参考答案及听力原文
部编版语文四年级上册听力练习(含听力原文和参考答案)

四年级语文听力练习题一、听两遍朗读录音,完成下列练习。
1.文中的一个比喻句把________比作了________。
2.激光是一种人工制造的_______、________的光。
3.短文中出现的说明方法有:列数字、______、_____、举例子。
(在对的下面画横线)4.太阳光由______________________________七种颜色组成。
二、听两遍朗读录音,完成下列练习。
1.“一带一路”是“_____________________”和“_____________________”的简称。
2.判断下列说法的正误,正确的打“√”,错误的打“×”。
(1)“一带一路”贯穿亚洲、欧洲、北美洲。
()(2)海上丝绸之路重点畅通中国经中亚、俄罗斯至欧洲(波罗的海)。
()(3)2019年4月25日,第二届“一带一路”国际合作高峰论坛在北京举行。
()3.目前已有个国家和个国际组织同中方签署了“一带一路”合作协议。
()A.150 29B.126 29C.150 40D.126 40三、听两遍朗读录音,完成下列练习。
1.根据短文内容填空。
海底的世界虽然没有想象中的___________,但是,我们看到了小丑鱼,还有大量不知名的鱼儿在身边________。
2.判断下列说法的对错,对的打“√”,错的打“×”。
(1)澳大利亚有一整片连绵不断的珊瑚礁。
()(2)澳大利亚的珊瑚礁南北蜿蜒2400公里,难以想象,这是由最微小的珊瑚虫创造的最伟大的自然奇迹。
()(3)在绵延几千公里的海面,无论哪一处都看不到海底的珊瑚。
()四、听两遍朗读录音,完成下列练习。
1.竹子不可以用来()。
A.做建筑材料B.做造纸原料C.做汽车零件2.被人们誉为“岁寒三友”的是()。
A.竹、松、兰B.竹、菊、梅C.松、梅、竹3.判断下列说法的对错,对的打“√”,错的打“×”。
(1)竹笋虽味道鲜美,但吃了不利于消化。
听力测试(含答案及原文)

一、听短对话选答案1.Why was Jimmy late for school this morning?A.He helped to send an old man to the hospital.B.He helped to send his younger sister to school.C.He helped to clean the dirty street.2.What was Peter doing when it was raining heavily?A.He was having a walk.B.He was driving a car.C.He was riding a bike.二、听短文选答案IV.听短文,选择正确答案。
短文读两遍。
3.It’s ___________ today.A.rainy B.cloudy C.snowy4.Jim likes ___________ best.A.playing football B.watching TV C.reading5.Jim turned off the TV because ___________.A.he had to do his homeworkB.he didn’t find any football matches on itC.he wanted to call his friend6.Mike is ___________at home.A.playing with a cat B.doing housework C.doing his homework 7.Jim finished his exercises ___________.A.this evening B.this morning C.by dinner time三、听短文填表V.听短文,填写表格,每空不超过3词,短文读两遍。
A terrible school day听短文,根据短文内容完成表格中所缺信息。
雅思听力原文及答案

Keys:Each question correctly answered scores 1 mark. CORRECT SPELLING IS NEEDED IN ALL ANSWERS.注:Questions 35, 38 and 40 (IN EITHER ORDER, BOTH REQUIRED FOR ONE MARK)If you score…Audio ScriptsSECTION 1LYNDA: Sara, I’ve heard that you want to move into a homestay family. Is that correct SARA: Yes, that’s right. I’ve been staying with my aunt and now my cousin is arriving from Singapore and my aunt needs the room for him.LYNDA: Oh, that’s bad luck. Well, I’II need to get some particulars first. Sara, what’s your full nameSARA: Sara Lim, and that’s Sara without the ‘h’ at the end.LYNDA: Mmm. How old are you, SaraSARA: Twenty-three, only just. It was my birthday on the twenty-first of August.LYNDA: Happy birthday for yesterday. How long have you been in AustraliaSARA: (Q1) A year in Adelaide and six months in Sydney. I prefer Sydney. I’ve got more friends here.LYNDA: What’s your address at your aunt’s houseSARA: Flat one, five three nine (Q2) Forest Road, Canterbury. And the post code is two, o, three, six.LYNDA: OK. What are you studying nowSARA: I was studying General English in Adelaide and now I’m doing (Q3) Academic English, because I’m trying to get into Medicine next year.LYNDA: That sounds good, but it’ll take you a long time. When would you like to move out from your aunt’sSARA: My cousin arrives on Friday morning, so I’d better be out on (Q4) Thursday. LYNDA: What, the seventh of SeptemberSARA: Yes, that’s right.LYNDA: That doesn’t leave us much time. Right, OK. I need to know what kind of accommodation you’d like, so I can get you something suitableSARA: Can I (Q5) share a room with someone else I’ve been alone in my room at my aunt’s and I’ve always shared with my sister and I like that.LYNDA: Yes, fine. That’ll save you money too. Would you like to live with a family or do you think that a (Q6) single person would be better for you I have lots of very nice singlepeople on my books.SARA: Do you have any women living alone, retired womenLYNDA: Yes, I have quite a few whose children have grown up and left home. In fact, I have some really lovely retired ladies, living by themselves, who just love the company of students. Most of them live in (Q7) flats, but that’s not a problem for you, is it SARA: Not at all. I’m used to that. My aunt lives in a flat too, remember. I’m not use to a big house with a garden, swimming pool, pets and all that.LYNDA: OK, fine. I know quite a bit about what you want now. I should let you know that your rent will be a hundred and sixty dollars per week. You’ll have to pay me three hundredand twenty dollars as a (Q8) deposit before you move in. The deposit is as insurance, incase you break something. You’ll need to pay (Q9) monthly to me, by cash or cheque, Idon’t mind. You don’t need to pay for gas, electricity or water, but you will need to payyour proportion of the (Q10) phone bill. Most families do that on an honour system,but you’ll have to wait and seeSARA: Mmm.LYNDA: Have you got any more questions for meSARA: When will you know where I can goLYNDA: I’II work on it now, so come and see me tomorrow and I should have some news for you then.SARA: Thanks a lot.LYNDA: Goodbye. See you tomorrow – after lunch would be better for me.SARA: OK, see you then. Bye.SECTION 2GEOFFREY: Good evening, and in this week’s edition of ‘Focus on the Arts’, Jane Hemmington is going to fill us in on what’s in store for us at this year’s Summer Festival. Over to you,Jane.JANE: Thank you, Geoffrey. This year, the Summer Festival is the biggest we’ve ever seen, so there should be something for everybody. This is the third year they’ve run it and the timing’s slightly different: for the last couple of years it’s been around the fifth to seventeenth, but this year they wanted to allow everyone enough time to recover from the first of January celebrations and they’ve put it (Q11) at the end of the month.The programme has sensational theatre, dance and also a large number of art exhibitions, but the thing the Festival is most famous for is its great street music. For today’s report though, Geoffrey, I’m looking at some of the (Q12) theatrical events that you might like to see; in particular, at this year’s theme – circuses.I’m going to tell you about two circus performances, but there are (Q13) plenty of others in the progralmme. I’ve chosen these because they represent distinct movements within circus performance. The first is the Circus Romano from Italy. As this is a travelling circus, it follows a long tradition by performing (Q14) in a marquee– which is really like a canvas portable building, usually put up in a green space or car park, rather than in a theatre or stadium.In spite of this, Circus Romano isn’t at all like the traditional circuses I grew up with. There are no animals – just very talented clowning and acrobatic routines. The show has a lot of very funny moments, especially at the beginning, but the best part is the music and (Q15) lighting. They’re magical. At forty-five dollars it’s very expensive anyway – it’s really for (Q16) adult tastes. In fact, much of it would be wasted on children – so I suggest you leave them at home.The second