C4. B5. D6. C7. A8. B9. C10. DSection B11. C12. B14. B15. A16. B17. C18. A19. B20. C阅读理解答案：Passage 121. D22. C23. A24. C25. DPassage 226. B27. D28. A30. DPassage 331. D32. A33. C34. B35. CTranslation答案：36. Today, people often refer to the Gulf War as another oil war.37. Paris is to France what Tokyo is to Japan.38. People should be realistic and lay the groundwork for their future.39. The college professor gave the student a crash course in economics.40. The function of a university is to guide students to a better understanding of themselves and the world.写作答案：Part 1：Directions: Write an essay of 200 words based on the following chart.参考范文：The chart illustrates the consumption of different types of beverages in a typical western country over a span of 30 years, from 1980 to 2010. It is clear that the consumption of fruit juice and bottled water increased significantly, while the consumption of carbonated drinks declined.In 1980, carbonated drinks were the most popular, with over 250 liters consumed per person per year. Fruit juice and bottled water were consumed at a much lower rate, with approximately 50 liters and 10 liters per person respectively.However, by 2010, the situation had changed dramatically. The consumption of carbonated drinks had dropped to around 100 liters per person annually, less than half of what it was in 1980. On the other hand, the consumption of fruit juice and bottled water soared to 200 liters and 80 liters respectively.There are several factors contributing to this trend. Firstly, people are becoming more health-conscious, and are opting for healthier alternatives to carbonated drinks. Secondly, the convenience of bottled water has made it a popular choice, particularly among young people. Lastly, the marketing of fruit juice as a natural and nutritious choice has increased its popularity.In conclusion, the chart highlights the change in beverage consumption patterns over the past 30 years. Carbonated drinks have been largely replaced by fruit juice and bottled water, reflecting a growing trend towards healthier choices.Part 2：Directions: Write an essay of 600 words on the following topic.参考范文：The Impact of Social Media on YouthIntroduction:In today's digital age, social media plays an influential role in the lives of young people. This essay will explore the impact of social media on youth, focusing on its positive and negative effects.Positive effects:Firstly, social media platforms allow young people to connect and communicate with others from different cultures and countries, fostering a sense of global understanding and unity. This broadens their perspectives and promotes cultural exchange.Secondly, social media provides a platform for young individuals to express themselves creatively through sharing photos, videos, and artwork. This can boost their self-esteem and confidence by gaining recognition and feedback from others.Lastly, social media offers educational opportunities, as many organizations and institutions use these platforms to share knowledge and provide online courses. This enables youth to access educational resources and expand their knowledge beyond traditional classrooms.Negative effects:On the other hand, the excessive use of social media can have detrimental effects on mental health and well-being. Young people may become addicted to social media, increasing the risk of anxiety, depression,and social isolation. The constant comparison to others' highlight reels can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-worth.Furthermore, cyberbullying is prevalent on social media, with young people being vulnerable to online harassment and bullying. This can have severe consequences on their mental and emotional well-being, and even lead to self-harm or suicidal thoughts.Lastly, the overexposure to curated images and idealized lifestyles on social media can distort young people's perception of reality, leading to body image issues and unhealthy behaviors like disordered eating or excessive dieting.Conclusion:In conclusion, social media has both positive and negative impacts on young people. It provides opportunities for global connections, creative expression, and online education. However, its excessive use can negatively affect mental health, contribute to cyberbullying, and distort perception of reality. It is crucial for young people to use social media in moderation, be aware of its potential risks, and seek support when needed. Additionally, parents, educators, and policymakers should work together to ensure responsible use of social media and provide necessary resources for young people to navigate the digital world effectively.。

2012年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(福建卷)英语第I卷（选择题共115分）第一部分听力（共两节,满分30分）第一节例：How much is the shirt？A．￡19.15 B. ￡9.15 C. ￡9.181. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. In a bookstore.B. In a classroom.C. In a library.2. At what time will the film begin?A. 7:20.B. 7:15.C. 7:00.3. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. Their friend Jane.B. A weekend trip.C. A radio programme.4. What will the woman probably do?A. Catch a train.B. See the man off.C. Go shopping.5. Why did the woman apologize?A. She made a late delivery.B. She went to the wrong place.C. She couldn't take the cake back.笫二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分）听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。

6. Whose CD is broken?A. Kathy's.B. Mum’sC. Jack's.7. What does the boy promise to do for the girl?A. Buy her a new CD.B. Do some cleaningC. Give her 10 dollars.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。

