听力练习一文字稿和答案

答案及听力文字稿评分标准：11-35 每题1分，计25分；36-43每个单词0.5分，计4分，44-46每句2分，计6分，总分35分，乘3后登记听力测试（一）的成绩。

Section A11-18 BDCCA BCBConversation One19-22 BCBBConversation Two23-25 ACBSection BPassage One26-28 ACBPassage Two29-32 ABBAPassage Three33-35 CCASection C36. Virtually37.advance38.occupation39.identity40.particular41.energy42.pattern43.identify44.may love his job and simply become addicted to the pleasure of doing it and doing it well.45.are not so much into work as into seeking identity through their career advancement, and thesymbols of success.46.it is easy to become obsessed with the project and let other areas of our lives slide.(听力文字稿)Part Ш Listening ComprehensionSection A11. M: Now I’m going to start off by asking you a difficult question. Why would you like to getthis post?W: Well, first of all, I know that your school has a very good reputation.Q: What do we learn from this conversation?12. M: My physics project is in trouble because my partner and I have completely different ideasabout how to proceed.W: You should try to meet each other halfway.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?13. W: I’m so sorry for being late. You must have been waiting for a long time.M: That’s all right. Actually, I got here just a couple of minutes ago.Q: What does the man imply?14. M: I’ve forgotten my passbook（存折）, but I’d like to make a deposit to my savings account ifI may.W: No problem. Just bring this receipt（收据）with you the next time you come in along with your passbook, and we will adjust the balance（余额）.Q: Where did the conversation most probably take place?15. W: Since you have made so many business trips, you must have visited many places in thecountry.M: I wish I had, but Shenzhen and Beijing are the only places I’ve ever been to.Q: What does the man mean?16. W: I’d like to ask you, Mr. John, what do you feel about woman labor?M: My answer is, let the woman work as much as they want to, just as long as they don’t take jobs away from men that need them.Q: What’s the man’s attitude towards woman labor?17. M: I hope I can rely on my uncle to lend me some money when I am short of it.W: As far as I know, he turns his back on anyone who asks for money.Q: What does the woman mean?18. W: If you’re in a hurry you can take the subway. If you want to sightsee, take a bus.M: Actually, I don’t have to be at the convention before noon.Q: What will the man probably do?Conversation OneW: Hi, Mike! You missed a great history lecture this morning. Where were you?M: Oh, I overslept again. This really is becoming a bad habit. What did professor Brown talk about today?W: Can you believe it? We talked about George Washington’s false teeth.M: All I know is that they were made of wood.W: A professor at a dental school in California recently presented a paper showing that Washington’s teeth were made of many things, including, can you imagine, elephant ivory and cow’s teeth , but not wood.M: But why do people say Washington’s teeth were made of wood?W: A set of his teeth that were made of elephant ivory were shown publicly at various exhibitions about a hundred years ago. The ivory had turned a very dark color, and I guess, looks like wood.M: Yes, I’ve seen some ivory that was dark brown color.W: It seems that ivory turns dark easily with age, especially if it’s exposed to drinks, such as coffee, tea, or wine. I guess that’s how the story got started.M: What’s about cow’s teeth?W: You know cows have teeth just on their bottom jaws. After about five years of biting grass off against their hard upper jaws, the bottom teeth wear down into the shape of human tooth. 19. Who are the speakers?20. What was wrong with Mike?21. What is the main topic of the conversation?22. What story did Mike know about George Washington?Conversation TwoW: How’s the car search going?M: Not so good. Didn’t you tell me that when cars get older they get cheaper!W: Sure! Why, what happened?M: I called in response to an ad yesterday for a very old car. It was priced somewhere over $ 15, 000! Do you think I can get anything for $3,500?W: Sure. But what kind of car was it?M: A 1964 Mercedes 230SL.W: Yes, it’s also a classic, and is getting more expensive every year. Take good care of it, and in a few years it would be worth a lot more. But you have to have enough to buy it first!M: Well, I don’t.W: Look, don’t be discouraged. I just heard about something I wanted you to know about. My uncle’s mother-in-law is 86 and she can’t drive anymore, but she’s got a 1978 Buick Century that would be perfect for you.M: Is it quite good? How much do you think she wants?W: It’s really very good; only 43,000 miles on it, and most of those come from her driving down to Florida each winter. You could buy it for $ 1.150, a lot less than the $3,000 or so you were thinking of spending.M: When can I see it?W: How about right now?23. What does the man want to do?24. How old is the woma n’s uncle’s mother-in-law?25. Where does the old lady drive her Buick each winter?Section BPassage OneIf you plan to remain in the United States for any length of time, you will soon find it too expensive to stay in a hotel and will want to find another place to live in. As is true in cities everywhere in the world, the farther you live outside the city, generally the lower the rents will be. However, traveling to and from the city by bus, car, or train may make it as expensive as living in the city.Naturally, it is easier to join in the life of a city if one is close to the center. For this reason, you may prefer to live as close to the center of the' city as possible. Or, you may prefer to rent a place for only a month or two until you become more familiar with the area.Your best source of information about either houses or apartments is likely to be the local newspaper. Usually, the week’s most complete listing of houses or apartments to rent appears in the Sunday newspaper, which in many cities, can be obtained late Saturday night. Many people looking for houses or apartments believe that they have a better chance of finding a place to live in if they have all the information as soon as possible. On Sunday morning, they are ready to call or visit.26. If you would like to pay lower rents, where should you live?27. What’s the benefit of living close to the city center?28. When do most people go visiting houses or apartments?Passage TwoThe problem of the homeless has become very serious in the United States. Almost in every community, you can find homeless people. An ironical case is: in November, 1993, a woman died on a street in Washington, D.C., the nation's capital, and she died at a bus-stop across the street from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.People become homeless for various reasons. Some may not be able to pay for the housing they used to have, because they have lost their job and cannot find another place they can afford. Others have mental disorders, or are addicted to drugs or alcohol, and there are not enough centres to care for them.As ways to help these people, the federal government and many communities have set up all kinds of projects. Some programs include permanent housing, training for jobs and treatment for people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Some communities have opened centres that offer services for as many as 700 people. The homeless can stay as long as they want.People are making efforts to solve the problem. However, it will not be easy, because it is a personal and economic problem as well as a social problem.29. Why is the death of the woman an ironical case?30. Why do people become homeless according to this passage?31. What do these governmental programs include?32. Why is the problem of the homeless difficult to solve?Passage ThreeJanet's sister is a stewardess for a famous international airline, and Janet wants to become one too. Of course she is still too young. The minimum age for a stewardess is twenty and Janet is only just over sixteen.For the moment she has taken a job in an office. But she is going to attend evening classes. In particular, she wants to improve her French and she has also decided to take up a second language. This is because foreign languages are essential for a stewardess.Later on, when she is about eighteen, she plans to work in a hotel for a while. This will not be difficult to arrange because one of her uncles is the manager of a big London hotel. Among other things, she proposes to work in the kitchen and the dining-room. This will be especially valuable experience because an important part of a stewardess’ work is to serve and feed the passengers.Finally, if she has the time, she will go and work in hospital for a while. Again this will provide more valuable experience.So, you see; Janet has made up her mind and she is preparing for her career very carefully. But it was not easy for her to decide. She asked a large number of people and they all gave her conflicting advice!33. Why doesn’t Janet work as a stewardess now?34. What is the essential demand for a stewardess?35. How do most people respond when she tells them her choice of her career?。

