2013年听力试题+录音稿+答案
2013年12月大学英语四级听力真题(附原文及答案解析)
2013年12月大学英语四级听力真题PartⅡListening Comprehension(30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1. A) The woman is now working in a kindergarten.B) The man will soon start a business of his own.C) The man would like to be a high school teacher.D) The woman is going to major in child education.2. A) The furniture has to be rearranged.B) The sound equipment has to be set up.C) The conference room has to be cleaned.D) The video machine has to be checked.3. A) She is exhausted.B) She is near-sighted.C) She cannot finish work in time.D) She cannot go straight home.4. A) The woman is too particular about food.B) He would rather have a meal an hour later.C) The woman should order her food quickly.D) He usually prefers ice-cream to sandwiches.5. A) He is not a good mechanic.B) He doesn't keep his promises.C) He spends his spare time doing repairs.D) He is always ready to offer help to others.6. A) Sam has a big family to support.B) Sam is not interested in traveling.C) The pay offered by the travel agency is too low.D) The work hours in the travel agency arc too long7. A) International trade.-B) Product development.C) Financial consulting.D) Domestic retailing.8. A) Go on a business trip.B) Look for a job in Miami.C) Make a ticket reservation.D) Take a vacation.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) It is located on Route 18.B) It has an interesting museum.C) It is a beautiful little town.D) It lies seven miles east of Newton.10. A) They are in opposite directions.B) They are fifty-five miles apart.C) They are quite close to each other.D) They are a long drive from Norwalk.11. A) They are connected by RouteB) They are crowded with tourists.C) They have lots of old houses.D) They have many rare plants.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Bring him up to date on the current situation in Milan.B) Inform him of the arrangements for his trip in Italy.C) Fetch the documents signed by Mr. Gartner.D) Accompany Mr. Gartner to the Linate airport.13. A) About 8:30. B) About 6:30. C) About 5:30. D) About 4:15.14. A) Mr. Gartner from Milan.B) Gianni Riva at Megastar.C) The company's sales representative.D) Gavin from the Chamber of Commerce.15. A) Travel agent. B) Business manager. C) Secretary. D) Saleswoman.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 19 are based on the conversation you have just heard.16. A) She had a desire to help others.B) She wanted to find out more about it.C) She needed some overseas experience.D) She was interested in farming.17. A) Carry out a cultural exchange program.B) Work on an agricultural project.C) Learn Portuguese.D) Teach English.18. A) She found it difficult to secure a job in her own country.B) She wanted to renew her contact with the Peace Corps.C) She was invited to work as an English teacher.D) She could not get the country out of her mind.19. A) By teaching additional English classes.B) By writing stories for American newspapers.C) By working part time for the Peace Corps.D) By doing odd jobs for local institutions.Passage TwoQuestions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.20. A) Time spent exercising.B) Time spent working.C) Time spent on leisure activities.D) Time spent with friends and family.21. A) Reading. B) Surfing the Web. C) Eating out. D) Watching TV.22. A) Driving. B) Gardening. C) Going to the pub. D) Visiting friends.Passage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. A) The car driver was trying to avoid hitting a rabbit.B) The car driver was partly responsible for the accident.C) McLaughlin was talking to his manager while driving.D) McLaughlin's carelessness resulted in the collision.24. A) He crashed into a car parked there.B) He knocked down several mailboxes.C) He tore down the company's main gate.D) He did serious damage to a loaded truck.25. A) He will lose his job.B) He will have to pay damages.C) He will be fined heavily.D) He will receive retraining.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.When Captain Cook asked the chiefs in Tahiti why they always ate __26__, they replied. "Because it is right." If we ask Americans why they eat with knives and forks, or why their menwear pants __27__ skirts, or why they may be married to only one person at a time, we are likelyto get __28__ and very uninformative answers: "Because it's right. " "Because that's the way it's done." "Because it's the __29__. " Or even "I don't know. " The reason for these and countlessother patterns of social behavior is that they are __30__ by social norms-shared rules or guidelines which prescribe the behavior that is appropriate in a given situation. Norms __31__ how people "ought" to behave under particular circumstances in a particular society. We conform(遵守) to norms so readily that we are hardly aware they __32__. In fact, we are much more likely to notice__33__ from norms than conformity to them. You would not be surprised if a stranger tried to shake hands when you were introduced, but you might be a little __34__ if they bowed, started to stroke you, or kissed you on both __35__ Yet each of these other forms of greeting is appropriatein other parts of the world. When we visit another society whose norms are different, we quickly become aware that things we do this way, they do that way.听力文本及答案Question 1M: After high school, I’d like to go to college and major in business administration.W: But I’d rather spend my college days finding out how children learn.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Question 2W: Is everything ready for the conference?M: The only thing left to do is set up the microphones and speakers. They'll be here in a fewminutes.Q: What preparations have yet to be made?Question 3W: Is it almost time to go home now? I'm so tired. I can hardly see straight.M: Just a few more minutes, then we can go.Q: What is the woman’s problem?Question 4-cream or sandwiches? They are both really good here.W: I'm not sure what I’m in a mood for. IceM: The movie starts in an hour. And we still have to get there and park. So just make a decision.Q: What does the man mean?Question 5W: Tom said he would come to repair our solar heater when he has time.M: He often says he is willing to help, but he never seems to have time.Q: What does the man imply about Tom?Question 6W: So you know that Sam turns down the job offered by the travel agency.M: Yes. The hours were convenient. But if he had accepted it, he wouldn’t be able to make ends meet.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Question 7M: Could you tell me a bit about the business your company is doing?W: We mainly deal with large volume buyers from western countries and our products have beenwell received.Q: What business is the woman’s company doing?Question 8W: Yesterday I made reservations for my trip to Miami next month.M: You must really be looking forward to it. You haven’t had any time off for at least two years.Q: What is the woman going to do?【答案】1.D The woman is going to major in child education.2.B The sound equipment has to be set up.3.A She is exhausted.4.C The woman should order her food quickly.5. B He doesn’t keep his promises.6.C The pay offer by the travel agency is too low.7.A International trade.8.D Take a vacation.【点评】本次四级短对话无论从对话内容还是从题目本身来看，整体难度相对简单，和往年该部分相类似，话题覆盖日常生活（生活琐事、看电影、旅游等）、校园生活、商务工作（会议、求职等）。
2013年高考全国I卷英语听力试题(含试题、听力音频、听力原文和答案)
绝密★启用前2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试全国I卷英语听力试题2013年高考 全国I卷 英语听力音频 双击图标打开收听.mp3（请用电脑，双击上面图标，打开收听）注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号，回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答案卡一并交回。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C。
1. What does the man want to do?A. Take photos.B. Buy a camera.C. Help the woman.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. A noisy night.B. Their life in town.C. A place of living.3. Where is the man now?A. On his way.B. In a restaurant.C. At home.4. What will Celia do?A. Find a player.B. Watch a game.C. Play basketball.5. What day is it when the conversation takes place?A. Saturday.B. Sunday.C. Monday.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
北京市_2013年_高考英语真题(附答案听力mp3)_历年历届试题(详解)
- 1 -/ 162013 年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语(北京卷)第一部分：听力理解（共三节：30 分）第一节（共 5 小题；每小题1.5 分，共7.5 分）听下面5 段对话，每段对话有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，听完每段对话后，你将有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
例：What is the man going to rend? A. A newspaperB. A magazineC. A book答案是A1. What room does the man want?A. SimpleB. DoubleC. Twin2. What will the man buy?A. VegetableB. MeatC. Bread3. What does the man plan to do?A. Go fishingB. Go joggingC. Go camping4. How much is the change?A. $8B. $ 42C. $505. What’s the weather like this afternoon?第二节（共10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共15 分）听下面4 段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有 5 秒钟的时间阅读每小题。
听完后，每小题将给出5 秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
听第6 段材料，回答第6 至7 题。
6. When will the woman go to see the movie? A. Friday. B. Saturday C. Sunday7. Where will the woman sit for the movie?A. In the front.B. In the middleC. At the back听第7 段材料，回答第8 至9 题。
2013年秋九年级听力材料及答案
红安县2013年秋季期中考试九年级英语听力材料及参考答案听力材料注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。
听力部分结束前，你将有2分钟的时间将你的答案转填到客观题答题卡上。
第一节听下面9段对话。
每段对话后面有一个小题，从题后所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
（Text 1）W：Would you like some rice or noodles, Paul?M：Neither. I only want some fruit to eat.Question：What does the man want?（Text 2）W：Tony, is your brother going to Beijing by plane?M：No, he’ll take a train.Question：How is Tony’s brother going to Beijing?（Text 3）W：Who is taller, Tom or Peter?M：Peter, of course. But Jack is taller than Peter.Question：Who is the tallest?（Text 4）W：I heard that your daughter went to Paris. To have a holiday?M：No. She went there to study French with her friends.Question：Why did the man’s daughter go to Paris?（Text 5）W：What does your father do?M：He works in a factory. He is worker. What does your father do?W：My father is a postman.Question：What does the woman’s father do?（Text 6）W：How long have you learned Japanese?M：Three years.W：What about Paul?M：He started to learn it two years earlier than I did.Question：How long has Paul learned Japanese?（Text 7）W：I hate this wet weather today. I prefer sunny days like yesterday.M：Do you? I love it when it snows.Question：What weather does the woman like?（Text 8）W：Do you know when Mary will arrive?M：At 12:10. So we still have twenty minutes left.Question：What time is it now?（Text 9）W：What can I do for you, Sir?M：Yes. Would you please show me the menu?W：Of course, here you are.M：Thank you.Question：Where are the speakers?第二节听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后面有几个小题，从题后所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
13年高考英语听说考试真题B录音原文与参考答案
2013年广东省高考英语听说考试真题B三问部分：Question 1: How can I make them work together? / How do I make them work as a team? / What can I do to make them work together?Answer 1: You should call everyone together for a meeting and you should make them know that working as a team is important.Question 2: What do you think is best to call them for a meeting? / What do you think is the best time to call everyone for meeting? / When do you think is best to call ameeting?Answer 2: As soon as possible. You should play the role of a monitor in the meeting, getting to know what they have done so far and finding out what still needs to be done. Inthis way, you will be sure that the project is done correctly.Question 3:How should I treat my team members as a monitor? / How should I treat my teammates as a leader?Answer 3:You can’t just tell them what to do or how to do things. A good leader listens to his teammates as well as directs them. By listening to your teammates, you get toknow how much they have achieved and you know...五答部分：Question 1: How many people do you need to work with?Answer 1: Five.Question 2: What does Mary think the problem is?Answer 2: My group is not good at teamwork.Question 3: What should your teammates know in the meeting?Answer 3: Working as a team is important.Question 4: What role should you play in the meeting?Answer 4: A monitor.Question 5: Why do you need to listen to your teammates?Answer 5: I can get to know how much they have achieved.Part C RetellingTom was driving to London when he heard a strange noise. He didn’t find anything wrong, so he kept going. The noise became louder, and Tom saw a big black cloud behind the car. A farmer told him that a queen bee might be somewhere in his car.After another hour, Tom arrived in London. He had a drink in a hotel, and when he came back to his car, he saw that his car was covered with bees. He called the police, and they called a beekeeper. The beekeeper found the queen bee. Then he put all the bees in a large box and took them away.。
2013年全国高考英语听力试题、原文及答案
2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语分）听力（每题1.5分，满分30分）第一节第一节1. What does the man want to do? A. Take photos. B. Buy a camera. C. Help the woman. 2. What are the speakers talking about? B. Their life in town. C. A place of living. C. A place of living. A. A noisy night. B. Their life in town. 3. Where is the man now? A. On his way. B. In a restaurant. C. At home 4. What will Celia do? A. Find a player. B. Watch a game. C. Play basketball. 5. What day is it when the conversation takes place? A. Saturday. B. Sunday. C. Monday. 第二节第二节题。
