成熙英语_中级班_听力脚本(新版)
I-show中级班文本
I-show 中级班文本Intermediate 1-1M:Oh, I’m really sorry, are you OK?W:I’m fine, but I’M not very good at this.M:Neither am I, say are you from south America? Did you grow up there?W:Yes, I did, but my family moved here 8years ago when I was in high school.M:And where did you learn the rollerblade?W:Here in the park, this is only my second time.M:Well, it’s my first time, can you give me some lessons?W:Sure, just follow me.M:By the way, my name is Ted.W:And I’m Anna, nice to meet you.Intermediate 1-2M:Hey, hey! That was fun. Thanks for the lesson!W:No problem. So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?M:I work in a travel agency.W:Really! What do you do here?M:I’m in charge of their computers.W:Oh, so you’re computer specialist.M:Well, sort of. Yeah, I guess so.W:That’s great. Then maybe you can give me some help with a computer course I’m taking. M:Oh, sure~ But only if you promise to give me some more rollerblading lessons.W:It’s a deal!Intermediate 2W1:Where are you from originally, Yu Hong?W2:I’m from China~ from near Shanghai.W1:And when did you move here?W2:I came here after I graduated from college. That was in 1992.W1:And what do you do now?W2:I’m a transportation engineer.W1:I see. So you’re an immigrant to the United States.W2:Yes, that’s right.W1:What are some of the difficulties of being an immigrant in the U.S.?W2:Oh, that’s not an easy question to answer. There are so many things, really. I guess one of thebiggest difficulty is that I don’t have any relatives here. I mean, I have a lot of friends, but that’snot the same thing. In China, on holidays or the weekend, we visit relatives. It isn’t the samehere.W1:And what did you miss the most from home?W2:Oh, that’s easy: my mom’s soup! She makes great soup! I really miss my mother’s cooking.Intermediate 3-1M:Hey! Are these pictures of you when you were a kid?W:Yeah! That’s me in front of my uncle’s beach house. When I was a kid, we used to spend twoweeks there every summer.M:Wow, I bet that was fun!W:Yeah. We always had a great time. Every day we used to get up early and walk along the beach.I had a great shell collection. In fact, I think it’s still up in the attic!M:Hey, I used to collect shells, too, when I was a kid. But my parents threw them out!Intermediate 3-2M:You know what I remember most about growing up?W:What?M:Visiting my grandparent’s house. You know, on holidays and stuff. They lived way out of thecountry, and my granddad had a horse named Blackie. He taught me how to ride. I just love thathorse-and she loved me, too! I used to really enjoy spending time at my grandparents’house.And every time I came back, Blackie remembered me.W:Ah, memories!Intermediate 4-1W:Why is there never a bus when you want one?M:Good question. There aren’t enough buses on this route.W:Sometimes I feel like writing a letter to the paper.M:Good idea. You should say that we need more subway lines, too.W:Yeah, there should be more public transportation in general.M:And fewer cars! There’re too much traffic.W:Say, is that our bus coming?M:Yes, it is. But, look, it’s full.W:Oh,no! Let’s go and get a cup of coffee. We can talk about this letter I’m going to write.Intermediate 4-2M:So, are you really going to write a letter to the paper?W:Sure, I’m going to say something about the buses. They’re too old. We need more modernbuses~ nice air conditioned ones.M:And they need to put more buses on the road.W:Right, and there are too many cars downtown, and there isn’t enough parking.M:That’s for sure. It’s impossible to find a parking space downtown these days.W:I think they should ban private cars downtown between nine and five.M:Oh, you mean they should allow any cars except taxis and buses during regular workday? M:Hmm~ That sounds like a really good idea.Intermediate 5-1W:Excuse me, could you tell me where the bank is?M:There’s one upstairs, across from the duty-free shop.W:Oh, thanks. Do you know what time it opens?M:It shouldn’t be open now. It opens at 8 a.m.W:Good. And can you tell me how often the buses leave for the city?M:You need to check at the transportation counter. It’s right down the hall.W:OK. And one more thing. Do you know where the nearest restroom is?M:Right behind you, ma’am. See that sign?W:Oh, thanks a lot.Intermediate 5-2W:Excuse me. It’s me again. I’m sorry. I need some more information-if you don’t mind.M:Not at all.W:Thanks. Do you know how much a taxi costs to the city?M:Well, it depends on the traffic, of course. But it usually costs about $40.W:$40? I guess I’ll take the bus. That means I have almost an hour till the next one. Where could Ifind an inexpensive restaurant in the airport? Maybe a fast-food place?M:Go upstairs and turn right. You’ll see the snack bar on your left.W:Thanks very much. Have a nice day!M:You, too.Intermediate 6M:Quite a number of things have been done to help solve traffic problems in Singapore. Forexample, motorists must buy a special pass if they want to drive into the downtown businessdistrict. They can go into the business district only if they have the pass displayed on theirwindshield. Another thing Singapore has done is to make it difficult to buy cars. People have toapply for a certificate if they want to buy a car. And the number of certificates is limited. Noteveryone can get one. There is also a high tax on cars. So it costs three or four times as much tobuy a car in Singapore as it does in, say, the United States or Canada. The other thing Singaporehas done is to build an excellent public transportation system. Their subway system is one of thebest in the world. And there is also a very good and taxi and bus system.Intermediate 7M:What do you think?W1:Well, it has just as many bedrooms as the last apartment. And the living room is huge.W2:But the bedrooms are too small. And there isn’t enough closet space for my clothes.M:And it’s not as cheap as the last apartment we saw.W1:But that apartment was dark and dingy. And it was in a dangerous neighborhood.M:Let’s see if the real estate agent has something else to show us. Well, how do you like thisplace, then?W2:Oh, it’s much better than that other one. The thing I like best is the bedrooms. They are huge!W1:Yes, they are nice and big.W2:And they are two bathrooms! I could have my own bathroom!W1:Yes, I guess you could.W2:The only problem is the color of the living room. I really don’t like those dark green walls.M:Oh, I’m we can change the color if we want to.Intermediate 8-1M:Creative Rentals. Good morning.W:Hello. I’m calling the apartment you have for rent.M:Yes, what can I tell you about it?W:Where is it exactly?M:It’s on King Street, just off the freeway.W:Oh, near the freeway. Can you hear the traffic?M:Yes, I’m afraid you do hear some. But the apartment has lots of space. It has three bedroomsand a very large living room.W:I see. And is it in a new building?M:Well, the building is about 50 years old.W:Uh-huh. Well, I’ll think about it.M:OK, thanks for calling.W:Thank you. Bye.Intermediate 8-2W:Hello?M:Hello. Is the apartment you’re advertising still available?W:Yes, it is.M:Can you tell me a little about it?W:Well, it’s a perfect apartment for one person. It’s one room with a kitchen at one end. M:I see. And is it far away from the subway?W:There’s subway station just down the street. Actually, the apartment is located rightdowntown., so you step out of the building and there are stores and restaurant everywhere. Butit’s on a high floor, so you don’t hear any street or traffic noise.M:It’s sounds just like the kind of place I’m looking for. I’d like to come see it, please.W:Sure, let me give you the address.Intermediate 9-1M:Yeah, I really need a change. I’ve been doing the same thing for over five years now, and I’mjust learning anything new. It’s the same routine every day, and I’m really sick of sitting in front ofthe computer. I think I need to try something totally different. I want to be in a professionthatinvolves meeting people.Intermediate 9-2W:I really need to join a club or sports team to give me something to do on weekends. I get reallybored on the weekends. And if I joined a club, I’d probably get to meet people and make newfriends.Intermediate 9-3M:I should take a typing course this summer. I really need it for my school work. And people saythat if you can type really well, it’s something you’ll find useful later in life.Intermediate 9-4W:Gosh, I really have to go on a diet. I’ve gained ten pounds since last year, and everyone tells me I look fat. And if I don’t lose weight now, I won’t be able to get into any of my summerclothes.Intermediate 10-1M1:So, where are you working now, Terry?M2:Oh, I’m still at the bank. I don’t like it, though.M1:That’s too bad. Why not?M2:Well, it’s boring, and it doesn’t pay very well.M1:I know what you mean. I don’t like my job, either. I wish I could find a better job.M2:Actually, I don’t want to work at all anymore. I wish I had a lot of money so I could retire now.M1:Hmm, how old are you?M2:Uh, twenty-six.Intermediate 10-2M1:So, how are things going with you and Susie, Terry?M2:Oh, you didn’t know? She and I broke up a couple month ago. We decided we needed abreak from each other for a while. But I miss her a lot. I wish we could get back together again.M1:I’m sure you will.M2:I’m really hope so. So what kind of job would you like to look for?M1:I’m not sure, but I’d love something that would involve travel. And I’d really like to move toanother city. I’m sick of this place. I need to live somewhere more exciting.M2:I know what you mean. It sure can get boring around here at times.Intermediate 11-1W:Hey, this sounds good, snails with garlic! Have you ever eaten snails?M:No, I haven’t.W:Oh, there are delicious! I had them last time. Like to try some?M:No, thanks, they sounds strange.W2(waitress):Have you decided on an appetizer yet?W:Yes, I’ll have the snails, please.W2:And you, sir?M:I think I’ll have the fried brains.W:Fried brains? Now that really sounds strange!Intermediate 11-2W:Oh, good, here comes the waitress now!W2:Here are your snails, madam. And for you, sir~ the fried brains.M:Thank you.W:Mmm, the snails are delicious! How are the brains?M:Well, I think they’re~ yuck! Oh, sorry, I guess brains are pretty strange after all. Um, I think I’mgoing to order something else, if you don’t mind.W:Oh, sure. Go ahead.M:Miss! Excuse miss!W2:Yes?M:Uh, I really don’t care for this appetizer. Could you bring me something else?W2:Yes, of course. What would you like instead?W:Try the snails.M:No, I don’t think so. I’ll tell you what. Just forget an appetizer for me, and bring me a nice, juicyhamburger~ medium rare~ with French fries and a large soda.Intermediate 11-3W1:Have you finished with this?M1:No, I’m still drinking it, thanks.M2:Did you order this?W2:Yes, that’s mine. Mmm, it looks great and smells delicious!M3:Don’t you like it?W3:I haven’t tasted it yet. I’m waiting for the waitress to bring me a fork.M4:Did you enjoy it?W4:Well, it was a little tough. I think it was cooked for too long.W5:How is it?M5:Great. Just the way I like it: black and strong.M6:Your turn or mine?M7:It’s my treat this tine. You paid last time. Remember?Intermediate 13-1W1:I’m so excited, we have two weeks off! What are you going to do?W2:I’m not sure. I guess I’ll stay home. Maybe I’ll catch up my reading. What about you? Any plans?W1:Well, my parents have rented a condominium in Florida. I’m going to take long walks along the beach every day and do lots of swimming.W2:Sounds great!W1:Say, why don’t you come with us? We have plenty of room.W2:Do you mean it? I’d love to!Intermediate 13-2M:Have you planed anything for the summer, Brenda?W:Yeah. I’m going to work the first month and save some money. Then I’m going to go down to Mexico for six weeks to stay with my sister. She’s working in Guadalajara. She says it’s really interesting there, so I want to go and see what it’s like. It will also give me a chance to practice my Spanish. I’m really looking forward to it.Intermediate 13-3W1:So, what are you planning to do for your vacation, Judy?W2:Oh, I’m doing something really exotic this year.W1:You know, I went to Hawaii last year, and stayed on the beach for two weeks. This year, I’m going white-water rafting!W2:Oh, that sounds great. But what is it, exactly?W1:Oh, well, you know. It’s in Colorado. They have all these trips down the rapids. The water gets really rough, but I think it’ll be really exciting.W2:Oh, I’m doing some rock climbing, too. And you call that a vacation?Intermediate 14-1M:Hi, I’m your new neighbor, George Rivera. I lived in the next door.W:Oh, hi. I’m Stephanie Lee.M:So, you just moved in? Do you need anything?W:Not right now, but thanks.M:Well, let me know if you do. Um, by the way, would you mind turning your stereo down? Thewalls are really thin, so the sound goes right through to my apartment.W:Oh, I’m sorry, I didn’t realize that. I’ll make sure to keep the volume down. Oh, by the way, isthere a good Italian restaurant in the neighborhood?M:Yeah, there’s a great one a couple of blocks from here. Try their lasagna. It’s delicious!Intermediate 14-2M:Hello, I’m sorry to bother you, but I think your car is parked in my space downstairs.W:Really?M:Yes, do you drive a blue Honda?W:Yes, I do.M:Well, there’s blue Honda parked in space 13 and that’s my space.W:Oh, I’m so sorry. My son must have put it in the wrong space. Ours is the one right next toyours- number 12. Let get my keys, and I’ll go right down and move the car.M:Thanks.W:And I’ll make sure my son doesn’t do it again.M:I appreciate it.Intermediate 15-1M1:Jason~ Jason! Turn down the TV a little, please.M2:Oh, but this is my favorite program!M1:I know, but it’s very loud.M2:OK, I’ll turn it down.M1:That’s better, thanks.W1:Lisa, please pick up your things. They’re all over the living room floor.W2:In a minute, Mom, I’m on the phone.W1:OK, but do it as soon as you hang up.W2:Sure.No problem.W1:Goodness! Were we like this when we were kids?M1:Definitely!Intermediate 15-2M:Have you noticed how forgetful Dad is getting? He’s always forgetting where his car keys are. Itdrives me crazy.W:And he can never find his glasses either.M:I know.W:You know what drives me crazy about Mom?M:What?W:Those awful talk shows she watches on TV. She just love them.M:Yeah, I think she watches them for hours everyday.W:Oh, well~ I guess they’re just getting old. I hope I never get like that.M:Me, too. Hey, let’s go and play a video game.W:Great idea. By the way, have you seen my glasses anywhere?Intermediate 16-1M:Did you know next week is Halloween? It’s on October 31st.W:So what do you do on Halloween? We don’t have that holiday in Russia.M:Well, it’s a day when kids dress up in masks and costumes. They knock on people’s doors andask for candy by saying the words ‘TRICK OR TREAT’.W:Hmm. Sounds interesting.M:But it’s not just for kids. Lots of people have costume parities. Hey, my friend Pete is having aparty. Would you like to go?W:Sure, I’d love to.Intermediate 16-2W:So are we going to wear costumes to the party?M:Of course. That’s half the fun. Last year I rented this great Dracula costume, and this year I’mgoing as a clown.W:A clown? Yes, you would make a good clown.M:Hey!W:Oh, I’m just kidding. What about me? What kind of costume should I wear?M:Why don’t you go as a witch? I saw a terrific which outfit at the costume store.W:A witch~ yeah, that’s a good idea. So after I scare people, you can make them laugh.Intermediate 17W1:You look beautiful in that kimono, Mari. Is this your wedding photo?W2:Yesa, it is.W1:Do most Japanese women wear kimonos when they get married?W2:Yes, many of them do. Then after the wedding ceremony, the bride usually changes into aWestern bridal dress during the reception.W1:Oh, I didn’t know that. Did you get married in a church, Mari?W2:No, the ceremony was held at a shrine.W1:Oh, a shrine~W2:Yes, we were married by a priest in a traditional Shinto ceremony.W1:Hmm. And who went to the ceremony?W2:Well, only the immediate family attended the ceremony~ You know, our parents,grandparents, brothers and sisters~W1:And what about the reception? What was that like?W2:Lots of