听力材料及参考答案英语听力材料：Part One: Short Conversations (共5题，每题1分，满分5分) 1.M: Excuse me, could you tell me where the nearest post office is?W: Sure, it's just around the corner on the left side of the street.2.W: I heard you've just returned from a trip to the countryside. How was it?M: It was fantastic! The air was fresh, and the scenery was breathtaking.3.M: I'm going to the library to return some books. Would you like to join me?W: I'd love to, but I have to finish my homework first.4.W: I'm thinking of changing my job. I need something more challenging.M: That's a good idea. You should follow your passion.5.M: I can't believe you're leaving us. We'll miss you so much.W: I'll miss you all too, but I'm excited about this new opportunity.Part Two: Long Conversations (共10题，每题1.5分，满分15分) Conversation 1W: Hi, John. I heard you're planning to go abroad for further studies.M: Yes, I am. I've been accepted into a university in the UK. W: That's great! When are you leaving?M: I'm leaving next month. I'm both excited and a bit nervous.Questions:6. What is John planning to do?A) Go on a vacation.B) Go abroad for further studies.C) Apply for a job in the UK.D) Start a new job next month.7. When is John leaving?A) This month.B) Next month.C) In two months.D) In three months.Conversation 2M: I've been offered a job at a new company, but the salaryis lower than what I'm making now.W: But you said you're not happy with your current job. Isn't the new job more aligned with your career goals?M: Yes, it is. I'm just worried about the financial implications.W: Well, sometimes you have to take a step back to take a bigger step forward.Questions:8. What is the man's concern about the new job?A) The salary is too high.B) The salary is lower than his current one.C) The job doesn't align with his career goals.D) He's not sure if he can handle the new responsibilities.9. What does the woman suggest?A) The man should take the new job regardless of the salary.B) The man should stay in his current job for financial reasons.C) The man should consider the long-term benefits of the new job.D) The man should ask for a higher salary at the new company.Part Three: Passages (共5题，每题2分，满分10分)Passage 1The invention of the telephone has revolutionized the way people communicate. It was invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876. The telephone made it possible for people to talk to each other over long distances without having to travel. Today, the telephone is an essential part of our daily lives.10. Who invented the telephone?A) Thomas Edison.B) Alexander Graham Bell.C) Nikola Tesla.D) The Wright Brothers.11. In what year was the telephone invented?A) 1866.B) 1876.C) 1886.D) 1896.Passage 2The Amazon rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world. It covers an area of about 5.5 million square kilometers and is home to a vast variety of plant and animal species. The Amazon is also known for its rich biodiversity and plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate.12. What is the Amazon rainforest known for?A) Its large area.B) Its rich biodiversity.C) Its role in climate regulation.D) All of the above.Part Four: Compound Dictation (共1题，满分20分)Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the correct words.The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous historical landmarks in the world. It was built to protect the Chinese empire from invasions. The construction of the Great Wall began in the 7th century BC and continued for several centuries. Today, it stretches over 13,000 miles and is considered a symbol of China's rich history and cultural heritage.13. The Great Wall of China was built to _______ the Chinese empire.14. The construction of the Great Wall _______ in the 7th century BC.15. Today, the Great Wall _______ over 13,000 miles.参考答案：1-5: B B C A C6-7: B B8-9: B C。

三年级英语上册第一单元听力练习答案 Unit1Hello!补充习题答案A Listen and judge录音文字稿：1. Good afternoon.2. Hi.3. Good morning.4. Hello.参考答案：1.F2.T3.F4.TB Listen and number录音文字稿：1. Good morning, Bobby.2. Good afternoon, Sam.3. —Hello, Bobby.—Hello, Sam.参考答案：a. 3b. 2c. 1C Look and respond参考答案：1. Good morning.2. Hi./Hello.3. Hello./Hi.4. Good afternoon.D Read and choose参考答案：1. c2. d3. a4. bE Match and write参考答案：1. iii2. i3. iv4. ii学校生三班级英语上册第一单元〔句子〕Ⅰ. 连词成句。

1、your, me, eraser, show2、Miss, I’m, White3、the, make, holes4、have, a, I, bag5、Chen Jie, goodbye(参考答案：1. Show me your eraser. 2. I’m Miss White.3. Make the holes.4. I have a bag.5. Goodbye, Chen Jie.)Ⅱ. 按答与问相对应的关系找伴侣。

( )1. Hello! A. Great!( )2. What’s your name? B. Yes, I am.( )3. Are you Chen Yang? C. Hi!( )4. Let’s play. D. My name’s Mike.(参考答案：1. C, 2. D, 3. B, 4. A)三班级上册英语上次第一单元单词表pen：[pen] 钢笔pencil：[pensl] 铅笔pencilcase：[penslkeis] 铅笔盒 ruler：[ru:l?] 尺子 eraser：[ireis?] 橡皮crayon：[krei?n] 蜡笔book：[buk] 书 bag：[b?g] 书包 sharpener：[?ɑ:p?n?] 卷笔刀 school ：[sku:l]学校。

听力训练1 答案与听力原文Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A1.M: I bet you were ready for a thickchocolate when you got out of hospital.W: I certainly was! However, the doctor gave me a list of food I couldn’t eat foranother 72 hours, and chocolate was onthe list!Q: What does the woman mean? 【选项分析】选项中的got out of hospital，chocolate等关键词表明，对话与病人饮食有关。

【解析】答案是C。

由I couldn’t eat for another 72 hours可知医生建议女士三天之内不要吃巧克力，故选C。

2. M：People are more likely to be influencedby what’s offered on radio than innewspapers. When you read anewspaper article, it’s kind of cold.W: Of course, newspaper writers use descriptive words, but that’s nothingcompared with personalities.Q: What do we learn from this conversation? 【选项分析】Newspaper, radio, like, more than, compared with表明谈话内容是报纸和收音机做比较。

【解析】答案是B。

Of course表明两个人持有相同观点。

男士认为When you read a newspaper article, it’s kind of cold, 女士也认为如此，故选B。

听力稿及答案一、第一部分听对话回答问题1. M: Is it raining outside, Amy?W: No, the sun has come out. Look! There is a rainbow.2. M: Shall we play tennis this weekend, Sandy?W: Thanks, I prefer to read my new book at home.3. W: Does your daughter like her new job?M: Yes, she does. She is careful, and she likes to work with numbers.4. M: Why do you feel stressed? I never have that feeling.W: Monitor, you are always confident enough to speak in front of many people, but I can’t.5. W: I was born on May 27th, 1998. Do you know what my animal sign is?M: Yes, of course. Your animal sign is the Tiger. Mine is the Rabbit.6.M: It was a pity that I didn’t watch the game show last night.W: Never mind. It was just a waste of time.7.M: What’s on at the cinema,Mary?W: An American film. I have two tickets. Let’s go and see it now, John.M: All right.8.W. Do you know the player who has scored two goals?M: He’s Tom ,the best player on our school team.9.W: Would you like some tea or coffee?M: Neither. I would like a banana.10.W: How do your parents like the city?M: My mother likes the life there, but my father can’t fall asleep because of the noise.第二部分听对话和短文，回答问题听一段对话，回答11-12小题。

