英语中级听力短文Listen To This (42)
(整理)英语中级听力文本及参考答案
英语中级听力参考答案Answer Keys to Listen to This: 2Edited by莫显良、马军军、张凤英、陈燕L 1L 2L 3L 4L 5L 6L 7L 8L 9L 10 L 11L 12L 13L 14L 15L 16L 17L 18L 19L 20 L 21L 22L 23L 24L 25L 26L 27L 28L 29L 30 L 31L 32L 33L 34L 35L 36Lesson 1Section ITask 1: This Is Your Life!A.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) to complete each of the following statements.1—6: caacbaB.True or False Questions.1—6: TFFFFTC.Identification.(1)—(b), (2)—(d), (3)—(f), (4)—(g), (5)—(a), (6)—(c), (7)—(e)plete the following résumé for Jason Douglas.Name: Jason DouglasFormer name: Graham SmithProfession: actorDate of birth: July 2, 19471952: started school1958: moved to Lane End Secondary School1966: went to the London School of Drama1969: left the London School of Drama1973: went to Hollywood1974: were in a movie with Maria MontroseTask 2: What Are Your Ambitions?A.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Radio Station QRX.2.For a survey.3.Four.4.Six.5.(1) What’s your name?(2) What do you do for a living?(3) What do you do for fun?(4) What’s the most exciting thing that’s happened to you recently?(5) Who do you admire most in this world?(6) What do you want to be doing five years from now?B.Fill in the following chart with answers that each interviewee gives to the questions.Section IIA.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) for each of the following questions.1—6: abaccbB.True or False Questions.1—4: FTFFC.Fill in the following chart with information about the journey the Roman army madeaccording to Trevor.Designation: D CompanyNumber of men: one hundred and moreJourney: from France to BritainMeans of transcript: boatWeather conditions: stormyFood: cat foodDrink: rain waterConditions of weapons after landing: uselessFighting: noneEquipment lost or damaged: boat lost, guns full of water, supplies of wine lostSoldiers killed or wounded: about ten survivors, all others drowned or killed by coldD.Point out what is not true in Trevor’s story.The following did not exist in Roman times:petrol, newspaper, matches, trousers, tinned food, taps, guns, wine bottles.50 BC could not appear on a coin. 50-55 BC is counting backwards.E.Fill in the blanks according to what you hear on the tape.1.terrible, stormy, or more of us, shut in, so bad, sick, stuffy.2.pushed up onto the sands, climbed out, jumping into the, struggling to the, up to my shoulder,freezing.3.came and took us away, joined, going into the camp, a hot meal, clean clothes, given our pay. Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: trying to write a letterReason: The speaker’s question suggests he needs a quiet surrounding to do something.2.Hint: the first speaker is a guest complaining about the conditions of Room 43 which is asingle room. The second speaker is a hotel clerk who suggests that the guest move to a double room.Answer: is the only single room available at the momentReason: The phrase “I’m afraid” often suggests a negative or unsatisfying answer.3.Answer: Where on earth did you get it?Reason: The second speaker’s surprised tone shows that the money is out of her expectation and she must be curious about how it is gained.4.Answer: You mustn’t discriminate against someone just because they are married.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.5.Answer: I wouldn’t mind being a prince.Reason: The man’s questioning tone shows he doesn’t agree with the woman.6.Answer: I’m not a workaholic.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.7.Answer: he had been.Reason: “But” and “possibly” both give some hint.Task 2: DictationPassage 1: The KnowledgeBecoming a London taxi driver isn’t easy. In o rder to obtain a licence to drive a taxi in London, candidates have to pass a detailed examination. They have to learn not only the streets, landmarks and hotels, but also the quickest way to get there. This is called “The Knowledge” by London Cab drivers and it can take years of study and practice to get ‘The Knowledge’. Candidates are examined not only onthe quickest routes but also on the quickest routes at different times of the day. People who want to pass the examination spend much of their free time driving or even cycling around London, studying maps and learning the huge street directory by heart.Passage 2: The UndergroundTravelling on the London underground (the ‘tube’) presents few difficulties for visitors because of the clear colour- coded maps. It is always useful to have plenty of spare change with you because there are often long queues at the larger stations. If you have enough change you can buy your ticket from a machine. You will find signs which list the stations in alphabetical order, with the correct fares, near the machines. There are automatic barriers which are operated by the tickets. You should keep the ticket, because it is checked at the destination.Lesson 2Section ITask1: Film EditingA.True or False Questions.1—4: TFTFB.Fill in the following blanks to give a clear picture of what needs to be done before a film isready for distribution.1. The assistant:a. “Synching up” which means matching sound and pictures according to the numbers stampedalong the edge of the film and sound tape.b. “Logging” which means recording the detail version of the film and the sound in a log book.2. The film editor:a. Make a first selection of the best takes.b. Prepare a “rough cut”– an initial version of the film.c. Prepare the “fine cut”– the final form of the film.3. Others:a. Approve the fine cut.b. “Dubbing” which means voices, music, background noises and sometimes special effects areput together.c. The “neg”cutters cut the original negatives on the film so that these match the edited filmexactly.Task 2: A Vision of the FutureA.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—6: abacccB.True of False Questions.1—4: TFTFC.Fill in the blanks to give a clear picture of the problems New York faces in the movie.1.40 million2.have no apartment, sleep on the steps of the building, crawl over sleeping people to get inside.3.nothing will grow, they never see the sun.4.soylent: soylent red, soylent yellow, and soylent green. 2, soybeans, soylent green, oceanplants.5.90 degree.6.electricity, ride bicycles to make it.Section IITask 1: American IndiansA.Answer the following questions briefly.1.1492.2.He thought that he had arrived in India.3.They were kind to them and wanted to help.4.(1) They wanted bigger farms and more land for themselves; (2) More immigrants came fromEurope.5.It was their mother. Everything came from and went back to their mother. And it was foreverybody.6.They started fighting back.7.By 1875 the Indians had lost the fight and had to live in “reservations”.8.The Indians are bad and the White man is good and brave in Hollywood films.B.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—4: acbcTask 2: New AustraliansA.Identification:1.(1)—(d), (2)—(b), (3)—(a), (4)—(c)2.(a) more than 15 million,(b) 160, 000,(c) the year 1851,(d) 700, 000B.True or False questions.1—6: FTFFTTC.Fill in the blanks with events connected with the following time expressions.1.Italiansa.the 1850s and 1860s: Different states in Italy were fighting for independence and someItalians went to Australia for political reasons. Some others went there for gold.b.1891: The first group of 300 Italians went to work in the sugar-cane fields of northernAustralia.c.The end of the 19th century: Some good Italian fishermen went to western Australia.2.Greeksa.1830: The first Greeks went to work in vineyards in south-eastern Australia.b.The 1860s; There were about 500 Greeks in Australia.c.1890; There were Greek Cafes and restaurants all over Sydney and out in the countryside.d.After WWII: Many Greeks arrived in Australia.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: It’s good exercise. Keeps you fit.Reason: The word “yeah”suggests that the boy will say something in agreement with the woman’s comment.2.Answer: We turn the music up really loud and start dancing.Reason: The phrase “why not” suggests that the boys will simply dance in the street.3.Answer: They can’t do it like me yet.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.4.Answer: It’s a very old book.Reason: The word “actually” also suggests an opposite meaning.5.Answer: Write down your address and I’ll get the boy to bring them round.Reason: The conversation takes place in a store. If the store owner agrees to deliver the goods, the only thing he wants to know will be the address of the customer.6.Answer: Tell us all about it over dinner.Reason: The woman sounds very much interested in the man’s experience. So she will certainly ask the man to tell her something about it.Task 2: DictationThe Foolish FrogOnce upon a time a big, fat frog lived in a tiny shallow pond. He knew every plant and stone in it, and he could swim across it easily. He was the biggest creature in the pond, so he was very important. When he croaked, the water-snails listened politely. And the water-beetles always swam behind him. He was very happy there.One day, while he was catching flies, a pretty dragon-fly passed by. ‘You’re a very fine frog,’ she sang, ‘but why don’t you live in a bigger pond? Come to my pond. You’ll find a lot of frogs there. You’ll meet some fine fish, and you’ 11 see the dangerous ducks. And you must see our lovely water-lilies. Life in a large pond is wonderful!’‘Perhaps it is rather dull here,’ thought the foolish frog. So he hopped after the dragon-fly.But he didn’t like the big, deep pond. It was full of strange plants. The water-snails were rude to him, and he was afraid of the ducks. The fish didn’t like him, and he was the smallest frog there. He was lonely and unhappy.He sat on a water-lily leaf and croaked sadly to himself, ‘I don’t like it here. I think I’ll go home tomorrow.’But a hungry heron flew down and swallowed him up for supper.Lesson 3Section ITask 1: I Don’t See It That WayA.Conversation 1:1.Choose the best answer for each of the following statements.(1) — (2): ba2.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)About 6 months ago.(2)It is defective and has ruined 4 of the customer’s favorite cassettes.(3) 6 months.(4)10 days ago.3.Blank-filling.(1)bend the rule, make an exception for, make an exception for(2)adding insult to injury, make good on(3)brought it in, hold me to, onB.Conversation 2:1.Multiple choice. (1) — (2): ba2.True or False Questions. (1) — (4): FTTTC.Conversation 3:1.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)Single.(2) 5 years.(3)He has been loyal to the company and worked quite hard.(4)Asking for a raise.(5)Bob does his job adequately, but he doesn’t do it well enough to deserve a raise.(6)Take more initiative and show more enthusiasm for the job.(7)To quit his job.(8)That’s a decision Bob will have to make for himself.Task 2: marriage CustomsA.Blank-filling.Speaker: Professor Robin StuartTopic: Marriage customs in different parts of the world; romantic business; arranged marriage; on the day of the wedding; arranged marriages; to have a look at one another; call the whole thing off; the wedding goes ahead; several wives.Conclusion: just as much chance of bringing happiness to the husband and wife as the Western systems of choosing marriage partners.B.True or False Questions. 1 — 3: TFTSection IITask 1: At the Dentist’sA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 4: baccB.True of False Questions. 1 — 6: FTFFTTTask 2: HiccupsA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.He wants her to help him stop his hiccups.2. 3 hours.3.Everything he can think of.4.She’ll give the man 5 pounds if he hiccups again.5.The man has stopped hiccupping and owes Rosemary 5 pounds.B.Identification.(1) —(b), (2) —(d), (3) —(e), (4) —(a), (5) —(c)Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: the Chinese then?Reason: “What about” suggests an alternative.2.Answer: they’ll still be hot when you get back.Reason: The woman’s words suggest that the shop is very close to their home.3.Hint: The woman is asking the man to buy a pack of fish and chips from a nearby shop.Answer: there’s a queue.Reason: The phrase “not if” suggests a condition that hinders the fulfillment of an action.4.Answer: a good idea.Reason: The word “yes” shows an agreement.5.Answer: being a machine for that money.Reason: “I wouldn’t mind” suggests that the man will do what the woman doesn’t want because of certain attractive conditions.6.Answer: I want to play drums.Reason: The earlier sentence suggests that the man does not play drum for money.Consequently the explanation must be that he enjoys playing it.Task 2: DictationSleepIt’s clear that everyone needs to sleep. Mo st people rarely think about how and why they sleep, however. We know that if we sleep well, we feel rested. If we don’t sleep enough, we often feel tired and irritable. It seems there are two purposes of sleep: physical rest and emotional and psychological rest: We need to rest our bodies and our minds. Both are important in order for us to be healthy. Each night we alternate between two kinds of sleep: active sleep and passive sleep. The passive sleep gives our body the rest that’s needed and prepares us for active sleep, in which dreaming occurs.Throughout the night, people alternate between passive and active sleep. The brain rests, then it becomes active, then dreaming occurs. The cycle is repeated: the brain rests, then it becomes active, then dreaming occurs. This cycle is repeated several times throughout the night~. During eight hours of sleep, people dream for a total d one and half hours on the average.Lesson 4Section ITask 1: Weather ForecastA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 2: acB.Fill in the following chart.Task 2: The 5 O’clock NewsA.Fill in the following chart.B.Give brief answers to the following questions based on the news report.1.It was closed down by government authorities.2.Testing confirmed that the town had been poisoned be the dumping of toxic chemicals in towndumps.3. 3 weeks ago.4.200.5.Headaches, stomachaches, faintness and dizziness.6.Toxic wastes had leaked into the ground and contaminated the water supply.7.All the residents should leave the area, until the chemical company responsible for the toxicwaste can determine whether the town can be cleaned up and made safe again.C.True of False Questions. 1—6: FTTFFTD.Fill in the following blanks (based on the news report).Teams Playing Result(1) Mexico — France 7 to 6(2) Canada — Argentina 3 to 3(3) Italy — Haiti2 to 1(with 30 minutes left to go)Section IITask 1: What Do You Like for Entertainment?A.Blank-filling.Reporter: Deborah TylerInterviewee: Students of the Brooklyn Academy of Dramatic ArtsMajor: Benny Gross —— pianoKimberley Martins —— modern danceB.Fill in the following chart about how often Benny and Kimberley go to the eight forms ofartistic entertainment.C.Rearrange the forms of artistic entertainment that Benny and Kimberley like, beginning withthe form that each one likes best.Benny: (3)—(1)—(4)—(6)—(2)—(8)Kimberley: (2)—(4)—(1)—(7)—(3)—(8)Task 2: Are You a Heavy Smoker?A.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbcbacC.Blank-filling.Name: Doris BradleySex: femaleAge: 32Amount: 3 packets of 20 a weekFirst experience:Time: at the age of 17Place: at a partyOffered by: boyfriend, not husbandFeeling; awfully grown-upLater: started smoking 2 or 3 a day and gradually increased.Experience of giving up smoking: twice1. Time: 6 months before getting marriedReason: saving upResult: only cut it down from 30 a day, still smoked a little2. Time: when expecting a babyReason: according to doctor’s adviceResult: gave up completely for 7 or 8 months and took it up a couple of weeks after the baby was born, because the baby was being bottle fed.Time when she smokes most:1. watching TV2. reading books3. in company4. with friendsTime when she never smokes:1. doing the housework2. on an empty stomachSection IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: They’d be exhausted at the end of each performance.Reason: “Otherwise” suggests a result of the opposite condition.2.Answer: I enjoyed it very much.Reason: “Apart from that I must say” often suggests an opposite statement to earlier comments.3.Answer: I stayed up late to finish it.Reason: “And” suggests that the speaker would finish the book at one sit.4.Answer: the book never really got started at all.Reason: After an opinion of agreement, the phrase “in fact” suggests a further comment; the expression “it’s only honest to say” usually introduces a confession- something whichis probably not as good as the one mentioned.5.Answer: I tend to skip parts that don’t really hold my interest.Reason: “Otherwise” suggests a result of the opposi te condition.6.Answer: it was rather long.Reason: “I must admit” suggests an agreement to the other person’s opinion.Task 2: DictationBooks Belong to the PastSir,I visited my old school yesterday. It hasn’t changed in thirty years. The pupils were sitting in the same desks and reading the same books. When are schools going to move into the modern world? Books belong to the past. In our homes radio and television bring us knowledge of the world. We can see and hear the truth for ourselves. If we want entertainment most of us prefer a modern film to a classical novel. In the business world computers store information, so that we no longer need encyclopaedias and dictionaries. But in the schools teachers and pupils still use books. There should be a radio and televisionset in every classroom, and a library of tapes and records in every school. The children of today will rarely open a book when they leave school. The children of tomorrow won’t need to read and Write at all.M. P. MillerLondonLesson 5Section ITask 1: An Unpleasant TripA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.The Isle of Wight.2.They were not pleased with their hotel.3.He decided to write to the Manager of Happytours.4. A travel Agency.5.The hotel and travel arrangements.6.They will never book any future holidays through Happytours.B.Fill in he blanks with the words used in the brochure and by Mr. Wilson to describe the hoteland travel arrangement.Task 2: At the Travel AgencyA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: acbbcaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTC.Fill in the blanks with the two things that Miss Bush will do.1.her two friends, to stop over with her on the way back.2.Mr. Adams to stop with her in Cairo.Section IIA Saturday AfternoonA.Identification.Name IdentificationGillian Dr. Carmichael’s new research assistantDr. Carmichael the president of St. Alfred’s HospitalMaurice Featherstone the gardener of the hospitalB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbaacaC.True or False Questions. 1—8: FFTF TFTTD.Fill in the blanks with information about Maurice.Name: Maurice FeatherstoneSex: maleAge: oldAppearance: clear, blue, honest eyes; white hair and a pinkish complexionTemperament: gentle and mild-manneredLength of stay in the hospital: 35 yearsReasons for entering the hospital:1.When he was 17, he burnt down his school.2.Over the next few years, there were a number of mysterious fires in his neighborhood.ter he tried to set fire to the family mansion.Visits from family members: No.Bills: paid on time.E.Blank-filling.1.slightly uneasy, unlocked the gates, waved her through2.withdrawn, depressed, normal, kept locked up, all of them, too dangerous to live in normalsociety.3.with the staff, a surprise, let him go out for the afternoon, flower show, quite excited, a birthdaycake, decorated the lounge.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: he fails to employ the correct question form.Reason: “Consequently” suggests a result of the facts mentioned earlier.2.Answer: difficulties may still arise.Reason: “even when” suggests that in spite facts, something else still exists.3.Answer: the student may not have clearly heard what was said.Reason: “In other words” is often followed by an explanation in clearer and easier words.4.Answer: may feel angry at receiving such orders.Reason: “However” suggests an opposite fact.5.Answer: whether crops should be used to produce food or should be used to produce fuel.Reason: “That is” is also followed by an explanation.6.Answer: a small industrial sector.Reason: “At the same time” suggests the coexistence of two things. Here prediction is also based on common knowledge.Task 2: DictationThe School Holidays Are Too LongToday the children of this country have at last returned to work. After two months’ holiday pupils have started a new term. How many adults get such long holidays? Two to four weeks in the summer and public holidays--that’s all the working man gets. As for the average woman, she’s lucky to get a holiday at all. Children don’t need such long holidays. In term-time they start work later and finish earlier than anyone else.In the holidays most of them get bored, and some get into trouble. What a waste! If their overworked parents were given more free time instead, everyone would be happier.This isn’t just a national problem either--it’s worldwide.Dates may be different from country to country, but the pattern’s the same. Why should children do half as much work and get twice as much holiday as their parents?Lesson 6Section ITask 1: In the Path of the EarthquakeA.True or False Questions. 1—6: FTFTFFB.Map 1 is a layout of the Skinners’ farm. Mark out the plants and buildings in the map. Then inmap 2 draw a new plan of the Skinners farm after the quake.Map 1:1. farm house2. garden path3. cypress trees4. rose garden5. eucalyptus trees6. raspberry patch7. cow shed8. granaryMap 2:Task 2: A Funny Thing Happened to Me.A.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cabbcaB.Give brief answers to the following questions.st Friday.2.He was a student.3.In London.4.By taxi.5.The taxi got stuck in a traffic jam and the train had left by the time he got to the station.6. 1 hour.7.The station buffet.8.An evening newspaper, the “Standard”.9.At a table near the window.10.He did the crossword puzzle.C.True or False Questions.1—6: FFTTFTD.Blank-filling.1.reached across, opened, took one, dipped, into, popped it into.2.get up and go, pushed back, stood up, hurried out of.Section IIConsolidation: A Very Beautiful StoryA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1. A tape from Gentleman Jim.2.Yesterday.3.Jim’s wife.4.There was a message hidden in the tape.5.Half the police force in London and 3 experts.6.Nothing had been found yet.7.Happy memories and things.8.In his words.B.True or False Statements.1—8: FTFF TTFTC.Discuss with your classmates what message is hidden in Gentleman Jim’s recording.D.Listen to the 2nd part of the policeman’s discussion and list all the things they feel unusualabout Gentleman Jim’s recording.1.Jim keeps telling his wife to play the message over and over again.2.Jim tells his wife that she’ll find something comforting.3.Jim keeps saying “very beautiful” over and over again.4.The speech doesn’t sound natural.E.Listen to Gentleman Jim’s recording again and work out the message.Answer: There are 2 gold bricks in the garden under the big red rose tree.Section IIITask 1: Listening to Predict1.Answer: a glance at the headings of sections or sub-sections will show the order in which theitems are introduced.Reason: “In addition” is followed by a supplementary idea. Prediction here is also based on common knowledge.2.Answer: providing a summary which can be re-read later.Reason: “As well as” is oft en followed by an idea of the same importance as the one before “as well as”.3.Answer: may not appear in a bibliography.Reason: “However” suggests an opposite idea.4.Answer: (no more than try to cover the most important ones here.Reason: “Therefore” sugges ts a result.5.Answer: it doesn’t.Reason: “Unfortunately” suggests that something opposite to one’s expectation will happen.6.Answer: it’s still important.Reason: “Though” suggests that in spite of the fact that follows, something still happens. Task 2: DictationSign LanguageDeaf people, people who can’t hear, are still able to communicate quite well with a special language. It’s called sign language.The speaker of sign language uses hand gestures in order to communicate. Basic sign language has been used for a long, long time, but sign language wasn’t really developed until about 250 years ago. In the middle of the 1700s a Frenchman named Epée developed sign language. Epée was able to speak and hear, but he worked during most of his life as a teacher of deaf people in France. Epée developed a large number of vocabulary words for sign language. Epée taught these words to his deaf students. Epée’s system used mostly picture :image signs. We call them picture image signsbecause the signs create a picture. For example, the sign for sleep is to put both hands together, and then to place the hands flat against the right side of your face, and then to lower your head slightly to the right. This action was meant to show the position of sleep. So we call it a picture image sign.Lesson 7Section ITask 1: Learning a Foreign LanguageA.Multiple Choice. 1—4: bcaaB.True or False Questions. 1—4: FTTFC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Albert Humphries.2.Balham, London.3. 4 years.4.He has been going to an evening class and has watched quite a lot of the BBC televisionprogrammes.5.They use a different book in the class.6.They make the same mistakes as he does.7.It means being able to put together the right groups of words and to say them in a reasonablyaccurate way.Task 2: In the LibraryA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: bbcacaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TTFTFTC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Round the corner.2. A 20p a day fine for each book.3.Tahiti.4.No.D.Blank-filling.1. 5 pounds, you damage them, entitles you, 2 records at a time, everything available, be muchmore popular than.2.telephone to renew the books.3.we get back, worth all the bother, some paperbacks in the airport, I’ve been such a nuisance.Section IITask 1: Lessoned World CollegesA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1．On the phone.2．Some information about the college.3．Robert Creighton.4．Julian’s friend in Spain.。
listentothis 英语中级听力答案及原文
l i s t e n t o t h i s英语中级听力答案及原文集团标准化办公室：[VV986T-J682P28-JP266L8-68PNN]英语中级听力参考答案Answer Keys to Listen to This: 2Edited by莫显良、马军军、张凤英、陈燕Lesson 1Section ITask 1: This Is Your Life!A.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) to complete each of the followingstatements.1—6: caacbaB.True or False Questions.1—6: TFFFFTC.Identification.(1)—(b), (2)—(d), (3)—(f), (4)—(g), (5)—(a), (6)—(c), (7)—(e)plete the following résumé for Jason Douglas.Name: Jason DouglasFormer name: Graham SmithProfession: actorDate of birth: July 2, 19471952: started school1958: moved to Lane End Secondary School1966: went to the London School of Drama1969: left the London School of Drama1973: went to Hollywood1974: were in a movie with Maria MontroseTask 2: What Are Your Ambitions?A.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Radio Station QRX.2.For a survey.3.Four.4.Six.5.(1) What’s your name?(2) What do you do for a living?(3) What do you do for fun?(4) What’s the most exciting thing that’s happened to yourecently?(5) Who do you admire most in this world?(6) What do you want to be doing five years from now?B.Fill in the following chart with answers that each interviewee givesto the questions.Section IIA.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) for each of the following questions.1—6: abaccbB.True or False Questions.1—4: FTFFC.Fill in the following chart with information about the journey theRoman army made according to Trevor.Designation: D CompanyNumber of men: one hundred and moreJourney: from France to BritainMeans of transcript: boatWeather conditions: stormyFood: cat foodDrink: rain waterConditions of weapons after landing: uselessFighting: noneEquipment lost or damaged: boat lost, guns full of water, supplies of wine lostSoldiers killed or wounded: about ten survivors, all others drowned or killed by coldD.Point out what is not true in Trevor’s story.The following did not exist in Roman times:petrol, newspaper, matches, trousers, tinned food, taps, guns, wine bottles.50 BC could not appear on a coin. 50-55 BC is counting backwards.E.Fill in the blanks according to what you hear on the tape.1.terrible, stormy, or more of us, shut in, so bad, sick, stuffy.2.pushed up onto the sands, climbed out, jumping into the, strugglingto the, up to my shoulder, freezing.3.came and took us away, joined, going into the camp, a hot meal,clean clothes, given our pay.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: trying to write a letterReason: The speaker’s question suggests he needs a quietsurrounding to do something.2.Hint: the first speaker is a guest complaining about the conditionsof Room 43 which is a single room. The second speaker is a hotelclerk who suggests that the guest move to a double room.Answer: is the only single room available at the momentReason: The phrase “I’m afraid” often suggests a negative orunsatisfying answer.3.Answer: Where on earth did you get it?Reason: The second speaker’s surprised tone shows that the moneyis out of her expectation and she must be curious about how it isgained.4.Answer: You mustn’t discriminate against someone just because theyare married.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.5.Answer: I wouldn’t mind being a prince.Reason: The man’s questioning tone shows he doesn’t agree withthe woman.6.Answer: I’m not a workaholic.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.7.Answer: he had been.Reason: “But” and “possibly” both give some hint.Task 2: DictationPassage 1: The KnowledgeBecoming a London taxi driver isn’t easy. In order to obtain alicence to drive a taxi in London, candidates have to pass a detailed examination. They have to learn not only the streets, landmarks and hotels, but also the quickest way to get there. This is called “TheKnow ledge” by London Cab drivers and it can take years of study and practice to get ‘The Knowledge’. Candidates are examined not only onthe quickest routes but also on the quickest routes at different times of the day. People who want to pass the examination spend much of their free time driving or even cycling around London, studying maps and learningthe huge street directory by heart.Passage 2: The UndergroundTravelling on the London underground (the ‘tube’) presents few difficulties for visitors because of the clear colour- coded maps. It is always useful to have plenty of spare change with you because there are often long queues at the larger stations. If you have enough change you can buy your ticket from a machine. You will find signs which list the stations in alphabetical order, with the correct fares, near the machines. There are automatic barriers which are operated by the tickets. Youshould keep the ticket, because it is checked at the destination.Lesson 2Section ITask1: Film EditingA.True or False Questions.1—4: TFTFB.Fill in the following blanks to give a clear picture of what needs tobe done before a film is ready for distribution.1. The assistant:a. “Synching up” which means matching sound and pictures accordingto the numbers stamped along the edge of the film and sound tape.b. “Logging” which means recording the detail version of the filmand the sound in a log book.2. The film editor:a. Make a first selection of the best takes.b. Prepare a “rough cut”– an initial version of the film.c. Prepare the “fine cut”– the final form of the film.3. Others:a. Approve the fine cut.b. “Dubbing” which means voices, music, background noises andsometimes special effects are put together.c. The “neg” cutters cut the original negatives on the film sothat these match the edited film exactly.Task 2: A Vision of the FutureA.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—6: abacccB.True of False Questions.1—4: TFTFC.Fill in the blanks to give a clear picture of the problems New Yorkfaces in the movie.1.40 million2.have no apartment, sleep on the steps of the building, crawl oversleeping people to get inside.3.nothing will grow, they never see the sun.4.soylent: soylent red, soylent yellow, and soylent green. 2,soybeans, soylent green, ocean plants.5.90 degree.6.electricity, ride bicycles to make it.Section IITask 1: American IndiansA.Answer the following questions briefly.1.1492.2.He thought that he had arrived in India.3.They were kind to them and wanted to help.4.(1) They wanted bigger farms and more land for themselves; (2) Moreimmigrants came from Europe.5.It was their mother. Everything came from and went back to theirmother. And it was for everybody.6.They started fighting back.7.By 1875 the Indians had lost the fight and had to live in“reservations”.8.The Indians are bad and the White man is good and brave inHollywood films.B.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—4: acbcTask 2: New AustraliansA.Identification:1.(1)—(d), (2)—(b), (3)—(a), (4)—(c)2.(a) more than 15 million,(b) 160, 000,(c) the year 1851,(d) 700, 000B.True or False questions.1—6: FTFFTTC.Fill in the blanks with events connected with the following timeexpressions.1.Italiansa.the 1850s and 1860s: Different states in Italy were fightingfor independence and some Italians went to Australia forpolitical reasons. Some others went there for gold.b.1891: The first group of 300 Italians went to work in thesugar-cane fields of northern Australia.c.The end of the 19th century: Some good Italian fishermen went towestern Australia.2.Greeksa.1830: The first Greeks went to work in vineyards in south-eastern Australia.b.The 1860s; There were about 500 Greeks in Australia.c.1890; There were Greek Cafes and restaurants all over Sydneyand out in the countryside.d.After WWII: Many Greeks arrived in Australia.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: It’s good exercise. Keeps you fit.Reason: The word “yeah” suggests that the boy will say somethingin agreement with the woman’s comment.2.Answer: We turn the music up really loud and start dancing.Reason: The phrase “why not” suggests that the boys will simplydance in the street.3.Answer: They can’t do it like me yet.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.4.Answer: It’s a very old book.Reason: The word “actually” also suggests an opposite meaning.5.Answer: Write down your address and I’ll get the boy to bring themround.Reason: The conversation takes place in a store. If the store owner agrees to deliver the goods, the only thing he wants to know willbe the address of the customer.6.Answer: Tell us all about it over dinner.Reason: The woman sounds very much interested in the man’sexperience. So she will certainly ask the man to tell her something about it.Task 2: DictationThe Foolish FrogOnce upon a time a big, fat frog lived in a tiny shallow pond. He knew every plant and stone in it, and he could swim across it easily. He was the biggest creature in the pond, so he was very important. When he croaked, the water-snails listened politely. And the water-beetles always swam behind him. He was very happy there.One day, while he was catching flies, a pretty dragon-fly passed by. ‘You’re a very fine frog,’ she sang, ‘but why don’t you live in a bigger pond? Come to my pond. You’ll find a lot of frogs there. You’ll meet some fine fish, and you’ 11 see the dangerous ducks. And you must see our lovely water-lilies. Life in a large pond is wonderful!’‘Perhaps it is rather dull here,’ thought the foolish frog. So he hopped after the dragon-fly.But he didn’t like the big, deep pond. It was full of strange plants. The water-snails were rude to him, and he was afraid of the ducks. The fish didn’t like him, and he was the smallest frog there. He was lonely and unhappy.He sat on a water-lily leaf and croaked sadly to himself, ‘I don’t like it here. I think I’ll go home tomorrow.’But a hungry heron flew down and swallowed him up for supper.Lesson 3Section ITask 1: I Don’t See It That WayA.Conversation 1:1.Choose the best answer for each of the following statements.(1) — (2): ba2.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)About 6 months ago.(2)It is defective and has ruined 4 of the customer’s favoritecassettes.(3)6 months.(4)10 days ago.3.Blank-filling.(1)bend the rule, make an exception for, make an exception for(2)adding insult to injury, make good on(3)brought it in, hold me to, onB.Conversation 2:1.Multiple choice. (1) — (2): ba2.True or False Questions. (1) — (4): FTTTC.Conversation 3:1.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)Single.(2)5 years.(3)He has been loyal to the company and worked quite hard.(4)Asking for a raise.(5)Bob does his job adequately, but he doesn’t do it well enoughto deserve a raise.(6)Take more initiative and show more enthusiasm for the job.(7)To quit his job.(8)That’s a decision Bob will have to make for himself.Task 2: marriage CustomsA.Blank-filling.Speaker: Professor Robin StuartTopic: Marriage customs in different parts of the world; romantic business; arranged marriage; on the day of the wedding; arrangedmarriages; to have a look at one another; call the whole thingoff; the wedding goes ahead; several wives.Conclusion: just as much chance of bringing happiness to the husband and wife as the Western systems of choosing marriage partners.B.True or False Questions. 1 — 3: TFTSection IITask 1: At the Dentist’sA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 4: baccB.True of False Questions. 1 — 6: FTFFTTTask 2: HiccupsA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.He wants her to help him stop his hiccups.2.3 hours.3.Everything he can think of.4.She’ll give the man 5 pounds if he hiccups again.5.The man has stopped hiccupping and owes Rosemary 5 pounds.B.Identification.(1) — (b), (2) — (d), (3) — (e), (4) —(a), (5) — (c)Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: the Chinese then?Reason: “What about” suggests an alternative.2.Answer: they’ll still be hot when you get back.Reason: The woman’s words suggest that the shop is very close totheir home.3.Hint: The woman is asking the man to buy a pack of fish and chipsfrom a nearby shop.Answer: there’s a queue.Reason: The phrase “not if” suggests a condition that hinders the fulfillment of an action.4.Answer: a good idea.Reason: The word “yes” shows an agreement.5.Answer: being a machine for that money.Reason: “I wouldn’t mind” suggests that the man will do whatthe woman doesn’t want because of certain attractiveconditions.6.Answer: I want to play drums.Reason: The earlier sentence suggests that the man does not play drum for money. Consequently the explanation must be thathe enjoys playing it.Task 2: DictationSleepIt’s clear that everyone needs to sleep. Most people rarely think about how and why they sleep, however. We know that if we sleep well, we feel rested. If we don’t sleep enough, we often feel tired and irritable. It seems there are two purposes of sleep: physical rest and emotional and psychological rest: We need to rest our bodies and our minds. Both are important in order for us to be healthy. Each night we alternate between two kinds of sleep: active sleep and passive sleep. The passive sleepgives our body the rest that’s needed and prepares us for active sleep,in which dreaming occurs.Throughout the night, people alternate between passive and active sleep. The brain rests, then it becomes active, then dreaming occurs. The cycle is repeated: the brain rests, then it becomes active, then dreaming occurs. This cycle is repeated several times throughout the night~.During eight hours of sleep, people dream for a total d one and halfhours on the average.Lesson 4 Section ITask 1: Weather ForecastA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 2: acB.Fill in the following chart.Task 2: The 5 O’clock NewsA.Fill in the following chart.B.Give brief answers to the following questions based on the news report.1.It was closed down by government authorities.2.Testing confirmed that the town had been poisoned be the dumping oftoxic chemicals in town dumps.3.3 weeks ago.4.200.5.Headaches, stomachaches, faintness and dizziness.6.Toxic wastes had leaked into the ground and contaminated the watersupply.7.All the residents should leave the area, until the chemical companyresponsible for the toxic waste can determine whether the town canbe cleaned up and made safe again.C.True of False Questions. 