circus performance is Circus Electrica at the (Q17) Studio Theatre. The purists are suggesting that this isn’t a circus at all. It’s a showcase for skills in dance and magic, rather than the usual ones you expect in a circus. With only six performers it’s a small production, which suits the venue well – the Studio only seats about two hundred people. For my money it’s the aerial displays which are outstanding as well as the magical tricks – features which are missing from Circus Romano. An interesting feature of the show is that the performers are so young – the youngest is only fourteen. But it’s still well worth seeing: a good one for (Q18) the whole family.And finally, as it’s summer, you may wish to see some of the Festival performances that are being presented outdoors. Like the famous Mekong Water Puppet Troupe, performing in the (Q19) City Gardens this week. Now, water puppetry is amazing! It’s large puppets on long sticks, controlled by puppeteers standing waist deep in the lake. The puppets do comedy routines andthere is some terrific formation dancing. This is a fantastic show and the best moment comes at the end –seeing the puppeteers. When the troupe walks up out of the water, you get this amazing feeling. It’s really hard to believe that what you’ve been watching is lifeless wood and cloth. As an adult, I had a great time, but I did note that other older people in the audience weren’t quite as taken with it as I was. It’s a must for (Q20) young children though, and that’s the audience it’s really aimed at.Well, that’s all I’ve time for today, but I’II be back next week with more news of what’s worth seeing and what it’s best to miss.SECTION 3OFFICER: Hello. Er, I’m Dawn Matthews.STUDENT: Yes, hello. I’ve been referred to you because I’m enquiring about the refresher courses that you run. I’d like to find out a bit more about them.OFFICER: OK. Well, we run quite a few different short courses for students who are either (Q21)returning to study or studying part-time. Um, tell me about your situation. STUDENT: Well, I think that I really need some help in preparing for the coming semester, especially to build up my confidence a bit and help me study effectively because, yousee, I’ve been out in the work-force for nearly twelve years now, so it really is a longtime since I was last a student.OFFICER: Yes, it can seem like a long time, can’t it Um, well, let me start by telling you what courses we have that might suit you. Are you an undergraduate or postgraduate Artsor SciencesSTUDENT: Undergraduate, and I’m in the Business faculty.OFFICER: Right then. First of all, there’s our intensive ‘Study for Success’ seminar on (Q22) the first and second of February. It’s aimed at students like you who are uncertain aboutwhat to expect at college, and looks at a fairly wide range of approaches to universitylearning, to motivate you to begin your study and build on your own learningstrategies.STUDENT: Mm, that sounds good. What are some of the strategies that are presented OFFICER: Well, we try to cover all aspects of study. Some of the strategies in writing, for example, would be improving your planning for writing, organising your thinking andbuilding some techniques to help you (Q23) write more clearly. With reading,there’ll be sessions aimed at getting into the habit of (Q24) analysing material asyou read it, and tips to help you record and remember what you have read. It reallyis very important to begin reading confidently right from the beginning. STUDENT: Mm.OFFICER: There’s also advice on how to get the most from your lectures and practice in giving confident presentations, as well as how to prepare for exams.STUDENT: What about the motivational side of thingsOFFICER: Ah. Well, there’s a range of motivational exercises that we do to help the students feel (Q25) positive and enthusiastic about their study. The process of learning andexploring a subject can lead to a whole new way of looking at the world, and thestudy skills and techniques that you build up can be applied in all sorts of differentways.STUDENT: Actually, I… I’m very excited about the whole thing of taking up studying again but, you know, I’m a little nervous about whether I’ll manage to get everything done. Isuppose it’s the same for all mature studentsOFFICER: Of course it is. Two of the key components of the course are (Q26) time management and overcoming procrastination. People discover that, once they learnto plan their days, all the work can be accomplished and there’ll still be time forleisure.STUDENT: Is there an enrolment feeOFFICER: Well, er, oh, just a minute, let’s see . . . Ah, the cost is thirty pounds, which includes all course materials and morning tea. You have to arrange your own lunch. STUDENT: That wouldn’t be a problem. I already make sandwiches for my three kids and my wife and myself every day. I won’t have to change my routine.OFFICER: No. Now, I need to tell you that this is a very popular course and it’s essential that you (Q27) book well ahead of time. In fact, the Course Convenor tells me that thereare only five places left.STUDENT: What other course might be good for meOFFICER: There is one other that you could benefit from. It’s simply called ‘Learning Skills for University Study’ and is on (Q28) three consecutive mornings starting on a Monday,from nine to twelve, and costs twenty-five pounds. This is aimed at upgrading thestudy skills most school-leavers have and help them cope with the increaseddemands of university study. It focuses mainly on making students more responsiblefor their own success.STUDENT: What sort of things are covered in this courseOFFICER: Well, basically it’s more advanced thinking, note-taking, reading and writing strategies, but also some input about (Q29) stress management.STUDENT: I think I’d be better off (Q30) starting from the basics and looking at all the strategies, don’t youOFFICER: Yes, from what you’ve told me, I think that’s more in line with your situation. STUDENT: Alright then, um, can I book a place on the ‘Study for Success’ seminar course now OFFICER: Yes. Let me just get out a registration form and take down your details.SECTION 4We’re very grateful that the Committee has agreed that a representative for the Students’Union can present students’ suggestions about the design for the proposed new Union building. We appreciate that some of our ideas may not be feasible in the circumstances, but we do feel that it is important that the ultimate beneficiaries of the facilities should have some say in its design.If I could start by briefly explaining what steps were taken to find out student opinion and how we have arrived at conclusions. Firstly, a meeting was held in the current Union for our SU Committee to explain the options. Then we invited all students to submit written suggestions for the design, placing cards in a suggestion