英语听力对话
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高三英语听力长对话单选题40 题1. Who are the speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Doctor and patient.C. Boss and employee.D. Husband and wife.答案解析:A。
听力中提到了关于作业和学习的内容,所以可以判断出说话者是师生关系。
B 选项医生和病人会涉及病情等内容;C 选项老板和员工会涉及工作任务等内容;D 选项夫妻会涉及家庭生活等内容。
通过听到的关键词可以判断人物关系。
2. What's the relationship between the two speakers?A. Classmates.B. Colleagues.C. Father and son.D. Neighbors.答案解析:A。
听力中有提到学校的课程和同学的名字,所以可以判断是同学关系。
B 选项同事会涉及工作方面的内容;C 选项父子会有长辈对晚辈的教导等内容;D 选项邻居会涉及邻里之间的事情。
3. Who might the speakers be?A. Friends.B. Sisters.C. Mother and daughter.D. Shop assistant and customer.答案解析:A。
听力中两人在轻松地聊天,分享生活中的事情,没有长辈对晚辈的语气,也没有买卖的场景,所以是朋友关系。
B 选项姐妹会有更亲密的称呼等;C 选项母女会有不同的语气和话题;D 选项售货员和顾客会有关于商品的交流。
4. What is the relationship between them?A. Teacher and parent.B. Brothers.C. Coach and athlete.D. Cousins.答案解析:A。
听力中提到了孩子的学习情况和学校的事情,所以可以判断是老师和家长的关系。
B 选项兄弟会有更随意的交流;C 选项教练和运动员会涉及训练等内容;D 选项表亲关系会比较疏远。
有关喝茶的听力对话英文回答:Conversation 1。
Person A: Hey, can I get you a cup of tea?Person B: Oh, thank you. I'd love one.Person A: What kind do you like? I have black tea, green tea, and herbal tea.Person B: I think I'll try the green tea.Conversation 2。
Person A: I'm going to go and get a cup of tea. Do you want one?Person B: Yeah, sure. I need a caffeine boost.Person A: What kind of tea do you want?Person B: I'll take a black tea with milk.Conversation 3。
Person A: Are you having tea with us?Person B: Yes, if you don't mind. I'm just going to get myself a cup.Person A: No problem. I just put a kettle on. Would you like a biscuit with that?Person B: That would be lovely, thank you.Conversation 4。
Person A: What are you drinking?Person B: I'm having a cup of tea.Person A: Oh, that smells lovely. What kind is it?Person B: It's a blend of Assam and Darjeeling.Conversation 5。
小学英语听力对话材料【1】M: Amy, What do you usually do on the weekend?W: Well, I usually go hiking on Saturday moring. Sometimes I go shopping. I often play the piano on Saturday afternoon. I do my homework in the evening.M: How about your Sundays?W: Usually, I help my mother wash the clothes and water the flowers. On Sunday afternoon, I often visit my grandparents with my parents. And I watch TV in the evening. I like my weekend.小学英语听力对话材料【2】A: You are our new English teacher. Can I ask you some questions?B: Sure.A: When do you get up?B: I usually get up at 6:30.A: When do you eat breakfast?B: At 6: 45.A: What time do you go to work?B: I go to work at 7:00.A: When do you go home?B: I often go home at 5:50 in the afternoon.A: When do you eat dinner?B: I usually have dinner at about 6:20.A: Thank you.B: You're welcome.小学英语听力对话材料【3】W1: What do you do on the weekend, Mike?M1: I often climb mountains and play football. Sometimes I go hiking. What about you, Amy?W1: I often play the piano. Sometimes I climb mountains,too. And you , John?M2: Usually I go hiking and fly a kite. Sometimes I play football. What do you do on the weekend, Sarah?W2: I often play the piano and fly a kite. Sometimes I go shopping.小学英语听力短文材料Hello. I am John. I don't go to school on the weekend. On Saturdays, I often get up at 8:30. I usually play the piano in the morning.Sometimes I go hiking. On Sundays, I often go shopping with my parents, sometimes I play sports. I often visit my grandparents in the afternoon. Grandma often cooks the meals for us. I like them very much. They are so delicious. This is about my weekend. I like my weekend.小学五年级英语听力训练大全Eighty one: Let's play hide and see.Eighty two: Count after ten.Eighty three: I'm ready.Eighty four: Start!Eighty five: Let's jump together.Eighty six: Stop!Eighty seven: What's in it?Eighty eight: Let's open it, and see.Eighty nine: Here are two cakes.Ninety: These are oranges.a: Let's play hide and see.Count after ten, Edda!One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Ten.I'm ready.Start!b: Boys and girls, Let's jump together.Yes sir.One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Ten. Start!c: This is my bag.What's in it, Robbie?Let's open it and see.One cake two apples three oranges and a banana. d: I'm hungry, mum!Here are two cakes.These are oranges.Thank you, mom.最新小学英语专门听力训练Unit2I HAVE A NEW BAGPage10 LET’S SINGListen, sing and act.I HAVE A NEW PENCILI have a pencil.我有一支铅笔I have a pencil.我有一支铅笔It is new. It is new.它是新的,它是新的。
初中英语听力最常考的30个对话情景_中考英语一、打电话(Making phone calls)1、请给某人/某单位打电话Would/could/can you ring up...?请你...打电话好吧?句中ring up意思是,除了用ring up外,还可用call,call up,telephone 等,意思相同can you...?用得最普通:could/would you...?用在正式场合,比较礼貌。
2、电话拨不通时常说:The line is busy ,I can‘t get through.电话占线,我打不通。
/ I'll try again later.我过一会儿再打.其中line指电话线路,get through 指接通电话。
3、电话拨通后相互打招呼:Hello,(name or telephone number)你好,(并通报本人的姓名或单位名称或电话号码)Hello,is that...speaking?你是...吗?/ Who is that speaking/calling?你是谁?/ Who is speaking/calling,please?你是谁?应答时常说:Yes,(this is)...speaking. 是的,我是..../ Yes,it‘s...here. 我是....4、打电话请对方找人或留言:Is...in/at home?某某在家吗?/ Can/may/could I speak to...,please?请...接电话好吗?/ Will/would you give a message to...,please?请给...捎个口信好吗?/ Would you tell him my telephone number,please?请你把我的电话号码告诉他好吗?/ Can/could you ask...to ring me back,please?请叫...给我回个电话好吗?应答时常说:Hold on/Wait a minute/One moment,please. 请等一等/ I‘m sorry...is not in./at home now.对不起,...现在不在/ Can I take a message?我能给你捎口信好吗?/ Does he have your telephone number?他有你的电话号码吗?/ I'll ask him to call you back. 我叫他给你回电话二、劝告和建议(Advice and suggestion)1、You‘d better (not)do sth... 你最好(不)干..../ You should do sth. 你应该干..../ You need(to)do sth. 你需要干....2、Why don‘t you do sth?为什么不..../ Why not do sth?为什么不....这是以反问的方式提出劝告或建议,含有建议对方去干某事的意思,而不是询问对方为何不去干某事的原因.3、What/How about +名词或动名词...?这种句型表达随便的建议,有征求对方意见的意思,多数情况下是建议和对方一起做某事。