听第6段材料，回答6、7题。
6. What is Sara going to do? A. Buy John a gift. B. Give John a surprise. C. Invite John to France. ’s plan? 7. What does the man think of SaraA. Funny. B. Exciting. C. Strange. 题。
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does Diana say sorry to peter? A. She has to give up her travel pan. B. She wants to visit another city. C. She needs to put off her test. 9. What does Diana want Peter to do? A. Help her with her study. B. Take a book to her friend. C.T eacha geography lesson. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
2013年全国统一高考英语试卷听力+原文+答案(新课标Ⅰ、Ⅱ)
2013年全国统一高考英语试卷（新课标I）听力试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt?A. £ 19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C.1. What does the man want to do?A. Take photos.B. Buy a camera.C. Help the woman.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. A noisy night.B. Their life in town.C. A place of living.3. Where is the man now?A. On his way.B. In a restaurant.C. At home4. What will Celia do?A. Find a player.B. Watch a game.C. Play basketball.5. What day is it when the conversation takes place?A. Saturday.B. Sunday.C. Monday.第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
2013年江苏高考听力文字稿及解析(原创)
2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（江苏卷）英语试题听力原文及参考答案【答案】1-5 ACACB 6-10 BBABA 11-15 BACAA 16-20 BCBCC第一部分: 听力(共两节,满分20分)第一节 (共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)1. What does the man want to do ?A. Take photos .B. Buy a camera .C. Help the woman.2. What are the speakers talking about ?A. A noisy night .B. Their life in town .C. A place of living.3. Where is the man now ?A. On his way.B. In a restaurant .C. At home.4. What will Celia do ?A. Find a player .B. Watch a game.C. Play basketball .5. What day is it when the conversation takes place?A. Saturday.B. Sunday.C. Monday.第二节 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)6. What is Sara going to do ?A. Buy John a gift .B. Give John a surprise .C. Invite John to France .7. What does the man think of Sara’s plan?A. Funny.B. Exciting.C. Strange.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. Why does Diana say sorry to Peter ?A. She has to give up her travel plan.B. She wants to visit another city.C. She needs to put off her test.9. What does Diana want Peter to do?A. Help her with her study.B. Take a book to her friend.C.Teach a geography lesson.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
2013年12月英语六级听力答案+原文(共三套)
2013年12月英语六级听力答案+原文第1套1-25 CDADB ABCAC BDCBA DDCBA CADBB26. Legislation27. instruction28. efficient29. dropout30. motivation31. discipline32. contend33. in favor of34. at their disposal35.inferior to听力短对话1.W: What a wonderful performance! Yourrockband has never sounded b etter.M: Many thanks. I guess all those hoursofpractice in the past month are f inally paying off.Q：What does the manmean?2.M: I can't decide what to do for my summervacation. I either want to go on a bike tour ofEurope or go diving in Mexico.W: Well, we're offering an all-inclusivetwo-week trip to Mexico for only 3 00 dollars.Q：What does the womansuggest the man do for his vacation?3. W: How long do you think this projectmight take?M: I'd say about three months, but it couldtake longer if something unex pected happened.Maybe we'd better allow an extramonth, so we won‘t have to worry about being late.Q: Why does the man say extra time shouldbe allowed for the project?4. M: I'm thinking about becoming a memberhere, and I'd like some info rmation.W: Sure. A three-month membership costs 150dollars, and that includes use of the wait-room, sauna and pool. I'll give youa free path so that you can try out the facilities before youdecide.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?5.W: I'm sorry to hear that you failed thePhysics course, Ted.M: Let's face it. I'm just not cut out tobe a scientist.Q: What does the man mean?6.M: Gary insisted on buying the food for thepicnic.W: That's pretty generous of him. Butshouldn't we at least offer to shar e the expenses?He has a big family tosupport.Q: What does the woman suggest they do?7.W: Did you see the headlines in the paperthis morning?M: Year. Apparently the bus company will belaying off its employees if th ey can't reach anagreement on wages by midnight.Q: What did the man read about?8.W: Have we received payment for theoverseas order we delivered last month?M: Yes. The cheque came in yesterdayafternoon. I'll be depositing it whe n I go the banktoday.Q:What is the woman concerned about?听力长对话原文1Conversation OneW: OK, that's it. Now we have to makeadecision. We might as well do th at now, don't youthink?M: Sure, let's see. First we saw FrankBrisenski. What did you think of hi m?W: Well, he's certainly a very polite youngman.M: And very relaxed, too.W: But his appearance…M:En… He wasn't well dressed. He wasn'teven wearing a tie.W: But he did have a nice voice. He soundedgood on the telephone.M: True. And I thought he seemed veryintelligent. He answered Dona's q uestions very well.W: That's true, but dressing well isimportant. Well, let's think about the others. Now whatabout Barbara Jones?She had a nice voice, too. She sounde d good on the telephone, and shewas welldressed, too.M:En… She did look very neat, very nicelydressed, but…W: But so shy. She wouldn't be very good attalking to people at the front desk.M:En…OK. Now who was the next? Ar…Yes,David Wallace. I thought he was very good,had a lot of potential. What do youthink?W:En… He seemed like a very bright guy. Hedressed very nicely, too. An d he had a reallynice appearance.M: He seemed relaxed to me, the type ofperson people feel comfortable with right away.W: He was polite, but also very friendlyand relaxed as you say. I think h e'll be good withthe guests at the frontdesk.M: He had a very pleasant voice, too.W: That's right. OK, good! I guess we haveour receptionist then, don't yo u?M: Yes, I think so. We'll just offer thejob to…Q9: What are the speakers looking for?Q10: What is Frank Brisenski's weakness?Q11: What do the speakers decide to do?听力长对话原文2Conversation TwoW: Hello.M: Hello. Is that the reference library?W: Yes, can I help you?M: I hope so. I ran earlier and asked forsome information about Dennis H utton, thescientist. You asked me to ring back.W: Oh, yes. I have found something.M: Good. I've got a pencil and paper.Perhaps you could read out what it says.W: Certainly. Hutton Dennis, bornDarlington, 1836, died New York, 1920.M: Yes, got that.W: Inventor and physicist, the son of afarmworker. He was admitted to t he University ofLondon at the age of 15.M: Yes.W: He graduated at 17 with the first classdegree in physics and mathem atics. All right?M: Yes, all right.W: He made his first notable achievement atthe age of 18. It was a m ethod ofrefrigeration which rolls from his work inlow temperature physics. H e became professor ofmathematics at the Universityof Manchester at 24, whe re he remained for twelve years. Duringthat time, hemarried one of his stude nts, Natasha WilloughbyM: Yes, go on.W: Later working together in London, theylaid the foundations of modern physics byshowing that normal laws of cause andeffect do not apply at the le vel of subatomic particles.For this he and hiswife received the Nobel Prize for physics in 1910, and did so again in 1912fortheir work on very high frequenc y radio waves. In his lifetime, Hutton patented244inventions. Do you want an y more?M: Yes, when did he go to America?W: Let me see. In 1920 he went to teach inNew York and died there sud denly after onlythree weeks. Still he was a goodage.M: Yes, I suppose so. Well, thanks.Question 12: What do we learn about DennisHutton when he was 15?Question 13: What did Dennis Hutton do atthe age of 24?Question 14: For what were Dennis Huttonand his wife awarded the Nob el Prize a secondtime?Question15: Why did Dennis Hutton go to New York?听力短文原文Passage OneIn America, white tailed deer are morenumerousthan ever before, so abu ndant in fact that they'vebecome a suburban nuisanceand a health hazard.Why can't the herd be thinned theold-fashioned way? The small commu nity of NorthHaven on Long Island is home tosome six hundred to seven hun dred deer. The department ofEnvironmentalConservation estimates the optim um population at 60. The town has beenbrowsedbare of vegetation except where gardens and shrubs are protected by highfences.Drivers routinely collide with deer andthere are so many dead bodies lef t by the side of theroad that the town hasmade it a deal with a local pet ceme tery to collect and dispose of thebodies.Some people in the town have become ill from deer transmitted diseases. Ontheoccasions when hunting has been tried, local animal rights people have workedto secure court orders against t he hunts. And when that is failed, they stopthe hunters, banging on potsand p ans to alert the deer. Town meetings calledto discuss the problem inevitably dissolved into confrontations.The activists believe simply that the deerare not the problem. Some com munities have evendiscussed the possibility ofbringing wolves back into the e cological mix. That means wolves inthe suburbsof New York. It is almost too wonderful not to try it. The wolves would killdeer ofcourse. They would also te rrorize and kill dogs and cats which is notwhat the suburban dwellershave in mind.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passageyou have just heard Q16. What do we learn about white-taileddeer in North Haven?Q17. Why do local animal rights people bangon pots and pans?Q18.What would happen if wolves were brought back into the ecologica l mix?Passage TwoAnd now, if you'll walk this way, ladiesand gentlemen, the next room we' re going to see isthe room in which the familyused to hold their formal dinner parties and even occasionallyentertain headsof state and royalty. However, they managed to keep this room friendlyandintimate. And I think you'll agree . It has a very informal atmosphere, quiteunlike somegrand houses you visit . The curtains were never drawn, even atnight, so guests got a view ofthe lak e and fountains outside which were lit upat night – a very attractive sight. A s you cansee, ladies and gentlemen, theguests were seated very informally ar ound this oval table, whichwould add tothe relaxed atmosphere. The table da tes from the 18th century and is madefromSpanish oak. It's rather remarka ble for the fact that although it's extremelybig, it'ssupported by just six rathe r slim legs. However, it seems to havesurvived like that for 200years. So it's probably going to last a bit longer.The chairs which go with the table are not acomplete set. There wereoriginally six of them. They are interesting for the f act that they areveryplain and undecorated for the time, with only one plain central panel at theback and noarmrests. I myself find them rather uncomfo rtable to sit in forvery long, but people were usedto more discomfort in the past. And now, ladiesand gentlemen, if you'd like to follow me intothe great h all…Questions 19 to 22 are based on the passageyou have just heardQ19. What do we learn about the speaker?Q20. What does the speaker say about theroom they are visiting?Q21. What is said about the oval table in theroom?Q22.What does the speaker say about the chairs?Passage ThreeJanet James was 22 years old when she wasdiagnosed with MS—a diseas e that attacks thebody's nerves. She has justgraduated from college and got a job at an advertising agency whenshe began tosense that something strang e was going on inside her body. When Jamesrealizedhow severe her illness w as, she knew she had better hurry up and live life. MSis thebiggest crippler of young adults. And although she didn't have many symptoms,she knew it wasj ust a matter of time. First on her agenda was to pursue herdream of hosting a pop musicprogramme. She worked at a radio station for ayear, always awa re that her body wasdegenerating. Then her best friend movedaway. And one night James began screaming,"I gotto go! I got togo!" Two weeks later, she arrived at Alaska, thousands of miles from herfriends,her family and her past."Everything fell into a place", sherecalls. A 23-year-old girl with anincurable d isease can fly to Alaska andeverything can work out. The MS attacks came an d went.And most of the timethey hardly slowed her down. James hiked, fishe d, learnt to sailandexperimented with hot air ballooning."I lived for adventure", shesays."Nobody ever had abetter time or did more exotic strange thingsthan I did in an 80-year period." Inevitablyhowever, the day came whenshe was so weake ned that she had to return to Pittsburgh, herhome town. Thereshe began relie ving her adventures by writing a book about them. Her bookwaspublished in 1993.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passageyou have just heard.Q23. What does the speaker say about MS?Q24. What did Janet James decide to do after herdisease was diagnosed?Q25. What's sort of person can we infer JanetJames is? the ecological mix?