英语中级听力短文Listen To This (177)
(整理)英语中级听力文本及参考答案
英语中级听力参考答案Answer Keys to Listen to This: 2Edited by莫显良、马军军、张凤英、陈燕L 1L 2L 3L 4L 5L 6L 7L 8L 9L 10 L 11L 12L 13L 14L 15L 16L 17L 18L 19L 20 L 21L 22L 23L 24L 25L 26L 27L 28L 29L 30 L 31L 32L 33L 34L 35L 36Lesson 1Section ITask 1: This Is Your Life!A.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) to complete each of the following statements.1—6: caacbaB.True or False Questions.1—6: TFFFFTC.Identification.(1)—(b), (2)—(d), (3)—(f), (4)—(g), (5)—(a), (6)—(c), (7)—(e)plete the following résumé for Jason Douglas.Name: Jason DouglasFormer name: Graham SmithProfession: actorDate of birth: July 2, 19471952: started school1958: moved to Lane End Secondary School1966: went to the London School of Drama1969: left the London School of Drama1973: went to Hollywood1974: were in a movie with Maria MontroseTask 2: What Are Your Ambitions?A.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Radio Station QRX.2.For a survey.3.Four.4.Six.5.(1) What’s your name?(2) What do you do for a living?(3) What do you do for fun?(4) What’s the most exciting thing that’s happened to you recently?(5) Who do you admire most in this world?(6) What do you want to be doing five years from now?B.Fill in the following chart with answers that each interviewee gives to the questions.Section IIA.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) for each of the following questions.1—6: abaccbB.True or False Questions.1—4: FTFFC.Fill in the following chart with information about the journey the Roman army madeaccording to Trevor.Designation: D CompanyNumber of men: one hundred and moreJourney: from France to BritainMeans of transcript: boatWeather conditions: stormyFood: cat foodDrink: rain waterConditions of weapons after landing: uselessFighting: noneEquipment lost or damaged: boat lost, guns full of water, supplies of wine lostSoldiers killed or wounded: about ten survivors, all others drowned or killed by coldD.Point out what is not true in Trevor’s story.The following did not exist in Roman times:petrol, newspaper, matches, trousers, tinned food, taps, guns, wine bottles.50 BC could not appear on a coin. 50-55 BC is counting backwards.E.Fill in the blanks according to what you hear on the tape.1.terrible, stormy, or more of us, shut in, so bad, sick, stuffy.2.pushed up onto the sands, climbed out, jumping into the, struggling to the, up to my shoulder,freezing.3.came and took us away, joined, going into the camp, a hot meal, clean clothes, given our pay. Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: trying to write a letterReason: The speaker’s question suggests he needs a quiet surrounding to do something.2.Hint: the first speaker is a guest complaining about the conditions of Room 43 which is asingle room. The second speaker is a hotel clerk who suggests that the guest move to a double room.Answer: is the only single room available at the momentReason: The phrase “I’m afraid” often suggests a negative or unsatisfying answer.3.Answer: Where on earth did you get it?Reason: The second speaker’s surprised tone shows that the money is out of her expectation and she must be curious about how it is gained.4.Answer: You mustn’t discriminate against someone just because they are married.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.5.Answer: I wouldn’t mind being a prince.Reason: The man’s questioning tone shows he doesn’t agree with the woman.6.Answer: I’m not a workaholic.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.7.Answer: he had been.Reason: “But” and “possibly” both give some hint.Task 2: DictationPassage 1: The KnowledgeBecoming a London taxi driver isn’t easy. In o rder to obtain a licence to drive a taxi in London, candidates have to pass a detailed examination. They have to learn not only the streets, landmarks and hotels, but also the quickest way to get there. This is called “The Knowledge” by London Cab drivers and it can take years of study and practice to get ‘The Knowledge’. Candidates are examined not only onthe quickest routes but also on the quickest routes at different times of the day. People who want to pass the examination spend much of their free time driving or even cycling around London, studying maps and learning the huge street directory by heart.Passage 2: The UndergroundTravelling on the London underground (the ‘tube’) presents few difficulties for visitors because of the clear colour- coded maps. It is always useful to have plenty of spare change with you because there are often long queues at the larger stations. If you have enough change you can buy your ticket from a machine. You will find signs which list the stations in alphabetical order, with the correct fares, near the machines. There are automatic barriers which are operated by the tickets. You should keep the ticket, because it is checked at the destination.Lesson 2Section ITask1: Film EditingA.True or False Questions.1—4: TFTFB.Fill in the following blanks to give a clear picture of what needs to be done before a film isready for distribution.1. The assistant:a. “Synching up” which means matching sound and pictures according to the numbers stampedalong the edge of the film and sound tape.b. “Logging” which means recording the detail version of the film and the sound in a log book.2. The film editor:a. Make a first selection of the best takes.b. Prepare a “rough cut”– an initial version of the film.c. Prepare the “fine cut”– the final form of the film.3. Others:a. Approve the fine cut.b. “Dubbing” which means voices, music, background noises and sometimes special effects areput together.c. The “neg”cutters cut the original negatives on the film so that these match the edited filmexactly.Task 2: A Vision of the FutureA.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—6: abacccB.True of False Questions.1—4: TFTFC.Fill in the blanks to give a clear picture of the problems New York faces in the movie.1.40 million2.have no apartment, sleep on the steps of the building, crawl over sleeping people to get inside.3.nothing will grow, they never see the sun.4.soylent: soylent red, soylent yellow, and soylent green. 2, soybeans, soylent green, oceanplants.5.90 degree.6.electricity, ride bicycles to make it.Section IITask 1: American IndiansA.Answer the following questions briefly.1.1492.2.He thought that he had arrived in India.3.They were kind to them and wanted to help.4.(1) They wanted bigger farms and more land for themselves; (2) More immigrants came fromEurope.5.It was their mother. Everything came from and went back to their mother. And it was foreverybody.6.They started fighting back.7.By 1875 the Indians had lost the fight and had to live in “reservations”.8.The Indians are bad and the White man is good and brave in Hollywood films.B.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—4: acbcTask 2: New AustraliansA.Identification:1.(1)—(d), (2)—(b), (3)—(a), (4)—(c)2.(a) more than 15 million,(b) 160, 000,(c) the year 1851,(d) 700, 000B.True or False questions.1—6: FTFFTTC.Fill in the blanks with events connected with the following time expressions.1.Italiansa.the 1850s and 1860s: Different states in Italy were fighting for independence and someItalians went to Australia for political reasons. Some others went there for gold.b.1891: The first group of 300 Italians went to work in the sugar-cane fields of northernAustralia.c.The end of the 19th century: Some good Italian fishermen went to western Australia.2.Greeksa.1830: The first Greeks went to work in vineyards in south-eastern Australia.b.The 1860s; There were about 500 Greeks in Australia.c.1890; There were Greek Cafes and restaurants all over Sydney and out in the countryside.d.After WWII: Many Greeks arrived in Australia.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: It’s good exercise. Keeps you fit.Reason: The word “yeah”suggests that the boy will say something in agreement with the woman’s comment.2.Answer: We turn the music up really loud and start dancing.Reason: The phrase “why not” suggests that the boys will simply dance in the street.3.Answer: They can’t do it like me yet.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.4.Answer: It’s a very old book.Reason: The word “actually” also suggests an opposite meaning.5.Answer: Write down your address and I’ll get the boy to bring them round.Reason: The conversation takes place in a store. If the store owner agrees to deliver the goods, the only thing he wants to know will be the address of the customer.6.Answer: Tell us all about it over dinner.Reason: The woman sounds very much interested in the man’s experience. So she will certainly ask the man to tell her something about it.Task 2: DictationThe Foolish FrogOnce upon a time a big, fat frog lived in a tiny shallow pond. He knew every plant and stone in it, and he could swim across it easily. He was the biggest creature in the pond, so he was very important. When he croaked, the water-snails listened politely. And the water-beetles always swam behind him. He was very happy there.One day, while he was catching flies, a pretty dragon-fly passed by. ‘You’re a very fine frog,’ she sang, ‘but why don’t you live in a bigger pond? Come to my pond. You’ll find a lot of frogs there. You’ll meet some fine fish, and you’ 11 see the dangerous ducks. And you must see our lovely water-lilies. Life in a large pond is wonderful!’