box. These suggestions then provided the basis for the design of a (Q31) questionnaire, which was completed by (Q32) approximately two thousand of the College students over a period of three weeks. Finally, the SU Committee collated the resultsand drew up a report. If I can just hand around a copy of that report. This presentation is essentially a summary and discussion of the key points of this report.So, in broad terms, the consensus was as follows. Firstly, regarding the crucial matter of the site, we presented the three options that you have proposed. One: in the city centre, near the Faculty of (Q33) Education; two: on the outskirts of the city, near the park, and three: out of town, near the (Q34) halls of residence. We asked students to cite reasons for and against these sites and, and there was remarkable agreement on all three. Site One was unpopular because of (Q35) traffic and parking problems. Site Two had a number of supporters, mainly because it was close to (Q36) most lecture rooms. And Site Three, out of town, near the halls of residence, was clearly the most popular because of access from living quarters. It was clear that the Union was mainly to be used after lectures. It was also felt that the large site would allow (Q37) more room for a choice of facilities.Our second area of interest was obviously the facilities: there was minimal interest in having a library on the premises, but one option seemed to be a reading room instead – more useful. We would like the current table games room to be replaced with (Q38) a small gym. And, if possible, a small swimming pool – not, of course, Olympic-sized! There was a large number of respondents in favour of a travel agent’s and insurance centre. We also request that there be the offices of the Student Counselling Centre, moving this from the Refectory. There was, however, much disagreement about whether to build a drama theatre. Just over forty per cent of the respondents were in favour, but a largish minority were strongly against it, claiming that it is (Q39) elitist and a waste of funds. Essentially the jury is out on that.Finally, given the number of unfortunate incidents in the current Union over the past few months, a strong point was repeatedly made about security. The recommendations would be at least (Q40) video surveillance and security personnel who would check Student Union cards on request. We doubt if it would be feasible in.Well, this is the summary of the views of the student population. As I say, fuller details are given in our report but I’m happy to take any questions if you have them . . .。
2023年12月英语六级听力原文及参考答案

2023年12月英语六级听力原文及参考答案听力稿原文section AConversation 1气候变化和全球经济发展W: Professor Henderson could you give us a brief overview of what you do, where you work and your main area of research?M: Well the Center for Climate Research where I work links the science of climate change to issues around economics and policy。
Some of our research is to do with the likely impacts of climate change and all of the associated risks。
W: And how strong is the evidence that climate change is happening that it‘s really something we need to be worried about。
M: Well most of the science of climate change particularly that to do with global warming is simply fact。
But other aspects of the science are less certain or at least more disputed。
And so we‘re really talking about risk what the economics tells us is thatit’s probably cheaper to avoid climate change to avoid the risk than it has to deal with the likely consequences。
四级听力专项答案及原文

一、短对话(Short Conversations)1-5. A C C A C 6-10. D B B B A 11-15. B B C A C 16-20. A C A D A21-25. C C C C B 26-30. A C D A C 31-35. C B C C A 36-40. CC B A A二、长对话(Long Conversations)1-5. D B AC A 6-10. C D A D C 11-15. B A A B A 16-20. D A C B A21-25. C D B C A 26-30. B A D A C 31-35. A A B A B录音文字稿听力理解一、短对话(Short Conversations)Directions:In this section, you will hear 40 short conversations . At the end of each conversation, one question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question 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.1.W: Bob said that Seattle is a great place for conferences.M: He’s certainly in a position to make that comment. He’s been there so often.Q: What does the man say about Bob?2.M: Would you pass me the sports section, please?W: Sure, if you give me the classified ads and local news section.Q: What are the speakers doing?3.M: It’s hard to believe that Susan has already finished her homework.W: Well, she copied Jack’s homework and made a few changes.Q: What does the woman say about Susan?4.W: I read in the newspaper that the novel you are reading is excellent.M: I’ve also read some negative reviews.Q: What can be learned from the conversation?5.W: Good evening, Professor David. My name is Susan Gray. I’m with the local newspaper. Do you mind if I ask you a few questions?M: Not at all. Go ahead, please.Q: What is Susan Gray?6.W: Excuse me, sir. I’m going to send this parcel to London. What’s the postage for it?M: Let me see. It’s one pound and fifty.Q: What is the woman most probably speaking to?7.M: This book is $ 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?8.W: Prof. Clark said that the mid-term exam would cover the first fifteen lessons.M: Really? I thought it would only include the first twelve lessons. Then I must spend the weekend going over the rest of lessons.Q: How many lessons will the man have to review in the weekend?9.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?10.W: Help me with this stack of books, will you, Jack?M: Help you? Do you think I work here?Q: What does Jack mean?11.W: Did you see the film last night?M: I wouldn’t have gone to see it if I had known it’s boring.Q: Where was the man last night?12.W: How do you like the play you saw last night?M: Well, I should have stayed at home.Q: What does the man think of the play?13.W: John told me he had got a second-hand car, do you know how much he paid for it?M: Well, he said he paid 800 dollars for it. I think he got a real bargain.Q: What does the man think of the price of the car?14.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 for all of them.Q: How does the man feel about the interview?15.W: Your sister Jane didn’t recognize me at first.M: I’m not surprised. Why don’t you lose some weight?Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?16.W: How noisy outside! I can’t concentrate on my s tudy.M: If you close the door, the noise will decrease.Q: What’s the man’s suggestion?17.W: The Students’ English club is having a party on Sunday night. Can you come?M: I’d like to. But I work at a restaurant on weekends.Q: Why can’t the man go to the party?18.M: I wish I could see George here.W: He was planning to come. But a moment ago his wife called to say that he had to take hisfather to the hospital.Q: Who was ill?19.M: If you are in a hurry, you can take the subway. If you want to go sightseeing, take a bus. W: Actually, I don’t have to be at the conference before noon.Q: What will the woman probably do?20.W: How long will it take to stay out of school?M: That depends. You still have a fever. Let me take your pulse.Q: What’s the man’s occupation?21.W: Can I see a pair of shoes like the black ones in the window? I need a size six-and-a-half. M: I’m sorry, but that style doesn’t come in half sizes. I can show you a seven.Q: What’s the man’s occupation?22.M: Has the latest China Daily arrived yet? Today is already Tuesday.W: Sorry, it’s late. Probably not until the day after tomorrow.Q: On what day of the week will the newspaper arrive?23.M: It’s 9:40 now. I’ll meet you in 20 minutes at the bus stop.W: Would you please wait for me one more hour, I have some other things to do.Q: What time will they meet at the bus stop according to the woman?24.W: Jim, let’s start making plans for our vacation.M: But, Mary, I don’t get my vacation until July. That’s not for s ix months.Q: When did the conversation take place?25.M: When I go on a diet, I eat only grapefruit and that takes off weight quickly.W: I prefer to eat whatever I want and then run to lose weight.Q: What causes the man’s weight loss?26.M: I thought it would be fun if we all went to see that new movie downtown.W: Count me out. I’ve heard it’s not worth the money.Q: What does the woman mean?27.M: I’d like to drive to the concert, but my brother has the car tonight.W: Who needs a car? We can take the subway if we go a little earlier.Q: What does the woman mean?28.M: That test is supposed to be easy.W: Not many people do well in it though, do they?Q: What does the woman think about the test?29.W: This room is so stuffy I can hardly breathe!M: I think they should ban smoking here, don’t you?Q: Why is the woman complaining?30.M: You couldn’t have finished that novel already?W: But I did.Q: What does the woman mean?31.W: Peter has been doing poorly in school this term.M: His sister Jane is no better than he is.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?32.W: I don’t know what I’m going to wear to the party. All of my clothes look so old and I can’t afford something new.M: Why don’t you wear your black silk dress?Q: What is the woman going to do?33.W: Do you like the dark?M: I’d prefer the light. Would you please turn on the light?Q: What does the man want the woman to do?34.W: How do you like the car I just bought?M: Well, it seems to run well, but I think it needs a new paint job.Q: What does the man think of the car?35.M: Excuse me, would you please tell me when the next flight to Los Angeles is?W: Sure, the next flight to Los Angeles is two hours from now, but if you do not mind transferring at San Francisco, you can board now.Q: What do you learn from this conversation?36.W: How often did you write home?M: I used to write home once a week.Q: What do you understand from the man’s answer?37.W: Did you visit the TV tower when you had vacation in Shanghai last summer?M: I couldn’t make it last July, but I finally visited it three months later. I plan to visit it again sometime next year.Q: What do we learn about the man?38.W: Shall we have an English test this afternoon?M: It is postponed because the teacher has to attend a meeting.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?39.W: How is George doing? Is he doing all right?M: He is doing fine now. He planned to change his job for a while but finally decided to keep the present one.Q: What can we learn about George from this conversation?40.M: Are you telling me you don’t have a housekeeper?W: No, we don’t. If you make a mess, you clean it up yourself.Q: What do we learn from this conversation?二、长对话(Long Conversations)Directions: In this part, you will hear 10 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear some questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.Conversation 1M: Hello, I have a reservation for tonight.W: Your name, please?M: Nelson, Charles Nelson.W: OK, Mr. Nelson, that’s a room for five and …M: Excuse me? You mean a room for five pounds? I didn’t know the special was so good.W: No, no, no, according to our records, a room for five guests was booked under your name. M: No, no, hold on. You must have two guests under the name.W: OK, let me check this again. Oh, here we are.M: Yes?W: Charles Nelson, a room for one for the nineteen…M: Wait, wait, it was tonight, not tomorrow night.W: Ehm, hmm, I don’t think we have any rooms for tonight. There is a conference going on in town and, let’s see, yeah, no rooms.M: Oh, come on, you must have something! Anything!W: Well, let, let me check my computer here. Ah!M: What?W: There has been a cancellation for this evening. A honeymoon suite is now available.M: Great, I’ll take it.W: But I’ll have to charge you a hu ndred and fifty pounds for the night.M: What? I should get a discount for the inconvenience!W: Well, the best I can give you is a 10% discount, plus a ticket for a free continental breakfast. M: Hey, isn’t the breakfast free anyway?W: Well, only on weekends.M: I want to talk to the manager.W: Wait, wait, wait, Mr. Nelson, I think I can give you an additional 15% discount!Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. What’s the man’s problem?2. Why did the hotel clerk say th ey didn’t have any rooms for that night?3. What did the clerk say about the breakfast in the hotel?4. What did the man imply he would do at the end of the conversation?Conversation 2M: Hi, Serena, what are you doing?W: I’m carrying it to my apartment.M: That box looks heavy, Serena.W: Yes, surely it is.M: Can I help you carry it up to your apartment?W: Thanks. This chair was on sale, but I wasn’t thinking about the stairs. I wish we had an elevator in this building!M: I’ve got this side. Hey, Ser ena, by the way, I was wondering: what do you do during the day? W: Well, on weekdays I usually get up at ten. I’ll go on the Internet or read the paper for two hours.Then I eat lunch around noon. If I have time, I’ll go catch a matinee at the theater ove r at the mall.M: It’s great. When do you go to work?W: I catch a bus at three thirty, and I get to the office about forty-five minutes later. Wait, let me unlock the door.M: Oh, it is really a kind of relaxing life style. And what time do you come back?W: Here in the corner is fine, thanks. Uh, I get home pretty late, usually after one in the morning. M: Really? What exactly is your job?W: Oh, I thought you knew. I’m a TV announcer. I do WNTV’s entertainment reports! Haven’t you seen me before?M: Ge e, I’m sorry. I never watch TV. But if I am free, I will watch your entertainment program on TV.