Uint11.ScriptM: I‟m beside myself with joy. I‟m so lucky. Guess what? I‟ve won a lit of money in the lottery.W: Yeah? Well, you do know that money is the root of all evil, right?Q: What does the woman mean?2.ScriptW: Mary was furious. Her son wrecked up her car.M: He shouldn‟t have driven a car without a driver‟s license. He…s still taking driving lesson.Q: What do we know about Mary‟s son?3. ScriptM: Susan, I hear you‟re going to marry that guy. Some people think you‟ll regret it. W: Is that so? Only time tell.Q: What does the woman imply?4. ScriptM: Mary, I just want to say how sorry I was to learn of your mother‟s passing. I know how close you two were?W: Thank you. It was so sudden. I‟M still in a state of shock I don‟t know what to do. Q: Which of following is true?5. ScriptW: I get furious at work when my opinions aren‟t considered just because I‟m a woman.M: You should air your view more emphatically and demand that your vice be heard. Q: What is the woman complaining about?Keys: 1.C 2.B 3. D 4.A 5.DUint21.ScriptW: Did you hear? Helen got modeling jib! She‟s going to be sashaying down the catwalk.M: Wow, that‟s great! All that walking practice really paid off. And foe once she won‟t be complaining about being so tall.Q: Why did Helen get modeling job?2.ScriptM: Julia, come and see the Miss America contest on TV. All those beautiful girls are walking around in bathing suits, so the judges can decide who has the best figure. W: Bah! That‟s the worst kind of exploitation. They are treating women like toys for people to enjoy. I would never take part in this kind of contest.Q: What do the man and the woman think about the beautify contest?3. ScriptW: What shall I do? I‟m fat. I want to be slim and beauty, but I‟m fat. I‟ve tried all the new ideas, high carb and low carb, but nothing works.M: Those diets are just fads, popular for a while and then forgotten. Just follow the usual diet with fruits, vegetables, fish, water, and get plenty of exercise. Beforelong you‟ll see results.Q: What has the woman tried?4. ScriptW1: I think Lily is really attractive. She‟s half Spanish and has this really sultry look about her.W2: That explains why she tans so well. I‟ve always been jealous of her skin color in the summer.Q: Which of following is true of Lily?5. ScriptM: Trust me, it was tight there on the Internet: “Plastic Surgery Increasing at a Faster Rate Among Men”. Apparently more and more men are trying to improve their appearance.W: I saw it too on the news. Face-lifts, nose jobs, and box to hide wrinkle are now very popular with men. Men say it‟s for business reasons, but we know it‟s vanity. Q: What does the woman think the real reason is that men have plastic surgery? Keys: 1.B 2.A 3. C 4D 5BUint33.ScriptW: Did you see the paper today? There was an earthquake in Brazil.M: Yes, but it only measured 3.5 on the Richter scale. I don‟t think there were any casualties.Q: What is the result of the earthquake of 3.5 on the Richter scale according to the man?2. ScriptW: I‟d a bit worried about Suzie traveling to southern India. It‟s the rainy season there, and there may be landsides.M: Suzie can take care of herself; she won‟t go anywhere too risky. Besides, you can always e-mail her if it makes you feel better.Q: What is Suzie doing?3. ScriptM: Hi, I thought you were on holiday in Asia! Back already?W: we never got there! Our travel agent cancelled our arrangements because the whole region is flooded. We were so disappointed; we won‟t get another chance to go this year.Q: What is the woman doing?4. ScriptM: Our flight to Tokyo was delayed by twelve hours. Can you believe it? A typhoon hit the east coast and it was chaos.W: I saw it on the news. The flooding and damage were terrible. I don‟t think anyone was hurt though.Q: What is the consequence of the typhoon?5. ScriptW: Did you see the program last night about volcanoes? It was fascinating!M: Yes, the weird thing is the molten lava looks so beautiful, yet it‟s so destructive. And I couldn‟t believe how far the ash can travel. I‟m glad we don‟t have any volcanoes here!Q: What does the man think the volcano is?Keys: 1.D 2.A 3. C 4.B 5.CUint44.ScriptM: Do you see yourself as a leader or more of a team player?W: Well, it depends on the circumstances. I usually enjoy working as part of a team and helping everyone work together. But if the leadership is weak, I‟m not afraid to take over in order to achieve the goal at hand.Q: What does the woman want to be?5.ScriptW: Good morning, I have an appointment with Mr. Davies at 11o‟ clock.M: Yes, he left a message for you saying he‟s terribly sorry but he‟s stuck in traffic and is running 15 minutes late. Please take a seat and he‟ll be here as soon as possible. Would you like tea or coffee?Q: Where is the conversation probably taking place?3. ScriptW: You don‟t happy. Did you get that promotion?M: No, they brought in some new guy. I‟m not going to hang around for much longer, I can‟t assure you.Q: Why is the man unhappy?4. ScriptW: Mr. Jones is a self-made millionaire, and I‟m honored to have worked for him for the past thirty years as his accountant.M: He must be pleased to have a loyal and faithful employee such as yourself.Q: What is true of the woman?5. ScriptW: Jane, we‟re considering you for the new office manager‟s position. W e‟ve been very pleased with your work.M: Thank you very much. I‟ve always enjoyed working here, and I would welcome an opportunity for more responsibility.Q: Which of the following is true?Keys: 1.C 2.B 3. A 4.B 5.DUint51.ScriptW: Why do some people stay in one job for life while others switch jobs from time to time?M: Some people want a fixed routine so that they don‟t have to adapt tot new circumstances over and over again, while others think variety is the spice of life. Q: According to the dialog, why do some people stick to one job for life?2.ScriptM: Kathleen, you‟ve been late for work so many times lately that I have to warn you that any repetition will result in your dismissal.W: I‟m sorry. I‟ll try my best to get here earlier in the future. Perhaps I could work later to make up the time I‟ve lost.Q: What does the woman say?3. ScriptM: Mr. Brown, my time here has been frustrating for me. I have a better opportunity with another firm, and I‟m taking it.W: We won‟t be sorry to see you leave, Richard. You‟ve done your best to make everyone here as miserable as you are.Q: How does the woman feel about the man‟s leaving?4. ScriptW: Mr. Armes, I wanted to tell you in person that at the end of this month I‟ll be leaving the company.M: Well, Sylvia, we are certainly going to miss you here, but I wish you the best of luck.Q: What does the woman want?5. ScriptW: Time, I hate to tell you this, but we‟re caught in a budget crunch, and we must lay you off. I‟m sorry.M: I understand. I‟ve enjoyed my time here, and I‟m confident I can find something else.Q: What is the man‟s response?Keys: 1.B2.D3. A 4.C 5.DUint6II. Basic Listening Practice6.ScriptW: Wha t‟s that? Is it a toy? Did it get chewed by a dog?M: Hey, that‟s my mascot! My uncle gave it to me whenI was five, and it‟s been with me ever since. It brought me luck in all my college exams. I can‟t bring myself to part with it.Q: What does the man say about his lucky charm?7.ScriptW: Wish me luck; I‟ve got a job interview this afternoon. I‟m really nervous.M: Stay calm, best of luck! I‟ve got my finger crossed for you.Q: What does the woman say he has crossed his fingers for the woman?3. ScriptW: Oh no! Did you see that black cat walk right in front of me? That‟s unlucky!M: Really? I guess it depends on where you come from. In my hometown it‟s the opposite: It‟s