friends and relatives came to the reception~ about 100 people. And the first thingthat happened was that the main guests gave formal speeches.W1:Speeches?W2:Yes, and then after that, all the guess were served a formal meal. While everyone was eatingand drinking. Lots of other guests gave short speeches or sang songs. Some of the speeches werefunny.W1:Sounds like fun!W2:Yes, the songs and speeches are all part of the entertainment during the wedding reception.And then, at the end of the reception, each guest received a present for coming to the wedding.W1:A present from the bride and groom?W2:Yes, it’s a Japanese custom.W1:What a nice custom!Intermediate 19-1M:I don’t know what classes to take this semester. I can’t decide what I want to do with my life.Have you thought about it, Brenda?W:Yes, I have. I think I’d make a good journalist because I love writing.M:Maybe I could be a teacher because I’m very creative. And I like working with kids.W:Oh, I wouldn’t want to be a teacher. I’m too impatient.M:I know one thing I could never do.W:What’s that?M:I could never be a stockbroker, because I’m not good at making decisions quickly.Intermediate 19-2W:My history professor says I should think about a career in politics. But I don’t think I’d make agood politician.M:Why not, Brenda?W:Oh, you know me, I’m terrible at speaking in front of a lot of people-You know, like givingspeeches and things. And politicians have to speak in public all the time.M:That’s true. You know, that reminds me of a problem I’m having.W:What is it?M:Yoou know my parents have a really successful restaurant, right? Well, my father wants me tobe the manager.W:And you don’t want to?M:No, not at all. I’d be a terrible manager. I’m much too disorganized.Intermediate20-1Intermediate 20-2W(Tour guide):Let me tell you a little more about the statue before you climb to the top. Incaseyou’re wondering what the statue is made of. It has a framework inside that’s made of iron; Theouter skin is made of copper. The copper skin is only2.4 millimeters thick. The supportingframework inside the statue is what holds the whole thing together. The Statue of Liberty is amajor tourist attraction, and every about two million people from all over the world come hereto visit it.Intermediate 21-1M:How did you get into modeling, Stacy?W:Well, when I graduated from drama school, I moved to Los Angeles to look for work as anactress. I was going to auditions every day, but I never got any parts. And I was running out ofmoney.M:So, what did you do?W:I got a job as a waitress in a seafood restaurant. While I was working there, a customer offeredme some work as a model. Within a few weeks, I was modeling full time.M:Wow, what a lucky break!Intermediate 21-2W:So, Richard, what did you do after you graduated？M:Well, I majored in English literature in college.W:Uh-huh.M:So, when I graduated, I tried to make my living as a writer.W:Oh, really?M:Yeah. See. I’ve written a novel. And I’ve sent to eight different publishers, but they all, uh,rejected it. Say, would you like to read it, Stacy? I have it right with me.W:Well, I’d love to read it, Richard~ but not right now. Uh, so do you have a job anything?M:Oh, yes. I’m in sales.W:Oh,! Where?M:Actually, I’m a sales clerk in a hardware store, but when my novel sales, I know I’ll be the bestselling author and I’ll make lots of money.Intermediate 22-1M:Hey, Joan! I haven’t seen you in ages. What have you been doing lately?W:Nothing exciting. I’ve been working two jobs for the last six months.M:How come?W:I’m saving the money for a trip Europe.M:Well, I’ve only been spending money. I quit my job to the graduate school. I’m studyingjournalism.W:Really? How long have you been doing that?M:For two years, luckily, I finish next month. I’m almost out of money.Intermediate 22-2W:Hey, Bob, how’s it going?M:Pretty good, thanks.W:I haven’t seen you for a while. What have you been up to?M:Well, I’ve been looking for a house to buy. I finally found one last month. I’ll move in nextweek.W:Gee, that’s terrific.M:Yeah, I’m really tired of dealing with landlords. So what have you been doing lately?W:Well, I just got back from a vacation in Italy.M:Italy? Where about in Italy?W:Mostly in the north, around Milan. I have a cousin up there.M:I see, did you have a good time?W:Yeah, it was great. In fact, I just got engaged to a guy I met there.M:You’re kidding! Well, that must have been some vacation!Intermediate 23W:Ugh! I feel awful. I really have to stop smoking.M:So why don’t you quit?W:Well, if I quit, I might gain weight!M:A lot of people do, but~W:And if I gain weight, I won’t be able to fit into any of my clothes!M:Well, you can always go on a diet.W:Oh, no. I’m terrible at losing weight diets. So if my clothes don’t fit, I’ll have to buy new ones. I’ll have to get a part-time job, and~M:Listen, it is hard to quit, but it’s not that hard. Do you want to know how I did it? Well, givingup smoking isn’t really as hard as you think. I managed to do it, so it can’t be that difficult. Youshould try nicotine gun. You chew it just regular chewing gun, and you don’t feel like smoking.W:Well, I guess it’s worth a try.Intermediate 24-1W:Welcome to A Night at the Movies! I’m Pauline Kahn~M:And I’m Colin Hale. Good evening!W:Tonight we’re going to review the new James Bond film. Well, I really liked this new James Bond actor very, very much!M:Mm-hmm.W:He’s the best actor they’re ever had in the role-warm, human, even funny. A totally believable character.M:I have to agree, a perfect double-oh- seven type. Pauline, what do you think of the story?W:It was a standard story for a Bond movie~ Uh, the usual beautiful women, the usual evil villain-nothing new.M:Well, I’m surprised. I have to say that I thought the story was unusually good. The race car scenes were exciting , and the surprise ending was great.W:Well, I can’t agree with you there!Intermediate 24-2M:Well, what do you think about the photography?W:I was not very impresses at all by the photography. Everything looks fake, not real. I can’tbelieve it was actually filmed in Africa where the story took place.M:I can’t believe you! I haven’t seen such good photography in a long time, especially in theaction scenes.W:Now that brings up another weakness in the film, the special effects. Again, it just the sameold stuff~ the car that flies, the pen that’s really a gun. You get tired of that kind of thing.M:I’d hardly think you and I saw the same movie, Pauline. I have to say that the special effectswere the best ever in a Bond film. For example, the scene where ~W:Excesu me, Colin. We’re going to have to break for a commercial.M:You’re right, Pauline. We’ll be right back with our ratings.Intermediate 25M:Look at this. Some guy found $750,000! He returned it and the owner thanked him with a phone call.W:You’re kidding! If I found $750,000, I wouldn’t return it so fast.M:Why? What would you do?W:Well, I’d go straight to Las Vegas, and try my luck in the casinos. I could double the money in aday and keep $750,000 for myself.M:You might also lose it all in a day. And then you could go to jail.W:Hmm, you’ve got a point there.Intermediate 28W1:How do you like your new boss?M1:She’s OK. I just wish she’d learn to lighten up a little.W1:What do you mean?M1:Oh, she never enjoys a joke. She never laughs, it’s hard to even get a smile out of her.M2:Look what Mary gave me! Isn’t this a great book?W2:Yeah, it is! Mary’s so sweet. She’s always giving her friends and co-workers presents. I wish there were more people like her in this world.W3:What do you think of the new French teacher?M3:Well, she’s kind of strange. She’s in good mood one minute and in a terrible mood the next.M4:Hey, what’s wrong?W4:I’m fed up with my brother! It seems as if he’s always angry at me about something. M4:Really?W4:Yeah. He gets upset so easily. I don’t what’s the matter with him.。
成熙英语高级班听力脚本
成熙英语高级班听力脚本大家好，我们今天来谈论一个有趣的话题：“成熙英语高级班听力脚本”。
现在越来越多的人开始学习英语，由于英语是国际上最常用的语言，学习正确的英语口语和写作非常重要。
考虑到这一点，成熙英语机构推出了“成熙英语高级班听力脚本”，旨在帮助学生提高英语听力水平。
“成熙英语高级班听力脚本”主要针对高级级别的学生，旨在帮助他们更好地掌握英语听力技能和技巧。
该脚本主要分为三个部分，分别是识别单词，理解句子和按顺序回答问题。
第一部分要求学生能够识别容易发音相似的英语单词，如备忘录和备注，概念和景观，尤其是非常重要的英语考试单词。
在这部分，学生还可以学习识别英语句法结构所指定的重要单词和表达。
第二部分要求学生能够准确理解英语句子的表达，回答有关题目，分析有关文章的句子结构，识别句子中重要的信息，提取出相应的细节信息，以及思考如何用正确的语法形式表达更复杂的句子。
第三部分要求学生按顺序回答问题，考察学生对句子或文章结构的掌握程度，以及他们是否能够理解句子中所传达的信息。
此外，学生还需要具备回答问题的基本的英语语法技巧，以及有足够的听力技巧，如解码，听懂句子结构，识别重要信息，进行重新组合等。
通过“成熙英语高级班听力脚本”，学生们可以更好地提高自己的英语听力水平，从而在学习中更加深入。
它不仅丰富了学生的英语知识，还培养了他们坚实的听力和语法基础。
此外，成熙英语机构还提供其他英语课程，包括语法、口语、阅读理解、翻译等，以帮助学生提高英语能力，使他们能够在学习和生活中取得更好的效果。
总之，成熙英语机构推出的“成熙英语高级班听力脚本”旨在帮助学生提高英语水平，并为学生们提供英语学习的可靠解决方案。
剑桥商务英语听力练习(1-5)录音脚本
剑桥商务英语（中级）听力练习1-5 录音脚本及参考答案2009年6月听力练习1Listening Part OneI. Questions 1-12●You will hear three telephone conversations or messages.●Write one or two words or a number in the numbered spaces on the notes or formsbelow.●After you have listened once, replay each recording.Conversation One (Questions 1-4)W: Personnel.M: Hello, it’s Tim here from Finance.W: Hi, Tim.M: I’ve had a letter from the Tax Office about a student who worked here last summer. I wonder if you could look it up in your records.W: Sure, what’s the name?M: The surname is Jaye, first name’s Steven.W: How’s he spell his surname?M: J-A-Y-E. Got that?W: Oh, yes, here we are, lives at 183 School Road, Barnfield.M: Yes, that’s the one.W: And you say he was working in Finance?M: U m…Customer Services, actually.W: Ah, they had lots of students working for them last summer.M: Well, the tax people want to know his exact job title, I’m not sure why.W: Mm…let me see. Oh, he was an office assistant.M: Right, got that. They also want to know about his monthly earnings.W: Let’s have a look. £538.70 a month. Oh, sorry, he was a scale one, so that’s £457.60.Anything else?M: That’s fine, thanks. I’ll send them the information today.Conversation Two (Questions 5-8)W: Hello, Black-Ball Printers. Julie David’s speaking. How may I help you?M: Hello, this is Mark Jones from Europe Holidays. I was hoping to speak to Steven Kirby about the stationary you’re printing for us.W: I’m afraid Steven is away until Friday.M: Oh, you see, I’m not v ery happy with the business cards and I want to see if I could make a couple of changes to the paper, too.W: Would you like me to pass on the message?M: Yes, please. The thing is I’ve just received your proofs. The cards themselves are fine, but you se em to have misunderstood the quantities. I’m sure I asked for 500 for eachof the Marketing Executives, and 750 for me but you’ve put everyone down for 750. W: Right, I’ve made a note of that. Is there anything else?M: Yes, well, this is my mistake really. Could you ask Steven to move the company logo further to the left? It’s too close to the address of the moment. I think that’s all for now.Thanks.Conversation Three (Question 9-12)W: Jeff?M: Yes?W: I just want to find the lines for the preparation for the delegation next week.M: Certainly. It’s Thursday, isn’t it?W: Yes. Now, can you make sure that each of them gets a name badge and the information pack? The badges are done but you need to prepare the packs with all relevant information.M: Ok, that shouldn’t take too long. What about catering?W: Coffee’s organized for 11:03, but lunch, it’s 1:00. We need to reserve it for 12 people.The office restaurant is close next week, can you ring the Park Hotel. The Grand Hotel was a bit disappointing last time.M: I’ll get down to that.W: Now, they’ll be coming straight from the station and the taxi would bring them to the front gate, so make sure you’re there to greet them. That’ll be about 10:00.M: 10:00, and then…W: …into reception, I think. Make s ure the new designs are on display. I want them to see those first.M: Ok.W: Oh, let me know if all is finalized. Bye.Listening Part TwoII. Questions 13-1713.W: Well no wonder the bank’s returned it unpaid. Look, the figures don’t match the amount in words. I expect someone was filling it in too much of a hurry. Let’s see, we’d better issue another one straight away to pay Mrs. Burton, because it’ll be another three weeks if we wait for the next cycle of payments. Her expenses on that sales trip were pretty high, and it wouldn’t be fair to keep her waiting much longer.14.M: Some of the suppliers are already asking about the increases. I’ll check, but I seem to remember from last week’s meeting that in the end we agreed on three per cent. So what I’ll do is go down each column and calculate the new amounts, and then it can be printed in time to be inserted into the new brochures. Can you check the figures for me, though, before it goes to the printers?15.W: We’ve just received the paperwork from you about cleaning our premises, and I have to say that it doesn’t reflect what we agreed in our conversation last week. For one thing, it says that we have to supply our security code, and for another it specifies monthly payment in advance, and I told y ou both of those were out of the question. I’m afraid I really can’t sign this. Could you send me a revised one?16.M: Of course, this only gives a very general picture. But as you can see, cash is a particularly healthy area. That’s even when we take in to account regular outgoings on loans and leasing equipment, which are included in the final totals. And even more significantly, unpaid orders are actually excluded from the final calculation. These represent a sum of approximately thirty thousand pounds. With that in mind, we can say that the company’s overall position is still strong.17.W: I’ve just asked the Arden Conference Centre about availability for our next training seminar, and they said they still haven’t been paid for the one before last, wh ich should’ve been dealt with six months ago. I’ve had to ask them to send a duplicate! We really must be careful. Arden give us very favorable prices, but we haven’t got a contract with them– Can you deal with it straight away so we stay in their good books?Listening 1 参考答案1. Jaye2. Customer Services3. office assistant4. 457.605. Europe Holidays6. business cards7. Marketing Executives 8. (the) (company) logo9. information pack 10. Park Hotel11. front gate 12. new designs13 E 14 B 15 G 16 F 17 A听力练习 2Listening Part OneI. Questions 1-12●You will hear three telephone conversations or messages.●Write one or two words or a number in the numbered spaces on the notes or formsbelow.