‘Perhaps it is rather dull here,’ thought the foolish frog. So he hopped after the dragon-fly.But he didn’t like the big, deep pond. It was full of strange plants. The water-snails were rude to him, and he was afraid of the ducks. The fish didn’t like him, and he was the smallest frog there. He was lonely and unhappy.He sat on a water-lily leaf and croaked sadly to himself, ‘I don’t like it here. I think I’ll go home tomorrow.’But a hungry heron flew down and swallowed him up for supper.Lesson 3Section ITask 1: I Don’t See It That WayA.Conversation 1:1.Choose the best answer for each of the following statements.(1) — (2): ba2.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)About 6 months ago.(2)It is defective and has ruined 4 of the customer’s favorite cassettes.(3) 6 months.(4)10 days ago.3.Blank-filling.(1)bend the rule, make an exception for, make an exception for(2)adding insult to injury, make good on(3)brought it in, hold me to, onB.Conversation 2:1.Multiple choice. (1) — (2): ba2.True or False Questions. (1) — (4): FTTTC.Conversation 3:1.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)Single.(2) 5 years.(3)He has been loyal to the company and worked quite hard.(4)Asking for a raise.(5)Bob does his job adequately, but he doesn’t do it well enough to deserve a raise.(6)Take more initiative and show more enthusiasm for the job.(7)To quit his job.(8)That’s a decision Bob will have to make for himself.Task 2: marriage CustomsA.Blank-filling.Speaker: Professor Robin StuartTopic: Marriage customs in different parts of the world; romantic business; arranged marriage; on the day of the wedding; arranged marriages; to have a look at one another; call the whole thing off; the wedding goes ahead; several wives.Conclusion: just as much chance of bringing happiness to the husband and wife as the Western systems of choosing marriage partners.B.True or False Questions. 1 — 3: TFTSection IITask 1: At the Dentist’sA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 4: baccB.True of False Questions. 1 — 6: FTFFTTTask 2: HiccupsA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.He wants her to help him stop his hiccups.2. 3 hours.3.Everything he can think of.4.She’ll give the man 5 pounds if he hiccups again.5.The man has stopped hiccupping and owes Rosemary 5 pounds.B.Identification.(1) —(b), (2) —(d), (3) —(e), (4) —(a), (5) —(c)Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: the Chinese then?Reason: “What about” suggests an alternative.2.Answer: they’ll still be hot when you get back.Reason: The woman’s words suggest that the shop is very close to their home.3.Hint: The woman is asking the man to buy a pack of fish and chips from a nearby shop.Answer: there’s a queue.Reason: The phrase “not if” suggests a condition that hinders the fulfillment of an action.4.Answer: a good idea.Reason: The word “yes” shows an agreement.5.Answer: being a machine for that money.Reason: “I wouldn’t mind” suggests that the man will do what the woman doesn’t want because of certain attractive conditions.6.Answer: I want to play drums.Reason: The earlier sentence suggests that the man does not play drum for money.Consequently the explanation must be that he enjoys playing it.Task 2: DictationSleepIt’s clear that everyone needs to sleep. Mo st people rarely think about how and why they sleep, however. We know that if we sleep well, we feel rested. If we don’t sleep enough, we often feel tired and irritable. It seems there are two purposes of sleep: physical rest and emotional and psychological rest: We need to rest our bodies and our minds. Both are important in order for us to be healthy. Each night we alternate between two kinds of sleep: active sleep and passive sleep. The passive sleep gives our body the rest that’s needed and prepares us for active sleep, in which dreaming occurs.Throughout the night, people alternate between passive and active sleep. The brain rests, then it becomes active, then dreaming occurs. The cycle is repeated: the brain rests, then it becomes active, then dreaming occurs. This cycle is repeated several times throughout the night~. During eight hours of sleep, people dream for a total d one and half hours on the average.Lesson 4Section ITask 1: Weather ForecastA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 2: acB.Fill in the following chart.Task 2: The 5 O’clock NewsA.Fill in the following chart.B.Give brief answers to the following questions based on the news report.1.It was closed down by government authorities.2.Testing confirmed that the town had been poisoned be the dumping of toxic chemicals in towndumps.3. 3 weeks ago.4.200.5.Headaches, stomachaches, faintness and dizziness.6.Toxic wastes had leaked into the ground and contaminated the water supply.7.All the residents should leave the area, until the chemical company responsible for the toxicwaste can determine whether the town can be cleaned up and made safe again.C.True of False Questions. 1—6: FTTFFTD.Fill in the following blanks (based on the news report).Teams Playing Result(1) Mexico — France 7 to 6(2) Canada — Argentina 3 to 3(3) Italy — Haiti2 to 1(with 30 minutes left to go)Section IITask 1: What Do You Like for Entertainment?A.Blank-filling.Reporter: Deborah TylerInterviewee: Students of the Brooklyn Academy of Dramatic ArtsMajor: Benny Gross —— pianoKimberley Martins —— modern danceB.Fill in the following chart about how often Benny and Kimberley go to the eight forms ofartistic entertainment.C.Rearrange the forms of artistic entertainment that Benny and Kimberley like, beginning withthe form that each one likes best.Benny: (3)—(1)—(4)—(6)—(2)—(8)Kimberley: (2)—(4)—(1)—(7)—(3)—(8)Task 2: Are You a Heavy Smoker?A.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbcbacC.Blank-filling.Name: Doris BradleySex: femaleAge: 32Amount: 3 packets of 20 a weekFirst experience:Time: at the age of 17Place: at a partyOffered by: boyfriend, not husbandFeeling; awfully grown-upLater: started smoking 2 or 3 a day and gradually increased.Experience of giving up smoking: twice1. Time: 6 months before getting marriedReason: saving upResult: only cut it down from 30 a day, still smoked a little2. Time: when expecting a babyReason: according to doctor’s adviceResult: gave up completely for 7 or 8 months and took it up a couple of weeks after the baby was born, because the baby was being bottle fed.Time when she smokes most:1. watching TV2. reading books3. in company4. with friendsTime when she never smokes:1. doing the housework2. on an empty stomachSection IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: They’d be exhausted at the end of each performance.Reason: “Otherwise” suggests a result of the opposite condition.2.Answer: I enjoyed it very much.Reason: “Apart from that I must say” often suggests an opposite statement to earlier comments.3.Answer: I stayed up late to finish it.Reason: “And” suggests that the speaker would finish the book at one sit.4.Answer: the book never really got started at all.Reason: After an opinion of agreement, the phrase “in fact” suggests a further comment; the expression “it’s only honest to say” usually introduces a confession- something whichis probably not as good as the one mentioned.5.Answer: I tend to skip parts that don’t really hold my interest.Reason: “Otherwise” suggests a result of the opposi te condition.6.Answer: it was rather long.Reason: “I must admit” suggests an agreement to the other person’s opinion.Task 2: DictationBooks Belong to the PastSir,I visited my old school yesterday. It hasn’t changed in thirty years. The pupils were sitting in the same desks and reading the same books. When are schools going to move into the modern world? Books belong to the past. In our homes radio and television bring us knowledge of the world. We can see and hear the truth for ourselves. If we want entertainment most of us prefer a modern film to a classical novel. In the business world computers store information, so that we no longer need encyclopaedias and dictionaries. But in the schools teachers and pupils still use books. There should be a radio and televisionset in every classroom, and a library of tapes and records in every school. The children of today will rarely open a book when they leave school. The children of tomorrow won’t need to read and Write at all.M. P. MillerLondonLesson 5Section ITask 1: An Unpleasant TripA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.The Isle of Wight.2.They were not pleased with their hotel.3.He decided to write to the Manager of Happytours.4. A travel Agency.5.The hotel and travel arrangements.6.They will never book any future holidays through Happytours.B.Fill in he blanks with the words used in the brochure and by Mr. Wilson to describe the hoteland travel arrangement.Task 2: At the Travel AgencyA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: acbbcaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTC.Fill in the blanks with the two things that Miss Bush will do.1.her two friends, to stop over with her on the way back.2.Mr. Adams to stop with her in Cairo.Section IIA Saturday AfternoonA.Identification.Name IdentificationGillian Dr. Carmichael’s new research assistantDr. Carmichael the president of St. Alfred’s HospitalMaurice Featherstone the gardener of the hospitalB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbaacaC.True or False Questions. 1—8: FFTF TFTTD.Fill in the blanks with information about Maurice.Name: Maurice FeatherstoneSex: maleAge: oldAppearance: clear, blue, honest eyes; white hair and a pinkish complexionTemperament: gentle and mild-manneredLength of stay in the hospital: 35 yearsReasons for entering the hospital:1.When he was 17, he burnt down his school.2.Over the next few years, there were a number of mysterious fires in his neighborhood.ter he tried to set fire to the family mansion.Visits from family members: No.Bills: paid on time.E.Blank-filling.1.slightly uneasy, unlocked the gates, waved her through2.withdrawn, depressed, normal, kept locked up, all of them, too dangerous to live in normalsociety.3.with the staff, a surprise, let him go out for the afternoon, flower show, quite excited, a birthdaycake, decorated the lounge.