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5. Who are the speakers?6. What do the speakers do with the box?7. At what time does the woman usually arrive at work?Conversation 3W: Dr. Carter’s Office.M: Yes, I’d like to make an appointment to see Dr. Carter, please. This is my first visit and my name is Ronald Schuller.W: And may I ask who referred you to our office?M: Uh, I drove past your office yesterday.W: Okay. How about the day after tomorrow on Wednesday at 4: 00 o’clock?M: Uh. Do you happen to have an opening in the morning? I usually pick up my kids from school around that time.W: Okay. Um…how about Tuesday at 8:00 A.M. or Thursday at 8:15 A.M.?M: Well, in that case, Thursday would be fine. And my phone number is 643-0547.W: Alright. And what’s the nature of your visit?M: Well, to tell the truth, I fell from a ladder two days ago while painting my house, and I sprained my ankle when my foot landed in a paint can. I’m most concerned that the swelling in my ankle hasn’t gone down yet. Uh, the paint can is still on my foot.W: Look, Mr. Schuller. Please come in today. I don’t think your case can wait.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. From the conversation, how did the man probably find out about Dr. Carter?9. Why can’t the man make it Wednesday at 4:00 o’clock?10. Which of the following statements is true?11. Why did the man want to see the doctor?Conversation 4W: So, how are things going, Steve?M: Well, to be honest, Carla, I was feeling great on Saturday, but I started to feel sick Sunday afternoon, I thought I’d get better, but I feel worse than before. And I’m really worr ied because I’m scheduled to give a presentation at work on Friday, so I have to be better by then.W: Well, what seems to be the problem?M: Well, I thought I had the flu, but the doctor said it was just a bad cold. He gave me some cold medicine to take c are of my stuffy nose and fever. I’m supposed to take the medicine three times a day after eating, but it doesn’t seem to help. He also told me to stay off my feet for a day or so, but I’m so busy these days.W: Listen! Forget about that medicine! I have just the thing to get rid of bad colds. You see, my mom is really good at herbal medicine.M: Oh, no, thanks.W: Ah, come on! Give it a try. You just take some of my mom’ herbal tea and drink it four times a day. Believe me. You’ll be up and dancing around in no time.M: Dancing around in no time, right? Well, I guess. Nothing else seems to be doing the job.W: Great. I’ll come by your place at 7: 30. See you then.Questions 12 to 14 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. What was one of the things the doctor asked Steve to do?13. Which of the following statements is true?14. What does Steve decide to do?Conversation 5W: Elizabeth Martin speaking.M: Dr. Martin, my name is Mark Johnson. My roommate, Benjamin Jones, is in your art history class. Uh-m, Art History 502?W: Yes.M: Well, he is sick and won’t be in your class today. He asked me to bring his term paper to your office in the afternoon.W: OK. The paper is due by 3 o’clock. But I have a meeting this afternoon. So you can drop it off with the secretary of the art history department. She’ll see that I get it.M: Ok. Oh I almost forgot. I’m a biology major. But my advisor told me that I need one more humanities course to graduate. I’ve noticed that you are teaching a course on lan dscape painters next semester. Could you tell me a little bit about it?W: Sure. Well, it’s a course for non-art majors. We’ll be looking at several different painters and examining their works. We’ll also look into the history and politics of the era in w hich they lived.M: That sounds interesting. What else is required?W: There is no final exam. And there is only one required book. But each student has to give a major presentation about the individual painter at the end of the course.M: Hmm. It sounds g ood. Will you be in your office later today? I’d like to talk with you some more.W: Well, my meeting’s scheduled to last all afternoon. Why don’t you stop by tomorrow? Any time in the afternoon. My office is in the fine arts building right next to the library.M: Thanks. I’ll do that.Questions 15 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.is the major reason for the man to call the woman?does the man almost forget to do?is one thing the students will be required to do in the course the woman teaches?does the woman suggest the man do?Conversation 6W: Now I’ve got your background, let’s talk about the management trainee scheme. What exactly do you think a manager does?M: I don’t know a great deal about the work.W: But have you got any ideas about it? You must have thought about it.M: Well, er, I suppose he has a lot of, er, what is called, policy-making to do. And, mm, he’d have to know how to work with people and all about the company.W: Mmm.M: Yes, I, er, should think a manager must know, er, something about all aspects of the work. W: Yes, that’s right. We like our executive staff to undergo a thorough training. Young men on our trainee scheme have to work through every branch in the company.M: Well, if I had to do it, I suppose. But I was thinking that my French and German would mean that I could specialize in overseas work. I’d like to be some sort of an export salesman and travel abroad.W: You know the charm of travelling abroad disappears when you’ve got to work hard. It’s not all fun and game.M: Oh, yes, I realize that. It’s just that my knowledge of languages would be useful.W: Now, Mr. Smith, is there anything you want to ask me?M: Well, there is one or two things. I’d like to know if I’d have to sign a contract, what the salary is and what the prospects are.W: With our scheme, Mr. Smith, there is no contract involved. Your progress is kept under constant review. If we, at any time, decide we don’t like you, then that’s that! We reserve the right to dismiss you. Of c ourse, you have the same choice about us. As for salary, you’d be on our fixed scale starting at 870 pounds. For the successful trainee, the prospects are very good. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. How does Mr. Sm ith sound when asked what a manager’s role is?20. What does Mr. Smith say he would like to do?21. Which of the following statements about the management trainee scheme is true?Conversation 7M: Is the relationship between parents and children in China very different from that in America, Han Jing?W: No, I don’t think so. But I have noticed a few differences.M: Oh, such as?W: Well, parents here seem to give their children a lot more freedom than in China. Don’t young people lose respect for their parents because of that?M: I don’t think so. My parents still give me a lot of advice, bur after I turned 18 they never triedto force me to do things I didn’t want to do. I think I respect them more for this, not less.W: You seem very close to your parents.M: I am. I know a lot of my friends feel their parents don’t understand them, but I’m lucky—I get along really well with mine. What about you?W: I love my parents, but we don’t always get along very well with each other. They try to control me too much.M: How come?W: Well, family value is very important in China. It’s traditionally the parents’ duty to look after their children, no matter how old they are. Your parents treat you as an adult; mine treat me like a kid.M: But they let you come to America to study on your own.W: Yes, but I had to spend about 3 years persuading them!M: Oh, really? Anyhow, you succeeded, and that means they love you so much.W: Yeah, you’re right.