第一部分：1——15题：请选出与所听内容一致的一项，每个对话只播放一遍。

1、一家三口去饭店吃饭。

吃完后，爸爸付钱，而妈妈对服务员说：“我可以把剩下的菜打包回去给狗吃吗？”服务员说：“当然可以，您请。

”旁边的儿子高兴地跳了起来，拍着手叫：“我们家终于要买狗啦！”（A）2、“乐不思蜀”是指一个人到了另一个地方被吸引住了，不想回去了。

出自这样一个典故，蜀国亡国后，后主刘禅被安置在魏国的都城洛阳，魏国的皇帝问他想念不想念蜀国，他说：“此间乐，不思蜀。

”（D）3、徐太太走在路上，突然下雨了，她看到前面有一家小餐厅，就走了进去。

徐太太向服务员询问道：“我昨天吃完饭后，把雨伞忘在店里了，你们有没有看到？”“请问您的伞是什么样子的呢？”服务员问。

“随便什么样子，只要是伞就行！”徐太太答道。

4、拥有金钱并不能拥有一切，尊严比生命更可贵更重要。

在有生的日子里，人要为了尊严而活，为心中的目标和理想而活。

用金钱来衡量人格是对人的尊严的一种莫大的侮辱。

没有不屈的人，只有不屈的灵魂和尊严。

（A）5、据中央电视台报道，奥运会期间，奥运村的香蕉很受欢迎，每天消耗香蕉9000根。

香蕉中糖含量较高，所含单糖可迅速被人体吸收，补充体力，不失为运动员在赛中迅速补充能量的佳品。

（C）6、公平对参赛者来说是最重要的，只有在公平、公正、公开的前提下进行比赛，才会得到令人满意的效果。

一场不公平的较量，会使胜利者胜之不武，而失败者也会永不服输。

其实，公平不只是在比赛时需要，在这个世界的多个角落，它都占有极其重要的位置。

（B）7、“冬吃萝卜夏吃姜，不用医生开药方”是个广为流传的俗语，不少人喜欢在夏天吃姜，以防治病。

事实上，夏天并不是人人都适合吃姜，体寒的人如风湿感冒着吃姜可以祛病而体质偏热的人夏天吃姜则容易上火，不宜多吃。

（B）8、“舞龙”是中国民间艺术的一种。

通常在元旦至元宵间活动，用竹木做龙头、龙尾、以布绸饰其外。

分若干节，由青壮年男子手举枝节，在彩绸内部舞动龙身互相戏弄。

听力练习（原稿及答案）Ⅰ．判断所听句子与图中所绘内容是否相符。

相符的在图右下角的括号中打“√”；不相符的打“×”。

然后根据所给的时间状语提示，用英语描述每幅图的内容。

1．The girl in the picure in Lily．She sent a letter this morning.√2．Ma Tao went to buy a telephone ten minutes ago．×3．Some of the boys are washing their hands now. ×4．Jim's at home．He's read a newspaper for twenty minutes．√Ⅱ．从A、B、C中选出与所听到内容意义相同或相近的答案。

1．The young man was too tired to work any longer．（C）2．Mary says she will come tonight if she can．（A）3．Would you please not make any noise? （B）4．Father came home from work late as usual yesterday．（B）5．Mr and Mrs Black don't like living in the city．（A）Ⅲ．根据所听到的内容，从A、B、C中选出正确的答案。

It was Saturday．Father and Sandy were going fishing．Sandy's mother asked them to take their raincoats with them．“It's going to rain this afternoon.”“The weather's so fine,” said Sandy.“We don't need our raincoats.”“Don't take them, then, ” Mother said, “and you'll be sorry.”Father and Sandy left home without their raincoats．It was fine in the morning, but in the afternoon there came a lot of clouds in the sky．It was getting darker and darker.“Your mother was right, Sandy,” said Father.“It's going to rain．”“What will we do, Dad?”“Let's go home!”But it was too late．There was a heavy rain．They were both wet through when they got home．“Did you catch any fish, Sandy?”asked Mother.“No, we don't．We've both caught colds,”said Sandy.(1．A；2．C；3．B；4．B；5．A)。