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: he fails to employ the correct question form.Reason: “Consequently” suggests a result of the facts mentioned earlier.2.Answer: difficulties may still arise.Reason: “even when” suggests that in spite facts, something else still exists.3.Answer: the student may not have clearly heard what was said.Reason: “In other words” is often followed by an explanation in clearer and easier words.4.Answer: may feel angry at receiving such orders.Reason: “However” suggests an opposite fact.5.Answer: whether crops should be used to produce food or should be used to produce fuel.Reason: “That is” is also followed by an explanation.6.Answer: a small industrial sector.Reason: “At the same time” suggests the coexistence of two things. Here prediction is also based on common knowledge.Task 2: DictationThe School Holidays Are Too LongToday the children of this country have at last returned to work. After two months’ holiday pupils have started a new term. How many adults get such long holidays? Two to four weeks in the summer and public holidays--that’s all the working man gets. As for the average woman, she’s lucky to get a holiday at all. Children don’t need such long holidays. In term-time they start work later and finish earlier than anyone else.In the holidays most of them get bored, and some get into trouble. What a waste! If their overworked parents were given more free time instead, everyone would be happier.This isn’t just a national problem either--it’s worldwide.Dates may be different from country to country, but the pattern’s the same. Why should children do half as much work and get twice as much holiday as their parents?Lesson 6Section ITask 1: In the Path of the EarthquakeA.True or False Questions. 1—6: FTFTFFB.Map 1 is a layout of the Skinners’ farm. Mark out the plants and buildings in the map. Then inmap 2 draw a new plan of the Skinners farm after the quake.Map 1:1. farm house2. garden path3. cypress trees4. rose garden5. eucalyptus trees6. raspberry patch7. cow shed8. granaryMap 2:Task 2: A Funny Thing Happened to Me.A.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cabbcaB.Give brief answers to the following questions.st Friday.2.He was a student.3.In London.4.By taxi.5.The taxi got stuck in a traffic jam and the train had left by the time he got to the station.6. 1 hour.7.The station buffet.8.An evening newspaper, the “Standard”.9.At a table near the window.10.He did the crossword puzzle.C.True or False Questions.1—6: FFTTFTD.Blank-filling.1.reached across, opened, took one, dipped, into, popped it into.2.get up and go, pushed back, stood up, hurried out of.Section IIConsolidation: A Very Beautiful StoryA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1. A tape from Gentleman Jim.2.Yesterday.3.Jim’s wife.4.There was a message hidden in the tape.5.Half the police force in London and 3 experts.6.Nothing had been found yet.7.Happy memories and things.8.In his words.B.True or False Statements.1—8: FTFF TTFTC.Discuss with your classmates what message is hidden in Gentleman Jim’s recording.D.Listen to the 2nd part of the policeman’s discussion and list all the things they feel unusualabout Gentleman Jim’s recording.1.Jim keeps telling his wife to play the message over and over again.2.Jim tells his wife that she’ll find something comforting.3.Jim keeps saying “very beautiful” over and over again.4.The speech doesn’t sound natural.E.Listen to Gentleman Jim’s recording again and work out the message.Answer: There are 2 gold bricks in the garden under the big red rose tree.Section IIITask 1: Listening to Predict1.Answer: a glance at the headings of sections or sub-sections will show the order in which theitems are introduced.Reason: “In addition” is followed by a supplementary idea. Prediction here is also based on common knowledge.2.Answer: providing a summary which can be re-read later.Reason: “As well as” is oft en followed by an idea of the same importance as the one before “as well as”.3.Answer: may not appear in a bibliography.Reason: “However” suggests an opposite idea.4.Answer: (no more than try to cover the most important ones here.Reason: “Therefore” sugges ts a result.5.Answer: it doesn’t.Reason: “Unfortunately” suggests that something opposite to one’s expectation will happen.6.Answer: it’s still important.Reason: “Though” suggests that in spite of the fact that follows, something still happens. Task 2: DictationSign LanguageDeaf people, people who can’t hear, are still able to communicate quite well with a special language. It’s called sign language.The speaker of sign language uses hand gestures in order to communicate. Basic sign language has been used for a long, long time, but sign language wasn’t really developed until about 250 years ago. In the middle of the 1700s a Frenchman named Epée developed sign language. Epée was able to speak and hear, but he worked during most of his life as a teacher of deaf people in France. Epée developed a large number of vocabulary words for sign language. Epée taught these words to his deaf students. Epée’s system used mostly picture :image signs. We call them picture image signsbecause the signs create a picture. For example, the sign for sleep is to put both hands together, and then to place the hands flat against the right side of your face, and then to lower your head slightly to the right. This action was meant to show the position of sleep. So we call it a picture image sign.Lesson 7Section ITask 1: Learning a Foreign LanguageA.Multiple Choice. 1—4: bcaaB.True or False Questions. 1—4: FTTFC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Albert Humphries.2.Balham, London.3. 4 years.4.He has been going to an evening class and has watched quite a lot of the BBC televisionprogrammes.5.They use a different book in the class.6.They make the same mistakes as he does.7.It means being able to put together the right groups of words and to say them in a reasonablyaccurate way.Task 2: In the LibraryA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: bbcacaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TTFTFTC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Round the corner.2. A 20p a day fine for each book.3.Tahiti.4.No.D.Blank-filling.1. 5 pounds, you damage them, entitles you, 2 records at a time, everything available, be muchmore popular than.2.telephone to renew the books.3.we get back, worth all the bother, some paperbacks in the airport, I’ve been such a nuisance.Section IITask 1: Lessoned World CollegesA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1．On the phone.2．Some information about the college.3．Robert Creighton.4．Julian’s friend in Spain.。
listentothis 英语中级听力答案及原文
l i s t e n t o t h i s英语中级听力答案及原文集团标准化办公室：[VV986T-J682P28-JP266L8-68PNN]英语中级听力参考答案Answer Keys to Listen to This: 2Edited by莫显良、马军军、张凤英、陈燕Lesson 1Section ITask 1: This Is Your Life!A.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) to complete each of the followingstatements.1—6: caacbaB.True or False Questions.1—6: TFFFFTC.Identification.(1)—(b), (2)—(d), (3)—(f), (4)—(g), (5)—(a), (6)—(c), (7)—(e)plete the following résumé for Jason Douglas.Name: Jason DouglasFormer name: Graham SmithProfession: actorDate of birth: July 2, 19471952: started school1958: moved to Lane End Secondary School1966: went to the London School of Drama1969: left the London School of Drama1973: went to Hollywood1974: were in a movie with Maria MontroseTask 2: What Are Your Ambitions?A.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Radio Station QRX.2.For a survey.3.Four.4.Six.5.(1) What’s your name?(2) What do you do for a living?(3) What do you do for fun?(4) What’s the most exciting thing that’s happened to yourecently?(5) Who do you admire most in this world?(6) What do you want to be doing five years from now?B.Fill in the following chart with answers that each interviewee givesto the questions.Section IIA.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) for each of the following questions.1—6: abaccbB.True or False Questions.1—4: FTFFC.Fill in the following chart with information about the journey theRoman army made according to Trevor.Designation: D CompanyNumber of men: one hundred and moreJourney: from France to BritainMeans of transcript: boatWeather conditions: stormyFood: cat foodDrink: rain waterConditions of weapons after landing: uselessFighting: noneEquipment lost or damaged: boat lost, guns full of water, supplies of wine lostSoldiers killed or wounded: about ten survivors, all others drowned or killed by coldD.Point out what is not true in Trevor’s story.The following did not exist in Roman times:petrol, newspaper, matches, trousers, tinned food, taps, guns, wine bottles.50 BC could not appear on a coin. 50-55 BC is counting backwards.E.Fill in the blanks according to what you hear on the tape.1.terrible, stormy, or more of us, shut in, so bad, sick, stuffy.2.pushed up onto the sands, climbed out, jumping into the, strugglingto the, up to my shoulder, freezing.3.came and took us away, joined, going into the camp, a hot meal,clean clothes, given our pay.