2012年12月英语听力答案及原文短对话：11. Go to the park to enjoy the flowers.12. She cannot attend the presentation.13. He is a very successful businessman.14. She has every confidence in Susan.15. It is worth the money taking a train to Miami.16. The old furniture should be replaced.17. The man got home late due to the storm.18. The woman’s sons might enjoy team sports.长对话：Conversation One19. Take orders over the phone.20. Customers’questions could not be answered on the same day.21. They each take a week.Conversation Two22. Near a school.23. He did not notice it.24. It is no longer valid.25. He got a ticket.听力短文：Passage 126. They behave as if their memories have failed totally.27. Those with 15 items or less.28. Go back and pick up more items.29. It requires tolerance.Passage 230. A natural and spontaneous style of speech.31. Differences in style between writing and speaking.32. The key to becoming a good speaker.Passage 333. By comparing his performance with others.34. Children cannot detect their own mistakes.35. It is unhelpful to students’learning.复合式听写：36. foreign37. accomplished38. interpersonal39. detail.40. controlled41. abruptly42. references43. indication44. it is considered very rude to be late -- even by 10 minutes -- for an appointment in America.45. It has enabled Americans to be extremely productive, and productivity itself is highly valued in America.46. Americans believe in spending their time and energy today so that the fruits of their labor may be enjoyed at a later time.2012年12月英语四级考试听力原文汇总完整版Part III Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11.W: I just heard about a really beautiful park in the east end of the town. There are a lot of roses in bloom.M: Why don’t we walk over there and see for ourselves?Q: What will the speakers probably do?12.M: My presentation is scheduled for 9:30 tomorrow morning at the lecture hall. I hope to see you there.W: Oh, sorry. I was about to tell you that I have an appointment with my dentist at 9:00 o’clock tomorrow.Q: What do we learn about the woman?13.W: How long have you been running this company?M: Twenty years if you can believe that. I brought it from a small operation to what it is today. Q: What do we learn about the man?14.M: Have you read the news on the campus net? Susan has won the scholarship for next year.W: I knew she would from the very beginning. Such a brilliant and diligent girl! She certainly deserves it.Q: What does the woman mean?15.W: Taking a bus to Miami, it’s cheaper than going by train.M: That’s true. But I’d rather pay a little more for the added comfort and convenience.Q: What does the man mean?16.M: I think it’s time we got rid of all this old furniture.W: Y ou’re right. We need to promote our image besides it’s not a real antique.Q: What do the speakers mean?17.M: That was some storm yesterday. How was I afraid I couldn’t make it home.W: Y eah, most of the roads to my house were flooded. I didn’t get home from the lab until midnight.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?18.W: My boys are always complaining that they’re bored.M: Why don’t you get them into some team sports? My son and daughter play soccer every Saturday. And they both look forward to it all week.Q: What does the man mean?Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.W: I don’t know what to do. I can’t seem to get anyone in the hospital to listen to my complaints and this outdated equipment is dangerous. Just look at it.M: Hmm, uh, are you trying to say that it presents a health hazard?W: Y es, I am. The head technician in the lab tried to persuade the hospital administration to replace it, but they are trying to cut costs.M: Y ou are pregnant, aren’t you?W: Y es, I am. I made an effort to get my supervisor to transfer me to another department, but he urged me not to complain too loudly. Because the administration is more likely to replace me than an X-ray equipment, I’m afraid to refuse to work. But I’m more afraid to expose my unborn child to the radiation.M: I see what you mean. Well, as your union representative, I have to warn you that it would take quite a while to force management to replace the old machines and attempt to get you transferred may or may not be successful.W: Oh, what am I supposed to do then?M: Workers have the legal right to refuse certain unsafe work assignments under two federal laws, the Occupation or Safety and Health Act and the National Labor Relations Act. But the requirements of either of the Acts may be difficult to meet.W: Do you think I have a good case?M: If you do lose your job, the union will fight to get it back for you along with back pay, your lost income. But you have to be prepared for a long wait, maybe after two years.Q19. What does the woman complain about?Q20. What has the woman asked her supervisor to do?Q21. What does the man say about the two federal laws?Q22. What will the union do if the woman loses her jobQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.W: Mr. Green, is it fair to say that negotiation is an art?M: Well, I think it’s both an art and science. Y ou can prepare for a negotiation quite scientifically, but the execution of the negotiation has quite a lot to do with one’s artistic quality. The scientific part of a negotiation is in determining your strategy. What do you want out of it? What can you give? Then of course there are tactics. How do you go about it? Do you take an opening position in a negotiation which differs from the eventual goal you are heading for? And then of course there are the behavioral aspects.W: What do you mean by the behavioral aspects?M: Well, that’s I think where the art comes in. In your behavior, you can either be an actor. Y ou can pretend that you don’t like things which you are actually quite pleased about. Or you can pretend to like things which you are quite happy to do without. Or you can be the honest type negotiator who’s known to his partners in negotiation and always plays everything straight. But the artistic part of negotiation I think has to do with responding immediately to cues one gets in the process of negotiation. These can be verbal cues or even body language. This is where the artistic quality comes in.W: So really, you see two types of negotiator then, the actor or the honest one.M: That’right. And both can work. I would say the honest negotiator can be quite effective in some circumstances. In other circumstances you need an actor.Q23. When is a scientific approach best embodied in a negotiation according to the man?Q24. In what way is a negotiator like an actor according to the man?Q25. What does the man say about the two types of negotiator?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.Passage 1Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.Since I started working part-time at a grocery store, I have learned that a customer is more thansomeone who buys something. To me, a customer is a person whose memory fails entirely once he or she starts to push a shopping cart. One of the first things customers forget is how to count. There is no other way to explain how so many people get in their express line, which is clearly marked 15 items or less, with 20, 25 or even a cart load of items. Customers also forget why they came to the store in the first place. Just as I finish ringing up an order, a customer will say, “Oops, I forgot to pick up a fresh loaf of bread. I hope you don’t mind waiting while I go get it.”Five minutes later, he is back with the bread, a bottle of milk, and three rolls of paper towels. Strange as it seems, customers also seem to forget that they have to pay for their groceries. Instead of writing a check or looking for a credit card while I am ringing up the groceries, my customers will wait until I announce the total. Then, in surprise, she says, “Oh no, what did I do with my check book?”After 5 minutes of digging through her purse, she borrows my pen because she’s forgotten hers. But I have to be tolerant of customers because they pay my salary, and that’s something I can’t afford to forget.Q26. What does the speaker say about customers’entering the grocery store?Q27. Which customers are supposed to be in the express line?Q28. What does the speaker say some customers do when they arrive at the check-out counter?Q29. What does the speaker say about his job at the end of the talk?Passage 2Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.The speech delivery style of Europeans and Asians tends to be very formal. Speakers of these cultures often read oral presentations from carefully written manuscripts. On the other hand, American speakers are generally more informal relative to speakers in other cultures. American audiences prefer natural, spontaneous delivery that conveys a lively sense of communication. They don’t relate well to speakers who read from a manuscript. If you use an outline of your ideas instead of a prepared text, your speech will not only sound more natural, but you will also be able to establish better relationship with your listeners and keep their attention. The language and style you use when making an oral presentation should not be the same as the language and style you use when writing. Well-written information, that is meant to be read, does not work as well when it is heard. It is, therefore, important for you to adapt written texts or outlines for presentations. Good speakers are much more informal when speaking than when writing. They also use their own words and develop their own speaking styles. Whenever possible, they use short words. Listeners appreciate it when speakers use simple, everyday words in a presentation. One advantage is that it’s much easier for speakers to pronounce short words correctly. Another is that long and sophisticated vocabulary choices make listening more difficult.Question 30 to 3230. What does the speaker say American audiences prefer?31. What should one pay attention to when making an oral presentation?32. What does the speaker focus on in the talk?Passage 3Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.Let children learn to judge their own work. A child learning to talk does not learn by beingcorrected all the time. If corrected too much, he will stop talking. He compares a thousand times a day the difference between language as he uses it and language as those around him use it. Bit by bit, he makes the necessary changes to make his language like other people’s. In the same way, kids learning to do all the other things they learn without adult teachers, to walk, run, climb, ride a bike, play games, compare their own performance with what more skilled people do, and slowly make the needed changes. But in school we never give a child a chance to detect his mistakes. We do it all for him. We act as if we thought he would never notice a mistake unless it was pointed out to him. Soon he becomes dependent on the expert. We should let him do it himself. Let him figure out, with the help of other children if he wants it, what this word says, what is the answer to that problem, whether this is a good way of saying or doing this or that. If right answers need to be given, as in mathematics or science, give him the answer book. Let him correct his own papers. Why should we teachers waste time on such tedious work? Our job should be to help children when they tell us that they can’t find a way to get the right answer.Question 33 to 3533. How does a child learn to do something according to the speaker?34. What belief do teachers commonly hold according to the speaker?35. What does the speaker imply about the current way of teaching?Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Time is, for the average American, of utmost importance. To the foreign visitor, Americans seem to be more concerned with getting things accomplished on time (according to a predetermined schedule) than they are with developing deep interpersonal relations. Schedules, for the American, are meant to be planned and then followed in the smallest detail. It may seem to you that most Americans are completely controlled by the little machines they wear on their wrists, cutting their discussions off abruptly to make it to their next appointment on time. Americans’language is filled with references to time, giving a clear indication of how much it is valued. Time is something to be “on,”to be “kept,”“filled,”“saved,”“wasted,”“gained,”“planned,”“given,”“made the most of,”even “killed.”The international visitor soon learns that it is considered very rude to be late -- even by 10 minutes -- for an appointment in America. Time is so valued in America, because by considering time to be important one can clearly achieve more than if one “wastes”time and doesn’t keep busy. This philosophy has proven its worth. It has enabled Americans to be extremely productive, and productivity itself is highly valued in America. Many American proverbs stress the value of guarding time, using it wisely, and setting and working toward specific goals. Americans believe in spending their time and energy today so that the fruits of their labor may be enjoyed at a later time.。

1.我不相信幸运这一类事情.我认为大多数时候事情发展地顺利或不顺利主要因为人们自己的行为.我相信大多数的情况下你可以通过努力工作,自我约束,坚持不懈,把个人的发展作为每天必考虑的事情等方面创造自己的幸运.2.许多的职业都包含其他人(的参与). 你可能具有超强的学术能力,然而缺少社交能力,即有能力倾听别人,对其他人(的反应)敏感,甚至游刃有余地给出或吸纳批评.3.如果你周边的环境经常让你意志消沉,也许你的确该改变一下了,可能不是改变你的位置,但至少是你的态度.如果你能学会很好地利用任何情况,你就能消除掉挡在你和你梦想之间的可怕的障碍.4.任何人在忙忙碌碌的时候都会犯错误.但是注意力不集中的人经常遇到麻烦不是因为他们太忙了,而是因为他们缺乏优先考虑的事情.这样,不仅浪费了他们的实践,也浪费了资源.5.如果你拒绝变化,你就是拒绝成功.学会灵活,否则就得学会习惯忍受失败.6.你的天分越大,你就有可能越倚赖于天分,甚至忽视日复一日完善它的工作.如果你有了这样消极的倾向,给自己定一个进步计划,这样你就能充分利用好上帝给你的天赋.2第二单元翻译1．老师、教授常被描述成生活在象牙塔中的理想主义者，他们脱离实际。