听力500题文稿和答案数字计算类1.M: Prices are really going up. I had to pay three dollars for a shirt yesterday, and I used to pay only two.W: I know what you mean. My sweaters cost me over ten now.Q: How much do shirts cost now?2.W: These are very nice shirts. How much are they?M: 10 dollars each. Two for 19 dollars. They are on sale.Q: How much do four shirts cost?3.W: Could you tell me the starting time for both performances?M: The first begins at 7:15 and will last for one hour and 45 minutes. The second follows immediately after the first.Q: At what time does the second show start ?4.M: My son graduated from college in 1981. What about your son?W: He finished school a year after your son did.Q: When did the woman's son graduate?5.W: The lake is almost dry now. Was it the same last year?M: No. Actually, it was thirty centimetres below the two-metre line.Q: How deep was the lake last year?6.W: Tickets are four dollars for adults. Children's tickets are half price.M: OK. I'd like two adults' and two children's tickets.Q: How much did the man pay for the tickets?7.W: The aerobic classes realty work. My weight has dropped from 150 pounds to 120 pounds.M: Congratulations. That's really something beyond my imagination.Q: How much did the woman weigh before?8.W: How often should I take these pills and how many should I take?M: Take three pills every eight hours.Q: How many pills should the woman take in twenty-four hours?9.M: Should I take the medicine twice a day, mummy?W: No, not so many times. Little kids only need to take it once a day.Q: How often should the boy take the medicine?10.M: I heard that a bus was badly burnt in a collision with a truck.W: I did too. Three passengers died and ten were wounded.Q: How many passengers died in the car accident?11.M: Er, could you please tell me how much this hat is?W: Yes, certainly. It's six dollars. Madam.Q: If the woman pays a 20-dollar note, how much will be the change?12.M: Operator. I'm trying to call 867516.W: I'm sorry, but that number is no longer in service.Q: What is the telephone number?13.M: Mary gave 40 cents to the 4 children next door.W: You mean those living in Room 14?Q: In which room did the children live?14.M: Tins candy was cut in 4 squares.W: Let*s cut them in half, so that each person can have one.Q: How many persons would have candy?15.M: I' U have these shoes. Please tell me how much I owe you.W: They are 40 dollars a pair, and 3 pairs make a total of 120. But today we offer a 10% discount.Q: How much does the man have to pay?16.M: How many people will be coming to the reunion on Saturday?W: We had to cross off fifteen names from our original list of one hundred.Q: How many people do they expect to attend the reunion?17.M: Did you hear what Mr. Smith said? It was something about the date when our term papers would be due.W: He said we could hand them in whenever we had them done, but they must be handed in on November 13, if not before.Q: When must the term papers be given to Mr. Smith?18.M: I can come to your house and pick you up in half an hour. Is that afl right?W: Good. That means you'll be here at seven-thirty .Q: What time is it now?19.M: My car is quite old. It can run at the speed of far less than 60 miles per hour.W: You're lucky. Mine is even worse. I can do nothing to start it.Q: How quick is the man's car?20.M: This room would be fine. How much is the rent?W: It's $ 30 a week, or $ 100 a month if you agree to keep that long. On a daily basis I'll have to charge more. Six dollars a night.Q: How much does the man have to pay if he rents the room for two nights?判断类1.询问地点、方向1.W: Excuse me. Dr. Brown, could you please explain about the formula again?M: Very well, as soon as I've checked these figures on the board and assigned tomorrow's homework.Q: Where does this conversation most likely take place?2.W: Please fill out these forms. Print your names here, and here and here and sign your names here and hereand we' 11 be all set. How much cash do you plan to deposit in your account today?M: $25.Q: Where are the two speakers?3.M: Excuse me, but I feel like vomiting.W: You' re probably airsick. If you feel you can* t make it, just up-chuck in the sick bag in the pocket right in front of you. I'll take it away.Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?4.M: Excuse me, nurse. I'm looking for the emergency room. I thought it was on the first floor.W: It is. This is the basement. Take tile elevator on flight up and turn right.Q: Where are the two speakers?5.W: What can I do for you?M: Well, I'm doing a research project, and I can't find some of the books that are listed in the card catalogue.Q: Where does the conversation most likely take place?6.W: We have reserved two rooms with twin beds for you. Is that satisfactory?M: Would it be possible to change that to one room with two double beds?Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?7.M: Could you please tell me if the Miami flight will be arriving on time?W: Yes, sir. It should be arriving in about ten minutes.Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?8.M: I'd like to take a half-day tour around the city. What do you have available?W: Well, we have two half-day tours daily—one in the morning from 9:15 to 12:30 and another four-hour tour in the afternoon, starting at 1:30.Q: Where are the two speakers?9.W: Honey, I'm interested in a pair of blue jeans. How do you like this one?M: Hmm, I realty like the design. Jeans arc the fad. Why don't you try it on?Q: Where are the two speakers?10.M: What would it cost to send this package of books airmail to Japan?W: I'll have to weigh it... $3.38.Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?11.M: How would you like your steak?W: Medium rare, please.Q: Where does this conversation most likely take place?12.W: Could you have my car ready at 5:00, please?M: Sure, the damage is minor.Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?13.W: Do you think we'll be able to see the game clearly?M: Don't worry. There's a good view of the players from all of the seats.Q: What kind of place are the speakers probably talking about?14.W: How would you like me to cut your hair?M: Cut it short all over.Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?15.W: Ill be happy to pick up something for you while I'm at the store. What do you need?M: Some milk, a loaf of bread, and a carton of eggs.Q: What kind of store is she going to?16.W: Fill up with regular and check the oil, please.M: Right away, Miss.Q: Where did this conversation most probably take place?17.M: Where is the City Hall?W: Walk straight ahead for two blocks and then turn right at the 2nd Avenue. It's on the Fifth Street. You can find it easily.Q: Where is the City Hall?18.M: I thought there's a special sale on kitchen utensils this week.W: That sale was over yesterday. We have stationery on sale this week.Q: Where is this conversation most probably taking place?19.W: How are you feeling these days?M: Much better, thanks. I should be coming home in a few days. The operation was a success and the doctors say ril recover in no time.Q: Where is the man now?20.W: Room 509. On the fifth floor. Here's your key and the elevator is just round the comer. The porter will beback in a minute and he'll bring up your luggage.M: Thank you.Q: Where did this conversation most probably take place?2.询问身份、人物关系1.M: Excuse me, where are the restrooms?W: In the rear of the cabin. But you'd better wait until the plane takes off.Q: What is the profession of the woman ?2.W: Come this way and sit down here, please. Open your mouth wide, will you?M: One of my lower back teeth is killing me.Q: What is the most probable profession of the woman?3.W: Can you come to my birthday party tomorrow afternoon, Uncle Dennis?M: I'd like to, Christine, but I'll be in a surgery at 3 o'clock.I'll be seeing patients in my office at 4 o*clock.Q: What is the profession of the man?4.W: You sound very annoyed about the baby. Try to be a little calmer. Bill.M: Don't be silly, Sally. IAMCALM!Q: Who probably is the man?5.W: Good morning. Your passport, please. Do you have anything to declare?M: Only these cartons of cigarettes, a bottle of brandy and some silver jewelry. That's all.Q: With whom is the man speaking?6.M: Hello, I'd like to place a station-to-station call to Tokyo, Japan. Could you give me the rate?W: Nine dollars for the first three minutes and three dollars for each additional minute.Q: What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers?7.W: The pipe is leaking and there is water all over the floor.M: Why don't you call Mr. Peterson?Q: What does Mr. Peterson do?8.W: I often mistake Jim for Bob. Can you tell them apart?M: No, they look so much alike that they even confused their mother sometimes when they were young.Q: What is the most probable relationship between Jim and Bob?9.M: I've just brought your ladder back. Thanks for lending it to me. Where shall I leave it?W: Just lean it against the wall there. Use the ladder again any time.Q: What's the probable relationship between these two speakers?10.M: Are there any more questions on this lecture? Yes. Mary.W: Dr. Baker, so you think an independent candidate could become president?Q: What most probably is Mary?11.W: Hi, Jeff, what's new?M: Well, my parents received a note from school. It said something about me coming late, skipping class and being bored.Q: What is the most probable identity of the man?12.W: I'm looking for a textbook for my sociology course. It's called American Society at the Crossroads. Doyou have it?M: Yes, we do. You'll find it in Section 26, on the top shelf.Q: What is the man's occupation?13.W: Could you tell me how to take the medicine?M: Sure, as in your case, I'd like you to take one of these pills three times a day, and the bottle of cough syrup should be taken 5ml every two hours.Q: What is the most possible relationship between the two speakers?14.M: That is $4.25 on the meter , and a dollar extra for the suitcases.W: OK. Here is six dollars. Keep the change.Q: What is the man's job?15.W: Excuse me, this is too large. Do you have this same blouse in size 10?M: Let me check for you... yes, we do, but only in yellow. Would you like to try it on anyway?Q: What is the man*s job?16.M: What is the trouble?W: I have a filling which is loose and is about to drop out.Q: What is the man?17.W: What kind of term paper do you expect us to write and what is the deadline?M: Your term papers should be typed, double-spaced, and not less than ten pages long. Please hand it in by the end of the month.Q: Who are the speakers?18.W: Hello, will you please send someone up to my apartment? The hot water is running, and I can't turn it off.M: Sony, my men arc all out now. but T U send one up as soon as possible.Q: Who has the woman called to come over?19.M: Hello, Susan, I've heard that you have a job as a typist at the college.W: Yes. I work at the office every afternoon. I also do filing and write letters.Q: What kind of job does Susan have?20.W: Darling, won't you wash the dishes?M: I* m tied up with my work. Don't you see? Why don't you use the dishwasher?Q: What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers?习语词汇类1.W: I fed so energetic since I started that aerobics class.M: Yeah. I'm jealous. I've got to get into shape.Q: What does the man mean?2.W: I thought Paul might be able to help me figure out this computer program?M: Paul is about the last person I'd ask if I were you,Q; What does the man mean?3.W: Do you have any idea what this notice is about?M: I'm as in the dark as you are.Q: What does the man mean?4.W: Are you joining us?M: No, I have to catch up with my physics assignments.Q: What does the man mean?5.W: How's your new job?M: OK, but it'll take a while to learn tile ropes.Q: What does the man say about his job?6.W: Didn't you tell Jack about the decision?M: Whatever I say to him goes in one ear and out the other.Q: What does the man mean?7.W: Have you saved enough to buy that new printer for your computer yet?M: You know money seems to be burning a hole in my pocket lately. Maybe next month.Q: What does the man mean?8.W: Do you often meet Jason in the swimming pool?M: Once in a blue moon.Q: What does the man mean?9.W: Which game do you think is more difficult to learn, chess or bridge?M: They are like apples and oranges.Q: What does the man mean?10.W: Do you think Tom will lend me his new computer?M: It's the apple of his eye.Q: What does the man mean?11.M: We are supposed to meet John here in the train station.W: That*s like looking for a needle in a hay stack.Q: What does the woman suggest about John?12.W: Did you remember to bring the pen which I lent you?M: I'm sorry. It completely slipped my mind. I promise I''ll bring it at the same time tomorrow.Q: Why did the man apologize to the woman?13.M: Every time before a long-distance race, I have butterflies in my stomach.W: Don't worry too much about it! Anyway, you are not a professional runner.Q: How does the man feel before a long-distance race?14.M: Do you like English or French?W: Both arc all Greek to me.Q: What can we learn from the conversation?15.W: Do you have a calculator that you could lend me for a few days? I just have no idea where mine is.M: Well, yes, I have one. But actually it's already on loan to someone else.Q: What does the man mean?16.M: Your little nephew is growing by leaps and bounds.W: Yes. He must be at least 3 feet tall already.Q: What do the speakers say about the woman's nephew?17.M: What a wonderful performance! The marching band has never sounded better.W: Thanks. I guess all those hours of practice are finally paying off.Q: What does the woman mean?18.W: Was Robert elected to the committee?M: Yes. In fact he was made chairman. But he only agreed to take the job if they let him have the final say.Q: What does Robert intend to do?19.W: I thought Tom said he got A*s in all his tests.M: Mary, you should know better than to take Tom*s words too seriously.Q: What does the man imply?20.W: I just made ajar of jam this morning and now I can't find it anywhere. Do you know what happened to it?M: Did you hear a crash? That was it.Q: What had happened?