1—6: FTTFFTD.Fill in the following blanks (based on the news report).Teams Playing Result(1) Mexico — France7 to 6(2) Canada — Argentina 3 to 3(3) Italy — Haiti2 to 1(with 30 minutes leftto go)Section IITask 1: What Do You Like for Entertainment?A.Blank-filling.Reporter: Deborah TylerInterviewee: Students of the Brooklyn Academy of Dramatic ArtsMajor: Benny Gross —— pianoKimberley Martins —— modern danceB.Fill in the following chart about how often Benny and Kimberley go tothe eight forms of artistic entertainment.C.Rearrange the forms of artistic entertainment that Benny and Kimberleylike, beginning with the form that each one likes best.Benny: (3)—(1)—(4)—(6)—(2)—(8)Kimberley: (2)—(4)—(1)—(7)—(3)—(8)Task 2: Are You a Heavy Smoker?A.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbcbacC.Blank-filling.Name: Doris BradleySex: femaleAge: 32Amount: 3 packets of 20 a weekFirst experience:Time: at the age of 17Place: at a partyOffered by: boyfriend, not husbandFeeling; awfully grown-upLater: started smoking 2 or 3 a day and gradually increased.Experience of giving up smoking: twice1. Time: 6 months before getting marriedReason: saving upResult: only cut it down from 30 a day, still smoked a little2. Time: when expecting a babyReason: according to doctor’s adviceResult: gave up completely for 7 or 8 months and took it up a couple of weeks after the baby was born, because the babywas being bottle fed.Time when she smokes most:1. watching TV2. reading books3. in company4. with friendsTime when she never smokes:1. doing the housework2. on an empty stomachSection IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: They’d be exhausted at the end of each performance.Reason: “Otherwise” suggests a result of the opposite condition.2.Answer: I enjoyed it very much.Reason: “Apart from that I must say” often suggests an opposite statement to earlier comments.3.Answer: I stayed up late to finish it.Reason: “And” suggests that the speaker would finish the book at one sit.4.Answer: the book never really got started at all.Reason: After an opinion of agreeme nt, the phrase “in fact”suggests a further comment; the expression “it’s onlyhonest to say” usually introduces a confession- somethingwhich is probably not as good as the one mentioned.5.Answer: I tend to skip parts that don’t really hold my interest.Re ason: “Otherwise” suggests a result of the opposite condition.6.Answer: it was rather long.Reason: “I must admit” suggests an agreement to the otherperson’s opinion.Task 2: DictationBooks Belong to the PastSir,I visited my old school yesterday. It hasn’t changed in thirty years. The pupils were sitting in the same desks and reading the same books. When are schools going to move into the modern world? Books belong to the past. In our homes radio and television bring us knowledge of the world. We can see and hear the truth for ourselves. If we want entertainment most of us prefer a modern film to a classical novel. In the business world computers store information, so that we no longer need encyclopaedias and dictionaries. But in the schools teachers and pupils still use books. There should be a radio and television set in every classroom, and a library of tapes and records in every school. The children of today will rarely open a book when they leave school. The children of tomorrow won’t need to read and Write at all.M. P. MillerLondonLesson 5Section ITask 1: An Unpleasant TripA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.The Isle of Wight.2.They were not pleased with their hotel.3.He decided to write to the Manager of Happytours.4.A travel Agency.5.The hotel and travel arrangements.6.They will never book any future holidays through Happytours.B.Fill in he blanks with the words used in the brochure and by Mr.Wilson to describe the hotel and travel arrangement.Task 2: At the Travel AgencyA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: acbbcaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTC.Fill in the blanks with the two things that Miss Bush will do.1.her two friends, to stop over with her on the way back.2.Mr. Adams to stop with her in Cairo.Section IIA Saturday AfternoonA.Identification.Name IdentificationGillian Dr. Carmichael’s newresearch assistantDr. Carmichael the president of St.Alfred’s Hospitalthe gardener of the hospitalMauriceFeatherstoneB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbaacaC.True or False Questions. 1—8: FFTF TFTTD.Fill in the blanks with information about Maurice.Name: Maurice FeatherstoneSex: maleAge: oldAppearance: clear, blue, honest eyes; white hair and a pinkishcomplexionTemperament: gentle and mild-manneredLength of stay in the hospital: 35 yearsReasons for entering the hospital:1.When he was 17, he burnt down his school.2.Over the next few years, there were a number of mysterious firesin his neighborhood.ter he tried to set fire to the family mansion.Visits from family members: No.Bills: paid on time.E.Blank-filling.1.slightly uneasy, unlocked the gates, waved her through2.withdrawn, depressed, normal, kept locked up, all of them, toodangerous to live in normal society.3.with the staff, a surprise, let him go out for the afternoon,flower show, quite excited, a birthday cake, decorated the lounge. Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: he fails to employ the correct question form.Reason: “Consequently” suggests a result of the facts mentioned earlier.2.Answer: difficulties may still arise.Reason: “even when” suggests that in spite facts, something else still exists.3.Answer: the student may not have clearly heard what was said.Reason: “In other words” is often followed by an explanation in clearer and easier words.4.Answer: may feel angry at receiving such orders.Reason: “However” suggests an opposite fact.5.Answer: whether crops should be used to produce food or should beused to produce fuel.Reason: “That is” is also followed by an explanation.6.Answer: a small industrial sector.Reason: “At the same time” suggests the coexistence of twothings. Here prediction is also based on common knowledge. Task 2: DictationThe School Holidays Are Too LongToday the children of this country have at last returned to work. After two months’ holiday pupils have started a new term. How manyadults get such long holidays? Two to four weeks in the summer and public holidays--that’s all the working man gets. As for the average woman, she’s lucky to get a holiday at all. Children don’t need such long holidays. In term-time they start work later and finish earlier than anyone else.In the holidays most of them get bored, and some get into trouble. What a waste! If their overworked parents were given more free time instead, everyone would be happier.This isn’t just a national problem either--it’s worldwide. Dates may be different from country to country, but the pattern’s the same. Why should children do half as much work and get twice as much holiday as their parents?Lesson 6Section ITask 1: In the Path of the EarthquakeA.True or False Questions. 1—6: FTFTFFB.Map 1 is a layout of the Skinners’ farm. Mark out the plants andbuildings in the map. Then in map 2 draw a new plan of the Skinners farm after the quake.Map 1:1. farm house2. garden path3. cypresstrees 4. rose garden5. eucalyptus trees6. raspberrypatch7. cow shed8. granaryMap 2:Task 2: A Funny Thing Happened to Me.A.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cabbcaB.Give brief answers to the following questions.st Friday.2.He was a student.3.In London.4.By taxi.5.The taxi got stuck in a traffic jam and the train had left by thetime he got to the station.6.1 hour.7.The station buffet.8.An evening newspaper, the “Standard”.9.At a table near the window.10.He did the crossword puzzle.C.True or False Questions.1—6: FFTTFTD.Blank-filling.1.reached across, opened, took one, dipped, into, popped it into.2.get up and go, pushed back, stood up, hurried out of.Section IIConsolidation: A Very Beautiful StoryA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.A tape from Gentleman Jim.2.Yesterday.3.Jim’s wife.4.There was a message hidden in the tape.5.Half the police force in London and 3 experts.6.Nothing had been found yet.7.Happy memories and things.8.In his words.B.True or False Statements.1—8: FTFF TTFTC.Discuss with your classmates what message is hidden in GentlemanJim’s recording.D.Listen to the 2nd part of the policeman’s discussion and list all thethings they feel unusual about Gentleman Jim’s recording.1.Jim keeps telling his wife to play the message over and over again.2.Jim tells his wife that she’ll find something comforting.3.Jim keeps saying “very beautiful” over and over again.4.The speech doesn’t sound natural.E.Listen to Gentleman Jim’s recording again and work out the message.Answer: There are 2 gold bricks in the garden under the big red rose tree.Section IIITask 1: Listening to Predict1.Answer: a glance at the headings of sections or sub-sections willshow the order in which the items are introduced.Reason: “In addition” is followed by a supplementary idea.Prediction here is also based on common knowledge.2.Answer: providing a summary which can be re-read later.Reason: “As well as” is often followed by an idea of the same importance as the one before “as well as”.3.Answer: may not appear in a bibliography.Reason: “However” suggests an opposite idea.4.Answer: (no more than try to cover the most important ones here.Reason: “Therefore” suggests a result.5.Answer: it doesn’t.Reason: “Unfortunately” suggests that something opposite toone’s expectation will happen.6.Answer: it’s still important.Reason: “Though” suggests that in spite of the fact that follows, something still happens.Task 2: DictationSign LanguageDeaf people, people who can’t hear, are still able to communicatequite well with a special language. It’s called sign language. The speaker of sign language uses hand gestures in order to communicate.Basic sign language has been used for a long, long time, but signlanguage wasn’t really developed until about 250 years ago. In themiddle of the 1700s a Frenchman named Epée developed sign language. Epée was able to speak and hear, but he worked during most of his life as a teacher of deaf people in France. Epée developed a large number of vocabulary words for sign language. Epée taught these words to his deaf students. Epée’s system used mostly picture :image signs. We call them picture image signs because the signs create a picture. For example, the sign for sleep is to put both hands together, and then to place the hands flat against the right side of your face, and then to lower your head slightly to the right. This action was meant to show the position of sleep. So we call it a picture image sign.Lesson 7Section ITask 1: Learning a Foreign LanguageA.Multiple Choice. 1—4: bcaaB.True or False Questions. 1—4: FTTFC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Albert Humphries.2.Balham, London.3.4 years.4.He has been going to an evening class and has watched quite a lotof the BBC television programmes.5.They use a different book in the class.6.They make the same mistakes as he does.7.It means being able to put together the right groups of words andto say them in a reasonably accurate way.Task 2: In the LibraryA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: bbcacaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TTFTFTC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Round the corner.2.A 20p a day fine for each book.3.Tahiti.4.No.D.Blank-filling.1.5 pounds, you damage them, entitles you, 2 records at a time,everything available, be much more popular than.2.telephone to renew the books.3.we get back, worth all the bother, some paperbacks in the airport,I’ve been such a nuisance.Section IITask 1: Lessoned World CollegesA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1．On the phone.2．Some information about the college.3．Robert Creighton.4．Julian’s friend in Spain.5．English.6．No. There are scholarships for all colleges, but parents will have to pay too.7．Yes. But academic ability is not the only thing important. Personal qualities will also be considered.8．Maturity, the ability to get on well with people from different countries.B.Blank-filling.1.the line, put you through to2.Pacific College, French, may be taught in Italian3.painting and modern dancing4.probably, the staff at the college, special activities, theatrestudies, environmental work, take partTask 2: I Remember …A.Multiple Choice. 1—6: baabcaB.True or False Questions. 1—8: TTTF FTTTSection IIITask 1: Learning to Rephrase。
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Lesson 1Section ITask 1: This Is Your Life!A.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) to complete each of the following statements.1—6: caacbaB.True or False Questions.1—6: TFFFFTC.Identification.(1)—(b), (2)—(d), (3)—(f), (4)—(g), (5)—(a), (6)—(c), (7)—(e)plete the following résumé for Jason Douglas.Name: Jason DouglasFormer name: Graham SmithProfession: actorDate of birth: July 2, 19471952: started school1958: moved to Lane End Secondary School1966: went to the London School of Drama1969: left the London School of Drama1973: went to Hollywood1974: were in a movie with Maria MontroseTask 2: What Are Your Ambitions?A.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Radio Station QRX.2.For a survey.3.Four.4.Six.5.(1) What’s your name?(2) What do you do for a living?(3) What do you do for fun?(4) What’s the most exciting thing that’s happened to you recently?(5) Who do you admire most in this world?(6) What do you want to be doing five years from now?B.Fill in the following chart with answers that each interviewee gives to thequestions.Interviewee 1Interviewee 2Interviewee 3Interviewee 4Question 1David George Suzanne Brown Adolfo VasquezLinda MontgomeryQuestion 2professional lawyer dancer studentbaseball player at schoolQuestion 3Read classics-Dickens,Shakespearerunning-joggingwatch musicalmovieshang out withfriends-go for pizzaQuestion 4had his firstbabygot to runin the BostonMarathonmoved to the USwent to a BruceSpringsteenconcertQuestion 5his wife Martin LutherKing Jr.Sophia Loren her dadQuestion 6be a father offiveIn five yearswin the BostonMarathondo what he’sdoing right nowhas her ownbeauty salonSection IIA.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) for each of the following questions.1—6: abaccbB.True or False Questions.1—4: FTFFC.Fill in the following chart with information about the journey the Roman armymade according to Trevor.Designation: D CompanyNumber of men: one hundred and moreJourney: from France to BritainMeans of transcript: boatWeather conditions: stormyFood: cat foodDrink: rain waterConditions of weapons after landing: uselessFighting: noneEquipment lost or damaged: boat lost, guns full of water, supplies of wine lost Soldiers killed or wounded: about ten survivors, all others drowned or killed by coldD.Point out what is not true in Trevor’s story.The following did not exist in Roman times:petrol, newspaper, matches, trousers, tinned food, taps, guns, wine bottles.50 BC could not appear on a coin. 50-55 BC is counting backwards.E.Fill in the blanks according to what you hear on the tape.1.terrible, stormy, or more of us, shut in, so bad, sick, stuffy.2.pushed up onto the sands, climbed out, jumping into the, struggling to the,up to my shoulder, freezing.3.came and took us away, joined, going into the camp, a hot meal, cleanclothes, given our pay.Lesson 2Section ITask1: Film EditingA.True or False Questions.1—4: TFTFB.Fill in the following blanks to give a clear picture of what needs to be donebefore a film is ready for distribution.1. The assistant:a. “Synching up” which means matching sound and pictures according to thenumbers stamped along the edge of the film and sound tape.b. “Logging” which means recording the detail version of the film and thesound in a log book.2. The film editor:a. Make a first selection of the best takes.b. Prepare a “rough cut” – an initial version of the film.c. Prepare the “fine cut” – the final form of the film.3. Others:a. Approve the fine cut.b. “Dubbing” which means voices, music, background noises and sometimesspecial effects are put together.c. The “neg” cutters cut the original negatives on the film so that thesematch the edited film exactly.Task 2: A Vision of the FutureA.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—6: abacccB.True of False Questions.1—4: TFTFC.Fill in the blanks to give a clear picture of the problems New York faces in themovie.1.40 million2.have no apartment, sleep on the steps of the building, crawl over sleepingpeople to get inside.3.nothing will grow, they never see the sun.4.soylent: soylent red, soylent yellow, and soylent green. 2, soybeans,soylent green, ocean plants.5.90 degree.6.electricity, ride bicycles to make it.Section IITask 1: American IndiansA.Answer the following questions briefly.1.1492.2.He thought that he had arrived in India.3.They were kind to them and wanted to help.4.(1) They wanted bigger farms and more land for themselves; (2) Moreimmigrants came from Europe.5.It was their mother. Everything came from and went back to their mother. Andit was for everybody.6.They started fighting back.7.By 1875 the Indians had lost the fight and had to live in “reservations”.8.The Indians are bad and the White man is good and brave in Hollywood films.B.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—4: acbcTask 2: New AustraliansA.Identification:1.(1)—(d), (2)—(b), (3)—(a), (4)—(c)2.(a) more than 15 million,(b) 160, 000,(c) the year 1851,(d) 700, 000B.True or False questions.1—6: FTFFTTC.Fill in the blanks with events connected with the following time expressions.1.Italiansa.the 1850s and 1860s: Different states in Italy were fighting forindependence and some Italians went to Australia for political reasons.Some others went there for gold.b.1891: The first group of 300 Italians went to work in the sugar-canefields of northern Australia.c.The end of the 19th century: Some good Italian fishermen went to westernAustralia.2.Greeksa.1830: The first Greeks went to work in vineyards in south-easternAustralia.b.The 1860s; There were about 500 Greeks in Australia.c.1890; There were Greek Cafes and restaurants all over Sydney and out inthe countryside.d.After WWII: Many Greeks arrived in Australia.Lesson 3Section ITask 1: I Don’t See It That WayA.Conversation 1:1.Choose the best answer for each of the following statements.(1) — (2): ba2.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)About 6 months ago.(2)It is defective and has ruined 4 of the customer’s favorite cassettes.(3)6 months.(4)10 days ago.3.Blank-filling.(1)bend the rule, make an exception for, make an exception for(2)adding insult to injury, make good on(3)brought it in, hold me to, onB.Conversation 2:1.Multiple choice. (1) — (2): ba2.True or False Questions.(1) — (4): FTTTC.Conversation 3:1.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)Single.(2)5 years.(3)He has been loyal to the company and worked quite hard.(4)Asking for a raise.(5)Bob does his job adequately, but he doesn’t do it well enough todeserve a raise.(6)Take more initiative and show more enthusiasm for the job.(7)To quit his job.(8)That’s a decision Bob will have to make for himself.Task 2: marriage CustomsA.Blank-filling.Speaker: Professor Robin StuartTopic: Marriage customs in different parts of the world; romantic business;arranged marriage; on the day of the wedding; arranged marriages; to have a look at one another; call the whole thing off; the wedding goes ahead;several wives.Conclusion: just as much chance of bringing happiness to the husband and wife as the Western systems of choosing marriage partners.B.True or False Questions.1 — 3: TFTSection IITask 1: At the Dentist’sA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 4: baccB.True of False Questions. 1 — 6: FTFFTTTask 2: HiccupsA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.He wants her to help him stop his hiccups.2. 3 hours.3.Everything he can think of.4.She’ll give the man 5 pounds if he hiccups again.5.The man has stopped hiccupping and owes Rosemary 5 pounds.B.Identification.(1) — (b), (2) — (d), (3) — (e), (4) — (a), (5) — (c)Lesson 4Section ITask 1: Weather ForecastA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 2: acB.Fill in the following chart.Weather Description TemperatureBritish Columbiadownto northernCaliforniarainingSeattle50 degreesSouthern California sunnywarmer temperatureSan Diego78 degrees Midwest clear but windyOklahoma City sunny with strongwinds65 degreesHouston cloudy69 degrees Miami cloudy, windy64 degreesNew York City heavy rains andhigh winds35 degreesMontreal snow flurries28 degreesToronto sunny30 degreesTask 2: The 5 O’clock NewsA.Fill in the following chart.Title Name Summary of the ReportNews anchor Charles Mckay Delta has been declareda health hazardConsumer reporter Sarah Coopera. Drinking beermoderatelyis good for health.b. The war againstcigarettesmoking is heating up.Sports announcer Jerry RyanResults of soccergames.B.Give brief answers to the following questions based on the news report.1.It was closed down by government authorities.2.Testing confirmed that the town had been poisoned be the dumping of toxicchemicals in town dumps.3. 3 weeks ago.4.200.5.Headaches, stomachaches, faintness and dizziness.6.Toxic wastes had leaked into the ground and contaminated the water supply.7.All the residents should leave the area, until the chemical companyresponsible for the toxic waste can determine whether the town can be cleaned up and made safe again.C.True of False Questions.1—6: FTTFFTD.Fill in the following blanks (based on the news report).Teams Playing Result(1) Mexico — France7 to 6(2) Canada — Argentina 3 to 3(3) Italy — Haiti(with 30 minutes left togo)2 to 1Section IITask 1: What Do You Like for Entertainment?A.Blank-filling.Reporter: Deborah TylerInterviewee: Students of the Brooklyn Academy of Dramatic ArtsMajor: Benny Gross —— pianoKimberley Martins —— modern danceB.Fill in the following chart about how often Benny and Kimberley go to the eightforms of artistic entertainment.Benny Kimberley(1) Art gallery lots of times lots of time(2) Ballet a few times almost every night(3) Classic concerts many times sometimes(4) Exhibition photographicones those about famous people(5) Folk concert never never(6) Opera 2 or 3 times never(7) Pop concert never Madonna once(8) Theatre once or twice yesC.Rearrange the forms of artistic entertainment that Benny and Kimberley like,beginning with the form that each one likes best.Benny: (3)—(1)—(4)—(6)—(2)—(8)Kimberley: (2)—(4)—(1)—(7)—(3)—(8)Task 2: Are You a Heavy Smoker?A.True or False Questions.1—6: TFTTFTB.Multiple Choice.1—6: cbcbacC.Blank-filling.Name: Doris BradleySex: femaleAge: 32Amount: 3 packets of 20 a weekFirst experience:Time: at the age of 17Place: at a partyOffered by: boyfriend, not husbandFeeling; awfully grown-upLater: started smoking 2 or 3 a day and gradually increased.Experience of giving up smoking: twice1. Time: 6 months before getting marriedReason: saving upResult: only cut it down from 30 a day, still smoked a little2. Time: when expecting a babyReason: according to doctor’s adviceResult: gave up completely for 7 or 8 months and took it up a couple of weeks after the baby was born, because the baby was being bottlefed.Time when she smokes most:1. watching TV2. reading books3. in company4. with friendsTime when she never smokes:1. doing the housework2. on an empty stomachLesson 5Section ITask 1: An Unpleasant TripA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.The Isle of Wight.2.They were not pleased with their hotel.3.He decided to write to the Manager of Happytours.4. A travel Agency.5.The hotel and travel arrangements.6.They will never book any future holidays through Happytours.B.Fill in he blanks with the words used in the brochure and by Mr. Wilson todescribe the hotel and travel arrangement.Brochure Mr. WilsonHotel Comfortable, mediumsized,with a magnificent viewof the sea Half a mile from the sea, with our room overlooking a car parkService Courteous, old fashioned The majority of the staff wereForeigners and couldn’t speakOr understand English Food excellent Strictly beefburgers and chips orFish and chips, wine at exorbitantpricesAtmosphere relaxed, friendlyJourney home11.00 am ferry didn’t get away till 6 pmTask 2: At the Travel AgencyA.Multiple Choice.1—6: acbbcaB.True or False Questions.1—6: TFTTFTC.Fill in the blanks with the two things that Miss Bush will do.1.her two friends, to stop over with her on the way back.2.Mr. Adams to stop with her in Cairo.Section IIA Saturday AfternoonA.Identification.Name IdentificationGillian Dr. Carmichael’s new researchassistantDr. Carmichael the president of St. Alfred’sHospitalMaurice Featherstone the gardener of the hospitalB.Multiple Choice.1—6: cbaacaC.True or False Questions.1—8: FFTF TFTTD.Fill in the blanks with information about Maurice.Name: Maurice FeatherstoneSex: maleAge: oldAppearance: clear, blue, honest eyes; white hair and a pinkish complexionTemperament: gentle and mild-manneredLength of stay in the hospital: 35 yearsReasons for entering the hospital:1.When he was 17, he burnt down his school.2.Over the next few years, there were a number of mysterious fires in hisneighborhood.ter he tried to set fire to the family mansion.Visits from family members: No.Bills: paid on time.E.Blank-filling.1.slightly uneasy, unlocked the gates, waved her through2.withdrawn, depressed, normal, kept locked up, all of them, too dangerous tolive in normal society.3.with the staff, a surprise, let him go out for the afternoon, flower show,quite excited, a birthday cake, decorated the lounge.Lesson 6Section ITask 1: In the Path of the EarthquakeA.True or False Questions. 1—6: FTFTFFB.Map 1 is a layout of the Skinners’ farm. Mark out the plants and buildings inthe map. Then in map 2 draw a new plan of the Skinners farm after the quake.Map 1:1. farm house2. garden path3. cypresstrees4. rose garden5. eucalyptus trees6. raspberrypatch7. cow shed8. granaryMap 2:Task 2: A Funny Thing Happened to Me.A.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cabbcaB.Give brief answers to the following questions.st Friday.2.He was a student.3.In London.4.By taxi.5.The taxi got stuck in a traffic jam and the train had left by the time hegot to the station.6. 1 hour.7.The station buffet.8.An evening newspaper, the “Standard”.9.At a table near the window.10.He did the crossword puzzle.C.True or False Questions.1—6: FFTTFTD.Blank-filling.1.reached across, opened, took one, dipped, into, popped it into.2.get up and go, pushed back, stood up, hurried out of.Section IIConsolidation: A Very Beautiful StoryA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1. A tape from Gentleman Jim.2.Yesterday.3.Jim’s wife.4.There was a message hidden in the tape.5.Half the police force in London and 3 experts.6.Nothing had been found yet.7.Happy memories and things.8.In his words.B.True or False Statements.1—8: FTFF TTFTC.Discuss with your classmates what message is hidden in Gentleman Jim’srecording.D.Listen to the 2nd part of the policeman’s discussion and list all the thingsthey feel unusual about Gentleman Jim’s recording.1.Jim keeps telling his wife to play the message over and over again.2.Jim tells his wife that she’ll find something comforting.3.Jim keeps saying “very beautiful” over and over again.4.The speech doesn’t sound natural.E.Listen to Gentleman Jim’s recording again and work out the message.Answer: There are 2 gold bricks in the garden under the big red rose tree.Lesson 7Section ITask 1: Learning a Foreign LanguageA.Multiple Choice.1—4: bcaaB.True or False Questions.1—4: FTTFC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Albert Humphries.2.Balham, London.3. 4 years.4.He has been going to an evening class and has watched quite a lot of the BBCtelevision programmes.5.They use a different book in the class.6.They make the same mistakes as he does.7.It means being able to put together the right groups of words and to saythem in a reasonably accurate way.Task 2: In the LibraryA.Multiple Choice.1—6: bbcacaB.True or False Questions.1—6: TTFTFTC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Round the corner.2. A 20p a day fine for each book.3.Tahiti.4.No.D.Blank-filling.1. 5 pounds, you damage them, entitles you, 2 records at a time, everythingavailable, be much more popular than.2.telephone to renew the books.3.we get back, worth all the bother, some paperbacks in the airport, I’vebeen such a nuisance.Section IITask 1: Lessoned World CollegesA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1．On the phone.2．Some information about the college.3．Robert Creighton.4．Julian’s friend in Spain.5．English.6．No. There are scholarships for all colleges, but parents will have to pay too.7．Yes. But academic ability is not the only thing important. Personal qualities will also be considered.8．Maturity, the ability to get on well with people from different countries.B.Blank-filling.1.the line, put you through to2.Pacific College, French, may be taught in Italian3.painting and modern dancing4.probably, the staff at the college, special activities, theatre studies,environmental work, take partTask 2: I Remember …A.Multiple Choice.1—6: baabcaB.True or False Questions.1—8: TTTF FTTTLesson 8Section ITask 1: TwinsA.Multiple Choice.1—6: acbcabB.Blank-filling.Name: Laura and SarahSex: femaleSimilarities: 1. blonde2. brown eyes3. same height4. same weight5. same size6. same shoesDifferences: 1. Laura is single, but Sarah has a well-fed happy husband and 4 healthy children.2. When Laura was learning to type, Sarah was washing up.3. When Laura was writing articles for the school newspaper, Sarahwas knitting.4. When Laura was in Panama, doing her first job for LessonedInformation Services, Sarah was having her second child.C.True or False Questions.1—2: TFTask 2: Genetic Make-upA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Alan and Barbara.2.At lunch time.3.An article about twins and coincidences.4.because it suggests criminals are born and not made.5.Somebody was born with the potential to become a criminal.6.The ones that regard crime as a way of life and see the police as enemy.7.Similar qualities are necessary to become a successful criminal or a first-class policeman.8.Men who might easily be in jail.B.Fill in the blanks with information about the twins.1.bound to act in a particular way.2. a particular set of genes, potential criminal, brought up in a particularway3.get bored with, want action, pretty strong charactersSection IITask 1: Can I Take a Message?A.Multiple Choice.1—2: acB.Blank-filling.1.Message 1:Caller’s name: Mary RobertsCaller’s number: 772-1852Message: Call back at that number till 12:30 or between 2 and 5 this afternoon.2.Message 2:Caller’s name: Mr. BrownCaller’s number: 743-9821Message: Cancel the lunch appointment for tomorrow noon, because he is out of town for a while. Please call and reschedule.3.Message 3:Caller’s name: Mrs. TurnerMessage: She won’t be home until 8 o’clock. She’s working late.4.Message 4:Caller’s name: WendyMessage: Ticket for Puerto Rico is booked. That’s Pan Am Flight 226, leaving Tuesday the 12th at 8 am. Tickets will be sent over later thisafternoon.5.Message 5:Caller’s name: Juan SalvadeMessage: He’ll call back about the meeting next Wednesday.C.Blank-filling.1.May I take a message?2.out of town, offer my apologies to, have him call me3.just a minute, can I hold you for a second?4.holdingTask 2: Night FlightA.True or False Questions.1—6: FTTFTFB.Multiple Choice.1—8: bacba cbcC.Blank-filling.1.dramatically, moaning and groaning, doubled up, unconscious2.at the controls, shaking slightly3.on the horizon, the lights of the runway, beyond the city4.thump, hit the tarmac, raced along, to a haltD.Answer the following questions.1.She discovered that two passengers had been sick.2.Because the captain was lying behind the door unconscious.3.Because she was afraid that would cause a general panic.4.When the plane had circled over Brisbane Airport for over half an hour.Lesson 9Section IWilling to TrainA.True or False Questions.1—4: TTFTB.Fill in the blanks with information about Catherine based on her own statement.Name: Catherine HuntQualifications: 1. qualifications from school, very good results2. certificates for ballet and for playing the pianoInterests: 1. tennis2. swimming3. travelling4. talking to peopleIntelligence: reasonably intelligentC.Give brief answers to the following questions1.Dancing and music2. A good girl. A bit lazy and disorganized sometimes, but very bright.3.Be a teacher or a vet.4.Because she believes that Cathy likes working with young children andlooking after sick animals.5.She wants to talk to Cathy, not her mother.6.No. she is bright enough to be a vet and wants to find something differentfrom school work.7.Yes, if it is for something useful.8.Nursing, because she has good qualifications in English and Maths.9.Very hard work, not very pleasant sometimes.10.At first she is afraid she is not good enough. Later she thinks she shouldenjoy that.plete the following sentences.1. a little girl, very keen on, a music teacher or something, to train for, theright job 2.to lessons, six, I suppose, for the rest of, music, lonely 3.France, the school choir, talking to people, real interests 4.being a hairdresser, people, do something properly, very worthwhile 5.do look after, looked after, run over by a car, mind, too worriedSection IITask 1: How Do Others Think of My Job?A.Fill in the following chart.B.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Clever, artistic, very noisy.2.To Mr. S. Andrews.3.The company does put Mr. or Ms. In front of the names on its departmentallist4.Nursing. Being a male nurse, he has more contact with the patients and along term responsibility for their welfare.5.They travel and have wife at every port.6.No.7.She is learning a lot about hair and how to get along with people and isgaining confidence.8.She will be able to start her own business and earn five times as much asthe teachers.Task 2: Job StereotypesA.True or False Questions.1—6: TFTFTF B.Multiple Choice.1—8: abaab cbbC.Re-list the professions in the survey, beginning with the one that the childrentook as the most favorite.1. lawyer6. civil engineer 2. accountant7. electrical engineer 3. physicist 8. mechanicalengineer SexJob Stereotype of the Job Speaker 1male work in Civil service or Tax Office grey Speaker 2female Manager of a department It’s a man’s job Speaker 3male Nursing officer in a hospital He should be a doctor,for nursing is a woman’s job Speaker 4male Bank manager stuffy, bourgeois, funny Speaker 5male Sales representative not dependable, wife in every port Speaker 6female Apprentice hairdresser for dim girls4. biologist9. Salesrepresentative5. economist10. estate agentD.Blank-filling.1.“dirty job”, “low status”, “subordinate”, take orders, give orders2.interesting, well paidLesson 10Section ITask 1: News Summary 1A.True or False Questions.1—5: FFTFTB.Blank-filling.1.the local British Steel Corporation’s headquarters, closure plans2.doctors, nurses and other staff, grown even faster3.another 31 million pounds, poorer areas, regional development fund, 13.5million pounds, 10 million pounds, industrial improvement, road works4.17, 5, 2, 2, landed illegally, the first 9 months, 7 more5.derailed local train, disrupted rail services, the south of EnglandTask 2; News Summary 2A.Multiple Choice.1—4: bcacB.Answer the following questions briefly.1. A double-barrelled.2.The girl’s brother.3.When the girl was being overpowered by police officers.4.Into the ceiling.5. A 23-year-old electronics worker and a 55-year-old housewife.6.They are doing well.7. 2 months ago.8.125 pounds with 25 pounds costs.9. A woman was killed when a chimney on a house collapsed and 2 men were killedwhen their car crashed into a fallen tree.10.More high winds and rain.Section IITask 1: British NewspapersA.True or False Questions.1—4: FTTFB.Multiple Choice.1—3: babC.Fill in the blanks with information about Professor Hill’s favourite paper.News: (1) Political matters are covered in full.(2) The editorial column may support government policy on one issue andoppose it on another.Book Reviews: a whole page for it.Art: a whole page for the latest happenings in the theatre, the cinema and the world of art.Economics: (1) Stock Exchange prices are quoted daily.(2) Exchange rates of the world’s major currencies are reported daily.Sports: The correspondents are among the best.Reader’s Letters: The standard is first–class.Task 2: EccentricityA.Answer the following questions.1. A person who behaves in a totally different manner from those in the societyhe lives in.2.Not specifically.3.He used to share his house openly with the strangest animals and sample themas food.4.The hermit.B.True or False questions.1—8: FFTT TTFFC.Fill in the blanks.1.touch his food, wrap, in a tissue, picking, up, a barber, too often, grewdown to his waist。