人们指责他们只强调学力或学业，而这些对帮助学生将来求职或就业并无直接关系。

2．大学之所以存在，是因为它在人们富于想象力的学习中成为老少两代人之间的纽带，因而保持了知识和生活热情之间的联系。

3．我们必须使每个学生开始明白：他/ 她在人类连绵不断的链条上只是其中的一环，这一环虽小，却至关重要。

这链条的前面有数千年的历史，并向无限的未来延伸。

4．人生不是支离破碎地学习一些课程，充实的人生应该是发现艰巨的任务并运用我们掌握的智慧和能量工具来完成这些任务。

我们准备放手让你们来完成一些艰巨的任务。

让我们拭目以待——看看你们如何来完成。

5．让我们为学生营造环境，使他们成长为有创造性、有思想的人，成为一群懂历史、哲学、宗教、文学等等的个体。

Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11.W: This crazy bus schedule has got me completely confused. I can’t figure out when my bus to Cleveland leaves?M: Why don’t you just go to the ticket window and ask?Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?12.W: I really enjoyed the TV special about drafts last night. Did you get home in time to see it?W: Oh, yes, but I wish I could have stayed awake long enough to see the whole thing.Q: What does the man mean?13.W: Airport, please. I’m running a little late. So just take the fastest way even if it’s not the most direct.M: Sure, but there is a lot of traffic everywhere today because of the football game.Q: What do we learn about the woman from the conversation?14.W: May I make a recommendation, sir? Our seafood with this special sauce is very good.M: Thank you, but I don’t eat shellfish. I’m allergic to it.Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?15. W: now one more question if you don’t mind, what position in the company appeals to you most?M: Well, I’d like the position of sales manager if that position is still vacant.Q: What do we learn about the man?16. M: I don’t think I want to live in the dormitory next year. I need moreprivacy.W: I know what you mean. But check out the cost if renting an apartment first. I won’t be surprised if you change your mind.Q: What does the woman imply?17. M: You’re on the right track. I just think you need to narrow the topic down.W: Yeah, you’re right. I always start by choosing two boarder topics when I’m doing a research paper.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?18. W: This picnic should beat the last one we went to, doesn’t it?M: Oh, yeah, we had to spend the whole time inside. Good thing, the weather was cooperative this time.What do we learn about the speakers from the conversation?Long ConversationConversation OneM: When I say I live in Sweden, people always want to know about the seasons.W: The seasons?M: Yeah, you know how cold it is in winter? What is it like when the days are so short?W: So what is it like?M: Well, it is cold ,very cold in winter. Sometimes it is cold as 26 degrees below centigrade. And of course when you go out, you’ll wrap up warm. But inside in the houses it’s always very warm, much warmer than at home. Swedish people always complain that when they visit England, the houses are cold even in the good winter.W: And what about the darkness?M: Well, yeah, around Christmas time there’s only one hour of daylight, so you really looks forward to the spring. It is sometimes a bit depressing. But you see the summers are amazing, from May to July in the North of Sweden the sun never sets. It’s still light in the midnight. You can walk in the mountains and read a newspaper.W: Oh, yeah, the land of the midnight sun.M: Yeah, that’s right, but it’s wonderful. You won’t stay up all night. And the Swedes makes most of it often they started work earlier in summer and then leave at about 2 or 3 in the afternoon, so that they can really enjoy the long summer evenings. They’d like to work hard, but play hard, too. I think Londoners work longer hours, but I’m not sure this is a good thing.Q19: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?Q20: What do Swedish people complain about when they visit England in winter?Q21: How does the man describe the short hour of daylight around Christmas in Sweden?Q21: What does the man say about the Swedish people? Conversation TwoW: What kind of training does one need to go into this type of job?M: That’s a very good question. I don’t think there is any, specifically. W: For example, in your case, what was your educational background? M: Well, I did a degree in French at Nottingham. After that, I did careers work in secondary schools like the careers guidance people. Here is in the university. Then I went into local government because I found I was more interested in the administrative side. Then progressed on to universities. So there wasn’t any plan and there was no specific training. There are plenty of training courses in management techniques and committee work which you can attend now.W: But in the first place, you did a French degree.M: In my time, there wasn’t a degree you could do for administration. I think most of the administrators I’ve come across have degrees and all sorts of things.W: Well, I know in my case, I did an English literature degree and I didn’t really expect to end up doing what I am doing now.M: Quite.W: But you are local to Nottingham, actually? Is there any reason why you went to Nottingham University?M: No, no, I come from the north of England, from west Yorkshire. Nottingham was one of the universities I put on my list. And I like the look of it. The campus is just beautiful.W: Yes, indeed. Let’s see. Were you from the industrial part of Yorkshire? M: Yes, from the Woolen District.Q23. What was the man’s major at university?Q24: What was the man’s job in secondary schools?Q25: What attracted the man to Nottingham University?Section BPassage OneWhile Gail Obcamp, an American artist was giving a speech on the art of Japanese brush painting to an audience that included visitors from Japan,she was confused to see that many of her Japanese listeners have their eyes closed. Were they tuned off because an American had the nerve to instruct Japanese in their own art form or they deliberately tried to signal their rejection of her? Obcamp later found out that her listeners were not being disrespectful. Japanese listeners sometimes closed their eyes to enhance concentration. Her listeners were showing their respect for her by chewing on her words. Some day you may be either a speaker or a listener in a situation involving people from other countries or members of minority group in North America. Learning how different cultures signal respect can help you avoid misunderstandings. Here are some examples. In the deaf culture of North America, many listeners show applause not by clapping their hands but by waving them in the air. In some cultures, both overseas and in some minority groups in North America, listeners are considered disrespectful if they look directly at the speaker. Respect is shown by looking in the general direction but avoiding direct eye contact. In some countries, whistling by listeners is a sign of approval while in other courtiers it is a form of insult.Questions:26, What did Obcamp’s speech focus on?27, Why do Japanese listeners sometimes close their eyes while listening to a speech?28, What does the speaker try to explain?Passage TwoChris is in charge of purchasing and maintaining equipment in his Division at Taxlong Company. He is soon going to have an evaluation interview with his supervisor and the personnel director to discuss the work he has done in the past year. Salary, promotion and plans for the coming year will also be discussed at the meeting. Chris has made several changes for his Division in the past year. First, he bought new equipment for one of the departments. He has been particularly happy about the new equipment because many of the employees have told him how much it has helped them. Along with improving the equipment, Chris began a program to train employees to use equipment better and do simple maintenance themselves. The training saved time for the employees and money for the company. Unfortunately, one serious problem developed during the year. Two employees the Chris hired were stealing, and he had to fire them. Chris knows that a new job for a purchasing and maintenance manager for the whole company will be open in a few months, and he would like to be promoted to the job. Chris knows, however, that someone else wants that new job, too. Kim is in charge of purchasing and maintenance in another Division of thecompany. She has also made several changes over the year. Chris knows that his boss likes Kim’s work, and he expects that his work will be compared with hers.Questions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. What is Chris’s main responsibility at Taxlong Company?30. What problem did Chris encounter in his Division?31. What does Chris hope for in the near future?32. What do we learn about Kim from the passage?Passage ThreeProverbs, sometimes called sayings, are examples of folk wisdom. They are little lessons which older people of a culture pass down to the younger people to teach them about life. Many proverbs remind people of the values that are important in the culture. Values teach people how to act, what is right, and what is wrong. Because the values of each culture are different, understanding the values of another culture helps explain how people think and act. Understanding your own culture values is important too. If you can accept that people from other cultures act according to their values, not yours, getting along with them will be much easier. Many proverbs are very old. So some of the values theyteach may not be as important in the culture as they once were. For example, Americans today do not pay much attention to the proverb “Haste makes waste”, because patience is not important to them. But if you know about past values, it helps you to understand the present and many of the older values are still strong today. Benjamin Franklin, a famous American diplomat, writer and scientist, died in 1790, but his proverb “Time is money”is taken more seriously by Americans of today than ever before. A study of proverbs from around the world shows that some values are shared by many cultures. In many cases though, the same idea is expressed differently.Questions 33- 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. Why are proverbs so important?34. According to the speaker what happens to some proverbs with the passage of time?35 What do we learn from the study of proverbs from around the world?Section CCompound DictationOur lives are woven together. As much as I enjoy my own company, I no longer imagine I can get through a single day much less all my lifecompletely on my own. Even if I am on vacation in the mountains, I am eating food someone else has grown, living in a house someone else has built, wearing clothes someone else has sewn from cloth woven by others, using electricity someone else is distributing to my house. Evidence of interdependence is everywhere; we are on this journey together.As I was growing up, I remember being carefully taught that independence not interdependence was everything. “Make your own way”,”Stand on your own two feet”or my mother’s favorite remark when I was face-to-face with consequences of some action: Now that you’ve made your bed, lie on it.Total independence is a dominant thing in our culture. I imagine that what my parents were trying to teach me was to take responsibilities for my actions and my choices. But the teaching was shaped by our cultural imagines. And instead, I grew up believing that I was supposed to be totally independent and consequently became very reluctant to ask for help. I would do almost anything not to be a burden, and not require any help from anybody.答案：11.答案：B) Go and ask the staff.12.答案：A) He fell asleep in the middle of the TV program.13.答案：B) She is worried about missing her flight.14.答案：A) In a restaurant15.A) He is being interviewed for a job.16.B) The man is unlikely to move out of the dormitory.17.D) The woman is going to make her topic more focused.18.B) They didn’t quite enjoy their last picnic.19. C）He is an English living in Sweden.20. B）The cold houses.21. C）Depressing.22. B）They work hard and play hard.23. What was the man’s major at university?答案：B）French.24. What was the man’s job in secondary schools?答案：C）careers guidance.25. What attracted the man to Nottingham University?答案：B）Its pleasant environment.Section BPassage One（听力短文第一大题）26. A. The art of Japanese brush painting27. A. To enhance concentration28. C. How listeners in different cultures show respectPassage Two（听力短文第二大题）29. A. Buying and maintaining equipment.30. A. Two of his employees committed theft.31. D. Advancement to a higher promotion32. D. She is competing with Chris for that new job.33. A) They help us see the important values of a culture。