比较关系学1.W: I'm sorry I missed your soccer game. But I had the flu.M: Don't worry about it. We couldn't have played worse.Q: What does the man mean?2.M: Would you like some hot coffee or tea?W: I like them both, but I'd rather have something cold.Q: What does the woman want to drink?3.W: What do you think of the football match we saw last night?M: I've never seen a worse match than that one.Q: How does the man feel about the match?4.M: What kind of life do you prefer, city life or country life?W: In comparison to city life, the country life is quiet and peaceful.Q: What can be learned from this conversation?5.M: You run faster than Jack.W: But Tom runs even faster.Q: Who runs the fastest?6.M: Aren't you going to the concert in the park tonight?W: Even if I didn't have a paper to write I'd rather spend the evening at school.Q: What does the woman imply?7.W: I got an n A" in physics and only a "C" in chemistry.M: Well, I still say that chemistry is a little less complicated than physics.Q: What subject does the man think is harder?8.M: This book is $ 2.00 and the blue one is a dollar more.W: The red one is twice as much as the blue one.Q: How much is the red book?9.W: I went to the modem art exhibition yesterday. It's really abstract. Do you like the modem art?M: I certainty do, yet not so much as the classical art.Q: What kind of art does the man prefer?10.W: Do you like the book?M: Yes, I like it, but it's very expensive. It costs twice as much as it did last year.Q: What do you learn from this conversation?11.W: Pm new in town and I need to find a doctor. Do you know anything about Joyce Brown?M: I've been going to her for years. I don't see how you can do better.Q: What does the man say about Dr. Brown?12.W: I can't decide whether to buy a new car or to try to find a second-hand one.M: If you buy a new one, you' 11 probably save money in the long run.Q: What does the man suggest to the woman?13.M: What do you think of William Maugham?W: You know, as a playwright he can't compare with Shakespeare.Q: What does the woman mean?14.M: Did you get the job you interviewed for?W: Yes, and I'm very excited about it. It pays much better than my old jobs, and I think I' 11 like the people better, too.Q: How does the woman feel about working?15.M: I want to subscribe to The New York Times. How do you feel about it?W: It's one of the top papers in America.Q: What does the woman mean?16.W: I hear the Grand Hotel has a new manager. Did you notice any change when you stayed there last week?M: Yes, I found the rooms were surprisingly clean now, and the service was much better, too.Q: Compared with former times, how is the hotel now?17.M: I'm getting old. I can't work as hard as I used to.W: But I can see you still work harder than Tom.Q: What does the man mean?18.M: Packing your lunch is much better than eating in the school canteen.W: Yes. I couldn't agree with you more.Q: What does the woman mean?19.W: I think my car runs much faster than yours.M: But mine equals yours in economy.Q: Which of the following is true?20.M: What do you think of the acting of the two main actors in the film?W: I consider the hero's acting is inferior to that of the heroine's. Don't you agree?Q: What does the woman mean?转折与因果关系类1.M: My briefcase is just like yours, isn't it?W: Almost. Mine is smaller, but it doesn't have a lock. I think I'd rather have had one like yours.Q: Why would the woman rather have had a briefcase like the one the man has?2.W: The International Students* Association is having a party Saturday night. Can you come?W: I wish I could, but I work at the hospital on weekends.Q: Why can't the woman go to the party?3.M: Where have you been? I never see you in the dorm any more.W: That*s because I moved off campus at the beginning of this semester.Q: What do you learn from the conversation?4.M: Nancy, why were you late today?W: I overslept and missed the bus.Q: Why was Nancy late?5.M: I can hardly hear what the teacher is saying.W: I don't understand why he doesn't speak a bit louder before such a big audience.Q: Why is the man complaining?6.W: Can I try on another hat, please? This is the wrong size.M: Is it too big or too small?Q: Why does the woman want to try on another hat?7.W: Paul! What happened? How come you're limping?M: Somebody smashed into my new Ford. I'm not realty hurt, thanks to my seat belt.Q: Why was the man not seriously injured in the accident?8.W: Have you ever known anyone as unlucky as Jane? The most terrible things keep happening to her.M: Yes, if you can trust what she says, but most of her stories are pretty unbelievable in my opinion.Q: What did the man say about Jane?9.M: How about going on a camping trip next week with us? We*re planning on hiking and canoeing in the statepark.W: That sounds great. But I'd better warn you, I've never been in a canoe and I'm not much of a swimmer either.Q: What does the woman mean?10.W: Why do you look so happy this morning?M: I just came from my adviser's office and found out that I will be given one more year's scholarship.Q: Why is the man in high spirits?11.M: I wonder what makes mother so upset these days.W: Father is canceling his vacation trip. He promised to take her abroad last year. But the company is asking father to postpone his vacation.Q: Why is their mother unhappy?12.M: Yes, Mrs. Smith, what can I do for you? Is it the refrigerator again?W: No, it is the oven this time. I think something is wrong with the temperature control.Q: Why does the woman call the man?13.W: Do you think that the possibility of cold weather and snow will affect the results of the game?M: Well, the Liverpool team is accustomed to playing in bad weather, so it shouldn't make any difference to them.Q: How does the man feel about the influence of the weather on the results of the game?14.W: Now, Mr. Smith, don't hesitate to help yourself to some potatoes, vegetables or roast beef.M: It's been a wonderful dinner, but if I eat another bite, I think I'll burst.Q: What will the man do?15.M: I'd like to borrow that book after you've finished it.W: Sure. But I promised it to Jane first.Q: What does the woman intend to do?16.W: How did you get that black eye? Did your girlfriend punch you?M: No, I got this in a football game. The ball took a bad bounce.Q: What happened to the man?17.M: I'm a little tired, so I think 1*11 go to the student lounge and listen to some music. Care to join me?W: I'd love to, but I have to go to the library to look at a book on reserve.Q: Why can't the woman go with the man?18.M: Why does Bill look so gloomy?W: Oh, didn't you know? He and his girlfriend had a terrible fight and broke up.Q: How did the man know something was wrong with Bill?19.W: Why didn't you come to Sally's party last night? We really had a lot of fun.M: Oh, I just wasn't in a party mood.Q: Why didn't the man go to the party?20.M: When will you be leaving for the west coast?W: I'm not sure. I won't be able to go now because I just started a new job. I won't get a moment free until my training period is over, which will be at least two months.Q: Why can't the woman go to the west coast?肯定与否定类1.M: Professor Bryant always grades fairly.W: I couldn't agree with you more.Q: What does the woman mean?2.W: What kind of ice-cream would you like, chocolate or vanilla?M: Neither, thank you. I like them both, but right now all I want is some water.Q: What did the man say?3.M: Everybody said this astronomy course would be easy.W: But it hasn't quite worked out that way, has it?Q: What does the woman think about the course?4.W: Would it be okay if I used your phone to make a local call?M: Sure thing.Q: What does the man mean?5.W: Tom, have you finished the research paper for history?M: Not yet, I always seem to put things off until the last minutes.Q: What did the man mean?6.M: Do you think we can get an extension on our term project?W: It's out of the question. The professor is going on vacation as soon as the term's finished.Q: What does the woman mean?7.W: Bill certainly has been in a good mood lately.M: I'll say he is.Q: What does the man mean?8.M: I'm going to see if I can persuade Peter not to buy that used car-W: I doubt that will do any good. His mind is already made up.Q: What does the woman say about Peter?9.W: How did your interview go?M: I couldn't feel better about it. The questions were very fair and I seemed to find answers to all of them.Q: How does the man feel about the interview?10.W: You still have an hour to wait; so relax.M: Relax! How can I when P m so anxious about the interview?Q: What does the man mean?11.M: I have to go to class because I have a test, but if I could, I'd go with you to the movie.W: That's too bad. I wish that you could come along.Q: Where is the man going?12.W: Was the play as good as you expected?M: It was a waste of time and money. We should have stayed at home.Q: How does the man feel about the play?13.M: Did Bill have any plans to buy a house?W: Hardly any. You see, a house is beyond his means.Q: What is true about Bill?14.M: How about your party last night?W: It was so interesting that not a single friend was absent.Q: What does the woman mean?15.W: I honestly don't want to paint the room this weekend, Joe.M: Neither do I. But I think we should get it over.Q: What does Joe suggest?16.M: This is a great restaurant. You can get anything you want here.W: Anything except good service.Q: What is the woman's opinion of the restaurant?17.M: Care for some more dessert? There are plenty of cakes left.W: If I had any more, I would be overdoing it.Q: What does the woman mean?18.W: Shall I cut your hair for you?M: No way. Last time you almost made me bald.Q: What does the man imply?19.W: Say, Richard. If you like antique cars, we've got an extra ticket for the auto show on Saturday. Care to joinus?M: Gee. How could I turn down an offer like that?Q: What does the man mean?20.W: I don't understand why this book for self-study doesn't have answers to the questions.M: But it does. You can find them at the back of the book.Q: What does the man say about the self-study book?条件关系类1.W: Mary is always complaining about her job.M: Maybe if you try typing letters everyday you'd see what it*s like.Q: What does the man mean?2.M: How long does it take to drive across the city?W: Well, that depends on the traffic. If the roads aren't too busy, you can do it in about an hour.Q: How long does it take to drive across the city during the rush hours?3.W: If it hadn't been snowing so hard, I might have been home by 9 o'clock.M: It's too bad you didn't make it. Jane was here and she wanted to see you.Q: What happened to the woman?4.M: If you hadn't told me about the party, I might have gone home.W: They would be unhappy if you didn't show up.Q: What is the man going to do?5.W: If you had listened to me, we'd be at the party.M: I was sure I knew the way there.Q: What is the problem?6.M: ff I were older, would I have a chance at this job?W: Yes, you would.Q: What problem does the man have?7.M: If these prices get any higher, I'll have to stop smoking.W: You should anyway.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?8.M: If Susan doesn't come to the party, I'll have 14.W: Let*s invite two more just in case.Q: How many will be at the party if everyone conies?9.W: I would be ready sooner if you'd help me.M: There is still enough time left before the train starts.。

