3级听力原文-1991年
新视野大学英语大三册听力原文
第一单元Love without limitationsMy brother, Jimmy, did not get enough oxygen during a difficult delivery, leaving him with brain d amage, and two years later I was born. Since then, my life revolved around my brother’s. Accomp anying my growing up was always “go out and play and take your brother with you”. I couldn’t go anywhere without him, so I urged the neighborhood kids to come to my house for some out-of-c ontrol kid-centered fun.My mother taught Jimmy practical things like how to brush his teeth or put on belt. My father, a saint, simply held the house together with his patience and understanding. I was in charge outsid e where I administered justice by tracking down the parents of the kids who picked on my brothe r, and telling on them. My father and Jimmy were inseparable. They ate breakfast together and on weekdays drove off to the navy shipping center every morning where they both worked-Jimm y unloaded color-coded boxes. At night after dinner, they would talk and play games late into the evening. They even whistled the same tunes. So when my father died of a heart attack in 1991, J immy was a wreck, beneath his careful disguise. He was simply in disbelief. Usually very agreeabl e, he now quit speaking altogether and no amount of words could penetrate the vacant expressio n he wore on his face. I hired someone to live with him and drive him to work, but no matter how much I tried to make things stay the same, even Jimmy grasped that the world he’d known was g one. One day I asked, ”You miss Dad, don’t you?” His lips quivered and then he asked, “What do y ou think, Margaret? He was my best friend.” Our tears began flow. My mother died of lung canc er six months later and I alone was left to look after Jimmy.He didn’t adjust to going to work without my father right away, so he came and lived with me in New York City for a while. He went wherever I went and seemed to adjust pretty well. Still, Jimmy longed to live in my parents’ house and work at his old job and I pledged to help him return. Eve ntually, I was able to work it out. He has lived there for 11 years now with many different caretak ers and blossomed on his own. He has become essential to the neighborhood. When you have an y mail to be picked up or your dog needs walking, he is your man.My mother was right, of course: It was possible to have a home with room for both his limitatio ns and my ambitions. In fact, caring for someone who loves as deeply and appreciates my efforts as much as Jimmy does has enriched my life more than anything else ever could have.This hit home a few days after the September 11th disaster on Jimmy’s 57th birthday. I had a par ty for him in my home in New York, but none of our family could join us because travel was difficu lt and they were still reckoning with the sheer terror the disaster had brought. I called on my faith ful friends to help make it a merry and festive occasion, ignoring the fact that most of them were emotionally drained and exhausted. Instead of the customary “No gifts, please”I reach for the long, thin fingers that are lying on the chest. They are ice cold, and I quickly move t o the wrist and feel for the faint pulse. Mrs. Clark's eyes open somewhat as her head turns towar d me slightly. I bend close to her and scarcely hear as she whispers, "Water." Taking a glass of wat er from the table, I put my finger over the end of the straw and allow a few drops of the cool moi sture to slide into her mouth and ease her thirst. She makes no attempt to swallow; there is just not enough strength."More," the dry voice says, and we repeat the procedure. This time she does manage to swallow some liquid and weakly says, "Thank, you."She is too weak for conversation, so without asking, I g o about providing for her needs. Picking her up in my arms like a child, I turn her on her side. Nak ed, except for a light hospital gown, she is so verysmall and light that she seems like a victim of some terrible famine. I remove the lid from a jar of skin cream and put some on the palm of my hand. Carefully, to avoid injuring her, I rub cream int o the yellow skin, which rolls freely over the bones, feeling perfectly the outline of each bone in t he back.Placing a pillow between her legs, I notice that these too are ice cold, and not until I run my hand up over her knees do I feel any of the life-giving warmth of blood.When I am finished, I pull a chai r up beside the bed to face her and, taking her free hand betweenmine, again notice the long, thi n fingers. Graceful. I wonder briefly if she has any family, and then I see that there are neither flo wers, nor pictures of rainbows and butterflies drawn by children, nor cards.There is no hint in the room anywhere that this is a person who is loved. As though she is a mind reader, Mrs. Clark answers my thoughts and quietly tells me, "I sent ... my family ... home ... tonig ht ...didn't want ... them ... to see ..." Having spent her last ounce of strength she cannot go on, b ut I have understood what she has done. Not knowing what to say, I say nothing. Again she seems to sense mythoughts, "You …stay…"Time seems to stand still. In the total silence, I feel my own pulse quicken and hear my breathing as it begins to match hers, breath for uneven breath. Our eyes meet and somehow, together, we become aware that this is a special moment between two human beings ... Her long fingers curl e asily around myhand and I nod my head slowly, smiling. Without words, through yellowed eyes, I receive my than k you and her eyes slowly close.Some unknown interval of time passes before her eyes open again, only this time there is no resp onse in them, just a blank stare. Without warning, her shallow breathing stops, and within a few moments,the faint pulse is also gone. One single tear flows from her left eye, across the cheek an d down onto the pillow. I begin to cry quietly. There is a swell of emotion within me for this stran ger who so quicklycame into and went from my life.Her suffering is done, yet so is the life. Slowly, still holding her hand, I become aware that I do not mind this emotional battle, that in fact, it was a privilege she has allowed me, and I would do it a gain, gladly. Mrs. Clark spared her family an episode that perhaps they were not equipped to han dle and instead shared it with me. She had not wanted to have her family see her die,yet she did not want to die alone. No one should die alone, and I am glad I was there for her.Two days later, I read about Mrs. Clark in the newspaper. She was the mother of seven,grandmot her of eighteen, an active member of her church, a leader of volunteer associations in her comm unity, a concert piano player, and a piano teacher for over thirty years.Yes, they were long and graceful fingers.第六单元How to Prepare for EarthquakesIdeally, people would like to know when an earthquake is going to happen and how bad it will be. In both Japan and China, people have long believed that earthquakes can be forecast. In Japan, s cientists have wired the Earth and sea to detect movements. The Chinese have traditionally watc hed animals and plants for warning signs of earthquakes. For example, the Chinese have noted th at before an earthquake, hens' behavior changes — they refuse to enter their cages at night. The y have also noticed that snakes come out of the ground to freeze to death and that dogs bark a lo t, even normally quiet dogs.Before the Hanshin earthquake in Japan, there were reports of large schools of fish swimming ne ar the surface of the water. Certain birds, like pigeons, also seemed to be especially noisy, and we re reported to be flying in unusualpatterns before the earthquake. Perhaps most interesting, and most easily measured, is a chemic al change in ground water before a quake. Experimental data seem to indicate that the amount of radon (Rn) in the water under the surface of the Earth waxes before an earthquake.People would also like to be able to prevent the great destruction of property caused by earthqua kes.After all, most of the people who die in earthquakes are killed by falling buildings. Therefore, building structures that can withstand the power of earthquakes is a major concern. Steel seems to be the best material, but not if it is welded to form a rigid structure. Many new structures are built with a new type of steel joint, an I-joint, which appears to be the most durable type of joint.These joints of steel can move without breaking. Also, to prevent property damage, architects no w design buildings so that the building's columns and horizontal beams are of equal strength, and vertical support columns are inserted deep into solid soil. In addition, many new houses have rel atively light roofs and strong walls.Concrete pillars for highway bridges that previously only had steel rods inside are now enclosed i n steel.Besides working to improve building structures, people in areas where earthquakes are co mmon need to prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake. They