听录音，回答11-47题：Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension：11-3511、A．He needs another week for the painting．B．The painting was completed just In time．C．The building won’t open until next week．D．His artistic work has been well received．12、A．Go camping．B．Decorate his house.C．Rent a tent．D．Organize a party．13、A．She talked with Mr．Wright on the phone．B．She is about to call Mr．Wright’s secretary．C．She will see Mr．Wright at lunch time．D．She failed to reach Mr．Wright．14、A．He is actually very hardworking．B．He has difficulty finishing his project．C．He needs to spend more time in the lab．D．He seldom tells the truth about himself．15、A．Rules restricting smoking．B．Ways to quit smoking．C．Smokers’ health problems．D．Hazards of passive smoking．16、A．He is out of town all morning．B．He is tied up in family matters．C．He has been writing a report．D．He has got meetings to attend．17、A．He is not easy—going．B．He is the speakers’boss．C．He is not at home this weekend．D．He seldom invites people to his home．18、A．Take a break．B．Refuel his car．C．Ask the way．D．Have a cup of coffee．19、Questions l9 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard．A．They are as good as historical films．B．They give youngsters a thrill．C．They have greatly improved．D．They are better than comics on film．20、A．The effects were very good．B．The acting was just so—so．C．The plot was too complicated．D．The characters were lifelike．21、A．They triumphed ultimately over evil in the battle．B．They Flayed the same role in War of the Worlds．C．They are popular figures among young people．D．They are two leading characters in the film．22、Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard．A．It is scheduled on Thursday night．B．It is supposed to last nine weeks．C．It takes place once a week．D．It usually starts at six．23、A．To make good use of her spare time in the evening．B．To meet the requirements of her in—service training．C．To improve her driving skills as quickly as possible．D．To get some basic knowledge about car maintenance．24、A．Partic pate in group discussions．B．Take turns to make presentations．C．Listen to the teacher’s explanation．D．Answer the teacher’s questions．25、A．Most of them are female．B．Some have a part—time job．C．They plan to buy a new car．D．A few of them are old chaps．26、Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard．A．She is not good at making friends．B．She is not well off．C．She enjoys company．D．She likes to go to concerts alone．27、A．Their similar social status．B．Their interdependence．C．Their common interest．D．Their identical character．28、A．Invite Pat to a live concert．B．Buy some gifts for Pat’s kids．C．Help take care of Pat’s kids．D．Pay for Pat’s season tickets．29、A．It can develop between people with a big difference in income．B．It can be maintained among people of different age groups．C．It cannot last long without similar family background．D．It cannot be sustained when friends move far apart．30、Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard．A．Priority of students’academic achievements．B．Equal education opportunities to all children．C．Social equality between teachers and students．D．Respect for students’individuality．31、A．EfficientB．ComplicatedC．LengthyD．Democratic32、A．To help them acquire hands—on experience．B．To try to cut down its operational expenses．C．To provide part—time jobs for needy students．D．To enable them to learn to take responsibility．33、Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard．A．The best way to work through a finger maze．B．Individuals doing better in front of an audience．C．Researchers having contributed greatly to psychology．D．Improvements on the classification of human behavior．34、A．When you feel encouraged by the audience．B．When you try to figure out a confusing game．C．When you already know how to do something．D．When you complete with other people in a group．35、A．Practicing constantly．B．Working by oneself．C．Learning by doing．D．Using proven methods．Part ⅢListening Comprehension：36-4636、Americanstoday have different eating habits than they had in the past．There is awide(36)______ offood available．They have a broader(37)______ of nutrition(营养)，so they buy more fresh fruitand(38)______than ever before．At the same time，Americans(39)______increasing quantities of sweetsand sodas．Statisticsshow that the way people live(40)______the way they eat．American lifestyles havechanged．There are now growing numbers of people wholive alone，(41)______parents and children，and double-income families．These changinglifestyles are(42)______ for the increasing number of people who must(43)______mealsor sometimes simply go without them．Many Americans haveless time than ever before to spend preparingfood．(44)_____________________weekon average．It iseasy to study the amounts and kinds of food that peopleconsume．(45)________________uswhat people are eatin9，but also tells us about the changes in attitudes and tastes．(46)____________．Instead，chicken，turkey and fish have become morepopular．Sales of these foods have greatly increased inrecent years．第(36)题_________37、第(37)题_________38、第(38)题_________39、第(39)题_________40、第(40)题_________41、第(41)题_________42、第(42)题_________43、第(43)题_________44、第(44)题_________45、第(45)题_________46、第(46)题_________听力参考答案听力AB11. B12. A13. D14. A15. A16. D17. B18. B19. C20. A21. D22. C23. D24. C25. A26. B27. C28. D29. A30. C31. D32. D33. C34. C35. B听力C36. selection37. Knowledge38. vegetables39. purchase40. determines41. single42. responsible43. rush44. Partly as a consequence of this limitedtime,over half of all American homes now have microwave ovens．45. The United States t of Agriculture and the food industry collect sales statistics and keep accurate records．46. Red meat,which used to be the most popular choice for dinner,is no longer an American favorite．。