四年级英语听力文字稿及参考答案一、听录音，根据所听内容，选择相符的图片选项。

（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分。

每小题读两遍）1. Look at this horse.2. I have some bananas.3. I have 14 toy animals.4. I can play basketball.5. This is my bedroom.6. These shoes are cool.7. I have a big nose.8. I’d like a hamburger.9. The clock is in the living room.10. The umbrella is twenty-eight yuan.二、听录音，根据所听内容给下列图片用11、12、13、14、15、16、17、18排序。

（共8小题；每小题1分，满分8分。

每小题读两遍）11. Look. I have a mango and an apple.12. What a big fish!13. The girl is tall. The boy is short.14. Look at this cat. I like cats.15. A: Where is my cap?B: Look! It’s in the dog’s mouth.16. A: Can Wang Bing play basketball?B: Yes, he can.17. A: What would you like, Dad?B: I’d like a sandwich and a cup of coffee.18. A: How much are these shoes?B: Five yuan.三、听录音，选出正确的应答选项。

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每小题读两遍）19. What would you like, Jim?20. I’d like some bananas. How much are they?21. Ouch! I can’t fly.22. Let’s make a fruit salad. What do you have, Helen?23. How many crayons do you have, Lucy?四、听录音，根据对话内容及问题，选择正确的答案。