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: trying to write a letterReason: The speaker’s question suggests he needs a quietsurrounding to do something.2.Hint: the first speaker is a guest complaining about the conditionsof Room 43 which is a single room. The second speaker is a hotelclerk who suggests that the guest move to a double room.Answer: is the only single room available at the momentReason: The phrase “I’m afraid” often suggests a negative orunsatisfying answer.3.Answer: Where on earth did you get it?Reason: The second speaker’s surprised tone shows that the moneyis out of her expectation and she must be curious about how it isgained.4.Answer: You mustn’t discriminate against someone just because theyare married.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.5.Answer: I wouldn’t mind being a prince.Reason: The man’s questioning tone shows he doesn’t agree withthe woman.6.Answer: I’m not a workaholic.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.7.Answer: he had been.Reason: “But” and “possibly” both give some hint.Task 2: DictationPassage 1: The KnowledgeBecoming a London taxi driver isn’t easy. In order to obtain alicence to drive a taxi in London, candidates have to pass a detailed examination. They have to learn not only the streets, landmarks and hotels, but also the quickest way to get there. This is called “TheKnow ledge” by London Cab drivers and it can take years of study and practice to get ‘The Knowledge’. Candidates are examined not only onthe quickest routes but also on the quickest routes at different times of the day. People who want to pass the examination spend much of their free time driving or even cycling around London, studying maps and learningthe huge street directory by heart.Passage 2: The UndergroundTravelling on the London underground (the ‘tube’) presents few difficulties for visitors because of the clear colour- coded maps. It is always useful to have plenty of spare change with you because there are often long queues at the larger stations. If you have enough change you can buy your ticket from a machine. You will find signs which list the stations in alphabetical order, with the correct fares, near the machines. There are automatic barriers which are operated by the tickets. Youshould keep the ticket, because it is checked at the destination.Lesson 2Section ITask1: Film EditingA.True or False Questions.1—4: TFTFB.Fill in the following blanks to give a clear picture of what needs tobe done before a film is ready for distribution.1. The assistant:a. “Synching up” which means matching sound and pictures accordingto the numbers stamped along the edge of the film and sound tape.b. “Logging” which means recording the detail version of the filmand the sound in a log book.2. The film editor:a. Make a first selection of the best takes.b. Prepare a “rough cut”– an initial version of the film.c. Prepare the “fine cut”– the final form of the film.3. Others:a. Approve the fine cut.b. “Dubbing” which means voices, music, background noises andsometimes special effects are put together.c. The “neg” cutters cut the original negatives on the film sothat these match the edited film exactly.Task 2: A Vision of the FutureA.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—6: abacccB.True of False Questions.1—4: TFTFC.Fill in the blanks to give a clear picture of the problems New Yorkfaces in the movie.1.40 million2.have no apartment, sleep on the steps of the building, crawl oversleeping people to get inside.3.nothing will grow, they never see the sun.4.soylent: soylent red, soylent yellow, and soylent green. 2,soybeans, soylent green, ocean plants.5.90 degree.6.electricity, ride bicycles to make it.Section IITask 1: American IndiansA.Answer the following questions briefly.1.1492.2.He thought that he had arrived in India.3.They were kind to them and wanted to help.4.(1) They wanted bigger farms and more land for themselves; (2) Moreimmigrants came from Europe.5.It was their mother. Everything came from and went back to theirmother. And it was for everybody.6.They started fighting back.7.By 1875 the Indians had lost the fight and had to live in“reservations”.8.The Indians are bad and the White man is good and brave inHollywood films.B.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—4: acbcTask 2: New AustraliansA.Identification:1.(1)—(d), (2)—(b), (3)—(a), (4)—(c)2.(a) more than 15 million,(b) 160, 000,(c) the year 1851,(d) 700, 000B.True or False questions.1—6: FTFFTTC.Fill in the blanks with events connected with the following timeexpressions.1.Italiansa.the 1850s and 1860s: Different states in Italy were fightingfor independence and some Italians went to Australia forpolitical reasons. Some others went there for gold.b.1891: The first group of 300 Italians went to work in thesugar-cane fields of northern Australia.c.The end of the 19th century: Some good Italian fishermen went towestern Australia.2.Greeksa.1830: The first Greeks went to work in vineyards in south-eastern Australia.b.The 1860s; There were about 500 Greeks in Australia.c.1890; There were Greek Cafes and restaurants all over Sydneyand out in the countryside.d.After WWII: Many Greeks arrived in Australia.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: It’s good exercise. Keeps you fit.Reason: The word “yeah” suggests that the boy will say somethingin agreement with the woman’s comment.2.Answer: We turn the music up really loud and start dancing.Reason: The phrase “why not” suggests that the boys will simplydance in the street.3.Answer: They can’t do it like me yet.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.4.Answer: It’s a very old book.Reason: The word “actually” also suggests an opposite meaning.5.Answer: Write down your address and I’ll get the boy to bring themround.Reason: The conversation takes place in a store. If the store owner agrees to deliver the goods, the only thing he wants to know willbe the address of the customer.6.Answer: Tell us all about it over dinner.Reason: The woman sounds very much interested in the man’sexperience. So she will certainly ask the man to tell her something about it.Task 2: DictationThe Foolish FrogOnce upon a time a big, fat frog lived in a tiny shallow pond. He knew every plant and stone in it, and he could swim across it easily. He was the biggest creature in the pond, so he was very important. When he croaked, the water-snails listened politely. And the water-beetles always swam behind him. He was very happy there.One day, while he was catching flies, a pretty dragon-fly passed by. ‘You’re a very fine frog,’ she sang, ‘but why don’t you live in a bigger pond? Come to my pond. You’ll find a lot of frogs there. You’ll meet some fine fish, and you’ 11 see the dangerous ducks. And you must see our lovely water-lilies. Life in a large pond is wonderful!’‘Perhaps it is rather dull here,’ thought the foolish frog. So he hopped after the dragon-fly.But he didn’t like the big, deep pond. It was full of strange plants. The water-snails were rude to him, and he was afraid of the ducks. The fish didn’t like him, and he was the smallest frog there. He was lonely and unhappy.He sat on a water-lily leaf and croaked sadly to himself, ‘I don’t like it here. I think I’ll go home tomorrow.’But a hungry heron flew down and swallowed him up for supper.Lesson 3Section ITask 1: I Don’t See It That WayA.Conversation 1:1.Choose the best answer for each of the following statements.(1) — (2): ba2.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)About 6 months ago.(2)It is defective and has ruined 4 of the customer’s favoritecassettes.(3)6 months.(4)10 days ago.3.Blank-filling.(1)bend the rule, make an exception for, make an exception for(2)adding insult to injury, make good on(3)brought it in, hold me to, onB.Conversation 2:1.Multiple choice. (1) — (2): ba2.True or False Questions. (1) — (4): FTTTC.Conversation 3:1.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)Single.(2)5 years.(3)He has been loyal to the company and worked quite hard.(4)Asking for a raise.(5)Bob does his job adequately, but he doesn’t do it well enoughto deserve a raise.(6)Take more initiative and show more enthusiasm for the job.(7)To quit his job.(8)That’s a decision Bob will have to make for himself.Task 2: marriage CustomsA.Blank-filling.Speaker: Professor Robin StuartTopic: Marriage customs in different parts of the world; romantic business; arranged marriage; on the day of the wedding; arrangedmarriages; to have a look at one another; call the whole thingoff; the wedding goes ahead; several wives.Conclusion: just as much chance of bringing happiness to the husband and wife as the Western systems of choosing marriage partners.B.True or False Questions. 1 — 3: TFTSection IITask 1: At the Dentist’sA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 4: baccB.True of False Questions. 1 — 6: FTFFTTTask 2: HiccupsA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.He wants her to help him stop his hiccups.2.3 hours.3.Everything he can think of.4.She’ll give the man 5 pounds if he hiccups again.5.The man has stopped hiccupping and owes Rosemary 5 pounds.B.Identification.