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I. Listen and fill in blanks 42%Both House and Senate negotiators today approved sweeping immigration legislation that could grant amnesty to ______________ (1) of illegal aliens who entered the country before ______________ (2). The bill, as worked out in 5 hours of closed-door negotiations, would establish a ______________ (3) of fines against employers who hire illegal immigrants. It would also make those who came to the ______________ (4) illegally but have established roots in this country eligible for amnesty.参考答案Lesson 7 millions 1982 system USIt is not just the weather with which farmers contend; there are higher costs for growing food and ______________ (5) prices when selling it. And these combine to make farming an increasingly difficult life, especia lly for small family farms. In New Y ork, a new ______________ (6) called “Farm Hands” is trying to help struggling farms in the ______________ (7) by linking city dwellers with farmers. As John Kailish reports, the scheme ______________ (8) to benefit both.参考答案Lesson 9 lower organization region seemsWages for workers in the winery industry ______________ (9) from around 8 dollars to 15 dollars an hour. The union was willing to give up a slight reduction in wages, but ______________ (10) to accept cuts in the pension and health benefits. The employers ______________ (11) wanted a 20% reduction in the wages and benefits package. Winery owners say the union has to recognize that ______________ (12) costs have increased.参考答案Lesson 10 range refused reportedly overallThe Wing and Wheel is a very ______________ (13) song to me. It‟s probably my favourite song that I‟ve ever written. And that song was inspired at the V ancouver Folk ______________ (14) by two people who are from Managua, Nicaragua. They have a duo called Duo Guar Buranco. And just about 4 o‟clock in the morning, I was sitting in my ______________ (15) room and listening to them sing in theroom next door, and looking out the window at this little fingernail moon ______________ (16) out over the V ancouver Bay, and that song just came flowing, you know, and was inspired by those two people.参考答案Lesson 11 special Festival hotel hangingOne year ago this month, a ______________ (17) earthquake in Mexico City killed more than 9000 people. Tens of thousands of people lost their jobs because of the massive ______________ (18). Among those hardest hit by the quake were women garment workers, who worked in sweatshops concentrated in the ______________ (19) of Mexico City. One year after the earthq uake, Lucie Conger reports that some of the 40,000 seamstresses who lost their jobs are changing their ______________ (20) about work.参考答案Lesson 12 powerful damage heart attitudesThe Committee makes 95 _____________ (21) recommendations, including greater emphasis on re-investigations of cleared personnel, a streamlined classification system, more ______________ (22) for counter-intelligence elements of the FBI, CIA and the military services, and tighter controls on foreign diplomats from ______________ (23) countries. The report cites FBI assessments on how extensively the Soviets use diplomatic cover to hide spying ______________ (24).参考答案Lesson 13 committee money hostile activityKalb‟s comments suggested Shultz perhaps did not go along with the ______________ (25) program, but in public, the Secretary of State has defended the administration‟s policies against Libya, saying in N ew Y ork last week: “I don‟t have any ______________ (26) with the little psychological warfare against Quddafi.” He also quoted Winston ______________ (27) as saying, “In time of war ______________ (28) is so precious, it must be attended by a bodyguard of ______________ (29).”参考答案Lesson 14 problems Churchill truth liesCalifornia counters that the state law ______________ (30) not discriminate between men and women, that it treats them both the ______________ (31) as to all ailments, but grants disability leave only to pregnant workers. Moreover, California _____________ (32) that the state law in fact equalizes the situation between men and women, allowing them both to have children without _____________ (33) their jobs.参考答案Lesson 16 does same argues losingThe di fferences in roast beef are really ______________ (34). Arby‟s and Hardy‟s have 7 times as much______________ (35) as Roy Roger‟s. Also, Roy Roger‟s had ______________ (36) roast beef, whereas Arby‟s has kind of a composite roast beef, where the beef is c hipped and scrunched ______________ (37) with sodium phosphate and other chemicals.参考答案Lesson 18 remarkable fat real togetherWell, at some point, everybody, every ______________ (38) had to be earned the old-fashioned way. And the old-fashioned way is, you ______________ (39) up a business that can be multiplied indefinitely beyond the limitations of your own personal ______________ (40). It can be an oil business, like John D. Rockefeller did with the Standard Oil Trust. It could be, you know, an ______________ (41) that can dozens of game ______________ (42) like Merv Griffin.参考答案Lesson 19 fortune set efforts produceI‟ve been told that I take lousy pictures. It‟s not that my shots aren‟t technically OK; it‟s just that my pictures seem to bring out the __________（43）in people. I hope that‟s not a sign of something. I usual ly end up throwing half the pictures I take. It‟s not that they‟re __________（44）. Not at all; they‟re just too __________（45）. It‟s true what they say that a camera never __________（46）, but you certainly can lie to a camera.参考答案Lesson 7 worst deceiving honest lies“We noted favorable trends in the Middle __________（47）, not just the longing for __________（48）by the Israeli and Arab peoples, but constructive actions taken by leaders in the region to breathe new life into the peace process. No one has ________（49）more than Prime Minister Peres to that end. His vision, his statesmanship, and his tenacity are __________（50）appreciated here.”参考答案Lesson 8 East peace done greatlyOfficial sources have called the incident a major __________（51）lapse. Witnesses say Gandhi told security guards two __________（52）he had heard gun shots; the security forces reportedly __________（53）the noise as motorcycle backfire. It was over half an hour later that police finally surrounded and captured the gunman. Six people __________（54）injured during the arrest.参考答案Lesson 9 security times dismissed wereThe Farm Hands program was __________（55）by 27-year-old Wendy Dubid, an enthusiastic advocate of __________（56）farms and cities, in an interview at a farmers‟ market in New __________（57）city, Dubid said Farm Hands may mean cheap labor for farmers, but she maintains the __________（58）has a broader impact.参考答案Lesson 9 founded linking Y ork program“I was thinking though, nonetheless, when I put on this album, …The Last of the True Believers,‟ especially the title cut, that I heard more __________（59）there than I‟d perhaps heard before.” “Well, I guess it has… I‟ve moved in that __________（60）, mainly because I am playing with the band more. My natural roots are there in country and hillbilly __________（61）. And so I think that that just comes out __________（62）when you put the band with it.”参考答案Lesson 11 country direction music moreII. Listening comprehension 18%1) Tactic practice1．What is the main purpose of this announcement?A) To discuss the history of ArabellaB) To outline ways to get to ArabellaC) To make Arabella sound attractive to visitorsD) To describe Arabella‟s local music2. What was Arabella originally?A) A cultural centerB) A center for sailing eventsC) A resort islandD) A trading center3. When is the Caribbean Carnival held?A) In mid-OctoberB) During the winter holidaysC) During the March breakD) At the end of April参考答案: CDA4. Why was the meeting called?A) To announce a schedule changeB) To move the deadlineC) To discuss the image filesD) To answer any questions5. When does the project have to be finished?A) By tomorrowB) By ThursdayC) In five daysD) In a week6. What are Beth and Howard asked to do?A) Finalize the image filesB) Check for typosC) Ask questionsD) Write the address labels参考答案: ACA2)Mini-test1.Where is the announcement taking place?A)In a college classroomB)At a company board meetingC)At a computer conferenceD)In a department store2.What is the main purpose of the announcement?A)To summarize sales volumesB)To suggest areas for researchC)To advertise a productD)To outline a business plan3.What is suggested about the EL401 standard desktop computer?A)It has become less popular.B)It has risen in price.C)It is popular with college students.D)It is exceptionally reliable.参考答案: BAA4.According to the announcement, why should discarded items be put in bags?A)To keep city streets cleanB)To reduce waste collection costsC)To make materials safe to handleD)To avoid attracting hungry animals5.On what day are leaves and grass collected?A)On TuesdayB)On WednesdayC)On ThursdayD)On Friday6.By what time should bags be placed outside?A)By 7:00B)By 7:30C)By 8:00D)B7 8:30参考答案: ABB7.Who most likely is making this announcement?A)An automobile salespersonB) A police officerC)A weather reporterD)An insurance company representative8.According to the announcement, what should drivers do in poor weather conditions?A)Adjust their driving to road conditionsB)Listen to the weather reportC)Plan the shortest possible routeD)Pull into the side of the road9.When are listeners invited to contact an Auto and Marine agent?A)When roads are blockedB)When safety tips are unclearC)When a vehicle needs maintenanceD)When a mobile telephone is not working参考答案: CAB10.What is the purpose of this announcement?A)To announce some important computer improvementsB)To apologize for some incorrect informationC)To explain the cause of a computer system failureD)To describe how to send company e-mail11.What has caused a problem?A)The installation of computer gamesB)The opening of an infected fileC)The failure to install company softwareD)The sharing of computer passwords12.What are computer users reminded to do?A)Keep a record of all passwordsB)Open attachments only from familiar sendersC)Install a better security systemD)Purchase new computers参考答案: CBBIII. Translate the following into Chinese 20%1．The whole world is watching with great interest the remarkable changes that are taking place in China, particularly in Shanghai.参考答案：全世界都很有兴趣的看着中国发生的巨大变化，尤其是上海的变化。