should regularly check and reinforce their homes, place heavy objects in low positions, attach cupboards and cabinets to wal ls, and fasten doors so that they will not open accidentally during an earthquake.In addition to preparing their houses, people in these regions need to prepare themselves. They s hould have supplies of water and food at home and at work. It is best to store several gallons of w ater per person. It is also important to have something that can clean water and kill bacteria, so water from other sources can be made safe to drink.Store one week's food for each person. Earthquake survival supplies include a radio receiver, a tor ch, extra batteries, first-aid supplies, a spade, a tent, some rope,and warm clothing. Experts also s uggest the following:Keep a fireextinguisher handy. You should have one at home, at work, and in your car (if you have one). The fire extinguisher should be able to put out any type of fire.Have the proper tools to turn off gas and water lines if necessary. Arrange an auxiliary cooking an d heating source that can be used outside. One alternative is a portable camp stove with small ca ns of gas. Keep a pair ofheavy,comfortable shoes or boots in your home, at work, and in your vehicle. If there is an earthq uake, there will be lots of fragments of broken glass. Light shoes will not protect your feet as well as heavy shoes will.Every family needs to have earthquake emergency plans. How will family members leave the area during the chaos following an earthquake? Everyone should agree on a meeting point outside of the area — perhaps in a town several miles away. Also important is an arrangement for family me mbers tocommunicate if there is an earthquake. If an earthquake happens in a large city, many of the tele phone lines within the city are likely to be down. The few remaining working lines will be busy wit h the calls that naturally occur after a disaster and it will be difficult to call from one part of the ci ty to another.It might, however, be possible to call outside the city. A sensible arrangement is to have all of the members of the family call to check in with a friend or relative who lives more than a hundred mil es away.Although scientists still cannot predict earthquakes, they are learning a great deal about how the large plates in the earth's crust move, the stresses between plates, how earthquakes work, and t he general probability that a given place will have an earthquake. Someday soon it may actually b ecome possible to predict earthquakes with accuracy. However, even if prediction becomes possi ble, people who live in areas where earthquakes are a common occurrence will still have to do th eir best to prevent disasters by building structures that are resistant to ground movement and by being personally prepared.These precautions can make a great difference in saving lives and preventing the loss of homes. E ducation concerning how to survive an earthquake should be a major emphasis for all governmen t programs and earthquake-related research projects.。
英语三级听力
The Power of Music: How It Affects Our Emotions and BehaviorMusic has been a part of our lives for thousands of years, and it continues to play a vital role in our society today. From relaxing background music in spas to upbeat tunes in fitness classes, music has the power to affect our emotions and behavior in countless ways.Numerous studies have shown that listening to music can have a profound impact on our mood and mental state. Slow, calming music has been found to reduce anxiety and stress, while fast-paced, upbeat music can improve our energy and motivation levels. Whether we’re looking to focus on a taskor unwind after a long day, music can help us achieve the desired emotional state.But how does music actually affect our brain and behavior? When we listen to music, the brain releases dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward. This explains why we feel a sense of satisfaction and enjoyment when we listen to our favorite songs. Additionally, music can activate different areas of the brain, including thoseinvolved in memory and creativity.Beyond its impact on our emotions and mental state, music also plays a role in our physical behavior. Have you ever noticed how music can influence your exercise routine? Studies have found that listening to music can improve endurance and stamina during physical activity, as well as enhance our overall enjoyment of the experience.In conclusion, music is a powerful tool that can affect our emotions, behavior, and physical performance. Whether we’re listening to it for relaxation, motivation, or simple enjoyment, it has the ability to enhance our lives in countless ways.。
1991年日语N2听力原文
問題Ⅰ絵を見て正しい答えをひとつ選んで答えてください。
では一度練習をしましょう。
例：地図を見てください。
今男の人が駅前にいます。
この人は郵便局を探しています。
郵便局の場所はどこでしょう。
男：すみません。
郵便局は…女：ああ、郵便局ですか。
この駅前の道をまっすぐ行くと川にぶつかりますから…男：はい。
女：橋を渡らずにその手前の道を右に曲がってください。
男：ええ。
女：で、そのままちょっと行ったら、右側にあります。
男：あ、どうも。
郵便局の場所はどこでしょう。
正しい答えは4です。
解答用紙の問題Iの例のところを見てください。
正しい答えは4ですから、答えはこのようにかきます。
では始めます。
1番デパートで男の人が新しいカップの宣伝をしています。
今説明をしているカップはどれですか。
男：えー、新しいカップをご紹介いたします。
このカップは取っ手が左右二つで、このようにそこが広いので、倒れにくくなっております。
軽い材質なんですが、そこが広くなっているため、机が揺れたりしても、倒れることはありません。
今説明をしているカップはどれですか。
答え：４2番食堂で二人の学生が話しています。
今日の定食はどれですか。
男：おい、見ろよ。
田中すごい食欲。
ご飯に味噌汁、えびフライ、果物、それにあんなに大きいケーキまで食べるつもりだよ。
女：ほんと。
今日の定食はあんなにいろいろついてるの。
男：いや。
ケーキは別だよ。
女：あ、そう。
今日の定食はどれですか。
答え：２3番女の人が預けたコートを取りに行きました。
女の人のコートはどれですか。
女：コートをお願いします。
男：どんなコートでしょうか。
女：毛皮がついてる、黒いのです。
男：これですか。
女：いいえ。
全部毛皮じゃなくて、襟のところと袖についてるのです。
男：これですね。
女：どうもありがとう。
女の人のコートはどれですか。
答え：１4番女の人が航空券を予約しようとしています。
女の人は何時の飛行機を予約しましたか。
剑桥少儿英语听力原文三级
剑桥少儿英语听力原文三级Certainly, I'd be happy to assist you with the Cambridge Young Learners English Listening script for Level 3.The script is as follows:Part 1Listen to the conversation between a boy and a girl.Boy: Hi, Lucy. What are you doing?Girl: Hi, Tom. I'm just reading a book.Boy: What book is it?Girl: It's a book about animals.Boy: Oh, that sounds interesting. What kind of animals are in the book?Girl: There are lots of different animals - lions, elephants, monkeys, and more.Boy: Wow, that's cool. Do you like animals?Girl: Yes, I love them! Do you?Boy: Yes, I do too. My favorite animal is the tiger.Girl: Tigers are amazing! I like elephants the best.Boy: Elephants are great. I'd love to see one in real life.Girl: Me too. Maybe we can go to the zoo together one day.Boy: That would be fun! Shall we go this weekend?Girl: Okay, sounds good! I'll ask my mum.Boy: Great, I'll ask my dad too. See you later!Girl: Bye, Tom!现在用中文回答:这是一个男孩Tom和女孩Lucy之间的对话。
《听力教程3》听力原文及参考答案
《听⼒教程3》听⼒原⽂及参考答案Book ThreeUNIT 1Section OnePart 1Spot DictationHouses in the FutureWell, I think houses in the future will probably be (1) quite small but I should think they'll be (2) well-insulated so that you don't need so much (3) heating and (4) cooling as you do now, so perhaps very economical (5) to run. Perhaps they will use (6) solar heating, although I don't know, in this country, perhaps we (7) won't be able to do that so much. Yes, I think they'll be full of (8) electronic gadgets: things like very advanced televisions, videos, perhaps videos which take up ... the screen (9) takes up the whole wall. I should think. Yes, you'll have things like (10) garage doors which open automatically when you (11) drive up, perhaps electronic (12) sensors which will (13) recognize you when you, when you come to the front door even. Perhaps (14) architects and designers will be a bit more (15) imaginative about how houses are designed and perhaps with the (16) shortage of space people will think of putting gardens (17) on the roof and, and maybe rooms can be (18) expanded and, and (19) contracted* depending on what you use them for, so perhaps there'll be a bit more (20) flexibility about that. Part 2Listening for GistA: Tuesday two fifteen. Let me look inmy diary. B: No, Thursday.A: Oh, I'm sorry. I thought you said Tuesday.B: Thursday two fifteen. No, I'm sorry. I've got an appointment until three. Could we make it later?Say three fifteen?A: Well, there's a lot to talk about. It'll take a couple ofhours, at least. B: Shall we say Monday morning, then?A: Monday morning. All right. Nine o'clock?B: Nine. I think that will be all right. I'll ring you backand confirm. A: All right. But ring before five, couldyou?B: All right.A: Right you are. Bye. B: Bye.Exercise. Directions: Listen to the dialogue and write down the gist and the key words that help you decide.1.This dialogue is about making an appointmentWoman: Listen! I'm terribly sorry I'm late. Man:Man: Oh, that's all right. It doesn't really matter, does it? I haven't got anything better to do, have I?Woman: Just let me explain, will you?Man: I've only been waiting for over an hour. That's all.Woman: Yes. I know, and I would have ...Man: After all, my time isn't really that important, is it?Woman: Please don't be like that. Just let meexplain. (Silence. Man says nothing.)Woman: I ... I tried to get here in time but just after