(1) — (b), (2) — (d), (3) — (e), (4) —(a), (5) — (c)Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: the Chinese then?Reason: “What about” suggests an alternative.2.Answer: they’ll still be hot when you get back.Reason: The woman’s words suggest that the shop is very close totheir home.3.Hint: The woman is asking the man to buy a pack of fish and chipsfrom a nearby shop.Answer: there’s a queue.Reason: The phrase “not if” suggests a condition that hinders the fulfillment of an action.4.Answer: a good idea.Reason: The word “yes” shows an agreement.5.Answer: being a machine for that money.Reason: “I wouldn’t mind” suggests that the man will do whatthe woman doesn’t want because of certain attractiveconditions.6.Answer: I want to play drums.Reason: The earlier sentence suggests that the man does not play drum for money. Consequently the explanation must be thathe enjoys playing it.Task 2: DictationSleepIt’s clear that everyone needs to sleep. Most people rarely think about how and why they sleep, however. We know that if we sleep well, we feel rested. If we don’t sleep enough, we often feel tired and irritable. It seems there are two purposes of sleep: physical rest and emotional and psychological rest: We need to rest our bodies and our minds. Both are important in order for us to be healthy. Each night we alternate between two kinds of sleep: active sleep and passive sleep. The passive sleepgives our body the rest that’s needed and prepares us for active sleep,in which dreaming occurs.Throughout the night, people alternate between passive and active sleep. The brain rests, then it becomes active, then dreaming occurs. The cycle is repeated: the brain rests, then it becomes active, then dreaming occurs. This cycle is repeated several times throughout the night~.During eight hours of sleep, people dream for a total d one and halfhours on the average.Lesson 4 Section ITask 1: Weather ForecastA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 2: acB.Fill in the following chart.Task 2: The 5 O’clock NewsA.Fill in the following chart.B.Give brief answers to the following questions based on the news report.1.It was closed down by government authorities.2.Testing confirmed that the town had been poisoned be the dumping oftoxic chemicals in town dumps.3.3 weeks ago.4.200.5.Headaches, stomachaches, faintness and dizziness.6.Toxic wastes had leaked into the ground and contaminated the watersupply.7.All the residents should leave the area, until the chemical companyresponsible for the toxic waste can determine whether the town canbe cleaned up and made safe again.C.True of False Questions. 1—6: FTTFFTD.Fill in the following blanks (based on the news report).Teams Playing Result(1) Mexico — France7 to 6(2) Canada — Argentina 3 to 3(3) Italy — Haiti2 to 1(with 30 minutes leftto go)Section IITask 1: What Do You Like for Entertainment?A.Blank-filling.Reporter: Deborah TylerInterviewee: Students of the Brooklyn Academy of Dramatic ArtsMajor: Benny Gross —— pianoKimberley Martins —— modern danceB.Fill in the following chart about how often Benny and Kimberley go tothe eight forms of artistic entertainment.C.Rearrange the forms of artistic entertainment that Benny and Kimberleylike, beginning with the form that each one likes best.Benny: (3)—(1)—(4)—(6)—(2)—(8)Kimberley: (2)—(4)—(1)—(7)—(3)—(8)Task 2: Are You a Heavy Smoker?A.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbcbacC.Blank-filling.Name: Doris BradleySex: femaleAge: 32Amount: 3 packets of 20 a weekFirst experience:Time: at the age of 17Place: at a partyOffered by: boyfriend, not husbandFeeling; awfully grown-upLater: started smoking 2 or 3 a day and gradually increased.Experience of giving up smoking: twice1. Time: 6 months before getting marriedReason: saving upResult: only cut it down from 30 a day, still smoked a little2. Time: when expecting a babyReason: according to doctor’s adviceResult: gave up completely for 7 or 8 months and took it up a couple of weeks after the baby was born, because the babywas being bottle fed.Time when she smokes most:1. watching TV2. reading books3. in company4. with friendsTime when she never smokes:1. doing the housework2. on an empty stomachSection IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: They’d be exhausted at the end of each performance.Reason: “Otherwise” suggests a result of the opposite condition.2.Answer: I enjoyed it very much.Reason: “Apart from that I must say” often suggests an opposite statement to earlier comments.3.Answer: I stayed up late to finish it.Reason: “And” suggests that the speaker would finish the book at one sit.4.Answer: the book never really got started at all.Reason: After an opinion of agreeme nt, the phrase “in fact”suggests a further comment; the expression “it’s onlyhonest to say” usually introduces a confession- somethingwhich is probably not as good as the one mentioned.5.Answer: I tend to skip parts that don’t really hold my interest.Re ason: “Otherwise” suggests a result of the opposite condition.6.Answer: it was rather long.Reason: “I must admit” suggests an agreement to the otherperson’s opinion.Task 2: DictationBooks Belong to the PastSir,I visited my old school yesterday. It hasn’t changed in thirty years. The pupils were sitting in the same desks and reading the same books. When are schools going to move into the modern world? Books belong to the past. In our homes radio and television bring us knowledge of the world. We can see and hear the truth for ourselves. If we want entertainment most of us prefer a modern film to a classical novel. In the business world computers store information, so that we no longer need encyclopaedias and dictionaries. But in the schools teachers and pupils still use books. There should be a radio and television set in every classroom, and a library of tapes and records in every school. The children of today will rarely open a book when they leave school. The children of tomorrow won’t need to read and Write at all.M. P. MillerLondonLesson 5Section ITask 1: An Unpleasant TripA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.The Isle of Wight.2.They were not pleased with their hotel.3.He decided to write to the Manager of Happytours.4.A travel Agency.5.The hotel and travel arrangements.6.They will never book any future holidays through Happytours.B.Fill in he blanks with the words used in the brochure and by Mr.Wilson to describe the hotel and travel arrangement.Task 2: At the Travel AgencyA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: acbbcaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTC.Fill in the blanks with the two things that Miss Bush will do.1.her two friends, to stop over with her on the way back.2.Mr. Adams to stop with her in Cairo.Section IIA Saturday AfternoonA.Identification.Name IdentificationGillian Dr. Carmichael’s newresearch assistantDr. Carmichael the president of St.Alfred’s Hospitalthe gardener of the hospitalMauriceFeatherstoneB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbaacaC.True or False Questions. 1—8: FFTF TFTTD.Fill in the blanks with information about Maurice.Name: Maurice FeatherstoneSex: maleAge: oldAppearance: clear, blue, honest eyes; white hair and a pinkishcomplexionTemperament: gentle and mild-manneredLength of stay in the hospital: 35 yearsReasons for entering the hospital:1.When he was 17, he burnt down his school.2.Over the next few years, there were a number of mysterious firesin his neighborhood.ter he tried to set fire to the family mansion.Visits from family members: No.Bills: paid on time.E.Blank-filling.1.slightly uneasy, unlocked the gates, waved her through2.withdrawn, depressed, normal, kept locked up, all of them, toodangerous to live in normal society.3.with the staff, a surprise, let him go out for the afternoon,flower show, quite excited, a birthday cake, decorated the lounge. Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: he fails to employ the correct question form.Reason: “Consequently” suggests a result of the facts mentioned earlier.2.Answer: difficulties may still arise.Reason: “even when” suggests that in spite facts, something else still exists.3.Answer: the student may not have clearly heard what was said.Reason: “In other words” is often followed by an explanation in clearer and easier words.4.Answer: may feel angry at receiving such orders.Reason: “However” suggests an opposite fact.5.Answer: whether crops should be used to produce food or should beused to produce fuel.Reason: “That is” is also followed by an explanation.6.Answer: a small industrial sector.Reason: “At the same time” suggests the coexistence of twothings. Here prediction is also based on common knowledge. Task 2: DictationThe School Holidays Are Too LongToday the children of this country have at last returned to work. After two months’ holiday pupils have started a new term. How manyadults get such long holidays? Two to four weeks in the summer and public holidays--that’s all the working man gets. As for the average woman, she’s lucky to get a holiday at all. Children don’t need such long holidays. In term-time they start work later and finish earlier than anyone else.In the holidays most of them get bored, and some get into trouble. What a waste! If their overworked parents were given more free time instead, everyone would be happier.This isn’t just a national problem either--it’s worldwide. Dates may be different from country to country, but the pattern’s the same. Why should children do half as much work and get twice as much holiday as their parents?Lesson 6Section ITask 1: In the Path of the EarthquakeA.True or False Questions. 1—6: FTFTFFB.Map 1 is a layout of the Skinners’ farm. Mark out the plants andbuildings in the map. Then in map 2 draw a new plan of the Skinners farm after the quake.Map 1:1. farm house2. garden path3. cypresstrees 4. rose garden5. eucalyptus trees6. raspberrypatch7. cow shed8. granaryMap 2:Task 2: A Funny Thing Happened to Me.A.