2012年考研英语复试听力训练题（一）配套文字资料Part A1：A: With so little time left to study for the history final. I think we should concentrate on going over our lecture notes.B: That sounds good. At least we have an idea what Prof. Martin thinks important.Q: How do the students plan to prepare for the exam?2：A: Sorry I'm late. There was road construction on highway 9 and traffic was backed up for a miles(排起长龙).B: Tell me about it. I take that road. And it took me two hours to get home last night.Q: what does the man mean?3：A: You said you wanted to borrow my camera for Prof. Wilson's assignment. Well, here it is.B: I know this is precious to you, and I'll take good care of it. I hate using other people's things, especially expensive equipment like this.Q: according to the conversation, what will the woman do?4：A: have you decided what you are going to do over the summer break?B: well, I've given it some thought, and I'd like to get a job in something related to marketing.But I haven't come up with anything definite yet.Q: what does the woman mean?5：A: that chocolate cake looks delicious. Aren’t you going to have some with me?B: well, that was a huge meal we just had, and I was sort of watching my calorie intake(卡路里摄取), but what the heck(管他的), birthday only comes once a year.Q: what will the man probably do?6：A: they say that exercise is good for you, but I don't know. I mean dragging myself out of bed, six-day and everyday to go to the gym is wreaking havoc(大的影响、破坏) on my sleeping schedule.B: sure, but who says you need to go everyday?Q: what does the woman imply the man should do?7：A: are you just about done with the copying machine?B: pretty much. I just have to make sure the copy is clearQ: what does the woman mean?8：A: this prescription is supposed to be effective from pain, but maybe it's too strong for me. I took it when I woke up in pain(痛醒) in the middle of the night, and now I feel nauseous.B: you should read the label first. It says right here on the bottle to be taken with meals only Q: what can be inferred about the woman?9：A: finally here are the notes you lent me from last weeks chemistry class. Sorry I kept them so longB: hey, don't worry about it. Our final exam's not for another weekQ: what does the woman imply？10：A: I know this jack is a little old and faded but I got some other things to take care of before the interviewB: if you want my opinion, a new suite should be your top priorityQ: what does the woman imply the man should do?11：A: wait a minute, are you actually studying on this beautiful Saturday when the work is in due for two weeksB: have u forgotten I'm going to be gone next weekendQ: what does the woman imply?12：A: do you know about the science fiction fair on Saturday?B: of course, I wouldn't miss it for the world.Q: what does the woman mean?13：A: Wanna come with me to the opera tonight? I've got an extra ticket and I think it will take your mind off that math problem that you’ve been sweating over(费力做) for the last two hours.B: that'll be great but the opera is in what? Italian, right? I think I have a better chance of understanding this math problem.Q: what does the man imply?14：A: u saw Kevin's new haircut, didn't you? It's pretty weird, don't you think?B: I don't know. I mean, I don't think it looks good on u, but on him, well, I think it really complements his features（完善容貌）.Q: what does the woman mean?15：A: I need u to send this package to the main office so it'll arrive before Wednesday's meeting.B: is there anyone else who can do it? It's going to take me all afternoon to proofread(校对) this reportQ: what does the man suggest the woman do?16：A: I can’t find my notes from history class anywhere. They are not on my desk.B: u may want to check behind it. Sometimes it happens to me, especially when there r a lot of papers and some stuff piled on top of it.Q: what does the man mean?17：A: a lot of people are complaining about Prof Baller's lectures. They say he goes over thematerials too quickly in class. What do you think?B: well, I don't have to write as many notes as most students in there. You see, I had similar course at another school. So, maybe I'm not the best person to ask.Q: what can be inferred about the man?18：A: can u recommend one of the doctors in the students help center? I've to get a physical exam before they let me play basketballB: sorry, my hometown is so close so I just drive back there whenever I need to c a doctor Q: what does the woman mean?19：A: this reading list professor Red gave us, look at it, 2 solid(密排的) pages a book. Does she really expect us to read them all?B: just once on the first page, the rest are just stuff she thought we might find interestingQ: what does the woman mean?20：A: do you know Sally's new address. She got some mail and I'd like to forward it to her.B: sorry, we weren't exactly on good terms(和睦) when she leftQ: what does the woman imply?21：A: the sign says this is reserved parking only and your student parking sticker(停车帖纸) has expired, too.B: I was just running in to turn in a paper, officer. I haven't been here for more than five minutes.Q: what can be inferred about the woman?22：A: I'm pretty excited. The outdoor club is going hiking on Mount Henry Forest this weekend.B: yes. Finally, I've been looking forward to it all yearQ: what can be inferred about the speakers?23：A: I've just been told that my part-time job is going to end next month.B: it's probably for the best. Your skills are sure in demand now. And that job wasn’t exactly what he called interesting.(你的技能很抢手，况且那份工作并没有他说的那么有趣) Q: what does the man imply?24：A: the conference on career planning is only a month away, but there are still a few things that our organizing committee needs to work outB: then it's clear that we'd better meet again and soon. Would u mind setting it out?Q: what does the woman wants the man to do?25：A: oh, we had the best tour guide when we were in San Francisco. I recommend him very highly for when u go there next monthB: thanks, but I'll be staying with family and they are taking care of everythingQ: what does the woman imply?26：A: I heard Jean has tickets to the boys choir(唱诗班，注意读音) that she wants to sell.B: I'm in luck then. The ticket office sold out tickets yesterdayQ: what will the man probably do?27：A: so, what did you think of the car? It is in your price range.B: well, it's a little beat-up(破旧的) and the seats are a little torn, but it certainly drives well and I'm tired of looking.Q: what will the man probably do next?28：A: I'm really looking forward to this trip with our geology class. But I'm not certain I have the strength to carry a bag pack up and down the mountain, especially when it's full of tools B: they are taking two donkeys to carry the tools. We just have to carry our personal items, like clothing and sleeping bags.Q: what does the man mean?29：A: 8:45? I guess I'd better get going. When's the next bus out to university?B: that bus leaves here on the hour(准点，也就是9点).Q: what does the man mean?30：A: Mary borrowed my jack again this morning. It's getting so, I almost never get to use it.B: you gonna put a stop to that. She has plenty of her own things to wearQ: what does the man suggest the woman do?Part BQuestion 31-34W: oh, Jack, I'm glad I call u. I want to tell you I have to skip the history study group session tonight.M: really? That' too bad. Aren’t you feeling well?W: oh, it's not that. It's going to be a public meeting down the town hall. The state senator from this area is going to be there. She has this meeting three or four times a year to speak with her constituents（支持者）.M: is that what you like to do with your evening, go and listen to a politician's...W: actually, it's a class assignment. Prof Jackson, he's teaching that political science seminar I'm taking. He told all of us in the seminar to going hear what the senator has to say tonight and also write up a report about the issues people bring up.M: oh, like medical care, and tax and…?W: right, and as long as I'm there, I think I'd like to bring up government funding for stateuniversities. The tuition keeps going up and it's getting harder and harder for a lot of students to afford it.M: tell me about it.W: anyway, I want to do a really good job on this report. I need to get a letter of recommendation from Prof Jackson for graduate school. So I guess I'd better show up there tonight and c what goes on.M: yeah, but, what about the history test?W: well, I’ve already put some time on that this morning. So I think by tomorrow afternoon, I'll be ready. 31：Question: why does the man assume the woman is not feeling well?32：Q: what is the general purpose of the meeting the woman plans to attend?33：Q: what does the woman hope to discuss tonight?34：Q: what does the woman hope Prof Jackson will do for her?35-39：A: I just finished reading a book of short story by Hemlen Garlen called Main Traveled road. I really enjoy it. Have u ever read it?B: yes, it was a required reading in American literature course i took last year, even though it's fiction, you get a realistic picture of the hard life people had back then on American frontier. I don't think I would have survive 19 century frontier lifeA: me neither. Remember that story among the car roads. Garlen gives a vivid description of Julie Peterson, that young Norwegian immigrant girl, she had to work on her family’s farmB: Ah haA: well when Julie feels exhausted, and she is wishing she could escape from her hard labor, she looks over her father working in the next field. And she is inspired to continue her own work B: i do remember that story. Garlen really captures the spirit of hard work that was so typical of immigrants and pioneers who settled the American Midwest. It's difficult to image that nothing seems to discourage them for long.A: i wonder how Garlen learn so much about the Midwest. Wasn’t he from Boston?B: he lived in Boston. In fact, he studied and taught in Boston School of Oritory, but I think he was born in Lawcarbinlen, Wisconsin. He did grow up in Midwest.A: no wonder his description is so good, I'm going to take this book back to the library now and c what other Garlen's works I can find.35：Q: what are the man and the woman discussing?36：Q: what does Hemlen Garlen describe in May Traveled Road?37：Q: how does Hemlen Garlen characterize pioneer life?38：Q: why does the man mention Julie Peterson?39：Q: where's the man going now?Part C40-43：Question 40-43This is our last meeting before the campers arrived tomorrow. I'll give u the activity schedule later. But, now I want to answer a question one of u asked me yesterday about campers with asthma. Let me explain a little about the disease. First of all, it's chronic and very common. 20 million people in the United States alone have it. It affects the bronchial tubes, that is the airways of the lungs. During normal breathing, air is drawn in through the mouse and nose, and eventually makes this way into the bronchial tubes. The asthma patient's bronchial tubes are very sensitive, and easily irritated by exercises or strength, exposure to allergen(过敏原) or pollution, or breathing in cold air, or cigarettes smoke.When asthmatic suffers an attack, the airway path was constricted, making it difficult for the person from breathing normally. If a camper in your group has even a mild case of asthma, you would be informed and given further instructionsabout what to do in case of an attack. But don't worry. Some of our campers might have a mild case, but they always bring their medicines with them and we never have a problem. Are there any other questions? Ok, let's talk about the schedules for tomorrow.40：Q: what does the speaker mainly discuss?41:Q: according to the speaker, what part of asthmatic's body is particularly sensitive?42：Q: what does the speaker say about the camps who have asthma?43：Q: why does the speaker mention cigarette smoke?44-47：Question 44-47Today most astronomers accept the notion that groups of stars that make up the universe are all moving farther and farther away from each other. but until very recently this idea of an expanding universe was not a theory most European scholars believed in. Since ancient times and up to about the 17th century most of these scholars thought the size of the universe have remained unchangedsince the moment of its creation or perhaps forever, with all the stars remaining more or less in place in relation to each other. but that was challenged in the late 17th century by Izic Newton's idea of gravity as a force of attraction, which contradicted the idea of a university that is static, unchanging. If gravity causes all the stars out there in space to attract each other as Newton said, then they could remain centrally motionless. Sooner or later all the stars will fall in towards each other. well, scientists then propose a new model, taking Newton's theory into account, they didn't want to abandon the idea of motionless stars, but for this model to work, so the stars wouldn’t fall in each other, they had to modify Newton's law of gravity, so they theorize that for distance as large as those between stars, the gravitation force repels rather attracts. As you might guess, this let to some other contradictions. But this is prettily resolved in the past centuries by the currently accepted theory, which says the universe is continuously expanding. You'll be reading all about that as your homework tonight.44：Q: what does the professor mainly discuss?45： Q: what did most European scholars believe before 17th century about the size of the universe?46：Q: what did some scientists try to explain by suggesting that stars repel each other?47：Q: what will the students read about for homework?48-50：Question 48-50On Monday we talked about insects, and how they gather food. Today I'd like to talk about the common garden spider and how it captures its prey with the round net-like structure it first produced almost 200 million years ago. I mean, of course a spider web. What's interesting is why such a delicate structure isn't ripped apart when a fast-flying insect crashes into it, and compared with the spider, these insects can be huge and really heavy. In fact capturing a large insect in a spider web could be compared to capture an airplane in a fishing net. So, how can the web offset such a shock without breaking? is it just because the silk like thread is made of so strong? well, experts analyze spider webs using a computer program designed when an insect crashed and caught and they found the structure of the web, the way of threads connected together helps balance the strength and tensions caused by the impact and spread them all across the web this saves the web from being destroyed and by the way, suggests some creative new ideas that human might use in designing buildings. The big surprise, though, is the role of air resistance in cushioning(缓冲) the shock of collision. The computer model showed that dragging a tinythread from a spider web through the air is a lot like pulling a heavy rope through water. And since air resistance acts on many threads all across the web its amazing effect that multiplies many times. And this definitely helps the web survive the impact48：Q: what is the talk mainly about?49: Q ：What does the speaker say about some of the insects that spiders capture?50：Q: according to the speaker, who might benefit from studying spider webs?。