●After you have listened once, replay each recording.M: Good morning, Oakleaf Business Training, how can I help you?W: Hello, my name’s Enid Steven of Up Leo Smith I’ve booked two one-day courses, but now I need to change one of them.M: Let me get your details upon the screen. Right, you’ve booked Report Writing next month.W: Yes, that one’s ok, it’s Taking Minutes that I cannot manage on the 8th of July. Do you know when it’s running again?M: Oh, let me see. Mm, not until the 18th of September, I’m afraid.W: That sounds fine. Oh, I think I’ll be abroad then.M: Then there’s the 1st and 13th, October.W: I like the late date, please.M: Fine, I’ll change your booking.W: Another thing. It says in your brochure everyone attending a course gets a certificate, but I haven’t received one for a course I took last January.M: Oh, I’m sorry about that. Which course was it?W: Ah…something to do with dealing with the public.M: Mm, that must be customer service.W: Sounds familiar.M: Ok, I’ll put it in the post today.W: Thank you very much. Goodbye.M: Goodbye.Conversation Two (Questions 5-8)M: Hello, **Telecoms.W: I’d like to speak to Tony Wilson, please.M: I’m afraid Tony isn’t available. Can I take a mes sage?W: Yes, please. I’m Sheila Dallas from World Net.M: Right.W: I’m ringing about the telephone system your firm installed here yesterday. We are not happy with it.M: Oh, dear. What seems to be the problem?W: First of all, your engineer said with th e number of the extensions we’ve got, 6 outside lines would be enough, but we asked for 8. And anyway, you’ve charged us for the larger system.M: Right, we’ll look into that.W: Then, whenever we try to transfer calls from one extension to another, we loose them.We’re following the instructions, but it just doesn’t work.M: I see.W: And finally, could you ask Tony to check the invoice please? He promised us a discount on installation which is shown on one of the equipment, but that isn’t there. M: Righ t, I’m sorry about that. I’ll get Tony to contact you as soon as he’s free.W: Thank you. Goodbye.M: Goodbye.M: Good morning. Marketing Department. Peter Menzies speaking.W: Hello. Could I speak to John Fitzgerald, please?M: I’m afraid he’s not in the office at the moment.W: Well, this is Elizabeth Parnell calling. I wanted to talk to John about the meeting next week. You see, I only get back on Tuesday night from a trade fair in the States.M: So, would you like me to give him a message?W: Yes, could you ask him if we can postpone Wednesday’s meeting? Till after lunch. That would be easier. It was originally going to be at ten a.m.M: OK. I’ll ask him to change it. I’ll get back to you with a time.W: Thanks. And could you also ask him to add another item for discussion at the meeting?I thought we were going to talk about the revised budgets –but I can’t see this on theagenda.M: OK. I’d better ask him to call you …W: Yes, please. I’m at Head Office at the mome nt. Can he phone me here today –I won’t be back at my own desk until tomorrow afternoon.M: Right, I’ll give him the message.W: Thanks.M: Bye.W: Goodbye.Listening Part TwoII. Questions 13-1713.W: Yes, it was interesting. Some of it was rather obvious, of course, like dressing smartly, making sure you arrive on time, that sort of thing. But there’s also quite a lot I’ve never really considered, like ways to interpret what the advertisement is really asking for, reading between the lines, and the section which lists some of the harder questions they tend to ask you with effective answers you can give.14.M: Invaluable, I’d say, such as how to prevent making some of the more embarrassing mistakes. It gives you kind of time scale to follow through. For example, they stress that you need to get publicity up running a good 6 months before you want to stage the event. And your main speakers booked earlier than that. They say you must make sure you got a good assistant to support you. Check the details.15.W: Actually, although it was a bit long, it was definitely useful. The trouble often is, when the management take on new staff, they don’t necessarily really know what skills and qualities are needed. I want someone who’s more than just a secretary ty ping out letters every day. I’m looking for a right hand, someone to do everything, and this book spells out what that means. It helps me to drop out a job description.16.M: Well, I wish I read it some years ago, that would have saved me from some of my worst inefficiencies. I recommend it to anyone. It shows you how to produce a perfect schedule for getting through your workload. Once you’ve got yourself organized, made lists of tasks and priorities, you can make best use of each and every day. Otherwise, you’re just constantly confusing your PA with endless requests all terribly urgent.17.W: Certainly, a lot of the book was very specialized, but it did give me an idea of how the agencies do the job. Of course, they are the people with creative ideas, the expertise, so I’m happy to trust the image development work to them, but I read the book so I could talk to them on equal terms about what we were trying to do and how well it fits in with our overall business strategy.Listening 2参考答案1. Taking Minutes2. 13(th) October3. certificate4. Customer Service5. Worldnet/ World Net6. outside lines7. transfer calls 8. (the) equipment9. trade fair 10. after lunch11. revised budget 12. Head Office13.H 14. E 15. F 16. A 17. D听力练习 3Listening Part OneI. Questions 1-12●You will hear three telephone conversations or messages.●Write one or two words or a number in the numbered spaces on the notes or formsbelow.●After you have listened once, replay each recording.Conversation One (Questions 1-4)M: Hi, Janet, this is Alan. I’ve just had an interesting conversation with a man form Electrolin. It should really be followed up with a visit or something, but I’m on a holiday from tomorrow, so could you do it for me?W: Sure. Is he interested in accountancy package?M: I wish he were. For the time being, he’s only asking about the customer database, something to keep a record of contacts and action taken.W: Okay. Who’s the contact person? Is the Sales Manager?M: Not this time. It’s the new Communications Director, Steve McCormack.W: Okay. The first thing I wanna do is look at it so I’ll give him a ring and suggest hecomes here for a product demonstration.M: That’s a good idea. Can you arrange it before I get back?W: I should think so. How urgent is it? Should I contact him immediately?M: I wouldn’t say it’s top priority, more like medium, I’d say. Get in touch with him when you got time. Anyway, thanks, bye for an hour. I’ll talk to you again soon.Conversation Two (Questions 5-8)M: Lightweight Cycles, Fill Mall, Sales.W: Hello, Fill. It’s me, Saundra.M: Hi, Saundra, what can I do for you?W: We’ve just got the Sales Literature for the Paris Trade Show next week and there’re some problems. Can you get it sorted out for me?M: Go ahead.W: First of all, we need some more catalogues for racing wear. There’s a lot of interest in it, especially the shorts and shoes.M: Okay, 30 enough?W: That should do it. And you know the little pull of leaflet for the children’s cycles. W ell, there’s a mistake on the 3rd page. The specifications for the wheels are wrong.M: Oh, that’s bad. We’ll change that and get you new copies by the weekend. Anything else?W: Eh…yes, the touring cycles, the lightweight ones. I cannot find any pricelist s for them.Please ask whether they’ve been sent out.M: Okay. And are you all right for the order forms?W: No, thanks for reminding me. We’re short of forms for spare parts. Could you send us some more?M: Right, got that.W: Ah…that’s it then. Thanks, F ill.Conversation Three (Question 9-12)W: Hello, APT Office Equipment.M: Hello, this is John Ryman from Planet Design Shops. I’m calling about our order for security camera. It’s been dispatched tomorrow and the driver will need delivery instructions.W: Okay.M: Address first. The old confirmation gave the Retail Park as the delivery address, but your invoice has our central branch, (oh) that’s not we’ll want it to be delivered, the confirmation was right.W: Okay.M: Now, parking. The spaces opposite the shop are for disabled drivers only, so your driver should use the loading area where he sets up your equipment.W: I’ve got that.M: We’ve had payment ready for you.W: That’s fine, thanks. I’ll make out the receipt for the driver to give you when he m akes the delivery. Will you be paying back by check?M: Yes.W: And you have something for the driver to collect, I understand.M: Yes. We’ve come to the end of the rental period on our photocopier; we bought a new model, so the old one’s to be returned.W: Right. The driver will call you tomorrow with a definite time.Listening Part Two13. EM: We’ve looked at various measures and would be making recommendations to senior management next week. We think the company should consider introducing an evening s hift to maintain 70% capacity on all the machines. We’re also aware the hold ups of the packaging line. And we’d like to bring in an additional machine and split the line in two. That’ll speed things though. We did consider bonus schemes for certain catego ries and employee but decided this wouldn’t have sufficient impact.14.ＦW: When we first required the factory premises, the rent was well within our means. But because that area of the city has developed more quickly than others, it’s now a prime site and the cost of retaining it has risen accordingly. In fact, we would make considerable savings by relocating to the industry estate on the other side of the town, which would improve product distribution anyway. A second suggestion is to vacate the top floor of the building. We do have a few staff now.15.ＣM: As you know, we adopted various measures 3 years ago with the aim of boosting sales.We managed to increase output and cut costs by introducing new machines. We also cut our profit margins still further. But even though we were able to lower prices as a result, I’m afraid we still didn’t meet targets. The demand for this particular commodity just isn’t there any more. So we should stop production as soon as current contracts expire.16.ＡW: I think your analysis of the situation is correct. The product is already doing very well but demand hasn’t peaked yet by any means, and if we want to take full advantage of the boom, we’ve got a step up our promotion and our mechanism and place to increase manufacturing capacity if necessary. And that means we’ll n eed additional funding before long. So let’s start approaching people who express interest as in the past.17.ＨM: 2 or 3 years ago, there were 10 or even 20 applicants for every job we advertised but things have changed. Unemployment in general is right down and every one is competing for workers now especially skilled labor. If we want to get good people and ret ain them, we have to offer a better package. I’m not suggesting we put wages up yetI think we are to try other things first, like one of welcome payments, relocationallowances and possibly loyalty bonuses.Listening 3参考答案1. customer database2. Communications Director3. product demonstration4. medium5. racing wear/ racing clothes6. specifications7. price lists 8. spare parts9. Retail Park 10. loading area11. receipt 12. photocopier13. E 14. F 15. C 16. A 17. H听力练习 4Listening Part OneI. Questions 1-12●You will hear three telephone conversations or messages.●Write one or two words or a number in the numbered spaces on the notes or formsbelow.●After you have listened once, replay each recording.Conversation One (Questions 1-4)W: Hello, this is a message for Max Jacobs. It’s Alison Gates from Merland Healthcare calling. We are currently working on the website for our healthcare products and we’re looking for a company like yours to develop a database for us. That the reason I’m contacting you is that I spoke to one of our suppliers and he was very positive about the work you’ve done for him. I’d be very glad if you could contact me. I’m away all next week, but I’ll still be able to access my emails. The best thing would be for you to email me at agates (all one word) @. “Howarth”s spelled “h-o-w-a-r-t-h”, then “.com”. If you are interested, the best thing would be for us to meet. It would also be useful f or you to talk to our IT Coordinator at the same time. So if you couldn’t cater your availability over the next a few weeks, that’ll be good. I look forward to hearing from you. Goodbye.Conversation Two (Questions 5-8)M: Mike Shepherd.W: Hello, it’s Karen Peterson here from Marketing. I’ve been called away on urgent business but I wanted to you to have my report on the MusicMate cassette player to discuss the directors’ meeting this morning.M: Oh right. Ok, then I’d better make a note of this.W: Right, MusicMate has been our second all-time best-seller with a reputation based on quality design and inexpensive price.M: Okay, I’ve got that.W: Sold originally only on the Asian market, it was then launched in Europe, which rapidly overtook Asia in sales volume, giving us a sure sign that the USA and even bigger market should be our next target.M: Fine. I don’t think we’ll be making any decisions about new market, though.W: Ok, back to the UK market then. I think it’s important not to neglect our loyal customers here. What would be really helpful would be a new advertising campaign, but I’m aware there is not enough in the budget for that. So I’m suggesting that the way forward is to offer greater discounts. This should form the basis for our marketing plan.That’s it. Oh, and also any rumors of my department warning to face our MusicMate or false? We’re very optimistic about its future.W: Fine. Well, look, it’s been a pleasure talking to you and…Conversation Three (Question 9-12)W: Mike, this is Tass el Jones. About the shareholders’ meeting on the 24th, the Managing Director says there won’t be enough room in the bank’s institute.M: Mm, so what’s the alternative?W: We contacted the Commercial Hall. They can take us but they need the booking immediately. You’ve got all the details.M: Okay. Ah…What do you need to know?W: First, how much seating should we book?M: Well, there are 720 shareholders but only about half of them will turn up. So 380 chairs would be adequate.W: Mm. What sort of equipment should we ask for?M: There’ll be five members of the board on the platform. They’ll each need a microphone and we also need a couple of OHPs, a video won’t be necessary.W: Right. And what about photocopies? I can see to those. What do we need done?M: Oh the agenda, that’s essential. The shareholders have already received the annual report of course, but there were some mistakes in it. So we need to hand out amended figures of the meeting. I’ll let you have those to copy.W: Ok, I’ll get them done and make sure there’s staff available to hand them out. I’ll talk to you later.M: Fine. Bye.Listening Part TwoII. Questions 13-1713.W: I only went because several colleagues who’ve been there before said how great it was. To be honest, I usually get bored at these events. Instead of just listening to someone talking, I’d rather be doing something, but as everyone have recommended it,I had high hopes that it would be good and I wasn’t disappointed. I found the speakerreally entertaining. The thing was he couldn’t cover everything. They should’ve alloweda full day.14.M: I know you are supposed to pick up lots of new ideas at these seminars and I suppose it was useful. I did get a few ideas which is just as well because now I got to give a talk to start on the same topic. What I was actually hoping for though was to be able to make the most of the opportunity in other ways, too. As some of the other participants I networked with may well become major clients, I’ll definitel y go again.15.W: The seminar was held in a really small hotel, I did wonder how much my company was having to pay for me to attend. I hope they think it was worth sending me along. I tried to take lots of notes just in case my manager ask me to write a report about it afterwards. I must admit though I didn’t write much, because although the speaker was highly entertaining, I couldn’t exactly say I learnt anything new. Shame really.16.M: Well, what we covered was all really important stuff, some of which was mainly common sense. And I’ll certainly be trying out the ideas I picked up. The trouble was, I know the speaker was someone quite well-known, he’s even had a book in the best-seller list, but his style wasn’t exactly entertaining. I noticed there were a few other participants looked rather fed up too. I was just glad it was only a half-day event.17.W: I usually enjoy seminars, it’s a chance to get away from the office, and there’s the opportunity to share experiences. I know these events aren’t cheap, especially when the speaker’s somebody well-known. At this particular seminar I went to, the speaker was unknown, so I was unsure how good it would be. But I found it really useful. It gave me new ideas on selling techniques which I’ve already start ed using with some success. So I’d say it was well worth the fee.Listening 4参考答案1. database2. supplier3. howarth4. IT Coordinator5. (quality) design6. Europe7. advertising campaign 8. discounts9. Commercial Hall 10. 380 (shareholders)11. microphones 12. amended figures13. D 14. G 15. A 16. E 17. F听力练习 5是书上的内容，题目在P65-66页上, 录音脚本在P155-156页上。
英语中级听力2（16-25课）答案及原文