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cabbcaB.Give brief answers to the following questions.st Friday.2.He was a student.3.In London.4.By taxi.5.The taxi got stuck in a traffic jam and the train had left by thetime he got to the station.6.1 hour.7.The station buffet.8.An evening newspaper, the “Standard”.9.At a table near the window.10.He did the crossword puzzle.C.True or False Questions.1—6: FFTTFTD.Blank-filling.1.reached across, opened, took one, dipped, into, popped it into.2.get up and go, pushed back, stood up, hurried out of.Section IIConsolidation: A Very Beautiful StoryA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.A tape from Gentleman Jim.2.Yesterday.3.Jim’s wife.4.There was a message hidden in the tape.5.Half the police force in London and 3 experts.6.Nothing had been found yet.7.Happy memories and things.8.In his words.B.True or False Statements.1—8: FTFF TTFTC.Discuss with your classmates what message is hidden in GentlemanJim’s recording.D.Listen to the 2nd part of the policeman’s discussion and list all thethings they feel unusual about Gentleman Jim’s recording.1.Jim keeps telling his wife to play the message over and over again.2.Jim tells his wife that she’ll find something comforting.3.Jim keeps saying “very beautiful” over and over again.4.The speech doesn’t sound natural.E.Listen to Gentleman Jim’s recording again and work out the message.Answer: There are 2 gold bricks in the garden under the big red rose tree.Section IIITask 1: Listening to Predict1.Answer: a glance at the headings of sections or sub-sections willshow the order in which the items are introduced.Reason: “In addition” is followed by a supplementary idea.Prediction here is also based on common knowledge.2.Answer: providing a summary which can be re-read later.Reason: “As well as” is often followed by an idea of the same importance as the one before “as well as”.3.Answer: may not appear in a bibliography.Reason: “However” suggests an opposite idea.4.Answer: (no more than try to cover the most important ones here.Reason: “Therefore” suggests a result.5.Answer: it doesn’t.Reason: “Unfortunately” suggests that something opposite toone’s expectation will happen.6.Answer: it’s still important.Reason: “Though” suggests that in spite of the fact that follows, something still happens.Task 2: DictationSign LanguageDeaf people, people who can’t hear, are still able to communicatequite well with a special language. It’s called sign language. The speaker of sign language uses hand gestures in order to communicate.Basic sign language has been used for a long, long time, but signlanguage wasn’t really developed until about 250 years ago. In themiddle of the 1700s a Frenchman named Epée developed sign language. Epée was able to speak and hear, but he worked during most of his life as a teacher of deaf people in France. Epée developed a large number of vocabulary words for sign language. Epée taught these words to his deaf students. Epée’s system used mostly picture :image signs. We call them picture image signs because the signs create a picture. For example, the sign for sleep is to put both hands together, and then to place the hands flat against the right side of your face, and then to lower your head slightly to the right. This action was meant to show the position of sleep. So we call it a picture image sign.Lesson 7Section ITask 1: Learning a Foreign LanguageA.Multiple Choice. 1—4: bcaaB.True or False Questions. 1—4: FTTFC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Albert Humphries.2.Balham, London.3.4 years.4.He has been going to an evening class and has watched quite a lotof the BBC television programmes.5.They use a different book in the class.6.They make the same mistakes as he does.7.It means being able to put together the right groups of words andto say them in a reasonably accurate way.Task 2: In the LibraryA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: bbcacaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TTFTFTC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Round the corner.2.A 20p a day fine for each book.3.Tahiti.4.No.D.Blank-filling.1.5 pounds, you damage them, entitles you, 2 records at a time,everything available, be much more popular than.2.telephone to renew the books.3.we get back, worth all the bother, some paperbacks in the airport,I’ve been such a nuisance.Section IITask 1: Lessoned World CollegesA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1．On the phone.2．Some information about the college.3．Robert Creighton.4．Julian’s friend in Spain.5．English.6．No. There are scholarships for all colleges, but parents will have to pay too.7．Yes. But academic ability is not the only thing important. Personal qualities will also be considered.8．Maturity, the ability to get on well with people from different countries.B.Blank-filling.1.the line, put you through to2.Pacific College, French, may be taught in Italian3.painting and modern dancing4.probably, the staff at the college, special activities, theatrestudies, environmental work, take partTask 2: I Remember …A.Multiple Choice. 1—6: baabcaB.True or False Questions. 1—8: TTTF FTTTSection IIITask 1: Learning to Rephrase。
LISTENTOTHIS2英语中级听力课后练习题含答案
LISTENTOTHIS2 英语中级听力课后练习题含答案Part 1Question 1Listen to the audio clip and choose the correct answer:What is the man’s ambition?A. To open a restaurantB. To become a chefC. To learn to cook Answer: B. To become a chefQuestion 2Listen to the audio clip and fill in the blank:The woman’s father is a ___________.Answer: carpenterPart 2Question 3Listen to the audio clip and choose the correct answer:What is the weather like in the speaker’s hometown now?A. SunnyB. CloudyC. SnowyD. RnyAnswer: A. SunnyQuestion 4Listen to the audio clip and fill in the blank:The speaker’s hometown is famous for its __________.Answer: seafoodPart 3Question 5Listen to the audio clip and choose the correct answer:What did the speaker do on the weekend?A. Stayed at homeB. Went shoppingC. Visited the parkD. Had a picnicAnswer: C. Visited the parkQuestion 6Listen to the audio clip and fill in the blank:The speaker saw a group of ___________ performing at the park.Answer: musiciansPart 4Question 7Listen to the audio clip and choose the correct answer:What is the most important thing when buying a new car, according to the speaker?A. The priceB. The designC. The functionD. The brandAnswer: C. The functionQuestion 8Listen to the audio clip and fill in the blank:The speaker believes that ___________ is more important than the appearance of a car.Answer: safetyPart 5Question 9Listen to the audio clip and choose the correct answer:What did the speaker do when he was in Paris?A. Visited the Eiffel TowerB. Took a boat tour on the Seine riverC. Tried French foodD. Went shoppingAnswer: C. Tried French foodQuestion 10Listen to the audio clip and fill in the blank:The speaker thinks that the best part of traveling is ___________.Answer: experiencing new culturesConclusionThat concludes our LISTENTOTHIS2 英语中级听力课后练习题. Hope you found it helpful in improving your listening skills. Don’t forget to practice regularly to keep improving. Good luck!。
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英语中级听力参考答案Answer Keys to Listen to This: 2Edited by莫显良、马军军、张凤英、陈燕Lesson 1Section ITask 1: This Is Your Life!A.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) to complete each of the following statements.1—6: caacbaB.True or False Questions.1—6: TFFFFTC.Identification.(1)—(b), (2)—(d), (3)—(f), (4)—(g), (5)—(a), (6)—(c), (7)—(e)plete the following résumé for Jason Douglas.Name: Jason DouglasFormer name: Graham SmithProfession: actorDate of birth: July 2, 19471952: started school1958: moved to Lane End Secondary School1966: went to the London School of Drama1969: left the London School of Drama1973: went to Hollywood1974: were in a movie with Maria MontroseTask 2: What Are Your Ambitions?A.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Radio Station QRX.2.For a survey.3.Four.4.Six.5.(1) What’s your name?(2) What do you do for a living?(3) What do you do for fun?(4) What’s the most exciting thing that’s happened to you recently?(5) Who do you admire most in this world?(6) What do you want to be doing five years from now?B.Fill in the following chart with answers that each interviewee gives to the questions.Section IIA.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) for each of the following questions.1—6: abaccbB.True or False Questions.1—4: FTFFC.Fill in the following chart with information about the journey the Roman army made accordingto Trevor.Designation: D CompanyNumber of men: one hundred and moreJourney: from France to BritainMeans of transcript: boatWeather conditions: stormyFood: cat foodDrink: rain waterConditions of weapons after landing: uselessFighting: noneEquipment lost or damaged: boat lost, guns full of water, supplies of wine lostSoldiers killed or wounded: about ten survivors, all others drowned or killed by coldD.Point out what is not true in Trevor’s story.The following did not exist in Roman times:petrol, newspaper, matches, trousers, tinned food, taps, guns, wine bottles.50 BC could not appear on a coin. 50-55 BC is counting backwards.E.Fill in the blanks according to what you hear on the tape.1.terrible, stormy, or more of us, shut in, so bad, sick, stuffy.2.pushed up onto the sands, climbed out, jumping into the, struggling to the, up to myshoulder, freezing.3.came and took us away, joined, going into the camp, a hot meal, clean clothes, givenour pay.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: trying to write a letterReason: The speaker’s question suggests he needs a quiet surrounding to do something.2.Hint: the first speaker is a guest complaining about the conditions of Room 43 whichis a single room. The second speaker is a hotel clerk who suggests that the guest move to a double room.Answer: is the only single room available at the momentReason: The phrase “I’m afraid” often suggests a negative or unsatisfying answer.3.Answer: Where on earth did you get it?Reason: The second speaker’s surprised tone shows that the money is out of herexpectation and she must be curious about how it is gained.4.Answer: You mustn’t discriminate against someone just because they are married.