听力填空It‘s difficult to estimate the number ofyoungstersinvolved in home schooling where children are notsent to school andreceive their formal education fromo ne or both parents. Legislation and courtdecisionshave made it legally possible in most states forparents to educatetheir children at home and each year m ore people take advantage ofthatopportunity.Some states require parents or a home tutorto meet teacher certificatio n standards, andmany require parents to completelegal forms to verify that t heir children are receiving instruction in stateapproved curriculum.Supporters of home education claim that itis less expensive and far mor e efficient than mass public education. Moreoverthey site several advantages : alleviation of schoolovercrowding, strengthenfamily relationships, lower drop out rates, the facts that students areallowedto learn at their own rate, increas ed motivation, higher standardized testscores, andreduced discipline proble ms.Criticsof the home schooling movement content that it creates as many problems asitsolves. They acknowledge that, in a few cases, home schooling offerseducationalopportunities superior to those found in most public school s, butfew parents can provide sucheducational advantages. Some parents wh o withdrawtheir children from the schools in favor ofhome schooling have an i nadequateeducational background and insufficient formal training toprovide a satisfactoryeducation for their children. Typically, parents have fewertechnol ogicalresources at their disposal than do schools. However, the relativelyinex pensivecomputer technology that is readily available today is causing somet o challenge the notionthat home schooling is in any way inferior to morehig hly structured classroom education.2013年12月英语六级听力答案+原文第2套1-25 ADCBB CDBCA ACCAD ABDBD CDDBA26. abused27.industrial28.extremes29.extinguished30.mysteries31. tearapart32. toxic33.capable of34.manifested35. a multitude of听力短对话1.W: Hasmy order arrived yet? I have beenexpecting it last week.M：I called the company thismorning. They hadsome labor problems, so your ord er will be shipped late. Itshould be here by the end of theweek.Q；What has caused the delayof the shipment?2.W: Idon‘t agree with Mr. Johnson‘s views on social welfare. He seems to suggest thepoorare robbing the rich.M: Hemight have used better words to express his idea, but I think what he saidmakes a lotof sense.Q：What does the man mean?3.M：Liz, I just found out Ihave a meeting and I can‘t pick up the kids after their so ccerpractice. Wouldyou be able to pick them up in time?W：Yes, that won‘t be aproblem. I think I can finish early today.Q：Why does the man say he can‘tpick up the kids?4.W: Maryis going to get a little dog from one of her relatives.M: Really?But I hear her apartment building is about to place a ban on p et animals.Q：What does the man imply?5.W：I can never tell whether it‘sLisa or Gale on the phone. Their voices sound incr ediblysimilar.M: That‘sabout the only thing they have in common for twins, believe it o r not.Q：What does the man mean?6.W: Jay,what does the fax from our associates in Britain say?M：They want to know if theeconomic crisis would affect our ability to carry out t he deal wesigned lastNovember.Q：What are the speakerstalking about?7.M: Doyou think you'll be able to get this ink stain out of my pants?W: Itwon't be a problem, but I need to send them over to our main clean ing facility.That‘san extra day‘s time.Q：What does the woman mean?8.W: Thatlooks like a protest rally. I wonder what they are protesting agai nst.M: Thatsign says they are against importing luxury goods from Europe. They seemed tobegetting so worked up about that.Q：What are the speakerstalking about?听力长对话原文1Conversation OneW：What isit, Bob?(9)You sounded prettyserious on the phone. Have we still got abudgetproble m?M：I don‘ know. I hope not. Themeeting's on Friday. But that‘s not what I want t o talk toyou about. Er, closethe door, will you? It‘s Marsha.W: Marsha?What about her?M: I'mworried. I don‘t know what to do.(10)She‘s just not performing. We may have tolether go.W: Fireher? She‘s been with us a long time, Bob. If she leaves, it‘ll be a b ig loss tous. She‘sdone really excellent work.M：Yes. But lately, the lastmonth or so, in fact, there have been a lot of problems . She‘schanged. Notonly does she have a tendency to be moody all the time, but shemissesappointments, doesn‘t follow through on projects, and doesn't seem to plananything tillthe last minute.W: Em, didshe ever explain why she didn‘t show up for the Denver trip?M：No. She said she was sorryand that it w ouldn‘t happen again. (11) Something about amix-up onarrangements to get to the airport. Now, whenever anybody mentions the subjecttoher, she just goes silent. I don‘t kno w. Thank goodness, David pulled us outof the hole on thatone.W: Yes, hedid a really fine job, filling in for Marsha like that at the last mi nute.M：(12)I don‘t think it was thefirst time he‘s had to do that. If we knew all the fa cts, I thinkwe‘d findthat he's been covering for Marsha on quite a few project s.9. Whatdid the man do before he came to see the woman?10. Whatdoes the man say about Marsha?11. Howdid Marsha explain why she didn't show up for the Denver trip?12. Whatdoes the man say about David?听力长对话原文2Conversation TwoM：You also hire the mistressesof Oxford High School for girls. How many girls do you havehere?W：We have 615 girls.M: in yourexperience, do girls do better academically and later profession ally insingle-sexschools?W：Yes. I think they do betteracademically and you can measure that very crude ly fromthe examinationresults,(13) I also think they do better academically because they havemoreopportun ities to take the leading role in discussions and in managerial responsibilities.( 14)Ithink they see the role models of the chief positions in the school beinghe ld by women.M：I wonder if you could saythen in a few words what the advantages are for a gi rl at asingle-sex school.Well, I think within the classroom, she‘s going to have full opportunity toexpress her own opinions. She isn‘t going to be shouted d own by over-confidentyounggentlemen.W: Areteenagers in particular, do you think, sheltered too much from c ontact withtheopposite sex? Does this cause them difficulties when they find t hemselves inmixed groups?M：Well, I would like to findthe parents who could shelter girls from the oppositesex ifthey live in Oxford.(15)They encounter boys all the time socially out of school, andthroughdebating societies and things like that, some school activit ies as well.M: So, nodisadvantages at all?W：I don‘t think there are anydisadvantages. I think that it‘s grossly overstated t hat oneneeds to havecontact with the opposite sex right through the whole of life, in the classroomandoutside the classroom and at all ages.13. Whatdoes the woman say about the girls in her school?14. Whatdo we learn about the woman's school?15. What does the woman say about the girls' social life?听力短文原文Passage OneLarry arrivedearly for his speaking engagement.He positioned the table so that he couldmove closeto the audience that's the strategic point in thesp eech.(16)He hadread that speakers can be more persuasive if they invade the pe rsonalspace oflisteners, encouraging an emotional response. For the same r eason, he placedthechairs close to each other and raised the temperature toa slightlyuncomfortable level.(17)Thepurpose of the speech was to encourage theaudience of corporate executives and localbusiness owners to support localsports groups. To enhan ce his credibility with the audience,Larry had broughtsome slides of his famil y attending sports events. One photo showed him atanaward ceremony, whe re he had been honored for his financial contribution to alocal baseball team . Realizing that this particular audience would find hisregional accent unattra ctive, Larry planned to speak with an accent that wouldbe more acceptable to hisaudience.(18)After reading a book on how to addressfor success, he had purchased ane xpensive dark navy suit and golden tie. Hechose colors and styles known to c ommunicate power and influence.(19)Justbefore people began entering the hall, Larry dimmed the lights andtur ned upthe sound system, which was playing soft music, hoping to create a wa rmpersonalatmosphere for the speech. He hoped that these added effects wo uldencourage his audience tosupport local sports teams. He had also planned thecontent of his speech to focus on theteams with the best records, the ones that had won the most games in the last season.16.How cana speaker make himself more persuasive when delivering a speech?17.Forwhat purpose was Larry going to make a speech?18.Why didLarry purchase an expensive navy suit and golden tie?19.Why didLarry dim the lights and turn up the sound system before peo ple enteredthehall?Passage TwoPhillisWheatley was a young African-American slave who belonged to lan downerJohnWheatley in Colonial America.(20)She was also a poet and the firstAfrican-American everto publish a book. Her poems on various subjects,religious and moral were printed in Boston in1 773, three years before thesigning of the Declaration of Independence. Early slaves weregenerally deniededucation, but Wheatley was allowed by her owne r to study poetry, Latin andtheBible. And by the time she reached her late tee ns, she had written enoughpoetry to puttogether a slender book of verse. E ven so, publication wasdifficult.(21)The publisher, fearful of being cheated, forced her to submit tohis schola rly examination by a board of educatedmen, including the colonialgovernor. T he board of judges questioned Wheatley extensively andruled thatshe was e ducated enough to have written the book. Only then waspublicationpermitted. Wheatley may have been the first, but she was not the only slave towriteboo ks during the growing days of the Republic. Unfortunately, most of theearly p opular African-American writers have been all but forgotten in moderntimes u ntil now. A chronicleprofessor, Henry Louis Gates, recently studied aresearch project looking into 19th centuryAfrican-American fiction and poetry.(22)In t he process he uncovered numerous lost works,almost half of which werewri tten by African-American women. In very literary styles, thenewlyresurfaced manuscripts offered a rich stock of African-American culture,recreating amon gother things the early days of slavery and the importance ofreligion to the sl aves.20. Whatdoes the speaker say about Phillis Wheatley?21. Whatwas Wheatley forced to do to get her book published?22. Whatdid Prof. Henry Louis Gates uncover in the process of his resear ch?Passage ThreeIn today'spersonality stakes, nothing is more highly valued than the sens e of humor.Weseek it out in others and are proud to claim it in ourselves, perhaps even morethan goodlooks or intelligence.(23) If someone has a great sense of humor, wereason, it means thatthey are happy, socially confident and have a healthyperspective on life.(24)This attitudewould have surprised the ancient Greeks,who believed humo r to be essentially aggressive.And in fact our admiration forthe comically gifted is relatively new and not very well-founded,says RodMartin‘s a psycho logist at the University of Western Ontario."Being funnyisn'tnecessarily an indicator of good social skills and well-being ,‖ hisresearch has shown, "it mayjust exactly be a sign of personalityflaws."(25)He has found that humor is a double-edged sword. It can forgebetter rela tionships and help you cope with life, or it can be corrosiveeatingaway your se lf-esteem and irritating others."It‘s a form of communicationlike speech,and we all use it differently*" says Martin. We use bondinghumor to enhance our social connections* but we als o may employ it as a way ofexcluding or rejecting an outsider. Thoughhumor is essentially social, how youuse it says a lot about your sense of self. Those who useself-defeating humor,making fun of themselves, of the enjoyment of others, tend to maintainthathostility toward themselves even when alone. S imilarly, those who are able toview the worldwith amused tolerance are ofte n equally forgiving of their ownshortcomings.23. How dopeople today view humor according to the speaker?24. Whatdid ancient Greeks think of humor?25. What has psychologist Rod Martin found about humor?