lucky to see a black cat cross your path. So no need to worry!Q: What do the man and the woman think about a black cat crossing their path?4. ScriptM: Guess what I did this morning? I smashed my mirror. A great way tostart the day! W: Oh no, seven years‟ bad luck, isn‟t it?Q: What happenedin the morning?5. ScriptM: I can‟t believe this rain; it‟s been pouring for hours! Where can I dry my umbrella? W: Not in here please! It‟s unlucky to open an umbrella indoors. You can put it on the porch.Q: Where does the woman ask the man do to open his umbrella?Keys: 1.C2.C3. A 4.D 5.BUint7II. Basic Listening Practice8.ScriptM: We offer all kinds of tours and excursions. DO you have anything particular in mind?W: Not really, we‟d just like to see the local sights and have an English speaking guide. It would be good if they were someone local too. My husband is interested in the local stories and folklore.Q: What does the woman mention as one of her preferences?2. ScriptM: Are you joining a tour group when you go to Indonesia?W: No, I‟m going to backpack my way round. I like being independent and seeing things at my own pace. Besides, there‟s more chance of meeting local people that way. I‟ve just got to be careful.Q: what dose the woman want?3. ScriptW: Hey, could you bring your video camera to the kids‟ concert tomorrow? I‟d love to capture it on film.M: No problem. I‟ll burn it to a DVD for you afterwards, then you can watch it at home.Q: How will the woman watch the concert later in the week?4. ScriptW: I can‟t find that track I really like anywhere. It‟s not on CDs in any of the shops, and I really want it on a CD.M: Well, let‟s look online. Maybe we can download it, then burn it to a CD.Q: What does the man suggest doing to get the track?5. ScriptW: Here‟s a riddle: You love deep-sea finishing in Florida, and you‟re crazy about skiing in Canada, but you can‟t afford even one vacation home. What do you do?M: I buy a share in two holiday homes, so I own a week or more at each place.Timesharing is the way many people afford seemingly expensive holidays.Q: What advice does the man give for people unable to afford expensive holiday homes?Keys: 1.A 2.A 3. D 4.B 5.CUint8II. Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptM: Scentists claim the world population has 99.5% of the same DNA.W: But this doesn‟t tell us there is no such thing as race.Q: What is true of the DNA of difference races?2.ScriptW: With the advent of the genetic map we know where everything is, but do we know where to go with it?M: Your map seems to differ largely from my geographical map!Q: What does the man imply?3.ScriptM: As you know, it has taken millions of years of evolution and natural selection to get us where we are today.W: Yes, but now that we have genetic engineering, we seem to have decided that we want to be God.Q: What does the woman imply?4.ScriptM: I think the research into cloning will lead us into dangers, filling us with false hopes of perfection.W: It‟s too late to turn back the clock. We‟ll just have to depend on common sense to solve uncommon problems.Q: What does the woman mean?5.ScriptW: In America, many prisoners are having their cases reviewed, and some have even been freed through DNA testing.M: Except for the ones whose death sentence has already been carried out.Q: What can we learn about DNA testing from the dialog?Keys: 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.A 5.CUint9II. Basic Listening Practice9.ScriptM: Third World countries must improve their economies if they want to raise their citizen‟s standard of living.W: But how can they do that when developed countries control world trade?Q: Which of the following is true?10.ScriptW: What did Professor Smith mean when he said that when America sneezes, Britaincatches a cold?M: He meant that what is happening to America‟s economy today will have an effect on Britain‟s economy in the future.Q: What did the professor say?3. ScriptM: Your government gives financial subsidies to certain industries, creating unfair competition. This is wrong.W: But your government sets up import tariffs, which have the same effect.Q: What can we learn from this conversation?4. ScriptM: The price of oil is going through the roof. It is going to cause economic pain all over the world.W: I think the high price of oil is good. It will make people more careful in using their cars, and also make them seek alternative fuels which will probably be better for the environment.Q: What do the man and the woman think about the high price of oil?5. ScriptW: Industries that pollute should either be closed down or made to clean up their act.I‟m tired of breathing dirty air.M: I t‟s not that simple. People need jobs and that means we need industry. Besides, the sunset looks especially beautiful through the smog.Q: What does the man say about smog?Keys: 1.A 2.C 3. D 4.B 5.AUint10II. Basic Listening Practice11.ScriptW: Many Chinese students are too shy to say anything in a classroom.M: I think they don‟t speak because their culture values modesty, and they don‟t want to appear to be showing off. Goes back to Confucius.Q: Why don‟t Chinese students say anything in classroom according to the man?12.ScriptW: The government is doing something at last about sex discrimination in the workplace. Women deserve the same pay as men for the same work.M: Yeah. In the United States, women earn only 70 percent of what men do for the same job. It‟s a situation tha t has to be changed.Q: What does the man say about women?3. ScriptW: I admire Michael Dell. Hehad a dream to be the world‟s largest manufacturer of personal computers, and he has realized that dream.M: And he dropped out of university to become a success. I wonder if there is a lesson in that.Q: What do we learn about Dell from the conversation?4. ScriptM: Successful entrepreneurs are often self-made people who have a vision and know where they are going.W: But do they enjoy life like you and me, or is money their only concern?Q: What are the two speakers‟ attitudes toward successful entrepreneurs?5. ScriptW: Do you agree that equal opportunity for all in an educational system is important?M: Yes, but we have to recognize that all of us are not of equal ability.Q: What does the man imply?Keys: 1.C 2.A 3. D 4.B 5.A。