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.5.Answer: I wouldn’t mind being a prince.Reason: The man’s questioning tone shows he doesn’t agree with the woman.6.Answer: I’m not a workaholic.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.7.Answer: he had been.Reason: “But” and “possibly” both give some hint.Task 2: DictationPassage 1: The KnowledgeBecoming a London taxi driver isn’t easy. In order to obtain a licence to drive a taxi in London, candidates have to pass a detailed examination. They have to learn not only the streets, landmarks and hotels, but also the quickest way to get there. This is called “The Knowledge” by London Cab drivers and it can take years of study and practice to get ‘The Knowledge’. Candidates are examined not only on the quickest routes but also on the quickest routes at different times of the day. People who want to pass the examination spend much of their free time driving or even cycling around London, studying maps and learning the huge street directory by heart.Passage 2: The UndergroundTravelling on the London underground (the ‘tube’) presents few difficulties for visitors because of the clear colour- coded maps. It is always useful to have plenty of spare change with you because there are often long queues at the larger stations. If you have enough change you can buy your ticket from a machine. You will find signs which list the stations in alphabetical order, with the correct fares, near the machines. There are automatic barriers which are operated by the tickets. You should keep the ticket, because it is checked at the destination.Lesson 2Section ITask1: Film EditingA.True or False Questions.1—4: TFTFB.Fill in the following blanks to give a clear picture of what needs to be done before a filmis ready for distribution.1. The assistant:a. “Synching up”which means matching sound and pictures according to the numbers stampedalong the edge of the film and sound tape.b. “Logging” which means recording the detail version of the film and the sound in alog book.2. The film editor:a. Make a first selection of the best takes.b. Prepare a “rough cut”– an initial version of the film.c. Prepare the “fine cut”– the final form of the film.3. Others:a. Approve the fine cut.b. “Dubbing”which means voices, music, background noises and sometimes special effectsare put together.c. The “neg” cutters cut the original negatives on the film so that these match theedited film exactly.Task 2: A Vision of the FutureA.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—6: abacccB.True of False Questions.1—4: TFTFC.Fill in the blanks to give a clear picture of the problems New York faces in the movie.1.40 million2.have no apartment, sleep on the steps of the building, crawl over sleeping people toget inside.3.nothing will grow, they never see the sun.4.soylent: soylent red, soylent yellow, and soylent green. 2, soybeans, soylent green,ocean plants.5.90 degree.6.electricity, ride bicycles to make it.Section IITask 1: American IndiansA.Answer the following questions briefly.1.1492.2.He thought that he had arrived in India.3.They were kind to them and wanted to help.4.(1) They wanted bigger farms and more land for themselves; (2) More immigrants camefrom Europe.5.It was their mother. Everything came from and went back to their mother. And it wasfor everybody.6.They started fighting back.7.By 1875 the Indians had lost the fight and had to live in “reservations”.8.The Indians are bad and the White man is good and brave in Hollywood films.B.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—4: acbcTask 2: New AustraliansA.Identification:1.(1)—(d), (2)—(b), (3)—(a), (4)—(c)2.(a) more than 15 million,(b) 160, 000,(c) the year 1851,(d) 700, 000B.True or False questions.1—6: FTFFTTC.Fill in the blanks with events connected with the following time expressions.1.Italiansa.the 1850s and 1860s: Different states in Italy were fighting for independence andsome Italians went to Australia for political reasons. Some others went there forgold.b.1891: The first group of 300 Italians went to work in the sugar-cane fields ofnorthern Australia.c.The end of the 19th century: Some good Italian fishermen went to western Australia.2.Greeksa.1830: The first Greeks went to work in vineyards in south-eastern Australia.b.The 1860s; There were about 500 Greeks in Australia.c.1890; There were Greek Cafes and restaurants all over Sydney and out in thecountryside.d.After WWII: Many Greeks arrived in Australia.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: It’s good exercise. Keeps you fit.Reason: The word “yeah” suggests that the boy will say something in agreement with the woman’s comment.2.Answer: We turn the music up really loud and start dancing.Reason: The phrase “why not”suggests that the boys will simply dance in the street.3.Answer: They can’t do it like me yet.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.4.Answer: It’s a very old book.Reason: The word “actually” also suggests an opposite meaning.5.Answer: Write down your address and I’ll get the boy to bring them round.Reason: The conversation takes place in a store. If the store owner agrees to deliver the goods, the only thing he wants to know will be the address of the customer.6.Answer: Tell us all about it over dinner.Reason: The woman sounds very much interested in the man’s experience. So she will certainly ask the man to tell her something about it.Task 2: DictationThe Foolish FrogOnce upon a time a big, fat frog lived in a tiny shallow pond. He knew every plant and stone in it, and he could swim across it easily. He was the biggest creature in the pond, so he was very important. When he croaked, the water-snails listened politely. And thewater-beetles always swam behind him. He was very happy there.One day, while he was catching flies, a pretty dragon-fly passed by. ‘You’re a very fine frog,’ she sang, ‘but why don’t you live in a bigger pond? Come to my pond. You’ll find a lot of frogs there. You’ll meet some fine fish, and you’ 11 see the dangerous ducks. And you must see our lovely water-lilies. Life in a large p ond is wonderful!’‘Perhaps it is rather dull here,’ thought the foolish frog. So he hopped after the dragon-fly.But he didn’t like the big, deep pond. It was full of strange plants. The water-snails were rude to him, and he was afraid of the ducks. The fish didn’t like him, and he was the smallest frog there. He was lonely and unhappy.He sat on a water-lily leaf and croaked sadly to himself, ‘I don’t like it here. I think I’ll go home tomorrow.’But a hungry heron flew down and swallowed him up for supper.Lesson 3Section ITask 1: I Don’t See It That WayA.Conversation 1:1.Choose the best answer for each of the following statements.(1) — (2): ba2.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)About 6 months ago.(2)It is defective and has ruined 4 of the customer’s favorite cassettes.(3)6 months.(4)10 days ago.3.Blank-filling.(1)bend the rule, make an exception for, make an exception for(2)adding insult to injury, make good on(3)brought it in, hold me to, onB.Conversation 2:1.Multiple choice. (1) — (2): ba2.True or False Questions. (1) — (4): FTTTC.Conversation 3:1.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)Single.(2)5 years.(3)He has been loyal to the company and worked quite hard.(4)Asking for a raise.(5)Bob does his job adequately, but he doesn’t do it well enough to deserve a raise.(6)Take more initiative and show more enthusiasm for the job.(7)To quit his job.(8)That’s a decision Bob will have to make for himself.Task 2: marriage CustomsA.Blank-filling.Speaker: Professor Robin StuartTopic: Marriage customs in different parts of the world; romantic business; arranged marriage; on the day of the wedding; arranged marriages; to have a look at one another;call the whole thing off; the wedding goes ahead; several wives.Conclusion: just as much chance of bringing happiness to the husband and wife as the Western systems of choosing marriage partners.B.True or False Questions. 1 — 3: TFTSection IITask 1: At the Dentist’sA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 4: baccB.True of False Questions. 1 — 6: FTFFTTTask 2: HiccupsA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.He wants her to help him stop his hiccups.2. 3 hours.3.Everything he can think of.4.She’ll give the man 5 pounds if he hiccups again.5.The man has stopped hiccupping and owes Rosemary 5 pounds.B.Identification.