听力填空It isimportant that we be mindful of the earth, the planet out of which we a re bornand by which we arenourished, guided, healed-the planet, however,w hich wehave abused to a considerable degree inthese past two centuries of i ndustrialexploitation.This exploitation has reached such extremes that pres ently itappears that some hundreds ofthousands of species will be extinguish ed beforethe end of the century.In our times, human shrewdness has mastered the deep mysteriesof the earth at a level farbeyond the capacities of earlier peoples. We canbreak the mountains apart; we can drain therivers and flood the valleys. Wecan turn th e most luxuriant forests into throwaway paperproducts. We can tear apartth e great grass cover of the western plains and pour toxic chemicals into thesoil until the soil is dead and blows away in the wind. We can pollute theairwith a cids, the rivers with sewage(污水), the seas with oil. We caninvent computers capable of processing ten milli on calculations per second. Andwhy"? To increase the volume and thespeed w ith which we move naturalresources through the consumer economy to the ju nk pile orthe waste heap. Ourmanagerial skills are measured by the compet ence manifested inacceleratingthis process. If in these activities the physical f eatures of the planet aredamaged, ifthe environment is made inhospitabl e for a multitude of living species,then so be it. We are,supposedly, creating a technological wonder world.2013年12月英语六级听力答案+原文第3套1-25 DCBCD ABABD ACBCA BCCDA DACDB26.addition27.recognize28.challenges29.identify30. secret31.specific32. givinginstructions33. shedlight on34.acquisition35. caught up with听力短对话1.M：I need to find a dentist.You said you knowDr. Smith well. Do you recommend her?W: Well, Ihad to see her a few times, but what impressed me most were t he magazines inher waiting room.Q：What does the woman imply?2.W：I‘m afraid I can‘t show youthe apartment at the moment, because the tenantis stillliving in it. It‘sreally a lovely place with a big kitchen and a sunny windo w, for only $200amonth.M：Sounds good, but we reallycan‘t rent an apartment without seeing it first.Q：What do we learn from theconversation?3.M：So, that's what‘s beenkeeping you so busy recently!W: Yes, I‘vebeen tied up with my studies. You know I‘m planning to go to theUnitedStates this coming summer, but I'm a bit nervous about my Englis h.Q：What is the woman busydoing?4.W：How did you feel when youfound out you had high blood pressure?M:Shocked! The problem for me was that there were no symptoms. It se emed to havesneakedup on me.Q：What does the man mean?5.W: So,you're just back from a trip to India. What were you doing there?M：The trip was intended tobring to the world's attention the fact that AIDS is no t just anAfricandisease. It's also endangering other countries, notably, India a nd Thailand.Q：What was the purpose of theman‘s trip to India?6.M：It‘s quite clear for myvisit. This is a full size, comprehensive university. So wh y is it stillcalleda college?W：The College of William andMary is the second oldest institution of higher learn ing inthis country. Wehave nurtured great minds like Thomas Jefferson and w e are proud of ourname.Q：What do we learn from thisconversation about the College of William and Mar y?7.M: Havethe parts we need for the photo copying machine arrived yet?W: Iordered them last week, but something is holding them up.Q：What does thewoman say about the parts needed for the photo copying mach ine?8.W：The cafeteria provided manykinds of dishes for us today. Did you notice that?M: Yes,kind of rare, isn‘t it?Q：What does the man imply?听力长对话原文1Conversation OneW:Hello‘Patrick, Is that you?M：Yeah, Jane. What can I dofor you?W: (9)Iwas calling about the apple tree that you were trimming yesterda y.M: Thatwas hard work!W：I'm sure it was. It truelooked difficult.M：Yeah, I‘m glad it‘sfinished. Hauling the branches to the front for garbage pick-up was nofuneither.W：Well, I don't think you'requite finished yet.(10)Some of the larger branches fell overinto my yard, andI think you should come and get them.M: Listen,Jane. I don't see why I should do that. You‘ve eaten all the app les that fallin youryard and you‘ve never complained about that before.W：Well, it‘s easier to pickup apples than to drag tree branches all the way to the curb. Mykids pick upthe apples, and the branches are just too big for them t o drag.M：Well, I guess you‘ll justhave to do it yourself, Jane.W:Patrick, I wish you would reconsider. We‘ve always gotten along fairl y well,but I thinkyou‘re out of line here. The branches are your responsibility.M：Sorry, Jane. I disagree!You take the benefits of the apple tree, but refuse to。
2013高考英语上海卷听力试题及答案详解
2013高考英语上海卷听力试题及答案详解I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.W: Can you describe what you do?M: I wash office building windows. I go high up in the basket to reach the windows.Q: What is the man's job?A.A basketball player.B.A laundry worker.C.A window washer.D.A rock climber【答案】C. A window washer.【解析】这是一道事实细节题。
从对话中可知，男士清洗办公楼的窗户。
所以选项为C，他是个窗户清洁工。
关键词句：I wash office building windows；to reach the window.2.M: Should we go out or eat in tonight?W: I am too tired to do any cooking.Q: What does the woman imply?A.She is not hungry.B. She wants to cook.C. She is not tired.D.She wants to dine out.【答案】D. She wants to dine out.【解析】这是一道推理题。
2013年12月A级听力答案详解
2013年12⽉A级听⼒答案详解Part I Listening ComprehensionSection A1. W: Mr. Jones, this is the ticket for your flight to Beijing. M: Thank you. Please get my documents ready for the trip. Q: What does the man ask the woman to do?2. M: Good morning. Can I help you?W: Good morning. I want to open a saving account.Q: Where does this conversation take place?3. M: Bill enjoys traveling a lot, doesn?t he?W: Yes. He often goes away with his friends for holiday. Q: What does the woman say about Bill?4. W: Are you going with me to see the movie?.M: I?d like to, but I have to finish my work report today Q: What does the man mean?5. M: I called you at 3:00 yesterday afternoon. But youweren’t in the office.W: I was driving to the airport to meet mu friend.Q: What wad the woman doing at 3:00 yesterday afternoon? Section BConversation 1W: What do you do for a living?M: I’m a sports writer working with a sports magazine. W: A sports writer? That must be a lot of work.M: It is. Every day, I take a lot of pictures.W: How interesting! And you travel a lot to watch exciting sports events?M: You are right. More than half a year, I am out traveling around the country, and I also drive a lot.W: Do you go abroad often?M: Not really. But I do sometimes go abroad to report onoverseas sports events.W: What an exciting job! I wish I could be a sports writer, too. M: Why not?6. What job does the man do?7. Wh at does the woman think of the man’s job?Conversation 2W: Now, we have some questions about your work experience. Could you tell us a little about yourself?M: I have been working at my present job for five years.W: Why do you want to come to work with us?M: To be honest, I am interested in the job position and the at tractive salary you offer. W: Alright. But what is your expected salary?M: I wouldn?t accept less than 60 000 dollars a year.W: Ok. And would you mind traveling on business?M: No. I like traveling a lot.W: That?s great. We will inform you of the final decisionwithin two weeks.M: Thank you.8. How many years has the man worked at his present job?9. Why does the man apply for this new job?10. When can the man get the final decision from thecompany?Section CGood morning, everybody. Before we start our meeting, I’d like to take a few minutes to introduce Mr. John Smith. He is now our new office manager. Since he is new to the company, let’s show him a warm welcome. John worked for over 20 years with a comp -any in Chicago. He worked as the office director and he is famili--ar with office management. I know this experience will benefit us much in our future work. His knowledge of office work systems is very important for us. As we are an international trade business, I’m sure his experience and ability will help us to move forward to a new stage of development. So I’d like to finish by same welcome to John and we all look forward to working with you.Good luck to you, John.。
2013年6月英语六级听力真题原文及答案
短对话 11. W: What's wrong with your phone, Gary? I tried to call you all night yesterday. M: I'm sorry. No one's able to get through yesterday. My telephone was disconnected by the phone company. Q: What does the woman ask the man about? 12. W: I finally found a really nice apartment that's within my price range. M: Congratulations! Affordable housing is rare in this city. I've been looking for a suitable place since I got here six months ago. Q: What does the man mean? 13. M: I got this in my mailbox today, but I don't know what it is. Do you have any idea? W: Oh, that's your number for the new photocopier. It acquires an access code. Everyone got one. Q: What do we learn from the conversation? 14. W: Jane told me that you'll be leaving at soon. Is it true? M: Yeah, my wife's maternity leave is close to an end. And since she wants to go back to work, I've decided to take a year off to raise the baby. Q: What does the man mean? 15 M: We'll never find a parking space here. What about dropping you at thesouth gate and I'll find parking somewhere else. W: Well, OK. It looks like everyone in town came to the mall today. Q: What does the woman mean? 16 W: When will the computers be back online? M: Probably not until tomorrow. The problem is more complicated than I thought. Q: What does the man mean? 17 M: Did you catch Professor Smith on TV last night? W: I almost missed it, but my mother just happened to be watching at home and gave me a call. Q: What does the woman imply? 18 M: May I get this prescription refilled? W: I'm sorry, sir, but we can't give you a refill on that. You'll have to get a new prescription. Q: What can we infer from the conversation? 长对话1 Conversation One W: Well, it’s the South Theater Company. They want to know if we’d be interested in sponsoring a tour they want to make to East Asia. M: East Asia? uhh… and how much are they hoping to get from us? W: Well, the letter mentions 20,000 pounds, but I don’t know if they might settle for us. M: Do they say what they would cover? Have they anything specific in mind? W: No, I think they are just asking all the firms in tongue for as much money as they think they’ll give. M: And we are worth 20, 000 pounds, right? W: It seems so. M: Very flattering. But I am not awfully happy with the idea. What we get out of it? W: Oh, good publicity I suppose. So what I suggest is not that we just give them a sum of money, but that we offer to pay for something specific like travel or something, and that in return, we ask for our name to be printed prominently in the program, and that they give us free advertising space in it. M: But the travel bill would be enormous, and we could never manage that. W: I know. But why don’t we offer to pay for the printing of the programs ourselves on condition that on the front cover there's something like This program is presented with the compliments of Norland Electronics, and free advertising of course. M: Good idea. Well, let’s get back to them and ask what the program they want will cost. Then we can see if we are interested or not. Questions 19-21 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. What do we learn about the South Theater Company? 20. What benefit does the woman say their firm can get by sponsoring the Theater Company? 21. What does the woman suggest they do instead of paying the South Theater Company’s travel expenses? 【总评】 这是⼀篇关于sponsorship（赞助）的商务对话。
2013年12月英语六级考试听力真题及答案
Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conv ersations.Atthe end of each conversation,one or more questions will be aske d about what was said.Boththe conversation and the questions will be spoke n only once.After each question there will be apause.During the pause,you m ust read the four choices marked A),B),C)and D),and decidewhich is the best answer,Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a singleli ne through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
1.A) Dr.Smith's waiting room isn't tidy.B) Dr.Smith enjoys reading magazines.C) Dr.Smith has left a good impression on her.D) Dr.Smith may not be a good choice.2.A) The manwill rent the apartment when it is available.B) The manmade a bargain with the landlady over the rent.C) The maninsists on having a look at the apartment first.D) The manis not fully satisfied with the apartment.3.A) Packingup to go abroad.B)Brushing up on her English.C) Drawingup a plan for her English course.D)Applying for a visa to the United States.4.A) He isanxious to find a cure for his high blood pressure.B) Hedoesn't think high blood pressure is a problem for him.C) He wasnot aware of his illness until diagnosed with it.D) He didnot take the symptoms of his illness seriously.5.A) Toinvestigate the causes of AIDS.B) Toraise money for AIDS patients.C) Torally support for AIDS victims in Africa.D) To drawattention to the spread of AIDS in Asia.6.A) It hasa very long history.B) It is aprivate institution.C) It wasfounded by Thomas Jefferson.D) Itstresses the comprehensive study of nature.7.A) Theycan't fit into the machine.B) Theyhave not been delivered yet.C) Theywere sent to the wrong address.D) Theywere found to be of the wrong type.8.A) Thefood served in the cafeteria usually lacks variety.B) Thecafeteria sometimes provides rare food for the students.C) Thestudents find the service in the cafeteria satisfactory.D) The cafeteria tries hard to cater to the students'needs.Questions9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.A) Hepicked up some apples in his yard.B) He cutsome branches off the apple tree.C) Hequarreled with his neighbor over the fence.D) Hecleaned up all the garbage in the woman's yard.10.A) Trimthe apple trees in her yard.B) Pick upthe apples that fell in her yard.C) Takethe garbage to the curb for her.D) Removethe branches from her yard.11.A) File alawsuit against the man.B) Ask theman for compensation.C) Havethe man's apple tree cut down.D) Throwgarbage into the man's yard.12.A) He wasready to make a concession.B) He wasnot prepared to go to court.C) He wasnot intimidated.D) He wasa bit concerned.Questions13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13.A) Badweather.B) Humanerror.C)Breakdown of the engines.D) Failureof the communications system.14.A) Twothousand feet.B) Twelvethousand feet.C) Twentythousand feet.D)Twenty-two thousand feet.15.A)Accurate communication is of utmost importance.B) Pilotsshould be able to speak several foreign languages.C) Aircontrollers should keep a close watch on the weather.D) Cooperation between pilots and air controllers isessential.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, youwill hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions wi ll be spoken only once. Afteryou hear a question, you must choose the best a nswer from the four choices marked A), B), C)and D). Then mark the corresp onding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through thecentre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2013年12月大学英语听力文本及答案