英语中级听力2（16-25课）答案及原文英语中级听力参考答案Answer Keys to Listen to This: 2Lesson 16Section One: Men and WomenIII. Exercises:A. 1. F 2. F 3. F 4. TB.(1) --- (d, i, m); (2) --- (a, c, e, j, l); (3) --- (h);(4) --- (f); (5) --- (b, g); (6) --- (k);C. 1. all her up about, your side of2. for sale3. house-trained, reasonably trained, two years, two weeks, needs training, within4. 25p, all a man was worth5. staring me in the face, blew me top6. blamed me for7. egged her on8. came off, barged into9. blown over, a world of goodSection Two:Task 1: The Suffragette MovementA. 1. c 2. a 3. a 4.bB. 1. She would feel highly insulted.2. They got the right to vote and some of them became members of the Parliament.3. They have been useful in helping women in their jobs in other vocations.4. She didn’t want to vote.5. She feels all right joining men in their world of work andsport. But she is happy toleave politics to men.C. 1. approve of2. a good laugh3. In the long term4. interfered with, a few boos and there, clapping5. different to, at their own job6. a great thrill on the race trackTask 2: Sex DiscriminationA. 1. T 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. F 6. FB. 1. sit under, fall off, got to stand up2. being discriminated against, at least to some extent3. proved wrong, removes, valid grounds for4. stamp it out5. a great shame, go roundSection Three:Recognizing the Main Idea:1.Reading for a particular purpose2.Why does a student come to the library3.Writing is the most difficult skill4.How to write a correct sentence5.Simplicity --- a quality much admired6.Participating in group discussionsLesson 17Section One:Task 1: News in BriefA. 1. c 2. a 3. a 4. b 5. b 6. cB. 1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. F 6. FC.(1) --- (g, o, p); (2) --- (d, h, n); (3) --- (c, i); (4) --- (e, g);(5) --- (b, f, m); (6) --- (a, k, q); (7) --- (l);Task 2: Old Age and HealthA. 1. a 2. c 3. aB. 1. becoming senile, very few people2. 15 %, over 65,3. 80 %, over 65, at least4. watch out for5. immune system, to decline, lungs, the senses, the brain, skin6. benefit more from, the eldlySection Two:Task 1: At a Small RestaurantA.(1) c (2) b (3) a (4) aB.(1) F (2) T (3) F (4) T (5) T (6) F (7) T (8) F (9) TC.(1) He has trouble finding good, reliable domestic staff for his restaurant.(2) Because more and more organizations wanted to see his demonstration.(3) He wanted to combine the demonstration with a permanent establishment.(4) He decided to choose this remote place because he wanted to have a restaurant forthose who love peace and quiet and beautiful scenery and who also appreciate good food.Task 2: The Tree Climbers of PompeiiA. 1. A man was half way up the tree.2. Ruins.3. To collect pine cones.4. The processed them into some sauce which is used in Italian cooking.5. No. The foreman bought a licence from the State for theright to go round placescollecting pine cones.6. The tree climbers.B. 1. halfway up this tree, his hands, his feet, 20 or 30 feet up2. more or less, a rather middle-aged monkey, of 503. extremely sought after, in the food industry4. good at, um recognizing, ready, a bit hard5. sit around, fell downSection Three:Recognizing the Main Idea:1.Expressing neutrality after being nominated2.Making a promise of what to do when elected the President3.We should go to the moon./doc/1416656748.html,memorating a person5.The problem of the black people should be considered6.Why I want to resign.Lesson 18Section One: Energy CrisisA. 1. b 2. b 3. a 4. c 5. cB.Pros:a.It is the only alternative when fossil fuel is running out.b.It can produce electricity for our daily use.c.Working at a nuclear power station is far safer than working down a coal-mine oron a North Sea oil-rig.d.It can create its own fuel and burn its waste.Cons:a. Nobody can imagine what will happen if there is a nuclearaccident.b. Radioactivity causes cancer and may affect future generations.c. There is no technology for absolutely safe disposal of nuclear waste.d. Terrorists could hold the nation to ransom if they captured a reactor.e. Nuclear energy is expensive, dangerous, evil, and most of all, absolutely unnecessary.C. 1. 450 years, 50 years, oil, 30 years2. go back to the Stone Age, turn our backs on3. active for thousands of years4. 25 years, 26 ‘retired’ reactors5. the sun, the waves, the wind, survive unless, working on,6. and there are a lot of them about, none of us, at night7. in the short-term; rely on; oil, coal and gas; conservation of present resources;research into new forms of powerSection Two:Task 1: The Years to Come (I)A. 1.b 2.a 3.c 4.a 5.c 6.bB. 1.T 2.F 3.T 4.F 5.F 6.T 7.T 8.FC. 1. 216,000; ninety percent; in the poorest countries2. at least, alternative sources of energy3. Due to, half of the population4. species, the loss of their habitat5. within five or ten years, save the earthTask 2: The Years to Come (II)A. 1. A space station to be launched towards the end of the 1990s.2. No, eleven other nations have agreed to contribute a few of the station’s many parts.3. In the space.4. Eight.5. A dream that has been cherished for 120 years --- a colony in space.6. Because they want to use the space station to discover how to establish healthy andproductive habitation in space.B. a. a room for each crew memberb. a showerc. a toiletd. exercise equipmente. a washing machinef. a pantryg. a sick bayh. a television seti. videoj. a telephonek. a computerC. 1. celestial body, a shining star, 38 degrees north or south of the equator2. Twenty trips, two rockets, piece by piece, a low orbit3. 250 miles above the Earth, bolt together, many components, batch of parts, in 1995 Section Three:Recognizing the Main Idea:1.I shall return.2.Hoping for a country of equality/doc/1416656748.html,memorating a person4.I won’t send you to any foreign wars.5.Why I resign6.I’m innocent of the charges against me.Lesson 19Section oneTask 1:A: 1. a 2. c 3. cB:1.to live and relax in, living in the cramped little houses and flats, the Second World War2.are growing up, and very small children demand a room of their own3.may demand an extra room to treat their friends privately4.restaurant and transport, people are beginning to entertain and dine at home, whichrequires a larger dinning roomC:1. a. situated in the business heart of the city so quiet and fairly free from traffic in theevenings.b. several theaters opened recentlyc. suitable for those who like living high up since accommodation being situated mostly is tower blocks2. a. favored mostly by upper middle class families who prefer a detached house.b. a walled garden surrounding the house and ensuring privacy3. a. suitable for those who are not interested in gardeningb. grand mansions to be chosenc. a wonderful view of the Thamesd. only a few minutes away from London’s theaters and shopsTask 2:A:1.She is the First Lady of Jazz, the greatest blues singer the world has ever before.2.To learn dancing. But she failed.3.All by accident. A pianist discovered her talent.4.no, at first she had to learn a lot to because a professional musician; then she has toknow a lot about the public and changing fashions in order to keep her top position.5.She chooses what she wants to sing. Anything she does sing is a part of her life.6.She feels she has always been her true self in her music. And she’s singing from deepdown inside herself.B: 1. T 2. F 3. F 4. T 5. F 6. 6 7. T 8.TC:1.slower, lighter, how I feel, the same way twice, a mixed up sort of thing.2.stay at the top, out of work, back on the streets, you started from3.up to a point.4.made a fortune from my music, any damn thingSection two:Task 1: Setting up a home computerA: 1. b 2. a 3. c 4. aB: 1. T 2. F 3. F 4. T 5.F 6. TTask 2: My computer makes me sickA: 1. c 2. a 3. c 4. bB:1.NO, but statistic figures at least suggest that there is a cause of alarm.2.The terminal should be placed where there is another source of light; no blank wallbehind the terminal so that the operator has a chance to rest from time to time, get up regularly and walk about the room.3.Those who use computers for interest or pleasure in their own homes.4. a. constipation because of long hours spend in sedentary inactivity;b. backache due to crouching over an inconveniently positioned key boardc. a general sense of fatigue owing to having puzzled over a problem for longer thanwas sensible.5.The condition worsened.6.Because of the electrostatic field of the video screen attracting dust from the atmosphere,which irritates exposed skin.7. A generation of short-sighted, constipated, hunched migraine sufferers with skinproblems and circulatory troubles.C:1.there is an alternative source of light from that of the screen.2.frequently, if possible, by looking at something in the distance to give them a changefrom the close focus used on the screen.3.the screen is properly tuned, for a shaky or fuzzy image cancause nausea or headaches.4.and working area are so designed that you are sitting in a comfortable position, notscrewed up or bent over.5.regularly and walk about the room. Better go out into the fresh air occasionally.D:1. working capacity, intellectual capacity, dangers, benefits2. the UK, 800 pregnant women, computer terminals, a major part, no less than 36%, severe abnormality3. control group, the same age, computer terminals, severe abnormalities, 16%Section three: note-taking (omitted)Section IIIStudy skills: Note-taking 3Main ideas and Supporting Details:A.Suggested Abbreviations:heart disease: heart dis. cholesterol: chol. Cigarette: cigat. exercise: ex. especially: esp. similarity: simty. difference: diffr. financial: finan. responsibility: respty. hostility: hosty.’ve heard.B.The main idea and supporting details of each paragraph you1.Main idea: companions to heart dis.Supporting details: a. high level of fat and chol in the dietb. cigat. Smokingc. physical inactivityd. over weighte. high blood pressure1.Main idea: Bert’s life after workSupporting details: a. physical ex.b. reading (1) history (2) historical novelsc. gardeningd. fixing things around the house —a complete tool collection2.Main idea: simities. & differs. Between Adam & Berta.simties (supporting details)(1)married(2)grown children(3)in mid-50s(4)successful in business careers(5)hard workers(6)in a position of finan. Security & respty. In their jobs(7)professional lives not easyb.diffrs. (supporting details)(1)For Adam: life—full of tension & hosty.(2)For Bert: life—more enjoyable3.main idea: Adam’s use of timeSupporting details: a. fighting timeb. if delays in schedule, angry & hostilec. resents people not on time & not moving as quicklyd. fill up every minute with productive activityLesson 20Section one:Task 1: Fixing an appointmentA. 1 a 2 c 3 bB. 1. the last short-list interview,to dine with the Japanese agent,a meeting with the lawyer about planning permissiona tutorial with Maria Rosa2. a committer meetingBusiness with the examining boardA meeting wit h Johan Blun’s parentsC: 1. is to be postponed to Wednesday or later in the week2. is to be put off till Wednesday morning3. at 2.30 on Monday afternoonTask 2: Last of the airshipsA: 1. c 2. b 3. a 4. b 5. cB: 1. F 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. F 6. T 7. T 8.TC: 1. 97, 35, 622. 50, 253. 245, 41, 125km/hr, less than half the time4. 1,000 passengers, circus animals and cars, 19375. 1.5 million, 13,100D: 1. was pressurized in order to prevent gas from ever entering it.2. were chained to the tables3. were searched for matches before entering the ship4. was made of special materials, which had been chosen to minimize the possibility of accidental sparks, which might cause an explosion.Section twoTask 1: Looking for a flatA: 1. she is trying to find a flat in the advertisements in those newspapers.2. No, she is going to share it with two other girls.。
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成熙英语中级班听力脚本（剑桥二）1.Break the Ice(1)Oh,I’m really sorry:Ted: Oh, I'm really sorry. Are you OK?Ana: I'm fine. But I'm not very good at this.Ted: Neither am I. Say, are you from South America?Ana: Yes, I am originally. I was born in Argentina.Ted: Did you grow up there?Ana: Yes, I did, but my family moved here eight years ago when I was in high school.Ted: And where did you learn to rollarblade?Ana: Here in the park. This is only my s econd time.Ted: Well, it's my first time. Can you give me some lessons?Ana: Sure. Just follow me.Ted : By the way, my name is Ted.Ana: And I'm Ana. Nice to meet you.(2) Hey, hey! that was funTed: Hey, hey! that was fun. Thank you for the lesson!Ana: No problem. So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?Ted: I work in a travel agency.Ana: Really! What do you do there?Ted: I'm in charge of their computers.Ana: Oh, so you're a computer specialist.Ted: Well, sort of. Yeah, I guess so.Ana: That's great. Then maybe you can give me some help with a computer course I'm taking. Ted: Oh, sure...But only if you promise to give me some more rollarblading lessons.Ana: It's a deal!(3) Yuhong the Immigrant.Interviewer: Where are you from originally, Yu Hong?Yu Hong: I'm from China...from near Shanghai.Interviewer: And when did you move here?Yu Hong: I came here after I graduated from college. That was in 1992.Interviewer: And what do you do now?Yu Hong: I'm a transportation engineer.Interviewer: I see. So you 're an immigrant to the United States.Yu Hong: Yes, that's right.Interviewer: What are some of difficulties of being an immigrant in the U.S.?Yu Hong: Oh, that's not an easy question to answer. There are so many things, really. I guess one of the biggest difficulties is that I don't have any relatives here. I mean, I have a lot of friends, but that's not the same thing. In China, on the holidays or the weekend, we visit relatives. It isn't the same here.Interviewer: And what do you miss the most from home?Yu Hong: Oh, that's easy: my mom's soup! She makes great soup. I really miss my mother'scooking.(4) Childhood Memories AA: Hey! Are these pictures of you when you were a kid?B: Yeah! That's me in front of my uncle's beach house. When I was a kid, we used to spend two weeks every summer.A: Wow, I bet that was fun!B: Yeah. We always had a great time. Every day we used to get up early and walk along the beach. I have a great shell collection. In fact, I think it's still up in the attic!A: Hey, I used to collect shells, too, when I was a kid. But my parents threw them out!(5) Childhood Memories BA: You know what I remember most about growing up?B: What?A: Visiting my grandparent's house… you know, on holidays and stuff. They lived way out in the country, and my granddad had a horse named Blackie. He taught me how to ride. I just love that horse-and she loved me, too! I used to really enjoy spending time at my grandparent's house. And every time I came back, Blackie remembered me.B: Ah, memories!2.Living Places(1) Living Places AA: The neighborhood sure has changed!B: What was this place like before, Grandpa?A: Well, there used to be a grocery store right here on this corner. Hmm. It was pretty quiet. Not many people lived here then.B: These days, the population is growing fast.A: Yeah. I bet they'll tear down all these old buildings soon. In a few years, there will be just malls and high-rise apartments.B: Hey, that doesn't sound too bad!A: No, but I'll miss the old days.(2) Living Places BA: Creative Rentals. Good morning.B: Hello. I'm calling about the apartment you have for rent.A: Yes. What can I tell you about it?B: Where is it, exactly?A: It's on King Street, just off the freeway.B: Oh, near the freeway. Can you hear the traffic?A: Yes, I'm afraid you do hear some. But the apartment has lots of space. It has threebedrooms and a very large living roomB: I see. And is it in a new building?A: Well, the building is about fifty years old.B: Uh-huh. Well, I'll think about it.A: OK. Thanks for calling.B: Thank you. Bye(3) Living Places CA: Hello？B: Hello. Is the apartment you're advertising still available?A: Yes, it is.B: Can you tell me a little about it?A: Well, it's a perfect apartment for one person. It's one room with a kitchen at one end.B: I see. And is it far away from the subway?A: There's a subway station just down the street. Actually, the apartment is located right downtown, so you step out of the building and there are stores and restaurants everywhere. But it's on a high floor, so you don't hear any street or traffic noise.B: It sounds like just the kind of place I'm looking for. I'd like to come see it, please.A: Sure. Let me give you the address.