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Lesson 1Section ITask 1: This Is Your Life!A.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) to complete each of the following statements.1—6: caacbaB.True or False Questions.1—6: TFFFFTC.Identification.(1)—(b), (2)—(d), (3)—(f), (4)—(g), (5)—(a), (6)—(c), (7)—(e)plete the following résumé for Jason Douglas.Name: Jason DouglasFormer name: Graham SmithProfession: actorDate of birth: July 2, 19471952: started school1958: moved to Lane End Secondary School1966: went to the London School of Drama1969: left the London School of Drama1973: went to Hollywood1974: were in a movie with Maria MontroseTask 2: What Are Your Ambitions?A.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Radio Station QRX.2.For a survey.3.Four.4.Six.5.(1) What’s your name?(2) What do you do for a living?(3) What do you do for fun?(4) What’s the most exciting thing that’s happened to you recently?(5) Who do you admire most in this world?(6) What do you want to be doing five years from now?B.Fill in the following chart with answers that each interviewee gives to the questions.Section IIA.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) for each of the following questions.1—6: abaccbB.True or False Questions.1—4: FTFFC.Fill in the following chart with information about the journey the Roman army madeaccording to Trevor.Designation: D CompanyNumber of men: one hundred and moreJourney: from France to BritainMeans of transcript: boatWeather conditions: stormyFood: cat foodDrink: rain waterConditions of weapons after landing: uselessFighting: noneEquipment lost or damaged: boat lost, guns full of water, supplies of wine lostSoldiers killed or wounded: about ten survivors, all others drowned or killed by coldD.Point out what is not true in Trevor’s story.The following did not exist in Roman times:petrol, newspaper, matches, trousers, tinned food, taps, guns, wine bottles.50 BC could not appear on a coin. 50-55 BC is counting backwards.E.Fill in the blanks according to what you hear on the tape.1.terrible, stormy, or more of us, shut in, so bad, sick, stuffy.2.pushed up onto the sands, climbed out, jumping into the, struggling to the, up to my shoulder,freezing.3.came and took us away, joined, going into the camp, a hot meal, clean clothes, given our pay.Lesson 2Section ITask1: Film EditingA.True or False Questions.1—4: TFTFB.Fill in the following blanks to give a clear picture of what needs to be done before a film isready for distribution.1. The assistant:a. “Synching up” which means matching sound and pictures according to the numbers stampedalong the edge of the film and sound tape.b. “Logging” which means recording the detail version of the film and the sound in a log book.2. The film editor:a. Make a first selection of the best takes.b. Prepare a “rough cut”– an initial version of the film.c. Prepare the “fine cut”– the final form of the film.3. Others:a. Approve the fine cut.b. “Dubbing” which means voices, music, background noises and sometimes special effects areput together.c. The “neg”cutters cut the original negatives on the film so that these match the edited filmexactly.Task 2: A Vision of the FutureA.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—6: abacccB.True of False Questions.1—4: TFTFC.Fill in the blanks to give a clear picture of the problems New York faces in the movie.1.40 million2.have no apartment, sleep on the steps of the building, crawl over sleeping people to get inside.3.nothing will grow, they never see the sun.4.soylent: soylent red, soylent yellow, and soylent green. 2, soybeans, soylent green, oceanplants.5.90 degree.6.electricity, ride bicycles to make it.Section IITask 1: American IndiansA.Answer the following questions briefly.1.1492.2.He thought that he had arrived in India.3.They were kind to them and wanted to help.4.(1) They wanted bigger farms and more land for themselves; (2) More immigrants came fromEurope.5.It was their mother. Everything came from and went back to their mother. And it was foreverybody.6.They started fighting back.7.By 1875 the Indians had lost the fight and had to live in “reservations”.8.The Indians are bad and the White man is good and brave in Hollywood films.B.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—4: acbcTask 2: New AustraliansA.Identification:1.(1)—(d), (2)—(b), (3)—(a), (4)—(c)2.(a) more than 15 million,(b) 160, 000,(c) the year 1851,(d) 700, 000B.True or False questions.1—6: FTFFTTC.Fill in the blanks with events connected with the following time expressions.1.Italiansa.the 1850s and 1860s: Different states in Italy were fighting for independence and someItalians went to Australia for political reasons. Some others went there for gold.b.1891: The first group of 300 Italians went to work in the sugar-cane fields of northernAustralia.c.The end of the 19th century: Some good Italian fishermen went to western Australia.2.Greeksa.1830: The first Greeks went to work in vineyards in south-eastern Australia.b.The 1860s; There were about 500 Greeks in Australia.c.1890; There were Greek Cafes and restaurants all over Sydney and out in the countryside.d.After WWII: Many Greeks arrived in Australia.Lesson 3Section ITask 1: I Don’t See It That WayA.Conversation 1:1.Choose the best answer for each of the following statements.(1) — (2): ba2.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)About 6 months ago.(2)It is defective and has ruined 4 of the customer’s favorite cassettes.(3) 6 months.(4)10 days ago.3.Blank-filling.(1)bend the rule, make an exception for, make an exception for(2)adding insult to injury, make good on(3)brought it in, hold me to, onB.Conversation 2:1.Multiple choice. (1) — (2): ba2.True or False Questions. (1) — (4): FTTTC.Conversation 3:1.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)Single.(2) 5 years.(3)He has been loyal to the company and worked quite hard.(4)Asking for a raise.(5)Bob does his job adequately, but he doesn’t do it well enough to deserve a raise.(6)Take more initiative and show more enthusiasm for the job.(7)To quit his job.(8)That’s a decision Bob will have to make for himself.Task 2: marriage CustomsA.Blank-filling.Speaker: Professor Robin StuartTopic: Marriage customs in different parts of the world; romantic business; arranged marriage; on the day of the wedding; arranged marriages; to have a look at one another; call the whole thing off; the wedding goes ahead; several wives.Conclusion: just as much chance of bringing happiness to the husband and wife as the Western systems of choosing marriage partners.B.True or False Questions. 1 — 3: TFTSection IITask 1: At the Dentist’sA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 4: baccB.True of False Questions. 1 — 6: FTFFTTTask 2: HiccupsA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.He wants her to help him stop his hiccups.2. 3 hours.3.Everything he can think of.4.She’ll give the man 5 pounds if he hiccups again.5.The man has stopped hiccupping and owes Rosemary 5 pounds.B.Identification.(1) —(b), (2) —(d), (3) —(e), (4) —(a), (5) —(c)Lesson 4Section ITask 1: Weather ForecastA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 2: acB.Fill in the following chart.Task 2: The 5 O’clock NewsA.Fill in the following chart.B.Give brief answers to the following questions based on the news report.1.It was closed down by government authorities.2.Testing confirmed that the town had been poisoned be the dumping of toxic chemicals in towndumps.3. 3 weeks ago.4.200.5.Headaches, stomachaches, faintness and dizziness.6.Toxic wastes had leaked into the ground and contaminated the water supply.7.All the residents should leave the area, until the chemical company responsible for the toxicwaste can determine whether the town can be cleaned up and made safe again.C.True of False Questions. 1—6: FTTFFTD.Fill in the following blanks (based on the news report).Teams Playing Result(1) Mexico — France 7 to 6(2) Canada — Argentina 3 to 3(3) Italy — Haiti2 to 1(with 30 minutes left to go)Section IITask 1: What Do You Like for Entertainment?A.Blank-filling.Reporter: Deborah TylerInterviewee: Students of the Brooklyn Academy of Dramatic ArtsMajor: Benny Gross —— pianoKimberley Martins —— modern danceB.Fill in the following chart about how often Benny and Kimberley go to the eight forms ofartistic entertainment.C.Rearrange the forms of artistic entertainment that Benny and Kimberley like, beginning withthe form that each one likes best.Benny: (3)—(1)—(4)—(6)—(2)—(8)Kimberley: (2)—(4)—(1)—(7)—(3)—(8)Task 2: Are You a Heavy Smoker?A.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbcbacC.Blank-filling.Name: Doris BradleySex: femaleAge: 32Amount: 3 packets of 20 a weekFirst experience:Time: at the age of 17Place: at a partyOffered by: boyfriend, not husbandFeeling; awfully grown-upLater: started smoking 2 or 3 a day and gradually increased.Experience of giving up smoking: twice1. Time: 6 months before getting marriedReason: saving upResult: only cut it down from 30 a day, still smoked a little2. Time: when expecting a babyReason: according to doctor’s adviceResult: gave up completely for 7 or 8 months and took it up a couple of weeks after the baby was born, because the baby was being bottle fed.Time when she smokes most:1. watching TV2. reading books3. in company4. with friendsTime when she never smokes:1. doing the housework2. on an empty stomachLesson 5Section ITask 1: An Unpleasant TripA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.The Isle of Wight.2.They were not pleased with their hotel.3.He decided to write to the Manager of Happytours.4. A travel Agency.5.The hotel and travel arrangements.6.They will never book any future holidays through Happytours.B.Fill in he blanks with the words used in the brochure and by Mr. Wilson to describe the hoteland travel arrangement.Task 2: At the Travel AgencyA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: acbbcaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTC.Fill in the blanks with the two things that Miss Bush will do.1.her two friends, to stop over with her on the way back.2.Mr. Adams to stop with her in Cairo.Section IIA Saturday AfternoonA.Identification.Name IdentificationGillian Dr. Carmichael’s new research assistantDr. Carmichael the president of St. Alfred’s HospitalMaurice Featherstone the gardener of the hospitalB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbaacaC.True or False Questions. 1—8: FFTF TFTTD.Fill in the blanks with information about Maurice.Name: Maurice FeatherstoneSex: maleAge: oldAppearance: clear, blue, honest eyes; white hair and a pinkish complexionTemperament: gentle and mild-manneredLength of stay in the hospital: 35 yearsReasons for entering the hospital:1.When he was 17, he burnt down his school.2.Over the next few years, there were a number of mysterious fires in his neighborhood.ter he tried to set fire to the family mansion.Visits from family members: No.Bills: paid on time.E.Blank-filling.1.slightly uneasy, unlocked the gates, waved her through2.withdrawn, depressed, normal, kept locked up, all of them, too dangerous to live in normalsociety.3.with the staff, a surprise, let him go out for the afternoon, flower show, quite excited, a birthdaycake, decorated the lounge.Lesson 6Section ITask 1: In the Path of the EarthquakeA.True or False Questions. 1—6: FTFTFFB.Map 1 is a layout of the Skinners’ farm. Mark out the plants and buildings in the map. Then inmap 2 draw a new plan of the Skinners farm after the quake.Map 1:1. farm house2. garden path3. cypress trees4. rose garden5. eucalyptus trees6. raspberry patch7. cow shed8. granaryMap 2:Task 2: A Funny Thing Happened to Me.A.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cabbcaB.Give brief answers to the following questions.st Friday.2.He was a student.3.In London.4.By taxi.5.The taxi got stuck in a traffic jam and the train had left by the time he got to the station.6. 1 hour.7.The station buffet.8.An evening newspaper, the “Standard”.9.At a table near the window.10.He did the crossword puzzle.C.True or False Questions.1—6: FFTTFTD.Blank-filling.1.reached across, opened, took one, dipped, into, popped it into.2.get up and go, pushed back, stood up, hurried out of.Section IIConsolidation: A Very Beautiful StoryA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1. A tape from Gentleman Jim.2.Yesterday.3.Jim’s wife.4.There was a message hidden in the tape.5.Half the police force in London and 3 experts.6.Nothing had been found yet.7.Happy memories and things.8.In his words.B.True or False Statements.1—8: FTFF TTFTC.Discuss with your classmates what message is hidden in Gentleman Jim’s recording.D.Listen to the 2nd part of the policeman’s discussion and list all the things they feel unusualabout Gentleman Jim’s recording.1.Jim keeps telling his wife to play the message over and over again.2.Jim tells his wife that she’ll find something comforting.3.Jim keeps saying “very beautiful” over and over again.4.The speech doesn’t sound natural.E.Listen to Gentleman Jim’s recording again and work out the message.Answer: There are 2 gold bricks in the garden under the big red rose tree.Lesson 7Section ITask 1: Learning a Foreign LanguageA.Multiple Choice. 1—4: bcaaB.True or False Questions. 1—4: FTTFC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Albert Humphries.2.Balham, London.3. 4 years.4.He has been going to an evening class and has watched quite a lot of the BBC televisionprogrammes.5.They use a different book in the class.6.They make the same mistakes as he does.7.It means being able to put together the right groups of words and to say them in a reasonablyaccurate way.Task 2: In the LibraryA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: bbcacaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TTFTFTC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Round the corner.2. A 20p a day fine for each book.3.Tahiti.4.No.D.Blank-filling.1. 5 pounds, you damage them, entitles you, 2 records at a time, everything available, be muchmore popular than.2.telephone to renew the books.3.we get back, worth all the bother, some paperbacks in the airport, I’ve been such a nuisance. Section IITask 1: Lessoned World CollegesA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1．On the phone.2．Some information about the college.3．Robert Creighton.4．Julian’s friend in Spain.5．English.6．No. There are scholarships for all colleges, but parents will have to pay too.7．Yes. But academic ability is not the only thing important. Personal qualities will also be considered.8．Maturity, the ability to get on well with people from different countries.B.Blank-filling.1.the line, put you through to2.Pacific College, French, may be taught in Italian3.painting and modern dancing4.probably, the staff at the college, special activities, theatre studies, environmental work,take partTask 2: I Remember …A.Multiple Choice. 1—6: baabcaB.True or False Questions. 1—8: TTTF FTTTLesson 8Section ITask 1: TwinsA.Multiple Choice.1—6: acbcabB.Blank-filling.Name: Laura and SarahSex: femaleSimilarities: 1. blonde2. brown eyes3. same height4. same weight5. same size6. same shoesDifferences: 1. Laura is single, but Sarah has a well-fed happy husband and 4 healthy children.2. When Laura was learning to type, Sarah was washing up.3. When Laura was writing articles for the school newspaper, Sarah was knitting.4. When Laura was in Panama, doing her first job for Lessoned Information Services,Sarah was having her second child.C.True or False Questions.1—2: TFTask 2: Genetic Make-upA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Alan and Barbara.2.At lunch time.3.An article about twins and coincidences.4.because it suggests criminals are born and not made.5.Somebody was born with the potential to become a criminal.6.The ones that regard crime as a way of life and see the police as enemy.7.Similar qualities are necessary to become a successful criminal or a first-class policeman.8.Men who might easily be in jail.B.Fill in the blanks with information about the twins.1.bound to act in a particular way.2. a particular set of genes, potential criminal, brought up in a particular way3.get bored with, want action, pretty strong charactersSection IITask 1: Can I Take a Message?A.Multiple Choice. 1—2: acB.Blank-filling.1.Message 1:Caller’s name: Mary RobertsCaller’s number: 772-1852Message: Call back at that number till 12:30 or between 2 and 5 this afternoon.2.Message 2:Caller’s name: Mr. BrownCaller’s number: 743-9821Message: Cancel the lunch appointment for tomorrow noon, because he is out of town for a while. Please call and reschedule.3.Message 3:Caller’s name: Mrs. TurnerMessage: She won’t be home until 8 o’clock. She’s working late.4.Message 4:Caller’s name: WendyMessage: Ticket for Puerto Rico is booked. That’s Pan Am Flight 226, leaving Tuesday the 12that 8 am. Tickets will be sent over later this afternoon.5.Message 5:Caller’s name: Juan SalvadeMessage: He’ll call back about the meeting next Wednesday.C.Blank-filling.1.May I take a message?2.out of town, offer my apologies to, have him call me3.just a minute, can I hold you for a second?4.holdingTask 2: Night FlightA.True or False Questions. 1—6: FTTFTFB.Multiple Choice. 1—8: bacba cbcC.Blank-filling.1.dramatically, moaning and groaning, doubled up, unconscious2.at the controls, shaking slightly3.on the horizon, the lights of the runway, beyond the city4.thump, hit the tarmac, raced along, to a haltD.Answer the following questions.1.She discovered that two passengers had been sick.2.Because the captain was lying behind the door unconscious.3.Because she was afraid that would cause a general panic.4.When the plane had circled over Brisbane Airport for over half an hour.Lesson 9Section IWilling to TrainA.True or False Questions. 1—4: TTFTB.Fill in the blanks with information about Catherine based on her own statement.Name: Catherine HuntQualifications: 1. qualifications from school, very good results2. certificates for ballet and for playing the pianoInterests: 1. tennis2. swimming3. travelling4. talking to peopleIntelligence: reasonably intelligentC.Give brief answers to the following questions1.Dancing and music2. A good girl. A bit lazy and disorganized sometimes, but very bright.3.Be a teacher or a vet.4.Because she believes that Cathy likes working with young children and looking after sickanimals.5.She wants to talk to Cathy, not her mother.6.No. she is bright enough to be a vet and wants to find something different from school work.7.Yes, if it is for something useful.8.Nursing, because she has good qualifications in English and Maths.9.Very hard work, not very pleasant sometimes.10.At first she is afraid she is not good enough. Later she thinks she should enjoy that.plete the following sentences.1. a little girl, very keen on, a music teacher or something, to train for, the right job2.to lessons, six, I suppose, for the rest of, music, lonely3.France, the school choir, talking to people, real interests4.being a hairdresser, people, do something properly, very worthwhile5.do look after, looked after, run over by a car, mind, too worriedSection IITask 1: How Do Others Think of My Job?A.Fill in the following chart.B.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Clever, artistic, very noisy.2.To Mr. S. Andrews.3.The company does put Mr. or Ms. In front of the names on its departmental list4.Nursing. Being a male nurse, he has more contact with the patients and a long termresponsibility for their welfare.5.They travel and have wife at every port.6.No.7.She is learning a lot about hair and how to get along with people and is gaining confidence.8.She will be able to start her own business and earn five times as much as the teachers.Task 2: Job StereotypesA.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTFTFB.Multiple Choice. 1—8: abaab cbbC.Re-list the professions in the survey, beginning with the one that the children took as the mostfavorite.1. lawyer 6. civil engineer2. accountant 7. electrical engineer3. physicist 8. mechanical engineer4. biologist 9. Sales representative5. economist 10. estate agentD.Blank-filling.1.“dirty job”, “low status”, “subordinate”, take orders, give orders2.interesting, well paidLesson 10Section ITask 1: News Summary 1A.True or False Questions. 1—5: FFTFTB.Blank-filling.1.the local British Steel Corporation’s headquarters, closure plans2.doctors, nurses and other staff, grown even faster3.another 31 million pounds, poorer areas, regional development fund, 13.5 million pounds, 10million pounds, industrial improvement, road works4.17, 5, 2, 2, landed illegally, the first 9 months, 7 more5.derailed local train, disrupted rail services, the south of EnglandTask 2; News Summary 2A.Multiple Choice. 1—4: bcacB.Answer the following questions briefly.1. A double-barrelled.2.The girl’s brother.3.When the girl was being overpowered by police officers.4.Into the ceiling.5. A 23-year-old electronics worker and a 55-year-old housewife.6.They are doing well.7. 2 months ago.8.125 pounds with 25 pounds costs.9. A woman was killed when a chimney on a house collapsed and 2 men were killed when theircar crashed into a fallen tree.10.More high winds and rain.Section IITask 1: British NewspapersA.True or False Questions. 1—4: FTTFB.Multiple Choice. 1—3: babC.Fill in the blanks with information about Professor Hill’s favourite paper.News: (1) Political matters are covered in full.(2) The editorial column may support government policy on one issue and oppose it onanother.Book Reviews: a whole page for it.Art: a whole page for the latest happenings in the theatre, the cinema and the world of art.Economics: (1) Stock Exchange prices are quoted daily.(2) Exchange rates of the world’s major currencies are reported daily.Sports: The correspondents are among the best.Reader’s Letters: The standard is first–class.Task 2: EccentricityA.Answer the following questions.1. A person who behaves in a totally different manner from those in the society he lives in.2.Not specifically.3.He used to share his house openly with the strangest animals and sample them as food.4.The hermit.B.True or False questions. 1—8: FFTT TTFFC.Fill in the blanks.1.touch his food, wrap, in a tissue, picking, up, a barber, too often, grew down to his waist。
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英语中级听力参考答案Answer Keys to Listen to This: 2Edited by莫显良、马军军、张凤英、陈燕L 1 L 2 L 3 L 4 L 5 L 6 L 7 L 8 L 9 L 10 L 11 L 12 L 13 L 14 L 15 L 16 L 17 L 18 L 19 L 20 L 21 L 22 L 23 L 24 L 25 L 26 L 27 L 28 L 29 L 30 L 31 L 32 L 33 L 34 L 35 L 36Lesson 1Section ITask 1: This Is Your Life!A.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) to complete each of the following statements.1—6: caacbaB.True or False Questions.1—6: TFFFFTC.Identification.(1)—(b), (2)—(d), (3)—(f), (4)—(g), (5)—(a), (6)—(c), (7)—(e)plete the following résumé for Jason Douglas.Name: Jason DouglasFormer name: Graham SmithProfession: actorDate of birth: July 2, 19471952: started school1958: moved to Lane End Secondary School1966: went to the London School of Drama1969: left the London School of Drama1973: went to Hollywood1974: were in a movie with Maria MontroseTask 2: What Are Your Ambitions?A.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Radio Station QRX.2.For a survey.3.Four.4.Six.5.(1) What’s your name?(2) What do you do for a living?(3) What do you do for fun?(4) What’s the most exciting thing that’s happened to you recently?(5) Who do you admire most in this world?(6) What do you want to be doing five years from now?B.Fill in the following chart with answers that each interviewee gives to the questions.Section IIA.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) for each of the following questions.1—6: abaccbB.True or False Questions.1—4: FTFFC.Fill in the following chart with information about the journey the Roman army madeaccording to Trevor.Designation: D CompanyNumber of men: one hundred and moreJourney: from France to BritainMeans of transcript: boatWeather conditions: stormyFood: cat foodDrink: rain waterConditions of weapons after landing: uselessFighting: noneEquipment lost or damaged: boat lost, guns full of water, supplies of wine lost Soldiers killed or wounded: about ten survivors, all others drowned or killed by coldD.Point out what is not true in Trevor’s story.The following did not exist in Roman times:petrol, newspaper, matches, trousers, tinned food, taps, guns, wine bottles.50 BC could not appear on a coin. 50-55 BC is counting backwards.E.Fill in the blanks according to what you hear on the tape.1.terrible, stormy, or more of us, shut in, so bad, sick, stuffy.2.pushed up onto the sands, climbed out, jumping into the, struggling to the, upto my shoulder, freezing.3.came and took us away, joined, going into the camp, a hot meal, clean clothes,given our pay.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: trying to write a letterReason: The speaker’s question suggests he needs a quiet surrounding to do something.2.Hint: the first speaker is a guest complaining about the conditions of Room 43which is a single room. The second speaker is a hotel clerk who suggests that the guest move to a double room.Answer: is the only single room available at the momentReason: The phrase “I’m afraid” often suggests a negative or unsatisfying answer.3.Answer: Where on earth did you get it?Reason: The second speaker’s surprised tone shows that the money is out of her expectation and she must be curious about how it is gained.4.Answer: You mustn’t discriminate against someone just because they are married.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.5.Answer: I wouldn’t mind being a prince.Reason: The man’s questioning tone shows he doesn’t agree with the woman.6.Answer: I’m not a workaholic.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.7.Answer: he had been.Reason: “But” and “possibly” both give some hint.Task 2: DictationPassage 1: The KnowledgeBecoming a London taxi driver isn’t easy. In order to obtain a licence to drive a taxi in London, candidates have to pass a detailed examination. They have to learn not only the streets, landmarks and hotels, but also the quickest way to get there. This iscalled “The Knowledge” by London Cab drivers and it can take years of study and practice to get ‘The Knowledge’. Candidates are examined not only on the quickest routes but also on the quickest routes at different times of the day. People who want to pass the examination spend much of their free time driving or even cycling around London, studying maps and learning the huge street directory by heart.Passage 2: The UndergroundTravelling on the London underground (the ‘tube’) presents few difficulties for visitors because of the clear colour- coded maps. It is always useful to have plenty of spare change with you because there are often long queues at the larger stations. If you have enough change you can buy your ticket from a machine. You will find signs which list the stations in alphabetical order, with the correct fares, near the machines. There are automatic barriers which are operated by the tickets. You should keep the ticket, because it is checked at the destination.Lesson 2Section ITask1: Film EditingA.True or False Questions.1—4: TFTFB.Fill in the following blanks to give a clear picture of what needs to be done beforea film is ready for distribution.1. The assistant:a. “Synching up”which means matching sound and pictures according to the numbersstamped along the edge of the film and sound tape.b. “Logging” which means recording the detail version of the film and the soundin a log book.2. The film editor:a. Make a first selection of the best takes.b. Prepare a “rough cut”– an initial version of the film.c. Prepare the “fine cut”– the final form of the film.3. Others:a. Approve the fine cut.b. “Dubbing” which means voices, music, background noises and sometimes specialeffects are put together.c. The “neg” cutters cut the original negatives on the film so that these matchthe edited film exactly.Task 2: A Vision of the FutureA.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—6: abacccB.True of False Questions.1—4: TFTFC.Fill in the blanks to give a clear picture of the problems New York faces in the movie.1.40 million2.have no apartment, sleep on the steps of the building, crawl over sleeping peopleto get inside.3.nothing will grow, they never see the sun.4.soylent: soylent red, soylent yellow, and soylent green. 2, soybeans, soylentgreen, ocean plants.5.90 degree.6.electricity, ride bicycles to make it.Section IITask 1: American IndiansA.Answer the following questions briefly.1.1492.2.He thought that he had arrived in India.3.They were kind to them and wanted to help.4.(1) They wanted bigger farms and more land for themselves; (2) More immigrantscame from Europe.5.It was their mother. Everything came from and went back to their mother. And itwas for everybody.6.They started fighting back.7.By 1875 the Indians had lost the fight and had to live in “reservations”.8.The Indians are bad and the White man is good and brave in Hollywood films.B.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—4: acbcTask 2: New AustraliansA.Identification:1.(1)—(d), (2)—(b), (3)—(a), (4)—(c)2.(a) more than 15 million,(b) 160, 000,(c) the year 1851,(d) 700, 000B.True or False questions.1—6: FTFFTTC.Fill in the blanks with events connected with the following time expressions.1.Italiansa.the 1850s and 1860s: Different states in Italy were fighting for independenceand some Italians went to Australia for political reasons. Some others wentthere for gold.b.1891: The first group of 300 Italians went to work in the sugar-cane fieldsof northern Australia.c.The end of the 19th century: Some good Italian fishermen went to westernAustralia.2.Greeksa.1830: The first Greeks went to work in vineyards in south-eastern Australia.b.The 1860s; There were about 500 Greeks in Australia.c.1890; There were Greek Cafes and restaurants all over Sydney and out in thecountryside.d.After WWII: Many Greeks arrived in Australia.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: It’s good exercise. Keeps you fit.Reason: The word “yeah” suggests that the boy will say something in agreement with the woman’s comment.2.Answer: We turn the music up really loud and start dancing.Reason: The phrase “why not” suggests that the boys will simply dance in the street.3.Answer: They can’t do it like me yet.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.4.Answer: It’s a very old book.Reason: The word “actually” also suggests an opposite meaning.5.Answer: Write down your address and I’ll get the boy to bring them round.Reason: The conversation takes place in a store. If the store owner agrees to deliver the goods, the only thing he wants to know will be the address of the customer.6.Answer: Tell us all about it over dinner.Reason: The woman sounds very much interested in the man’s experience. So she will certainly ask the man to tell her something about it.Task 2: DictationThe Foolish FrogOnce upon a time a big, fat frog lived in a tiny shallow pond. He knew every plant and stone in it, and he could swim across it easily. He was the biggest creature in the pond, so he was very important. When he croaked, the water-snails listened politely. And the water-beetles always swam behind him. He was very happy there.One day, while he was catching flies, a pretty dragon-fly passed by. ‘You’re a very fine frog,’she sang, ‘but why don’t you live in a bigger pond? Come to my pond. You’ll find a lot of frogs there. You’ll meet some fine fish, and you’ 11 see the dangerous ducks. And you must see our lovely water-lilies. Life in a large pond is wonderful!’‘Perhaps it is rather dull here,’ thought the foolish frog. So he hopped after the dragon-fly.But he didn’t like the big, deep pond. It was full of strange plants. The water-snails were rude to him, and he was afraid of the ducks. The fish didn’t like him, and he wasthe smallest frog there. He was lonely and unhappy.He sat on a water-lily leaf and croaked sadly to himself, ‘I don’t like it here.I think I’ll go home tomo rrow.’But a hungry heron flew down and swallowed him up for supper.Lesson 3Section ITask 1: I Don’t See It That WayA.Conversation 1:1.Choose the best answer for each of the following statements.(1) — (2): ba2.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)About 6 months ago.(2)It is defective and has ruined 4 of the customer’s favorite cassettes.(3)6 months.(4)10 days ago.3.Blank-filling.(1)bend the rule, make an exception for, make an exception for(2)adding insult to injury, make good on(3)brought it in, hold me to, onB.Conversation 2:1.Multiple choice. (1) — (2): ba2.True or False Questions. (1) — (4): FTTTC.Conversation 3:1.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)Single.(2)5 years.(3)He has been loyal to the company and worked quite hard.(4)Asking for a raise.(5)Bob does his job adequately, but he doesn’t do it well enough to deservea raise.(6)Take more initiative and show more enthusiasm for the job.(7)To quit his job.(8)That’s a decision Bob will have to make for himself.Task 2: marriage CustomsA.Blank-filling.Speaker: Professor Robin StuartTopic: Marriage customs in different parts of the world; romantic business; arranged marriage; on the day of the wedding; arranged marriages; to have a look at one another; call the whole thing off; the wedding goes ahead; several wives.Conclusion: just as much chance of bringing happiness to the husband and wife as theWestern systems of choosing marriage partners.B.True or False Questions.1 — 3: TFTSection IITask 1: At the Dentist’sA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 4: baccB.True of False Questions. 1 — 6: FTFFTTTask 2: HiccupsA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.He wants her to help him stop his hiccups.2. 3 hours.3.Everything he can think of.4.She’ll give the man 5 pounds if he hiccups again.5.The man has stopped hiccupping and owes Rosemary 5 pounds.B.Identification.(1) — (b), (2) — (d), (3) — (e), (4) — (a), (5) — (c) Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: the Chinese then?Reason: “What about” suggests an alternative.2.Answer: they’ll still be hot when you get back.Reason: The woman’s words suggest that the shop is very close to their home.3.Hint: The woman is asking the man to buy a pack of fish and chips from a nearbyshop.Answer: there’s a queue.Reason: The phrase “not if” suggests a condition that hinders the fulfillment of an action.4.Answer: a good idea.Reason: The word “yes” shows an agreement.5.Answer: being a machine for that money.Reason: “I wouldn’t mind”suggests that the man will do what the woman doesn’t want because of certain attractive conditions.6.Answer: I want to play drums.Reason: The earlier sentence suggests that the man does not play drum for money.Consequently the explanation must be that he enjoys playing it.Task 2: DictationSleepIt’s clear that everyone needs to sleep. Most people rarely think about how and why they sleep, however. We know that if we sleep well, we feel rested. If we don’t sleep enough, we often feel tired and irritable. It seems there are two purposes of sleep: physical rest and emotional and psychological rest: We need to rest our bodies and ourminds. Both are important in order for us to be healthy. Each night we alternate between two kinds of sleep: active sleep and passive sleep. The passive sleep gives our body the rest that’s needed and prepares us for active sleep, in w hich dreaming occurs.Throughout the night, people alternate between passive and active sleep. The brain rests, then it becomes active, then dreaming occurs. The cycle is repeated: the brain rests, then it becomes active, then dreaming occurs. This cycle is repeated several times throughout the night~. During eight hours of sleep, people dream for a total d one and half hours on the average.Lesson 4Section ITask 1: Weather ForecastA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 2: acB.Fill in the following chart.Task 2: The 5 O’clock NewsA.Fill in the following chart.B.Give brief answers to the following questions based on the news report.1.It was closed down by government authorities.2.Testing confirmed that the town had been poisoned be the dumping of toxic chemicalsin town dumps.3. 3 weeks ago.4.200.5.Headaches, stomachaches, faintness and dizziness.6.Toxic wastes had leaked into the ground and contaminated the water supply.7.All the residents should leave the area, until the chemical company responsiblefor the toxic waste can determine whether the town can be cleaned up and made safe again.C.True of False Questions. 1—6: FTTFFTD.Fill in the following blanks (based on the news report).Teams Playing Result(1) Mexico — France7 to 6(2) Canada — Argentina 3 to 3(3) Italy — Haiti2 to 1(with 30 minutes left to go)Section IITask 1: What Do You Like for Entertainment?A.Blank-filling.Reporter: Deborah TylerInterviewee: Students of the Brooklyn Academy of Dramatic ArtsMajor: Benny Gross —— pianoKimberley Martins —— modern danceB.Fill in the following chart about how often Benny and Kimberley go to the eight formsof artistic entertainment.C.Rearrange the forms of artistic entertainment that Benny and Kimberley like,beginning with the form that each one likes best.Benny: (3)—(1)—(4)—(6)—(2)—(8)Kimberley: (2)—(4)—(1)—(7)—(3)—(8)Task 2: Are You a Heavy Smoker?A.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbcbacC.Blank-filling.Name: Doris BradleySex: femaleAge: 32Amount: 3 packets of 20 a weekFirst experience:Time: at the age of 17Place: at a partyOffered by: boyfriend, not husbandFeeling; awfully grown-upLater: started smoking 2 or 3 a day and gradually increased.Experience of giving up smoking: twice1. Time: 6 months before getting marriedReason: saving upResult: only cut it down from 30 a day, still smoked a little2. Time: when expecting a babyReason: according to doctor’s adviceResult: gave up completely for 7 or 8 months and took it up a couple of weeks after the baby was born, because the baby was being bottle fed.Time when she smokes most:1. watching TV2. reading books3. in company4. with friendsTime when she never smokes:1. doing the housework2. on an empty stomachSection IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: T hey’d be exhausted at the end of each performance.Reason: “Otherwise” suggests a result of the opposite condition.2.Answer: I enjoyed it very much.Reason: “Apart from that I must say” often suggests an opposite statement toearlier comments.3.Answer: I stayed up late to finish it.Reason: “And” suggests that the speaker would finish the book at one sit.4.Answer: the book never really got started at all.Reason: After an opinion of agreement, the phrase “in fact”suggests a further comment; the expression “it’s only honest to say” usually introducesa confession- something which is probably not as good as the one mentioned.5.Answer: I tend to skip parts that don’t really hold my interest.Reason: “Otherwise” suggests a result of the opposite condition.6.Answer: it was rather long.Reason: “I must admit” suggests an agreement to the other person’s opinion. Task 2: DictationBooks Belong to the PastSir,I visited my old school yesterday. It hasn’t changed in thirty years. The pupils were sitting in the same desks and reading the same books. When are schools going to move into the modern world? Books belong to the past. In our homes radio and television bring us knowledge of the world. We can see and hear the truth for ourselves. If we want entertainment most of us prefer a modern film to a classical novel. In the business world computers store information, so that we no longer need encyclopaedias and dictionaries. But in the schools teachers and pupils still use books. There should be a radio and television set in every classroom, and a library of tapes and records in every school. The children of today will rarely open a book when they leave school. The children of tomorrow won’t need to read and Write at all.M. P. MillerLondonLesson 5Section ITask 1: An Unpleasant TripA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.The Isle of Wight.2.They were not pleased with their hotel.3.He decided to write to the Manager of Happytours.4. A travel Agency.5.The hotel and travel arrangements.6.They will never book any future holidays through Happytours.B.Fill in he blanks with the words used in the brochure and by Mr. Wilson to describethe hotel and travel arrangement.Task 2: At the Travel AgencyA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: acbbcaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTC.Fill in the blanks with the two things that Miss Bush will do.1.her two friends, to stop over with her on the way back.2.Mr. Adams to stop with her in Cairo.Section IIA Saturday AfternoonA.Identification.Name IdentificationGillian Dr. Carmichael’s new researchassistantDr. Carmichael the president of St. Alfred’sHospitalMaurice Featherstone the gardener of the hospitalB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbaacaC.True or False Questions. 1—8: FFTF TFTTD.Fill in the blanks with information about Maurice.Name: Maurice FeatherstoneSex: maleAge: oldAppearance: clear, blue, honest eyes; white hair and a pinkish complexionTemperament: gentle and mild-manneredLength of stay in the hospital: 35 yearsReasons for entering the hospital:1.When he was 17, he burnt down his school.2.Over the next few years, there were a number of mysterious fires in hisneighborhood.ter he tried to set fire to the family mansion.Visits from family members: No.Bills: paid on time.E.Blank-filling.1.slightly uneasy, unlocked the gates, waved her through2.withdrawn, depressed, normal, kept locked up, all of them, too dangerous to livein normal society.3.with the staff, a surprise, let him go out for the afternoon, flower show, quiteexcited, a birthday cake, decorated the lounge.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: he fails to employ the correct question form.Reason: “Consequently” suggests a result of the facts mentioned earlier.2.Answer: difficulties may still arise.Reason: “even when” suggests that in spite facts, something else still exists.3.Answer: the student may not have clearly heard what was said.R eason: “In other words” is often followed by an explanation in clearer and easier words.4.Answer: may feel angry at receiving such orders.Reason: “However” suggests an opposite fact.5.Answer: whether crops should be used to produce food or should be used to producefuel.Reason: “That is” is also followed by an explanation.6.Answer: a small industrial sector.Reason: “At the same time” suggests the coexistence of two things. Here prediction is also based on common knowledge.Task 2: DictationThe School Holidays Are Too LongToday the children of this country have at last returned to work. After two months’ holiday pupils have started a new term. How many adults get such long holidays? Two to four weeks in the summer and public holidays--that’s all the working man gets. As for the average woman, she’s lucky to get a holiday at all. Children don’t need such long holidays. In term-time they start work later and finish earlier than anyone else.In the holidays most of them get bored, and some get into trouble. What a waste! If their overworked parents were given more free time instead, everyone would be happier.This isn’t just a national problem either--it’s worldwide.Dates may be different from country to country, but the pattern’s the same. Why should children do half as much work and get twice as much holiday as their parents?Lesson 6Section ITask 1: In the Path of the EarthquakeA.True or False Questions. 1—6: FTFTFFB.Map 1 is a layout of the Skinners’ farm. Mark out the plants and buildings in themap. Then in map 2 draw a new plan of the Skinners farm after the quake.Map 1:1. farm house2. garden path3. cypresstrees4. rose garden5. eucalyptus trees6. raspberrypatch7. cow shed8. granaryMap 2:Task 2: A Funny Thing Happened to Me. A.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cabbcaB.Give brief answers to the following questions.st Friday.2.He was a student.3.In London.4.By taxi.5.The taxi got stuck in a traffic jam and the train had left by the time he gotto the station.6. 1 hour.7.The station buffet.8.An evening newspaper, the “Standard”.9.At a table near the window.10.He did the crossword puzzle.C.True or False Questions.1—6: FFTTFTD.Blank-filling.1.reached across, opened, took one, dipped, into, popped it into.2.get up and go, pushed back, stood up, hurried out of.Section IIConsolidation: A Very Beautiful StoryA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1. A tape from Gentleman Jim.2.Yesterday.3.Jim’s wife.4.There was a message hidden in the tape.5.Half the police force in London and 3 experts.6.Nothing had been found yet.7.Happy memories and things.8.In his words.B.True or False Statements.1—8: FTFF TTFTC.Discuss with your classmates what message is hidden in Gentleman Jim’s recording.D.Listen to the 2nd part of the policeman’s discussion and list all the things theyfeel unusual about Gentleman Jim’s recording.1.Jim keeps telling his wife to play the message over and over again.2.Jim tells his wife that she’ll find something comforting.3.Jim keeps saying “very beautiful” over and over again.4.The speech doesn’t sound natural.E.Listen to Gentleman Jim’s recording again and work out the message.Answer: There are 2 gold bricks in the garden under the big red rose tree.Section IIITask 1: Listening to Predict1.Answer: a glance at the headings of sections or sub-sections will show the orderin which the items are introduced.Reason: “In addition” is followed by a supplementary idea. Prediction here is also based on common knowledge.2.Answer: providing a summary which can be re-read later.Reason: “As well as” is often followed by an idea of the same importance as the one before “as well as”.3.Answer: may not appear in a bibliography.Reason: “However” suggests an opposite idea.4.Answer: (no more than try to cover the most important ones here.Reason: “Therefore” suggests a result.5.Answer: i t doesn’t.Reason: “Unfortunately” suggests that something opposite to one’s expectation will happen.6.Answer: it’s still important.Reason: “Though” suggests that in spite of the fact that follows, something still happens.Task 2: DictationSign LanguageD eaf people, people who can’t hear, are still able to communicate quite well with a special language. It’s called sign language. The speaker of sign language uses hand gestures in order to communicate. Basic sign language has been used for a long, long time, but sign language wasn’t really developed until about 250 years ago. In the middle of the 1700s a Frenchman named Epée developed sign language. Epée was able to speak and hear, but he worked during most of his life as a teacher of deaf people in France. Epée developed a large number of vocabulary words for sign language. Epée taught these words to his deaf students. Epée’s system used mostly picture :image signs. We call them picture image signs because the signs create a picture. For example, the sign for sleep is to put both hands together, and then to place the hands flat against the right side of your face, and then to lower your head slightly to the right. This action was meant to show the position of sleep. So we call it a picture image sign.Lesson 7Section ITask 1: Learning a Foreign LanguageA.Multiple Choice. 1—4: bcaaB.True or False Questions. 1—4: FTTFC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Albert Humphries.2.Balham, London.3. 4 years.4.He has been going to an evening class and has watched quite a lot of the BBCtelevision programmes.5.They use a different book in the class.6.They make the same mistakes as he does.7.It means being able to put together the right groups of words and to say themin a reasonably accurate way.Task 2: In the LibraryA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: bbcacaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TTFTFTC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Round the corner.2. A 20p a day fine for each book.3.Tahiti.4.No.D.Blank-filling.1. 5 pounds, you damage them, entitles you, 2 records at a time, everything available,be much more popular than.2.telephone to renew the books.3.we get back, worth all the bother, some paperbacks in the airport, I’ve beensuch a nuisance.Section IITask 1: Lessoned World CollegesA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1．On the phone.2．Some information about the college.3．Robert Creighton.4．Julian’s friend in Spain.5．English.6．No. There are scholarships for all colleges, but parents will have to pay too.7．Yes. But academic ability is not the only thing important. Personal qualities will also be considered.8．Maturity, the ability to get on well with people from different countries.B.Blank-filling.1.the line, put you through to2.Pacific College, French, may be taught in Italian3.painting and modern dancing4.probably, the staff at the college, special activities, theatre studies,。