听力文本及答案Question 1M: After high school, I’d like to go to college and major in business administration.W: But I’d rather spend my college days finding out how children learn.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Question 2W: Is everything ready for the conference?M: The only thing left to do is set up the microphones and speakers. They'll be here in a few minutes.Q: What preparations have yet to be made?Question 3W: Is it almost time to go home now? I'm so tired. I can hardly see straight.M: Just a few more minutes, then we can go.Q: What is the woman’s problem?Question 4W: I'm not sure what I’m in a mood for. Ice-cream or sandwiches? They are both really good here. M: The movie starts in an hour. And we still have to get there and park. So just make a decision. Q: What does the man mean?Question 5W: Tom said he would come to repair our solar heater when he has time.M: He often says he is willing to help, but he never seems to have time.Q: What does the man imply about Tom?Question 6W: So you know that Sam turns down the job offered by the travel agency.M: Yes. The hours were convenient. But if he had accepted it, he wouldn’t be able to make ends meet.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Question 7M: Could you tell me a bit about the business your company is doing?W: We mainly deal with large volume buyers from western countries and our products have been well received.Q: What business is the woman’s company doing?Question 8W: Yesterday I made reservations for my trip to Miami next month.M: You must really be looking forward to it. You haven’t had any time off for at least two years. Q: What is the woman going to do?【答案】1.D The woman is going to major in child education.2.B The sound equipment has to be set up.3.A She is exhausted.4.C The woman should order her food quickly.5. B He doesn’t keep his promises.6.C The pay offer by the travel agency is too low.7.A International trade.8.D Take a vacation.【点评】本次四级短对话无论从对话内容还是从题目本身来看，整体难度相对简单，和往年该部分相类似，话题覆盖日常生活（生活琐事、看电影、旅游等）、校园生活、商务工作（会议、求职等）。
2013年全国部分省市高考英语听力原文及答案
（一）2013高考英语听力：福建、广西（大纲）、江苏、江西、吉林、山西、山东、云南、河南、新疆、河北、甘肃、海南、内蒙古、贵州、海南、宁夏、黑龙江、西藏、安徽、辽宁、共用，听力原文：1.Man: I’ve got my camera with me. Am I allowed to take photos for you?Woman: I think so. It doesn’t say you can’t.2. A: I really like living here in this flat, b ecause it’s so near to central town.B: That’s true. But it gets really noisy at night.3. A: Hi, Maggie. I’m coming, but it’s snowing and the traffic is moving slowly.B: Ok, David. Take your time. We’ll wait for you, so we can have dinner together.4. A: Celia, you see those girls over there? They need another player for a basketball game. Would you like to join them?B: Seems like it’s a game for fun. Sure, I’ll be there in minute.5. A: I won’t have anything to wear to work on Monday unless I pick up my clothes at dry cleaners’.（给力英语网）B: Then you’d better hurry. It closes at noon on Sundays.A: Oh! I should have gone there on Saturday.6. A: Alright, Sara, we know that you are planning something big for John’s birthday. Could you tell us just what you have in your mind?B: I want to make his birthday a very special event. John has a sister living in France. And I’ll send her a plane ticket, so that she can be here for his birthday.A: Boy! What an excellent plan! That’s something special. I can’t guess so me secret plans and we are waiting for the right time to tell him.B: Well, I didn’t want to say anything until I was sure she could come.7. A: Hey, Peter, I’m sorry!B: Hi, Diana, what’s wrong?A: We were going to Hong Kong this weekend, but I’m afraid I can’t go.B: How come?A: I have a really big geography test and I have to study for it.B: We can go next week instead.A: No, I don’t want to ruin your weekend. You go ahead and please take the book I bought to my friend Sally. Tell her I have to study all weekend, because I can’t afford to fail the test.B: Ok, then I’ll go with them. But it’s a pity you can’t come.8. A: Hello, this is Andrea.B: Hello, Andrea, this is Alex. I have some very big news for you. Miranda was very satisfied with you and sai d she was very much looking forward to working with you. Isn’t that wonderful? Congratulations dear! How does it feel to be Miranda’s new assistant? How I imagine that you’ll just be delighted with this news. So let’s see, you can start on Monday, right?A: Umm, well, I don’t think I can start on Monday. I am visiting my father in Baltimore. And because I don’t live in New York, I’ll need a couple of days to find a flat and buy some furniture and move my things from Avon.B: Oh, well then, in that case I suppose Wednesday will be good. Ok, see you then!9. Woman: Hello, Mr. Jan Erick Freedman. You’re a frequent traveler. And we also know that you eat out twice a day. How can you get so far and eating out.Man: When I my first job back in 1982 and started travelling. I had no other choice but eat out I found that I felt different due to what I was eating, so I tried to find places that served food that made me feel good. The secret was the quality of the food and how well the food was prepared. I made an effort to find out good restaurants as well as nice dishes.Woman: How did you manage to make a list of 218 favorite restaurants?Man: I’ve lived in cities and when I moved back to Sweden from the United States, people asked me where to go and eat and went to the cities I know. I got a lot of ideas. Then I wrote about restaurants for a Swedish club magazine and some suggested I gather information about restaurants together since I had all the facts about the restaurants I’ve been to. I started to do that. Woman: How do you find restaurants?Man: The best way is to ask the people there. I may talk to the people at the street market or take a walk and look for place for myself. I never asked hotel clerks or taxi drivers. I don’t go either restaurants or places with menus too difficult to understand.10. （给力英语网）Man: At the beginning of the tour, we all started the most important place at my town which is the Plaza Leon. The Plaza Leon is more than 100 years old. It’s a gathering place for young people on Friday and Saturday nights, and for parents and children on Sunday afternoon. Four streets lead to the Plaza which have white sidewalks and tree lined. Hemandes Street which was named after writers born in the city contains all of the food stalls fish markets and vegetable stands. Femando Street which was named after a famous educator is where all of the government offices, shops and houses. Via del Mar Street which is the only street which has old stone surfaces. Finally we cameto the Hewish’s Street on which there are two univer sities, one of which is the most famous university in my country. That’s why it’s my favorite street of all.听力答案：1.A2. C3. A4. C5. B6. B7. B8. A9. B 10. A 11. B 12. A 13. C 14. A 15. A 16. B 17. C 18. B 19. C 20. C（二）2013高考英语听力：北京，听力原文：短对话1W: Good evening. How can I help you?M: Do you have any rooms?W: Ye s, would yo u like a single room, a double room, or a twin room?M: Single, please.2M: I’m going to the shops in a minute. What do we need?W: We are ok for the vegetables and meat, but we need some bread. Can you go and get some? M: No problem. I’ll go and get it.W: Ok, see you later then.3W: I’m so glad the weekend is finally here. Where are you going?M: Me? I’m thinking of going fishing in the river nearby. How about you?W: I’m going to go camping in the mountain. I want to go jogging while I am thereM: That sounds exciting.4W: Hello, is this everything for you today?M: YesW: Ok. The total is 8 dollars.M: Can you break a fifty？W : No problem. Here’s your change, 42dollars.M: Thank you5M: It’s so good to see the sun again.W: Yes, much better than the rain we’ve been having.M: It is supposed to be cloudy this afternoon.W: Oh, what a pity.6.7题A:I’d like two tickets for t he movie on Friday, pleaseB:For which movie ,madam?A:Oh, that’s right. Dark and Stormy NightB: I’m sorry, that show is sold out[来源:给力英语]A:Well, how about Saturday or Sunday?B:Yes madam, we do have tickets avail able for that movie on those daysA: Are there any seats left for the middle row for Saturday?B :Yes, but they are not next to each other.A: Oh, that’s a pity. We prefer to sit together.B: In that case, we still have some seats together i n the front or at the backA: The front row sounds good. How much are the tickets?B:25 dollars in total.A: Ok, I’ll take them.8-9题M:Are you free on the 13th? I was wondering if we could have lunch together.W: No I am afraid not. I am meeting John then. How about the 14th?M: The 14th ? Let me check my schedule. Oh, I am sorry. I am in a meeting the whole day.W: I can also manage the day after. Are you free then?M: You mean the 15th ? Let me see. Yes. I think I am. Shall we have the lunch at the Mass restaurantW: Good idea. What time shall we meet?M: Is 1 o’clock ok with you?W: Great. See you then.10-12题A: The service is re ally slow here. I’ve been trying to get the waiter’s attention for the last ten minutes.B:I hope he takes our order soon. Otherwise I’ll be late for my class at two o’clock.A:Me,too. I have a class at 2 as well.B: I’ve noticed you have a math book. Do y ou like the summer school here?A: It’s pretty good. I think I’ve learned a lot.B: Yeah, I only wish the class were a little smaller, but I like my teachers a lot. They are very kind and patient.A: I see. By the way, where are you from?B: I’m from Bosto n. How about you?A: I’m from Washington DC. I’m only staying here for three more weeks. Then I’ll go to Columbia University in New Yo rk.’B: On, here comes the waiter. It seems we are going to get served after all.A: Good ,I’m starving13-15题Before I go on a vacation, I always plan my trip very carefully. I usually go on online to look up all the nece ssary information on the internet. Because I don’t trust the descriptions in the guide books or what the travel agency tells me. To begin with, I look up possible destinations and compare them carefully to see which one best suits my needs. Then, I check the cost of travellingto that particular place. If I am going by plane, then I have to compare the prices ofthe different airlines in order to get cheapest tickets. If I am travelling by train, then I have to look into train passes or special train ticket office. I seldom travel by buses，because of the high rate of traffic accidents on the high way. I also need to check hotels. Usually I choose to stay cheap hotels. Finally I try to plan how much I need spend on meals and sightse eing. If I plan carefully, I can usually have a good time for the lowest cost.15-20题W: Hello, Peppy’s Pizza. How can I help you?M: I’d like to order a pizza pleas eW:Is this for pickup or delivery?[来源:给力英语]M:Delivery please.W: Can I have your name and address please?M:It’s Cyril Smith. C-y-r-i-l ,Cyril. My address is No.2 front street.W: Is that an apartment or a house.M:It’s an apartment, No.23.W: Your phone number please.M: 748293 56.W: Ok, uh, what would you like to order today?M: A large pizza with mushrooms and extra cheese.W: One large pizza with mushrooms and extra cheese. Ok. I’ve got that all d own? Is there anything else?M:No, thanks. How mu ch would that be?W: That will be 12 pounds 50. How would you like to pay, cash, check or cr edit card?M: Cash. And how long will it take?W:About 30minutes. Mr. Smith.M:Great! Thank you. By for now.W: Bye! Thanks for calling.听力答案：1-5 ACABB 6-10 BACCB 11-15 CCABA 16. Cyril/CYRIL 17. Street/St.18. 