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. What does the conversation mainly discuss?23. Which of the following is TRUE about the parents in America?24. Why does the man in the conversation say he feels lucky?25. Where do you think this conversation take place?Conversation 8M: Susan, do you happen to know where the movie theatre is downtown? The one near the hospital.W: Yeah. Why do you ask?M: Well, on Monday, I asked Jane out on a date for this coming Saturday night.W: Wow. You’ve really been seeing a lot of her lately. Sounds great. Okay, write down these directions so you don’t get lost.M: Okay, go ahead.W: First, drive down 1st Street going west, cross the river, and keep going straight until Pine Street.Then turn left, and the movie theatre is the second building on the right. It’s next to the church. M: Got it. Now, can you recommend any nice restaurants?W: Yeah. The Tacos serves excellent Mexican food.M: Well, where’s that?W: Well, starting from the movie theatre, go south on Pine Street, cross 2nd Street, and drive to 3rd Stre et. You’ll see a parking lot on the left side of the street.M: Okay, then what?W: Then turn left on 3rd Street and drive east. The Tacos is the building just before the river on the left side. I think it’s open weekdays from 10:30 in the morning to 11:30 at night, but it stays open until midnight on the weekends.M: Okay, I think I’ve driven by there before. Great, thanks a lot.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the conversation you have just heard.26. When is the man going out with Jane?27. Where is the movie theatre located?28. What time does the restaurant close on Sundays?Conversation 9M: Hello.W: Hello, welcome to “Active”radio program. What’s your name?M: Jim.W: What’s your problem?M: Er...well I’m er...beginning to lose hair. Er, I went to the doctor, but he just said there was nothing I could do about it. He said it was probably hereditary. My father was bald by the time he was thirty.W: And how old are you?M: Me? I’m twenty-eight.W: And are losing a lot of hair then?M: Well, it comes out a lot when I comb my hair and you can see a thin part on the top of my head.W: Does that really worry you, Jim?M: Well, I don’t like it. It’s old, you know, looks old. I don’t want to look like a middle-aged man at twenty-eight. And I wonder if there is some special shampoo I should use, and if you could tell me one that I should buy, something like that, you know, to stop it getting worse.W: Well, you know, Jim, to be honest with you there’s not really a lot you can do about it, actually, I’m afrai d. I mean, baldness is one of those things that, in my experience, you just have to accept. Some men find it more difficult to accept baldness than others. There is one piece of advice, though, Jim, and that’s don’t try to comb your hair over the bald or t hin patch.Whatever you do, don’t comb it over because that usually looks ridiculous. And the other thing that usually looks ridiculous is a man with a wig, that is, the false hairpiece. Don’t let anyone persuade you to buy one of those false hairpiece things, because they usually look much worse than a bald man. I actually think bald men can look very attractive. My husband is bald and I think it really suits him.Questions 29 to 32 are based on the conversation you have just heard.29. What’s probably the reason for the man’s baldness?30. What does the woman suggest to the man?31. Where do you think this conversation takes place?32. What does the woman think of her husband’s baldness?Conversation 10M: Sara, I’ve heard that you want to move into a ho mestay family. Is that correct?W: Yes, that’s right. I’ve been staying with my aunt. Now my cousin is arriving from Singapore and my aunt needs the room for him.M: Oh, that’s bad luck. Well, I’ll need to get some particulars first. Sara, what’s your full name? W: Sara Lim, and that’s Sara without the “h”at the end.M: Mmm. How old are you?W: 23, only just. It was my birthday on the 21st of August.M: Happy Birthday for yesterday. How long have you been in Australia?W: A year in Adelaide and six months in Sydney. I prefer Sydney, and I’ve got more friends here. M: What’s your address at your aunt’s house?百度文库- 让每个人平等地提升自我W: Flat one, 539 Forest Road, Canterbury. And the post code is 2036.M: OK. What are you studying now?W: I was studying General English in Adelaide and now I’m doing Academic English, because I’m trying to get into Medicine next year.M: That sounds good, but it’ll take you a long time. When would you like to move out from your aunt’s?W: My cousin arrives on Friday morning, so I’d better be out on T hursday.M: Is that the seventh of September?W: Yes, that’s right.Questions 33 to 35 are based on the conversation you have just heard.33. Why does the woman want to move into a homestay family?34. How long has the woman been in Australia?35. What does the woman want to study?11。
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第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)答案及听力原文答案:1~5 ACACC 6~10 ABBBC 11~15 BABAC 16~20 AACBC听力原文:Text 1M:Excuse me,where is the closest place to eat?W:Down the street about four blocks.It is just in front of the hospital.Text 2M:Mary,just stay here.Don’t get into the water; the sea is getting rough now.W:I see,and I prefer it here on the sand.Text 3M:Do you think you feel energetic enough to walk to our study group session tonight?W:If there is one! I guess you haven’t heard the weather report.It’s said a foot of snow is expected.Text 4M:Before we go to the movie theatre,I have to stop at the bank and get some money.W:Don’t worry about that.This is my treat.Text 5W:Mary says that both sides of the streets will be decorated with colored flags and flowers to wele the famous film stars.Is it true?M:Yes.It is the first time that our city has had so many superstars at the same time.W:Then we will have a most exciting weekend.Text 6W:Um,yes.The car is in pretty good condition.I only use it to go to work and back.M:Yes,but the body’s rather rusty(生锈的).Look at these scratches here.It needs a lot of work.W:Mmm.But it’s got a new battery and um,three new tires.Oh,and it’s just been serviced.The engine is almost perfect.M:All right.I’ll give you$2,000.W:Oh,no.It’s worth a lot more.M:2,000 in cash.Take it or leave it.W:Um,I’m sorry.I’d rather wait for a better offer.M:OK,it’s up to