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英语中级听力参考答案Answer Keys to Listen to This: 2Edited by莫显良、马军军、张凤英、陈燕Lesson 1Section ITask 1: This Is Your Life!A.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) to complete each of the following statements.1—6: caacbaB.True or False Questions.1—6: TFFFFTC.Identification.(1)—(b), (2)—(d), (3)—(f), (4)—(g), (5)—(a), (6)—(c), (7)—(e)plete the following résumé for Jason Douglas.Name: Jason DouglasFormer name: Graham SmithProfession: actorDate of birth: July 2, 19471952: started school1958: moved to Lane End Secondary School1966: went to the London School of Drama1969: left the London School of Drama1973: went to Hollywood1974: were in a movie with Maria MontroseTask 2: What Are Your Ambitions?A.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Radio Station QRX.2.For a survey.3.Four.4.Six.5.(1) What’s your name?(2) What do you do for a living?(3) What do you do for fun?(4) What’s the most exciting thing that’s happened to you recently?(5) Who do you admire most in this world?(6) What do you want to be doing five years from now?B.Fill in the following chart with answers that each interviewee gives to the questions.Section IIA.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) for each of the following questions.1—6: abaccbB.True or False Questions.1—4: FTFFC.Fill in the following chart with information about the journey the Roman army made accordingto Trevor.Designation: D CompanyNumber of men: one hundred and moreJourney: from France to BritainMeans of transcript: boatWeather conditions: stormyFood: cat foodDrink: rain waterConditions of weapons after landing: uselessFighting: noneEquipment lost or damaged: boat lost, guns full of water, supplies of wine lostSoldiers killed or wounded: about ten survivors, all others drowned or killed by coldD.Point out what is not true in Trevor’s story.The following did not exist in Roman times:petrol, newspaper, matches, trousers, tinned food, taps, guns, wine bottles.50 BC could not appear on a coin. 50-55 BC is counting backwards.E.Fill in the blanks according to what you hear on the tape.1.terrible, stormy, or more of us, shut in, so bad, sick, stuffy.2.pushed up onto the sands, climbed out, jumping into the, struggling to the, up to myshoulder, freezing.3.came and took us away, joined, going into the camp, a hot meal, clean clothes, givenour pay.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: trying to write a letterReason: The speaker’s question suggests he needs a quiet surrounding to do something.2.Hint: the first speaker is a guest complaining about the conditions of Room 43 whichis a single room. The second speaker is a hotel clerk who suggests that the guest move to a double room.Answer: is the only single room available at the momentReason: The phrase “I’m afraid” often suggests a negative or unsatisfying answer.3.Answer: Where on earth did you get it?Reason: The second speaker’s surprised tone shows that the money is out of herexpectation and she must be curious about how it is gained.4.Answer: You mustn’t discriminate against someone just because they are married.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.5.Answer: I wouldn’t mind being a prince.Reason: The man’s questioning tone shows he doesn’t agree with the woman.6.Answer: I’m not a workaholic.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.7.Answer: he had been.Reason: “But” and “possibly” both give some hint.Task 2: DictationPassage 1: The KnowledgeBecoming a London taxi driver isn’t easy. In order to obtain a licence to drive a taxi in London, candidates have to pass a detailed examination. They have to learn not only the streets, landmarks and hotels, but also the quickest way to get there. This is called “The Knowledge” by London Cab drivers and it can take years of study and practice to get ‘The Knowledge’. Candidates are examined not only on the quickest routes but also on the quickest routes at different times of the day. People who want to pass the examination spend much of their free time driving or even cycling around London, studying maps and learning the huge street directory by heart.Passage 2: The UndergroundTravelling on the London underground (the ‘tube’) presents few difficulties for visitors because of the clear colour- coded maps. It is always useful to have plenty of spare change with you because there are often long queues at the larger stations. If you have enough change you can buy your ticket from a machine. You will find signs which list the stations in alphabetical order, with the correct fares, near the machines. There are automatic barriers which are operated by the tickets. You should keep the ticket, because it is checked at the destination.Lesson 2Section ITask1: Film EditingA.True or False Questions.1—4: TFTFB.Fill in the following blanks to give a clear picture of what needs to be done before a filmis ready for distribution.1. The assistant:a. “Synching up”which means matching sound and pictures according to the numbers stampedalong the edge of the film and sound tape.b. “Logging” which means recording the detail version of the film and the sound in alog book.2. The film editor:a. Make a first selection of the best takes.b. Prepare a “rough cut”– an initial version of the film.c. Prepare the “fine cut”– the final form of the film.3. Others:a. Approve the fine cut.b. “Dubbing”which means voices, music, background noises and sometimes special effectsare put together.c. The “neg” cutters cut the original negatives on the film so that these match theedited film exactly.Task 2: A Vision of the FutureA.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—6: abacccB.True of False Questions.1—4: TFTFC.Fill in the blanks to give a clear picture of the problems New York faces in the movie.1.40 million2.have no apartment, sleep on the steps of the building, crawl over sleeping people toget inside.3.nothing will grow, they never see the sun.4.soylent: soylent red, soylent yellow, and soylent green. 2, soybeans, soylent green,ocean plants.5.90 degree.6.electricity, ride bicycles to make it.Section IITask 1: American IndiansA.Answer the following questions briefly.1.1492.2.He thought that he had arrived in India.3.They were kind to them and wanted to help.4.(1) They wanted bigger farms and more land for themselves; (2) More immigrants camefrom Europe.5.It was their mother. Everything came from and went back to their mother. And it wasfor everybody.6.They started fighting back.7.By 1875 the Indians had lost the fight and had to live in “reservations”.8.The Indians are bad and the White man is good and brave in Hollywood films.B.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—4: acbcTask 2: New AustraliansA.Identification:1.(1)—(d), (2)—(b), (3)—(a), (4)—(c)2.(a) more than 15 million,(b) 160, 000,(c) the year 1851,(d) 700, 000B.True or False questions.1—6: FTFFTTC.Fill in the blanks with events connected with the following time expressions.1.Italiansa.the 1850s and 1860s: Different states in Italy were fighting for independence andsome Italians went to Australia for political reasons. Some others went there forgold.b.1891: The first group of 300 Italians went to work in the sugar-cane fields ofnorthern Australia.c.The end of the 19th century: Some good Italian fishermen went to western Australia.2.Greeksa.1830: The first Greeks went to work in vineyards in south-eastern Australia.b.The 1860s; There were about 500 Greeks in Australia.c.1890; There were Greek Cafes and restaurants all over Sydney and out in thecountryside.d.After WWII: Many Greeks arrived in Australia.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: It’s good exercise. Keeps you fit.Reason: The word “yeah” suggests that the boy will say something in agreement with the woman’s comment.2.Answer: We turn the music up really loud and start dancing.Reason: The phrase “why not”suggests that the boys will simply dance in the street.3.Answer: They can’t do it like me yet.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.4.Answer: It’s a very old book.Reason: The word “actually” also suggests an opposite meaning.5.Answer: Write down your address and I’ll get the boy to bring them round.Reason: The conversation takes place in a store. If the store owner agrees to deliver the goods, the only thing he wants to know will be the address of the customer.6.Answer: Tell us all about it over dinner.Reason: The woman sounds very much interested in the man’s experience. So she will certainly ask the man to tell her something about it.Task 2: DictationThe Foolish FrogOnce upon a time a big, fat frog lived in a tiny shallow pond. He knew every plant and stone in it, and he could swim across it easily. He was the biggest creature in the pond, so he was very important. When he croaked, the water-snails listened politely. And thewater-beetles always swam behind him. He was very happy there.One day, while he was catching flies, a pretty dragon-fly passed by. ‘You’re a very fine frog,’ she sang, ‘but why don’t you live in a bigger pond? Come to my pond. You’ll find a lot of frogs there. You’ll meet some fine fish, and you’ 11 see the dangerous ducks. And you must see our lovely water-lilies. Life in a large p ond is wonderful!’‘Perhaps it is rather dull here,’ thought the foolish frog. So he hopped after the dragon-fly.But he didn’t like the big, deep pond. It was full of strange plants. The water-snails were rude to him, and he was afraid of the ducks. The fish didn’t like him, and he was the smallest frog there. He was lonely and unhappy.He sat on a water-lily leaf and croaked sadly to himself, ‘I don’t like it here. I think I’ll go home tomorrow.’But a hungry heron flew down and swallowed him up for supper.Lesson 3Section ITask 1: I Don’t See It That WayA.Conversation 1:1.Choose the best answer for each of the following statements.(1) — (2): ba2.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)About 6 months ago.(2)It is defective and has ruined 4 of the customer’s favorite cassettes.(3)6 months.(4)10 days ago.3.Blank-filling.(1)bend the rule, make an exception for, make an exception for(2)adding insult to injury, make good on(3)brought it in, hold me to, onB.Conversation 2:1.Multiple choice. (1) — (2): ba2.True or False Questions. (1) — (4): FTTTC.Conversation 3:1.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)Single.(2)5 years.(3)He has been loyal to the company and worked quite hard.(4)Asking for a raise.(5)Bob does his job adequately, but he doesn’t do it well enough to deserve a raise.(6)Take more initiative and show more enthusiasm for the job.(7)To quit his job.(8)That’s a decision Bob will have to make for himself.Task 2: marriage CustomsA.Blank-filling.Speaker: Professor Robin StuartTopic: Marriage customs in different parts of the world; romantic business; arranged marriage; on the day of the wedding; arranged marriages; to have a look at one another;call the whole thing off; the wedding goes ahead; several wives.Conclusion: just as much chance of bringing happiness to the husband and wife as the Western systems of choosing marriage partners.B.True or False Questions. 1 — 3: TFTSection IITask 1: At the Dentist’sA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 4: baccB.True of False Questions. 1 — 6: FTFFTTTask 2: HiccupsA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.He wants her to help him stop his hiccups.2. 3 hours.3.Everything he can think of.4.She’ll give the man 5 pounds if he hiccups again.5.The man has stopped hiccupping and owes Rosemary 5 pounds.B.Identification.(1) — (b), (2) — (d), (3) — (e), (4) — (a), (5) — (c)Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: the Chinese then?Reason: “What about” suggests an alternative.2.Answer: they’ll still be hot when you get back.Reason: The woman’s words suggest that the shop is very close to their home.3.Hint: The woman is asking the man to buy a pack of fish and chips from a nearby shop.Answer: there’s a queue.Reason: The phrase “not if” suggests a condition that hinders the fulfillment of an action.4.Answer: a good idea.Reason: The word “yes” shows an agreement.5.Answer: being a machine for that money.Reason: “I wouldn’t mind”suggests that the man will do what the woman doesn’t want because of certain attractive conditions.6.Answer: I want to play drums.Reason: The earlier sentence suggests that the man does not play drum for money.Consequently the explanation must be that he enjoys playing it.Task 2: DictationSleepIt’s clear that everyone needs to sleep. Most people rarely think about how and why they sleep, however. We know that if we sleep well, we feel rested. If we don’t sleep enough, we often feel tired and irritable. It seems there are two purposes of sleep: physical rest and emotional and psychological rest: We need to rest our bodies and our minds. Both are important in order for us to be healthy. Each night we alternate between two kinds of sleep: active sleep and passive sleep. The passive sleep gives our body the rest that’s needed and prepares us for active sleep, in which dreaming occurs.Throughout the night, people alternate between passive and active sleep. The brain rests, then it becomes active, then dreaming occurs. The cycle is repeated: the brain rests, then it becomes active, then dreaming occurs. This cycle is repeated several times throughout the night~. During eight hours of sleep, people dream for a total d one and half hours on the average.Lesson 4Section ITask 1: Weather ForecastA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 2: acB.Fill in the following chart.Task 2: The 5 O’clock NewsA.Fill in the following chart.B.Give brief answers to the following questions based on the news report.1.It was closed down by government authorities.2.Testing confirmed that the town had been poisoned be the dumping of toxic chemicalsin town dumps.3. 3 weeks ago.4.200.5.Headaches, stomachaches, faintness and dizziness.6.Toxic wastes had leaked into the ground and contaminated the water supply.7.All the residents should leave the area, until the chemical company responsible forthe toxic waste can determine whether the town can be cleaned up and made safe again.C.True of False Questions. 1—6: FTTFFTD.Fill in the following blanks (based on the news report).Teams Playing Result(1) Mexico — France 7 to 6(2) Canada — Argentina 3 to 3(3) Italy — Haiti2 to 1(with 30 minutes left to go)Section IITask 1: What Do You Like for Entertainment?A.Blank-filling.Reporter: Deborah TylerInterviewee: Students of the Brooklyn Academy of Dramatic ArtsMajor: Benny Gross —— pianoKimberley Martins —— modern danceB.Fill in the following chart about how often Benny and Kimberley go to the eight forms ofartistic entertainment.C.Rearrange the forms of artistic entertainment that Benny and Kimberley like, beginningwith the form that each one likes best.Benny: (3)—(1)—(4)—(6)—(2)—(8)Kimberley: (2)—(4)—(1)—(7)—(3)—(8)Task 2: Are You a Heavy Smoker?A.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbcbacC.Blank-filling.Name: Doris BradleySex: femaleAge: 32Amount: 3 packets of 20 a weekFirst experience:Time: at the age of 17Place: at a partyOffered by: boyfriend, not husbandFeeling; awfully grown-upLater: started smoking 2 or 3 a day and gradually increased.Experience of giving up smoking: twice1. Time: 6 months before getting marriedReason: saving upResult: only cut it down from 30 a day, still smoked a little2. Time: when expecting a babyReason: according to doctor’s adviceResult: gave up completely for 7 or 8 months and took it up a couple of weeks after the baby was born, because the baby was being bottle fed.Time when she smokes most:1. watching TV2. reading books3. in company4. with friendsTime when she never smokes:1. doing the housework2. on an empty stomachSection IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: They’d be exhausted at the end of each performance.Reason: “Otherwise” suggests a result of the opposite condition.2.Answer: I enjoyed it very much.Reason: “Apart from that I must say” often suggests an opposite statement to earlier comments.3.Answer: I stayed up late to finish it.Reason: “And” suggests that the speaker would finish the book at one sit.4.Answer: the book never really got started at all.Reason: After an opinion of agreement, the phrase “in fact”suggests a further comment;the expression “it’s o nly honest to say” usually introduces a confession-something which is probably not as good as the one mentioned.5.Answer: I tend to skip parts that don’t really hold my interest.Reason: “Otherwise” suggests a result of the opposite condition.6.Answer: it was rather long.Reason: “I must admit” suggests an agreement to the other person’s opinion. Task 2: DictationBooks Belong to the PastSir,I visited my old school yesterday. It hasn’t changed in thirty years. The pupils were sitting in the same desks and reading the same books. When are schools going to move into the modern world? Books belong to the past. In our homes radio and television bring us knowledge of the world. We can see and hear the truth for ourselves. If we want entertainment most of us prefer a modern film to a classical novel. In the business world computers store information, so that we no longer need encyclopaedias and dictionaries. But in the schools teachers and pupils still use books. There should be a radio and television set in every classroom, and a library of tapesand records in every school. The children of today will rarely open a book when they leave school. The children of tomorrow won’t need to read and Write at all.M. P. MillerLondonLesson 5Section ITask 1: An Unpleasant TripA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.The Isle of Wight.2.They were not pleased with their hotel.3.He decided to write to the Manager of Happytours.4. A travel Agency.5.The hotel and travel arrangements.6.They will never book any future holidays through Happytours.B.Fill in he blanks with the words used in the brochure and by Mr. Wilson to describe thehotel and travel arrangement.Task 2: At the Travel AgencyA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: acbbcaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTC.Fill in the blanks with the two things that Miss Bush will do.1.her two friends, to stop over with her on the way back.2.Mr. Adams to stop with her in Cairo.Section IIA Saturday AfternoonA.Identification.Name IdentificationGillian Dr. Carmichael’s new researchassistantDr. Carmichael the president of St. Alfred’sHospitalMaurice Featherstone the gardener of the hospitalB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbaacaC.True or False Questions. 1—8: FFTF TFTTD.Fill in the blanks with information about Maurice.Name: Maurice FeatherstoneSex: maleAge: oldAppearance: clear, blue, honest eyes; white hair and a pinkish complexionTemperament: gentle and mild-manneredLength of stay in the hospital: 35 yearsReasons for entering the hospital:1.When he was 17, he burnt down his school.2.Over the next few years, there were a number of mysterious fires in his neighborhood.ter he tried to set fire to the family mansion.Visits from family members: No.Bills: paid on time.E.Blank-filling.1.slightly uneasy, unlocked the gates, waved her through2.withdrawn, depressed, normal, kept locked up, all of them, too dangerous to live innormal society.3.with the staff, a surprise, let him go out for the afternoon, flower show, quite excited,a birthday cake, decorated the lounge.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: he fails to employ the correct question form.Reason: “Consequently” suggests a result of the facts mentioned earlier.2.Answer: difficulties may still arise.Reason: “even when” suggests that in spite facts, something else still exists.3.Answer: the student may not have clearly heard what was said.Reason: “In other words” is often followed by an explanation in clearer and easier words.4.Answer: may feel angry at receiving such orders.Reason: “However” suggests an opposite fact.5.Answer: whether crops should be used to produce food or should be used to produce fuel.Reason: “That is” is also followed by an explanation.6.Answer: a small industrial sector.Reason: “At the same time” suggests the coexistence of two things. Here prediction is also based on common knowledge.Task 2: DictationThe School Holidays Are Too LongToday the children of this country have at last returned to work. After two months’ holiday pupils have started a new term. How many adults get such long holidays? Two to four weeks in the summer and public holidays--that’s all the working man gets. As for the average woman, she’s lucky to get a holiday at all. Children don’t need such long holidays. In term-time they start work later and finish earlier than anyone else.In the holidays most of them get bored, and some get into trouble. What a waste! If their overworked parents were given more free time instead, everyone would be happier.This isn’t just a national problem either--it’s worldwide. Dates may be different from country to country, but the pattern’s the same. Why should children do half as much work and get twice as much holiday as their parents?Lesson 6Section ITask 1: In the Path of the EarthquakeA.True or False Questions. 1—6: FTFTFFB.Map 1 is a layout of the Skinners’ farm. Mark out the plants and buildings in the map.Then in map 2 draw a new plan of the Skinners farm after the quake.Map 1:4. rose garden1. farm house2. garden path3. cypresstrees6. raspberry patch7. cow shed8. granary5. eucalyptustreesMap 2:Task 2: A Funny Thing Happened to Me.A.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cabbcaB.Give brief answers to the following questions.st Friday.2.He was a student.3.In London.4.By taxi.5.The taxi got stuck in a traffic jam and the train had left by the time he got to thestation.6. 1 hour.7.The station buffet.8.An evening newspaper, the “Standard”.9.At a table near the window.10.He did the crossword puzzle.C.True or False Questions.1—6: FFTTFTD.Blank-filling.1.reached across, opened, took one, dipped, into, popped it into.2.get up and go, pushed back, stood up, hurried out of.Section IIConsolidation: A Very Beautiful StoryA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1. A tape from Gentleman Jim.2.Yesterday.3.Jim’s wife.4.There was a message hidden in the tape.5.Half the police force in London and 3 experts.6.Nothing had been found yet.7.Happy memories and things.8.In his words.B.True or False Statements.1—8: FTFF TTFTC.Discuss with your classmates what message is hidden in Gentleman Jim’s recording.D.Listen to the 2nd part of the policeman’s discussion and list all the things they feelunusual about Gentleman Jim’s recording.1.Jim keeps telling his wife to play the message over and over again.2.Jim tells his wife that she’ll find something comforting.3.Jim keeps saying “very beautiful” over and over again.4.The speech doesn’t sound natural.E.Listen to Gentleman Jim’s recording again and work out the message.Answer: There are 2 gold bricks in the garden under the big red rose tree.Section IIITask 1: Listening to Predict1.Answer: a glance at the headings of sections or sub-sections will show the order inwhich the items are introduced.Reason: “In addition” is followed by a supplementary idea. Prediction here is also based on common knowledge.2.Answer: providing a summary which can be re-read later.Reason: “As well as” is often followed by an idea of the same importance as the one before “as well as”.3.Answer: may not appear in a bibliography.Reason: “However” suggests an opposite idea.4.Answer: (no more than try to cover the most important ones here.Reason: “Therefore” suggests a result.5.Answer: it doesn’t.Reason: “Unfortunately” suggests that something opposite to one’s expectation will happen.6.Answer: it’s still important.Reason: “Though” suggests that in spite of the fact that follows, something still happens.Task 2: DictationSign LanguageDeaf people, people who can’t hear, are still able to communicate quite well with a special language. It’s called sign language.The speaker of sign language uses hand gestures in order to communicate. Basic sign language has been used for a long, long time, but sign language wasn’t really developed until about 250 years ago. In the middle of the 1700s a Frenchman named Epée developed sign language. Epée was able to speak and hear, but he worked during most of his life as a teacher of deaf people in France. Epée developed a large number of vocabulary words for sign language. Epée taught these words to his deaf students. Epée’s system used mo stly picture :image signs. We call them picture image signs because the signs create a picture. For example, the sign for sleep is to put both hands together, and then to place the hands flat against the right side of your face, and then to lower your head slightly to the right. This action was meant to show the position of sleep. So we call it a picture image sign.Lesson 7Section ITask 1: Learning a Foreign LanguageA.Multiple Choice. 1—4: bcaaB.True or False Questions. 1—4: FTTFC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Albert Humphries.2.Balham, London.3. 4 years.4.He has been going to an evening class and has watched quite a lot of the BBC televisionprogrammes.5.They use a different book in the class.6.They make the same mistakes as he does.7.It means being able to put together the right groups of words and to say them in areasonably accurate way.Task 2: In the LibraryA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: bbcacaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TTFTFTC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Round the corner.2. A 20p a day fine for each book.3.Tahiti.4.No.D.Blank-filling.1. 5 pounds, you damage them, entitles you, 2 records at a time, everything available,be much more popular than.2.telephone to renew the books.3.we get back, worth all the bother, some paperbacks in the airport, I’ve been such anuisance.Section IITask 1: Lessoned World CollegesA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1．On the phone.2．Some information about the college.3．Robert Creighton.4．Julian’s friend in Spain.5．English.6．No. There are scholarships for all colleges, but parents will have to pay too.7．Yes. But academic ability is not the only thing important. Personal qualities will also be considered.8．Maturity, the ability to get on well with people from different countries.B.Blank-filling.1.the line, put you through to2.Pacific College, French, may be taught in Italian3.painting and modern dancing4.probably, the staff at the college, special activities, theatre studies,environmental work, take partTask 2: I Remember …A.Multiple Choice. 1—6: baabcaB.True or False Questions. 1—8: TTTF FTTTSection IIITask 1: Learning to Rephrase1.Most subjects: 1 English word, 1 meaning2.most English words: more than 1 meaning3.3rd misconception: word used correctly with meaning knownrger vocabulary: influenced by other languages; rich in synonyms5.grammatical matter: words of same meaning used with certain other words6.many students: no purpose than read7.students: no overall view, forget soon8.poor comprehension because no notes, no questions9.25 pages a test: no fatigue or loss of efficiency up to 6 hours10.increase speed, no loss of comprehension: more efficient readerTask 2: DictationCredit Cards。
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英语中级听力参考答案Answer Keys to Listen to This: 2Edited by莫显良、马军军、张凤英、陈燕L 1L 2L 3L 4L 5L 6L 7L 8L 9L 10L 11L 12L 13L 14L 15L 16L 17L 18L 19L 20L 21L 31A.1—B.1—C.(1)—D.1966: went to the London School of Drama1969: left the London School of Drama1973: went to Hollywood1974: were in a movie with Maria MontroseTask 2: What Are Your Ambitions?A.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Radio Station QRX.2.For a survey.3.Four.4.Six.5.(1) What’s your name?(2) What do you do for a living?(3) What do you do for fun?(4) What’s the most exciting thing that’s happened to you recently?(5) Who do you admire most in this world?(6) What do you want to be doing five years from now?B.Fill in the following chart with answers that each interviewee gives to the questions.Number of men: one hundred and moreJourney: from France to BritainMeans of transcript: boatWeather conditions: stormyFood: cat foodDrink: rain waterConditions of weapons after landing: uselessFighting: noneEquipment lost or damaged: boat lost, guns full of water, supplies of wine lostSoldiers killed or wounded: about ten survivors, all others drowned or killed by coldD.Point out what is not true in Trevor’s story.The following did not exist in Roman times:petrol, newspaper, matches, trousers, tinned food, taps, guns, wine bottles.50 BC could not appear on a coin. 50-55 BC is counting backwards.E.Fill in the blanks according to what you hear on the tape.1.terrible, stormy, or more of us, shut in, so bad, sick, stuffy.2.pushed up onto the sands, climbed out, jumping into the, struggling to the, up to my shoulder,freezing.3.came and took us away, joined, going into the camp, a hot meal, clean clothes, given our pay. Section III1.2. a single3.4.5.6.7.London,and hotels, but also the quickest way to get there. This is called “The Knowledge” by London Cab drivers and it can take years of study and practice to get ‘The Knowledge’. Candidates are examined not only on the quickest routes but also on the quickest routes at different times of the day. People who want to pass the examination spend much of their free time driving or even cycling around London, studying maps and learning the huge street directory by heart.Passage 2: The UndergroundTravelling on the London underground (the ‘tube’) presents few difficulties for visitors because of the clear colour- coded maps. It is always useful to have plenty of spare change with you because there are often long queues at the larger stations. If you have enough change you can buy your ticket from a machine. You will find signs which list the stations in alphabetical order, with the correctfares, near the machines. There are automatic barriers which are operated by the tickets. You should keep the ticket, because it is checked at the destination.Lesson 2Section ITask1: Film EditingA.True or False Questions.1—4: TFTFB.Fill in the following blanks to give a clear picture of what needs to be done before a film isready for distribution.A.1B.1C.1.2.have no apartment, sleep on the steps of the building, crawl over sleeping people to get inside.3.nothing will grow, they never see the sun.4.soylent: soylent red, soylent yellow, and soylent green. 2, soybeans, soylent green, oceanplants.5.90 degree.6.electricity, ride bicycles to make it.Section IITask 1: American IndiansA.Answer the following questions briefly.1.1492.2.He thought that he had arrived in India.3.They were kind to them and wanted to help.4.(1) They wanted bigger farms and more land for themselves; (2) More immigrants came from Europe.5.It was their mother. Everything came from and went back to their mother. And it was for everybody.6.They started fighting back.7.By 1875 the Indians had lost the fight and had to live in “reservations”.8.The Indians are bad and the White man is good and brave in Hollywood films.B.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—4: acbcA.1.2.B.1—C.1.2.Task 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: It’s good exercise. Keeps you fit.Reason: The word “yeah”suggests that the boy will say something in agreement with the woman’s comment.2.Answer: We turn the music up really loud and start dancing.Reason: The phrase “why not” suggests that the boys will simply dance in the street.3.Answer: They can’t do it like me yet.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.4.Answer: It’s a very old book.Reason: The word “actually” also suggests an opposite meaning.5.Answer: Write down your address and I’ll get the boy to bring them round.Reason: The conversation takes place in a store. If the store owner agrees to deliver the goods, the only thing he wants to know will be the address of the customer.6.Answer: Tell us all about it over dinner.Reason: The woman sounds very much interested in the man’s experience. So she will certainly ask the man to tell her something about it.Task 2: DictationThe Foolish FrogOnce upon a time a big, fat frog lived in a tiny shallow pond. He knew every plant and stone in it, andOne frog,’to him, there.llA.1.2.(3)6 months.(4)10 days ago.3.Blank-filling.(1)bend the rule, make an exception for, make an exception for(2)adding insult to injury, make good on(3)brought it in, hold me to, onB.Conversation 2:1.Multiple choice. (1) — (2): ba2.True or False Questions. (1) — (4): FTTTC.Conversation 3:1.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)Single.(2)5 years.(3)He has been loyal to the company and worked quite hard.(4)Asking for a raise.(5)Bob does his job adequately, but he doesn’t do it well enough to deserve a raise.(6)Take more initiative and show more enthusiasm for the job.(7)To quit his job.(8)That’s a decision Bob will have to make for himself.A.B.A.B.A.1.2.3.4.5.B.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: the Chinese then?Reason: “What about” suggests an alternative.2.Answer: they’ll still be hot when you get back.Reason: The woman’s words suggest that the shop is very close to their home.3.Hint: The woman is asking the man to buy a pack of fish and chips from a nearby shop.Answer: there’s a queue.Reason: The phrase “not if” suggests a condition that hinders the fulfillment of an action.4.Answer: a good idea.Reason: The word “yes” shows an agreement.5.Answer: being a machine for that money.Reason: “I wouldn’t mind”suggests that the man will do what the woman doesn’t want because of certain attractive conditions.6.Answer: I want to play drums.Reason: The earlier sentence suggests that the man does not play drum for money. Consequently the explanation must be that he enjoys playing it.Task 2: DictationSleepsleep,tiredgivesactive, Task 2: The 5 O’clock NewsA.Fill in the following chart.Reporter: Deborah TylerInterviewee: Students of the Brooklyn Academy of Dramatic ArtsMajor: Benny Gross —— pianoKimberley Martins —— modern danceB.Fill in the following chart about how often Benny and Kimberley go to the eight forms of artisticentertainment.C.Rearrange the forms of artistic entertainment that Benny and Kimberley like, beginning with theform that each one likes best.Benny: (3)—(1)—(4)—(6)—(2)—(8)A.B.C.was born, because the baby was being bottle fed.Time when she smokes most:1. watching TV2. reading books3. in company4. with friendsTime when she never smokes:1. doing the housework2. on an empty stomachSection IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: They’d be exhausted at the end of each performance.Reason: “Otherwise” suggests a result of the opposite condition.2.Answer: I enjoyed it very much.Reason: “Apart from that I must say”often suggests an opposite statement to earlier comments.3.Answer: I stayed up late to finish it.Reason: “And” suggests that the speaker would finish the book at one sit.4.Answer: the book never really got started at all.Reason: After an opinion of agreement, the phrase “in fact” suggests a further comment; thewhich5.6.Sir,to readA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.The Isle of Wight.2.They were not pleased with their hotel.3.He decided to write to the Manager of Happytours.4. A travel Agency.5.The hotel and travel arrangements.6.They will never book any future holidays through Happytours.B.Fill in he blanks with the words used in the brochure and by Mr. Wilson to describe the hotel andtravel arrangement.A.B.C.A.B.C.D.Name: Maurice FeatherstoneSex: maleAge: oldAppearance: clear, blue, honest eyes; white hair and a pinkish complexionTemperament: gentle and mild-manneredLength of stay in the hospital: 35 yearsReasons for entering the hospital:1.When he was 17, he burnt down his school.2.Over the next few years, there were a number of mysterious fires in his neighborhood.ter he tried to set fire to the family mansion.Visits from family members: No.Bills: paid on time.E.Blank-filling.1.slightly uneasy, unlocked the gates, waved her through2.withdrawn, depressed, normal, kept locked up, all of them, too dangerous to live in normalsociety.3.with the staff, a surprise, let him go out for the afternoon, flower show, quite excited, abirthday cake, decorated the lounge.