英语听力对话练习English Listening Practice DialogueScene 1: At the AirportA: Excuse me, could you tell me where the international departures are?B: Sure, go straight down this corridor, and you'll see the signs for international departures on your right.A: Thank you. Do you know if there's a currency exchange nearby?B: Yes, there's one just before you reach the check-in counters. It's on your left.A: Great, I need to change some money. What about the lounge? Is there one for international passengers?B: Absolutely, it's on the second floor, and you can access it after security.A: Perfect. And how can I get to the lounge?B: There are elevators just past the check-in area. Take theelevator up, and you'll find the lounge entrance.A: Thanks for your help!B: You're welcome. Have a safe trip!Scene 2: In a BookstoreA: Hi, I'm looking for a book on learning English grammar.B: We have a great section for that. Are you a beginner or more advanced?A: I'm a beginner, actually.B: In that case, I'd recommend starting with "English Grammar in Use" by Raymond Murphy. It's very popular among beginners.A: That sounds good. Where can I find it?B: It's in the language learning section, aisle three. You can't miss it; it's a blue cover.A: Great, I'll go check it out. Do you have any audiobooks to go with it?B: Yes, we do. They're in the same section, just look for the ones with the headphones icon.A: Excellent. And how much are they?B: The book is $25, and the audiobook is $15. We also have a bundle deal if you want both.A: I'll probably take the bundle. Thanks for your help.B: My pleasure. Enjoy your studies!Scene 3: At a RestaurantA: Good evening, table for two, please.B: Of course, right this way. Would you prefer a booth or a table by the window?A: A booth would be great, thanks.B: Here you go. Can I start you off with something to drink?A: I'll have a glass of red wine, please.B: And for you, sir?A: I'll have a sparkling water, please.B: Excellent choices. Are you ready to order, or do you need a few more minutes?A: I think we're ready. I'll have the grilled salmon with vegetables.B: And for you, ma'am?A: I'd like the mushroom risotto, please.B: Perfect. I'll get those orders in for you. Enjoy your meal!A: Thank you.Scene 4: In a LibraryA: Hi, I'm looking for some resources on environmental science.B: Certainly! We have a whole section dedicated to that. It's on the third floor.A: Great, and do you have any online databases I can access?B: Yes, we have several. You can access them through ourlibrary's website. You'll need a library card to log in.A: I do have a card. What about journals? Are there anyrecent issues available?B: We have a few, but most are behind a paywall. However, we do have a partnership with some publishers that allows us tooffer access to certain issues.A: That's helpful. And can I print from the computers here?B: Yes, you can. It's 10 cents per page for black and white, and 50 cents for color.A: Alright, thank you for the information.B: You're welcome. Let me know if you need any further assistance!Scene 5: At a GymA: Hi, I'm interested in joining the gym. Can you tell me about the membership options?B: Of course! We offer monthly and annual memberships. The annual membership is more cost-effective.A: What's included in the membership?B: Access to all our facilities, group fitness classes, and personal training sessions at a discounted rate.A: That sounds good. How much is the monthly membership?B: It's $49 per month, and there's a。
六级听力长对话1Conversation OneM: Hi Lily, how's the new apartment?W: It's okay.M:What? How can it be just okaywhen last week you were thrilledabout the place and keptnosting photos of it online?W:Well,【1】last week whenfmoved in, the apartment seemed cozy, justthe right size forone person. But nowit just seems tiny, shabby and solitary.M: Al that's the problem. You missyour roommates from university,don't you?W: I'm going to sound like G idiot【2】because Iused to complain to youall the time about how crowded ourdormitory room was, and about allthe things they did to irritate me, likewatching movies late at night withoutheadphones, or talking loudly early inthe morning. But now Imiss themterribly.M: Of course you do. That's perfectlynormal. When I got my firstplace,Iremember thinking I could ti wait tolive by myself and get away from myjuvenile roommates and all their annoyipghabits.【3】But then began issing them and feelinglonely and thinking that our dormitory was like paradise. Even though there were six of us guys inone small room.W: I thought it was just m who reltlike thiat.M: Look, you lived at home with us.And then you had three roommates.And this is your first time living alone.So i hard But your first apartmentis a milestone in your life. And youshould celebrate it. Tell me about theapartment.W: Actuaily, it's not bad. In fact, it'spretty adorable. Now that I have decorated it and it has et rjthing Ineed. I have a kitchen to cook in thebathroom al! to myself.And then anothes room with my bed at one endand the sofa, a small table and chairsat the C herend.M: That does sound adorable, and【4】Ican't wait to see it. And neither canmom and dad.Question 1: What was the woman'sfirst impression of the apartment?Question 2: Why does the womansay she's going to sound like an idiot?Question 3: What do we learn about the man when he left thedormitory to live on his own?Question 4: What is the man say hecan't wait to do.W: Welcome to our program book talk. Q5.ourgyest today is FrankJonesiditicbf our education system and the author of new book,How to reform our universitres.M: Hello, Susan.W: Frank, you support radicallychanging universities in America. Yes.Q6.I believe that the purpose of highereduad grefo prepare young peopleto enter the workforce and that ourcurrent system fails to do this, We'reallocating too many resou disciplines that don't match the needsof employers.W: I think your attitude to education isa bit cynical Frank. Surely the purpose of university is to prepareyoung people to participate fully incivic life rather than just to find wellpaid jobs.M: Susan, many young graduates struggle to find any job let alone agood one. The job markc isgrim.Particulaniior students who studythe arts. I agree that it isn't easy foryoungr gegple to find work, but youpropose closing down alt departments that aren't directlyrelated to science and technology. Isthat rea lly the solution?M: You're overstating my paint. Q7.My argument is that we need it use moer of our budget on areas like science and engineering. To do that, we needto take money from subjects likeliterature and musicW: Q8,But the arts have value. They'rean important part of ourculture.studying literature or music or sculpture might not result in a job inthataeBut it helps young people tothink about the world in a.deeperway, which makes them b citizens and makes fora better society.M:l agree that the arts are valuable tosociety, but it's naive to think that notonly tk miost talented, but allstudents should study them at university level. The odds are verycompetitive, and most graduates willend up with a great deal of debt,obtaining a degree that has littlevalue on the job market.Question 5. What do we learn from theconversation about the man?Question 6. What does the manbelieve is the problem with the current American System of Higher Education?Question 7. How should the educationbudget be allocated according to theman?Question 8. What does the woman saythe arts can do?Passage OneDo you ever have the annoying feetingthat you don't have time to really thinkanymore? You're not alone.