听力练习录音文本和答案Unit1II. Basic Listening Practice1. 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.DIII. Listening InTask 1: Soft answers turn away wrath.Mary: Dam! You’re spilled red wine on me. My new dress is ruined.John: I’ m terrible sorry! What can I do to help? Here’s some water to w ash it off.Mary: Stop splashing water on me! Oh, this is so embarrassing! I’m a mess.John: Well, you do look a little upset. Please don’t blow up. Don’t lose your cool.Mary: Hmm, you’ve got the nerve talking like that! Who shouldn’t fly off the handle? This dress cost a fortune.John: You look really cute when you’re mad. I kid you not. Some people do look attractive when they are in a rage.Mary: This is very expensive dress. I saved for months to buy it, and now it’s ruined. Look at this stain!John: A ccidents do happen. Give me your dress, and I’ll take it to the cleaners.Mary: Sure! You want me to take it off right here in public and give it to you? I don’t even know you!John: This might be a really goof time to get acquainted. I’m John Owen.Mary: Mmm, at least you’re polite. I guess I really shouldn’t have flared up. After all, it was an accident. I’m Mary Harvey.John: Come on. I’ll take you home. You can change your clothes, and I’ll get the dress cleaned foryou.Mary: Now you’re talking. Thanks. You’re a real gentleman.John: You’d better believe it. I’m glad to see that you’ve cooled down. Feel look a bite to eat afterward? I’m starving.Mary: Ok. You’re pretty good. I’m not nearly as mad. If you can get this stain out, I’ll be very happy.John: I’ll try my best. But if I can’t get the stain out, please don’t let your happiness turn to wrath.1. Which of the following would be the best title for the dialog?2. Why does the woman get angry?3. What does the man say to please the woman when she looks angry?4. Why does the woman say the man is a real gentleman?5. What is the man’s final proposal?Keys: 1D 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.CTask 2: Big John is coming!ScriptA bar owner in the Old West has just hired a timid bartender. This (S1) owner of the establishment is giving his new hire some instructions on (S2) running the place. He tells the timid man, “If you ever hear t hat Big John is coming to town, (S3) drop everything and run for the hills! He’s the biggest, nastiest (S4) outlaw who’s ever lived!”A few weeks pass (S5) uneventfully. But one afternoon, a local cowhand comes running through town (S6) yelling, “Big John is coming! Run for your (S7) lives!”When the bartender leaves the bar to start running, he is knocked to the ground by several townspeople rushing out of town. (S8) As he’s picking himself up, he sees a large man, almost seven feet tall. He’s muscular, an d is growing as he approaches the bar.He steps up to the door, orders the poor barkeep inside, and demands, “I want a beer NOW!”He strikes his heavy fist on the bar, splitting it in half. (S9) The bartender nervously hands the big man a beer, hands shaking. He takes the beer, bites the top of the bottle off, and downs the beer in one gulp.As the terrified bartender hides behind the bar, the big man gets up to leave, “Do you want another beer?” the bartender asks in a trembling voice.“Dang it, I don’t have time!” the big man yells, (S10) “I got to get out of town! Don’t you hear Big John is coming?”Task3: A View of HappinessScriptDr. Smith has proposed a reasonable, if perhaps somewhat oversimplifies, view of happiness. According to his theory, happiness might be described as a state if balance. And when human or certain animals achieve that balance, they rend to remain in that condition in order to repeat the happy feeling.To illustrate this, we may study two magnets. When their positive and negative poles meet, they are comfortably joined, and they remain there. In other words, they have attained a balance or state of happiness. If on the other hand, one of the poles is reversed, and positive pole is presses against positive pole, there is resistance, instability, imbalance a state of unhappiness.Animals with some degree of intelligence seem to find happiness in reinforcement. Once they havegained one or more of their goals such as food, and water, they learn to repeat the actionsthat led to satisfaction of those goals. This repetition or reinforcement produces a state of balance or sense of happiness.According to this theory, only animals with a significant capacity to learn should be able to experience happiness. But in truth learning can take place through surprisingly simple short-term action such as scratching an itch, followed by pleasure, followed by more scratching, and so on. Thus learning can occur with almost no conscious thought.For human beings, blessed with the ability to reason, goals are not limited to the short-term satisfaction of needs. Indeed, there is a strong link between happiness and the fulfillment of long-term goals. Even if human strive for goals that are more complex and longer-term than the animals’ goals, once those goals are gained, happiness is reinforced.1. Why d oes the speaker mention “magnets”?2. According to the passage, what may animals do after they have got food?3. Which of the following is true according to the speaker?4. What does the speaker say is special about the goals of human beings?5. Which of the following best captures the main idea of the passage?Keys: 1D 2.C3. B 4.D 5.AVI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Reason and EmotionScriptEmotion is sometimes regarded as the opposite of reason; s is suggested by phrase such as” appeal to emoti ons rather than reason” and “don’t let your emotions take over”. Emotional reactions sometimes produce consequences or thoughts which people may later regret or disagree with; but during an emotional state, they could not control their actions. Thus, it is generally believed that one of the most distinctive facts about human beings is a contradiction between emotion and reason. However, recent empirical studies do not suggest there is a clear distinction between reason and emotion. Indeed, anger or fear can often be thought of as an instinctive response to observed fact. The human mind possesses many possible reactions to the external world. Those reactions can lie on a continuum, with some of them involving the extreme of pure intellectual logic, which is often called “cold”, and others involving the extremes of pure emotion not related to logical agreement, which is called “the heat of passion”. The relation logic and emotion merits careful study. Passion, emotion, or feeling can reinforce an argument, event one based primarily on reason. This is especially true in religion or ideology, which frequently demands an all-or-nothing rejection or acceptance. In such areas of thought, human beings have to adopt a comprehensive view partly backed by empirical argument and partly by feeling and passion. Moreover, several researchers have suggested that typically there is no “pure” decision or thought; that is, no thought is based “purely”” on intellectual logic or “purely” on emotion—most decisions are founded on a mixture of both.1. What results does the speaker may some from emotional reactions?2. What is the popular belief about reason and emotion?3. What does the speaker mean by “cold “?4. According to the passage, what should people do in religious matters?5. What is the speaker’s conclusion?Keys: 1.A 2.B 3.C 4.C 5.DTask 2: DepressionScriptPat: You look depressed. Are you feeling blue? I’ve come to cheer you up.Ted: But there’s nothing that can cheer me up. I’m down in the dumps. Life’s miserablePat: You have to try to get your mind off things.Ted: But I can’t. I just feel there’s too much pressure on me sometimes!Pat: You can’t let things get you down. Learn to relax and stop worrying all the time. What’s your problem?Ted: I failed my last exam, and another exam is coming, I get bored.Pat: If I were you, I’d start working hard. If you work hard for a long time, you’re bound to get better grades. You see, “no pain, no gain”.Ted: It’s easier said than done! If I read for fifteen minutes, I get bored.Pat: You have to learn some self-discipline.But how can I stay cheerful all the time?Ted: Worse than that! If I read for half an hour, I get a headache. Then I start to worry about passing the next exam.Pat: It’s all in your mind. If you stay cheerful like me, everything will soon be OK.Ted: But how can I stay cheerful all the time?Pat: Try to look on the bright side of things.Ted: But what if there isn’t a bright side?Pat: You know the saying: Every clou d has a silver lining. It means there’re always tow sides to everything—both the dark and the bright sides. So, try to identify your strengths and bring then into full play.Ted: Oh, no! Your corny old sayings are making me even more depressed.Keys: TFFTFUint2II. Basic Listening Practice3. 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?4. 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 exploitat ion. 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. Before long 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 app earance.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 5BIII. Listening InTask 1: A Friendly StylistStylist: Morning, sir. This chair, please. What can I do for you?Nick: A simple haircut: short on the back and sides.Stylist: Very good. I can, of course, do something fashionable for only $60.Nick: 60 dollars! That’s highway robbery—twice what I ordinarily pay.Stylist: Perhaps, sir. But your haircuts haven’t been in harmony with your character. Your hair is at war with your soul.Nick: I’ve never heard of such a thing.Stylist: If I m ay say, I’m an expert at matching hairstyle to personalities. Believe me; you’re suffering a “disjunction”.Nick: A disjunction? What the devil is a disjunction?Stylist: Your hair does not match you.Nick: This is utter nonsense. However, I’d like to hear how you’d solve this so-called problem. Stylist: Your character is artistic, imaginative. But your hair is dull. I can correct that imbalance in seconds.Nick: Okay, let me see what can you do about the…uh…disjunction, as you call it.Stylist: We’re going to use scissors to create peaks, which we’ll keep in place with a liberal helping of gel….This tuft in the back we’ll braid into a pigtail. Now, it’s the new you!Nick: I love it. It’s just like me: imaginative and artistic. Now what are you doing? What’s wrong? Don’t you see harmony in my new hairstyle?Stylist: Something’s preventing your hairstyle from being a true fashionable statement.Nick: For heaven’s sake, tell me what’s missing.Stylist: Streaks. By putting in a few yellow streaks in your hair, it will become a work of art. Streaking will cost you more, but…Nick: Do it. Forget the cost. But, by the way, what is the total getting to be? How much am I paying to avoid disjunction?Stylist: That’s…$135. Sir? Sir, are you all right? Oh, he fainted.6. When the stylist mentions $60, what does the customer say?7. What does the stylist think about the customer’s hairstyle?8. What will the stylist do with the customer’s hair?9. What will streaking do to the man’s hair according to the stylist?10. What is the passage mainly about?Keys: 1C.A 3.D4.B 5.AFor Reference:1. It means there is no match between you and your hair.2. That’s…$135. Sir? Sir, are you all right? Oh, he fainted.Task3: A View of HappinessScriptMen are turning to plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures to brighten up their appearances at a faster rate than women, according to a survey released on Wednesday.Men’s use of fat injections to soften deep wrinkles leaped 47 percent last year fro m the previous year. Women’s use of the injections fell 36 percent, according to a survey by the American Academy of Facial and Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons.Men’s use of botox injections to eliminate frown lines rose 88 percent, while women’s botox use fell 8 percent.And for smoothing skin, the use of laser resurfacing among men rose 13percent, the survey showed. Meanwhile, women’s use of laser resurfacing dropped 38 percent during the same time period.The number of men getting nose jobs rose 47 percent, while the number of women doing so rose 5 percent.Typically, men and women visiting plastic surgeons for cosmetic reasons were age 40 to 59.The study said 44 percent of men and 57 percent of women tell their doctor that looking younger is the reason they are choosing cosmetic surgery.By about 18 percent, men are more likely than women to say they want facial cosmetic surgery for work-related reasons.The study was conducted by written questionnaires from January 20 to March 3 among more than 2,600 members of the association, who focus on treatment of the face, head, and neck.By comparison, in the previous year, women’s use of botox rose 60 percent while men’s fell 14 percent; women’s use of laser resurfacing rose 13 percent while men’s fell 19 percent; women’s use of fat injections fell17 percent and men’s fell 54 percent.6. What is true of men and women’s use of fat injections?7. While of the following is true of nose jobs?8. How much greater is the percentage of women choosing cosmetic surgery to look younger than the percentage of men?9. What is true of men and women using botox in the previous year?10. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?Keys: 1C 2.C3. B 4.B 5.DVI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Beauty Contests and Plastic SurgeriesScriptJuliana Borges, who was named “Miss Brazil” early on Tuesday, had plastic surgery four times and underwent 19 smaller operations. She was just one of many competitors who were determined to improve their appearance through surgery.“Plastic surgery make me more beautiful and gave me confidence in myself and the perfect measurement that won me this title,” said the beauty queen in a green dress, who was representing Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul.Borges, 22, had liposuction and had her chin, nose, and ears worked on, as well as, had her breasts enlarged.With the development of plastic surgery, more and more of Brazil’s would-be beauty queen are finding it easier to achieve the ideal measurements. These days, young hopefuls from the Amazon jungle to big cities in Brazil’s south are planning surgery.A third of the 27 finalists at the beauty contest went under the scalpel after rules were changed in the 1990s.The new rules permit plastic surgery, colored contact lenses, and hair dye at beauty contests. The organizers of the Miss Brazil contest said, “It’s a war out there, and all of the beauty tools that can be used should be used. Other countries like Venezuela paved the way, and Brazil is going to have to use those tools as well if it wants to compete in Miss University beauty contests.”But Brazil’s love for plastic surgery is not limited to beauty contests. Most young women who undergo surgery want to find a better man or a higher-paying job.5. How many surgical operations did the former Miss Brazil have altogether?6. What change has plastic surgery brought, according to the passage?7. Which of the following is allowed after the rules changed in the1990s??4. Which of the following countries is mentioned as a pioneer in using beauty tools?5. What is the goal of most young Brazilian women who undergo surgery?Keys: 1.A 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.ATask 2: Is it true beauty?ScriptJohn: There goes Camilla. She l ooks gorgeous today, doesn’t she? Her skin is as smooth as a baby’s bottom. Her lips are a perfect Cupid’s bow. She must have dozens of admirers.Becky: I wonder what she looks like without all makeup. She must out it with a spoon. It’s like a mask. I don’t understand what men find so attractive about her.John: Do I detect a hint of jealousy?Becky: She has nothing for me to be jealous about.John: I’ll be you believe in those saying like: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.Becky: True beauty comes from within. Natural materials should be enough to bring it out.John: But do you always stick to those rules? When I went past your apartment last night, I saw you in the kitchen with some green substance smeared all your face.Becky: They were cucumbers. The y’re natural healers of the skin. Haven’t you heard people say on TV that they soften the skin, wipe out the roughness, and build strength and resilience?John: Yeah, yeah, yeah! They wipe out lines and age signs. Blah, blah, blah! See, I can even recite that advertisement.Becky: You’ve learned a lot, haven’t you?John: Since you can keep your skin so young-looking and maintain your figure so well, you might as well as write a book on beauty secrets.Becky: Don’t pull my leg. Anyway, you’d do well to try t he cucumber treatment on yourself. Put some cucumber slice on your head. At least they’ll keep that bald spot from shining so brightly..Keys: FTFTFUint3II. Basic Listening Practice5. 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 a sh 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.CIII. Listening InTask 1: Soft answers turn away wrath.Son: Hi, mom, what are we having for dinner tonight?Mom: I haven’t started yet. Why, have you any requires?Son: How about tsunami for a change—I don’t know what is, but I heard some Japanese people using the word on the bus the other day. Sounds like a food. Maybe it’s similar to sushi.Mom: Nonsense. Tsunami comes from Japanese words meaning harbor and wave. If we had a tsunami, it would be the other way around, young man.Son: Why? What is it?Mom: I mean it may swallow you up. A tsunami is an enormous series of very powerful waves. Son: Could you surf on them? That could be cool.Mom: They’re not cool. They are very destructive. When they pound the shore of populated areas, they cause tremendous damage. They destroy everything in their path.Son: What causes them?Mom: I think they are caused by some sort of shock, like an earthquake, volcano, or landside that starts a chain reaction in the ocean.Son: Do the waves get to big that they crush buildings?Mom: Easily. They can be dozens of meters high. They toss cars and houses around as though they were children’s toys.Son: Can you see them coming?Mom: You can see them at quite a distance. But there’s not much you can do. In the open ocean they move at up to 800km per hour, but when it reaches the shore, the system slows down and the waves get bigger.Son: How big?Mom: They can reach 30 meters. Big enough to finish you off in one gulp.11. What the son think a tsunami is?12. What does Mom imply by saying, “If we had a tsunami, it would be the other way around”?13. What does the son think surfing on tsunami waves would be like?14. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the cause of a tsunami?15. How high can tsunami waves reach?Keys: 1B 2.C 3.A 4.D 5.CFor Reference1. In the open ocean they move at up to 800km per hour, but when it reaches the shore, the system slows down and the waves get bigger.2. They can reach 30 meters. Big enough to finish you off in one gulp.Task3: A BlizzardScriptA blizzard is a sever weather condition characterized by low temperatures and strong winds, greater than 15 miles per hour, bearing a great amount of snow.Because the factors for classifying winter storms are complex, there are many different definitions of what a blizzard truly is. But it is generally agreed that in order to be classified as a blizzard, as opposed to merely a winter storm, the weather must meet several conditions. The storm must decrease visibility to a quarter of a mile for three hours running. Include snow or ice as precipitation, and have wind speed of at least 32 miles per hour, which means Force 7 or more on the Wind Scale.Another standard, according to Environment Canada, is that the winter storm must have winds of 40 kilometers per hour or mi=ore, plenty of snow, visibility less than 1 kilometer, a temperature of less than -25 degrees Celsius, and all of these conditions must last for 4 hours or more, before the storm can properly be called a blizzard.When all these conditions continue after snow has stopped falling, the storm is referred t o as a ground blizzard.An extensive form of blizzard is a whiteout, when the downdrafts, together with snowfall, become so sever that it is impossible to distinguish the ground from the air. People caught in a whiteout can quickly become disoriented, losing their sense of up and down as well as their sense of direction. Severe blizzard can also occur along with arctic cyclones.11. What is the passage mainly about?12. Which of the following is true of a blizzard according to the first standard?13. Which of the following is true of a blizzard according to the second standard?14. What is a ground blizzard?5. Which of the following is in the order of increasing force?Keys: 1A 2.B3. C 4.D 5.CFor ReferenceThey can quickly become disoriented, losing their sense of up and down as well as their sense of direction.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Description of a TsunamiScriptA strange hissing noise filled the air, said witnesses to the disaster, and that was followed by an ear-shattering roar. Racing toward the shore at speed of 450 kilometers per hour was a vast black wall of water more than 20 meters high.For sunbathers on the beaches and diners at outdoor beachfront cafes there was no escape. Along with fishing boats, automobiles, trams, trains, early-morning shoppers and beach bungalows they were smashed to the ground and swept as far as two kilometers inland by the force of the tsunami that came after a force 9 earthquake deep under the sea off the coast of Sumatra.Many local residents, including numerous children, rushed onto the beach to pick up fish thrown ashore by the first giant wave. Before they could return to safety, a second powerful wave struck and swept them to their deaths at sea.When the worst of the waters finally retreated back into the ocean, bodies lay everywhere, and many hung from trees. At least 140,000 people died in the flooding around the rim of the Indian Ocean and as far away as Kenya and Somalia. Still missing are more than a thousand people, among then 200 Indonesian fishmen.Hundreds of fishing village in India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand are cut off from supplies of clean water, food and medicines. Relief efforts from across the globe are rushing towards the disaster area. Whether they will be able to prevent further deaths from disease remain to be seen.8. What happened after shoppers were smashed to the ground?9. According to the passage, what happened after the first giant wave?10. How many people are missing in the disaster?11. What may follow immediately after the disaster, according to the passage?12. What id the passage mainly about?Keys: 1.A 2.C 3.B 4.D 5.ATask 2: Drought in South AfricaScriptSouth Africa is heading for a disaster in the new year because of a drought. The water level at some dams have dropped below 20% while the ground water table has dropped by as much s 30 meters Emergency measure have been introduced ensure that millions of people have enough water to survive. In rural areas without dams, the government has to send water by truck and sink new, deeper wells to provide drinking water. Tanked water is provided about 3.5 million South Africans. People here normally use barely 30 liters a day, and is impossible to further limit their usage. That is why agricultural use has to be restricted.More than 100,000 farm workers might lose their jobs if it does not rain soon. Water restrictions, which have a negative influence on the agricultural sector in particular, have already been imposed in several districts. Farmers have been forced to stop irrigating their crops to ensure that enough water is available for domestic use. Maize farmers in the eastern parts of the country have almost no hope of planting their crop in time. They need rain within the next two weeks to be able to start planting. Where farmers did sow, the seedlings have been scorched under the sun.An estimated 40,000 head of livestock have died because of the dry spell. Thousands of stock farmers will have to slaughter their livestock on a large scale because there is no grass left.The parts suffering the most were rural areas without dams. If it does not rain, the people there will face a huge crisis.。