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.2.3.4.5.6.pupils holiday finish Into country, but t he pattern’s the same. Why should children do half as much work and get twice as much holiday as their parents?Lesson 6Section ITask 1: In the Path of the EarthquakeA.True or False Questions. 1—6: FTFTFFB.Map 1 is a layout of the Skinners’ farm. Mark out the plants and buildings in the map. Then inmap 2 draw a new plan of the Skinners farm after the quake.Map 1:1. farm house2. garden path3. cypresstrees4. rose garden5. eucalyptus trees6. raspberrypatch7. cow shed 8. granaryMap 2:Task 2: A Funny Thing Happened to Me.A.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cabbcaB.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.C.D.1.2.A.1.2.3.4.5.Half the police force in London and 3 experts.6.Nothing had been found yet.7.Happy memories and things.8.In his words.B.True or False Statements.1—8: FTFF TTFTC.Discuss with your classmates what message is hidden in Gentleman Jim’s recording.D.Listen to the 2nd part of the policeman’s discussion and list all the things they feel unusualabout Gentleman Jim’s recording.1.Jim keeps telling his wife to play the message over and over again.2.Jim tells his wife that she’ll find something comforting.3.Jim keeps saying “very beautiful” over and over again.4.The speech doesn’t sound natural.E.Listen to Gentleman Jim’s recording again and work out the message.Answer: There are 2 gold bricks in the garden under the big red rose tree.Section IIITask 1: Listening to Predict1.Answer: a glance at the headings of sections or sub-sections will show the order in which theitems are introduced.Reason: “In addition” is followed by a supplementary idea. Prediction here is also based2.3.4.5.happen.6.Deaf language. until language.your head a picture image sign.Lesson 7Section ITask 1: Learning a Foreign LanguageA.Multiple Choice. 1—4: bcaaB.True or False Questions. 1—4: FTTFC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Albert Humphries.2.Balham, London.3. 4 years.4.He has been going to an evening class and has watched quite a lot of the BBC televisionprogrammes.5.They use a different book in the class.6.They make the same mistakes as he does.7.It means being able to put together the right groups of words and to say them in a reasonablyaccurate way.Task 2: In the LibraryA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: bbcacaB.C.1.2.3.4.D.1.2.3.A.1234567considered.8．Maturity, the ability to get on well with people from different countries.B.Blank-filling.1.the line, put you through to2.Pacific College, French, may be taught in Italian3.painting and modern dancing4.probably, the staff at the college, special activities, theatre studies, environmentalwork, take partTask 2: I Remember …A.Multiple Choice. 1—6: baabcaB.True or False Questions. 1—8: TTTF FTTTSection IIITask 1: Learning to Rephrase1.Most subjects: 1 English word, 1 meaning2.most English words: more than 1 meaning3.3rd misconception: word used correctly with meaning knownrger vocabulary: influenced by other languages; rich in synonyms5.grammatical matter: words of same meaning used with certain other words6.many students: no purpose than read7.8.9.a credit system something to thestores only buymakeA.Multiple Choice.1—6: acbcabB.Blank-filling.Name: Laura and SarahSex: femaleSimilarities: 1. blonde2. brown eyes3. same height4. same weight5. same size6. same shoesDifferences: 1. Laura is single, but Sarah has a well-fed happy husband and 4 healthy children.2. When Laura was learning to type, Sarah was washing up.3. When Laura was writing articles for the school newspaper, Sarah was knitting.4. When Laura was in Panama, doing her first job for Lessoned Information Services,Sarah was having her second child.C.True or False Questions.1—2: TFTask 2: Genetic Make-upA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Alan and Barbara.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.B.1.2.3.A.B.1.2.Caller’s number: 743-9821Message: Cancel the lunch appointment for tomorrow noon, because he is out of town for a while.Please call and reschedule.3.Message 3:Caller’s name: Mrs. TurnerMessage: She won’t be home until 8 o’clock. She’s working late.4.Message 4:Caller’s name: WendyMessage: Ticket for Puerto Rico is booked. That’s Pan Am Flight 226, leaving Tuesday the 12th at 8 am. Tickets will be sent over later this afternoon.5.Message 5:Caller’s name: Juan SalvadeMessage: He’ll call back about the meeting next Wednesday.C.Blank-filling.1.May I take a message?2.out of town, offer my apologies to, have him call me3.just a minute, can I hold you for a second?4.holdingTask 2: Night FlightA.True or False Questions. 1—6: FTTFTFB.C.1.2.3.4.D.1.2.3.4.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.too preoccupied with own schedule, can't concentrate, unless about work10.work again, leisure time- - a creative solution to work problemsTask 2: DictationThe Boy Who Cried WolfOnce upon a time there was a very naughty shepherd-boy. He often fell asleep while he was watching his sheep. And he told lies. The villagers shook their heads and said, ‘That boy will come t o a bad end.’One day, when he was feeling very bored, the boy decided to play a practical joke on the villagers. He ran down the hill. ‘Wolf,wolf!’ he cried. ‘Help, come quickly. Wolf!’ All the villagers seized their spears and ran to help him. But there was no wolf. ‘He heard you,’ the naughty boy lied, ‘and ran away.’ When everyone had gone, he started to laugh.Three weeks later, when he was feeling very bored indeed, he decided to play the same trick again. ‘Wolf, wolf!’ he shouted.‘Help, come quickly. Wolf!’ Most of the villagers hurried to help him. This time the boy laughed at them. ‘Ha, ha… There wasn’t a wolf,’ he said. ‘What a good joke!’ The villagers were very angry. ‘Lies are not jokes,’ they said.Two days later the boy woke up suddenly. He had fallen asleep in the afternoon sun. What was that big dark animal coming towards his flock? Suddenly it seized a lamb. ‘Wolf!’ screamed the boy. ‘Wolf. Help, come quickly. Wolf!’ But none of the villagers came to help him. He screamed again. The wolf heard him and licked its lips. ‘I like lamb,’ it thought, ‘but shepherd-boy tastes much nicer.’When the shepherd-boy didn’t come home that night, some of the villagers went to look for him. They found a few bones.Lesson 9A.B.NameC.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.Very hard work, not very pleasant sometimes.10.At first she is afraid she is not good enough. Later she thinks she should enjoy that.plete the following sentences.1. a little girl, very keen on, a music teacher or something, to train for, the right job2.to lessons, six, I suppose, for the rest of, music, lonely3.France, the school choir, talking to people, real interests4.being a hairdresser, people, do something properly, very worthwhile5.do look after, looked after, run over by a car, mind, too worriedTask 1: How Do Others Think of My Job?A.Fill in the following chart.B.A.B.C.3. physicist 8. mechanicalengineer4. biologist 9. Salesrepresentative5. economist 10. estate agentD.Blank-filling.1.“dirty job”, “low status”, “subordinate”, take orders, give orders2.interesting, well paidTask 1: Learning to Rephrase1.barter = trading goods for goods2.past: seashells spices -- no value money-- stated value3.because economic developments, trade done in barter4.more valuable currency-- hard c. less valuable - - soft c.5.seller demand hard c., esp. from nation with hard c.6.inflation = abnormally rapid price increase7.due to scarcity of hard c. in some nations & world-wide inflation, payments in hard c. besupplemented by other types, e.g. bartering8.9.10.This pressedput into aboutThe nameA.B.Blank-filling.1.the local British Steel Corporation’s headquarters, closure plans2.doctors, nurses and other staff, grown even faster3.another 31 million pounds, poorer areas, regional development fund, 13.5 million pounds, 10million pounds, industrial improvement, road works4.17, 5, 2, 2, landed illegally, the first 9 months, 7 more5.derailed local train, disrupted rail services, the south of EnglandTask 2; News Summary 2A.Multiple Choice. 1—4: bcacB.Answer the following questions briefly.1. A double-barrelled.2.The girl’s brother.3.When the girl was being overpowered by police officers.4.Into the ceiling.5. A 23-year-old electronics worker and a 55-year-old housewife.6.They are doing well.7. 2 months ago.8.125 pounds with 25 pounds costs.9. A woman was killed when a chimney on a house collapsed and 2 men were killed when their carcrashed into a fallen tree.10.A.B.C.NewsArtA.1.2.3.4.B.True or False questions. 1—8: FFTT TTFFC.Fill in the blanks.1.touch his food, wrap, in a tissue, picking, up, a barber, too often, grew down to his waist Section IIITask 1: Learning to Rephrase: use more oil/day, future supply – limited2.current rate of use, oil not a major source of energy in 25 years3. a lot of coal, but problem: mining, transporting & burning with pollution4.production of new nuclear power plants, slow down, public concern over saltyernment expected 20% electricity from nuclear energy 1970s, but only 12% 19796.no fuel for solar heating system, sunshine free7.solar system can’t provide 100 % heat due to sunshine8.solar heating possible in most US, better in areas: lot of winter sunshine, heat necessary,fuel expensive9.hot-liquid system: basically same but contains water not air, a large hot water tank, not acontainer of hot rocks10.energy from sun: answer to our need for new, cheap, clean source of energyTask 2: DictationVoice AnalysisIf analysercan show a voice sample, From just a voice.feature of voice speakingfinal point of measuredvoice.B:1.2.3.4.back to normal5.less of a hurry6.at the end of the day, on edge7.at stake, job8.have a word withC: 1. T 2. F 3. F 4. F 5. T 6. F 7. T 8. TTask 2: Do it yourselfA: 1. b 2. a 3. c 4. b 5. b 6. aB:1.Every summer2.He is a postman.3.At evening schools.4.He could not afford to pay workman.C: 1. F 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. F 6. F 7. T 8. FSection two:II. Exercises:A: 1. a 2. c 3. b 4. a 5. b 6. aB:1.Because there were a lot of tourists that summer.2.One is for coming into the kitchen and the other is for going out so that the waiters coming inwould not bump into the ones going out.3.–4.hotel.1.2.3.nd5.6.7.8.B: (1) –(4) –C:1.He is going to wear a motorcycle helmet with an oxygen mask inside.2.The police will probably come and ask them to move since a police station is just fifty yards awayfrom the bank.3.Because it will stink and they will never be able to use it if it smells like that.4.Because they can keep a lookout there since the room is on the top floor of the building. And there,Fingers can radio Ginger and tell him to come.Section two:II. Exercises:Task 1: CrimeA: 1. a 2. b 3. bB:(1)They parked the car outside the bank.(2)The traffic lights were red.(3)To repair the car.(4)The catch of the money bag broke and they had to pick up all the notes.(5)They switched cars.(6)Roads were dug up.(7)The road was blocked owing to a traffic accident.(8)The two arrived empty-handed.Task 2: Shop-lifter:B:1.2.3.4.She keyholeC:1.2.3.4.5.6.7.1.2.3.4.secondary5.6.7.men brought idea but not how to make pottery; shown in anthropological discoveries8.solved problem of cooking & storing food, a more prosperous & comfortable lifeTask 2: Dictation (omitted)Lesson 13Section oneTask 1: Guessing what people are talking aboutA: 1. T 2. F 3. F 4. T 5. F 6. TB:1.wine and good food2.the river3.walking along the river and all the couples4.paintings thereC:1.reminds, of2.got something about it, sort of charm …3.unusual, in the center of4.from the top5.down by the riverTask 2: Nice to see you!A. 1. c 2. aB: (1) –C:1.2.3.4.5.6.C:1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.B:1. a. a secretaryb. good at her jobc. different in her private lifed. pretty tidy in officee. incoherent in her behavior2. a. concerned about state affairsb. critical of the political systemc. eager to bring law and order to his country3. a. easy-goingb. a bit vicious when upsetc. not sympatheticd. not interested in civil rights4. a. a retired army officerb. respectable and dignifiedc. helpful to those dependent on himd. a bit fanatic about organization and descriptione. not too polemicf. fond of his wife and family5. a. shy and unhappy during childhoodb. unable to make friends till very latec. good at being by himself1.Bert2.3.Adam4.5.Adam6.A.D:1.The Prime Minister2.In central Italy, avalanches, the earthquake during the night3.Three masked men, with shotguns, unlock the van4.two hundred and fifty-seven people, hit the side of a volcano5. a basis for negotiations, the chances of success6.Fifteen people, in court in Manchester, matches in London Section TwoII. Exercises:Task 1: Bearded LadyA. 1. She was a bearded woman.2. They advised her to shave.3. When she realized that she was fighting a losing battle.4. At first it was a bit unnerving.5. Her beard keeps her husband’s toes warm on cold nights.B. 1. F 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. T 6. F 7. T 8. FC. 1. at an enormous rate, five inches2. trying to keep it down, fighting a losing battle3. chop off a few feet4. the pointing and laughing in the endTask 2: At a Youth Center1.2.3.shifting from barter society to a monetized world4.different money values in different countries5.why difficult to give examples of barter deals6.prospect of barteringLesson 15 Section One:III. Exercises:A. 1. a 2. c 3. b 4. cB. 1. F 2. T 3. T 4. F 5. TC.Speaker A:a.Killers deserve death penalty.b.Death penalty will prevent other people from killing.c.It is important to get rid of the bad seed.d.Criminals are never rehabilitated, they are hardened.e.Some people are just bad, evil, and there is nothing one can do.Speaker B:a. Nobody has the right to take another person’s life.b. Nobody is sure that the person convicted is really guilty.c. Criminals should be rehabilitated instead of being eliminated.d. There should be more extensive programmes.D.A.5. He8. HeB.C.Section Two:Task 1: The Work of Sigmund FreudA. 1. c 2. a 3. bB. a. Forgetting of proper namesb. Forgetting of foreign wordsc. Childhood and concealing memoriesd. Mistakes in speeche. Mistakes in reading and writingC. 1. be traced back to, problem or conflict, concerned2. of the neuroses, also present, in normal persons3. the borderline, the normal and the neurotic person, nearly as clearly marked4. a childhood memory, painful to us5. good reasons for, the slips and errorsTask 2: CheeseA. 1. a 2. b 3. a 4.cB. 1. T 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. T 6. F 7. T 8. TC. 1. Early cheese was probably rather unpalatable and tasteless.2. ‘Fresh cheese’ is a kind of cheese to be eaten immediately after the milk has coagulated.3. ‘Ripened cheese’ is a kind of cheese with salt added to the soft fresh cheese and otherbiochemical processes continued in the course of cheese-making.1.2.3.4.5.6.A.B.C.7. 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 and sport. But she is happy to leave politicsto 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.1.2.3.4.5.6.A.B.C.A.B.2. 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 for those wholove 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 the right to go round places collectingB.1.2.3.4.5.6.A.B.a.b.c.d.It can create its own fuel and burn its waste.Cons:a. Nobody can imagine what will happen if there is a nuclear accident.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 years。
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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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Listen to This 2英语中级听力答案
英语中级听力参考答案Answer Keys to Listen to This: 2 L 1L 2L 3L 4L 5L 6L 7L 8L 9L 10 L 11L 12L 13L 14L 15L 16L 17L 18L 19L 20 L 21L 22L 23L 24L 25L 26L 27L 28L 29L 30 L 31L 32L 33L 34L 35L 36Lesson 1Section ITask 1: This Is Your Life!A.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) to complete each of the following statements.1—6: caacbaB.True or False Questions.1—6: TFFFFTC.Identification.(1)—(b), (2)—(d), (3)—(f), (4)—(g), (5)—(a), (6)—(c), (7)—(e)plete the following résumé for Jason Douglas.Name: Jason DouglasFormer name: Graham SmithProfession: actorDate of birth: July 2, 19471952: started school1958: moved to Lane End Secondary School1966: went to the London School of Drama1969: left the London School of Drama1973: went to Hollywood1974: were in a movie with Maria MontroseTask 2: What Are Your Ambitions?A.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Radio Station QRX.2.For a survey.3.Four.4.Six.5.(1) What’s your name?(2) What do you do for a living?(3) What do you do for fun?(4) What’s the most exciting thing that’s happened to you recently?(5) Who do you admire most in this world?(6) What do you want to be doing five years from now?B.Fill in the following chart with answers that each interviewee gives to the questions.Section IIA.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) for each of the following questions.1—6: abaccbB.True or False Questions.1—4: FTFFC.Fill in the following chart with information about the journey the Roman army madeaccording to Trevor.Designation: D CompanyNumber of men: one hundred and moreJourney: from France to BritainMeans of transcript: boatWeather conditions: stormyFood: cat foodDrink: rain waterConditions of weapons after landing: uselessFighting: noneEquipment lost or damaged: boat lost, guns full of water, supplies of wine lostSoldiers killed or wounded: about ten survivors, all others drowned or killed by coldD.Point out what is not true in Trevor’s story.The following did not exist in Roman times:petrol, newspaper, matches, trousers, tinned food, taps, guns, wine bottles.50 BC could not appear on a coin. 50-55 BC is counting backwards.E.Fill in the blanks according to what you hear on the tape.1.terrible, stormy, or more of us, shut in, so bad, sick, stuffy.2.pushed up onto the sands, climbed out, jumping into the, struggling to the, up to my shoulder,freezing.3.came and took us away, joined, going into the camp, a hot meal, clean clothes, given our pay.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: trying to write a letterReason: The speaker’s question suggests he needs a quiet surrounding to do something.2.Hint: the first speaker is a guest complaining about the conditions of Room 43 which is asingle room. The second speaker is a hotel clerk who suggests that the guest move to a double room.Answer: is the only single room available at the momentReason: The phrase “I’m afraid” often suggests a negative or unsatisfying answer.3.Answer: Where on earth did you get it?Reason: The second speaker’s surprised tone shows that the money is out of her expectation and she must be curious about how it is gained.4.Answer: You mustn’t discriminate against someone just because they are married.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.5.Answer: I wouldn’t mind being a prince.Reason: The man’s questioning tone shows he doesn’t agree with the woman.6.Answer: I’m not a workaholic.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.7.Answer: he had been.Reason: “But” and “possibly” both give some hint.Task 2: DictationPassage 1: The KnowledgeBecoming a London taxi driver isn’t easy. In order to obtain a licence to drive a taxi in London, candidates have to pass a detailed examination. They have to learn not only the streets, landmarks and hotels, but also the quickest way to get there. This is called “The Knowledge” by London Cab drivers and it can take years of study and practice to get ‘The Knowledge’. Candidates are examined not only on the quickest routes but also on the quickest routes at different times of the day. People who want to pass the examination spend much of their free time driving or even cycling around London, studying maps and learning the huge street directory by heart.Passage 2: The UndergroundTravelling on the London underground (the ‘tube’) presents few difficulties for visitors because of the clear colour- coded maps. It is always useful to have plenty of spare change with you because there are often long queues at the larger stations. If you have enough change you can buy your ticket from a machine. You will find signs which list the stations in alphabetical order, with the correct fares, near the machines. There are automatic barriers which are operated by the tickets. You should keep the ticket, because it is checked at the destination.Lesson 2Section ITask1: Film EditingA.True or False Questions.1—4: TFTFB.Fill in the following blanks to give a clear picture of what needs to be done before a film isready for distribution.1. The assistant:a. “Synching up” which means matching sound and pictures according to the numbers stampedalong the edge of the film and sound tape.b. “Logging” which means recording the detail version of the film and the sound in a log book.2. The film editor:a. Make a first selection of the best takes.b. Prepare a “rough cut”– an initial version of the film.c. Prepare the “fine cut”– the final form of the film.3. Others:a. Approve the fine cut.b. “Dubbing” which means voices, music, background noises and sometimes special effects areput together.c. The “neg”cutters cut the original negatives on the film so that these match the edited filmexactly.Task 2: A Vision of the FutureA.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—6: abacccB.True of False Questions.1—4: TFTFC.Fill in the blanks to give a clear picture of the problems New York faces in the movie.1.40 million2.have no apartment, sleep on the steps of the building, crawl over sleeping people to get inside.3.nothing will grow, they never see the sun.4.soylent: soylent red, soylent yellow, and soylent green. 2, soybeans, soylent green, oceanplants.5.90 degree.6.electricity, ride bicycles to make it.Section IITask 1: American IndiansA.Answer the following questions briefly.1.1492.2.He thought that he had arrived in India.3.They were kind to them and wanted to help.4.(1) They wanted bigger farms and more land for themselves; (2) More immigrants came fromEurope.5.It was their mother. Everything came from and went back to their mother. And it was foreverybody.6.They started fighting back.7.By 1875 the Indians had lost the fight and had to live in “reservations”.8.The Indians are bad and the White man is good and brave in Hollywood films.B.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—4: acbcTask 2: New AustraliansA.Identification:1.(1)—(d), (2)—(b), (3)—(a), (4)—(c)2.(a) more than 15 million,(b) 160, 000,(c) the year 1851,(d) 700, 000B.True or False questions.1—6: FTFFTTC.Fill in the blanks with events connected with the following time expressions.1.Italiansa.the 1850s and 1860s: Different states in Italy were fighting for independence and someItalians went to Australia for political reasons. Some others went there for gold.b.1891: The first group of 300 Italians went to work in the sugar-cane fields of northernAustralia.c.The end of the 19th century: Some good Italian fishermen went to western Australia.2.Greeksa.1830: The first Greeks went to work in vineyards in south-eastern Australia.b.The 1860s; There were about 500 Greeks in Australia.c.1890; There were Greek Cafes and restaurants all over Sydney and out in the countryside.d.After WWII: Many Greeks arrived in Australia.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: It’s good exercise. Keeps you fit.Reason: The word “yeah”suggests that the boy will say something in agreement with the woman’s comment.2.Answer: We turn the music up really loud and start dancing.Reason: The phrase “why not” suggests that the boys will simply dance in the street.3.Answer: They can’t do it like me yet.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.4.Answer: It’s a very old book.Reason: The word “actually” also suggests an opposite meaning.5.Answer: Write down your address and I’ll get the boy to bring them round.Reason: The conversation takes place in a store. If the store owner agrees to deliver the goods, the only thing he wants to know will be the address of the customer.6.Answer: Tell us all about it over dinner.Reason: The woman sounds very much interested in the man’s experience. So she will certainly ask the man to tell her something about it.Task 2: DictationThe Foolish FrogOnce upon a time a big, fat frog lived in a tiny shallow pond. He knew every plant and stone in it, and he could swim across it easily. He was the biggest creature in the pond, so he was very important. When he croaked, the water-snails listened politely. And the water-beetles always swam behind him. He was very happy there.One day, while he was catching flies, a pretty dragon-fly passed by. ‘You’re a very fine frog,’ she sang, ‘but why don’t you live in a bigger pond? Come to my pond. You’ll find a lot of frogs there. You’ll meet some fine fish, and you’ 11 see the dangerous ducks. And you must see our lovely water-lilies. Life in a large pond is wonderful!’‘Perhaps it is rather dull here,’ thought the foolish frog. So he hopped after the dragon-fly.But he didn’t like the big, deep pond. It was full of strange plants. The water-snails were rude to him, and he was afraid of the ducks. The fish didn’t like him, and he was the smallest frog there. He was lonely and unhappy.He sat on a water-lily leaf and croaked sadly to himself, ‘I don’t like it here. I think I’ll go home tomorrow.’But a hungry heron flew down and swallowed him up for supper.Lesson 3Section ITask 1: I Don’t See It That WayA.Conversation 1:1.Choose the best answer for each of the following statements.(1) — (2): ba2.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)About 6 months ago.(2)It is defective and has ruined 4 of the customer’s favorite cassettes.(3) 6 months.(4)10 days ago.3.Blank-filling.(1)bend the rule, make an exception for, make an exception for(2)adding insult to injury, make good on(3)brought it in, hold me to, onB.Conversation 2:1.Multiple choice. (1) — (2): ba2.True or False Questions. (1) — (4): FTTTC.Conversation 3:1.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)Single.(2) 5 years.(3)He has been loyal to the company and worked quite hard.(4)Asking for a raise.(5)Bob does his job adequately, but he doesn’t do it well enough to deserve a raise.(6)Take more initiative and show more enthusiasm for the job.(7)To quit his job.(8)That’s a decision Bob will have to make for himself.Task 2: marriage CustomsA.Blank-filling.Speaker: Professor Robin StuartTopic: Marriage customs in different parts of the world; romantic business; arranged marriage; on the day of the wedding; arranged marriages; to have a look at one another; call the whole thing off; the wedding goes ahead; several wives.Conclusion: just as much chance of bringing happiness to the husband and wife as the Western systems of choosing marriage partners.B.True or False Questions. 1 — 3: TFTSection IITask 1: At the Dentist’sA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 4: baccB.True of False Questions. 1 — 6: FTFFTTTask 2: HiccupsA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.He wants her to help him stop his hiccups.2. 3 hours.3.Everything he can think of.4.She’ll give the man 5 pounds if he hiccups again.5.The man has stopped hiccupping and owes Rosemary 5 pounds.B.Identification.(1) —(b), (2) —(d), (3) —(e), (4) —(a), (5) —(c)Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: the Chinese then?Reason: “What about” suggests an alternative.2.Answer: they’ll still be hot when you get back.Reason: The woman’s words suggest that the shop is very close to their home.3.Hint: The woman is asking the man to buy a pack of fish and chips from a nearby shop.Answer: there’s a queue.Reason: The phrase “not if” suggests a condition that hinders the fulfillment of an action.4.Answer: a good idea.Reason: The word “yes” shows an agreement.5.Answer: being a machine for that money.Reason: “I wouldn’t mind” suggests that the man will do what the woman doesn’t want because of certain attractive conditions.6.Answer: I want to play drums.Reason: The earlier sentence suggests that the man does not play drum for money.Consequently the explanation must be that he enjoys playing it.Task 2: DictationSleepIt’s clear that everyone needs to sleep. M ost people rarely think about how and why they sleep, however. We know that if we sleep well, we feel rested. If we don’t sleep enough, we often feel tired and irritable. It seems there are two purposes of sleep: physical rest and emotional and psychological rest: We need to rest our bodies and our minds. Both are important in order for us to be healthy. Each night we alternate between two kinds of sleep: active sleep and passive sleep. The passive sleep gives our body the rest that’s needed and prepares us for active sleep, in which dreaming occurs.Throughout the night, people alternate between passive and active sleep. The brain rests, then it becomes active, then dreaming occurs. The cycle is repeated: the brain rests, then it becomes active, then dreaming occurs. This cycle is repeated several times throughout the night~. During eight hours of sleep, people dream for a total d one and half hours on the average.Lesson 4Section ITask 1: Weather ForecastA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 2: acB.Fill in the following chart.Task 2: The 5 O ’clock News A. Fill in the following chart.B. Give brief answers to the following questions based on the news report.1. It was closed down by government authorities.2. Testing confirmed that the town had been poisoned be the dumping of toxic chemicals in towndumps.3. 3 weeks ago.4. 200.5. Headaches, stomachaches, faintness and dizziness.6. Toxic wastes had leaked into the ground and contaminated the water supply.7. All the residents should leave the area, until the chemical company responsible for the toxicwaste can determine whether the town can be cleaned up and made safe again. C. True of False Questions.1—6: FTTFFTD. Fill in the following blanks (based on the news report).Teams PlayingResult (1) Mexico — France 7 to 6 (2) Canada — Argentina 3 to 3 (3) Italy — Haiti(with 30 minutes left to go) 2 to 1Section IITask 1: What Do You Like for Entertainment?A.Blank-filling.Reporter: Deborah TylerInterviewee: Students of the Brooklyn Academy of Dramatic ArtsMajor: Benny Gross —— pianoKimberley Martins —— modern danceB.Fill in the following chart about how often Benny and Kimberley go to the eight forms ofartistic entertainment.C.Rearrange the forms of artistic entertainment that Benny and Kimberley like, beginning withthe form that each one likes best.Benny: (3)—(1)—(4)—(6)—(2)—(8)Kimberley: (2)—(4)—(1)—(7)—(3)—(8)Task 2: Are You a Heavy Smoker?A.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbcbacC.Blank-filling.Name: Doris BradleySex: femaleAge: 32Amount: 3 packets of 20 a weekFirst experience:Time: at the age of 17Place: at a partyOffered by: boyfriend, not husbandFeeling; awfully grown-upLater: started smoking 2 or 3 a day and gradually increased.Experience of giving up smoking: twice1. Time: 6 months before getting marriedReason: saving upResult: only cut it down from 30 a day, still smoked a little2. Time: when expecting a babyReason: according to doctor’s adviceResult: gave up completely for 7 or 8 months and took it up a couple of weeks after the baby was born, because the baby was being bottle fed.Time when she smokes most:1. watching TV2. reading books3. in company4. with friendsTime when she never smokes:1. doing the housework2. on an empty stomachSection IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: They’d be exhausted at the end of each performance.Reason: “Otherwise” suggests a result of the opposite condition.2.Answer: I enjoyed it very much.Reason: “Apart from that I must say” often suggests an opposite statement to earlier comments.3.Answer: I stayed up late to finish it.Reason: “And” suggests that the speaker would finish the book at one sit.4.Answer: the book never really got started at all.Reason: After an opinion of agreement, the phrase “in fact” suggests a further comment; the expression “it’s only honest to say” usually introduces a confession- something whichis probably not as good as the one mentioned.5.Answer: I tend to skip parts that don’t really hold my interest.Reason: “Otherwise” suggests a result of the oppos ite condition.6.Answer: it was rather long.Reason: “I must admit” suggests an agreement to the other person’s opinion.Task 2: DictationBooks Belong to the PastSir,I visited my old school yesterday. It hasn’t changed in thirty years. The pupils were sitting in the same desks and reading the same books. When are schools going to move into the modern world? Books belong to the past. In our homes radio and television bring us knowledge of the world. We can see and hear the truth for ourselves. If we want entertainment most of us prefer a modern film to a classical novel. In the business world computers store information, so that we no longer need encyclopaedias and dictionaries. But in the schools teachers and pupils still use books. There should be a radio and television set in every classroom, and a library of tapes and records in every school. The children of today will rarely open a book when they leave school. The children of tomorrow won’t need to read and Write at all.M. P. MillerLondonLesson 5Section ITask 1: An Unpleasant TripA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.The Isle of Wight.2.They were not pleased with their hotel.3.He decided to write to the Manager of Happytours.4. A travel Agency.5.The hotel and travel arrangements.6.They will never book any future holidays through Happytours.B.Fill in he blanks with the words used in the brochure and by Mr. Wilson to describe the hoteland travel arrangement.Task 2: At the Travel AgencyA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: acbbcaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTC.Fill in the blanks with the two things that Miss Bush will do.1.her two friends, to stop over with her on the way back.2.Mr. Adams to stop with her in Cairo.Section IIA Saturday AfternoonA.Identification.Name IdentificationGillian Dr. Carmichael’s new research assistantDr. Carmichael the president of St. Alfred’s HospitalMaurice Featherstone the gardener of the hospitalB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbaacaC.True or False Questions. 1—8: FFTF TFTTD.Fill in the blanks with information about Maurice.Name: Maurice FeatherstoneSex: maleAge: oldAppearance: clear, blue, honest eyes; white hair and a pinkish complexionTemperament: gentle and mild-manneredLength of stay in the hospital: 35 yearsReasons for entering the hospital:1.When he was 17, he burnt down his school.2.Over the next few years, there were a number of mysterious fires in his neighborhood.ter he tried to set fire to the family mansion.Visits from family members: No.Bills: paid on time.E.Blank-filling.1.slightly uneasy, unlocked the gates, waved her through2.withdrawn, depressed, normal, kept locked up, all of them, too dangerous to live in normalsociety.3.with the staff, a surprise, let him go out for the afternoon, flower show, quite excited, a birthdaycake, decorated the lounge.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: he fails to employ the correct question form.Reason: “Consequently” suggests a result of the facts mentioned earlier.2.Answer: difficulties may still arise.Reason: “even when” suggests that in spite facts, something else still exists.3.Answer: the student may not have clearly heard what was said.Reason: “In other words” is often followed by an explanation in clearer and easier words.4.Answer: may feel angry at receiving such orders.Reason: “However” suggests an opposite fact.5.Answer: whether crops should be used to produce food or should be used to produce fuel.Reason: “That is” is also followed by an explanation.6.Answer: a small industrial sector.Reason: “At the same time” suggests the coexistence of two things. Here prediction is also based on common knowledge.Task 2: DictationThe School Holidays Are Too LongToday the children of this country have at last returned to work. After two months’ holiday pupils have started a new term. How many adults get such long holidays? Two to four weeks in the summer and public holidays--that’s all the working man gets. As for the average woman, she’s lucky to get a holiday at all. Children don’t need such long holidays. In term-time they start work later and finish earlier than anyone else.In the holidays most of them get bored, and some get into trouble. What a waste! If their overworked parents were given more free time instead, everyone would be happier.This isn’t just a national problem either--it’s worldwide.Dates may be different from country to country, but the pattern’s the same. Why should children do half as much work and get twice as much holiday as their parents?Lesson 6Section ITask 1: In the Path of the EarthquakeA.True or False Questions. 1—6: FTFTFFB.Map 1 is a layout of the Skinners’ farm. Mark out the plants and buildings in the map. Then inmap 2 draw a new plan of the Skinners farm after the quake.Map 1:1. farm house2. garden path3. cypress trees4. rose garden5. eucalyptus trees6. raspberry patch7. cow shed8. granaryMap 2:Task 2: A Funny Thing Happened to Me.A.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cabbcaB.Give brief answers to the following questions.st Friday.2.He was a student.3.In London.4.By taxi.5.The taxi got stuck in a traffic jam and the train had left by the time he got to the station.6. 1 hour.7.The station buffet.8.An evening newspaper, the “Standard”.9.At a table near the window.10.He did the crossword puzzle.C.True or False Questions.1—6: FFTTFTD.Blank-filling.1.reached across, opened, took one, dipped, into, popped it into.2.get up and go, pushed back, stood up, hurried out of.Section IIConsolidation: A Very Beautiful StoryA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1. A tape from Gentleman Jim.2.Yesterday.3.Jim’s wife.4.There was a message hidden in the tape.5.Half the police force in London and 3 experts.6.Nothing had been found yet.7.Happy memories and things.8.In his words.B.True or False Statements.1—8: FTFF TTFTC.Discuss with your classmates what message is hidden in Gentleman Jim’s recording.D.Listen to the 2nd part of the policeman’s discussion and list all the things they feel unusualabout Gentleman Jim’s recording.1.Jim keeps telling his wife to play the message over and over again.2.Jim tells his wife that she’ll find something comforting.3.Jim keeps saying “very beautiful” over and over again.4.The speech doesn’t sound natural.E.Listen to Gentleman Jim’s recording again and work out the message.Answer: There are 2 gold bricks in the garden under the big red rose tree.Section IIITask 1: Listening to Predict1.Answer: a glance at the headings of sections or sub-sections will show the order in which theitems are introduced.Reason: “In addition” is followed by a supplementary idea. Prediction here is also based on common knowledge.2.Answer: providing a summary which can be re-read later.Reason: “As well as” is of ten followed by an idea of the same importance as the one before “as well as”.3.Answer: may not appear in a bibliography.Reason: “However” suggests an opposite idea.4.Answer: (no more than try to cover the most important ones here.Reason: “Therefore” sugge sts a result.5.Answer: it doesn’t.Reason: “Unfortunately” suggests that something opposite to one’s expectation will happen.6.Answer: it’s still important.Reason: “Though” suggests that in spite of the fact that follows, something still happens. Task 2: DictationSign LanguageDeaf people, people who can’t hear, are still able to communicate quite well with a special language. It’s called sign language.The speaker of sign language uses hand gestures in order to communicate. Basic sign language has been used for a long, long time, but sign language wasn’t really developed until about 250 years ago. In the middle of the 1700s a Frenchman named Epée developed sign language. Epée was able to speak and hear, but he worked during most of his life as a teacher of deaf people in France. Epée developed a large number of vocabulary words for sign language. Epée taught these words to his deaf students. Epée’s system used mostly picture :image signs. We call them picture image signsbecause the signs create a picture. For example, the sign for sleep is to put both hands together, and then to place the hands flat against the right side of your face, and then to lower your head slightly to the right. This action was meant to show the position of sleep. So we call it a picture image sign.Lesson 7Section ITask 1: Learning a Foreign LanguageA.Multiple Choice. 1—4: bcaaB.True or False Questions. 1—4: FTTFC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Albert Humphries.2.Balham, London.3. 4 years.4.He has been going to an evening class and has watched quite a lot of the BBC televisionprogrammes.5.They use a different book in the class.6.They make the same mistakes as he does.7.It means being able to put together the right groups of words and to say them in a reasonablyaccurate way.Task 2: In the LibraryA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: bbcacaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TTFTFTC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Round the corner.2. A 20p a day fine for each book.3.Tahiti.4.No.D.Blank-filling.1. 5 pounds, you damage them, entitles you, 2 records at a time, everything available, be muchmore popular than.2.telephone to renew the books.3.we get back, worth all the bother, some paperbacks in the airport, I’ve been such a nuisance.Section IITask 1: Lessoned World CollegesA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1．On the phone.2．Some information about the college.3．Robert Creighton.4．Julian’s friend in Spain.5．English.6．No. There are scholarships for all colleges, but parents will have to pay too.7．Yes. But academic ability is not the only thing important. Personal qualities will also be considered.8．Maturity, the ability to get on well with people from different countries.B.Blank-filling.1.the line, put you through to2.Pacific College, French, may be taught in Italian3.painting and modern dancing4.probably, the staff at the college, special activities, theatre studies, environmental work,take partTask 2: I Remember …A.Multiple Choice. 1—6: baabcaB.True or False Questions. 1—8: TTTF FTTTSection IIITask 1: Learning to Rephrase1.Most subjects: 1 English word, 1 meaning2.most English words: more than 1 meaning3.3rd misconception: word used correctly with meaning knownrger vocabulary: influenced by other languages; rich in synonyms5.grammatical matter: words of same meaning used with certain other words6.many students: no purpose than read7.students: no overall view, forget soon8.poor comprehension because no notes, no questions9.25 pages a test: no fatigue or loss of efficiency up to 6 hours10.increase speed, no loss of comprehension: more efficient readerTask 2: DictationCredit CardsMany businesses, such as department stores, restaurants, hotels and airline companies, use a credit system for selling their products and services. In a credit system, the seller agrees to sell something to the buyer without immediately receiving cash. The buyer receives the goods or services immediately and promises to pay for them later. This “buy- now- pay- later” credit system is quite old. People have been buying things on credit for centuries. But nowadays people use credit cards. There are two types of credit cards. One type is issued directly by a Store to a customer. Many large department stores issue credit cards to their customers. The store credit card can be used to make purchases only at a particular store. The other kind of credit card is issued by a credit company. Credit cards from credit companies can be used to buy things almost anywhere. If you have a major credit card, you can buy airplane tickets, stay at hotels, and eat at restaurants with it. Most large credit companies are connected to large banks. So if you want a credit card from a credit company, you generally have to make an application at a bank. After an applicant receives a credit card, he or she can make purchases, using the card.。