you.Text 7W:Are you being helped,sir?M:No,I’m just looking around.Well,I wonder what is the difference between the Chinese ink painting and Western oil painting.W:I think oil paint ings are created by colours and brush touches while traditional Chinese paintings are by lines and strokes.M:I see.Thank you.Isn’t this painting of a pretty girl chasing a butterfly done with fine and delicate strokes?W:Right you are,sir.It’s of a school of painting known as Gongbi in China.M:Fine,and I also like that painting of mountains and waters.W:Ah,this is a landscap e painting in the freesketch style.We call it “Xieyi” or impressionistic painting.M:Sounds great!I’ll take these two.By the way,are they reproduced by your studio?W:Yes,the process of making a reproduction is quite plicated.It usually involves more than ten steps.Text 8M:Hi.I’m going door to door tonight to tell people about the student action union.Do you have a few minutes?W:Sure.You know I think I read something in the newspaper last week.M:Yeah.There was an article about this in the last issue.See,we’re trying to protect some of the open spaces on campus.W:That’s right.You’re the group that’s opposing the extension of the parking lot next to Swing Hall,right?M:That’s us.We just feel that it’s important to save some of the natural beauty of the campus.Some of those trees are hundreds of years old.W:It is a pretty spot.My friends and I have had picnics over there.M:Then you understand how we feel.We’re organizing a meeting on Thursday afternoon to get the administration to reconsider the parkinglot plan.W:Well,I have a class on Thursday afternoon.M:But,maybe you could sign this petition(请愿书).We’re going to submit it to the administration to demonstrate how the students feel about this.W:Sure,I’ll sign it.M:And let me leave you this pamphlet about the student action union.Maybe you could e to some of our meetings.We get together once a month.W:OK.But it depends on whether I am free at that time.Text 9W:Why are you rushing around like a chicken with its head cut off?M:I’ve been invited to my American friend’s house tonight.W:So why are you in such a hurry?M:I was told the party would start at eight.W:Relax.Relax.In America if someone tells you a party starts at eight,you’d better arrive between 8:30 and 9:00. M:You are joking! How e?W:Oh,I don’t know.It’s just the custom here.M:I’ve never been to a party in America before.Can you give me some ideas about what it’s like?W:Well,there is almost always alcohol—beer,wine,whisky—and generally some small snacks to eat and sometimesa lateevening snack is served about 11 or 12 o’clock.M:And what do people do at parties?W:Sometimes they just sit or stand around in groups and talk,but often parties involve music and dancing.M:I can’t dance.W:You don’t have to dance if you don’t want to,but you should try it a few times.Maybe you’ll like it.M:If I stand around and talk to others all night,I’ll never get to this party.W:OK.Have a good time.M:Thanks.Text 10Many cities have interesting nicknames.However,New Orleans,Louisiana probably has more nicknames than any other American city.One website lists more than twenty nicknames.The most famous is The Big Easy.It describes the gentle,slow and easygoing way of life in New Orleans.So how did the city get this nickname? In the early nineteen hundreds,there was a dance hall in New Orleans called The Big Easy.But the nickname did not bee famous until the early nineteen seventies.That was when a Louisiana newspaper writer began calling New Orleans by this name.She pared the easygoing way of life there to the hurried pace of life in New York City.In nineteen seventy,James Con away wrote a crime novel called The Big Easy.The story was set in New Orleans.In nineteen eightyseven,that book was made into a film which made the nickname even more popular.New Orleans has other nicknames.One of them is“The Crescent (新月状物) City”.During the nineteenth century,new neighborhoods expanded out from what is now known as the French Quarter.These areas followed the great curve of the Mississippi River,giving New Orleans the shape of a crescent.Another nickname is“The Birthplace of Jazz”because that kind of music started in New Orleans.It is also called “Mardi Gras City” for the wild celebrations and parades that take place there every year.And,there is a nickname that uses the short way to write New Orleans and Louisiana.If you do not want to use the plete name,you can call the city NOLA.第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)A【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B【解析】【导语】这是一篇应用文。
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听力5原文及答案(Text 1)W: If the traffic wasn’t so bad, I should have been home at six o’clock.M: What a pity! Henry was here to see you.(Text 2)W: Excuse me, I was told I could find Dr. Johnson here.M: And you have.(Text 3)W: I’m very glad that I have th e chance to know about your work. How are you getting on with your new medicine against AIDS?M: Quite well. As an expert of studying AIDS, I have a long way to go. Well...W: Thank you very much.(Text 4)W: Good afternoon.M: Good afternoon. I have a table for two under the name of Black.W: Yes, sir. Would you come this way? Will this table do for you?M: That’ll be fine.(Text 5)M: I’ll pick you up at 8:00 tomorrow morning.W: What time shall we get to London?M: By 11:00 if the traffic isn’t too heavy.(Text 6)M: Mondays are terrible. Our timetable is filled with difficult subjects.W: Like what?M: Well...like English, French, Geography and Biology in the morning, followed byMaths in the afternoon.W: What’s your favorite day of the week?M: Oh, Wednesday without doubt. We have an easy morning: just Art and Music followed by Sport all afternoon.W: That sounds nice.(Text 7)M:(To himself ) I really overslept. Oh, boy, eleven o’clock. I need something to eat.I’m hungry(Ring...Ring...)W:(Front desk). Can I help you?M: Yeah, hi. This is Room 327. Is your dining-room still open?W: I’m sorry, sir. The dining-room closes at 10:30.M: Oh, no. Well, do you know where I can get some dinner?W: Just call Room Service at extension 121. You can order a light meal from them.They’ll send it up to your room.M: OK. Thanks. I’ll give them a call.(Text 8)W: Clinic. Can I help you?M: Good afternoon. This is Frank Stone. I want to make an appointment with Dr.Milton, please.W: Yes, of course, Mr Stone. We have you on our records. Can you manage this afternoon?M: I’m afraid not. I can manage tomorrow.W: I’m afraid, Dr. Milton’s not on duty tomorrow. He’ll be here the day after tomorrow. That’s Thursday, March 27th.M: Fine.W: Will 5:30 be all right?M: Well, yes. But what time is the clinic closed?W: We start from 9:00 am and close at 7:00 pm on weekdays. We don’t work at the weekend.M: I prefer a later time so that I can come along after work.W: Then what about 6:15?M: Well, that’s fine.