【Q9】A variet dtdrs have conspired to robus of time for reflectionourselves and our lives.preoccupied minds are rarely Silent.The average person receives hundredsof texts and voice messages a day. Andholidays for many of us are action-packedweeks more likely full of familyactivities than opportunities fortranquility and contemplation.【Q10】Regular reflection,howe,underlies all great professionals. It's a prerequisite for you to recharge yourmental batteries. See things in a newlight and tap into your creativity.Almost all of the great advisors that Ihave studied have found ways to getaway from it all and contemplate theirlife and work. Some researchers in thefield of creativity, in fact, believe thatinsight occurs during the reflection and relaxation that follows aCeriod of intense actvity.Schedule your time for reflection aboutyourwork ora particular proiect you're engaged in. I usually biock outhalf an hour. Don't answer the phone.Push your papers to the side. Sketch,make lists, draw mind maps of ideasthat come to you. At the end, write down any emerging ideas.When you're alone, stop worrying andthink. A lot of our downtime is spentworrying about troublesc ne thihgs inour lives or fantasizing aboat howwe'dlike our lives to be.【Q11】Revisitthings during moments of relaxationafter a periodnof intense work. This iswhenwe are the most creative.Question 9 What do we learn about thefeeling that one doesn't heeitime tothink anymore?Questica 10 What trait do all greatprofessionals share?Question 11 What is some researchersbelieve is conducive to creative ideas?Passage Twohad post offices The first opened in 1859 in asettlement founded by migrants searching for gold,Life could be unpredictable outwest. Gold failed to appear. Drought ruinedfarmers, and settlers clashed with_NativeAmericans.On the settlement's location now stands asprawling University campus. Amid all thechanges, one feature remained constant: thepostal service. The maps tracing America'swestward expansion are telling in 1864 therewere few postat branches on land controlledby Native Americans, which still accountedfor most of the West. Over the next 25 years,post offices grew quickly. Colonization'of theWest could be regarded as a result of biggovernment rather than pioneers.【13】Asfederal subsidies and land grants temptedpeople into the deserts and plains, the postkept them connected.In the mid-19th century, the Post OfficeDepartment was far from a centralizedbureaucracy. To keep up with migrationpatterns, postal services were added toexisting businesses.【14】The federal government commissioned private wagons themail. Short term contracts were granted tolocal businessman to act as postmasters.These partnerships enabled the mail to quickly followmigrants helping knit togetherremote parts of the country.Mr. Bellavance, a digital historian, wrote abook on the history of the US postal service.【15】He used the data science to analyzehistorical trends, Most strikingly he built anaccompanying website, complekw;Tinteractive maps.They show readers-howwithin a generation the postal service helpedcolonize a continent. These online interactivemaps illustrate the formative power of snailmail.Q12 What does the passage say AboutColorado before it became a state?Q13 How did the postal service contribute toAmerica's westward expansion?Q14 What did the federal government:do tomeet the increasing demand for the postalservice in the West?Q15 What did Mr. Bellavance do to study thehistory of the US postal service?听力演讲1In last week's lecture, we discussed reasons whypeople forget things. This week we will discuss asurprising reason why we might remember somethings, anxiety. Think about something as simple asbuying a coffee. That may not seem like an experience that would make a deep impression onyour memory. But anxiety could change that. Q16.In fact, a new study suggests that people withhigher anxiety levels might remembertertain information better than people with lower anxietylevels.That's because higher levels of anxiety may makepeople moresusceptible to negative feelings,putting them in a more negative state of mind. Thatin turn, may make them able to better remembersome events. Let's take a closer look at that newstudy now. Q17. In this study, tseardhersstarted by giving 80 undergraduate students ananxiety test. The test measure the participantsanxiety levels over the proceeding two weeks.Then, to test memory, the participants were showna series of neutral words one at a time. Some of thewords were printed onto photos of negative scenes,meaning images that could affect their emotionsnegatively, such as a photo of a car accident, or acemetery. The rest of the words were printed ontophotos of neutral scenes, such as a photo of a lakeor trees. Neutral words included words like table ordesk that don't elicit emotion.Later, the participants were asked to think back tothe words they were shown earlier, which causedthem to reenter either a negative or neutral mindset. The participants were then presented withanother set of neutral words, and their memory ofthese new words was tested.The researchers found that the new words presented to people in a negative mindset werebetter remembered by people with higher levels ofanxiety than those with lower levels of anxiety.In other words, when highly anxious individualstook in otherwise emotionally neutral informationthat was presented to them, it became colored bytheir negative mindset, making them remember theinformation better. But these same effects were notseen in people with low levels of anxiety.Q18. Previous studies havefound that extremeevels of anxiety such as those experienced bypeople diagnosed with an anxiety disorder can bequite detrimentalto memory and cognitive performan But the highly anxious people in thisstudy represent individuals who are managing theiranxiety and for whom anxiety is not. a seriousproblem.Question 16. What does the speaker say the newstudy suggests?Question 17. What did researchers do first in thenew study?Question 18. What do we learn from previousstudies aboutlanxiety?Over the past 20 years, the u ternet hasgradually become a dominant featureof our lives. It has changed how wecommunicate with each other. And ithas definitely transformed the way wedo business with each other:Marketinghas also changed in a number of ways.For instance, in the past, consumershad to call a phone number and patiently wait on hold in order to getthe information they wanted.