(4) Apartment Hunting AA: What do you think?B: Well, it has just as many bedroom as the last apartment. And the living room is huge.C: But the bedroom are too small. And there isn't enough closet space for my clothes.A: And it's not as cheap as the last apartment we saw.B: But that apartment was dark and dingy. And it was in a dangerous neighborhood.A: Let's see if the real estate agent has something else to show us.(5) Apartment Hunting BA: Well, how do you like this space, then?C: Oh, it's much better than that other one. The thing I like best is the bedrooms. They are too huge!B: Yes, they are nice and big.C: And there are two bathrooms! I could have my own bathroom!B: Yes, I guess you could.C: The only problem is the color of the living room. I really don't like those dark green walls. A: Oh, I'm sure we can change the color if we want to.3.Big Day(1) Halloween AA: Did you know next week is Halloween? It's on October 31B: So what do you do on Halloween? We don't have that holiday in Russia.A: Well, it's a day when kids dress up in masks and costumes. They knock on people's doors and ask for candy by saying words“Trick or treat!”B: Hmm. Sounds interesting.A: But it's not just for kids. Lots of people have costume parties. Hey… my friend Pete is having a party. Would you like to go?B: Sure. I'd love to.(2) Halloween BA: So are we going to wear costumes to the party?B: Of course. That's half the fun. Last year I rented this great Dracula costume, and this year I'm going as a clown.A: A clown? Yes, you would make a good clown.B: Hey!A: Oh, I'm just kidding. What about me? What kind of costume should I wear?B: Why don't you go as a witch? I saw a terrific witch outfit at the costume store.A: A witch… yeah, that's a good idea. So after I scare people, you can make them laugh. (3) Japanese Wedding AA: You look beautiful in that kimono, Mari. Is this your wedding photo?B: Yes, it is.A: Do most Japanese women wear kimonos when they get married?B: Yes, many of them do. Then after the wedding ceremony, the bride usually changes into a Western bridal dress during the reception.A: Oh, I didn't know that.(4) Japanese Wedding BA: Did you get married in a church, Mari?B: No, the ceremony was held at a shrine.A: Oh, a shrine…B: Yes, we were married by a priest in a traditional Shinto ceremony.A: Hmm. And who went to the ceremony?B: Well, only the immediate family attended the ceremony…you know, our parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters…A: And what about the reception? What was that like?B: Lots of friends and relatives came to the reception…about a hundred people. And the first thing happened was that the main guests gave formal speeches.A: Speeches?B: Yes, and then after that, all the guests were served a formal meal. While everyone was eating and drinking, lots of other guests gave short speeches or sang songs. Some of the speeches were funny.A: Sounds like fun!B: Yes, the songs and speeches are all part of the entertainment during a wedding reception. And then, at the end of the reception, each guest received a present for coming to the wedding.A: A present from the bride and groom?B: Yes, it's a Japanese custom.A: What a nice custom!plains and Excuses(1)Household Chores AA: Jason…Jason! Turn down the TV a little, please.B: Oh, but this is my favorite program!A: I know. But it's too loud.B: OK. I'll turn it down.A: That's better. Thanks.B: Lisa, please pick up your things.A: They're all over the living room floor.B: In a minute, Mom. I'm on the phone.A: OK. But do it as soon as you hang up.B: Sure. No problem.A: Goodness! Were we like this when we were kids?B: Definitely!(2) Household Chores BA: Have you noticed how forgetful Dad is getting? He's always forgetting where his car keys are. It drives me crazy.B: And he can never find his glasses either.A: I know.B: You know what drives me crazy about Mom?A: What?B: Those awful talk shows she watches on TV. She just loves them.A: Yeah, I think she watches them for hours everyday.B: Oh, well. I guess they're just getting old. I hope I never get like that.A: Me, too. Hey, let's go and play a video game.B: Great idea. By the way, have you seen my glasses anywhere?(3) Household Chores C[1]A: James, please turn that down…James!B: Yes, Mom?A: Turn that down. It's much too loud.B: Sorry, Mom. I had it turned up because I wanted to hear the game.[2]A: Molly, put the groceries away, please. There's ice cream in one of the bags.B: I can't right now, Dad. I'm doing my homework.[3]A: What's this, James!B: Yeah, Mom?A: Why are there all these wet towels on the bathroom floor? Please pick them up and hang them up to dry.B: Gosh, I'm really sorry, Mom. I forgot all about them.[4]A: Justin, come help me. We need to wash these dishes before your mother gets home.B: Oh, Dad. I'd like to help, but I have to call Laurie. It's really important.[5]A: Aimee, I think the dog is trying to tell you something!B: Well, I can't possibly take him out right now. I'm doing my nails(4) Apologies AA: Hi. I'm your new neighbor, George Rivera. I live next door.B: Oh, hi. I'm Stephanie Lee.A: So, you just moved in? Do you need anything?B: Not right now. But thanks.A: Well, let me know if you do. Um, by the way, would you mind turning your stereo down? The walls are really thin, so the sound goes right through to my apartment.B: Oh, I'm sorry! I didn't realize that. I'll make sure to keep the volume down. Oh, by the way, is there a good Italian restaurant in the neighborhood?A: Yeah. There's a great one a couple of blocks from here. Try their lasagna. It's delicious! (5)Apologies BA: Hello. I'm sorry to bother you, but I think your car is parked in my space downstairs.B: Really?A: Yes. Do you drive a blue Honda?B: Yes, I do.A: Well, there's a blue Honda parked in space 13 and that's my space.B: Oh, I'm so sorry. My son must have put it in the wrong space. Ours is the one right next to yours-number 12. Let me get my keys, and I'll go right down and move the car.A: Thanks.B: And I'll make sure my son doesn't do it again.A: I appreciate it.(6) Apologies CA: Gee, Bob, you're really late. You said you'd be here at six, and look at the time: It's almost six thirty!B: I'm really sorry. Tell you what: I'll pay for dinner.A: Oh, it's all right. You don't have to do that.B: No, I want to pay. You had to wait for me almost half an hour.A: Well, hey, OK-if you insist. Thanks!A: Hi, Sally. What happened to you on Sunday?B: Sunday? What do you mean?A: You don't remember? I had a party, and I invited you.B: Oh, gosh. Of course you did-and I completely forgot about it. I was busy all day helpingmy brother with his car, and I guess I just forgot. Sorry. How did the party go, anyway?A: It was great, but we missed you.B: Gee, now I really feel bad.5. Transportation(1)Transportation Problems AA: Why is there never a bus when you want one?B: Good question. There aren't enough buses on this route.A: Sometimes I feel like writing a letter to the paper.B: Good idea. You should say that we need more subway lines, too.A: Yeah. There should be more public transportation in genral.B: And fewer cars! There's too much traffic.A: Say, is that our bus coming?B: Yes, it is. But look. It's full!A: Oh, no! Let's go and get a cup of coffee. We can talk about this letter I'm going to write. (2) Transportation Problems BA: So you are really going to write a letter to the paper?B: Sure. I'm going to say something about the buses. They're too old. We need more modern buses… nice air-conditioned ones.B: And they need to put more buses on the road.A: Right. And there are too many cars downtown, and there isn't enough parking.B: That's for sure. It's impossible to find a parking space downtown these days.A: I think they should ban private cars downtown between nine and five.B: Oh, you mean they shouldn't allow any cars except taxis and buses during the regular workday. Hmm… that sounds like a really good idea.(3)Transportation Problems CA: How long have you been living here?B: Oh, for over twenty years.A: And have you noticed a lot of changes during that time?B: Oh, yes, quite a few. This is a much nicer place to live now than it used to be. It's much greener. When I first moved here, there weren't many trees around. But over the last few years, the city has planted trees everywhere. It's made such a difference.(4)Transportation Problems DA: How do you like living here?B: Well, it's an interesting city. But you really need a car here; otherwise, you can't go anywhere. There used to be a good bus system, but there isn't anymore.A: Why is that?B: Oh, I think they expect everyone to have a car, so they don't bother to provide decent bus service. It's getting worse and worse. These days, you have to wait for ages for a bus. And when one finally shows up, it's usually full!(5) Solution SingaporeQuite a number of things have been done to help solve traffic problems in Singapore. For example, motorists must buy a special pass if they want to drive into the downtown business district. They can go into the business district only if they have the pass displayed on their windshield.Another thing Singapore has done is to make it more difficult to buy cars. People have to apply for a certificate if they want to buy a car. And the number of certificates is limited. Not everyone can get one.There is also a high tax on cars, so it costs three or four times as much to buy a car in Singapore as it does in, say, the United States or Canada.The other thing Singapore has done is to build an excellent pubic transportation system. Their subway system is one of the best in the world. And there is also a very good taxi and bus system.(6) Driving and Road Sings AA: Um, have you noticed that police car behind us?B: Oh, yeah.A: [Police siren] Oh, no! I'd better pull over.B: May I see your driver's license, please?A: Sure, of course. Did I do something wrong, Officer?B: Well, for one thing, you went over a double yellow line back there to pass a car.A: Oh.B: A double yellow line means” no passing.” You can only pass when there's a broken yellow line on your side.A: Oh.B: And another thing! You were in the left-turn-only lane, but you didn't turn! You went straight through the intersection instead.A: Oh, I guess I did, Officer,… but…B: Yes, you did! Don't you know that if there's a sign with an arrow pointing to the left, you have to turn left when you're in that lane?A: Oh, yeah, you're right-B: Of course, I'm right! My goodness! How did you ever pass your driving test and get a license?A: Gosh, I'm sorry, Officer.(7) Driving and Road Sings BA: You know, these highways are really great, but the road signs are pretty confusing.B: Hmm. What do these lines on the road mean?A: They must mean you aren't allowed to pass here.B: No. I don't think so. I'm going to pass this car in front of us. It's going too slow. Now, I wonder what that sign up ahead means.A: It may mean you've got to take a left in this lane.B: Or maybe it means you can turn left if you want to. I think I'll just go straight.6.Food and Cook(1)O rder Dishes AA:Hi.May I take your order?B:Yes.I’ll have a cup of coffee.A:Cream and sugar?B:Oh,yes,please.A:And you?C:I’d like a chicken sandwich.And I’ll have some chips…oh,you call them french fries here.right,I’ll have some french fries,please.A:All right.One coffee with cream and sugar and a chicken sandwich with french fries.Uh,anything else?C:Yes,I’d like an iced tea,please.A:One iced tea.Thank you.B:Oh,wait a minute!What kind of desserts do you have?A:Well,we have pie,cake,ice cream, chocolate mousse…B:Oooo!What kind of pie do you have?A:I think today we have apple,cherry,lemon…B:Hmm…I think I’ll have a piece of apple pie with my coffee.How about you,Tina?C:Oh,maybe I’ll have a piece later…or…I’ll have some of yours!A:Then it’s one coffee,one apple pie,one chicken sandwich,an order of french fries,and an iced tea.Right?B:Yes,thank you.C:Thanks.(2) Order Dishes BC:Oh,here comes our waiter!B:Yeah,I wondered what took so long.A:Whew!Here you are!C:Uh,I ordered french fries with my chicken sandwich,and you brought me…ugh!…mashed potatoes with gravy!A:Oh,you ordered french fries?C:Yes!A:Well,then,OK.B:Uh,and could I have the apple pie I ordered?A:What apple pie?Did you order apple pie?B:Uh-huh.Yeah,I did…with my coffee.Remember?A:Really?Gee,how did I forget that?C:Uh,can I ask you a question?A:Yes?C:How long have you been a waiter?A:Who me?Oh,uh,today is my first day.Well,I’ll…I’ll get your apple pie and the french fries right away.Sorry about that.B:Oh,that’s OK.C:Yeah,thanks.Good luck!A:Thanks!(3) Order Dishes C[1]A: Have you finished with this?B: No, I'm still drinking it. Thanks.[2]A: Did you order this?B: Yes, that's mine. Mmm, it looks great and smells delicious![3]A: Don't you like it?B: I haven't tasted it yet. I'm waiting for the waitress to bring me a fork.[4]A: Did you enjoy it?B: Well, it was a little tough. I think it was cooked for too long.[5]A: How is it?B: Great. Just the way I like it: black and strong.[6]A: Your turn or mine?B: It's my treat this time. You paid last time. Remember.(4) Cooking AA:What’s your favorite snack?B:Oh, it's a sandwich with peanut butter, honey, and banana. It's really delicious!A:Uh! I've never heard of that! How do you make it?B:Well, first, you take two slices of bread and spread peanut butter on them.Then cut a banana into small pieces and put themon one of the slices of bread. Finally, pour some honey over the bananas and put the other slice of bread on top. Yum!A:Yuck! It sounds awful!(5) Cooking BA:I’ll tell you what my favorite snack is-baked apple.B:Backed apple?A:Ah, it’s delicious and healthy.B: So, how do you make it?A:You take out the core of the apple with the apple corer.Then you fill the central of the apple with brown sugar and some raisins.Next, put it in a pan with a little water and bake it in the oven for about 45 minutes.B: Hmm, that does sound good.7. Travel and Tourism(1)T ravel Plans AA: I'm so excited! We have two weeks off! What are you going to do?B: I'm not sure. I guess I'll just stay home. Maybe I'll catch up on my reading. What about you? Any plans?A: Well, my parents have rented a condominium in Florida. I'm going to take long walks along the beach every day and do lots of swimming.B: Sounds great!A: Say, why don't you come with us? We have plenty of room.B: Do you mean it? I'd love to!(2)Travel Plans BA: What are your plans for the summer, Paul?B: Oh, I'd love to go and lie on a beach somewhere, but I need to save some money for school. I think I'll stay home and get a job.A: That doesn't sound like much fun.B: Oh, it won't be too bad. Some of my friends are going to work this summer, too, so we'll do some partying on the weekends.(3)Travel Plans CA: Have you planned anything for the summer, Brenda?B: Yeah. I'm going to work the first month and save some money. Then I'm going to go down to Mexico for six weeks to stay with my sister. She's working in Guadalajara. She says it's really interesting there, so I want to go and see what to go and see what it's like. It will also give me a chance to practice my Spanish. I'm really looking forward to it.(4) Preparation(5) Ask For Direction AA: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the bank is?B: There's one upstairs, across from the duty-free shop.A: Oh, thanks. Do you know what time it opens?B: It should be open now. It opens at 8:00A.M.A: Good. And can you tell me how often the buses leave for the city?B: You need to check at the transportation counter. It's right down the hall.A: OK. And just one more thing. Do you know where the nearest restroom is?B: Right behind you, ma'am. See that sign?A: Oh. Thanks a lot.(6) Ask For Direction BA: Excuse me. It's me again. I'm sorry. I need some more information-if you don't mind.B: Not at all.A: Thanks. Do you know how much a taxi costs to the city?B: Well, it depends on the traffic, of course. But it usually costs about forty dollars.A: Forty dollars? I guess I'll take the bus. That means I have almost an hour till the next one. Where could I find an inexpensive restaurant in the airport? Maybe a fast-food place?B: Go upstairs and turn right. You'll see the snack bar on your left.A: Thanks very much. Have a nice day.B: You, too.