I left home, the car broke down.Man: The car broke down?Woman: Yes, and ... well ... luckily ... there was a garage near me. And ... and it took them a whileto repair it.Man: Why didn't you at least phone?Woman: I would have! But I didn't know the number of the restaurant.Man: You could have looked it up in the telephone book!Woman: Yes, but ... you'll never believe this ... I couldn't remember the name of the restaurant. I knew where it was, but forgot the name.Man: I see. Well, at least it was lucky you found a garage to repair your car. Woman: Yes. It was something I couldn't do myself. It didn't take too long, but that's why I'm late,you see.Man: Uh-huh. Which garage, by the way?Woman: Pardon?Man: Which garage did you take it to?2.The key words are Tuesday. Thursday. two fifteen. three fifteen. Mondaymorning. nine o'clock.Section Two Listening comprehensionPart 1 DialogueI'm terribly sorry I'm late.Woman: Listen! I'm terribly sorry I'm late. Man:Man: Oh, that's all right. It doesn't really matter, does it? I haven't got anything better to do, have I?Woman: Just let me explain, will you?Man: I've only been waiting for over an hour. That's all.Woman: Yes. I know, and I would have ...Man: After all, my time isn't really that important, is it?Woman: Please don't be like that. Just letme explain. (Silence. Man says nothing.)Woman: I ... I tried to get here in time but just after I left home, the car broke down.Man: The car broke down?Woman: Yes, and ... well ... luckily ... there was a garage near me. And ... and it took them a whileto repair it.Man: Why didn't you at least phone?Woman: I would have! But I didn't know the number of the restaurant.Man: You could have looked it up in the telephone book!Woman: Yes, but ... you'll never believe this ... I couldn't remember the name of the restaurant. I knew where it was, but forgot the name.Man: I see. Well, at least it was lucky you found a garage to repair your car. Woman: Yes. It was something I couldn't do myself. It didn't take too long, but that's why I'm late,you see.Man: Uh-huh. Which garage, by the way?Woman: Pardon?Man: Which garage did you take it to?Woman: Uh ... the one near my flat. You know. Lewis Brothers.Man: Yes, I know that garage. It's the only one near your flat.Woman: Hmm, well now, let's have something to eat. Uh, what about some ... Man: I know the garage very well! Woman: Yes. Let's see now. Yes, I think I'll have some ...Man: A pity it's Sunday.Woman: Pardon?Man: A pity it's Sunday. That garage is closed on Sunday!Exercise Directions: Listen to the dialogue and answer the following questions."Well, at least it was lucky you found a garage to repair your car."4.Because she wants to stop the conversation like this.Because he knows the girl is lying.Part 2 PassageThe Oscar Statuette1 Industry insiders and members of the press called the award "the Academy statuette", "the golden trophy" or "the statue of merit", but the term never stuck.2. No hard evidence exists to support that tale, but in any case, by the sixth Awards Presentation in 1934, a Hollywood columnist used the name in his column.3. Walt Disney was honored with one full-size and seven miniature statuettes on behalf of his animated feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.1.T hey are possibly boyfriend and girlfriend.2.In a restaurant.3."It doesn't really matter, does it? I haven't got anything better to do, have I?""I've only been waiting for over an hour.That's all" "After all, my time isn't reallythat important, is it?" well, at least It waslucky you found a barrage to repair yourcar4. If the statuettes don't meet strict quality control standards, they are immediately cut in half and melted down.5.The large boxes are shipped to the Academy offices via air express, with no identifiable markings.The Oscar statuette, designed by MGM's* chief art director Cedric Gibbons, depicts* a knight holding a crusader's* sword, standing on a reel of film with five spokes, signifying the original branches of the Academy: Actors, Writers, Directors, Producers, and Technicians.Born in 1928, years would pass before the Academy Award of Merit was officially named "Oscar". Industry insiders and members of the press called the award "the Academy statuette", "the golden trophy" or "the statue of merit". The entertainment trade paper, Weekly Variety, even attempted to popularize "the iron man". The term never stuck.A popular story has been that an Academy librarian and eventual executive director, Margaret Herrick, thought the statuette resembled her uncle Oscar and said so, and that as a result the Academy staff began referring to it as Oscar.No hard evidence exists to support that tale, but in any case, by the sixth Awards Presentation in 1934, Hollywood columnist Sidney Skolsky used the name in his column in reference to Katharine Hepburn's first Best Actress win. The Academy itself didn't use the nickname officially until 1939.Since its conception, the Oscar statuette has met exacting uniform standards - with a few notable exceptions. In the 1930s, juvenile players received miniature replicas* of the statuette; a ventriloquist* Edgar Bergen was presented with a wooden statuette with a moveable mouth; and Walt Disney was honored with one full-size and seven miniature statuettes on behalf of his animated feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Between 1942 and 1944, in support of the war effort, Oscars were made of plaster. After the War, winners turned in the temporary awards for golden Oscar statuettes.The traditional Oscar statuette, however, hasn't changed since the 1940s, when the base was made higher. In 1945, the base was changed from marble to metal and in 1949, Academy Award statuettes began to be numbered, starting with No. 501.Approximately 50 Oscars are made each year in Chicago by the manufacturer, R. S. Owens. If they don't meet strict quality control standards, the statuettes are immediately cut in half and melted down.Each award is individually packed into a Styrofoam* container slightlylarger than a shoebox.Eight of these are then packed into a larger cardboard box, and the large boxes are shipped to the Academy offices in Beverly Hills via air express, with no identifiable markings.On March 10, 2000, 55 Academy Awards mysteriously vanished en route from the Windy City* to the City of Angels. Nine days later, 52 of stolenstatuettes were discovered next to a Dumpster* in the Koreatown section of Los Angeles by Willie Fulgear, who was later invited by the Academy to attend the Oscar 2000 ceremonies as a special guest.For eight decades, the Oscars have survived war, weathered earthquakes, and even managed to escape unscathed* from common thieves. Since 1995, however, R. S. Owens has repaired more than 160 statuettes. "Maybe somebody used chemicals on them to polish them and the chemicals rubbed right through the lacquer* and into the gold," explains the company president. "Or maybe people stored them someplace where they corroded." Although he stresses that the statuette is made to endure, Siegel offers this sage advice to all Oscar winners: "If it gets dusty, simply wipe it with a soft dry cloth." Exercise A Pre-listening QuestionEvery January, the attention of the entertainment community and of film fans around the world turns to the upcoming Academy Awards, the highest honor in filmmaking. The annual presentation of the Oscars has become the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' most famous activity. The Oscar Statuette is a knight holding a crusader's sword, standing on a reel of film with five spokes.Exercise B Sentence DictationDirections: Listening to some sentences and write them down. You will hear each sentence three times.Exercise C Detailed ListeningDirections: Listen to the passage and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Discuss with your classmates why you think the statement is true or false.----I...- 1. There were five original branches of the Academy.(Because the five spokes on the reel of film signify the original branchesof the Academy:Actors, Writers, Directors, Producers, and Technicians.)~ 2. The Academy Award of Merit was officially named "Oscar" in 1928.(Born in 1928, years would pass before the Academy Award of Meritwas officially named "Oscar.")----I...- 3. The Academy staff began referring to the Academy statuette as Oscar because Margaret Herrick said the statuette was like her uncle Oscar.(An Academy librarian and eventual executive director, MargaretHerrick, thought the statuette resembled her uncle Oscar and said so,and as a result the Academy staff began referring to it as Oscar.)4. Since its conception, the Oscar statuette has met exacting uniform standards. (There were a few notable exceptions. In 1930s, juvenile players received miniature replicas of the statuette and a ventriloquist Edgar Bergen gained a wooden statuette with a moveable mouth. Walt Disney was honored with one full-size and seven miniature statuettes. )----I...