[Q19]Today, they want the informationimmediately. They'll go to the company's sociaLmediapdc nifostcomments and questions expecting toreceive an immediate response. If theydon't get their questions answeredsoon they'll move on to anothercompany that will answer themquickly.Marketing departments today need tofollow technological development. Forexample, this year smartphone issmarter than last years. s fariving cars are now on the road. Marketershave to do research on which techncingies:are coming into bsing,otherwise, they risk being leit behindin the virtual dust.Marketing has also changed due to theimportance of video. People don't justwant to read text. They walt to watchthings happening. Companies now have to explore how they can use videoon a consistent basis to share information about their sinesses.Fortunately, it's extremely easy toshoot something these days. All youneed is a smartphone.But what's the result of all this? Shorteraitention spans? We aren't the samepeople that we were 20 yedi ago. Notonly have we grown accustomed togetting the information we want instantaneously, our attention spansare much shorter. If something doesn'tcaptulc ourattention within a fewseconds. We're on to the next piece ofcontent.[Q20]Marketers need to figureout ways to speak directly to the customer's emotions and they needtofigure out how to do that as quickly aspossible. Once people are emotionallyengaged, they'll stick with you.If marketingi has changed this much inthe past 20 years, imagine what thenext 20 years will bring li ai recentsurvey, only 9% of marketers could saywith confidence that their marketingefforts were actually working. Theirconfidence is being shaken becausethe rules of the game change everyyear. That's why[Q21]it'simportant for marketers to pay attention to the latest technological devel and consider collaborating with technological innovators. That way,they'll be moving at the same pace asthe tech industry.Question 19 What does the speaker sayabout today's consumers?Question 20 How do marketers captureconsumers'attention as quickly aspossible?Question 21 What does the speakersuggest marketers do to meet futurechalletes?演讲3You might be surprised to learn that [Q22] thebenefits offriendships extend beyond people'ssociallifeand into their work, which is interestingwhen cd lili the extent to which peoplesacrifice friendships, or at least the time they spendwith friends because of the exte edihairsthey'redevoting to work. Just last week, rwas remarking toa colleague that I'm content with only one socialengagement per week. But according to recentresearch, that's evidently not enough.In an initial study of more than 700 respondents,scholars from an American university [Q23] analyzethe imrf thst:fiends as opposed to family haveon sel dem Jahd well-being. Friends came outsubstantially on top. That's because to be someone's mate is a voluntary act. Unlike familywho people rarely get to choose. The researchersfound that when people choose to cultivate andmaintain supportive friendships with an individual,it means that the person is valued and worthy oftheir limited time. Such sentiments of value andworthiness boost our self-esteem.The second study comprised more than 300 participants. It proved that the better we feel aboutourselves, the more likely we will perform our jobconfidently and competently. This follow-up studyfound that [Q24] non-work friends even improvedpeople's job satisfaction. They have as much of animpact on how much they love their jobs, as do thefriends they have at work, despite not actuallybeing at our place of work. These types of friendstend to be our preferred outlet fo nni aboutwork-related mattersyThis is an avenue that maynot be available at the office.So even though friendships can be easy to neglectwhen confronted-by pressures at work, or evenpressures at home, neglecting our friends can turnout to be harmful and counterproductive. That'swhy when determining how to create a better work-life balance, we need to consider not only how tobalance work and family demands, but also how tocultivate and sustain supportive friendships. It's for employees for flexible work arrangements. It'sirrelevant whether their need for a desired scheduleis due to say, parenting responsibilities, or a craving to hang out with their best mate. Whatmatters is the opportunity to engage in a nourishingactiyity outside of work. That will definitely have afollow-on effect at work.Q 22 What does the speaker say is interesting?Q 23 What did researchers from an Americanuniversity analyze in their initial study?Q 24 What did the second study find aboutmon-work friends?Q 25 What does the speaker suggest managers do?。
英语对话听力通过创设有效的对话情景,为学生营造口语对话的氛围,能够极大调动学生口语练习的积极性、主动性,提高英语口语学习的效率。
小编精心收集了英语听力对话,供大家欣赏学习!英语听力对话1A: How may I help you?B: My computer is not letting me run JavaScript.A: That can easily be fixed.B: I've tried fixing it myself, but nothing worked.A: If you'd kindly go to our website, I'll fix the problem.B: I've logged in, now what?A: I will now access your computer from my location.B: Oh, I see what you are doing.A: That should just about fix the problem!B: Thank you so much! It was such an easy solution.A: I'm happy to help.B: Again, thank you and have a good day!英语听力对话2A: Hello, how can I help you today?B: I am very upset with the quality of your service.A: I'm sorry, what seems to be the problem?B: My Internet service did not work for three days.A: My records say a technician visited your area yesterday?B: Yes, he installed a new modem.A: Did it solve the problem?B: Yes, but I was overcharged for Internet service.A: Sorry about that. I'll give you credit for the three days.B: I was sold a wireless service unavailable in my area.A: I see it here; we charged you $5 extra a month.B: Yes. Kindly return my money, please.英语听力对话3A: Hello, please connect me to Tech Support.B: This is Tech Support, how may I help you?A: I am having problems with my Internet service.B: What seems to be the problem?A: None of my wireless devices are connecting to the Wi-Fi.B: I see. Have you tried disconnecting and reconnecting the modem?A: No, how do I do that?B: Simply unplug the modem for fifteen seconds.A: Alright. I plugged it in again.B: Are all of the lights back on the modem?A: Yes, they're all green!B: Your devices should be able to connect easily now.A: Oh, they're working perfectly! Thank you!。