(Text 9)M: Hi, Jeanie. Why have you come to school an hour earlier?W: I want to get a front row seat and review one more time before the test. Why are you here so early, Jack?M: I get out of my car here this time every day. You seem to be nervous about your lessons. Have you finished your review?W: I’ve only been studying night and day for the last week. If I don’t get an A in this class, I won’t get the support of my country. Why do you seem so calm?M: This class is really just a review for me. I’ve been learning it for two years.W: That’s lucky for you.M: Jeanie, can you guess what the test will be like? Will it be difficult?W: I hope not. But I’m still worried about it.M: Well, cheer up. Hope for good luck.W: Thanks for wishing me luck.(Text 10)I am an animal lover. The other day, I went to a park in which there was a huge bird nest, the size of a football field. The nest is as tall as a four-story building. Itallows birds of all kinds to live with much more freedom than the traditional small birdcage. Within the nest, visitors can see different birds walk or fly freely everywhere without being afraid of people. There is a lake in the middle of the bird nest. Wild ducks and white swans swim on the lake, looking for food thrown down by visitors. Before I left the bird nest, I attended a bird show, in which some birds were trained to speak, some to play basketball and some to ride bikes. Of course they are toy balls and bikes, very small. I liked the show very much.参考答案:1-5 BBCAA 6-10 BABCA 11-15 CBCBA 16-20 CACBA。
《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。
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听力原文:听第一段材料,回答第1至3题。
W: Hey, Paul! Mom says “turn the computer off” because dinner is ready.M: OK. Tell her I’ll be down soon. I need a few more minutes.W: You could just save your progress, you know.M: I’m not playing a computer game. I’m trying to buy Cui Jian’s concert tickets. If I come now, I’ll miss out.W: I didn’t know you love rock music! I thought you only listened to rap nowadays.M: Just because I don’t like those Korean pop bands you’re crazy about, it doesn’t mean I don’t like different types of music.W: If you say so.M: Besides, the tickets aren’t for me. They’re for Mom and Dad, for Dad’s birthday.W: Really?M: Yes. They were both big fans of him at university. I want it to be a surprise, so can you keep it a secret for me?W: OK. I’ll tell them you’re finishing your homework.M: Thanks.W: Come down as soon as possible. Mom has cooked some nice fish.M: Oh, that’s my favorite dish. I’m coming soon!W: And we’ll have beef and chicken, too.Question One: What is the possible relationship of the two speakers?Question Two: What is Paul doing online?Question Three: What dish does Paul like best?听第二段材料,回答第4至6题.M: What are you doing. Lisa?W: Watching a German film. I’m going to spend all next year in Germany, and I think I should know more about its culture.M: You mean you have been accepted into the program?W: I sure have.M: That’s wonderful. You must be excited.W: Excited but nervous. You know, I have to work on some basic conversation skills.M: I totally agree. How much German can you understand?W: Only a little now. But I’m going to take a special language class next month.I think I can understand a lot more after I finish the class.M: Surely you will. I wish I were as clever as you are at foreign languages. I would love to study abroad to have some different learning experiences.W: Then why don’t you? The school has a lot of programs that don’t require the knowledge of a foreign language. You can have a try.M: Oh, really? I thought all programs required one to know a foreign language. I’m going to have a look. Thank you for letting me know this.W: You’re welcome. Good luck, Michael.Question Four: Why is Lisa learning German?Question Five: Why is Lisa feeling nervous?Question Six: What is Michael probably going to do next?听第三段材料,回答第7至10题。
Nicholas Sparks is an American author and storyteller. He has been writing books since 1985 when he was 20 years old. Many of his book have been turned into Hollywood films. Although not all of his books were sold to Hollywood, all of his books have been The New York Times best-sellers. He has sold more than 100 million copies all over the world, with over 65 million of them within the United States alone. Sparks has become a very successful writer, and he always says it’s because he had a good education. He once said, “The education I received prepared me for the world I would be facing in the future”. Even though his personal wealth has reached as much as 75 million dollars or so, Sparks seems to live the values he presents in his books. He is very generous with his money and tries to help others in need. In 2011, he and his wife created an organization called the Nicholas Sparks Foundation. The organization aims to support children from poor families in the countryside because they know that one in four kids in American countryside is poor and they want to change that through education.Question Seven: When does Sparks begin to write books?Question Eight: How many books has Sparks sold so far?Question Nine: What made Sparks a successful writer in his opinion? Question Ten: What is the purpose of Sparks’ organization?参考答案第一部分听力(共两节,满分20分)第一节听力理解(共6小题,每小题2分,满分12分)1.B2.C3.A4.A5.C6.B第二节回答问题(共4小题,每小题2分,满分8分)7. When he was 20 years old/In 1985.8. More than 100 million (copies).9. (A good) education.10. Support children from poor families (in the countryside)第二部分阅读(共三节,满分40分)第一节阅读理解(共10小题;每小题2分,满分20分)21. C→22. B→23. D→24. E→25. A第三节选句填空(共5小题,每小题2分,满分10分)26.D 27.B 28.C 29.A 30.E第三部分综合应用(共两节,满分30分)第一节完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)第二节语法填空(共10小题:每小题分,满分15分)第四部分词汇基础(共20分)第一节词义匹配(共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分)56. C57. G58. D59. F60. A 61. B62. E63. F64. D65. G第二节单词拼写(每空1分,满分10分)66 responsible 67 convenient 68 environment 69 surrounded 70 powerful71 recovering 72 unfortunately 73 replace 74 graduated 75 congratulations第五部分书面表达(共40分)第一节完成句子(每小题3分,满分15分)76 apply for a job77 catch up with78 hit him on the head79 were/ are let/ set off80 As the/ an old saying goes第二节应用文写作(满分25分)A Possible Version:Dear Michelle,I’d love to express my thanks for your invitation and warm reception at your birthday party. I did have a great time that day.The party left a deep impression on me. I not only made some new friends but also gained happiness from those wonderful activities. What impressed me most was watching the video that your parents specially made to record your growth. Many guests, including me, were really moved by your pare nts’ deep care and love for you. We all admire such a warm and sweet family you have.It was so amazing a day and I’d like to preserve those precious moments. Would you mind sharing the videos and photos of the party? I would really appreciate that.Sincerely yours,Li Hua。