- 5. Oscars were made of plaster in the 1940s because of the War. (Between 1942 and 1944, in support of the war effort, Oscars were made of plaster.) ----I...- 6. The manufacturer, R. S. Owens makes about 50 Oscars each year in Chicago. (Approximately 50 Oscars are made each year in Chicago by the manufacturer, R. S. Owens.)~ 7. 55 Academy Awards were stolen by a mysterious person en route from the Windy City to the City of Angels on March 10, 2000.(On March 10,2000,55 Academy Awards just mysteriously vanished en route from the Windy City to the City of Angels, but how and by whom was unknown.) ~ 8. For eighty years, the Oscars have survived war, weathered earthquakes, managed to escape unscathed from common thieves and even chemical corrosion.(Since 1995, however, R. S. Owens has repaired more than 160 statuettes. "Maybe somebody used chemicals on them to polish them and the chemicals rubbed right through the lacquer and into the gold."Exercise D After-listening DiscussionDirections: Listen to the passage again and discuss the following questions.1.T he traditional Oscar statuette hasn't changed since the 1940s, when the basewas made higher.In 1945, the base was changed from marble to metal and in 1949, Academy Award statuettes began to be numbered, starting with No.501.2.(Open)Section ThreeNewsNews Item1Bush-NATO-IraqMr. Bush says he hopes America's NATO allies will stand with the United States if he decides to take military action against Iraq.All the same, the president says no action is likely in the near future. He says for now the focus is on implementing the new UN resolution that calls for a tough weapons inspection regime* and warns of consequences if Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein fails to comply*.Administration official say they expect the NATO summit to release a political statement backing the UN resolution. They say President Bush will bring up Iraq in his bilateral meetings in Prague*, but they also say they do not believe the Iraqi threat will be the focus of the summit.In Prague, the alliance plans to take steps toward the creation of a rapid deployment force that can playa role in combating terrorism. The president said even the smallest NATO member nations can contribute something to the causeExercise A Directions: Listen to the news item and complete the summary.Exercise B Directions: Listen to the news again and answer the following questions1.He hopes America's NATO allies will stand with the United States if hedecides to take militaryaction against Iraq.2.No, the president says no action is likely in the near future.3.They expect the NATO summit to release a political statement backing the UNresolution.4.The NATO summit is held in Prague.No, it will not be the focus of the NATO summit.Bush-IraqPresident Bush says everyone knows the real power in Iraq lies with Saddam Hussein: "There is no democracy. This guy is a dictator and so we have to seewhat he says." The president says the Iraqi leader has a choice to make: disarm peacefully or be disarmed by force: "If Saddam Hussein does not comply to the detail of the resolution, we will lead a coalition to disarm him. It is over. We are through with negotiations. There is no more time. The man must disarm. He said he would disarm. He now must disarm." Mr. Bush spoke with reporters while touring the Washington D.C. police department, a tour designed to highlight his plan to create a cabinet level Department of Homeland Security. He left no doubt his patience regarding Iraq is wearing very thin*, stressing the United States will no longer tolerate any efforts by Saddam Hussein to circumvent* demands to disarm. Exercise BExercise ADirections: Listen to the news item and complete the summary.This news item is about the Bush administration's attitude towards Iraq. Directions: Listen to the news again and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).British Prime Minister Tony Blair delivered a radio address late Thursdayto the Iraqi people warning that Saddam Hussein must comply with UN demands or suffer the consequences.Prime Minister Blair said Saddam Hussein must cooperate with UN weapons inspectors, or be prepared to face military action. In an interview with Radio Monte Carlo's Arabic service Thursday, Mr. Blair said war could be avoided, if Iraq agreed to disarm."The situation is very clear. If Saddam Hussein agrees to disarm Iraq of all chemical, or biological or nuclear weapons programs and capability, then conflict would be avoided, and his duty is to cooperate fully with the inspectors to tell them exactly what material he has, to cooperate and comply with them in the eradication of that material."The prime minister said he wanted to speak directly to the Iraqi people to try to dispel* what he called myths that have arisen between Christians and Muslims. He said the dispute with Iraq is not about the West versus the East or about oil, but about weapons of mass destruction.Exercise ADirections: Listening to the news item and complete the summary.This news item is about British Prime Minister's stand on the Iraqi issue.Exercise BDirections: Listen to the news again and complete the following sentences.1.Prime Minister Blair warned that Saddam Hussein would suffer theconsequences unless he cooperated with the UN weapons inspectors. Saddam Hussein should cooperate fully with the inspectors to tell them exactly what material he has, and comply with them in the eradication of that material.2.On Thursday Tony Blair had an interview with Radio Monte Carlo's Arabicservice.3.According to the Prime Minister, the conflict can be avoided if SaddamHussein agrees to disarm Iraq of all chemical. or biological or nuclearweapons programs and capability.4.Mr. Blair said the dispute with Iraq is not about the West versus the East orabout oil, but about weapons of mass destruction.Section Four Supplementary ExercisesPart 1 Feature reportBlix’s Iraq InspectionThe chief UN arms inspector has been assigned the task of searching for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. The Security Council gave Iraq this last opportunity to disarm or face serious consequences, a euphemism* for possible war. The United States says it will make sure Iraq disarms, one way or another.But Mr. Blix* emphasizes that his inspectors will not determine the courseof events in the region. He says they will visit suspected sites, conduct interviews with Iraqi scientists, ferret* out information and report back to the Security Council for its members to decide.As for US and British intelligence reports, which the Bush administration says proves that Iraq has banned weapons, Mr. Blix says he is not going into Iraq with pre-conceived ideas of what is there.The next test for Iraq will be December 8th, the deadline for Iraq to present a full accounting of its weapons programs. If Iraq presents, in effect, a blank sheet, Mr. Blix says, he would expect the United States to put its evidence on the table, so it can be verified.Iraq has persistently maintained it does not have the banned weapons. The latest such assertion came in a letter to the UN this week, in which Baghdad accepted the latest Security Council resolution setting out the parameters* for what experts say will be the most intrusive inspections in Iraq, so far.After the preliminary technical work starting Monday, Mr. Blix says, he expects the first wave of inspections to start November 27th. Two months later, he is required to report to the Security Council on Iraq's performance.Exercise ADirections: Listening to the news report and complete the summary.This news report is about Mr. Blix's weapons inspections in Iraq.Exercise BDirections: Listen to the news again and fill in the blanks with the missing words.Mr. Blix emphasizes that his inspectors will not determine the course of events in the region. He says they will visit suspectedsites, conduct interviews with Iraqi scientists, ferret out information and report back to the Security Council for its members to decide.The next test for Iraq will be December eighth, the deadline for Iraq to present a full accounting of its weapons programs. If Iraq presents, in effect, a blank sheet, Mr. Blix says, he would expect the United States to put its evidence on the table, so it can be verified.Iraq has persistently maintained it does not have the banned weapons. The latest such assertion came in a letter to the UN this week, in which Baghdad accepted the latest Security Council resolution setting out the parameters for what experts say will be the most intrusive inspections in Iraq, so far.Part 2 PassageRise and Fall of Egypt1.The Nile River was a kind friend but occasionally a hard taskmaster of the。
公共英语等级考试第三级课本听力文本1-3