(7) Famous Landmarks AA: We are now approaching the famous Statue of Liberty, which has welcomed visitors to New YorkHarbor since 1886.B: Wow! Look at it.A: Incredible, isn't it?B: The statue was given to the United States by the people of France. It was designed by the French sculptor Bartholdi.A: It's really huge. Do we get to go inside?B: Of course. We can climb the stairs all the way up to the crown.A: Stairs? There's no elevator?B: Not to the top. But it's just 142 steps!(8) Famous Landmarks BLet me tell you a little more about the statue before you climb to the top. In case you're wondering what the statue is made of, it has a framework inside that's made of iron; the outer skin is made of copper. The copper skin is only 2.4 millimeters thick. The supporting framework inside the statue is what holds the whole thing together.The Statue of Liberty is a major tourist attraction, and every year about two million people from all over the world come here to visit it.(9) Ancient Monuments AThe Pyramids were built more than four thousand years ago by the Egyptians. The most famous ones are on the west bank of the river Nile, outside of Cairo. They served as burial places for the Egyptian kings. After a king's mummy was placed inside the pyramid, together with treasures and the king's belongings.(10) Ancient Monuments BThe Great Wall of China is the longest manmade structure ever built. It was built to protect one of the Chinese kingdoms. Much of what exists of the wall today was built during the Ming Dynasty in the late 1400s, although parts of the wall are much older and go back to around 200 B.C. The wall is about 35 feet high, or 11 meters, and a stone roadway runs along the top of it. The main part of the wall stretches for about 2,000 miles, that is, about 3,400 kilometers.8.Change,There Is No Better Way(1) Life in trouble AA: So where are you working now, Terry?B: Oh, I'm still at the bank. I don't like it, though.A: That's too bad. Why not?B: Well, it's boring, and it doesn't pay very well.A: I know what you mean. I don't like my job either. I wish I could find a better job.B: Actually, I don't want to work at all anymore. I wish I had a lot of money so I could retire now.A: Hmm, how old are you, Terry?B: Uh, twenty-six.(2) Life in trouble BA: So how are things going with you and Susie, Terry?B: Oh, you didn't know? She and I broke up a couple of months ago. We decided we needed a break from each other for a while. But I miss her a lot. I wish we could get back together again.A: I'm sure you will.B: I really hope so. So what kind of job would you like to look for?A: I'm not sure, but I'd really like to move to another city. I'm sick of this place. I need to live somewhere more exciting.B: I know what you mean. It sure can get boring around here at times.(3) I really need a change! AYeah, I really need a change. I've been doing the same things for ever five years now, and I'm just not learning anything new. It's the same routine every day, and I am really sick of sitting in front of a computer. I think I need to try something totally different. I want to be in a profession that involves meeting people.(4)I really need a change! BI really need to join a club or sports team to give me something to do on weekends. I get really bored on the weekends, and if I joined a club. I'd probably get to meet people and make new friends.(5) I really need a change! CI should take a typing course this summer. I really need if it for my school work. And people say that if you can type really well, it's something you'll find useful later in life.(6) I really need a change! DGosh, I really have to go on a diet. I've gained ten pounds since last year, and everyone tells me I look fat. And if I don't lose weight now, I won't be able to get into any of my summer clothes.9. Career Development(1)P ersonality Traits AA: I don't know what classed to take this semester. I can't decide what I want to do with my life. Have you thought about it, Brenda?B: Yes, I have. I think I'd make a good journalist because I love writing.A: Maybe I could be a teacher because I'm very creative. And I like working with kids.B: Oh, I wouldn't want to be a teacher. I'm too inpatient.A: I know one thing I could never do.B: What's that?A: I could never be a stockbroker because I'm not good at making decisions quickly.(2)Personality Traits BA: My history professor says I should think about a career in politics. But I don't think I'd make a good politician.B: Why not, Brenda?A: Oh, you know me. I'm terrible at speaking in front of a lot of people-you know, like giving speeches and things. And politicians have to speak in public all the time.B: That's true. You know, that reminds me of a problem I'm having.A: What is it?B: You know my parents have a really successful restaurant, right? Well, my father wants me to be the manager.A: And you don't want go?B: No, not at all. I'd be a terrible manager. I'm much too disorganized(3) Job-hunting AA: Any interesting jobs listed on the Internet today?B: Well, there are a lot of retail jobs-selling clothes and stuff. But you have to work Saturdays and Sundays.A: Hmm. I hate working on weekendsB: Hmm… so do I. Oh, here's a job in sales. It's a job selling children's books to bookstores. A: That sounds interesting.B: Yeah. Let's see. You need to have a driver's license. And you have to work some evenings. A: I don't mind working evenings during the week. And I enjoy driving. So, what's the phone number?。
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以下是为⼤家整理的listen to this英语中级听⼒教程Listen05，供⼤家参考，希望会对您有所帮助！ Herbert Wilson and his wife went to the Isle of Wight for their summer holiday. But they were by no means pleased with their hotel. As soon as they returned home, Herbert decided to write to the Manager of Happytours.Herbert: Can you spare a moment, dear? I want you to listen to this letter.Margaret: Go ahead, then.Herbert: Dear Sir, my wife and I arrived home last night after a holiday arranged by your firm, in Jersey. We stayed at the hotel described in your brochure as a comfortable, medium sized hotel, with a magnificent view of the sea, offering courteous, old fashioned service and excellent food, served in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.Margaret: Yes, that's what the brochure said.Herbert: In fact the hotel is situated at least half a mile from the sea. Our room overlooked a car park ...Margaret: Through the gates of which motor vehicles were constantly arriving or departing.Herbert: Yes, that's good. The food was strictly beef burgers and chips or fish and chips. Wine was available, but at exorbitant prices, and as for the courteous, old fashioned service, the majority of the staff were foreign and virtually incapable of speaking or understanding the English language.Margaret: Yes, that's quite true.Herbert: In addition to this, we were most unhappy with the arrangements for our journey home. We were instructed to catch the 11:00 am ferry ...Margaret: Wasn't it 12:00?Herbert: No, 11:00 ... but this was apparently delayed and we did not get away till 6 o'clock in the evening. Now that our holiday is over, it seems fairly pointless writing this letter, but I should like you to know that we were most disappointed with the hotel and travel arrangements and shall certainly not be booking any future holidays through Happytours. Yours faithfully, Herbert Wilson.Margaret: Yes dear, that's a very good letter.Miss Bush is talking to a travel agent in London.Travel Agent: Good morning. Can I help you?Miss Bush: Hello. Er, my name's Miss Bush and I'm intending to go to a conference in Sydney for three weeks.Travel Agent: I see. Er, do you want the excursion fare or the full return fare.Miss Bush: Now, can I get a stopover on an excursion fare?Travel Agent: Yes, you're allowed only one stopover on the excursion fare.Miss Bush: Oh, only one.Travel Agent: Yes. But of course, if you pay the full return fare then you can have unlimited stopovers.Miss Bush: Oh that's much better. Yes. You see, the thing is that I've got two weeks' holiday after the conference and I've never been out that way before at all to Australia or the Far East, and I, I wanted to go, you know, shopping or seeing Hong Kong or India or somewhere round there.Travel Agent: Yes. Uhum.Miss Bush: Um, where exactly can I go?Travel Agent: Well, lots of places. There's Singapore or um, Teheran, Kuwait, Athens, you've really got quite a lot of choice you know.Miss Bush: Mm. Well, it sounds marvellous. Um, how much would that cost? How much is the full fare?Travel Agent: The full fare? Well, that's really quite a lot. It's ￡1204.Miss Bush: (laughs) Yes, a thousand two hundred and four. Well, it's once in a lifetime, you know, I've never been.Travel Agent: Mm.Miss Bush: The thing is, actually that, um, I'm absolutely terrified of flying. I've never done it before.Travel Agent: Oh dear. UhumMiss Bush: And er, um, I'm hoping that I can persuade my two friends, who are also going to the conference, to stop over with me on the way back.Travel Agent: Yes, that would be a good idea, yes.Miss Bush: Mm, yes. By the way, one of them's in Cairo at the moment. Would it be possible for me to stop over there on my way to Sydney?Travel Agent: Yes of course. There are plenty of flights to Cairo and, and then plenty more onwards from Cairo to Sydney. And then you can stay, there, in Cairo, for as long as you like.Miss Bush: Oh that's great? Now, the thing is, I think I'd better go and persuade Mr. Adams that, you know, he'd like to stop with me in Cairo ...Travel Agent: I see.Miss Bush: ... go and discuss it with him and then come back to you in a day or two, if that's all right.Travel Agent: Yes. Certainly. Of course, madam.Miss Bush: Oh, thank you very much. OK. Goodbye.Travel Agent: Thank you. Goodbye.Gillian felt slightly uneasy as the porter unlocked the gates and waved her through. St Alfred's Hospital was not an ordinary mental institution. It was the most exclusive institution of its type in the country. You had to be not only mentally ill, but also extremely wealthy to be accepted as a patient. She parked her car outside the main entrance of the imposing eighteenth century building. She paused on the steps to look at the superb ornamental gardens and surrounding parkland. An old man in a white panama hat was watering the flowerbed beside the steps. He smiled at her.Old man: Good afternoon, miss. A lovely day, isn't it?Gillian: Yes, it certainly is.Old man: Are you a new patient?Gillian: Oh, I'm not a patient. I'm just here to do some research.Old man: Will you be staying long?Gillian: I really don't know. I wonder if you could direct me to Dr. Carmichael's office?Old man: Certainly, miss. Just go through the main door, turn left, walk down to the end of the corridor, and it's the last door on the right.Gillian: Thank you very much indeed.Dr. Carmichael was waiting for her. He had been looking forward to meeting his new research assistant. He himself had always been interested in the special problems of long stay patients. Dr. Carmichael was very proud of his hospital and she was impressed by the relaxed and informal atmosphere. She spent the mornings interviewing patients, and the afternoons writing up the results of her research in the gardens. Some of the patients were withdrawn and depressed, some seemed almost normal. Only one or two had to be kept locked up. She found it hard to believe that all of them had been thought too dangerous to live in normal society. She often saw the old man in the panama hat. He spent most of his time working in the gardens, but he always stopped to speak to her. She found out that his name was Maurice Featherstone. He was a gentle and mild-mannered old fellow, with clear, blue, honest eyes, white hair and a pinkish complexion. He always looked pleased with life. She became particularly curious about him, but Dr. Carmichael had never asked her to interview him, and she wondered why. One night, at dinner, she asked about Mr. Featherstone.Dr. Carmichael: Ah, yes, Maurice. Nice old chap. He's been here longer than anybody.Gillian: What's wrong with him?Dr. Carmichael: Nothing. His family put him here thirty-five years ago. They never come to visit him, but the bills are always paid on time.Gillian: But what had he done?Dr. Carmichael: I'll show you his file. It seems that he burnt down his school when he was seventeen. His family tried to keep the incident quiet. Over the next few years there were a number of mysterious fires in his neighbourhood, but the family did nothing until he tried to set fire to the family mansion. He was in here the next day. Maurice never protested.Gillian: And that was thirty-five years ago!Dr. Carmichael: I'm afraid so. If I'd had my way, I'd have let him out years ago.Gillian: But he can't still be dangerous!Dr. Carmichael: No. He's had plenty of opportunities. We even let him smoke. If he'd wanted to start a fire, he could have done it at any time.Gillian was shocked by the story. She became determined to do something about it. She wrote letters to Maurice's family, but never received a reply. He had never been officially certified as insane, and legally, he could leave at any time. Dr. Carmichael was easily persuaded to let her talk to Maurice.Gillian: Maurice, have you ever thought about leaving this place?Maurice: No, miss. I'm very happy here. This is my home. And anyway, I've got nowhere to go.Gillian: But wouldn't you like to go into the village sometimes ... to walk around, to buy your own tobacco?Maurice: I've never thought about it, miss. I suppose it would be nice. But I wouldn't want to stay away for long. I've spent twenty years working on this garden. I know every flower and tree. What would happen to them if I weren't here?Gillian realized that it would be unkind to make him leave the hospital. However, she found out that the next Saturday was his birthday. She arranged with the staff to give him a party. They wanted it to be a surprise and Dr. Carmichael agreed to let him go out for the afternoon. There was a flower show in the village. Maurice left at two o'clock. He seemed quite excited. They expected him to return about four o'clock. The cook had made a birthday cake and the staff had decorated the lounge. Gillian was standing in the window when she saw him. He was early. He was walking up the drive towards the house, whistling cheerfully. Behind him, above the trees, several thick black columns of smoke were beginning to rise slowly into the clear blue sky.1. The student, puzzled about a particular point, decides to ask a question. As so often happens when under pressure, he tends to concentrate most of his attention on the subject matter and he pays practically no attention to the language. Consequently, (pause) he fails to employ the correct question form.2. However, even though the student does employ an appropriate question form, (pause) difficulties may still arise.3. The basic difficulty may, in fact, be one of several different types. It may lie in the student's limited aural perception, in other words, (pause) the student may not have clearly heard what was said.4. 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成熙英语中级班听力文本