74829356 19. large 20. cash（三）2013高考英语听力：上海，听力原文：I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, readthe four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.W: Can you describe what you do?M: I wash office building windows. I go high up in the basket to reach the windows.Q: What is the man's job?2.M: Should we go out or eat in tonight?W: I am too tired to do any cooking.Q: What does the woman imply?3.M: Hi, Grace. Tell me something about your hometown.W: It's so beautiful and peaceful. But it's really far away from everything.Q: What does the woman think of her hometown?4. W: My printer is out of paper. I will run and get some.M: I will go with you. I need some fresh air.Q: Where will the speakers probably go?5.M: I don't like the prices on the menu. They always seem too high.W: You will have a different view after eating the delicious food.Q: What does the woman mean?6.M: I had a hard time getting through the novel.W: I know how you feel. Who could remember the names of 35 different characters?Q: What does the woman imply?7.W: Why haven't we received any newspapers yet?M: Well, sometimes it takes a while for the post office to deliver it.Q: What can we learn from the conversation?8.Q: My roommate and I are going to see a film tonight. And we are leaving at7:40.Do you want to join us?W: Sure. But my class ends at 7:30. And the professor never finishes on time.Q: What can we learn about the woman?9.W: Now that you are on the business, what’s your advice for someone to become a fashion designer?M: Go to school. I mean it. Find a good school and learn as much as you can.Q: What does the man mean?10.W: Slow down. You are passing every car on the road.M: Most drivers usually ignore the speed limit unless they think the police will stop them.Q: What does the man mean?Section BDirections: In section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.[来源：给力英语网]Questions 11-13 are based on the following passage.I am Lynn. My previous job was as principal of a language school, where I received awardsfor training teachers to teach more effectively. A year ago, I started an international company. I spent months conducting programs in the US and Russia. During this time, some Russian immigrants came to stay at my house. Fortunately, these visitors helped a lot at home and made life easier. At the same time, I wrote several books to be published by my company and coedited a book for a major publisher.I am grateful I have a photographic memory, so I can remember everything I see. Otherwise, I might not be that productive. In addition to my work, I have a family at home. Some of my children have had serious health problems from birth, but I try to handle those problems well and efficiently. With tremendous help from my parents, the kids are fed, and clothed, and educated. I am busy from the time I get up until the time I go to bed. My time has to be carefully planned. I do not like to be interrupted because I want to accomplish my goals.Questions:11. What was the speaker’s previous j ob?12. What helps to make the speaker productive according to the passage?13. What does the passage mainly tell us?Questions 14-16 are based on the following passage.Job interviews can generally be divided into three types. The first is what I would call the traditional interview. This is usually just a series of standard questions about qualifications, work experience and expectations. So what you have here is basically a list of quite direct questions, like ‘What duties did you have in your previous job?’This is still the model for a lot of interviews today. In my view it’s not the best to select staff.Then there is the case interview. Here the interviewer presents a problem and a series of questions to find out how the candidate would approach the problem. It might go something like this, ‘A company wants to hire more graduates without spending more t han its current budget. What would you advise them to do?’This can be particularly challenging, for you need to analyze the problem and solve it.The third type is known as the behavioral interview. The questions are usually designed to find out about how the candidates handle tricky situations in the past. A typical question might be ‘Can you give me an example of a situation where you had to follow orders that you didn’t agree with?’ This opens up a lot of information and the interviewer gets to see mor e of the candidate.Questions:14. What kind of questions are usually asked in the traditional interview?15. What does the case interview focus on about the candidate?16. What does the speaker mainly talk about?Section CDirections: In section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.1.W: Hi, Bruce, it's Naomi.M: Hi, Naomi.W: I'm calling about the conference in Shanghai on November 8th. We have to make some changes.M: OK, go ahead.W: I don't think the peace guardian will be big enough. We need a center that can seat at least 600.M: That many? Any suggestions?W: The Palace Center will be free that day, but it will mean increasing the registration fee by 50$. From800$ to 850$.M: That won't be a problem. Anything else?W: Milan University says they are sending Cara Marasco instead of Professor Bertoni. But the talk would be the same, Opportunities and Risks in the African Market.M: Fine. Make those changes and all inform everyone at my end.2.W: David, we all know you took up skateboarding at ten. But did your parents support you?M: Yeah, my parents even let me skate in the house.W: Did they?M: Yeah, they were pretty cool.W: How about your school work?M: That was fine. I was able to get my school work done with good grades. My only problem was that I had so much physical energy that I could not sit still in class. Then some teachers started taking my skateboard away.W: That couldn't stop you from staking?M: No way. The cool thing was that my parents managed to find me a different school. The headmaster there was wonderful. He let us plan our own P.E. classes. So guess what class I created.W: Skateboarding.M: You got it. That was my P.E. class. By that time I was turning professional and starting to show off some techniques at competitions.W: Is that when your new style became famous?M: Yeah. Other skaters had this smooth flowing style, but I was kind of like a robot always coming up with new tricks.听力答案：1-5BCBCD 6-10 BADCA 11-16ADCBDA 17. History 18. HD3309 19. Photography 20. Tuesday 21. religions 22. good friends/ more than friends/like a family23. their daughter 24. a simple smile（四）2013高考英语听力：湖南，听力原文：Conversation OneM: What flights do you have from New York to London at around nine tomorrow morning？W: One moment, please. Okay we've got a nonstop flight leaving Kennedy at 9:25.M: Well, when should I get to the airport then?W: Try to be there by 8:15.M: Alright. One single ticket. First class please.Conversation TwoW: Hello!M: Hi! Jacy. Where are you? Are you at home?W: No, I’m in a taxi. I just went shopping with my mom. I’ll be there in about 10 minutes. M: Okay. I’ll wait for you. I’ll read the menu first.W: Alright. See you.Conversation ThreeW: Where is the pan? I need to start preparing dinner.M: I put it in the usual spot. What are we having tonight?W: I am not sure. Something healthy like tomatoes or carrots.M: I’d like some French fries, or fried chicken, dear.W: We’ll do that tomorrow but for today let’s make some noodles, okay?M: Well, in that case I'll have whatever you're having.Conversation FourM: Hi, Carol. Are you ready to start our project about keeping pets?W: Yes, John. What kind of pets should we focus on?M: Tom and I are thinking of a cat or a dog. Which do you prefer?W: Well, I don't know much about either of them. What about fish?M: That's a good idea. I’ll ask Tom to help. You do the survey.W: Sure. What else should we discuss, John?M: I think we should make some cards so we don't forget what we're saying during the presentation.W: Sounds great, but I hate speaking in public so I prefer not to do the introduction.M: I don't mind at all. I’ll do that.W: I'm sure Mary can handle the summarizing.M: That’s settled.Conversation FiveM: Have you decided to go on vacation?W: Yeah. I'm going to spend two weeks in South Africa.M: Wow, that's great. Two weeks on the beach.W: Actually, I'm not going to the beaches. They’re too crowded this time of year. So I'm going camping in the jungle instead.M: That sounds different. Er, what do you need to bring?W: Just some clothes. The tour company provides everything like maps, hats and tents.M: What about food?W: I think the guide will prepare our meals.M: Sounds like it'll be a great vacation.W: Yeah, I'm really looking forward to it.Conversation SixM: Hi, Jane!W: How are you, Mr. Martin?M: Fine. It’s nice to see you. So, are you enjoying the party?W: Yeah, it’s great. The music, the food, everything.M: How time flies! I can't believe all you kids are graduating and this might be the last time I see some of you for a long time.W: Yeah, and I'll never forget your interesting lectures and your sense of humour.M: Thanks. Er… Do you have any plans for the summer before you go to college?W: I’ve applied for a job in a supermarket as a salesgir l. Do you happen to know anyone else with plans for the vocation?M: Lisa is applying for a part-time job in a restaurant and Tim is going to be a volunteer in a museum.W: Oh, excuse me. Tim seems to be leaving. I've got to talk to him.M: Goodbye.Mini talkGood morning. Today I'd like to talk about how to become a confident speaker.Confidence, as we all know, is a very important element in learning to speak English. How can you sound more confident when you speak English?First, speak often. The more often you speak, the easier it becomes. Try to think of people you can talk to in English or places where English is spoken a lot. You need to put yourself in a position where you need to speak. Second, relax and think about the message. It’s easy to get nervous if you only focus on the grammar rules when you're speaking. The key to relaxing when you are speaking is to talk about something that you find interesting. Third, practice what you want to say. If you are nervous, try to practice what you want to say to yourself a few times. It can make you more confident.Okay, that's all for today. Goodbye.Now you have 2 min. to write your answer on your answer sheet.This is the end of listening comprehension.听力答案：1—5 BAACA 6—10 BBCCC 11—15 CBCAA 16. Confidently 17. easier 18. think about 19. you find interesting 20. yourself（五）2013高考英语听力：江西，听力原文：1.Man: I’ve got my camera with me. Am I allowed to take photos for you?Woman: I think so. It doesn’t say you can’t.2. A: I really like living he re in this flat, because it’s so near to central town.B: That’s true. But it gets really noisy at night.3. A: Hi, Maggie. I’m coming, but it’s snowing and the traffic is moving slowly.B: Ok, David. Take your time. We’ll wait for you, so we can have di nner together.4. A: Celia, you see those girls over there? They need another player for a basketball game. Would you like to join them?B: Seems like it’s a game for fun. Sure, I’ll be there in minute.5. A: I won’t have anything to wear to work on Monday unless I pick up my clothes at dry cleaners’.（给力英语网）B: Then you’d better hurry. It closes at noon on Sundays.A: Oh! I should have gone there on Saturday.6. A: Alright, Sara, we know that you are planning something big for John’s birthday. Could you tell us just what you have in your mind?B: I want to make his birthday a very special event. John has a sister living in France. And I’ll send her a plane ticket, so that she can be here for his birthday.A: Boy! What an excellent plan! That’s something special. I can’t guess so me secret plans and we are waiting for the right time to tell him.B: Well, I didn’t want to say anything until I was sure she could come.7. A: Hey, Peter, I’m sorry!B: Hi, Diana, what’s wrong?A: We were going to Hong Kong this weekend, but I’m afraid I can’t go.B: How come?A: I have a really big geography test and I have to study for it.B: We can go next week instead.A: No, I don’t want to ruin your weekend. You go ahead and please take the book I bought to my friend Sally. Tell her I have to study all weekend, because I can’t afford to fail the test.B: Ok, then I’ll go with them. But it’s a pity you can’t come.8. A: Hello, this is Andrea.B: Hello, Andrea, this is Alex. I have some very big news for you. Miranda was very satisfied with you and sai d she was very much looking forward to working with you. Isn’t that wonderful? Congratulations dear! How does it feel to be Miranda’s new assistant? How I imagine that you’ll just be delighted with this news. So let’s see, you can start on Monday, right?A: Umm, well, I don’t think I can start on Monday. I am visiting my father in Baltimore. And because I don’t live in New York, I’ll need a couple of days to find a flat and buy some furniture and move my things from Avon.B: Oh, well then, in that case I suppose Wednesday will be good. Ok, see you then!9. Woman: Hello, Mr. Jan Erick Freedman. You’re a frequent traveler. And we also know that you eat out twice a day. How can you get so far and eating out.Man: When I my first job back in 1982 and started travelling. I had no other choice but eat out I found that I felt different due to what I was eating, so I tried to find places that served food that made me feel good. The secret was the quality of the food and how well the food was prepared. I made an effort to find out good restaurants as well as nice dishes.Woman: How did you manage to make a list of 218 favorite restaurants?Man: I’ve lived in cities and when I moved back to Sweden from the United States, people asked me where to go and eat and went to the cities I know. I got a lot of ideas. Then I wrote about restaurants for a Swedish club magazine and some suggested I gather information about restaurants together since I had all the facts about the restaurants I’ve been to. I started to do that. Woman: How do you find restaurants?Man: The best way is to ask the people there. I may talk to the people at the street market or take a walk and look for place for myself. I never asked hotel clerks or taxi drivers. I don’t go either restaurants or places with menus too difficult to understand.10. （给力英语网）Man: At the beginning of the tour, we all started the most important place at my town which is the Plaza Leon. The Plaza Leon is more than 100 years old. It’s a gathering place for young people on Friday and Saturday nights, and for parents and children on Sunday afternoon. Four streets lead to the Plaza which have white sidewalks and tree lined. Hemandes Street which was named after writers born in the city contains all of the food stalls fish markets and vegetable stands. Femando Street which was named after a famous educator is where all of the government offices, shops and houses. Via del Mar Street which is the only street which has old stone surfaces. Finally we came to the Hewi sh’s Street on which there are two universities, one of which is the most famous university in my country. That’s why it’s my favorite street of all.