公共英语等级考试第三级课本听力Unit1Part A1.W:You seem to take great pride in your daughter.She's such a successful manager.M:Yes,she is a wonderful daughter.But I'm proud of her because of her pleasant andattractive personality even more than fot her success.2.M:I ran into David Preston downtown today.W:Really?Did he say anything about his sister?M:Yes.She should be leaving Los Angeles very soon,because her husband has takena job in Alaska.3.W:Professor Philips seems serious.M:But his lectures are quite humorous,aren't they?Part BQuestions 4-6A gentleman put an advertisement in a newspaper for a boy to work in his office.Out of nearly fifty persons who came to apply, the man selected one and dismissed the others."I should like to know,"said a friend,"the reason you preferred that boy, who brought not a single letter, not a dinagle recommendation.""You are wrong,"said the gentleman."He had a great many. He wiped his feet at the door and closed the door behind him,showing that he was careful.He gave his seat immediately to that old man, showing that he was kind and thoughtful.He took off his cap when he came in and answered my questions promptly, showing that he was polite and gentlemanly.""All the rest stepped over the book which I had purposely put on the floor. He picked it up and placed it on the table ,and he waited quietly for his turn instead of pushing and crowding.When I talked to him ,I noticed his tidy clothing, his neatly brushed hair and his clean finger nails. Can't you see that these things are excellent recommendations? I consider them more significant than letters."Questions 7-10The year was 1912.Mrs. Straus and her husband were passengers on the Titanic during its fateful voyage. Not many women went down with the ship,but Mrs.Straus was one of the few women who did not survive for one simple reason:She could not bear to leaveher husband .This is how Mabel Bird,Mrs.Straus's servant , who survived the disaster, told the story after she was saved."When the Titanic began to sink, frightened women and children were the first ones loaded into lifeboats.Mr.and Mrs.Straus were calmand comforting other passengers,and helped many of them into the boats.Then, Mr.Straus begged his wife to get into the life boat with her servant an others. Mrs.Straus started to get in. She had one foot on the edge, but then suddenly ,she changed her mind, turned away and stepped back onto the sinking ship."Please, dear,get into the boat!"her husband urged."No,"Mrs.Straus is said to have replied with resistance."I will not get into the boat.We have been together through a great many years. We are old now.I will notleave you.Where you go ,I will go."And that is where they were last seen, standing arm in arm on the deck, this devoted wife clinging courageously to her husband, this loving clinging protectivelyto his wife, as the ship sank.公共英语等级考试第三级课本听力Unit2M:You look upset. What's wrong?W:The electric company is going to shut off our service.M:Are we behind on the bills.W:Yes,but why didn't you take care of the bills?M:I guess I forgot.I'll make them a check today.2.W:Guess what!The toilet is still running over.You were going to fix it last night.M:I thought I did.Well,we'd better call a plumber then.W:Alright.I'll look one up in the phone book.3.W:Jack,shall I wear my blue evening dress to the party tonight?M:Can't you wear your red one?Red seems perfect for the occasion,don't you think?W:But blue fits me better.M:Then why did you have to ask me?Part BQuestions 4-7W:Andy,listen to this:ong-bedroom apartment, modern kitchen,doorman building,$650per month.What do you say we go and look at it?M:What is wrong with where we are now?W:I'm tired of living a basement apartment.I want room;I want light;I want a view.M:But $650 a month --it's too much.W:I think we can manage it.M:I don't think you're taking the utilities into account. Now with the telephone andelectricity, that's going to bring that up to $750 a month.W:Oh, I suppose you're right. Okay, listen to this:fourthfloor walk-up,one-bedroom,utilities included,$450 a month.M:I'm not going to walk up four flights of stairs every day.W:All right, Here's another one:East Parkside Avenue,two-benroom,large windowedkitchen,high ceilings, two kitchen.M:East Parkside Avenue!That's a run-down neighborhood.W:Okay,listen to this:Westville,spacious,one-bedroom,floor-through,renovatedbuilding, working fireplace,eat-in kitchen.M:You must be joking!It's nearly an hour away from where we work.W:Okay.You're so demanding,Andy.M:I don't know.Let me see. How's this? Third Avenue, new building, excellent,view...W:Oh, that sounds fantastic. Let's go and look at right away.M:Why right away?W:Because you've been putting me off long enough.M:You know, I'll say this for you, Gloria.When you get your mind ser on something,there's no stopping you.But you know,that's one of the things I like best aboutyou!Questions 8-10M:Honey, what's with the $125.45 phone bill?Over $100 in long distance charges.W:I don't know.They're not mine.I've only made one call to Mother this month.M:Really?Then someone has got a hold of our credit card number and is using it tomake long distance calls. Virtually all of the calls are credit card charges.W:How many of the credit card calls do you think the person's made?M:Exactly $103.25.I've kept track of all of my long distance calls.W:I'd love to give this person a piece of my mind if I could. But it would be virtuallyimpossible to track the person down.And it would cost at least $50 to $100 tocallthose numbers again.What should we do?M:I'mnot going to put up with it any more. I think the best way to straighten theproblem out is to call the phone company and change our calling card number.W:We can't afford to wait any longer.We must cut down the phone bill.M:Yes, I'll call the phone company tomorrow.公共英语等级考试第三级课本听力Unit3Part A1.W:You look like a drowned rat!Didn't you know there's a thunderstorm today?M:I knew there would be a light shower, but I didn't realize it would rain cats and dogs.W:Well, you'd better take a hot shower right now, or you'll catch a cold.M:I know. I don't want to get sick.2.W:I think a drought has set in. It hasn't rained a drop for months.M:I think so,too, but didn't it rain last month?W:It did, but the rainfall was only half the monthly average.M:Oh. It's really bad. I'm really concerned though not panicked yet.3.M:Oh,my!I've never seen such scorching heat in my life!The TV forecast said the temperature has hit 98!W:Yeah. It's like the whole world is broiling. I hope it's not going to break into three digits!M:But it's already awfully close!W:Well,I just hope it'll level off soon.Part BQuestions 4-6W:Did you hear that? The drought conditions are severe! There's a lot of death, dying, and suffering out there!M: I heard that, but it's not surprising actually because we haven't had as much rain as normal this year.W:Well, if it could rain even a drop, things would be much better!And my flowers in the garden would come back in a heartbeat.M:I guess you might have to quit watering your garden.I heard that they are going to start rationing water. In fact , this morning I happened to hear on the radio that the reservoir had dipped below half its capacity this month and the volume of water entering the reservoir is the smallest in fifty years.W:Really!I thought that might happen. Great!There go my vegetables.M:I guess so. But think aboutAfrica.Questions 7-10Have you heard enough about rain yet? Once again, torrential downpours seem to be dominating the weather stories of the day, and here in the U.K. is no exception!First of all,let's have a quick sum-up of the storm situation.Bonnie and Charley are still dominating the scene in central America,Bonnie, a tropical storm, is moving through the Gulf of Mexico towards Florida, and hurricane are gusting to 105mph at the time when this forecasting was prepared.But even with these tropical systems aside, there's plenty of wet weather elsewhere too. Turkey has had a downpour of thunderstorms during the last day or so, with 64mm of rain being recorded in Golcuk in just 16 hours. This is more than double the amount usually seen here during the whole month of August.Northwest Spain hasn't escaped, and neither have many areas of France. In fact, many western European countries had a few inches of rain from the weather fronts that are now plaguing the U.K.The main fronral band of rain moved its way northwards through England and Wales last night, giving over 46mm of rain in south Wales by morning. Although it then headed intoNorthern Ireland, northern England and southern Scotland, there have also been plenty of big showers developing behind it. Torrential downpours prompted the Met Office to issue Flash Warnings of Severe Weather due to the intensity of some of these showers.（注：可编辑下载，若有不当之处，请指正，谢谢!）。
全国英语等级考试标准教程第三级听力原文