成熙英语中级班听力文本Unit 1Part 11. A: Excuse me, where is the nearest subway station?B: It’s two blocks down the road, on your left.2. A: What do you want to eat for dinner tonight?B: I’m in the mood for sushi. How about you?3. A: Do you have any plans for the weekend?B: Yes, I’m going to visit my parents in the countryside.4. A: Did you hear about the new restaurant that just opened? B: No, I haven’t. What’s it like?5. A: Can you help me carry these bags?B: Sure, no problem. Where are we taking them?Part 26. A: Can you tell me how to get to the museum?B: Sure. Take the subway to Central Station and then transfer to bus number 23. Get off at the fourth stop and the museum will be on your right.7. A: I’m looking for a gift for my sister’s birt hday. Any suggestions?B: How about a nice piece of jewelry? There’s a jewelry storearound the corner that sells beautiful necklaces and earrings.8. A: Did you catch the news last night?B: No, I missed it. What happened?9. A: Have you finished your essay for the literature class yet? B: No, not yet. I’m still struggling with the conclusion.10. A: Would you like anything to drink?B: Yes, please. I’ll have a cup of coffee with milk and sugar.Part 311. A: We’re taking a trip to Japan next month. D o you have any recommendations for places to visit?B: You should definitely see Kyoto. It’s a beautiful city with lots of temples and gardens.12. A: Are you going to the party tonight?B: I’m not sure yet. I have to finish my work first.13. A: What do you do for a living?B: I’m a graphic designer. I work for an advertising agency.14. A: Do you prefer reading books or watching movies?B: It depends on my mood. Sometimes I like to curl up with a good book, and other times I just want to relax and watch a movie. 15. A: Can you recommend a good restaurant in the area?B: Sure, there’s a Thai restaurant on the corner that makes amazingcurries and noodles.Part 416. I usually take the subway to work, but today I decided to walk because the weather was so nice.17. My favorite hobby is playing guitar. I’ve been playing for years and I love learning new songs and techniques.18. Last weekend, I went hiking in the mountains with some friends. It was a challenging but rewarding experience.19. I’m reall y interested in learning about different cultures and languages. I think it’s important to have a global perspective. 20. I’m a big fan of cooking and baking. I like to experiment with different ingredients and recipes to create new and interesting dishes.。
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成熙英语中级班听力脚本(剑桥二)1.Break the Ice(1)Oh, I’m really sorry:Ted: Oh, I'm really sorry. Are you OK?Ana: I'm fine. But I'm not very good at this.Ted: Neither am I. Say, are you from South America?Ana: Yes, I am originally. I was born in Argentina.Ted: Did you grow up there?Ana: Yes, I did, but my family moved here eight years ago when I was in high school.Ted: And where did you learn to rollerblade?Ana: Here in the park. This is only my second time.Ted: Well, it's my first time. Can you give me some lessons?Ana: Sure. Just follow me.Ted : By the way, my name is Ted.Ana: And I'm Ana. Nice to meet you.(2) Hey, hey! that was funTed: Hey, hey! that was fun. Thank you for the lesson!Ana: No problem. So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?Ted: I work in a travel agency.Ana: Really! What do you do there?Ted: I'm in charge of their computers.Ana: Oh, so you're a computer specialist.Ted: Well, sort of. Yeah, I guess so.Ana: That's great. Then maybe you can give me some help with a computer course I'm taking. Ted: Oh, sure...But only if you promise to give me some more rollarblading lessons.Ana: It's a deal!(3)Yu hong the Immigrant.Interviewer: Where are you from originally, Yu Hong?Yu Hong: I'm from China...from near Shanghai.Interviewer: And when did you move here?Yu Hong: I came here after I graduated from college. That was in 1992. Interviewer: And what do you do now?Yu Hong: I'm a transportation engineer.Interviewer: I see. So you 're an immigrant to the United States.Yu Hong: Yes, that's right.Interviewer: What are some of difficulties of being an immigrant in the U.S.? Yu Hong: Oh, that's not an easy question to answer. There are so many things, really. I guess one of the biggest difficulties is that I don't have any relatives here.I mean, I have a lot of friends, but that's not the same thing. In China, on the holidays or the weekend, we visit relatives. It isn't the same here.Interviewer: And what do you miss the most from home?Yu Hong: Oh, that's easy: my mom's soup! She makes great soup. I really miss my mother's cooking.(4)Childhood Memories AA: Hey! Are these pictures of you when you were a kid?B: Yeah! That's me in front of my uncle's beach house. When I was a kid, we used to spend two weeks every summer.A: Wow, I bet that was fun!B: Yeah. We always had a great time. Every day we used to get up early and walk along the beach. I have a great shell collection. In fact, I think it's still up in the attic!A: Hey, I used to collect shells, too, when I was a kid. But my parents threw them out!(5)Childhood Memories BA: You know what I remember most about growing up?B: What?A: Visiting my grandparent's house…you know, on holidays and stuff. They lived way out in the country, and my granddad had a horse named Blackie. He taught me how to ride. I just love that horse-and she loved me, too! I used to really enjoy spending time at my grandparent's house. And every time I came back, Blackie remembered me.B: Ah, memories!2.Living Places(1) Living Places AA: The neighborhood sure has changed!B: What was this place like before, Grandpa?A: Well, there used to be a grocery store right here on this corner. Hmm. It was pretty quiet. Not many people lived here then.B: These days, the population is growing fast.A: Yeah. I bet they'll tear down all these old buildings soon. In a few years, there will be just malls and high-rise apartments.B: Hey, that doesn't sound too bad!A: No, but I'll miss the old days.(2) Living Places BA: Creative Rentals. Good morning.B: Hello. I'm calling about the apartment you have for rent.A: Yes. What can I tell you about it?B: Where is it, exactly?A: It's on King Street, just off the freeway.B: Oh, near the freeway. Can you hear the traffic?A: Yes, I'm afraid you do hear some. But the apartment has lots of space. It has three bedrooms and a very large living roomB: I see. And is it in a new building?A: Well, the building is about fifty years old.B: Uh-huh. Well, I'll think about it.A: OK. Thanks for calling.B: Thank you. Bye(3) Living Places CA: Hello?B: Hello. Is the apartment you're advertising still available?A: Yes, it is.B: Can you tell me a little about it?A: Well, it's a perfect apartment for one person. It's one room with a kitchen at one end.B: I see. And is it far away from the subway?A: There's a subway station just down the street. Actually, the apartment is located right downtown, so you step out of the building and there are stores and restaurants everywhere. But it's on a high floor, so you don't hear any street or traffic noise.B: It sounds like just the kind of place I'm looking for. I'd like to come see it, please.A: Sure. Let me give you the address.(4) Apartment Hunting AA: What do you think?B: Well, it has just as many bedroom as the last apartment. And the living room is huge.C: But the bedroom are too small. And there isn't enough closet space for my clothes.A: And it's not as cheap as the last apartment we saw.B: But that apartment was dark and dingy. And it was in a dangerous neighborhood.A: Let's see if the real estate agent has something else to show us.(5)Apartment Hunting BA: Well, how do you like this space, then?C: Oh, it's much better than that other one. The thing I like best is the bedrooms. They are too huge!B: Yes, they are nice and big.C: And there are two bathrooms! I could have my own bathroom!B: Yes, I guess you could.C: The only problem is the color of the living room. I really don't like those dark green walls. A: Oh, I'm sure we can change the color if we want to.3.Big Day(1) Halloween AA: Did you know next week is Halloween? It's on October 31B: So what do you do on Halloween? We don't have that holiday in Russia. A: Well, it's a day when kids dress up in masks and costumes. They knock on people's doors and ask for candy by saying words“Trick or treat!”B: Hmm. Sounds interesting.A: But it's not just for kids. Lots of people have costume parties. Hey…my friend Pete is having a party. Would you like to go?B: Sure. I'd love to.(2) Halloween BA: So are we going to wear costumes to the party?B: Of course. That's half the fun. Last year I rented this great Dracula costume, and this year I'm going as a clown.A: A clown? Yes, you would make a good clown.B: Hey!A: Oh, I'm just kidding. What about me? What kind of costume should I wear? B: Why don't you go as a witch? I saw a terrific witch outfit at the costume store. A: A witch…yeah, that's a good idea. So after I scare people, you can make them laugh. (3) Japanese Wedding AA: You look beautiful in that kimono, Mari. Is this your wedding photo?B: Yes, it is.A: Do most Japanese women wear kimonos when they get married?B: Yes, many of them do. Then after the wedding ceremony, the bride usually changes into a Western bridal dress during the reception.A: Oh, I didn't know that.(4) Japanese Wedding BA: Did you get married in a church, Mari?B: No, the ceremony was held at a shrine.A: Oh, a shrine…B: Yes, we were married by a priest in a traditional Shinto ceremony.A: Hmm. And who went to the ceremony?B: Well, only the immediate family attended the ceremony…you know, our parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters…A: And what about the reception? What was that like?B: Lots of friends and relatives came to the reception…about a hundred people. And the first thing happened was that the main guests gave formal speeches. A: Speeches?B: Yes, and then after that, all the guests were served a formal meal. While everyone was eating and drinking, lots of other guests gave short speeches or sang songs. Some of the speeches were funny.A: Sounds like fun!B: Yes, the songs and speeches are all part of the entertainment during a wedding reception. And then, at the end of the reception, each guest received a present for coming to the wedding.A: A present from the bride and groom?B: Yes, it's a Japanese custom.A: What a nice custom!plains and Excuses(1)H ousehold Chores AA: Jason…Jason! Turn down the TV a little, please.B: Oh, but this is my favorite program!A: I know. But it's too loud.B: OK. I'll turn it down.A: That's better. Thanks.B: Lisa, please pick up your things.A: They're all over the living room floor.B: In a minute, Mom. I'm on the phone.A: OK. But do it as soon as you hang up.B: Sure. No problem.A: Goodness! Were we like this when we were kids?B: Definitely!(2)Household Chores BA: Have you noticed how forgetful Dad is getting? He's always forgetting where his car keys are. It drives me crazy.B: And he can never find his glasses either.A: I know.B: You know what drives me crazy about Mom?A: What?B: Those awful talk shows she watches on TV. She just loves them.A: Yeah, I think she watches them for hourseveryday.B: Oh, well. I guess they're just getting old. I hope I never get like that.A: Me, too. Hey, let's go and play a video game.B: Great idea. By the way, have you seen my glasses anywhere?(3) Household Chores C[1]A: James, please turn that down…James!B: Yes, Mom?A: Turn that down. It's much too loud.B: Sorry, Mom. I had it turned up because I wanted to hear the game.[2]A: Molly, put the groceries away, please. There's ice cream in one of the bags. B: I can't right now, Dad. I'm doing my homework.[3]A: What's this, James!B: Yeah, Mom?A: Why are there all these wet towels on the bathroom floor? Please pick them up and hang them up to dry.B: Gosh, I'm really sorry, Mom. I forgot all about them.[4]A: Justin, come help me. We need to wash these dishes before your mother gets home.B: Oh, Dad. I'd like to help, but I have to call Laurie. It's really important. [5]A: Aimee, I think the dog is trying to tell you something!B: Well, I can't possibly take him out right now. I'm doing my nails(4) Apologies AA: Hi. I'm your new neighbor, George Rivera. I live next door.B: Oh, hi. I'm Stephanie Lee.A: So, you just moved in? Do you need anything?B: Not right now. But thanks.A: Well, let me know if you do. Um, by the way, would you mind turning your stereo down? The walls are really thin, so the sound goes right through to my apartment.B: Oh, I'm sorry! I didn't realize that. I'll make sure to keep the volume down. Oh, by the way, is there a good Italian restaurant in the neighborhood?A: Yeah. There's a great one a couple of blocks from here. Try their lasagna. It's delicious! (5)Apologies BA: Hello. I'm sorry to bother you, but I think your car is parked in my space downstairs.B: Really?A: Yes. Do you drive a blue Honda?B: Yes, I do.A: Well, there's a blue Honda parked in space 13 and that's my space.B: Oh, I'm so sorry. My son must have put it in the wrong space. Ours is the one right next to yours-number 12. Let me get my keys, and I'll go right down and move the car.A: Thanks.B: And I'll make sure my son doesn't do it again.A: I appreciate it.(6) Apologies CA: Gee, Bob, you're really late. You said you'd be here at six, and look at the time: It's almost six thirty!B: I'm really sorry. Tell you what: I'll pay for dinner.A: Oh, it's all right. You don't have to do that.B: No, I want to pay. You had to wait for me almost half an hour.A: Well, hey, OK-if you insist. Thanks!A: Hi, Sally. What happened to you on Sunday?B: Sunday? What do you mean?A: You don't remember? I had a party, and I invited you.B: Oh, gosh. Of course you did-and I completely forgot about it. I was busy all day helping my brother with his car, and I guess I just forgot. Sorry. How did the party go, anyway?A: It was great, but we missed you.B: Gee, now I really feel bad.5. Transportation(1)T ransportation Problems AA: Why is there never a bus when you want one?B: Good question. There aren't enough buses on this route.A: Sometimes I feel like writing a letter to the paper.B: Good idea. You should say that we need more subway lines, too.A: Yeah. There should be more public transportation in genral.B: And fewer cars! There's too much traffic.A: Say, is that our bus coming?B: Yes, it is. But look. It's full!A: Oh, no! Let's go and get a cup of coffee. We can talk about this letter I'm going to write. (2)Transportation Problems BA: So you are really going to write a letter to the paper?B: Sure. I'm going to say something about the buses. They're too old. We need more modern buses…nice air-conditioned ones.B: And they need to put more buses on the road.A: Right. And there are too many cars downtown, and there isn't enough parking. B: That's for sure. It's impossible to find a parking space downtown these days. A: I think they should ban private cars downtown between nine and five.B: Oh, you mean they shouldn't allow any cars except taxis and buses during the regular workday. Hmm…that sounds like a really good idea.(3)Transportation Problems CA: How long have you been living here?B: Oh, for over twenty years.A: And have you noticed a lot of changes during that time?B: Oh, yes, quite a few. This is a much nicer place to live now than it used to be. It's much greener. When I first moved here, there weren't many trees around. But over the last few years, the city has planted trees everywhere. It's made such a difference.(4)Transportation Problems DA: How do you like living here?B: Well, it's an interesting city. But you really need a car here; otherwise, you can't go anywhere. There used to be a good bus system, but there isn't anymore. A: Why is that?B: Oh, I think they expect everyone to have a car, so they don't bother to provide decent bus service. It's getting worse and worse. These days, you have to wait for ages for a bus. And when one finally shows up, it's usually full!(5) Solution SingaporeQuite a number of things have been done to help solve traffic problems in Singapore. For example, motorists must buy a special pass if they want to drive into the downtown business district. They can go into the business district only if they have the pass displayed on their windshield.Another thing Singapore has done is to make it more difficult to buy cars. People have to apply for a certificate if they want to buy a car. And the number of certificates is limited. Not everyone can get one.There is also a high tax on cars, so it costs three or four times as much to buy a car in Singapore as it does in, say, the United States or Canada.The other thing Singapore has done is to build an excellent pubic transportation system. Their subway system is one of the best in the world. And there is also a very good taxi and bus system.