听力答案：1.A2. C3. A4. C5. B6. B7. B8. A9. B 10. A 11. B 12. A13. C 14. A 15. A 16. B 17. C 18. B 19. C 20. C（六）2013高考英语听力：辽宁，听力原文：1.Man: I’ve got my camera with me. Am I allowed to take photos for you?Woman: I think so. It doesn’t say you can’t.2. A: I really like living here in this flat, because it’s so near to central town.B: That’s true. But it gets really noisy at night.3. A: Hi, Maggie. I’m coming, but it’s snowing and the traffic is moving slowly.B: Ok, David. Take your time. We’ll wait for you, so we can have dinner together.4. A: Celia, you see those girls over there? They need another player for a basketball game. Would you like to join them?B: Seems like it’s a game for fun. Sure, I’ll be there in minute.5. A: I won’t have anything to wear to work on Monday unless I pick up my clothes at dry cleaners’.（给力英语网）B: Then you’d better hurry. It closes at noon on Sundays.A: Oh! I should have gone there on Saturday.6. A: Alright, Sara, we know that you are planning something big for John’s birthday. Could you tell us just what you have in your mind?B: I want to make his birthday a very special event. John has a sister living in France. And I’ll send her a plane ticket, so that she can be here for his birthday.A: Boy! What an excellent plan! That’s something special. I can’t guess some secret plans an d we are waiting for the right time to tell him.B: Well, I didn’t want to say anything until I was sure she could come.7. A: Hey, Peter, I’m sorry!B: Hi, Diana, what’s wrong?A: We were going to Hong Kong this weekend, but I’m afraid I can’t go.B: How come?A: I have a really big geography test and I have to study for it.B: We can go next week instead.A: No, I don’t want to ruin your weekend. You go ahead and please take the book I bought to my friend Sally. Tell her I have to study all weekend, becau se I can’t afford to fail the test.B: Ok, then I’ll go with them. But it’s a pity you can’t come.8. A: Hello, this is Andrea.B: Hello, Andrea, this is Alex. I have some very big news for you. Miranda was very satisfied with you and said she was very muc h looking forward to working with you. Isn’t that wonderful?。
13年高考英语听说考试真题E录音原文与参考答案
2013年广东省高考英语听说考试真题E三问部分：Question 1: Shall I take other clothes?/ Do I need to take other clothes?/ Do I have to take other clothes?/ Is it necessary for me to take other clothes?Answer 1: Well, I think one warm suit and one light suit will be necessary. As a student, you need to get dressed up sometimes.Question 2: What kind of gifts do the English like?/ What kind of presents are the British people fond of?/ What kind of presents do the British like?Answer 2: Anything that is typically Chinese, but since you can take no more than 20 kilos of luggage, it’s best to buy things that don’t weigh too much. Things like silk tiesand paper-cuts are light, and they make lovely presents.Question 3: What shall I take when I go to others’ to have meals?/ What shall I take when I have meals at others’home?/ What should I take if I go to others’house fordinner?/What should I take if I visit others for dinner?/ What should I take if I aminvited to others’ for dinner?Answer 3: Well, most people just take a bottle of wine, but if you want to be very polite, you could take something for the hostess, like a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolate.五答部分：Question 1: How long was Mary on holiday?Answer 1: For two months./ Two months.Question 2: When did the new term begin?Answer 2:Last Monday.Question 3: What kind of suits should you take?Answer 3: One warm suit and one light suit. /A warm one and a light one.Question 4: Why does Mary advise you to take something light?Answer 4: Because I can take no more than 20 kilos of luggage.Question 5: What present did Mary suggest for the hostess if you are invited to dinner? Answer 5: A bunch of flowers or a box of chocolate.参考复述：Two weeks before Teachers’ Day, Tom’s mother remembered to buy some cards to give to her son’s teachers. She put the cards on a table, but she was too busy to write them. WhenTom came home from school, his mother asked him to write all the cards, and she gave him everything he needed to do it. Tom said nothing and walked into his room. Tom was very quiet, so his mother didn’t say anything, but she was a little mad. She just wanted to teach her son to be thankful. After a minute, Tom came back with a box full of cards that were all finished. Tom’s mother was very surprised. Tom told her that he had already bought the cards and written them all by himself. Tom’s mother was very happy to hear this. She was so proud of her son.。
201312-3cet4听力真题+答案
Part Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversation. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer SHeet I with a single, line through the. centre.1. A) Plan his budget carefully.B) Give her more information.C) Ask someone else for advice.D) Buy a gift for his girlfriend.2. A) She'll have some chocolate cake.B) She'll take a look at the menu.C ) She'll go without dessert.D ) She'll prepare the dinner.3. A) The man can speak a foreign language.B) The woman hopes to improve her English.C) The woman knows many different languages.D) The man wishes to visit many more countries.4. A) Go to the library.B) Meet the woman.C) See Prof. Smith.D) Have a drink in the bar.5. A) She isn't sure. when Prof. Bloom will be back.B) The man shouldn't be late for his class.C) The man can come back sometime later.D) She can pass on the message for the man.6. A) He has a strange personality.B) He's got emotional problems.C ) His illness is beyond cure.D ) His behavior is hard to explain.7. A) The tickets are more expensive than expected.B) The tickets are sold in advance at half price.C) It's difficult to buy the tickets on the spot.D) It's better to buy the tickets beforehand.8. A) He turned suddenly and ran into a tree.B)He was hit by a fallen box from a track.C) He drove too fast and crashed into a truck.D) He was trying to overtake the truck ahead of him.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) To go boating on the St. Lawrence River.B) To go sightseeing in Quebec Province.C) To call on a friend in Quebec City.D) To attend a wedding in Montreal.10. A) Study the map of Quebec Province.B) Find more about Quebec City.C) Brash up on her French.D) Learn more about the local customs.11. A) It's most beautiful in summer.B) It has many historical buildings.C) It was greatly expanded in the 18th century.D) It's the only French-speaking city in Canada. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) It was about a little animal,B) It took her six years to write.C) It was adapted from a fairy tale.D) It was about a little girl and her pet.13. A) She knows how to write best-selling novels.B) She can earn a lot of money by writing for adults.C) She is able to win enough support from publishers.D) She can make a living by doing what she likes.14. A) The characters.B) The readers.C) Her ideas.D) Her life experiences.15. A) She doesn't really know where they originated.B) She mainly drew on stories of ancient saints,C) They popped out,of her childhood dreams.D) They grew out of her long hours of thinking.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear same questions, Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D ). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) Monitor students' sleep patterns.B) Help students concentrate in class.C) Record students' weekly, performance.D) Ask students to complete a sleep report.17. A) Declining health.B) Lack of attention.C) Loss of motivation.D) Improper behavior.18. A) They should make sure their children are always punctual for school.B) They should ensure their children grow up in a healthy environment.C) They should help their children accomplish high-quality work.D) They should see to it that their children have adequate sleep. Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) She stopped being a homemaker.B) She became a famous educator.C) She became a public figure.D) She quit driving altogether20. A) A motorist's speeding.B) Her running a stop sign.C) Her lack of driving experience.D) A motorist's failure to concentrate.21. A) Nervous and unsure of hemelf.B) Calm and confident of herself.C) Courageous and forceful.D) Distracted and reluctant.22. A) More strict training of women drivers.B) Restrictions on cell phone use while driving.C) Improved traffic conditions m cities.D) New regulations to ensure children's safety.Passage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. A) They haven't devoted as much energy to medicine as to space travel.B) There are too many kinds of cold viruses for them to identify.C) It is not economical to find a cure for each type of cold.D) They believe people can recover without treatment.24. A) They reveal the seriousness of the problem.B) They indicate how fast the virus spreads.C) They tell us what kind of medicine to take.D) They show our body is fighting the virus.25. A) It actually does more harm than good.B) It causes damage to some organs of our body.C) It works better when combined with other remedies.D) It helps us to recover much sooner.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard.Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.You probably have noticed that people express similar ideas in different ways, depending on the situation they are in. This is very 26 All languages have two general levels of usage : a formal level and an informal level. English is no 27 . The difference in these two levels is the situation in which you use a 28 level. Formal language is the ldnd of language you find in textbooks, 29 , and in business letters. You would also use formal English in compositions and 30 that you write in school. Informal language is used in conversation with colleagues, family members and friends, and when we write 31 notes or letters to close friends.Formal language is different from informal language 32 . First, formal language tends to be more polite. What we may find interesting is that it usually takes more words to be polite. For example, I might say to a friend or a family member, "Close the door, please. " but to a 33 , I probably would say,"Would you mind closing the door?"Another difference between formal and informal language is some of the 34 There are bound to be some words and phrases that 35 formal language and others that are informal. Let's say that I really like soccer. If I'm talking to my friend, I might say "I'm just crazy about soccer !" But if I were talldng to my boss, I would probably say "I really enjoy soccer. "。
2013年6月英语四级真题听力原文及答案解析
2013年6月英语四级真题听力短文原文2013年6月大学英语四级考试Part III Listening Comprehension长对话答案+解析Conversation 1【听力原文】W: Good afternoon, Mr. Jones. I am Teresa Chen, and I’ll be interviewing you. How are you today?M: I am fine, thank you. And you, Miss Chen?Good, Thanks.W: Can you tell me something about your experiences in this kind of work?M: Well, for several years, I managed a department for the Brownstone Company in Detroit, Michigan. Now I work part time because I also go to school at night. I’m g etting a business degree.W: Oh, how interesting. Tell me, why do you want to leave your present job?M: I’ll finish school in a few months, and I’d like a full-time position with more responsibility.W: And why would you like to work for our company?M: Because I know your company’s work, and I like it.W: Could you please tell me about your special skills and interests?M: Of course, I’m good at computers and I can speak Spanish. I used to take classes in Spanish at the local nd I like travelling a lot.W: Can you give me any references?M: Yes, certainly. You can talk to Mr. McCaw, my boss, at the Brownstone Company. I could also give you the names and numbers of several of my teachers.W: All right, Mr. Jones, and would you like to ask me any questions?M: Yes, I wonder when I’ll be informed about my application for the job?W: Well, we’ll let you know as soon as possible. Let’s stay in touch. Thank you very much for coming this afternoon.M: Thank you.Questions 19-22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. What does the man say about his working experience?20. Why does the man want to leave his present job?21. What is the man interested in?22. What question did the man ask the woman?【总评】这是一篇以面试为场景的听力对话。