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英语听⼒频道为⼤家整理的英语初级听⼒教程listen to this，供⼤家参考:)Robert Gordon is phoning to book a hotel room in Paris.Receptionist: 45-21-64. Allo?Robert: Is that the Saint-Martine Hotel?Receptionist: Oui. Yes, it is. Can I help you?Robert: Have you got a double room for the night of 23rd July?Receptionist: One moment please. I'll just have a look. Yes, we have got a double room on that date.Robert: Has it got a double bed or two singles?Receptionist: Two singles, monsieur.Robert: And is that with or without bath?Receptionist: It's a room with shower and toilet, monsieur.Robert: That sounds fine. Is there a TV?Receptionist: Could you repeat that, please?Robert: Is there a color television in the room?Receptionist: Yes, but of course. And a video, if you choose.Robert: How much will it be for one night?Receptionist: About four hundred francs.Robert: And what does that include?Receptionist: It includes morning newspaper, continental breakfast and service.Robert: Where is the nearest metro?Receptionist: Opera, monsieur. It's only five minutes from here.Robert: And is there an extra charge for children?Receptionist: If the child is under sixteen and we put an extra bed in your room, the charge is seventy-five francs. Do you want the room?Robert: Yes, for one night—23rd July.Receptionist: Oui, monsieur. May I have your name, please?Robert: Actually, it's for my wife and two daughters—Mrs. Jean Gordon, Linda and Maggie.Receptionist: Yes, monsieur. So you need an extra bed. And what time will they be arriving on July 23rd ...Interviewer: Now you've been a veterinary doctor for some thirty years, what was it that made you become a vet in the first place?Vet: Well, I studied as an ordinary doctor in the beginning, but I slowly realized that I liked animals very much. I almost prefer animals to people. So I took an extra course in animal medicine. It's as simple as that really.Interviewer: And you still enjoy working with animals?Vet: Oh, yes, very much so. In fact, more than ever now. I've got to know animals much better, you see, and I get on better with them in every way. Their owners sometimes get on my nerves, though.Interviewer: Oh ... why is that?Vet: Well, some people know very little about animals and keep them in the wrong conditions.Interviewer: What sort of conditions?Vet: Oh, you know, some people buy a large dog and then try to keep it in a small flat; they don't take it out enough to give it proper exercise. Other people have a cat and try to keep it in the house all day, but a cat needs to get out and be free to come and go as it pleases. A lot of people don't feed their animals properly. It's very common to give pets too much food which is very bad for them, especially if they're not getting enough exercise. Or not to feed them regularly, which is equally bad. An animal is a responsibility which is something many people don't seem to realize.Interviewer: You mean people keep pets for the wrong reasons?Vet: Yes, some people want a pet because they're lonely, or simply for decoration, or just to show how rich they are. Interviewer: And just how do you deal with these people?Vet: Well, I try to tell them what the animal needs, what is the right sort of food, the proper exercise. I try to teach them that animals are not toys and if they're to be healthy, they have to be happy.Interviewer: Yes, I suppose you're right. In your thirty years as a vet you must have come across some interesting cases? Vet: Oh yes, there are lots of interesting cases. I was once called to a lioness who was giving birth and having difficulty. Now that was really interesting.Well, now, ladies and gentlemen, that was our last item, and all that remains for me to do is to thank our performers sincerely on behalf of us all for the pleasure they have given us this evening. And of course I must express thanks to those who've worked behind the scenes. And especially our producer. But most of all I want to say thank you to all of you for coming here this evening and supporting this event, especially in such weather. I think perhaps I should take this opportunity to renew my sincere apologies to those sitting in the back rows. We've made temporary repairs to the roof, but unfortunately the rain tonight was unexpectedly heavy, and we're grateful to you for your understanding and cheerful good humor. I may say thatwe had hoped that temporary repairs would suffice. But we were recently informed by our surveyor that the whole roof will have to be replaced: which is of course a severe blow when you think it's only five years since we replaced the roof of the church itself. And so we shall be having another concert soon, I hope.Manager: Good morning, madam. And what can we do for you?Woman: What can you do for me?Manager: Yes, madam, what can we do for you?Woman: You've already done it, thank you very much. And I want something done about what you've done for me. Manager: Is something the matter, madam?Woman: I'll say there is, I want to see the manager.Manager: I'm the manager, madam. Now ... now what seems to be the trouble?Woman: Look at my face!Manager: Your face? Ah yes. Oh dear. Well, never mind. What's wrong with your face? What exactly am I supposed to be looking at?Woman: My lines, my Wrinkles.Manager: Well, we can soon put that right, Madam. You need a bottle of our New Generation Wrinkle Cream. With this wonderful new cream your lines and wrinkles just ...Woman: Shut up!Manager: ... just disap ... I beg your pardon?Woman: I said shut up! I was silly enough to listen to you before. I'll listen to no more of it.Manager: You say you've been here before, madam. I'm afraid I don't recognize you.Woman: Of course you don't recognize me! Last time I came in here I was a very attractive middle-aged woman. Now I look old enough to be even your grandmother.Manager: Well, yes ... er ... some of us do age quicker than others.Woman: It's not a question of age, my man, it's a question of your cream. I used it for two small lines under my eyes and I woke up next morning looking like Lady Frankenstein. Your advertisement says 'Lose ten years overnight. For only five pounds you can look young and attractive again. Tried by thousands. Money back guarantee.' Well, I want more than my money back. I want you to pay for me to have plastic surgery.Manager: But, madam, there must be some mistake.Woman: I'll say there's been a mistake. My mistake was believing your advert and buying your silly cream. 'It can do the same for you, too,' it said. Well, it's certainly done something for me, but now what it did for the lady in the picture. Manager: But our product is tested and approved by doctors. It was thoroughly tested on thousands of volunteers by experts before it was allowed to be sold on the market. This is the first complaint we've had.Woman: I told you, I want you to pay for a face lift or I'm taking you to court! So there!Manager: Er, do you happen to have a ... a recent photograph, madam?Woman: What ... whatever do you want with a photograph? You can see the way I look.Manager: I mean a photograph of you just before you used the cream.Woman: Do you think I go to the photographers everyday? (Pause) Look, Just give me the five pounds, will you? Manager: Do you have your receipt with you, madam?Woman: Er ... just a minute ... let me have a look. (Rummages in bag) Er ... no. No, I seem to have lost it?Manager: Then there's nothing I can do, madam. Sorry.Woman: (furious) I'll take you to court. I'll take you to court.Manager: You can do as you please, madam. Good morning.—Right, what do you want me to get then?—Right, er ... well, go to the green grocer's first.—Yeah, the green grocer's. (Right.) OK.—Right, let me see, potatoes, but new potatoes, not mottled ones. I mean they're really not very good any more. Urm, three pounds ...—Hang on. I'm trying to write this down. New potatoes.—Right.—... three pounds.—Three pounds. Yes.—Spring onions, one bunch.—One bunch of spring onions.—Yeah.—OK.—And ... a pound of bananas.—And a pound of bananas. Right.—And then, could you go to the supermarket as well?—Yes, yes.—Mm, let me see. A packet of sugar cubes.。
listen-to-this2-英语中级听力2答案解析
英语中级听力参考答案Answer Keys to Listen to This: 2Edited by莫显良、马军军、张凤英、陈燕L 1 L 2 L 3 L 4 L 5 L 6 L 7 L 8 L 9 L 10 L 11 L 12 L 13 L 14 L 15 L 16 L 17 L 18 L 19 L 20 L 21 L 22 L 23 L 24 L 25 L 26 L 27 L 28 L 29 L 30 L 31 L 32 L 33 L 34 L 35 L 36Lesson 1Section ITask 1: This Is Your Life!A.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) to complete each of the following statements.1—6: caacbaB.True or False Questions.1—6: TFFFFTC.Identification.(1)—(b), (2)—(d), (3)—(f), (4)—(g), (5)—(a), (6)—(c), (7)—(e)plete the following résumé for Jason Douglas.Name: Jason DouglasFormer name: Graham SmithProfession: actorDate of birth: July 2, 19471952: started school1958: moved to Lane End Secondary School1966: went to the London School of Drama1969: left the London School of Drama1973: went to Hollywood1974: were in a movie with Maria MontroseTask 2: What Are Your AmbitionsA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Radio Station QRX.2.For a survey.3.Four.4.Six.5.(1) What’s your name(2) What do you do for a living(3) What do you do for fun(4) What’s the most exciting thing that’s happened to you recently(5) Who do you admire most in this world(6) What do you want to be doing five years from nowB.Fill in the following chart with answers that each interviewee gives to the questions.Section IIA.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) for each of the following questions.1—6: abaccbB.True or False Questions.1—4: FTFFC.Fill in the following chart with information about the journey the Roman army madeaccording to Trevor.Designation: D CompanyNumber of men: one hundred and moreJourney: from France to BritainMeans of transcript: boatWeather conditions: stormyFood: cat foodDrink: rain waterConditions of weapons after landing: uselessFighting: noneEquipment lost or damaged: boat lost, guns full of water, supplies of wine lost Soldiers killed or wounded: about ten survivors, all others drowned or killed by coldD.Point out what is not true in Trevor’s story.The following did not exist in Roman times:petrol, newspaper, matches, trousers, tinned food, taps, guns, wine bottles.50 BC could not appear on a coin. 50-55 BC is counting backwards.E.Fill in the blanks according to what you hear on the tape.1.terrible, stormy, or more of us, shut in, so bad, sick, stuffy.2.pushed up onto the sands, climbed out, jumping into the, struggling to the, upto my shoulder, freezing.3.came and took us away, joined, going into the camp, a hot meal, clean clothes,given our pay.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: trying to write a letterReason: The speaker’s question suggests he needs a quiet surrounding to do something.2.Hint: the first speaker is a guest complaining about the conditions of Room 43which is a single room. The second speaker is a hotel clerk who suggests that the guest move to a double room.Answer: is the only single room available at the momentReason: The phrase “I’m afraid” often suggests a negative or unsatisfying answer.3.Answer: Where on earth did you get itReason: The second speaker’s surprised tone shows that the money is out of her expectation and she must be curious about how it is gained.4.Answer: You mustn’t discriminate against someone just because they are married.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.5.Answer: I wouldn’t mind being a prince.Reason: The man’s questioning tone shows he doesn’t agree with the woman.6.Answer: I’m not a workaholic.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.7.Answer: he had been.Reason: “But” and “possibly” both give some hint.Task 2: DictationPassage 1: The KnowledgeBecoming a London taxi driver isn’t easy. In order to obtain a licence to drive a taxi in London, candidates have to pass a detailed examination. They have to learn not only the streets, landmarks and hotels, but also the quickest way to get there. This iscalled “The Knowledge” by London Cab drivers and it can take years of study and practice to get ‘The Knowledge’. Candidates are examined not only on the quickest routes but also on the quickest routes at different times of the day. People who want to pass the examination spend much of their free time driving or even cycling around London, studying maps and learning the huge street directory by heart.Passage 2: The UndergroundTravelling on the London underground (the ‘tube’) presents few difficulties for visitors because of the clear colour- coded maps. It is always useful to have plenty of spare change with you because there are often long queues at the larger stations. If you have enough change you can buy your ticket from a machine. You will find signs which list the stations in alphabetical order, with the correct fares, near the machines. There are automatic barriers which are operated by the tickets. You should keep the ticket, because it is checked at the destination.Lesson 2Section ITask1: Film EditingA.True or False Questions.1—4: TFTFB.Fill in the following blanks to give a clear picture of what needs to be done beforea film is ready for distribution.1. The assistant:a. “Synching up”which means matching sound and pictures according to the numbersstamped along the edge of the film and sound tape.b. “Logging” which means recording the detail version of the film and the soundin a log book.2. The film editor:a. Make a first selection of the best takes.b. Prepare a “rough cut”– an initial version of the film.c. Prepare the “fine cut”– the final form of the film.3. Others:a. Approve the fine cut.b. “Dubbing” which means voices, music, background noises and sometimes specialeffects are put together.c. The “neg” cutters cut the original negatives on the film so that these matchthe edited film exactly.Task 2: A Vision of the FutureA.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—6: abacccB.True of False Questions.1—4: TFTFC.Fill in the blanks to give a clear picture of the problems New York faces in the movie.1.40 million2.have no apartment, sleep on the steps of the building, crawl over sleeping peopleto get inside.3.nothing will grow, they never see the sun.4.soylent: soylent red, soylent yellow, and soylent green. 2, soybeans, soylentgreen, ocean plants.5.90 degree.6.electricity, ride bicycles to make it.Section IITask 1: American IndiansA.Answer the following questions briefly.1.1492.2.He thought that he had arrived in India.3.They were kind to them and wanted to help.4.(1) They wanted bigger farms and more land for themselves; (2) More immigrantscame from Europe.5.It was their mother. Everything came from and went back to their mother. And itwas for everybody.6.They started fighting back.7.By 1875 the Indians had lost the fight and had to live in “reservations”.8.The Indians are bad and the White man is good and brave in Hollywood films.B.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—4: acbcTask 2: New AustraliansA.Identification:1.(1)—(d), (2)—(b), (3)—(a), (4)—(c)2.(a) more than 15 million,(b) 160, 000,(c) the year 1851,(d) 700, 000B.True or False questions.1—6: FTFFTTC.Fill in the blanks with events connected with the following time expressions.1.Italiansa.the 1850s and 1860s: Different states in Italy were fighting for independenceand some Italians went to Australia for political reasons. Some others wentthere for gold.b.1891: The first group of 300 Italians went to work in the sugar-cane fieldsof northern Australia.c.The end of the 19th century: Some good Italian fishermen went to westernAustralia.2.Greeksa.1830: The first Greeks went to work in vineyards in south-eastern Australia.b.The 1860s; There were about 500 Greeks in Australia.c.1890; There were Greek Cafes and restaurants all over Sydney and out in thecountryside.d.After WWII: Many Greeks arrived in Australia.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: It’s good exercise. Keeps you fit.Reason: The word “yeah” suggests that the boy will say something in agreement with the woman’s comment.2.Answer: We turn the music up really loud and start dancing.Reason: The phrase “why not” suggests that the boys will simply dance in the street.3.Answer: They can’t do it like me yet.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.4.Answer: It’s a very old book.Reason: The word “actually” also suggests an opposite meaning.5.Answer: Write down your address and I’ll get the boy to bring them round.Reason: The conversation takes place in a store. If the store owner agrees to deliver the goods, the only thing he wants to know will be the address of the customer.6.Answer: Tell us all about it over dinner.Reason: The woman sounds very much interested in the man’s experience. So she will certainly ask the man to tell her something about it.Task 2: DictationThe Foolish FrogOnce upon a time a big, fat frog lived in a tiny shallow pond. He knew every plant and stone in it, and he could swim across it easily. He was the biggest creature in the pond, so he was very important. When he croaked, the water-snails listened politely. And the water-beetles always swam behind him. He was very happy there.One day, while he was catching flies, a pretty dragon-fly passed by. ‘You’re a very fine frog,’ she sang, ‘but why don’t you live in a bigger pond Come to my pond. You’ll find a lot of frogs there. You’ll meet some fine fish, and you’ 11 see the dangerous ducks. And you must see our lovely water-lilies. Life in a large pond is wonderful!’‘Perhaps it is rather dull here,’ thought the foolish frog. So he hopped after the dragon-fly.But he didn’t like the big, deep pond. It was full of strange plants. The water-snails were rude to him, and he was afraid of the ducks. The fish didn’t like him, and he wasthe smallest frog there. He was lonely and unhappy.He sat on a water-lily leaf and croaked sadly to himself, ‘I don’t like it here.I think I’ll go home tomorrow.’But a hungry heron flew down and swallowed him up for supper.Lesson 3Section ITask 1: I Don’t See It That WayA.Conversation 1:1.Choose the best answer for each of the following statements.(1) — (2): ba2.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)About 6 months ago.(2)It is defective and has ruined 4 of the customer’s favorite cassettes.(3)6 months.(4)10 days ago.3.Blank-filling.(1)bend the rule, make an exception for, make an exception for(2)adding insult to injury, make good on(3)brought it in, hold me to, onB.Conversation 2:1.Multiple choice. (1) — (2): ba2.True or False Questions. (1) — (4): FTTTC.Conversation 3:1.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)Single.(2)5 years.(3)He has been loyal to the company and worked quite hard.(4)Asking for a raise.(5)Bob does his job adequately, but he doesn’t do it well enough to deservea raise.(6)Take more initiative and show more enthusiasm for the job.(7)To quit his job.(8)That’s a decision Bob will have to make for himself.Task 2: marriage CustomsA.Blank-filling.Speaker: Professor Robin StuartTopic: Marriage customs in different parts of the world; romantic business; arranged marriage; on the day of the wedding; arranged marriages; to have a look at one another; call the whole thing off; the wedding goes ahead; several wives.Conclusion: just as much chance of bringing happiness to the husband and wife as theWestern systems of choosing marriage partners.B.True or False Questions.1 — 3: TFTSection IITask 1: At the Dentist’sA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 4: baccB.True of False Questions. 1 — 6: FTFFTTTask 2: HiccupsA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.He wants her to help him stop his hiccups.2. 3 hours.3.Everything he can think of.4.She’ll give the man 5 pounds if he hiccups again.5.The man has stopped hiccupping and owes Rosemary 5 pounds.B.Identification.(1) — (b), (2) — (d), (3) — (e), (4) — (a), (5) — (c) Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: the Chinese thenReason: “What about” suggests an alternative.2.Answer: they’ll still be hot when you get back.Reason: The woman’s words suggest that the shop is very close to their home.3.Hint: The woman is asking the man to buy a pack of fish and chips from a nearbyshop.Answer: there’s a queue.Reason: The phrase “not if” suggests a condition that hinders the fulfillment of an action.4.Answer: a good idea.Reason: The word “yes” shows an agreement.5.Answer: being a machine for that money.Reason: “I wouldn’t mind”suggests that the man will do what the woman doesn’t want because of certain attractive conditions.6.Answer: I want to play drums.Reason: The earlier sentence suggests that the man does not play drum for money.Consequently the explanation must be that he enjoys playing it.Task 2: DictationSleepIt’s clear that everyone needs to sleep. Most people rarely think about how and why they sleep, however. We know that if we sleep well, we feel rested. If we don’t sleep enough, we often feel tired and irritable. It seems there are two purposes of sleep: physical rest and emotional and psychological rest: We need to rest our bodies and ourminds. Both are important in order for us to be healthy. Each night we alternate between two kinds of sleep: active sleep and passive sleep. The passive sleep gives our body the rest that’s needed and prepares us for active sleep, in which dream ing occurs.Throughout the night, people alternate between passive and active sleep. The brain rests, then it becomes active, then dreaming occurs. The cycle is repeated: the brain rests, then it becomes active, then dreaming occurs. This cycle is repeated several times throughout the night~. During eight hours of sleep, people dream for a total d one and half hours on the average.Lesson 4Section ITask 1: Weather ForecastA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 2: acB.Fill in the following chart.Task 2: The 5 O’clock NewsA.Fill in the following chart.B.Give brief answers to the following questions based on the news report.1.It was closed down by government authorities.2.Testing confirmed that the town had been poisoned be the dumping of toxic chemicalsin town dumps.3. 3 weeks ago.4.200.5.Headaches, stomachaches, faintness and dizziness.6.Toxic wastes had leaked into the ground and contaminated the water supply.7.All the residents should leave the area, until the chemical company responsiblefor the toxic waste can determine whether the town can be cleaned up and made safe again.C.True of False Questions. 1—6: FTTFFTD.Fill in the following blanks (based on the news report).Teams Playing Result(1) Mexico — France 7 to 6(2) Canada — Argentina 3 to 3(3) Italy — Haiti2 to 1(with 30 minutes left to go)Section IITask 1: What Do You Like for EntertainmentA.Blank-filling.Reporter: Deborah TylerInterviewee: Students of the Brooklyn Academy of Dramatic ArtsMajor: Benny Gross —— pianoKimberley Martins —— modern danceB.Fill in the following chart about how often Benny and Kimberley go to the eight formsof artistic entertainment.C.Rearrange the forms of artistic entertainment that Benny and Kimberley like,beginning with the form that each one likes best.Benny: (3)—(1)—(4)—(6)—(2)—(8)Kimberley: (2)—(4)—(1)—(7)—(3)—(8)Task 2: Are You a Heavy SmokerA.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbcbacC.Blank-filling.Name: Doris BradleySex: femaleAge: 32Amount: 3 packets of 20 a weekFirst experience:Time: at the age of 17Place: at a partyOffered by: boyfriend, not husbandFeeling; awfully grown-upLater: started smoking 2 or 3 a day and gradually increased.Experience of giving up smoking: twice1. Time: 6 months before getting marriedReason: saving upResult: only cut it down from 30 a day, still smoked a little2. Time: when expecting a babyReason: according to doctor’s adviceResult: gave up completely for 7 or 8 months and took it up a couple of weeks after the baby was born, because the baby was being bottle fed.Time when she smokes most:1. watching TV2. reading books3. in company4. with friendsTime when she never smokes:1. doing the housework2. on an empty stomachSection IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: They’d be exh austed at the end of each performance.Reason: “Otherwise” suggests a result of the opposite condition.2.Answer: I enjoyed it very much.Reason: “Apart from that I must say” often suggests an opposite statement toearlier comments.3.Answer: I stayed up late to finish it.Reason: “And” suggests that the speaker would finish the book at one sit.4.Answer: the book never really got started at all.Reason: After an opinion of agreement, the phrase “in fact”suggests a further comment; the expression “it’s only hone st to say” usually introducesa confession- something which is probably not as good as the one mentioned.5.Answer: I tend to skip parts that don’t really hold my interest.Reason: “Otherwise” suggests a result of the opposite condition.6.Answer: it was rather long.Reason: “I must admit” suggests an agreement to the other person’s opinion. Task 2: DictationBooks Belong to the PastSir,I visited my old school yesterday. It hasn’t changed in thirty years. The pupils were sitting in the same desks and reading the same books. When are schools going to move into the modern world Books belong to the past. In our homes radio and television bring us knowledge of the world. We can see and hear the truth for ourselves. If we want entertainment most of us prefer a modern film to a classical novel. In the business world computers store information, so that we no longer need encyclopaedias and dictionaries. But in the schools teachers and pupils still use books. There should be a radio and television set in every classroom, and a library of tapes and records in every school. The children of today will rarely open a book when they leave school. The children of tomorrow won’t need to read and Write at all.M. P. MillerLondonLesson 5Section ITask 1: An Unpleasant TripA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.The Isle of Wight.2.They were not pleased with their hotel.3.He decided to write to the Manager of Happytours.4. A travel Agency.5.The hotel and travel arrangements.6.They will never book any future holidays through Happytours.B.Fill in he blanks with the words used in the brochure and by Mr. Wilson to describethe hotel and travel arrangement.Task 2: At the Travel AgencyA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: acbbcaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTC.Fill in the blanks with the two things that Miss Bush will do.1.her two friends, to stop over with her on the way back.2.Mr. Adams to stop with her in Cairo.Section IIA Saturday AfternoonA.Identification.Name IdentificationGillian Dr. Carmichael’s new researchassistantDr. Carmichael the president of St. Alfred’sHospitalMaurice Featherstone the gardener of the hospitalB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbaacaC.True or False Questions. 1—8: FFTF TFTTD.Fill in the blanks with information about Maurice.Name: Maurice FeatherstoneSex: maleAge: oldAppearance: clear, blue, honest eyes; white hair and a pinkish complexionTemperament: gentle and mild-manneredLength of stay in the hospital: 35 yearsReasons for entering the hospital:1.When he was 17, he burnt down his school.2.Over the next few years, there were a number of mysterious fires in hisneighborhood.ter he tried to set fire to the family mansion.Visits from family members: No.Bills: paid on time.E.Blank-filling.1.slightly uneasy, unlocked the gates, waved her through2.withdrawn, depressed, normal, kept locked up, all of them, too dangerous to livein normal society.3.with the staff, a surprise, let him go out for the afternoon, flower show, quiteexcited, a birthday cake, decorated the lounge.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: he fails to employ the correct question form.Reason: “Consequently” suggests a result of the facts mentioned earlier.2.Answer: difficulties may still arise.Reason: “even when” suggests that in spite facts, something else still exists.3.Answer: the student may not have clearly heard what was said.Reason: “In other words” is often followed by an explanation in clearer and easier words.4.Answer: may feel angry at receiving such orders.Reason: “However” suggests an opposite fact.5.Answer: whether crops should be used to produce food or should be used to producefuel.Reason: “That is” is also followed by an explanation.6.Answer: a small industrial sector.Reason: “At the same time” suggests the coexistence of two things. Here prediction is also based on common knowledge.Task 2: DictationThe School Holidays Are Too LongToday the children of this country have at last returned to work. After two months’ holiday pupils have started a new term. How many adults get such long holidays Two to four weeks in the summer and public holidays--that’s all the working man gets. As for the average woman, she’s lucky to get a holiday at all. Children don’t need such long holidays. In term-time they start work later and finish earlier than anyone else.In the holidays most of them get bored, and some get into trouble. What a waste! If their overworked parents were given more free time instead, everyone would be happier.This isn’t just a national problem either--it’s worldwide.Dates may be different from country to country, but the pattern’s the same. Why should children do half as much work and get twice as much holiday as their parentsLesson 6Section ITask 1: In the Path of the EarthquakeA.True or False Questions. 1—6: FTFTFFB.Map 1 is a layout of the Skinners’ farm. Mark out the plants and buildings in themap. Then in map 2 draw a new plan of the Skinners farm after the quake.Map 1:1. farm house2. garden path3. cypresstrees4. rose garden5. eucalyptus trees6. raspberrypatch7. cow shed 8. granaryMap 2:Task 2: A Funny Thing Happened to Me.A.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cabbcaB.Give brief answers to the following questions.st Friday.2.He was a student.3.In London.4.By taxi.5.The taxi got stuck in a traffic jam and the train had left by the time he gotto the station.6. 1 hour.7.The station buffet.8.An evening newspaper, the “Standard”.9.At a table near the window.10.He did the crossword puzzle.C.True or False Questions.1—6: FFTTFTD.Blank-filling.1.reached across, opened, took one, dipped, into, popped it into.2.get up and go, pushed back, stood up, hurried out of.Section IIConsolidation: A Very Beautiful StoryA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1. A tape from Gentleman Jim.2.Yesterday.3.Jim’s wife.4.There was a message hidden in the tape.5.Half the police force in London and 3 experts.6.Nothing had been found yet.7.Happy memories and things.8.In his words.B.True or False Statements.1—8: FTFF TTFTC.Discuss with your classmates what message is hidden in Gentleman Jim’s recording.D.Listen to the 2nd part of the policeman’s discussion and list all the things theyfeel unusual about Gentleman Jim’s recording.1.Jim keeps telling his wife to play the message over and over again.2.Jim tells his wife that she’ll find something comforting.3.Jim keeps saying “very beautiful” over and over again.4.The speech doesn’t sound natural.E.Listen to Gentleman Jim’s recording again and work out the message.Answer: There are 2 gold bricks in the garden under the big red rose tree.Section IIITask 1: Listening to Predict1.Answer: a glance at the headings of sections or sub-sections will show the orderin which the items are introduced.Reason: “In addition” is followed by a supplementary idea. Prediction here is also based on common knowledge.2.Answer: providing a summary which can be re-read later.Reason: “As well as” is often followed by an idea of the same im portance as the one before “as well as”.3.Answer: may not appear in a bibliography.Reason: “However” suggests an opposite idea.4.Answer: (no more than try to cover the most important ones here.Reason: “Therefore” suggests a result.5.Answer: it doesn’t.Reason: “Unfortunately” suggests that something opposite to one’s expectation will happen.6.Answer: it’s still important.Reason: “Though” suggests that in spite of the fact that follows, something still happens.Task 2: DictationSign LanguageDeaf people, peo ple who can’t hear, are still able to communicate quite well with a special language. It’s called sign language. The speaker of sign language uses hand gestures in order to communicate. Basic sign language has been used for a long, long time, but sign lang uage wasn’t really developed until about 250 years ago. In the middle of the 1700s a Frenchman named Epée developed sign language. Epée was able to speak and hear, but he worked during most of his life as a teacher of deaf people in France. Epée developed a large number of vocabulary words for sign language. Epée taught these words to his deaf students. Epée’s system used mostly picture :image signs. We call them picture image signs because the signs create a picture. For example, the sign for sleep is to put both hands together, and then to place the hands flat against the right side of your face, and then to lower your head slightly to the right. This action was meant to show the position of sleep. So we call it a picture image sign.Lesson 7Section ITask 1: Learning a Foreign LanguageA.Multiple Choice. 1—4: bcaaB.True or False Questions. 1—4: FTTFC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Albert Humphries.2.Balham, London.3. 4 years.4.He has been going to an evening class and has watched quite a lot of the BBCtelevision programmes.5.They use a different book in the class.6.They make the same mistakes as he does.7.It means being able to put together the right groups of words and to say themin a reasonably accurate way.Task 2: In the LibraryA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: bbcacaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TTFTFTC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Round the corner.2. A 20p a day fine for each book.3.Tahiti.4.No.D.Blank-filling.1. 5 pounds, you damage them, entitles you, 2 records at a time, everything available,be much more popular than.2.telephone to renew the books.3.we get back, worth all the bother, some paperbacks in the airport, I’ve beensuch a nuisance.Section IITask 1: Lessoned World CollegesA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1．On the phone.2．Some information about the college.3．Robert Creighton.4．Julian’s friend in Spain.5．English.6．No. There are scholarships for all colleges, but parents will have to pay too.7．Yes. But academic ability is not the only thing important. Personal qualities will also be considered.8．Maturity, the ability to get on well with people from different countries.B.Blank-filling.1.the line, put you through to2.Pacific College, French, may be taught in Italian3.painting and modern dancing4.probably, the staff at the college, special activities, theatre studies,。