Postgraduate English Listening and Speaking (3rd Edition)Unit 2:Part 1Section A Sharing Good and Bad TimesConversation 1Man 1: I can’s believe it! I got an A on my science test!Man 2: Congratulations! That’s great! Man 1: Thanks. I’m so happy! I really worked hard for that A.Man 2: I know you did. You deserve it. Conversation 2Woman 1: I have the most wonderful news!Woman 2: What happened"Woman 1: My sister finally had a baby girl. It’s great, because she has three boys!Woman 2: How wonderful! Conversation 3Man 1 : You’ll never believe this! Man 2: What happened"Man 1: I won ten dollars in the school raffle! How about that!Man 2: Boy, are you lucky! Conversation 4Woman 1: I’m so upset.Woman 2: Wht’s wrong" You really look worried.Woman 1: My dog was hit by a car. Woman 2: That’s terrible! Is he okay" Woman 1: I don’t know. He’s at thevet’s.Woman 2: I hope he’ll be all right. Woman 1: Thank you. So do I.Conversation 5Man 1: I’m so worried. I haven’t heard from my family in three months. Man 2: How often do they usually write" Man 1: Oh, at least once a month. Eithermy mother or my father writes.Man 2: The mail is really slow sometimes. I’m sure you’ll hear from them soon. Man 1: I hope so.Man 2: You know the saying, "No news is good news.〞If something were wrong, they’d have contacted you. Man1: Maybe you’re right. Thanks, Adam.Section BConversation 1A: Hello"B: Hi, Laurie. This is Sue.A: Oh, hi! How are you"B: Fine, thanks. Listen, I’m afraid I can’t really talk right now. I’m on my way to an interview. I just wanted to ask if you and Jim can e to dinner next Friday night at our place. About 7:00"Conversation 2A: Hey, Yoshi. How ya doing,"B: Hi, Bod. OK, thanks. What’s new" A: Not much. I’ll be glad when final exams are over.B: Yeah. Me too. In fact, I’ve got one in about five minutes.A: Well, good luck. Say, why don’t we get together and go to a game orsomething some day, huh"B: Yeah. Sounds great. I’ll give you a call.Conversation 3W: Well, it’s been nice talking with you.M: Yeah. I’m glad we finally got a chance to meet. Let’s get together sometime.W: Yeah. Good idea.M: I’ll call you, OK"Conversation 4W: Well, it’s been nice talking withyou.M: Yeah, I’m glad we finally got a chance to meet. Say, I know this is short notice, but if you’re not busy tomorrow night, would you like to go to a movie"Section CIn general, it’s polite to say "Congratulations!〞when a person has acplished something. Examples of these kinds of occasions include graduation, job promotion, the birth of a child, and the purchase of a home. When congratulations are in order, it sisometimes also appropriate to give a gifr, especially when invited to a birthday, graduation, wedding, or anniversary party.An invitation may say RSVP on the bottom, an abbreviation that refers to a French expression meaning "respond, please〞. If the invitation says, "RSVP regreats only,〞respond by mail or by phone only if you cannot e.Equal attention must be given to good manners on sad occasions. If a coworker, classmate, or neighbor experiences a death in the family, it is appropriate to express sympathy. In doing so, thewords Die or death should be avoided. It is best to simply say, " I was so sorry to hear about your loss.〞It’s also customary to send a sympathy card, but if you don’t know the mourner’s religion, be sure to select a card without religious symbols. Most customs regarding mourning relate to the family’s religion and vary from one group to another, so don’t send flowers or food unless you know it’s appropriate.The simple wrods "I’m sorry〞display good manners in a great many difficult social situations. "I’m sorry〞has two main uses: (1) to express sympathy to someone who has had a bad experience; (2) to express regret for bothering someone or causing a problem. Other expressions of apology are "Excuse me〞and "Pardon me〞. Use one of these expressions when you are trying to get out of a crowded elevator or stopping a stranger to ask directions. Question 1:According to the talk, on what occasions is it especially appropriate to give a gift"Question 2:When you receive an invitation which says RSVP, what are you expected to do"Question 3: Which of the following behaviors is appropriate for you when you hear your friend experiences a death"Exercise 2Question 1: What is appropriate to say when someone tells you a piece of good news"Question 2: What is appropriate to say to someone who has had a bad experience" Question 3: What is polite to say when you stop someone to ask for a favor"Part III Listening prehension Test1.M: Would you care for a biscuit"W: Not just at the moment, thank you. I’d rather have another piece of cake if I may.Q: What does the woman want now"2.W: How annoying! I can’t figureout a solution to this problem. Can you help me"M:Well, I’m afraid I can’t at the moment.Q: What does the man mean"3.W: What can I do for you,gentleman" Maybe you like this suit,because the color matches your skin and it is the latest fashion.M:Yes, it’s really a good suit and it’s of good color. But I just walk around and watch. Thank you just the same.Q: What did the man accept"4.W: Your garden is too dry, and itneeds water. Let me give you a hand to water the flower first.M: The garden is dry and I’m drier, would you fetch me some water please"Q: What did the man offer"5.M: The room istoo stuffy, let me turnon the ventilator for you and air the room.W:Yes, it’s too smoky here and I can hardly breathe.Q: If the woman accepts the man’s offer, what will the man do"6.M: What’s the matter"W: I have heard some strange engine noise when I’m driving 30 miles per hour.M: Why don’t you call the Car Talk program provided by the radio station"They can help you.Q: What is Car Talk about according to this conversation"7.W: The bus is so crowded, jammedlike sardines. Oh, my God!M: But can I offer you my seat"I’m getting off here.Q: What do we learn form this conversation"8.W: Let me get you some soft drinks,what would you like to have, Coca-Cola or soda"M:It makes no difference actually,but I’d like to have the latter if you don’t mind.Q: What do we learn from the conversation"9.M: There will be a cold spelltomorrow. The news was too bad. It spoils all our holiday plan.W:Just cheer up! We might as well do something to make it up by touring the downtown part.Q: What did the woman suggest"10.M: May I help you madam" The skirtmatches your blouse all right. Andit’s surely better than the mini one. W: But I tried it on a moment ago, and I didn’t like it very much.Q: What did the man suggest the woman do"。