2013年湖南高考听力题目及答案
2013年湖南高考听力题目及答案Part I listening Comprehension (30marks)Section A (22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B, and C. listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Example:When will the magazine probably arrive?A.Wednesday.B. Thursday.C. Friday.The answer is B.Conversation 11.Where is the man going?A.Kennedy.B. London.C. New York.2.When should the man arrive at the airport?A.By 8:15.B. By 9:00 .C. By 9:25. Conversation 23.What is the woman doing?A.Taking a taxi.B.B. Doing shopping.C.C. Waiting for the man.4.Where are the two speakers going to meet?A.At home.B.B. In a shop.C.C. In a restaurant.Conversation35.Where is the woman looking for?A.A pan.B. Carrots.C. Tomatoes.6.What will the speakers probably have tonight?A.French Fries.B. Noodles.C. Fried chicken. Conversation 47.What will the project focus on?A.A dog.B. A fish.C. A cat.8.What can we know about John?A.He has conducted the survey.B.He is making cards now.C.He will do the introduction.9.Who will handle the summarizing?A.Carol.B. Tom .C. Mary.Conversation 510.What can we know about the woman’s vacation?A.S he will stay on the beaches.B.S he will go camping in the jungle.C.S he will spend 3 weeks in the South Africa.11.W hich does the woman need to bring?A.A map.B. A tent.C. Some clothes.12.W ho will prepare the meals?A.The man.B. The guide.C. The woman. Conversation 613.W hat are the two speakers doing?A.Discussing a lecture.B.Visiting a museum.C.Attending a party.14.W hich job has Jane applied for?A.Salesgirl.B. waitress.C. volunteer.15.W hat is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A.Teacher and student.B.Father and daughter.C.Classmates.Section B (7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the passage TWICE.录音原文：Text 1M: What flights do you have from New York to London at around 9 tomorrow morning? W: One moment, please…Ok, we’ve got a nonstop flight leaving Kennedy at 9:25.M: Well, when should I get to the airport, then?W: Try to be there by 8:15.M: All right. One single ticket; first class, please.Text 2W: Hello.M: Hi, Jessie. Where are you? Are you at home?W: No, I’m in a taxi. I just went shopping with my mom. I’ll be there in about ten minutes. M: Ok, I’ll wait for you. I’ll read the menu first.W: All right. See you.Text 3W: Where is the pan? I need to start preparing dinner.M: I put it in the usual spot. What are we having tonight?W: I’m not sure. Something healthy, like tomatoes or carrots.M: I’d like some French fries or fried chicken, dear.W: We’ll do that tomorrow. But for today, let’s make some noodles, ok?M: Well, in that case, I’ll have whatever you’re having.Text 4M: Hi, Carol. Are you ready to start our project about keeping pets?W: Yes, John. What kind of pets should we focus on?M: Tom and I are thinking of a cat or a dog. Which do you prefer?W: Well, I don’t know much about either of them. What about fish?M: That’s a good idea. I’ll ask Tom to help you do the survey.W: Sure. What else should we discuss, John?M: I think we should make some cards so we don’t forget what we are saying during the presentation.W: Sounds great, but I hate speaking in public, so I’d prefer not to do the introduction.M: I don’t mind at all. I’ll do that.W: I’m sure Mary can handle the summarizing.M: That’s settled.Text 5M: Have you decided to go on vacation?W: Yeah, I’m going to spend two weeks in South Africa.M: Wow, that’s great. Two weeks on the beach.W: Actually, I’m not going to the beaches. They are too crowded this time of year, so I’m going camping in the jungle instead.M: That sounds different. Er, what do you need to bring?W: Just some clothes. The tour company provides everything, like maps, hats, and tents.M: What about food?W: I think the guide will prepare our meals.M: Sounds like it’ll be a great vacation.W: Yeah, I’m really loo king forward to it.Text 6M: Hi, Jane.W: How are you, Mr. Morton?M: Fine. It’s nice to see you. So, are you enjoying the party?W: Yeah, it’s great…the music, the food, everything.M: How time flies! I can’t believe all you kids are graduating, and this might be the last time I see some of you for a long time.W: Yeah. And I’ll never forget your interesting lectures and your sense of humor.M: Thanks. Er, do you have any plans for the summer before you go to college?W: Well, I’ve applied for a job in a supermarket as a salesgirl. Do you happen to know anyone else with plans for the vacation?M: Lisa is applying for a part-time job in a restaurant, and Tim is going to be a volunteer in a museum.W: Oh, excuse me. Tim seems to be leaving. I’ve got to talk to him.M: Bye.Text 7Good morning. Today, I’d like to talk about how to become a confident speaker. Confidence, as we all know, is a very important element in learning to speak English. How can you sound more confident when you speak English? First, speak often. The more often you speak, the easier it becomes. Try to think of people you can talk to in English or places where English is spoken a lot. You need to put yourself in a position where you need to speak. Second, relax and think about the message. It’s easy to get nervous if you only focus on the grammar rules when you are speaking. The key to relaxing when you are speaking is to talk about something that you find interesting. Third, practice what you want to say. If you are nervous, try to practice what you want to say to yourself a few times. It can make you more confident. Ok, that’s all for today. Goodbye.参考答案：1-5 BACCA 6-10 BBCCB 11-15 CBCAA16. Confidently17. easier18. think about19.you find interesting20 yourself。
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2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(大纲卷)英语第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. ￡19.15.B. ￡9.18.C. ￡9.15. 答案是C。
1. What does the man want to do?A. T ake photos.B. Buy a camera.C. Help the woman.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. A noisy night.B. Their life in town.C. A place of living.3. Where is the man now?A. On his way.B. In a restaurant.C. At home.4. What will Celia do?A. Find a player.B. Watch a game.C. Play basketball.5. What day is it when the conversation takes place?A. Saturday.B. Sunday.C. Monday.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is Sara going to do?A. Buy John a gift.B. Give John a surprise.C. Invite John to France.7. What does the man think of Sara’s plan?A. Funny.B. Exciting.C. Strange.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does Diana say sorry to Peter?A. She has to give up her travel plan.B. She wants to visit another city.C. She needs to put off her test.9. What does Diana want Peter to do?A. Help her with her study.B. Take a book to her friend.C. Teach a geography lesson.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the man call the woman?A. T o tell her about her new job.B. To ask about her job program.C. To plan a meeting with her.11. Who needs a new flat?A. Alex.B. Andrea.C. Miranda.12. Where is the woman now?A. In Baltimore.B. In New York.C. In Avon.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What does Jan consider most important when he judges a restaurant?A. Where the restaurant is.B. Whether the prices are low.C. How well the food is prepared.14. When did Jan begin to write for a magazine?A. After he came back to Sweden.B. Before he went to the United States.C. As soon as he got his first job in 1982.15. What may Jan do to find a good restaurant?A. Talk to people in the street.B. Speak to taxi drivers.C. Ask hotel clerks.16. What do we know about Jan?A. He cooks for a restaurant.B. He travels a lot for his work.C. He prefers American food.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题17. What do we know about the Plaza Leon?A. It’s a new building.B. It’s a small town.C. It’s a public place.18. When do parents and children like going to the Plaza Leon?A. Saturday nights.B. Sunday afternoons.C. Fridays and Saturdays.19. Which street is known for its food shops and markets?A. Via del Mar Street.B. Fernando Street.C. Hernandes Street.20. Why does the speaker like Horatio Street best?A. It has an old stone surface.B. It is named after a writer.C. It has a famous university.(Text 1)M: I’ve got my camera with me. Am I allowed to take photos of you?W: I think so. It doesn’t say you can’t.(Text 2)M: I really like living here in this flat, because it’s so near to the center of town.W: That’s true. But it gets really noisy at night.(Text 3)M: Hi, Maggie. I’m coming, but it’s snowing and the traffic is moving slowly.W: OK, David. Take your time. We’ll wait for you, so we can have dinner together. (Text 4)M: Celia, you see those girls over there? They need another player for a basketball game. Would you like to join them?W: Seems like it’s a game for f un. Sure, I’ll be there in a minute.(Text 5)W: I won’t have anything to wear to work on Monday unless I pick up my clothes at the dry clea ner s.M: Then you’d better hurry. It closes at noon on Sundays.W: Oh! I should have gone there on Saturday.(Text 6)M: All right, Sara, we know that you are planning something big for John’s birthday.Could you tell us just what you have in your mind?W: I want to make his birthday a very special event. John has a sister living in France.And I’ll send her a plane ticket, so that she can be here for his birthday.M: Boy! What an excellent plan! That’s something special. I kind of guess that you ha d some secret plans and we are waiting for the right time to tell him.W: Well, I didn’t want to say anything until I was sure she could come.(Text 7)W: Hey, Peter, I’m sorry!M: Hi, Diana, what’s wrong?W: We were going to Hong Kong this weekend, but I’m afraid I can’t go.M: How come?W: I have a really big geography test and I have to study for it.M: We can go next week instead.W: No, I don’t want to ruin your weekend. You go ahead and please take the book I bought to my friend Sally. Tell her I have to study all weekend, because I can’t afford to fail the test.M: OK, then I’ll go with Dan. But it’s a pity you can’t come.(Text 8)W: Hello, this is Andrea.M: Hello, Andrea, this is Alex. I have some very good news for you. Miranda was very satisfied with you and said she is very much looking forward to working with you. Isn’t that wonderful? Congratulations dear! How does it feel to be Miranda’s new assistant? I imagine that you’re just delighted with this news. So let’s see, you can start on Monday, right?W: Umm, well, I don’t think I can start Monday. I am visiting my father in Baltimore.And because I don’t live in New York, I’ll need a couple of days to find a flat and buy some furniture and move my things from Avon.M: Oh, well then, in that case I suppose Wednesday would be good. OK, see you then!(Text 9)W: Hello, Mr. Jan Erick Freedman. You’re a frequent traveler. And we also know that you eat out twice a day. How come you are so fond of eating out?M: When I got my first job back in 1982 and started traveling, I had no other choice but to eat out. I found that I felt different due to what I was eating, so I tried to find places that served food that made me feel good. The secret was the quality of the food and how well the food was prepared. I made an effort to find good restaurants as well as nice dishes.W: How did you manage to make a list of 218 favorite restaurants?M: I’ve lived in many cities and when I moved back to Sweden from the United States, people asked me where to go to eat when they went to cities I knew. I got a lot of ideas. Then I wrote about restaurants for the Swedish club magazine and some one suggested I gather the information about the restaurants together. SinceI had all the facts about the restaurants I’ve been to, I started to do that.W: How do you find restaurants?M: The best way is to ask the people there. I may talk to people at the street market or take a walk and look for places myself. I never asked hotel clerks or taxi drivers. I don’t go to empty restaurants or places with menus difficult to understand. (Text 10)M: At the beginning of the tour, we will start from the most important place in my town which is the Plaza Leon. The Plaza Leon which is more than 100 years old isa gathering place for young people on Friday and Saturday nights, and for parentsand children on Sunday afternoons. Four streets lead to the Plaza which have wide sidewalks and tree lines. Hernandes Street which was named after a famous writer born in the city contains all of the food stalls, fish markets and vegetable stands.Fernando Street which was named after an educator is where all of the government offices are housed. Via del Mar Street whose roads are made of stones is the only street which still has its old surface. Finally we come to Horatio Street on which there are two universities. One of them is the most famous university in my country. That’s why it is my favorite street of all.1. A2. C3. A4. C5. B6. B7. B8. A9. B 10. A 11. B 12. A 13. C 14. A 15. A 16. B 17. C 18. B 19. C 20. C。