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Lesson 1Section ITask 1: This Is Your Life!A.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) to complete each of the following statements.1—6: caacbaB.True or False Questions.1—6: TFFFFTC.Identification.(1)—(b), (2)—(d), (3)—(f), (4)—(g), (5)—(a), (6)—(c), (7)—(e)plete the following résumé for Jason Douglas.Name: Jason DouglasFormer name: Graham SmithProfession: actorDate of birth: July 2, 19471952: started school1958: moved to Lane End Secondary School1966: went to the London School of Drama1969: left the London School of Drama1973: went to Hollywood1974: were in a movie with Maria MontroseTask 2: What Are Your Ambitions?A.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Radio Station QRX.2.For a survey.3.Four.4.Six.5.(1) What’s your name?(2) What do you do for a living?(3) What do you do for fun?(4) What’s the most exciting thing that’s happened to you recently?(5) Who do you admire most in this world?(6) What do you want to be doing five years from now?B.Fill in the following chart with answers that each interviewee gives to the questions.Section IIA.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) for each of the following questions.1—6: abaccbB.True or False Questions.1—4: FTFFC.Fill in the following chart with information about the journey the Roman army madeaccording to Trevor.Designation: D CompanyNumber of men: one hundred and moreJourney: from France to BritainMeans of transcript: boatWeather conditions: stormyFood: cat foodDrink: rain waterConditions of weapons after landing: uselessFighting: noneEquipment lost or damaged: boat lost, guns full of water, supplies of wine lostSoldiers killed or wounded: about ten survivors, all others drowned or killed by coldD.Point out what is not true in Trevor’s story.The following did not exist in Roman times:petrol, newspaper, matches, trousers, tinned food, taps, guns, wine bottles.50 BC could not appear on a coin. 50-55 BC is counting backwards.E.Fill in the blanks according to what you hear on the tape.1.terrible, stormy, or more of us, shut in, so bad, sick, stuffy.2.pushed up onto the sands, climbed out, jumping into the, struggling to the, up to my shoulder,freezing.3.came and took us away, joined, going into the camp, a hot meal, clean clothes, given our pay.Lesson 2Section ITask1: Film EditingA.True or False Questions.1—4: TFTFB.Fill in the following blanks to give a clear picture of what needs to be done before a film isready for distribution.1. The assistant:a. ―Synching up‖ which means matching sound and pictures according to the numbers stampedalong the edge of the film and sound tape.b. ―Logging‖ which means recording the detail version of the film and the sound in a log book.2. The film editor:a. Make a first selection of the best takes.b. Prepare a ―rough cut‖– an initial version of the film.c. Prepare the ―fine cut‖– the final form of the film.3. Others:a. Approve the fine cut.b. ―Dubbing‖ which means voices, music, background noises and sometimes special effects areput together.c. The ―neg‖cutters cut the original negatives on the film so that these match the edited filmexactly.Task 2: A Vision of the FutureA.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—6: abacccB.True of False Questions.1—4: TFTFC.Fill in the blanks to give a clear picture of the problems New York faces in the movie.1.40 million2.have no apartment, sleep on the steps of the building, crawl over sleeping people to get inside.3.nothing will grow, they never see the sun.4.soylent: soylent red, soylent yellow, and soylent green. 2, soybeans, soylent green, oceanplants.5.90 degree.6.electricity, ride bicycles to make it.Section IITask 1: American IndiansA.Answer the following questions briefly.1.1492.2.He thought that he had arrived in India.3.They were kind to them and wanted to help.4.(1) They wanted bigger farms and more land for themselves; (2) More immigrants came fromEurope.5.It was their mother. Everything came from and went back to their mother. And it was foreverybody.6.They started fighting back.7.By 1875 the Indians had lost the fight and had to live in ―reservations‖.8.The Indians are bad and the White man is good and brave in Hollywood films.B.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—4: acbcTask 2: New AustraliansA.Identification:1.(1)—(d), (2)—(b), (3)—(a), (4)—(c)2.(a) more than 15 million,(b) 160, 000,(c) the year 1851,(d) 700, 000B.True or False questions.1—6: FTFFTTC.Fill in the blanks with events connected with the following time expressions.1.Italiansa.the 1850s and 1860s: Different states in Italy were fighting for independence and someItalians went to Australia for political reasons. Some others went there for gold.b.1891: The first group of 300 Italians went to work in the sugar-cane fields of northernAustralia.c.The end of the 19th century: Some good Italian fishermen went to western Australia.2.Greeksa.1830: The first Greeks went to work in vineyards in south-eastern Australia.b.The 1860s; There were about 500 Greeks in Australia.c.1890; There were Greek Cafes and restaurants all over Sydney and out in the countryside.d.After WWII: Many Greeks arrived in Australia.Lesson 3Section ITask 1: I Don’t See It That WayA.Conversation 1:1.Choose the best answer for each of the following statements.(1) — (2): ba2.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)About 6 months ago.(2)It is defective and has ruined 4 of the customer’s favorite cassettes.(3) 6 months.(4)10 days ago.3.Blank-filling.(1)bend the rule, make an exception for, make an exception for(2)adding insult to injury, make good on(3)brought it in, hold me to, onB.Conversation 2:1.Multiple choice. (1) — (2): ba2.True or False Questions. (1) — (4): FTTTC.Conversation 3:1.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)Single.(2) 5 years.(3)He has been loyal to the company and worked quite hard.(4)Asking for a raise.(5)Bob does his job adequately, but he doesn’t do it well enough to deserve a raise.(6)Take more initiative and show more enthusiasm for the job.(7)To quit his job.(8)That’s a decision Bob will have to make for himself.Task 2: marriage CustomsA.Blank-filling.Speaker: Professor Robin StuartTopic: Marriage customs in different parts of the world; romantic business; arranged marriage; on the day of the wedding; arranged marriages; to have a look at one another; call the whole thing off; the wedding goes ahead; several wives.Conclusion: just as much chance of bringing happiness to the husband and wife as the Western systems of choosing marriage partners.B.True or False Questions. 1 — 3: TFTSection IITask 1: At the Dentist’sA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 4: baccB.True of False Questions. 1 — 6: FTFFTTTask 2: HiccupsA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.He wants her to help him stop his hiccups.2. 3 hours.3.Everything he can think of.4.She’ll give the man 5 pounds if he hiccups again.5.The man has stopped hiccupping and owes Rosemary 5 pounds.B.Identification.(1) —(b), (2) —(d), (3) —(e), (4) —(a), (5) —(c)Lesson 4Section ITask 1: Weather ForecastA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 2: acB.Fill in the following chart.Task 2: The 5 O’clock NewsA.Fill in the following chart.B.Give brief answers to the following questions based on the news report.1.It was closed down by government authorities.2.Testing confirmed that the town had been poisoned be the dumping of toxic chemicals in towndumps.3. 3 weeks ago.4.200.5.Headaches, stomachaches, faintness and dizziness.6.Toxic wastes had leaked into the ground and contaminated the water supply.7.All the residents should leave the area, until the chemical company responsible for the toxicwaste can determine whether the town can be cleaned up and made safe again.C.True of False Questions. 1—6: FTTFFTD.Fill in the following blanks (based on the news report).Teams Playing Result(1) Mexico — France 7 to 6(2) Canada — Argentina 3 to 3(3) Italy — Haiti2 to 1(with 30 minutes left to go)Section IITask 1: What Do You Like for Entertainment?A.Blank-filling.Reporter: Deborah TylerInterviewee: Students of the Brooklyn Academy of Dramatic ArtsMajor: Benny Gross —— pianoKimberley Martins —— modern danceB.Fill in the following chart about how often Benny and Kimberley go to the eight forms ofartistic entertainment.C.Rearrange the forms of artistic entertainment that Benny and Kimberley like, beginning withthe form that each one likes best.Benny: (3)—(1)—(4)—(6)—(2)—(8)Kimberley: (2)—(4)—(1)—(7)—(3)—(8)Task 2: Are You a Heavy Smoker?A.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbcbacC.Blank-filling.Name: Doris BradleySex: femaleAge: 32Amount: 3 packets of 20 a weekFirst experience:Time: at the age of 17Place: at a partyOffered by: boyfriend, not husbandFeeling; awfully grown-upLater: started smoking 2 or 3 a day and gradually increased.Experience of giving up smoking: twice1. Time: 6 months before getting marriedReason: saving upResult: only cut it down from 30 a day, still smoked a little2. Time: when expecting a babyReason: according to doctor’s adviceResult: gave up completely for 7 or 8 months and took it up a couple of weeks after the baby was born, because the baby was being bottle fed.Time when she smokes most:1. watching TV2. reading books3. in company4. with friendsTime when she never smokes:1. doing the housework2. on an empty stomachLesson 5Section ITask 1: An Unpleasant TripA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.The Isle of Wight.2.They were not pleased with their hotel.3.He decided to write to the Manager of Happytours.4. A travel Agency.5.The hotel and travel arrangements.6.They will never book any future holidays through Happytours.B.Fill in he blanks with the words used in the brochure and by Mr. Wilson to describe the hoteland travel arrangement.Task 2: At the Travel AgencyA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: acbbcaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTC.Fill in the blanks with the two things that Miss Bush will do.1.her two friends, to stop over with her on the way back.2.Mr. Adams to stop with her in Cairo.Section IIA Saturday AfternoonA.Identification.Name IdentificationGillian Dr. Carmichael’s new research assistantDr. Carmichael the president of St. Alfred’s HospitalMaurice Featherstone the gardener of the hospitalB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbaacaC.True or False Questions. 1—8: FFTF TFTTD.Fill in the blanks with information about Maurice.Name: Maurice FeatherstoneSex: maleAge: oldAppearance: clear, blue, honest eyes; white hair and a pinkish complexionTemperament: gentle and mild-manneredLength of stay in the hospital: 35 yearsReasons for entering the hospital:1.When he was 17, he burnt down his school.2.Over the next few years, there were a number of mysterious fires in his neighborhood.ter he tried to set fire to the family mansion.Visits from family members: No.Bills: paid on time.E.Blank-filling.1.slightly uneasy, unlocked the gates, waved her through2.withdrawn, depressed, normal, kept locked up, all of them, too dangerous to live in normalsociety.3.with the staff, a surprise, let him go out for the afternoon, flower show, quite excited, a birthdaycake, decorated the lounge.Lesson 6Section ITask 1: In the Path of the EarthquakeA.True or False Questions. 1—6: FTFTFFB.Map 1 is a layout of the Skinners’ farm. Mark out the plants and buildings in the map. Then inmap 2 draw a new plan of the Skinners farm after the quake.Map 1:1. farm house2. garden path3. cypress trees4. rose garden5. eucalyptus trees6. raspberry patch7. cow shed8. granaryMap 2:Task 2: A Funny Thing Happened to Me.A.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cabbcaB.Give brief answers to the following questions.st Friday.2.He was a student.3.In London.4.By taxi.5.The taxi got stuck in a traffic jam and the train had left by the time he got to the station.6. 1 hour.7.The station buffet.8.An evening newspaper, the ―Standard‖.9.At a table near the window.10.He did the crossword puzzle.C.True or False Questions.1—6: FFTTFTD.Blank-filling.1.reached across, opened, took one, dipped, into, popped it into.2.get up and go, pushed back, stood up, hurried out of.Section IIConsolidation: A Very Beautiful StoryA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1. A tape from Gentleman Jim.2.Yesterday.3.Jim’s wife.4.There was a message hidden in the tape.5.Half the police force in London and 3 experts.6.Nothing had been found yet.7.Happy memories and things.8.In his words.B.True or False Statements.1—8: FTFF TTFTC.Discuss with your classmates what message is hidden in Gentleman Jim’s recording.D.Listen to the 2nd part of the policeman’s discussion and list all the things they feel unusualabout Gentleman Jim’s recording.1.Jim keeps telling his wife to play the message over and over again.2.Jim tells his wife that she’ll find something comforting.3.Jim keeps saying ―very beautiful‖ over and over again.4.The speech doesn’t sound natural.E.Listen to Gentleman Jim’s recording again and work out the message.Answer: There are 2 gold bricks in the garden under the big red rose tree.Lesson 7Section ITask 1: Learning a Foreign LanguageA.Multiple Choice. 1—4: bcaaB.True or False Questions. 1—4: FTTFC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Albert Humphries.2.Balham, London.3. 4 years.4.He has been going to an evening class and has watched quite a lot of the BBC televisionprogrammes.5.They use a different book in the class.6.They make the same mistakes as he does.7.It means being able to put together the right groups of words and to say them in a reasonablyaccurate way.Task 2: In the LibraryA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: bbcacaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TTFTFTC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Round the corner.2. A 20p a day fine for each book.3.Tahiti.4.No.D.Blank-filling.1. 5 pounds, you damage them, entitles you, 2 records at a time, everything available, be muchmore popular than.2.telephone to renew the books.3.we get back, worth all the bother, some paperbacks in the airport, I’ve been such a nuisance. Section IITask 1: Lessoned World CollegesA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1．On the phone.2．Some information about the college.3．Robert Creighton.4．Julian’s friend in Spain.5．English.6．No. There are scholarships for all colleges, but parents will have to pay too.7．Yes. But academic ability is not the only thing important. Personal qualities will also be considered.8．Maturity, the ability to get on well with people from different countries.B.Blank-filling.1.the line, put you through to2.Pacific College, French, may be taught in Italian3.painting and modern dancing4.probably, the staff at the college, special activities, theatre studies, environmental work,take partTask 2: I Remember …A.Multiple Choice. 1—6: baabcaB.True or False Questions. 1—8: TTTF FTTTLesson 8Section ITask 1: TwinsA.Multiple Choice.1—6: acbcabB.Blank-filling.Name: Laura and SarahSex: femaleSimilarities: 1. blonde2. brown eyes3. same height4. same weight5. same size6. same shoesDifferences: 1. Laura is single, but Sarah has a well-fed happy husband and 4 healthy children.2. When Laura was learning to type, Sarah was washing up.3. When Laura was writing articles for the school newspaper, Sarah was knitting.4. When Laura was in Panama, doing her first job for Lessoned Information Services,Sarah was having her second child.C.True or False Questions.1—2: TFTask 2: Genetic Make-upA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Alan and Barbara.2.At lunch time.3.An article about twins and coincidences.4.because it suggests criminals are born and not made.5.Somebody was born with the potential to become a criminal.6.The ones that regard crime as a way of life and see the police as enemy.7.Similar qualities are necessary to become a successful criminal or a first-class policeman.8.Men who might easily be in jail.B.Fill in the blanks with information about the twins.1.bound to act in a particular way.2. a particular set of genes, potential criminal, brought up in a particular way3.get bored with, want action, pretty strong charactersSection IITask 1: Can I Take a Message?A.Multiple Choice. 1—2: acB.Blank-filling.1.Message 1:Caller’s name: Mary RobertsCaller’s number: 772-1852Message: Call back at that number till 12:30 or between 2 and 5 this afternoon.2.Message 2:Caller’s name: Mr. BrownCaller’s number: 743-9821Message: Cancel the lunch appointment for tomorrow noon, because he is out of town for a while. Please call and reschedule.3.Message 3:Caller’s name: Mrs. TurnerMessage: She won’t be home until 8 o’clock. She’s working late.4.Message 4:Caller’s name: WendyMessage: Ticket for Puerto Rico is booked. That’s Pan Am Flight 226, leaving Tuesday the 12that 8 am. Tickets will be sent over later this afternoon.5.Message 5:Caller’s name: Juan SalvadeMessage: He’ll call back about the meeting next Wednesday.C.Blank-filling.1.May I take a message?2.out of town, offer my apologies to, have him call me3.just a minute, can I hold you for a second?4.holdingTask 2: Night FlightA.True or False Questions. 1—6: FTTFTFB.Multiple Choice. 1—8: bacba cbcC.Blank-filling.1.dramatically, moaning and groaning, doubled up, unconscious2.at the controls, shaking slightly3.on the horizon, the lights of the runway, beyond the city4.thump, hit the tarmac, raced along, to a haltD.Answer the following questions.1.She discovered that two passengers had been sick.2.Because the captain was lying behind the door unconscious.3.Because she was afraid that would cause a general panic.4.When the plane had circled over Brisbane Airport for over half an hour.Lesson 9Section IWilling to TrainA.True or False Questions. 1—4: TTFTB.Fill in the blanks with information about Catherine based on her own statement.Name: Catherine HuntQualifications: 1. qualifications from school, very good results2. certificates for ballet and for playing the pianoInterests: 1. tennis2. swimming3. travelling4. talking to peopleIntelligence: reasonably intelligentC.Give brief answers to the following questions1.Dancing and music2. A good girl. A bit lazy and disorganized sometimes, but very bright.3.Be a teacher or a vet.4.Because she believes that Cathy likes working with young children and looking after sickanimals.5.She wants to talk to Cathy, not her mother.6.No. she is bright enough to be a vet and wants to find something different from school work.7.Yes, if it is for something useful.8.Nursing, because she has good qualifications in English and Maths.9.Very hard work, not very pleasant sometimes.10.At first she is afraid she is not good enough. Later she thinks she should enjoy that.plete the following sentences.1. a little girl, very keen on, a music teacher or something, to train for, the right job2.to lessons, six, I suppose, for the rest of, music, lonely3.France, the school choir, talking to people, real interests4.being a hairdresser, people, do something properly, very worthwhile5.do look after, looked after, run over by a car, mind, too worriedSection IITask 1: How Do Others Think of My Job?A.Fill in the following chart.B.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Clever, artistic, very noisy.2.To Mr. S. Andrews.3.The company does put Mr. or Ms. In front of the names on its departmental list4.Nursing. Being a male nurse, he has more contact with the patients and a long termresponsibility for their welfare.5.They travel and have wife at every port.6.No.7.She is learning a lot about hair and how to get along with people and is gaining confidence.8.She will be able to start her own business and earn five times as much as the teachers.Task 2: Job StereotypesA.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTFTFB.Multiple Choice. 1—8: abaab cbbC.Re-list the professions in the survey, beginning with the one that the children took as the mostfavorite.1. lawyer 6. civil engineer2. accountant 7. electrical engineer3. physicist 8. mechanical engineer4. biologist 9. Sales representative5. economist 10. estate agentD.Blank-filling.1.―dirty job‖, ―low status‖, ―subordinate‖, take orders, give orders2.interesting, well paidLesson 10Section ITask 1: News Summary 1A.True or False Questions. 1—5: FFTFTB.Blank-filling.1.the local British Steel Corporation’s headquarters, closure plans2.doctors, nurses and other staff, grown even faster3.another 31 million pounds, poorer areas, regional development fund, 13.5 million pounds, 10million pounds, industrial improvement, road works4.17, 5, 2, 2, landed illegally, the first 9 months, 7 more5.derailed local train, disrupted rail services, the south of EnglandTask 2; News Summary 2A.Multiple Choice. 1—4: bcacB.Answer the following questions briefly.1. A double-barrelled.2.The girl’s brother.3.When the girl was being overpowered by police officers.4.Into the ceiling.5. A 23-year-old electronics worker and a 55-year-old housewife.6.They are doing well.7. 2 months ago.8.125 pounds with 25 pounds costs.9. A woman was killed when a chimney on a house collapsed and 2 men were killed when theircar crashed into a fallen tree.10.More high winds and rain.Section IITask 1: British NewspapersA.True or False Questions. 1—4: FTTFB.Multiple Choice. 1—3: babC.Fill in the blanks with information about Professor Hill’s favourite paper.News: (1) Political matters are covered in full.(2) The editorial column may support government policy on one issue and oppose it onanother.Book Reviews: a whole page for it.Art: a whole page for the latest happenings in the theatre, the cinema and the world of art.Economics: (1) Stock Exchange prices are quoted daily.(2) Exchange rates of the world’s major currencies are reported daily.Sports: The correspondents are among the best.Reader’s Letters: The standard is first–class.Task 2: EccentricityA.Answer the following questions.1. A person who behaves in a totally different manner from those in the society he lives in.2.Not specifically.3.He used to share his house openly with the strangest animals and sample them as food.4.The hermit.B.True or False questions. 1—8: FFTT TTFFC.Fill in the blanks.1.touch his food, wrap, in a tissue, picking, up, a barber, too often, grew down to his waist。
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listen to this中级原文Listen to This - An Intermediate Original ArticleTitle: The Power of Music: A Journey of EmotionsIntroduction:Music has the remarkable ability to touch our hearts and souls, transporting us to a world of emotions. It serves as a universal language, capable of transcending cultural barriers and connecting people from all walks of life. In this article, we explore the transformative power of music and its impact on our emotional well-being.The Melody of Memories:Music has the incredible ability to evoke vivid memories and emotions. Have you ever listened to a song from your childhood and suddenly found yourself transported back in time, reliving those precious moments? The power of music lies in its ability to trigger emotions associated with specific memories, whether they be joy, sadness, or nostalgia. Each note and lyric has the potential to unlock a flood of emotions, creating a unique experience for every listener.Finding Solace in Sadness:In times of sadness or heartache, music has the power to heal andprovide solace. Whether it's a melancholic melody or heartfelt lyrics, music helps us process our emotions and find comfort in our pain. It acts as a companion, validating our feelings and reminding us that we are not alone in our struggles. Through music, we can find catharsis and emerge stronger, ready to face the world with renewed resilience.Empowering and Motivating:Music has the ability to inspire and motivate us in ways we never thought possible. From anthems that ignite a sense of unity and empowerment to energetic beats that fuel our determination, music has been a driving force behind some of the greatest achievements in history. Whether it's overcoming personal obstacles or fighting for social change, music provides the soundtrack to our journeys, giving us the strength to persevere and make a difference.The Universal Language:One of the most remarkable aspects of music is its ability to connect people across cultures and languages. Regardless of whether we understand the lyrics or the cultural context, we can still feel the raw emotions conveyed through the music. It serves as a bridge, fostering understanding and empathy between individuals who may otherwise be separated by barriers. Music has the power to bring us closer together, reminding us of our shared humanity.Conclusion:Music is a powerful tool that has the ability to transport us to different emotional landscapes. It allows us to relive cherished memories, find solace in times of sadness, and empowers us to overcome challenges. Through its universal language, music connects us with others, fostering a sense of unity and understanding. So, the next time you listen to a song, let yourself be swept away by the emotions it invokes, and embrace the transformative power of music.。
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英语中级听力参考答案Answer Keys to Listen to This: 2Edited by莫显良、马军军、张凤英、陈燕L 1L 2L 3L 4L 5L 6L 7L 8L 9L 10 L 11L 12L 13L 14L 15L 16L 17L 18L 19L 20 L 21L 22L 23L 24L 25L 26L 27L 28L 29L 30 L 31L 32L 33L 34L 35L 36Lesson 1Section ITask 1: This Is Your Life!A.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) to complete each of the following statements.1—6: caacbaB.True or False Questions.1—6: TFFFFTC.Identification.(1)—(b), (2)—(d), (3)—(f), (4)—(g), (5)—(a), (6)—(c), (7)—(e)plete the following résumé for Jason Douglas.Name: Jason DouglasFormer name: Graham SmithProfession: actorDate of birth: July 2, 19471952: started school1958: moved to Lane End Secondary School1966: went to the London School of Drama1969: left the London School of Drama1973: went to Hollywood1974: were in a movie with Maria MontroseTask 2: What Are Your Ambitions?A.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Radio Station QRX.2.For a survey.3.Four.4.Six.5.(1) What’s your name?(2) What do you do for a living?(3) What do you do for fun?(4) What’s the most exciting thing that’s happened to you recently?(5) Who do you admire most in this world?(6) What do you want to be doing five years from now?B.Fill in the following chart with answers that each interviewee gives to the questions.Section IIA.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) for each of the following questions.1—6: abaccbB.True or False Questions.1—4: FTFFC.Fill in the following chart with information about the journey the Roman army madeaccording to Trevor.Designation: D CompanyNumber of men: one hundred and moreJourney: from France to BritainMeans of transcript: boatWeather conditions: stormyFood: cat foodDrink: rain waterConditions of weapons after landing: uselessFighting: noneEquipment lost or damaged: boat lost, guns full of water, supplies of wine lostSoldiers killed or wounded: about ten survivors, all others drowned or killed by coldD.Point out what is not true in Trevor’s story.The following did not exist in Roman times:petrol, newspaper, matches, trousers, tinned food, taps, guns, wine bottles.50 BC could not appear on a coin. 50-55 BC is counting backwards.E.Fill in the blanks according to what you hear on the tape.1.terrible, stormy, or more of us, shut in, so bad, sick, stuffy.2.pushed up onto the sands, climbed out, jumping into the, struggling to the, up to my shoulder,freezing.3.came and took us away, joined, going into the camp, a hot meal, clean clothes, given our pay. Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: trying to write a letterReason: The speaker’s question suggests he needs a quiet surrounding to do something.2.Hint: the first speaker is a guest complaining about the conditions of Room 43 which is asingle room. The second speaker is a hotel clerk who suggests that the guest move to a double room.Answer: is the only single room available at the momentReason: The phrase “I’m afraid” often suggests a negative or unsatisfying answer.3.Answer: Where on earth did you get it?Reason: The second speaker’s surprised tone shows that the money is out of her expectation and she must be curious about how it is gained.4.Answer: You mustn’t discriminate against someone just because they are married.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.5.Answer: I wouldn’t mind being a prince.Reason: The man’s questioning tone shows he doesn’t agree with the woman.6.Answer: I’m not a workaholic.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.7.Answer: he had been.Reason: “But” and “possibly” both give some hint.Task 2: DictationPassage 1: The KnowledgeBecoming a London tax i driver isn’t easy. In order to obtain a licence to drive a taxi in London, candidates have to pass a detailed examination. They have to learn not only the streets, landmarks and hotels, but also the quickest way to get there. This is called “The Knowledge” by London Cab drivers and it can take years of study and practice to get ‘The Knowledge’. Candidates are examined not only on the quickest routes but also on the quickest routes at different times of the day. People who want to pass the examination spend much of their free time driving or even cycling around London, studying maps and learning the huge street directory by heart.Passage 2: The UndergroundTravelling on the London underground (the ‘tube’) presents few difficulties for visitors because of the clear colour- coded maps. It is always useful to have plenty of spare change with you because there are often long queues at the larger stations. If you have enough change you can buy your ticket from a machine. You will find signs which list the stations in alphabetical order, with the correct fares, near the machines. There are automatic barriers which are operated by the tickets. You should keep the ticket, because it is checked at the destination.Lesson 2Section ITask1: Film EditingA.True or False Questions.1—4: TFTFB.Fill in the following blanks to give a clear picture of what needs to be done before a film isready for distribution.1. The assistant:a. “Synching up” which means matching sound and pictures according to the numbers stampedalong the edge of the film and sound tape.b. “Logging” which means recording the detail version of the film and the sound in a log book.2. The film editor:a. Make a first selection of the best takes.b. Prepare a “rough cut”– an initial version of the film.c. Prepare the “fine cut”– the final form of the film.3. Others:a. Approve the fine cut.b. “Dubbing” which means voices, music, background noises and sometimes special effects areput together.c. The “neg”cutters cut the original negatives on the film so that these match the edited filmexactly.Task 2: A Vision of the FutureA.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—6: abacccB.True of False Questions.1—4: TFTFC.Fill in the blanks to give a clear picture of the problems New York faces in the movie.1.40 million2.have no apartment, sleep on the steps of the building, crawl over sleeping people to get inside.3.nothing will grow, they never see the sun.4.soylent: soylent red, soylent yellow, and soylent green. 2, soybeans, soylent green, oceanplants.5.90 degree.6.electricity, ride bicycles to make it.Section IITask 1: American IndiansA.Answer the following questions briefly.1.1492.2.He thought that he had arrived in India.3.They were kind to them and wanted to help.4.(1) They wanted bigger farms and more land for themselves; (2) More immigrants came fromEurope.5.It was their mother. Everything came from and went back to their mother. And it was foreverybody.6.They started fighting back.7.By 1875 the Indians had lost the fight and had to live in “reservations”.8.The Indians are bad and the White man is good and brave in Hollywood films.B.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—4: acbcTask 2: New AustraliansA.Identification:1.(1)—(d), (2)—(b), (3)—(a), (4)—(c)2.(a) more than 15 million,(b) 160, 000,(c) the year 1851,(d) 700, 000B.True or False questions.1—6: FTFFTTC.Fill in the blanks with events connected with the following time expressions.1.Italiansa.the 1850s and 1860s: Different states in Italy were fighting for independence and someItalians went to Australia for political reasons. Some others went there for gold.b.1891: The first group of 300 Italians went to work in the sugar-cane fields of northernAustralia.c.The end of the 19th century: Some good Italian fishermen went to western Australia.2.Greeksa.1830: The first Greeks went to work in vineyards in south-eastern Australia.b.The 1860s; There were about 500 Greeks in Australia.c.1890; There were Greek Cafes and restaurants all over Sydney and out in the countryside.d.After WWII: Many Greeks arrived in Australia.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: It’s good exercise. Keeps you fit.Reason: The word “yeah”suggests that the boy will say something in agreement with the woman’s comment.2.Answer: We turn the music up really loud and start dancing.Reason: The phrase “why not” suggests that the boys will simply dance in the street.3.Answer: They can’t do it like me yet.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.4.Answer: It’s a very old book.Reason: The word “actually” also suggests an opposite meaning.5.Answer: Write down your address and I’ll get the boy to bring them round.Reason: The conversation takes place in a store. If the store owner agrees to deliver the goods, the only thing he wants to know will be the address of the customer.6.Answer: Tell us all about it over dinner.Reason: The woman sounds very much interested in the man’s experience. So she will certainly ask the man to tell her something about it.Task 2: DictationThe Foolish FrogOnce upon a time a big, fat frog lived in a tiny shallow pond. He knew every plant and stone in it, and he could swim across it easily. He was the biggest creature in the pond, so he was very important. When he croaked, the water-snails listened politely. And the water-beetles always swam behind him. He was very happy there.One day, while he was catching flies, a pretty dragon-fly passed by. ‘You’re a very fine frog,’ she sang, ‘but why don’t you live in a bigger pond? Come to my pond. You’ll find a lot of frogs there. You’ll meet some fine fish, and you’ 11 see the dangerous ducks. And you must see our lovely water-lilies. Life in a large pond is wonderful!’‘Perhaps it is rather dull here,’ thought the foolish frog. So he hopped after the dragon-fly.But he didn’t like the big, d eep pond. It was full of strange plants. The water-snails were rude to him, and he was afraid of the ducks. The fish didn’t like him, and he was the smallest frog there. He was lonely and unhappy.He sat on a water-lily leaf and croaked sadly to himself, ‘I don’t like it here. I think I’ll go home tomorrow.’But a hungry heron flew down and swallowed him up for supper.Lesson 3Section ITask 1: I Don’t See It That WayA.Conversation 1:1.Choose the best answer for each of the following statements.(1) — (2): ba2.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)About 6 months ago.(2)It is defective and has ruined 4 of the customer’s favorite cassettes.(3) 6 months.(4)10 days ago.3.Blank-filling.(1)bend the rule, make an exception for, make an exception for(2)adding insult to injury, make good on(3)brought it in, hold me to, onB.Conversation 2:1.Multiple choice. (1) — (2): ba2.True or False Questions. (1) — (4): FTTTC.Conversation 3:1.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)Single.(2) 5 years.(3)He has been loyal to the company and worked quite hard.(4)Asking for a raise.(5)Bob does his job adequately, but he doesn’t do it well enough to deserve a raise.(6)Take more initiative and show more enthusiasm for the job.(7)To quit his job.(8)That’s a decision Bob will have to make for himself.Task 2: marriage CustomsA.Blank-filling.Speaker: Professor Robin StuartTopic: Marriage customs in different parts of the world; romantic business; arranged marriage; on the day of the wedding; arranged marriages; to have a look at one another; call the whole thing off; the wedding goes ahead; several wives.Conclusion: just as much chance of bringing happiness to the husband and wife as the Western systems of choosing marriage partners.B.True or False Questions. 1 — 3: TFTSection IITask 1: At the Dentist’sA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 4: baccB.True of False Questions. 1 — 6: FTFFTTTask 2: HiccupsA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.He wants her to help him stop his hiccups.2. 3 hours.3.Everything he can think of.4.She’ll give the man 5 pounds if he hiccups again.5.The man has stopped hiccupping and owes Rosemary 5 pounds.B.Identification.(1) —(b), (2) —(d), (3) —(e), (4) —(a), (5) —(c)Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: the Chinese then?Reason: “What about” suggests an alternative.2.Answer: they’ll still be hot when you get back.Reason: The woman’s words suggest that the shop is very close to their home.3.Hint: The woman is asking the man to buy a pack of fish and chips from a nearby shop.Answer: there’s a queue.Reason: The phrase “not if” suggests a condition that hinders the fulfillment of an action.4.Answer: a good idea.Reason: The word “yes” shows an agreement.5.Answer: being a machine for that money.Reason: “I wouldn’t mind” suggests that the man will do what the woman doesn’t want because of certain attractive conditions.6.Answer: I want to play drums.Reason: The earlier sentence suggests that the man does not play drum for money.Consequently the explanation must be that he enjoys playing it.Task 2: DictationSleepIt’s clear that eve ryone needs to sleep. Most people rarely think about how and why they sleep, however. We know that if we sleep well, we feel rested. If we don’t sleep enough, we often feel tired and irritable. It seems there are two purposes of sleep: physical rest and emotional and psychological rest: We need to rest our bodies and our minds. Both are important in order for us to be healthy. Each night we alternate between two kinds of sleep: active sleep and passive sleep. The passive sleep gives our body the rest that’s needed and prepares us for active sleep, in which dreaming occurs.Throughout the night, people alternate between passive and active sleep. The brain rests, then it becomes active, then dreaming occurs. The cycle is repeated: the brain rests, then it becomes active, then dreaming occurs. This cycle is repeated several times throughout the night~. During eight hours of sleep, people dream for a total d one and half hours on the average.Lesson 4Section ITask 1: Weather ForecastA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 2: acB.Fill in the following chart.Task 2: The 5 O ’clock News A. Fill in the following chart.B. Give brief answers to the following questions based on the news report.1. It was closed down by government authorities.2. Testing confirmed that the town had been poisoned be the dumping of toxic chemicals in towndumps.3. 3 weeks ago.4. 200.5. Headaches, stomachaches, faintness and dizziness.6. Toxic wastes had leaked into the ground and contaminated the water supply.7. All the residents should leave the area, until the chemical company responsible for the toxicwaste can determine whether the town can be cleaned up and made safe again. C. True of False Questions.1—6: FTTFFTD. Fill in the following blanks (based on the news report).Teams PlayingResult (1) Mexico — France 7 to 6 (2) Canada — Argentina 3 to 3 (3) Italy — Haiti(with 30 minutes left to go)2 to 1Section IITask 1: What Do You Like for Entertainment?A.Blank-filling.Reporter: Deborah TylerInterviewee: Students of the Brooklyn Academy of Dramatic ArtsMajor: Benny Gross —— pianoKimberley Martins —— modern danceB.Fill in the following chart about how often Benny and Kimberley go to the eight forms ofartistic entertainment.C.Rearrange the forms of artistic entertainment that Benny and Kimberley like, beginning withthe form that each one likes best.Benny: (3)—(1)—(4)—(6)—(2)—(8)Kimberley: (2)—(4)—(1)—(7)—(3)—(8)Task 2: Are You a Heavy Smoker?A.