大学英语(2)课后语法习题讲解及课文译文Part Four Pick up Y our GrammarUnit 1 （第26页）（页码以《大学英语2》第2版教材为准，如果版本不同，请以大标题“Part Four Pick up Y our Grammar”中的练习为准）1. C解析：疑问句作宾语从句时语序应该使用陈述句的语序，因此排除选项B和D，而整个句子没有过去时态的痕迹，因此又可排除选项A。

句子的意思是：“你能找到Alice把钢笔放哪里了吗？”2. B解析：用how和what引导的感叹句，句子的其他部分仍用陈述语序，因此排除选项A和D；同时，句末的助动词应该选择be动词和形容词搭配，因此排除选项C。

句子的意思是：“你难以想像，当他们收到这些礼物时候是多么的兴奋。

”3. B解析：句子意思是：“我将把书给想要它的人”，所以首先排除C和D，连接代词whoever在主句中作介词的宾语，但在它自身引导的从句中又充当主语，所以选择代词的主格形式who。

4. A解析：句子的意思是：“我不知道他是否会借给你书”。

关键词是“doubt”，本身有“怀疑”的意思，即不确信是否能够借到书。

所以，应选择whether。

5. B解析：句子意思是：“老板安排做什么，你就必须做好”。

从属连词that在从句中不充当任何句子成分，只起连接主句和从句的作用。

而those不是连接词，whichever虽然是连接代词，可是用在句子中意思不通顺，所以，只有whatever “无论什么”用在句子中正确。

6. A解析：疑问句作宾语从句时语序应该使用陈述句的语序，而买车这个动作是明显的过去时态。

句子的意思是：“Hans有了一辆新车，我在想他是什么时候买的。

”7. D解析：句子意思是：“我还没找到书，事实上，我不知道我究竟把它弄哪儿去了。

”“I could have done with it”的字面意思是“我可能对它做了什么”，只有连接代词what是“什么”的意思。