可编辑修改精选全文完整版英语四级听力真题长对话关于英语四级听力真题长对话W: Can I help you?M: Well. I m not .I think so. You see, actually, Im getting married soon. And my friends want to buy me presents things.W: And would you like somethings for the kitchen.M:Yes,thats right. I thought if I could find out things about kitchen things. They would be the best sorts of presents.W: Well. I suppose the first thing you need is a cooker. Do you like a electron one or a gas one?M: Em. I think I probably prefer a gas one. But cookers are very expensive. Arent they? How much is this one?W: Its one hundred and seventy five cent, including tax and delivery. Its a very good one though.M: But Its a lot of money. Isnt it?What sorts of things could I ask people to buy? You know, cheaper.W: Well. You need some pans. Wont you? A set of pans,I suppose. and drying pans. Do you like cooking?M: Yes. I suppose so.W: Well. In that case, you might like a mixer. If you make cakes and things like that. Itll save you a lot of time. And a blender too. Thats good if you make soup and things.M: Em. Thats a sort.W: Something else you might use is a set of these knifes,you know,carving knifes,bread knifes,steak knifes,fruit knifes, potato peeling knifes.。
听力最常见的的英语对话汇总英语听力总让许多同学感到害怕,就连英语成绩不错的同学们也表示做起来有压力,那么怎样才能攻克听力这个难关呢?熟悉几类常见情景,掌握特定情景中的常用表达,是做好听力的关键!小编整理了相关资料,希望能帮助到您。
一、打电话(Making phone calls)1、请给某人/某单位打电话Would/could/can you ring up...?请你...打电话好吧?句中ring up意思是“给某人打电话”,除了用ring up外,还可用call, call up, telephone 等,意思相同can you...?用得最普通:could/would you...?用在正式场合,比较礼貌。
2、电话拨不通时常说:The line is busy , I can't get through.电话占线,我打不通。
/ I'll try again later.我过一会儿再打.其中line指电话线路,get through 指接通电话。
3、电话拨通后相互打招呼:Hello,(name or telephone number)你好,(并通报本人的姓名或单位名称或电话号码)Hello,is that...speaking?你是...吗? / Who is that speaking/calling?你是谁?/ Who is speaking/calling, please?你是谁?应答时常说:Yes,(this is)...speaking. 是的,我是..../ Yes, it's...here. 我是....4、打电话请对方找人或留言:Is...in/at home? 某某在家吗?/ Can/may/could I speak to..., please?请...接电话好吗?/ Will/would you give a message to..., please?请给...捎个口信好吗? / Would you tell him my telephone number, please? 请你把我的电话号码告诉他好吗?/ Can/could you ask...to ring me back, please?请叫...给我回个电话好吗?应答时常说:Hold on/Wait a minute/One moment, please. 请等一等/ I'm sorry...is not in./at home now.对不起,...现在不在/ Can I take a message? 我能给你捎口信好吗?/ Does he have your telephone number?他有你的电话号码吗?/ I'll ask him to call you back. 我叫他给你回电话二、劝告和建议(Advice and suggestion)1、You'd better (not)do sth... 你最好(不)干..../ You should do sth. 你应该干..../ You need(to)do sth. 你需要干....2、Why don't you do sth? 为什么不..../ Why not do sth? 为什么不....这是以反问的方式提出劝告或建议,含有建议对方去干某事的意思,而不是询问对方为何不去干某事的原因.3、What/How about +名词或动名词...? 这种句型表达随便的建议,有征求对方意见的意思,多数情况下是建议和对方一起做某事。
Unit111B: Hi, Michael.A: Hi, Wang. Oh, it's... is there something wrong?B: Yes, I'm trying make some copies but I think there's a paper jam in the photocopier.A: Oh... er... would you like me to see what I can do?B: Yes, OK.A: All right. I think this is what needs doing. I'll just lift the lid... Oh, yeah, the paper's jammed, this sheet is crumpled up. Look, I'll just get it out... There we are. Then if we close the lid, it should be OK. B: Oh, great. Thank you very much. I've got masses of copies to make.2A: Hi, Wang. Where can I find an ATM?B: Near the gate of the shopping center. What's the problem?A: I want to buy a T-shirt but I don't have enough money on me.B: I see. Let's go to the ATM booth.A: Could you show me how to use the ATM, please?B: Of course. First insert your card in the slot. Then enter your card number and password. Next select "Withdrawal" and then enter the amount you need. Wait. Take your money. Finally take your card and receipt. A: Thank you.B: You're welcome.3A: Hello. Michael. You are busy, aren't you?B: Yes, a little bit. What can I help you with?A: Something personal. I'm wondering if there is any chance of borrowing your camera.B: Sure. But mine is at home, not in the office.A: It is kind of embarrassing, you know. My camera broke last week when I was trying to shoot a picture of a bird on the roof of my house.B: For how long would you like to keep it?A: Until next Tuesday.B: Okay. I will bring it here for you tomorrow.A: Thanks a lot.B: You're welcome.4A: Excuse me. Do you know any hotels in Boston? The boss is sending me there, and I have to find a place to stay.B: I know two... They are the Midtown and the Boston Bay.A: What are the locations like? I'll be downtown most of the time. B: The Midtown has the best location, then. The Boston Bay is also good. A: I have read about the Boston Bay. It's the newest hotel in Boston, isn't it?B: Yeah. It's the biggest, and it has a very good restaurant.But I think it's also the most expensive hotel in Boston.A: I have to keep my cs down. I will choose the Midtown. Thanks for your help.B: You're welcome.5A: Excuse me, sir. Can you tell me where the nearest post office is? B: Well, it's some distance from here.A: How can I get there?B: You can go there either on foot or by bus. In fact, it takes at most 20 minutes if you walk there.A: I think I'd prefer to walk there.B: OK. Let me show you the way. First turn right at the next lights, walk 3 blocks ahead to the theater and then turn left. The post office is right in front of you.A: I see. Thank you.B: You are welcome.Unit121A: Do you speak English?B: Yes. I speak a little English.A: Does your father speak English, too?B: No, he doesn't. He speaks Japanese.A: Does he speak Japanese well?B: Yes, he does. He speaks Japanese pretty well.A: Can you tell me why?B: Because he studied Japanese for several years in Tokyo.2A: Have you been here long, Mr. Zhang?B: I've been here about six months.A: Your English is very good. You speak English very clearly and naturally.B: Thank you. I hope I can improve my English quickly while I'm here.A: Where did you learn your English?B: I followed a two-year English course on TV before I came here. It was really very helpful.3A: Are you a newcomer? Have you been here before?B: No, this is my first time here.A: Do you speak English?B: Not much. I find it difficult to understand people.A: What do you think is the most difficult problem for you? B: Listening is the most difficult problem for me. And I havea lot of trouble with pronunciation.4A: What's your friend's native language?B: Her native language is French.A: Does she speak English, too?B: Oh, yes. She speaks English fluently but with a bit of French accent.A: How well do you know French?B: I speak a little French, and I can read French. Well, to be more exact, sometimes I just guess the meanings of words. A: Can you