全国英语等级考试标准教程第三级听力原文Here is an essay on the topic "Audio Materials for the Third Level of the National English Proficiency Examination Standard Textbook":The National English Proficiency Examination is a significant assessment that evaluates an individual's English language skills in China. The third level of this examination is considered a crucial milestone for many students, as it represents a higher level of proficiency in the language. The audio materials included in the standard textbook for this level play a crucial role in preparing students for the listening comprehension portion of the exam.The audio materials in the third-level textbook cover a wide range of topics, reflecting the diverse nature of the listening comprehension section of the exam. These topics may include current events, scientific discoveries, cultural traditions, and everyday conversations. By exposing students to this variety of content, the audio materials help them develop their ability to comprehend and respond to a wide range of spoken English.One of the key features of the audio materials is their level of complexity. The language used in the recordings is more advancedthan the previous levels, with more complex sentence structures, vocabulary, and delivery speeds. This gradual increase in difficulty helps students progressively improve their listening skills and prepares them for the challenges they may face in the actual examination.In addition to the content and complexity of the audio materials, the quality of the recordings is also of utmost importance. The recordings should be clear, well-articulated, and free from background noise or distractions. This ensures that students can focus on the content of the audio and develop their ability to comprehend spoken English in a realistic and practical setting.Another crucial aspect of the audio materials is their alignment with the exam format. The recordings should closely resemble the types of listening tasks that will be presented in the actual examination, such as multiple-choice questions, true/false statements, or short answer responses. By familiarizing themselves with the format and structure of the exam through the practice audio materials, students can develop strategies and techniques that will help them perform better on the actual test.Furthermore, the audio materials should provide opportunities for students to practice a variety of listening skills, such as identifying main ideas, recognizing specific details, making inferences, andunderstanding contextual information. This comprehensive approach to listening comprehension helps students develop a well-rounded set of skills that can be applied to various listening scenarios.In conclusion, the audio materials included in the standard textbook for the third level of the National English Proficiency Examination play a crucial role in preparing students for the listening comprehension portion of the exam. By covering a range of topics, maintaining a suitable level of complexity, ensuring high-quality recordings, and aligning with the exam format, these audio materials help students develop the necessary skills and confidence to perform well on the test. Ultimately, the effective use of these audio materials can contribute to the overall success of students in the National English Proficiency Examination.。
剑桥少儿英语三级听力原文fiyers2
剑桥少儿英语三级听力原文fiyers2In the realm of children's English education, the Cambridge Young Learners English Tests (CYLET) play a pivotal role in assessing and enhancing the language proficiency of young learners. Among the various levels of CYLET, Level 3, particularly its listening section known as "Fiyers2," offers a unique challenge to students, requiring them to comprehend a range of audio materials and apply their language skills to extract information, understand context, and analyze the speaker's intentions.The "Fiyers2" listening section is designed to test the students' ability to listen actively, interpret the spoken word, and respond appropriately. The audio materials, which could be conversations, narratives, or instructions, are carefully crafted to engage the listeners' attention and challenge their comprehension skills. The variety of audio formats ensures that students are exposed to different speaking styles and rates, helping them adapt to real-life communication scenarios.To excel in the "Fiyers2" section, students need to develop a set of skills that go beyond mere languageknowledge. They must learn to actively listen, identifying key information, understanding the speaker's tone and attitude, and making inferences based on contextual clues. This requires regular practice and exposure to authentic listening materials that simulate real-world scenarios.One effective way to prepare for the "Fiyers2" section is through story listening. Storytelling is a natural and engaging way for children to learn language. By listening to stories, children can develop their vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension skills. Moreover, stories provide contextualized language, making it easier for children to understand and remember new words and expressions.Besides story listening, another valuable resource for practicing the "Fiyers2" section is podcasts and online audio materials. These resources offer a wide range of listening materials, covering different topics and speaking styles. Listening to podcasts and online audio materials regularly can help students familiarize themselves with different accents and speaking rates, thereby improving their listening comprehension skills.Moreover, practicing with mock tests and sample questions is crucial for success in the "Fiyers2" section. By practicing with mock tests, students can familiarize themselves with the test format, time management, and types of questions. This helps them identify their areas of weakness and work on improving them before the actual test. In addition to these strategies, it is important for students to maintain a positive and motivated attitude towards learning English. Encouraging them to engage in meaningful and enjoyable language activities, such as singing English songs, watching English movies, and participating in language exchanges, can foster their interest in the language and enhance their learning experience.In conclusion, the "Fiyers2" listening section of Cambridge Young Learners English Tests Level 3 is a challenging yet rewarding aspect of children's English education. By developing active listening skills,practicing with diverse audio materials, and maintaining a positive learning attitude, students can successfullynavigate this section and make significant progress intheir English proficiency.**剑桥少儿英语三级听力原文Fiyers2的深度解析** 在少儿英语教育领域，剑桥少儿英语考试（CYLET）对于评估和提升年轻学习者的语言水平起着至关重要的作用。
英语三级三套题听力原文
Model Test (3) Band Three听力原文：Scripts:Section A:Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A ), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. W: I heard that you are planning a trip for this summer, Jack. Are you goingto Europe?M: I hope to tour Egypt if I finish my degree in time and save enough money.Q: What does Jack plan to do this summer?12. M: Stop for a while. A display in the window!W: I see some books are on sale. Let’s go inside and see if we can find something on art.Q: Where are they?13. M: How about going to a nice restaurant for lunch with me and a movie afterthat, Susan?W: I’d love to, but I haven’t packe d yet, and my train leaves at 6:00 P.M.Q: Why didn’t S usan accept the invitation?14. M: I have to stay up typing my paper tonight, but I’m afraid the sound wouldmake my roommate hard to sleep.W: There’s a roo m in the basement. Y ou can take your typewriter down there and no one will hear it.Q: What will the man probably do to avoid disturbing his roommate?15. W: George, I’d like you to meet May. She is a chemistry teacher working in acollege.M: It will be nice to meet her. I believe we even work for the same school although in a different department.Q: What do George and May have in common?16. M: Do you know if the bus station has a timetable for buses to London?W: They may not, but I know you can catch a bus that leaves for London every day at 9:00 A. M.Q: What does the man want to find out?17. W: I’d like to exchange this T-shirt for one a size smaller.M: Y es, of course. Pick out another one. I’ll put this one back.Q: Why did the woman return the T-shirt?18. M: I hope Bob’s getting fired taught him a lesson.W: At least he learned that it pays to be rude to the boss.Q: Why was Bob fired?Now you will hear two long conversations.Conversation oneM: Hey, have you heard? Robert is retiring.W: Oh, really? Well, maybe you’ll be made athletic director?M: Oh, I hope not. Whoever they choose is fine as long as it’s not me. I’m the wrong person for that job!W: Why do you say that? I mean, what kind of person does it take?M: Someone with a more easygoing personality.W: Oh, come on. Y ou seem like someone who could handle anything.M: Me? Y ou’ve got to be kidding. That job would make me much too nervous.Besides, I’m happy with things the way they are. I consider teaching tennis a challenge. I t’s a chance to get people interested in sports.W: So you really don’t want it?M: No, I really don’t. I just can’t imagine myself managing a staff and worrying about finances. I don’t handle pressure too well.W: Y ou know, that’s not the impression I have of you at all. That’s how I’d describe myself.