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbcbacC.Blank-filling.Name: Doris BradleySex: femaleAge: 32Amount: 3 packets of 20 a weekFirst experience:Time: at the age of 17Place: at a partyOffered by: boyfriend, not husbandFeeling; awfully grown-upLater: started smoking 2 or 3 a day and gradually increased.Experience of giving up smoking: twice1. Time: 6 months before getting marriedReason: saving upResult: only cut it down from 30 a day, still smoked a little2. Time: when expecting a babyReason: according to doctor’s adviceResult: gave up completely for 7 or 8 months and took it up a couple of weeks after the baby was born, because the baby was being bottle fed.Time when she smokes most:1. watching TV2. reading books3. in company4. with friendsTime when she never smokes:1. doing the housework2. on an empty stomachSection IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: They’d be exhausted at the end of each performance.Reason: “Otherwise” suggests a result of the opposite condition.2.Answer: I enjoyed it very much.Reason: “Apart from that I must say” often suggests an opposite statement to earlier comments.3.Answer: I stayed up late to finish it.Reason: “And” suggests that the speaker would finish the book at one sit.4.Answer: the book never really got started at all.Reason: After an opinion of agreement, the phrase “in fact” suggests a further comment; the expression “it’s only honest to say” usually introduces a confession- something whichis probably not as good as the one mentioned.5.Answer: I tend to skip parts that don’t really hold my interest.Reason: “Otherwise” sugges ts a result of the opposite condition.6.Answer: it was rather long.Reason: “I must admit” suggests an agreement to the other person’s opinion.Task 2: DictationBooks Belong to the PastSir,I visited my old school yesterday. It hasn’t changed in thirty years. The pupils were sitting in the same desks and reading the same books. When are schools going to move into the modern world? Books belong to the past. In our homes radio and television bring us knowledge of the world. We can see and hear the truth for ourselves. If we want entertainment most of us prefer a modern film to a classical novel. In the business world computers store information, so that we no longer need encyclopaedias and dictionaries. But in the schools teachers and pupils still use books. There should be a radio and television set in every classroom, and a library of tapes and records in every school. The children of today will rarely open a book when they leave school. The children of tomorrow won’t need to read and Write at all.M. P. MillerLondonLesson 5Section ITask 1: An Unpleasant TripA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.The Isle of Wight.2.They were not pleased with their hotel.3.He decided to write to the Manager of Happytours.4. A travel Agency.5.The hotel and travel arrangements.6.They will never book any future holidays through Happytours.B.Fill in he blanks with the words used in the brochure and by Mr. Wilson to describe the hoteland travel arrangement.Task 2: At the Travel AgencyA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: acbbcaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTC.Fill in the blanks with the two things that Miss Bush will do.1.her two friends, to stop over with her on the way back.2.Mr. Adams to stop with her in Cairo.Section IIA Saturday AfternoonA.Identification.Name IdentificationGillian Dr. Carmichael’s new research assistantDr. Carmichael the president of St. Alfred’s HospitalMaurice Featherstone the gardener of the hospitalB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbaacaC.True or False Questions. 1—8: FFTF TFTTD.Fill in the blanks with information about Maurice.Name: Maurice FeatherstoneSex: maleAge: oldAppearance: clear, blue, honest eyes; white hair and a pinkish complexionTemperament: gentle and mild-manneredLength of stay in the hospital: 35 yearsReasons for entering the hospital:1.When he was 17, he burnt down his school.2.Over the next few years, there were a number of mysterious fires in his neighborhood.ter he tried to set fire to the family mansion.Visits from family members: No.Bills: paid on time.E.Blank-filling.1.slightly uneasy, unlocked the gates, waved her through2.withdrawn, depressed, normal, kept locked up, all of them, too dangerous to live in normalsociety.3.with the staff, a surprise, let him go out for the afternoon, flower show, quite excited, a birthdaycake, decorated the lounge.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: he fails to employ the correct question form.Reason: “Consequently” suggests a result of the facts mentioned earlier.2.Answer: difficulties may still arise.Reason: “even when” suggests that in spite facts, something else still exists.3.Answer: the student may not have clearly heard what was said.Reason: “In other words” is often followed by an explanation in clearer and easier words.4.Answer: may feel angry at receiving such orders.Reason: “However” suggests an opposite fact.5.Answer: whether crops should be used to produce food or should be used to produce fuel.Reason: “That is” is also followed by an explanation.6.Answer: a small industrial sector.Reason: “At the same time” suggests the coexistence of two things. Here prediction is also based on common knowledge.Task 2: DictationThe School Holidays Are Too LongToday the children of this country have at last returned to work. After two months’ holiday pupilshave started a new term. How many adults get such long holidays? Two to four weeks in the summer and public holidays--that’s all the working man gets. As for the average woman, she’s lucky to get a holiday at all. Children don’t need such long holidays. In term-time they start work later and finish earlier than anyone else.In the holidays most of them get bored, and some get into trouble. What a waste! If their overworked parents were given more free time instead, everyone would be happier.This isn’t just a national problem either--it’s worldwide.Dates may be different from country to country, b ut the pattern’s the same. Why should children do half as much work and get twice as much holiday as their parents?Lesson 6Section ITask 1: In the Path of the EarthquakeA.True or False Questions. 1—6: FTFTFFB.Map 1 is a layout of the Skinners’ farm. Mark out the plants and buildings in the map. Then inmap 2 draw a new plan of the Skinners farm after the quake.Map 1:1. farm house2. garden path3. cypress trees4. rose garden5. eucalyptus trees6. raspberry patch7. cow shed8. granaryMap 2:Task 2: A Funny Thing Happened to Me.A.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cabbcaB.Give brief answers to the following questions.st Friday.2.He was a student.3.In London.4.By taxi.5.The taxi got stuck in a traffic jam and the train had left by the time he got to the station.6. 1 hour.7.The station buffet.8.An evening newspaper, the “Standard”.9.At a table near the window.10.He did the crossword puzzle.C.True or False Questions.1—6: FFTTFTD.Blank-filling.1.reached across, opened, took one, dipped, into, popped it into.2.get up and go, pushed back, stood up, hurried out of.Section IIConsolidation: A Very Beautiful StoryA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1. A tape from Gentleman Jim.2.Yesterday.3.Jim’s wife.4.There was a message hidden in the tape.5.Half the police force in London and 3 experts.6.Nothing had been found yet.7.Happy memories and things.8.In his words.B.True or False Statements.1—8: FTFF TTFTC.Discuss with your classmates what message is hidden in Gentleman Jim’s recording.D.Listen to the 2nd part of the policeman’s discussion and list all the things they feel unusualabout Gentleman Jim’s recording.1.Jim keeps telling his wife to play the message over and over again.2.Jim tells his wife that she’ll find something comforting.3.Jim keeps saying “very beautiful” over and over again.4.The speech doesn’t sound natural.E.Listen to Gentleman Jim’s recording again and work out the message.Answer: There are 2 gold bricks in the garden under the big red rose tree.Section IIITask 1: Listening to Predict1.Answer: a glance at the headings of sections or sub-sections will show the order in which theitems are introduced.Reason: “In addition” is followed by a supplementary idea. Prediction here is also based on common knowledge.2.Answer: providing a summary which can be re-read later.Reason: “As well as” is often followed by an idea of the same importance as the one before “as well as”.3.Answer: may not appear in a bibliography.Reason: “However” suggests an opposite idea.4.Answer: (no more than try to cover the most important ones here.Reason: “Therefore” suggests a result.5.Answer: it doesn’t.Reason: “Unfortunately” suggests that something opposite to one’s expectation will happen.6.Answer: it’s still important.Reason: “Though” suggests that in spite of the fact that follows, something still happens. Task 2: DictationSign LanguageDeaf people, people who can’t hear, are still able to communicate quite well with a special language. It’s called sign language.The speaker of sign language uses hand gestures in order to communicate. Basic sign language has been used for a long, long time, but sign language wasn’t really developed until about 250 years ago. In the middle of the 1700s a Frenchman named Epée developed sign language. Epée was able to speak and hear, but he worked during most of his life as a teacher of deaf people in France. Epée developed a large number of vocabulary words for sign language. Epée taught these words to his deaf students. Epée’s system used mostly picture :image signs. We call them picture image signsbecause the signs create a picture. For example, the sign for sleep is to put both hands together, and then to place the hands flat against the right side of your face, and then to lower your head slightly to the right. This action was meant to show the position of sleep. So we call it a picture image sign.Lesson 7Section ITask 1: Learning a Foreign LanguageA.Multiple Choice. 1—4: bcaaB.True or False Questions. 1—4: FTTFC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Albert Humphries.2.Balham, London.3. 4 years.4.He has been going to an evening class and has watched quite a lot of the BBC televisionprogrammes.5.They use a different book in the class.6.They make the same mistakes as he does.7.It means being able to put together the right groups of words and to say them in a reasonablyaccurate way.Task 2: In the LibraryA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: bbcacaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TTFTFTC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Round the corner.2. A 20p a day fine for each book.3.Tahiti.4.No.D.Blank-filling.1. 5 pounds, you damage them, entitles you, 2 records at a time, everything available, be muchmore popular than.2.telephone to renew the books.3.we get back, worth all the bother, some paperbacks in the airport, I’ve been such a nuisance.Section IITask 1: Lessoned World CollegesA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1．On the phone.2．Some information about the college.3．Robert Creighton.4．Julian’s friend in Spain.。
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书评篇先来说一说这本书究竟好在哪里。
个人认为，不管是对于鸭友们来说，还是想从长远来看提高听力来说，这都是一本不可多得的好书。
《中级听力》共两册，一本学生用书，一本教师用书。
学生用书中首先是vocabulary。
帮助大家认识和了解一些听力中会遇到的生词。
这些词当然是要背的了，都是一些很基本很常用的词。
至于那些专有名词也是要留心看的，虽然没必要背下来怎么写，但一定要知道是什么意思、怎么发音以及其后蕴藏的文化背景。
这些对于我们了解英语国家是很有帮助的。
同样的，cultural notes也能帮助我们了解西方文化，跟那些专有名词相得益彰，也要注意哦。
练习主要分为单选、对错、搭配、填空、问答、列举等。
这些题型是很针对听力的考查点的，能锻炼到我们在听力材料中定位关键词的能力、即时判断的能力和速记的能力。
想一想，要是这些本领都能熟练掌握，雅思听力就是小菜一碟了嘛！这本书还好在它的section 3，教了我们两个在听力中很了不得的本事——How to predict?和Note-taking。
有了这两个法宝，我们的通篇听力理解会变得很简单。
在section 3中，题型主要有Learning to predict，dictation，learning to rephrase，recognizing the main idea，main ideas and supporting details和note-taking。
都是针对那两个很了不得的本事设计的练习。
有理论有实践，只要勤加练习就一定对得起这本书的。
教师用书说白了就是一本答案书。
帮我们对对答案，看到底做对了多少题啊，参考一下原文材料看自己到底听懂了多少啊。
不过要是能更有效的利用这本书的话，收获一定多到你意外！个人认为，使用《中级听力》，学生用书可要可不要，但是教师用书是一定不能少滴！后面就会谈到究竟怎么用它。
战略篇战略篇想要切实提高听力，是一定要用精听的。
泛听只能在很大程度上助长你不切实际的自信心。
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Lesson One Section One:Tapescript.Dialogue 1:—Hello, I want a cab.—OK. What address is it?—1120 East 32nd Street.—Right. The cab will be there in a few minutes. Dialogue 2:—What’s your job?—I’m an accountant.—Oh! Do you enjoy it?—No. I don’t really like it. It’s boring.Dialogue 3:—Where do you come from?—Indonesia.—Oh! Which part?—Jakarta.—Really?Dialogue 4:—Can you speak German?—Yes, I can. I speak it very well.—Where did you learn it?—I lived in Germany when I was a child.—What else can you speak?—Well, I know a little Italian.Dialogue 5:—I think a businessman should be good-looking. —No, I don’t agree.Dialogue 6:—Would you like a drink?—No, thank you. I don’t drink.—Are you sure?—Yes. I’m quite sure. Thank you very much.—What about a soft drink then?—Oh, alright. Lemonade would be fine.Dialogue 7:—Thank you very much for the meal.—Not at all. I’m glad you could come.—You must come and have a meal with me some time. —Yes. That would be nice.Dialogue 8:—Have you heard about the Prime Minister?—No.—She's gone to China!—Really!Dialogue 9:—How do you spell interesting?—I-N-T-E-R-E-S-T-I-N-G.—Thank you very much.Dialogue 10:—Would you mind passing the salt, please?—Certainly.Section Two:Tapescript.A.Discussion.Tim talked to Harry about the lecture.Harry: What did you think of the lecture?Tim: I thought it was very interesting.Harry: Did you really?Tim: Yes, didn’t you?Harry: Certainly not. I thought he talked a lot of rubbish.Tim: So you think you know more than he does.Harry: Well, take coal for instance.Tim: What about it?Harry: Coal won’t become important again.Tim: Why not?Harry: It’s too dirty. They won’t be able to find people to work down coal mines in the future. Tim: They’ll invent new kinds of machinery.Harry: Nonsense. The only sort of power they’ll use in the future is atomic power.B.Interview.A reporter from a local newspaper is interviewing some students on the subject of students and money.Reporter: Excuse me, are you a student?Student 1: Yes, I am.Reporter: Forgive my asking you, but do you have to take a part-time job in the holidays? Student 1: Not really. My parents are fairly well off, so I get an allowance from my father. Reporter: You're lucky, aren’t you?Student 1: I suppose so.Reporter: What about you? Are your parents wealthy?Student 2: No, certainly not.Reporter: Do you work during the holidays?Student 2: Well, last Christmas I did two weeks as temporary postman, then in the summer I spent four weeks fruit picking, and I do a bit of baby-sitting, so I manage.Reporter: Thank you.Section Three:Dictation.Dictation 1:My name is Robert. I am eighteen years old and I am French. I am not married. Sylvia is small and fair. She is seventeen and she is a student.Dictation 2:The tall boy with fair hair is eighteen years old and he comes from Sweden. He works in a record shop.The small boy with dark hair is seventeen. He is Spanish, but he does not live in Spain. He lives in France. He works in a hotel.Lesson Two:Section One:Tapescript.Dialogue 1:—I think a doctor should be a friendly person.—Yes. I agree.Dialogue 2:—Would you like something to drink?—Just coffee, please.—Are you sure?—Quite certain. Thank you.Dialogue 3:—What are you doing in New York?—I’m writing a story for YES magazine.—I see.Dialogue 4:—What are you doing in Cairo?—I’m visiting my parents.—Really!Dialogue 5:—Why are you visiting Hong Kong?—I’m just on holiday.Dialogue 6:—Why are you in London?—I’m here on business.—Oh.Dialogue 7:—Thanks a lot of putting me up.—That’s OK.—Do come and s ee me when you’re in New York.—Sure. That’ll be great.Dialogue 8:—Have you heard the news?—No.—There’s been a terrible air crash.—Oh dear! Where was it?— A town called Banford.Dialogue 9:—Excuse me, how do you say that word, C-U-S-T-O-M-S?—Customs.—I see. Thank you.Dialogue 10:—Would you like some more potatoes?—I’m sorry I can’t manage any more. Thank you.Section Two:Tapescript.A.Conversation.Male: Pubs? You must have good people. If the people are good, the pub will be good.Male: You must have a good landlord, and people with a sense of humor behind the bar. If the landlord is bad, the pub will be bad.Female: I love old pubs. If it’s one of those modern places, I won’t go in.Male: And a good pub must have good beer. If the beer’s no good, people wil l look for another place.Female: I won’t go if there isn’t a garden. I have children, and if the pub doesn’t have a garden or family room, we can’t go in.B.Story.My grandfather used to have a beautiful gold pocket watch. He wore it on a fine gold chain across the front of his waistcoat, and when I was small he promised to leave it to me in his will.“When I’m gone,” he said, “this is going to be yours.”Unfortunately that will never happen now. About three months ago, my grandfather came up to London to visit us. The first Sunday morning after he arrived, my youngest son said he wanted to go to the park.“We’ll do better than that,” said my grandfather, “we’ll go and feed the pigeons in Trafalgar Square.” So off they went. They got home about tea-time and my grandfather was looking very upset.“My watch,” he said, “it’s gone. Someone must have stolen it while we were feeding the pigeons.”Section Three:Dictation.Dictation 1:My name is Daniel. I am French. I live in a small town. I work in a hotel, but I do not live in the hotel. I live with my parents. My home is near the hotel, so I walk to work every day.Dictation 2:There is some sugar, there is some coffee and there is a lot of tea, but there is not much jam. There are some tomatoes, but there are not any eggs or biscuits and there is not much milk. So we want jam, eggs, biscuits and milk.Lesson ThreeSection One:Tapescript.Dialogue 1:Jurg: Mrs. Scott...Mrs. Scott: Yes?Jurg: I’m afraid I’ve had an accident.Mrs. Scott: Oh, dear, what’s happened?Jurg: I’ve spilt my coffee.Mrs. Scott: Never mind, here’s a cloth...Dialogue 2:Klaus is using the launderette for the first time.Klaus: Excuse me, do you know how this works?Housewife: Yes. Put the washing inside ... shut the door ... the money goes in here, then when the machine starts you have to put the soap powder in through here.Klaus: Is that all?Housewife: Yes, you don’t have to do anything else until the machine stops.Klaus: Thank you.Dialogue 3:Terry: Frank’s getting married.James: Is he really?Terry: Yes, he is.James: I don’t believe it.Terry: It’s true.James: Who's he marrying?Terry: A girl he met on holiday in Spain, I think.James: Good heavens ... where are they going to live?Section Two:Tapescript.A.Conversation.A: Do you love me?B: I’m very fond of you.A: Yes, but do you love me?B: Uh ... you mean a lot to me.A: Why don't you answer my question?B: What question?A: Do you love me? Come on! I want to know.B: I care for you very deeply. You know that.A: That isn’t the s ame thing!B: What kind of answer do you expect?A: The truth! I want the truth!B: How can I possibly answer such a question?B.Interview: Too Old at TwentyDo you remember Sally Green, the swimming star? She was the girl who broke all the records at the last Olympics. Where is she now? Last week our reporter, Tom Parker, went to see Sally in her Californian home.Tom: Is it true that you don't swim at all now?Sally: I’m afraid so. I’m too old.Tom: But you're only twenty!Sally: That’s too old for a swimmer. If I swam in an international competition now, I wouldn’t win. So I’d rather not swim at all.Tom: But don't you enjoy swimming?Sally: I used to, when I was small. But if you enter for big competitions you have to work very hard. I used to get up at 6 a.m. to go to the pool. I had to train before school, after school and at weekends. I swam thirty-five miles every week!Tom: But you were famous at fifteen. And look at all those cups.Sally: Would you like to polish them? It’s true that I have some Olymp ics were very exciting. But I missed more important things. While other girls were growing up, I was swimming. What can I do now?Section Three:Dictation.Dictation 1:There is a small shop at the end of our road. I buy my newspaper there every Sunday. This is the only shop that is open on a Sunday, so it is always very busy. They sell milk, eggs, biscuits, tea and coffee. You can get aspirins, toothpaste or a writing pad there. It is a nice little shop. Dictation 2:This evening I am going to the cinema. I sometimes go with Beatriz, but this evening I am going alone. Beatriz is nice, but she talks a lot and when I go to the cinema I like to watch the film. The film I am going is an old one, but it is very good. It is a Hitchcock film.Lesson FourSection One:Tapescript.Dialogue 1:Sophie: Here’s some coffee.George: Oh, fantastic ... er ... is there any sugar?Sophie: Sugar ... yes, of course ... here you are.George: Thanks ... er...Sophie: What’s the matter now?George: Er ... are there any chocolate biscuits?Sophie: No, there aren’t.George: Oh...Dialogue 2:Kathy: Where do you live?David: Near Victoria station.Kathy: In a flat or a house?David: In a flat. Houses are terribly expensive.Kathy: What's your flat like?David: It’s small and the building is old, but it’s comfortable. It’s very near my office. Dialogue 3:Christine: When did you buy that new necklace?Libby: I didn’t buy it. It was a present.Christine: Oh, who gave it to you?Libby: A friend.Christine: Anybody I know?Libby: Don’t as k so many questions.Dialogue 4:Tom and Anna saw a film yesterday.Tom: It was exciting, wasn’t it?Anna: Yes, it was.Tom: Charles Bronson was good, wasn’t he?Anna: Yes, he always is.Tom: I thought the girl was good too.Anna: Did you?Section Two:Tapescript.A.Conversation 1:Eustace: What are you doing?Lucinda: I’m packing.Eustace: Why?Lucinda: Because I’m leaving.Eustace: You’re not.Lucinda: Yes, I am. I’m catching the first train tomorrow.Eustace: But, I...Lucinda: ... and I’m not coming back.Eustace: Oh, oh ... where are you going?Lucinda: To ... to ..., Hawaii.Eustace: Oh darling.B.Conversation 2:Philip: Excuse me, Mr. Jones. Can you help me?Mr. Jones: Of course. What's the problem?Philip: Well, I have to wear an overall but I can’t find one.Mr. Jones: That’s easy. Why don't you look in the cupboard beside the washbasin? You’ll find one there.C.Conversation 3:(sound of phone ringing)Jean: 7824145. Jean Williamson speaking.Tom: Oh, it’s you, Jean. Sorry I had to rush off this morning. H ow are the boys?Jean: I’m taking them to the doctor at twelve o’clock, but I’m sure they’re going to be all right. Tom: That’s good. What about you?Jean: Oh, I’m fine now. I’m going to bake a birthday cake for tomorrow. And ... I’ve got a camera for Peter and some records for Paul.Tom: You spoil them. I’m going to open a savings account for them. They need to learn how to save money.Section Three:Dictation.Dictation 1:My grandfather lives with us. He is seventy years old and I like talking to him. Every day I go for a walk with him in the park. My grandfather has a dog. The dog’s name is Nelson. Nelson is old and he has very short legs and bad eyes. But my grandfather likes him very much. Dictation 2:I have a small black and white television and I can get a good picture. But my brother has gota color television. It is bigger, heavier and more complicated than mine. My brother gets a better picture on his television than I do on mine. So when there is something very good on TV, I usually go and see my brother.Lesson FiveSection One:Tapescript.Instructor: Listen to these people. They are all taking things to be repaired. Of course, they want to know how much it will cost and how long it will take. Listen to their questions and write the answers you hear. Here is an example.Woman: How much will it cost to repair this typewriter?Male Assistant: About a pound.Woman: That’s not bad. But how long will it take?Male Assistant: Only about a week.Instructor: Look at the answers the assistant gives his customer. The first answer is:‘about a pound.’ The second answer is: ‘about a week.’ Now listen to these dialogues and write the missing words in your book.Dialogue A:Man: Can you give me an estimate to repair this bicycle?Female Assistant: I think it’l l cost about twelve or thirteen pounds.Man: And how long will it take?Female Assistant: A fortnight, more or less.Dialogue B:Woman: Would you have a look at this television set, please?Male Assistant: Yes, of course. Hmmm. How long have you had it?Wo man: About eight years. Can you tell me how much it’ll cost to repair it?Male Assistant: Well, the set’s very old. It’ll cost about fifty pounds. It’s cheaper to buy a new one. Dialogue C:Man: How much do you think it’ll cost to repair this typewriter?F emale Assistant: Let me see. It’s a 1960 model. About twenty pounds, I’m afraid.Man: That’s rather a lot. And how long will it take?Female Assistant: About a month.Man: Thank you. I’d like to think about it.Instructor: Listen again to the customer from the typewriter shop. He thinks twenty pounds is rather a lot but he needs a typewriter ... Then he remembers his friend, Tony. Tony has several typewriters. Bob, the customer, has an idea. He meets his friend, Tony. Listen to their conversation.Dialogue D:Tony: Hello, Bob. What's that heavy parcel you’re carrying?Bob: It’s my old typewriter. I’ve just been to the shop. The assistant says it’ll cost about twenty pounds to repair.Tony: That’s rather a lot. What are you going to do?Bob: Well, you’ve got several typewriters. Could you lend me one?Tony: I’ll have to think about it.Section Two:Tapescript.A.Word Exercise:Female: Listen to the instruction. This is an example. Put the letter B in box 1. Put the letter E in box 3. What do you think the word is? Here is some help. We put the letter R in box 2. What do you think the word is? Here is some help. We eat it. The answer is bread. B-R-E-A-D. Now put letters in the boxes and make more words.Male: Number 1: Put the letter R in box 2. Put the letter U in box 3. Put the letter T in box 5. Here is some help. We eat it.Female: Number 2: Now put the letter S in box 1. Put the same letter in box 5. Put the letter H in box 2. Here is some help. We wear them.Male: Number 3: Put the letter J in box 1. Put the letter I in box 3. Put the letter C in box 4. Here is some help. We drink it.Female: Number 4: Put the letter S in box 5. Put the letter L in box 3. Now put the same letter in box 4. Here is some help. We play them.Female: Number 5: Put the letter C in box 1. Put the letter K in box 5. The clue: We hear it.Male: Number 6: Put the letter P in box 2. Put the same letter in box 3. Put the letter E in box 5. Listen: we eat it.Female: Number 7: Put the letter H in box 2. Put the letter I in box 3. Put the letter T in box 5. Listen: a man wears one.Male: Number 8: Now look at box 5. Write the letter S. Write the letter L in box 3. Write the letter I in box 2. Listen carefully: We watch them.Female: Number 9: Please put the letter U in box 2. Put the letter I in box 4. Think: We listen to it. Male: Number 10: Now ... put the letter O in box 3. Put the letter R in box 4. There are only three letters left. Think: We open and close them.Female: Number 11: This is more difficult. There are six letters. Put the letter A in box 1. Put the letter E in box 6. Now put the letter I in box 4. Listen very carefully: When you have problems you ask for it.Male: Number 12: Here is the last word exercise. This exercise is difficult, too. There are six letters again. Put the letter W in box 4. Put the letter S in box 3. (There are no help for this word exercise.)B.Discussion:Instructor: Frank and Peter want new bicycles. Petrol is very expensive so they both want to cycle to work. They are looking at advertisements.Frank: Wh at about this Curzon bike. It’s very cheap. Only eighty pounds.Peter: Yes, but the Anderson bike is even cheaper. It’s sixty-five pounds.Frank: Hmmm. How old is the Anderson one?Peter: It’s a 1977 model.Frank: The Curzon is a 1979 model. It’s newer.In structor: Frank and Peter are still looking at advertisements. They can’t decide which bike to buy.Peter: The Anderson bike looks very comfortable.Frank: Yes, but the Curzon looks bigger.Peter: I don’t want a big bike. I want a comfortable one.Frank: All right. The Anderson bike is good. But the Curzon is better.C.Interview:Instructor: Do you remember Regine? Where does she come from? Is she married? Where does she work? Listen to Regine speaking.Regine: My name is Regine. I’m German. I live in a small town. I’m not married. I live at home with my mother and father, my sister Heidi and my brother Rolf. I work in a department store. I sell writing paper, envelopes, ball pens, pencils and colored postcards. I walk to work every morning. I don’t work on Sa turday afternoon or Sunday and I have a three-week holiday in the summer.Instructor: Regine was seventeen then. Now she’s twenty-two. Her life is very difficult. Listen to this television interview.Interviewer: Regine, at seventeen you worked in a big shop. Now you are the manager and you are only twenty-two. From seventeen to twenty-two, five years to success. Can you tell us the secret of your success?Regine: The ‘secret’, as you call it, is work. When I was seventeen, I lived at home. I walked tothe shop every morning. I saved my money and I went to evening classes. I worked in a good department and I sold so much that I got a good commission. I really wanted to be a success. Now I’m the manager.Interviewer: Congratulations, Regine. But please tell us ... do you like your job? Are you happier? Regine: You are asking me two questions. The first answer is ‘yes’ and the second answer is definitely ‘no’.Section Three:Dictation.Dictation 1:Good afternoon, my name is Schwartz. That is S-C-H-W-A-R-T-Z and I come from New York. My wife and I would like a double room with a shower. I have our passports here. We are hoping to stay for about a week. I have a question. Do you know where I can get two tickets for the performance at the theatre tonight?Dictation 2:On my first day in London I felt hungry, so I went into a restaurant and sat down at a table. I waited for ten minutes, but nobody came to serve me. Then I saw that there were no waiters. The customers stood in a queue and got their food themselves. That was my first experience of a self-service restaurant.Lesson SixSection One:Tapescript.Dialogue 1:—Is that Mr. Smith’s son?—No, it isn’t. It’s Mr. Morgan’s son.—Is he Irish?—No, he isn’t. He is Welsh.Dialogue 2:—Where are your parents now?—They are in Zagrepp.—Is that in Austria?—No. It’s in Yugoslavia.Dialogue 3:—Who is the girl by the door?—It’s Jone Smith.—Is she a nurse?—No. She’s a librarian.Dialogue 4:—My hat and coat, please. Here is my ticket.—Thank you, sir. Here they are.—These are not mine. They are Mr. West’s.—I’m sorry, sir. Are these yours?—Yes, they are. Thank you.Dialogue 5:—Whose handbag is that?—Which one?—The big leather one.—Oh, that’s Miss Clark’s.Dialogue 6:—What are you looking at?—I’m looking at some stamps.—Are they interesting?—Yes. They are very rare ones. Dialogue 7:—Where's Miss Green at the moment? —In her office.—What's she doing there?—She’s typing. I think.Dialogue 8:—Are there any pencils in the drawer? —No, I’m sorry. There aren’t any.—Are there any ball-point pens, then?—Yes. There are lots of ball-points. Dialogue 9:—I need some oil, please.—How much do you need, sir?—Three pounds, please.—Thank you, sir.Dialogue 10:—Is there any shampoo in the cupboard? —No, I’m sorry. There isn’t any.—Is there any soap, then?—Yes. There is a whole pack of soap. Dialogue 11:—Where does Miss Sue come from? —She comes from Tokyo.—What language does she speak, then?—She speaks Japanese.Dialogue 12:—What does Miss Jenkins do?—She is a nurse.—Where does she work?—At the Westminster Hospital. Dialogue 13:—Do you like your manager?—Yes. He is nice and kind. Is yours kind, too?—Oh, I’m sorry about that.Dialogue 14:—Is anyone attending to you, sir?—No. I should like to see some dressing gowns.—What sort are you looking for, sir?—I fancy a red, silk one.Section Two:Tapescript.A.Telephone Conversation 1:Instructor: Henry wants tickets for Romeo and Juliet so he tries to telephone the box office. First he hears: (wrong number tone). He has dialed the wrong number. Then he tries again. (busy tone) Henry is fed up but he must get some tickets. He tries again and finally, he gets through. (sound of phone ringing, receiver picked up)Clerk: Cambridge Theatre. Box Office.Henry: Have you got any tickets for Romeo and Juliet for this Saturday evening?Clerk: Which performance? 5 p.m. or 8.30 p.m.?Henry: 8.30 p.m. please.Clerk: Sorry, that performance is sold out.Henry: Well, have you got any tickets for the 5 p.m. performance?Clerk: Yes, we have tickets at 4.50 pounds, 5.50 pounds and 6 pounds.Henry: I’d like to reserve two seats at 4.50 pounds, please.Clerk: Right. That’s two tickets at 4.50 pounds. Saturday, 5 p.m. performance. What's the name please?Henry: Bishop. Henry Bishop.Clerk: Thank you. You’ll collect the tickets before 3 p.m. on Saturday, won’t you?Henry: Yes, of course. Thank you. Goodbye.B.Telephone Conversation 2:Clara: That number has been engaged for ages. Nobody can be that popular. I wonder if her number has been changed. I think I’ll try again.(Sound of dialing and ringing tone.)Sue: 334 6791.Clara: Is that you, Sue?Sue: Who's calling?Clara: This is Clara. Clara Ferguson. Don't you remember me?Sue: Clara! Of course I remember you. How are you? I haven’t heard from you for at least two years. What are you doing?Cla ra: Nothing very exciting. That’s one reason I’m ringing. I need some advice.Sue: Advice. Hmm. That’s good one. I’ve just been sacked.Clara: There are the pips. Hang on, Sue.Clara: What do you mean ... you’ve just been sacked? Sue, you’re the most succe ssful woman I know.Sue: That’s probably why I’ve been sacked. But let’s talk about you. You said you needed someadvice.Clara: I certainly do. I wanted to ask you about interviews. Have you had a lot of them?Sue: Yes, I have. Too many.Clara: So, could you tell me the sort of questions you're usually asked?Sue: Let me think. The first ten questions are almost always the same. I call them the ‘whys’, ‘hows’, ‘wheres’.(Sound of pips.)Clara: Not again. Don’t go away, Sue. I’ve got one more coin.Clara: Are you there, Sue?Sue: Yes, I’m still here.Clara: Sorry, I didn’t understand what you were telling me. Could you repeat it?Sue: It’s very boring, but here you are:I’m always asked:Why I want to leave my present job.Why I am interested in the new job.How I intend to get to work.How long I intend to stay in the job.Where I live.Where I went to school.How much I’m paid in my present job.How much I expect to be paid in the new job.Oh yes. I’m always asked if I’m married.(Sound of pips.)Clara: That’s it, Sue. No more coins. I’ll write to you soon... and many thanks.Section Three:Dictation.Dictation 1:I am not going out with George again. Last week he invited me to go to a football match. I do not like football, so it was silly of me to say yes. We did not have seats, so we had to stand for two hours in the rain. I was cold and wet and I could not see a thing. So I asked George to take me home. He got very angry and said some very unpleasant things.Dictation 2:Last week the sun shone and it got quite hot. I decided to put on my light grey summer trousers. But I got a shock. I could not put them on. They were too small. It is possible that they got smaller during the winter, but I do not think so. I am afraid I got bigger. So I am going to eat less and I am going to take more exercise. I am definitely going to lose some weight.Lesson SevenSection One:Tapescript.Dialogue 1:—Is that Mrs. Brown?—No, it isn’t. It’s Mrs. Bright.—Is she English?—No, she isn’t. She is American. Dialogue 2:—Where is Susan now?—She is in Glasgow.—Is Glasgow in England?—No. It’s in Scotland.Dialogue 3:—Who is the man over there?—It’s Mr. Watson.—Is he a teacher?—No. He is a doctor.Dialogue 4:—My bag, please. Here is my ticket. —Thank you, Madam. Here’s your bag.—This is not my bag. It’s Mrs. Brown’s.—I’m sorry, Madam. Is this yours?—Yes, it is. Thank you.Dialogue 5:—Excuse me, is this your book? —No. It’s not mine.—Whose book is it, then?—It’s Pedro’s, I think.Dialogue 6:—Whose bicycle is that?—Which one?—The old green one.—Oh, that’s Robert’s.Dialogue 7:—What are you looking at?—I’m looking at a photograph.—Is it interesting?—Yes, it’s a picture of my girlfriend. Dialogue 8:—Where's John at the moment?—In the garden.—What's he doing there?—He’s reading, I think.Dialogue 9:—Are there any oranges in the kitchen? —No, I’m sorry. There aren’t any.—Are there any bananas, then?—Yes. There are plenty of bananas.Dialogue 10:—I want some butter, please.—How much do you want, Madam?—Half a pound, please.—Thank you, Madam.Dialogue 11:—Is there any cream in the refrigerator?—No. There isn’t any, I’m afraid.—Is there any milk, then?—Yes, there is plenty of milk.Dialogue 12:—Where does Pedro come from?—He comes from Mexico City.—What language does he speak, then?—He speaks Spanish.Dialogue 13:—What does your friend do?—He is a bank clerk.—What does he work?—At the Middleland Bank in Birmingham.Dialogue 14:—Do you like your apple?—Yes. It’s nice and sweet. Is yours sweet, too?—No. Mine is rather sour.—Oh, I’m sorry about that.Dialogue 15:—Can I help you, Madam?—Yes. I want to see some cardigans.—What size do you take, Madam?—About fourteen inches, I think.Section Two:Tapescript.A.Problems:1.I really need some new curtains but I’m afraid I can’t sew.2.My problem is that I can’t find a job. Managers always say my hair is too long.3.I do love listening to the radio but I’m afraid my radio isn’t working.4.Just look at these shoes. They cost forty-five dollars last year and they have holes in themnow.5.Do you know anything about cars? My car is using too much petrol.B.Monologue:John Haslam is talking about his garden.You know, I don’t really like the country. It’s too quiet. There’s not enough movement, not。
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Norma: You know, Brian, it doesn't look like you've vacuumed the living room or cleaned the bathroom.Brian: No, I haven't. Ugh. I had the worst day. I am so tired. Look, I promise I'll do it this weekend.Norma: Listen, I know the feeling. I'm tired, too. But I came home and I did my share of the housework. I mean, that's the agreement, right?Brian: All right. We agreed. I'll do it in a minute.Norma: Come on. Don't be that way. You know, (What?) I shouldn't have to ask you to do anything. I mean, we both work, we both live in the house, we agreed that housework is ... is both of our responsibility. I don't like to have to keep reminding you about it. It makes me feel like an old nag or something.Brian: Sometimes you are an old nag.Norma: Oh, great!Brian: No, it's just that I don't notice when things get dirty like you do. Look, all you have to do is tell me, and I'll do it. Norma: No, I don't want to be put in that position. I mean, you can see dirt as well as I can. Otherwise—I mean, that puts all the responsibility on me.Brian: It's just that cleanliness is not a high priority with me. There are other things I would much rather do. Besides, the living room floor does not look that dirty.Norma: Brian.Brian: Okay, a couple crumbs.Bob: Mr. Weaver, I have been with this company now for five years. And I've always been very loyal to the company. And I feel that I've worked quite hard here. And I've never been promoted. It's getting to the point now in my life where, you know, I need more money. I would like to buy a car. I'd like to start a family, and maybe buy a house, all of which is impossible with the current salary you're paying me.Mr. Weaver: Bob, I know you've been with the company for a while, but raises here are based on merit, not on length of employment. Now, you do your job adequately, but you don't do it well enough to deserve a raise at this time. Now, I've told you before, to earn a raise you need to take more initiative and show more enthusiasm for the job. Uh, for instance, maybe find a way to make the office run more efficiently.Bob: All right. Maybe I could show a little more enthusiasm. I still think that I work hard here. But a company does have at least an obligation to pay its employees enough to live on. And the salary I'm getting here isn't enough. The rent's rising. The price of food is going up. The reflation is high, and I can barely cover my expenses.Mr. Weaver: Bob, again, I pay people what they're worth to the company, now, not what they think they need to live on comfortably. If you did that the company would go out of business.Bob: Yes, but I have ... I have been here for five years and I have been very loyal. And it's absolutely necessary for me to have a raise or I cannot justify keeping this job any more.Mr. Weaver: Well, that's a decision you'll have to make for yourself, Bob.Here is an extract from a radio talk on marriage c。