write French?B: Yes, I can. But I often make mistakes.5A: Where are you from?B: I'm from Shanghai.A: So you aren't a northerner. You're a southerner, aren't you? B: Yes, I'm a southerner.A: Do you speak the Shanghai dialect?B: Yes, I do. I can also speak standard putonghua.A: Without any Shanghai accent?B: Well, with a little bit, I suppose.Unit131Ally: Merry Christmas, David.David: Merry Christmas, Ally.Ally: I heard that you recently got a promotion. Is that right? David: Yes, I recently got promoted to sales manager at my company. I didn't expect to receive this promotion so soon. Ally: Congratulations! I'm proud of you.David: Thank you, Ally. I hope I can do a good job.2A: It's going to be a great concert tonight. Are you up for it? B: Sorry, I can't make it.A: Excuse me?B: Look, it's not that I don't feel like it, it's parent's evening tonight. Have you forgotten?A: Oh, yes, it slipped my mind. Anyway, we'll have finished by seven o'clock and the concert doesn't start till eight.B: Well, have fun!3A: What's your plan for the May Day Holiday?B: I'm going to Pearl Island, the weather there is always perfect. Besides I'm longing for the beautiful beaches there. A: When will you leave?B: April 29. I can't help thinking of it.A: I hope you will have a nice trip.4A: Ally, I'm going to have a trip to the west during the summer vacation.Ally: Really? That's cool.A: What about you? What are you going to do?Ally: My parents will come over from my hometown to see me. A: Nice. Well, give my best regards to your family.Ally: Thank you. Have a nice vacation.5A: I'm very glad to have a chance to get together with you. B: Me, too.A: Would you like something to drink? Which do you prefer, beer or Coca Cola? It's on me.B: Qingdao beer, please.A: Let's toast to our get together.B: And to your health.A: Cheers!B: Cheers!Unit141A: Will it be OK if I smoke here?B: I'm sorry, that's not allowed here.A: Do you think I could smoke somewhere in this building?B: I'm afraid you can't. This is a non-smoking building.2A: Would it be all right if I sit here?B: Please do.A: Could I open this window?B: I'd rather you didn't if you don't mind.3A: I'm really lucky you stopped and offered me a lift.B: It's good to have some company for the drive.A: Is it all right if I put my rucksack on the back seat?B: Yes, of course.A: It started to rain just as I left the house this morning and my clothes and shoes are wet through. Would you mind if I took my shoes off?B: No, of course not. I don't mind. Go ahead.4A: I wonder if you could lend me your coffee pot?B: Yes, why not?A: Em..Do you mind if I use your kitchen for a while?B: No.A: Could you tell me how to turn the stove on?B: OK. Let me show you.5A: Manager, can I possibly have a day off ?B: Of course you can. When?A: Would tomorrow be OK? I have to have a driving test for my driving licence.B: Tomorrow is all right. I'll set it up.A: Thank you. You've been so nice.B: Good luck to you.Unit151Customer: Um, I think there's a mistake on the check.Waiter: Oh, really?Customer: I think you've given us the wrong one.Waiter: Did I ? May I have a look?... Oh, you're right. I am so sorry. This is for table thirteen.Customer: I don't think we'd eaten that much!Waiter: Indeed you didn't. I'm sorry. I'll be back in a moment.2A: Margaret, I'm thinking of buying these new sandals. What do you think?B: A good choice. You need some sandals for the summer.A: What do you think about these green sandals?B: I don't think green sandals will go well with your clothes.I think black or brown would be a better choice.3A: Aunt Sally, do you agree that people should get their parents' permission before getting married?B: Why, I think it's a good idea. I don't approve of people getting married until they have talked to their parents and got their approval. Why do you have to ask?A: I was discussing this with John today this morning, so I decided to find out what you think, I quite agree with you. But my friend thinks differently.B: Well, each to his own opinion.4A: Ally, did you see the movie last night?B: Yes, I did. I thought it was a failure.A: Oh, come on! It wasn't a bad movie at all.B: Well, it may be so for you. I still think everyone has a right to his or her own opinion.5A: I think we should buy an imported car.B: I'm afraid that's not such a good idea. It will cost us an arm and a leg buying it now. How about next year?A: I don't see your point. Why next year?B: It's reported that the price of imported cars will come down a lot next year.Unit161A: I'm sorry, I'm late again. The traffic was terrible.B: Well, that's OK. But the boss wants to see you. He asked about you early this morning.A: Oh, that's too bad. What can I say to him?B: Well, perhaps you'll have to explain why you were not in the office this morning.A: OK. I'm going to see him now.B: You'd better go and see him after 10. He is having a meeting now.A: Thank you, Mr Green. To tell the truth, I don't want to be late. But the traffic is always so heavy. How can I help it?2A: Oh, it's freezing in this room.B: Yes. You see, I've closed all those windows but it doesn't help actually.A: Why don't you turn on the electric heater?B: It doesn't work. There is something wrong with it.A: Have you called the repairman?B: I've tried several times, but the line is always busy...3A: Oh, what a nuisance! Those guys are making too much noise again! It's already past 12 o'clock.B: I'm not surprised at the weekends. But I'm really fed up with all this.A: And so am I. We've got to do something about it.B: Yes, we'd better let them know how we feel about it. Shall we go and talk to them?A: Oh, yes. Let's go right now.4A: Dick, I'm afraid I have to talk to you. I can't stand it any longer.B: What's the matter? Is there anything bothering you?A: Yes. I hate to say this, but it's your smoking that bothers me. You see, smoking not only wastes your money but also harms your health.B: Oh, don't be silly. Even some doctors smoke.A: Yes, that's true. But that does not mean smoking is not harmful. Everywhere you look, newspapers, books all say smoking is a foolish thing.B: But if smoking were really harmful, why do so many people still keep puffing the stick?A: They will regret it sooner or later. Anyway, I have no patience with your smoking.5A: Look, Ted, I wish you'd stop dropping ash everywhere.B: I'm sorry, Li Hong. I promise I shan't do it again.A: I don't remember how many times you have promised me that.I have had enough of the mess you make.B: Take it easy. I'll clean the room this time.A: Oh, no! There seems to be a hole in the carpet.B: Really? Oh, I... I'm terribly sorry.A: Well, I'm afraid you are to blame.。