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. What is the man’s job?20．Who is Robert?21．Why don’t the man want the job?22．What can be the relationship between the man and the woman? Conversation two:M: Hello, Take a seat, Miss Millard. Now, what can I do for you?W: It’s about my headaches, doctor. I get really bad hea daches quite regularly and they’re sometimes so bad. I’m actually sick. And I can’t eat for a couple of days when I’m feeling like that.M: About how often do these headaches come?W: About once every two months, I think.M: Do bright lights affect you or irritate you when these attacks come?W: Y es, as a matter of fact, they do. I forgot about that. I really can’t stand bright lights at all when the headache is at its worst.M: Do you take anything, any pills?W: Y es, but they don’t help.M: Mm. Y our symptoms seem to point to migraine. As you probably know, there’s no direct or permanent cure for it but we can relieve the pain while you are having the attacks. For instance, I can arrange for you to have an injection when you get the headaches. In the meantime I can give you some painkillers which should help. Anyway, see how you get on with these and if they don’t seem to help, come back and see me again.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. What does the patient mainly complain about?24. What does the doctor say about the illness?25. What would the patient do to deal with her illness?Section B:Directions:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passages and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A ), B ), C) and D ). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage One:Among all the malignancies, lung cancer is the biggest killer: more than 100,000 Americans a year die of the disease. Giving up smoking is one of the obvious ways to reduce the risk, but another answer may lie in the kitchen. According to a new report, even heavy smokers may be protected from developing lung cancer by a simple dietary measure: a daily portion of carrots, spinach or any other vegetable or fruit containing a form of vitamin A called carotene.Since 1957, a team of American researchers has monitored the dietary habits and medical histories of 2,000 middle-aged men. Other studies of animals and humans have suggested that vitamin A offers some protection against lung cancer. The correlation seemed logical, since Vitamin A is essential for the growth of the tissue that lines the airways of the lungs.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. How many Americans die of lung cancer each year?27. What is carotene?28. What can you infer from the passage?Passage Two:The oldest stone buildings in the world are the pyramids. They have stood for nearly 5000 years, and it seems likely that they will continue to stand for thousands of years yet. There are over eighty of them scattered along the banks of the Nile, some of which are different in shape from the true pyramids. The most famous of these are the ‘Step’ pyramid and the ‘Bent’ pyramid Some of the pyramids still look much as they must have been done when they were built thousands of years ago. Most of the damage suffered by the others has been at the hands of men who were looking for treasure or, more often, for stone to use in modern buildings. The dry climate of Egypt has helped to preserve the pyramids, and their very shape has made them less likely to fall into ruin. These are good reasons why they can still be seen today, but perhaps the most important is that they were planned to last forever.Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. How old are the pyramids?30. What is true about some of the pyramids?31. Why do the pyramids remain well preserved?Passage Three:Now and again I have had horrible dreams, but not enough of them to make me lose my delight in dreams. To begin with, I like the idea of dreaming, of going to bed and lying still and then, by some queer magic, wandering into another kind of existence. As a child I could never understand why grown-ups took dreaming so calmly when they could make such a fuss about any holiday. This still puzzles me. I am puzzled by people who say they never dream and appear to have no interest in the subject. It is much more astonishing than if they said they never went out for a walk. Most people--or at least more Western Europeans----do not seem to accept dreaming as part of their lives. They appear to see it as an irritating little habit, like sneezing or yawning. I have never understood this. My dream life does not seem as important as my waking life, if only because there is far less of it, but to me it is important.Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. What is the speaker’s attitude to dreams?33. What does the speaker feel when people say that they do not dream?34. According to the speaker, what is most Western Europeans’ attitude todreams?35. How does the speaker compare his dream life and waking life?Section C: Compound Dictation:Directions:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in you own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.The most common form of (36) entertainment in the U.S. is television. Nearly everyone watches television at some (37) regular time in their daily lives, (38) whether in the morning, at night or on (39) weekends. Most (40)families have color televisions and many have more than one set.Since its (41) beginning, the television industry in the U.S. has been (42) controlled by three companies. Those companies have formed networks of television stations in cities across the country. The three national (43) networks are ABC, American Broadcasting Company, CBS, Columbia Broadcasting System and NBC, National Broadcasting Company. (44) Each network has news features, .dramatic presentations, comedies and sports events. Each network competes for a larger percentage of the television audience by trying to present programs with wide popular appeal. The programs are financed by advertising. Companies pay the television networks to display their products on television.(45) The more popular a program, the higher the network can charge a company for commercials during the program. There is also a public television network. It has no commercials. Instead it receives financial support from the government, some private corporations and individual donations.Recently, a new type of television network has been gaining popularity. These networks are called cable television. (46) Cable television companies sell television programming directly to the public. The viewer pays a monthly fee to the company. The company installs a special line to his television set to receive the programs which he has paid the company to watch.。
1991年6月听力原文
1991年6月听力原文Section A1. M: Now, what’s your problem, Madam?W: Oh, yes. My husband bought this yellow skirt here yesterday. It is very nice, but it’s not the colour I want. Have you got any blue ones?Q: What does the woman want to do?2. M: The city council has finally voted the funds to build a new high school.W: It’s about time they did it. I don’t know what took them so long.Q: What’s the woman’s opinion about the school?3. M: Last night, jack left his car parked in front of his girl-friend’s house and whenhe came out to go home, it was gone.W: Wow! That’s really tough. He just bought it last month, didn’t he?Q: What do you think happened?4. M: Some people know a lot more than they tell.W: Unfortunately the reverse is also true.Q: What does the man mean?5. W: We all talk about how liberated we are, but in fact women are still not equallytreated.M: I don’t think so. You’ve got the vote, you’ve got your careers—I think you’ve go everything important.Q: What are they arguing about?6. M: It’s partly your own fault. You should never let in anyone like that unlessyou’re expecting him.W: It’s all very well to say that, but someone cones to the door and says”electricity “or “gas” and you automatically think he is OK, especially if he shows you a card.Q: How does the woman feel about the man’s remarks?7. M: Your yard is always so beautiful, Cathy. You must have a gardener.W: Oh, no. It would cost at least $50 a month to hire someone to do the work, soI do most of it myself. I enjoy taking care of the flowers, but I have to forcemyself to do the weeding and cut the grass.Q: What does Cathy like to do?8. M: I’d like to make two reservations on Flight 651 for June 8th.W: I’m sorry, we’re booked up on the 8th. But we still have a few seats available on the 9th.Q: When does the man want to leave?9. M: I have to think about your offer. I can’t say “yes” or “no” at the moment.W: You can take your time. It will do if you let me know your decision in a day or two.Q: Which of the following is true?10. M: Well, this is a pleasant surprise. It seems to me we ran into each other herelast week too.W: You and I must have the same idea. The only way to beat the crowds when you do the grocery shopping on Saturday is to be here when they open at 9:00 o’clock sharp!Q: Why did both of them do grocery shopping at 9:00 o’clock sharp?Section BPassage OneIn recent years, many Americans of both sexes and various ages have become interested in improving their bodies. They have become devoted to physical fitness.Many persons have a strong desire to be more physically fit. By nature, Americans are enthusiastic and energetic about hobbies or pastimes.Many of them apply this enthusiasm, optimism, and energy to running. As a result, there are running clubs to join and numerous books and magazines to read about running.The desire to be physically fit is explained by a “passion” for good health. The high rate of heart attacks in the 1960s caused an increase of interest in improving thehuman body.Middle-aged men especially suffer from heart attacks. Thus, they are one group strongly interested in more physical exercises. In fact, many doctors encourage their patients to become more physically active, especially those who have inactive jobs. It is interesting to note that the rate of heart attacks began to decease between 1972 and 1974 and it is still decreasing. Physical fitness has now become a new “love” of Americans. Will it last long? Only time will tell-or until another “new passion” comes along?Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. Why are Americans so interested in physical exercises?12. What about the rate of heart attacks between 1972 and 1974 in the United States?13. What kind of patients are especially encouraged to take part in physical exercises?Passage TwoTelephone books in the United States have white, blue and yellow pages.The white pages list people with phones by last name. The blue pages contain numbers of city services, government agencies, and public schools. Businesses and professional services are listed in special section-the Yellow Pages.To make a long distance call, you need an area code. Each area in the U.S. has an area code. The area covered by one are code may be small or large. For example, New York City has one area code, but so does the whole state of Oregon. If you want to know the area code of a place, you can look it up in the area code map which is printed in the front of the white pages.There are a lot of public telephones in the U.S.. They have their own numbers. If you are making a long distance call on a public telephone and run out of money, give the number on your phone to the person you’re talking to. Then hang up the receiver and he can call you back. If you make a long distance call and get a wrong number, call the operator and explain what happened. This means that you can make the call again to the right number without having to pay more money.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. Where can you find the telephone number of a city council in the telephone book?15. Where can you find an area code map of the U.S.?16. What are you advised to do when you get a wring number in making a longdistance call?Passage ThreeFederal Express is a private airline service which expands the Postal Service in the United States. It is the only U.S. airline specializing in the transportation of small packages-35 kilos or less.Federal express links 130 major U.S. cities and 10,000 surrounding communities. An urgent package picked up in one part of the country this afternoon can be delivered to any other part of the country tomorrow morning. All of the Federal Express jets fly into the International Airport at Memphis, Tennessee, because it is located in the center of the United States.The sorting facility for Federal Express is called “The Hub.” Every night, from about 12 midnight to 30 a.m., the packages are gathered and sorted into shipments for specific destinations. The main labor force is comprised of students working part-time.Since Federal Express started business in 1971, it has flown millions of air kilometers without fail. In the space of one hour, 39 jets will take off to destinations all across the United States.Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. What makes the Federal Express so unique in the U.S. airline service business?18. How many major U.S. cities does Federal Express link?19. Why do all of the Federal Express jets fly into the International Airport atMemphis, Tennessee?20. Who comprise the main labor force of Federal Express?。
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3級听力原文-1991年1991年三級問題Ⅰ(1) 正しく置いてあるのはどれですか。
男：この花、どこにおきますか。
女：ええと、花は、丸いテーブルの上です。
男：果物、花の傍でいいですか。
女：ええと、いえ、果物はもう一つのテーブルに載せてください。
正しく置いてあるのはどれですか。
(2) 二人はどこに行きますか。
女：海か山に行きたいなあ。
男：うん、でも、道が込んでいるからなあ。
女：そうね。
じゃ、プールに行かない？男：それより、映画はどう？女：こんないい天気、映画？男：じゃ、やっぱり泳ぎに行くか。
二人はどこに行きますか。
(3) 教室はどうなりますか。
男：山田さん、授業でテープレコーダーを使いますから、テープレコーダーを持っていってください。
女：はい。
男：ドアは開けたままにしてください。
女：はい。
教室はどうなりますか。
(4) 車はどこにとめますか。
女：お車の方にお願いいたします。
駐車場は建物の後ろにございます。
建物の前や、池の傍に車を泊めないよう、お願いいたします。
お車の方にお願いいたします。
駐車場は駐車場は建物の後ろにございます。
建物の前や、池の傍に車を泊めないよう、お願いいたします。
車はどこに泊めますか。
(5) これはカメラです。
暗いところで写真を撮る時は、どのボタンを押しますか。
女：暗いところで写真を撮るときは、どうするんですか。
男：カメラの左側に三つボタンがありますね。
女：はい。
男：その左側の三つの中で一番大きいボタンを押してください。
女：ええと、三つのボタンの中で一番右のボタンですね。
男：はい、それを押してください。
どのボタンを押しますか。
(6) 男の人は何時に迎えに行きますか。
男：じゃ、何時に迎えに来ようか。
今は1時半だけど。
女：今、1時半？ええと、銀行で30分かかって、それから、買い物が1時間ぐらいかかると思うから、そうね、2時間後でどう？男：2時間後でね、いいよ。
じゃ。
男の人は何時に迎えに行きますか。
(7) 林さんはどの人ですか。
男：あの、林さんはどこにいますか。
女：林さんですか。
先ピアノの傍にいたけど。
あの人は違うわね。
椅子に座っているのは田中さんですし、あ、あそこ、あそこで絵を見ていますよ。
男：あ、あの髪の長いほうの人ですね。
女：ええ、そうです。
林さんはどの人ですか。
(男の人の席はどれですか。
女：あの、すみませんが、ここ、私の席なんですが。
男：そうですか、ええと、じゃ、隣かな。
女：何番ですか。
男：21番です。
女：じゃ、一つ前じゃないですか。
男：一つ前の窓側ですね。
男の人の席はどれですか。
(9) 箱が四つあります。
この箱を女の人の言うとおりに置いてください。
どのように箱を置きますか。
女：始めに、3の箱を置いてください。
その上に、1の箱を置いて、それから、一番上に４の箱を置いて下さい。
男：2の箱はどうしますか。
女：あ、2の箱は3の箱の横に置いて下さい。
男：はい、わかりました。
どのように箱を置きますか。
(10) 男の人がプールに行きました。
どの順番でしますか。
男：あの、プールに入りたいですが、切符はどこで買ったらいいでしょう。
女：帽子は持っていますか。
水泳用の帽子です。
男：いいえ。
女：では、あそこで帽子を買ってください。
それから、ここへ来て、このノートに名前と住所を書いてください。
男：はい。
女：その後で、あそこにある機械で切符を買ってください。
男：はい、わかりました。
男の人はどの順番でしますか。
(11) 男の人はどの部屋に泊まりますか。
男：すみません、部屋は空いていますか。
海の見える部屋がいいですが、女：海側は畳の部屋になりますが、よろしいですか。
男：うん、畳の部屋はちょっと。
ベッドの部屋はありませんか。
女：ございますよ。
でも、山の見える部屋になりますが。
男：あ、それで結構です。
男の人はどの部屋に泊まりますか。
問題Ⅱ(1) 田中さんは会社まで何で来ますか。
女：田中さんはいつも会社まで何で行きますか。
電車ですか、バスですか。
男：いいえ、自転車で通っているんですよ。
女：ええ、自転車ですか。
車は運転なさらないんですか。
男：いや、朝は道が込んでね。
自転車のほうが速いんですよ。
田中さんは会社まで何で来ますか。
1．自転車で来ます。
2．車で来ます。
3．バスで来ます。
4．電車で来ます。
(2) マリさんは友たちといっしょにパーティの準備をしています。
マリさんは何を手伝いますか。
女：じゃ、皆さん、ちょっと手伝ってくれますか。
青木さんはテーブルを拭いてください。
で、本田さんは、そこのお皿を出してください。
それで、マリさんは、すみませんけど、そこの椅子を並べてください。
それから、中野さんは、ケーキを切ってください。
マリさんは何を手伝いますか。
1．ケーキを切ります。
2．椅子を並べます。
3．テーブルを拭きます。
4．お皿を出します。
(3) 鞄は何階で売っていますか。
男：すみません、鞄を買いたいんですが、女：あ、鞄は3階ですよ。
ここは4階ですから、1階下です。
男：1階ですか。
女：いいえ、3階です。
そこの階段を下りて、男：ああ、わかりました。
鞄は何階で売っていますか。
1．1階です。
2．2階です。
3．3階です。
4．4階です。
(4) 先生がＡクラスとＢクラスの学生に明日の予定を話しています。
Ｂクラスの学生は何時にどこに集りますか。
Ｂクラスです。
男：明日は美術館へ行きます。
朝学校に集ってください。
Ａクラスは9時に学校へ来てください。
それから、美術館へ行きます。
Ｂクラスは10時に学校に集ってください。
もう一度言いますよ。
Ａクラスは9時、Ｂクラスは10時です。
いいですね。
Ｂクラスの学生は何時にどこに集りますか。
1．9時に美術館に集ります。
2．9時に学校に集ります。
3．10時に美術館に集ります。
4．10時に学校に集ります。
(5) 花を買いました。
水をやる回数を花屋さんに聞いています。
夏の間、水をどのぐらいやりますか。
女：この花には水をあまりやらないで下さい。
水をやりすぎるとだめになってしまいます。
普通は一週間に一度でいいですが、夏の間は熱いですから、一週間に、そうですね、2度ぐらいやってください。
冬の間は、まあ、月に1度ぐらいで結構です。
夏の間、水をどのぐらいやりますか。
1．毎日です。
2．一週間に1度です。
3．一週間に2度です。
4．一ヶ月に1度です。
(6) 女の人が写真を頼んでいます。
女の人はいつ写真を取りに来ますか。
女：あのう、写真はいつできますか。
男：三日後になります。
今日は4日ですから、7日になりますが。
女：そうですか。
男：お急ぎですか。
女：ええ。
男：では、前日の5時過ぎでしたら、出来上がっていますが。
女：そうですか。
では、6日の5時過ぎに来ます。
よろしく。
女の人はいつ写真を取りに来ますか。
1．4日です。
2．5日です。
3．6日です4．7日です。
(7) 女の人は始めに何をしますか。
女：あのう、今銀行から電話があったんですが、これから銀行に行ってもいいですか。
男：ああ、どうぞ。
じゃ、悪いけど、この手紙も出してきてもらいますか。
女：はい。
じゃ、先に郵便局によってから銀行に行きます。
女の人は始めに何をしますか。
1．手紙を書きます。
2．郵便局へ行きます。
3．銀行へ行きます。
4．電話をします。
問題Ⅲ(1) 町のスポーツクラブの先生が注意をしています。
走った後はどうしたらいいですか。
男：ええ、これからいっしょに30分ぐらい走りますが、ええ、走った後ですぐに泊まったり、座ったりしないで下さい。
いいですか。
走った後はそのまま、5分ぐらいゆっくり歩いて、それから休んでください。
その後は、水を飲んでも構いません。
走った後はどうしたらいいですか。
1．5分ぐらい座ります。
2．横になって休みます。
3．すぐ水を飲みます。
4．ゆっくり歩きます。
(2) この道は何が通れますか男1：あ、ちょっと、この道は、オートバイは通れませんよ。
男2：え、そうなんですか。
男1：ええ、その道はオートバイや車は通れません。
女：あのう、自転車もですか。
男1：いえ、自転車は構いません。
この道は何が通れますか。
1．車が通れます。
2．自転車が通れます。
3．オートバイと車が通れます。
4．オートバイと自転車が通れます。
(3) 田中さんは会社の後で病院へ行こうと思っていますが、会社は午後5時までです。
何曜日なら病院へいけますか。
男：すみません、病院は何時まで開いていますか。
女：はい。
月曜日から木曜日までは午後3時までです。
金曜日は午後8時までです。
男：ああ、金曜日は遅くまで開いているんですね。
土曜日は？女：土曜日はお休みです。
男：そうですか。
何曜日ならいけますか。
1．月曜日です。
2．木曜日です。
3．金曜日です。
4．土曜日です。
(4) 女の人は昨日、何をしましたか。
男：昨日、本を買いに行ったんでしょう。
女：ええ、でも、本屋には行けなかったんですよ。
レコード屋に行ってみたら、時間がなくなって。
男：で、レコードは何を買ったんですか。
女：いろいろ見たんですけれど、いいのがなくて。
何も買わずに帰ってきたんです。
男：そうなんですか。
女の人は昨日、何をしましたか。
1．本屋へ行って、本を買いました。
2．本屋へ行ったけれど、本は買いませんでした。
3．レコード屋へ行って、レコードを買いました。
4．レコード屋へ行ったけれど、レコードは買いませんでした。
(5) タムさんは今日本にいます。
タムさんは日本に来たのは何度目ですか。
女：タムさんは今回はじめて日本へいらっしゃったんですか。
男：いえ、以前にも来た事があります。
女：いついらっしたんですか。
男：10年前に1度ちょっと来て、それからまた４年前に1年ほど日本にいました。
女：そうですか。
タムさんが日本に来たのは何度目ですか。
1．初めてです。
2．2度目です。
3．3度目です。
4．4度目です。
(6) 男の人と女の人が話しています。
二人はパーティに行きますか。
男：明日のパーティ行きますか。
女：行けないんです。
あなたは？男：僕は行くつもりですが、まだ決めてないんですよ。
女：いらっしゃったら、で、パーティの様子教えてください。
男：え、じゃ、そうします。
二人はパーティに行きますか。
1．男の人も女の人も行きます。
2．男の人は行きますが、女の人は行きません。
3．男の人は行きませんが、女の人は行きます。
4．男の人も女の人も行きません。
(7) 男の人が病院の先生と話しています。
男の人はどんなことに気をつけなければなりませんか。
男：あのう、先生、どんなことに気をつけたらいいでしょうか。
女：そうですね、あなたの場合は食べ物は何を食べてもいいですよ。
ただ、運動はしばらくの間、やめてくださいね。
この病気にはよくありませんから。
まあ、薬は飲まなくてもいいでしょう。