(6) Driving and Road Sings AA: Um, have you noticed that police car behind us?B: Oh, yeah.A: [Police siren] Oh, no! I'd better pull over.B: May I see your driver's license, please?A: Sure, of course. Did I do something wrong, Officer?B: Well, for one thing, you went over a double yellow line back there to pass a car.A: Oh.B: A double yellow line means”no passing.”You can only pass when there's a broken yellow line on your side.A: Oh.B: And another thing! You were in the left-turn-only lane, but you didn't turn! You went straight through the intersection instead.A: Oh, I guess I did, Officer,…but…B: Yes, you did! Don't you know that if there's a sign with an arrow pointing to the left, you have to turn left when you're in that lane?A: Oh, yeah, you're right-B: Of course, I'm right! My goodness! How did you ever pass your driving test and get a license?A: Gosh, I'm sorry, Officer.(7) Driving and Road Sings BA: You know, these highways are really great, but the road signs are pretty confusing.B: Hmm. What do these lines on the road mean?A: They must mean you aren't allowed to pass here.B: No. I don't think so. I'm going to pass this car in front of us. It's going too slow. Now, I wonder what that sign up ahead means.A: It may mean you've got to take a left in this lane.B: Or maybe it means you can turn left if you want to. I think I'll just go straight.6.Food and Cook(1)O rder Dishes AA:Hi.May I take your order?B:Yes.I’ll have a cup of coffee.A:Cream and sugar?B:Oh,yes,please.A:And you?C:I’d like a chicken sandwich.And I’ll have some chips…oh,you call them french fries here.right,I’ll have some frenchfries,please.A:Allright.One coffee with cream and sugar and a chicken sandwich with frenchfries.Uh,anything else?C:Yes,I’d like an iced tea,please.A:One iced tea.Thank you.B:Oh,wait a minute!What kind of desserts do you have?A:Well,we have pie,cake,ice cream,chocolate mousse…B:Oooo!What kind of pie do you have?A:I think today we have apple,cherry,lemon…B:Hmm…I think I’ll have a piece of apple pie with my coffee.How about you,Tina?C:Oh,maybe I’ll have a piece later…or…I’ll have some of yours!A:Then it’s one coffee,one apple pie,one chicken sandwich,an order of frenchfries,and an iced tea.Right?B:Yes,thank you.C:Thanks.(2) Order Dishes BC:Oh,here comes our waiter!B:Yeah,I wondered what took so long.A:Whew!Here you are!C:Uh,I ordered french fries with my chicken sandwich,and you brought me…ugh!…mashed potatoes with gravy!A:Oh,you ordered french fries?C:Yes!A:Well,then,OK.B:Uh,and could I have the apple pie I ordered?A:What apple pie?Did you order apple pie?B:Uh-huh.Yeah,I did…with my coffee.Remember?A:Really?Gee,how did I forget that?C:Uh,can I ask you a question?A:Yes?C:How long have you been a waiter?A:Who me?Oh,uh,today is my first day.Well,I’ll…I’ll get your apple pie and the french fries right away.Sorry about that.B:Oh,that’s OK.C:Yeah,thanks.Good luck!A:Thanks!(3) Order Dishes C[1]A: Have you finished with this?B: No, I'm still drinking it. Thanks.[2]A: Did you order this?B: Yes, that's mine. Mmm, it looks great and smells delicious![3]A: Don't you like it?B: I haven't tasted it yet. I'm waiting for the waitress to bring me a fork.[4]A: Did you enjoy it?B: Well, it was a little tough. I think it was cooked for too long.[5]A: How is it?B: Great. Just the way I like it: black and strong.[6]A: Your turn or mine?B: It's my treat this time. You paid last time. Remember.(4) Cooking AA:What’s your favorite snack?B:Oh, it's a sandwich with peanut butter, honey, and banana. It's really delicious! A:Uh! I've never heard of that! How do you make it?B:Well, first, you take two slices of bread and spread peanut butter on them.Then cut a banana into small pieces and put themon one of the slices of bread. Finally, pour some honey over the bananas and put the other slice of bread on top. Yum! A:Yuck! It sounds awful!(5) Cooking BA:I’ll tell you what my favorite snack is-baked apple.B:Backed apple?A:Ah, it’s delicious and healthy.B: So, how do you make it?A:You take out the core of the apple with the apple corer.Then you fill the central of the apple with brown sugar and some raisins.Next, put it in a pan with a little water and bake it in the oven for about 45 minutes.B: Hmm, that does sound good.7. Travel and Tourism(1)T ravel Plans AA: I'm so excited! We have two weeks off! What are you going to do?B: I'm not sure. I guess I'll just stay home. Maybe I'll catch up on my reading. What about you? Any plans?A: Well, my parents have rented a condominium in Florida. I'm going to take long walks along the beach every day and do lots of swimming.B: Sounds great!A: Say, why don't you come with us? We have plenty of room.B: Do you mean it? I'd love to!(2)Travel Plans BA: What are your plans for the summer, Paul?B: Oh, I'd love to go and lie on a beach somewhere, but I need to save some money for school. I think I'll stay home and get a job.A: That doesn't sound like much fun.B: Oh, it won't be too bad. Some of my friends are going to work this summer, too, so we'll do some partying on the weekends.(3)Travel Plans CA: Have you planned anything for the summer, Brenda?B: Yeah. I'm going to work the first month and save some money. Then I'm going to go down to Mexico for six weeks to stay with my sister. She's working in Guadalajara. She says it's really interesting there, so I want to go and see what to go and see what it's like. It will also give me a chance to practice my Spanish. I'm really looking forward to it.(4) Preparation(5) Ask For Direction AA: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the bank is?B: There's one upstairs, across from the duty-free shop.A: Oh, thanks. Do you know what time it opens?B: It should be open now. It opens at 8:00A.M.A: Good. And can you tell me how often the buses leave for the city?B: You need to check at the transportation counter. It's right down the hall.A: OK. And just one more thing. Do you know where the nearest restroom is? B: Right behind you, ma'am. See that sign?A: Oh. Thanks a lot.(6) Ask For Direction BA: Excuse me. It's me again. I'm sorry. I need some more information-if you don't mind.B: Not at all.A: Thanks. Do you know how much a taxi costs to the city?B: Well, it depends on the traffic, of course. But it usually costs about forty dollars.A: Forty dollars? I guess I'll take the bus. That means I have almost an hour till the next one. Where could I find an inexpensive restaurant in the airport? Maybe a fast-food place?B: Go upstairs and turn right. You'll see the snack bar on your left.A: Thanks very much. Have a nice day.B: You, too.(7) Famous Landmarks AA: We are now approaching the famous Statue of Liberty, which has welcomed visitors to New YorkHarbor since 1886.B: Wow! Look at it.A: Incredible, isn't it?B: The statue was given to the United States by the people of France. It was designed by the French sculptor Bartholdi.A: It's really huge. Do we get to go inside?B: Of course. We can climb the stairs all the way up to the crown.A: Stairs? There's no elevator?B: Not to the top. But it's just 142 steps!(8) Famous Landmarks BLet me tell you a little more about the statue before you climb to the top. In case you're wondering what the statue is made of, it has a framework inside that's made of iron; the outer skin is made of copper. The copper skin is only 2.4 millimeters thick. The supporting framework inside the statue is what holds the whole thing together.The Statue of Liberty is a major tourist attraction, and every year about two million people from all over the world come here to visit it.(9) Ancient Monuments AThe Pyramids were built more than four thousand years ago by the Egyptians. The most famous ones are on the west bank of the river Nile, outside of Cairo. They served as burial places for the Egyptian kings. After a king's mummy was placed inside the pyramid, together with treasures and the king's belongings. (10) Ancient Monuments BThe Great Wall of China is the longest manmade structure ever built. It was built to protect one of the Chinese kingdoms. Much of what exists of the wall today was built during the Ming Dynasty in the late 1400s, although parts of the wall are much older and go back to around 200 B.C. The wall is about 35 feet high, or 11 meters, and a stone roadway runs along the top of it. The main part of the wall stretches for about 2,000 miles, that is, about 3,400 kilometers.8.Change,There Is No Better Way(1) Life in trouble AA: So where are you working now, Terry?B: Oh, I'm still at the bank. I don't like it, though.A: That's too bad. Why not?B: Well, it's boring, and it doesn't pay very well.A: I know what you mean. I don't like my job either. I wish I could find a better job.B: Actually, I don't want to work at all anymore. I wish I had a lot of money so I could retire now.A: Hmm, how old are you, Terry?B: Uh, twenty-six.(2) Life in trouble BA: So how are things going with you and Susie, Terry?B: Oh, you didn't know? She and I broke up a couple of months ago. We decided we needed a break from each other for a while. But I miss her a lot. I wish we could get back together again.A: I'm sure you will.B: I really hope so. So what kind of job would you like to look for?A: I'm not sure, but I'd really like to move to another city. I'm sick of this place. I need to live somewhere more exciting.B: I know what you mean. It sure can get boring around here at times.(3) I really need a change!AYeah, I really need a change. I've been doing the same things for ever five years now, and I'm just not learning anything new. It's the same routine every day, and I am really sick of sitting in front of a computer. I think I need to try something totally different. I want to be in a profession that involves meeting people.(4)I really need a change!BI really need to join a club or sports team to give me something to do on weekends. I get really bored on the weekends, and if I joined a club. I'd probably get to meet people and make new friends.(5) I really need a change!CI should take a typing course this summer. I really need if it for my school work. And people say that if you can type really well, it's something you'll find useful later in life.(6) I really need a change!DGosh, I really have to go on a diet. I've gained ten pounds since last year, and everyone tells me I look fat. And if I don't lose weight now, I won't be able to get into any of my summer clothes.9. Career Development(1)P ersonality Traits AA: I don't know what classed to take this semester. I can't decide what I want to do with my life. Have you thought about it, Brenda?B: Yes, I have. I think I'd make a good journalist because I love writing.A: Maybe I could be a teacher because I'm very creative. And I like working with kids.B: Oh, I wouldn't want to be a teacher. I'm too inpatient.A: I know one thing I could never do.B: What's that?A: I could never be a stockbroker because I'm not good at making decisions quickly.(2)Personality Traits BA: My history professor says I should think about a career in politics. But I don't think I'd make a good politician.B: Why not, Brenda?A: Oh, you know me. I'm terrible at speaking in front of a lot of people-you know, like giving speeches and things. And politicians have to speak in public all the time.B: That's true. You know, that reminds me of a problem I'm having.A: What is it?B: You know my parents have a really successful restaurant, right? Well, my father wants me to be the manager.A: And you don't want go?B: No, not at all. I'd be a terrible manager. I'm much too disorganized(3) Job-hunting AA: Any interesting jobs listed on the Internet today?B: Well, there are a lot of retail jobs-selling clothes and stuff. But you have to work Saturdays and Sundays.A: Hmm. I hate working on weekendsB: Hmm…so do I. Oh, here's a job in sales. It's a job selling children's books to bookstores. A: That sounds interesting.B: Yeah. Let's see. You need to have a driver's license. And you have to work some evenings. A: I don't mind working evenings during the week. And I enjoy driving. So, what's the phone number?B: It's 7983455(4) Job-hunting BA: Delta Education.B: Hello. I'm calling about the job you advertised for a salesperson. Is it still available?。
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成熙英语_中级班_听力脚本(新版)
成熙英语_中级班_听力脚本(新版)
注意：本文为中级班听力脚本，全文配有录音。
请提前准备好听力设备，并保持良好的听力环境。
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音频：
Welcome to the Intermediate Class of Chengxi English! My name is Sarah, and today I will be your teacher for the listening comprehension session. In this class, we will practice our listening skills by listening to various dialogues and passages.
Now, let's start with the first dialogue. Listen carefully and answer the following questions.
Dialogue 1:
Man: Good morning, Mary. How was your weekend?
Woman: Good morning, John. It was great! I went hiking with my friends and enjoyed the beautiful scenery.
Man: That sounds amazing! I had a relaxing weekend at home, watching movies and reading books.
Question 1: What did Mary do during the weekend?
Question 2: How did John spend his weekend?
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请在听完对话后，根据所听内容回答以下问题。
1. What did Mary do during the weekend?
2. How did John spend his weekend?
[答案出现]
1. Mary went hiking with her friends and enjoyed the beautiful scenery.
2. John had a relaxing weekend at home, watching movies and reading books.
[下一个对话]
Dialogue 2:
Woman: Hi, Mike. Did you watch the basketball game last night?
Man: Yes, I did. It was an exciting match!
Woman: Who won?
Man: The Lakers won by a score of 105 to 98. It was a close game, but the Lakers managed to pull ahead in the last quarter.
Question 1: What was the final score of the basketball game?
Question 2: How did the Lakers perform in the game?
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请在听完对话后，根据所听内容回答以下问题。
1. What was the final score of the basketball game?
2. How did the Lakers perform in the game?
[答案出现]
1. The final score of the game was 105 to 98.
2. The Lakers performed well and managed to pull ahead in the last quarter.
[下一个对话]
Dialogue 3:
Man: Hi, Sarah. Have you heard about the new restaurant that just opened in town?
Woman: No, I haven't. Tell me about it.
Man: Well, it's called "Gourmet Delights" and it specializes in French cuisine. The menu offers a variety of dishes, from escargots to crème brûlée.
Woman: That sounds delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Question 1: What is the name of the new restaurant?
Question 2: What kind of cuisine does it specialize in?
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请在听完对话后，根据所听内容回答以下问题。
1. What is the name of the new restaurant?
2. What kind of cuisine does it specialize in?
[答案出现]
1. The name of the new restaurant is "Gourmet Delights."
2. It specializes in French cuisine.
[下一个对话]
Dialogue 4:
Woman: Tim, I heard you're planning a trip to Europe. Where are you going?
Man: Yes, I am. I will be visiting France, Italy, and Spain.
Woman: That sounds like a dream vacation! Which city are you most excited about visiting?
Question 1: Which countries is Tim planning to visit?
Question 2: Which city is Tim most excited about visiting?
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请在听完对话后，根据所听内容回答以下问题。
1. Which countries is Tim planning to visit?
2. Which city is Tim most excited about visiting?
[答案出现]
1. Tim is planning to visit France, Italy, and Spain.
2. Tim is most excited about visiting Paris.
[下一个对话]
Dialogue 5:
Man: Susan, did you hear about the new exhibition at the art gallery?
Woman: No, what's it about?
Man: It's a photography exhibition featuring stunning landscapes from around the world.
Woman: That sounds interesting! When does it start?
Question 1: What is the new exhibition at the art gallery about?
Question 2: When does the exhibition start?
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请在听完对话后，根据所听内容回答以下问题。
1. What is the new exhibition at the art gallery about?
2. When does the exhibition start?
[答案出现]
1. The new exhibition at the art gallery is about stunning landscapes from around the world.
2. The exhibition starts next week.
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That concludes today's listening comprehension session. I hope you all found it beneficial for improving your listening skills. Remember to practice regularly and keep challenging yourself. See you next time!
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