(1) — (b), (2) — (d), (3) — (e), (4) — (a), (5) — (c)Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: the Chinese then?Reason: “What about” suggests an alternative.2.Answer: they’ll still be hot when you get back.Reason: The woman’s words suggest that the shop is very close to their home.3.Hint: The woman is asking the man to buy a pack of fish and chips from a nearby shop.Answer: there’s a queue.Reason: The phrase “not if” suggests a condition that hinders the fulfillment of an action.4.Answer: a good idea.Reason: The word “yes” shows an agreement.5.Answer: being a machine for that money.Reason: “I wouldn’t mind”suggests that the man will do what the woman doesn’t want because of certain attractive conditions.6.Answer: I want to play drums.Reason: The earlier sentence suggests that the man does not play drum for money.Consequently the explanation must be that he enjoys playing it.Task 2: DictationSleepIt’s clear that everyone needs to sleep. Most people rarely think about how and why they sleep, however. We know that if we sleep well, we feel rested. If we don’t sleep enough, we often feel tired and irritable. It seems there are two purposes of sleep: physical rest and emotional and psychological rest: We need to rest our bodies and our minds. Both are important in order for us to be healthy. Each night we alternate between two kinds of sleep: active sleep and passive sleep. The passive sleep gives our body the rest that’s needed and prepares us for active sleep, in which dreaming occurs.Throughout the night, people alternate between passive and active sleep. The brain rests, then it becomes active, then dreaming occurs. The cycle is repeated: the brain rests, then it becomes active, then dreaming occurs. This cycle is repeated several times throughout the night~. During eight hours of sleep, people dream for a total d one and half hours on the average.Lesson 4Section ITask 1: Weather ForecastA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 2: acB.Fill in the following chart.Task 2: The 5 O’clock NewsA.Fill in the following chart.B.Give brief answers to the following questions based on the news report.1.It was closed down by government authorities.2.Testing confirmed that the town had been poisoned be the dumping of toxic chemicalsin town dumps.3. 3 weeks ago.4.200.5.Headaches, stomachaches, faintness and dizziness.6.Toxic wastes had leaked into the ground and contaminated the water supply.7.All the residents should leave the area, until the chemical company responsible forthe toxic waste can determine whether the town can be cleaned up and made safe again.C.True of False Questions. 1—6: FTTFFTD.Fill in the following blanks (based on the news report).Teams Playing Result(1) Mexico — France 7 to 6(2) Canada — Argentina 3 to 3(3) Italy — Haiti2 to 1(with 30 minutes left to go)Section IITask 1: What Do You Like for Entertainment?A.Blank-filling.Reporter: Deborah TylerInterviewee: Students of the Brooklyn Academy of Dramatic ArtsMajor: Benny Gross —— pianoKimberley Martins —— modern danceB.Fill in the following chart about how often Benny and Kimberley go to the eight forms ofartistic entertainment.C.Rearrange the forms of artistic entertainment that Benny and Kimberley like, beginningwith the form that each one likes best.Benny: (3)—(1)—(4)—(6)—(2)—(8)Kimberley: (2)—(4)—(1)—(7)—(3)—(8)Task 2: Are You a Heavy Smoker?A.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbcbacC.Blank-filling.Name: Doris BradleySex: femaleAge: 32Amount: 3 packets of 20 a weekFirst experience:Time: at the age of 17Place: at a partyOffered by: boyfriend, not husbandFeeling; awfully grown-upLater: started smoking 2 or 3 a day and gradually increased.Experience of giving up smoking: twice1. Time: 6 months before getting marriedReason: saving upResult: only cut it down from 30 a day, still smoked a little2. Time: when expecting a babyReason: according to doctor’s adviceResult: gave up completely for 7 or 8 months and took it up a couple of weeks after the baby was born, because the baby was being bottle fed.Time when she smokes most:1. watching TV2. reading books3. in company4. with friendsTime when she never smokes:1. doing the housework2. on an empty stomachSection IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: They’d be exhausted at the end of each performance.Reason: “Otherwise” suggests a result of the opposite condition.2.Answer: I enjoyed it very much.Reason: “Apart from that I must say” often suggests an opposite statement to earlier comments.3.Answer: I stayed up late to finish it.Reason: “And” suggests that the speaker would finish the book at one sit.4.Answer: the book never really got started at all.Reason: After an opinion of agreement, the phrase “in fact”suggests a further comment;the expression “it’s o nly honest to say” usually introduces a confession-something which is probably not as good as the one mentioned.5.Answer: I tend to skip parts that don’t really hold my interest.Reason: “Otherwise” suggests a result of the opposite condition.6.Answer: it was rather long.Reason: “I must admit” suggests an agreement to the other person’s opinion. Task 2: DictationBooks Belong to the PastSir,I visited my old school yesterday. It hasn’t changed in thirty years. The pupils were sitting in the same desks and reading the same books. When are schools going to move into the modern world? Books belong to the past. In our homes radio and television bring us knowledge of the world. We can see and hear the truth for ourselves. If we want entertainment most of us prefer a modern film to a classical novel. In the business world computers store information, so that we no longer need encyclopaedias and dictionaries. But in the schools teachers and pupils still use books. There should be a radio and television set in every classroom, and a library of tapesand records in every school. The children of today will rarely open a book when they leave school. The children of tomorrow won’t need to read and Write at all.M. P. MillerLondonLesson 5Section ITask 1: An Unpleasant TripA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.The Isle of Wight.2.They were not pleased with their hotel.3.He decided to write to the Manager of Happytours.4. A travel Agency.5.The hotel and travel arrangements.6.They will never book any future holidays through Happytours.B.Fill in he blanks with the words used in the brochure and by Mr. Wilson to describe thehotel and travel arrangement.Task 2: At the Travel AgencyA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: acbbcaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTC.Fill in the blanks with the two things that Miss Bush will do.1.her two friends, to stop over with her on the way back.2.Mr. Adams to stop with her in Cairo.Section IIA Saturday AfternoonA.Identification.Name IdentificationGillian Dr. Carmichael’s new researchassistantDr. Carmichael the president of St. Alfred’sHospitalMaurice Featherstone the gardener of the hospitalB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbaacaC.True or False Questions. 1—8: FFTF TFTTD.Fill in the blanks with information about Maurice.Name: Maurice FeatherstoneSex: maleAge: oldAppearance: clear, blue, honest eyes; white hair and a pinkish complexionTemperament: gentle and mild-manneredLength of stay in the hospital: 35 yearsReasons for entering the hospital:1.When he was 17, he burnt down his school.2.Over the next few years, there were a number of mysterious fires in his neighborhood.ter he tried to set fire to the family mansion.Visits from family members: No.Bills: paid on time.E.Blank-filling.1.slightly uneasy, unlocked the gates, waved her through2.withdrawn, depressed, normal, kept locked up, all of them, too dangerous to live innormal society.3.with the staff, a surprise, let him go out for the afternoon, flower show, quite excited,a birthday cake, decorated the lounge.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: he fails to employ the correct question form.Reason: “Consequently” suggests a result of the facts mentioned earlier.2.Answer: difficulties may still arise.Reason: “even when” suggests that in spite facts, something else still exists.3.Answer: the student may not have clearly heard what was said.Reason: “In other words” is often followed by an explanation in clearer and easier words.4.Answer: may feel angry at receiving such orders.Reason: “However” suggests an opposite fact.5.Answer: whether crops should be used to produce food or should be used to produce fuel.Reason: “That is” is also followed by an explanation.6.Answer: a small industrial sector.Reason: “At the same time” suggests the coexistence of two things. Here prediction is also based on common knowledge.Task 2: DictationThe School Holidays Are Too LongToday the children of this country have at last returned to work. After two months’ holiday pupils have started a new term. How many adults get such long holidays? Two to four weeks in the summer and public holidays--that’s all the working man gets. As for the average woman, she’s lucky to get a holiday at all. Children don’t need such long holidays. In term-time they start work later and finish earlier than anyone else.In the holidays most of them get bored, and some get into trouble. What a waste! If their overworked parents were given more free time instead, everyone would be happier.This isn’t just a national problem either--it’s worldwide. Dates may be different from country to country, but the pattern’s the same. Why should children do half as much work and get twice as much holiday as their parents?Lesson 6Section ITask 1: In the Path of the EarthquakeA.True or False Questions. 1—6: FTFTFFB.Map 1 is a layout of the Skinners’ farm. Mark out the plants and buildings in the map.Then in map 2 draw a new plan of the Skinners farm after the quake.Map 1:4. rose garden1. farm house2. garden path3. cypresstrees6. raspberry patch7. cow shed8. granary5. eucalyptustreesMap 2:Task 2: A Funny Thing Happened to Me.A.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cabbcaB.Give brief answers to the following questions.st Friday.2.He was a student.3.In London.4.By taxi.5.The taxi got stuck in a traffic jam and the train had left by the time he got to thestation.6. 1 hour.7.The station buffet.8.An evening newspaper, the “Standard”.9.At a table near the window.10.He did the crossword puzzle.C.True or False Questions.1—6: FFTTFTD.Blank-filling.1.reached across, opened, took one, dipped, into, popped it into.2.get up and go, pushed back, stood up, hurried out of.Section IIConsolidation: A Very Beautiful StoryA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1. A tape from Gentleman Jim.2.Yesterday.3.Jim’s wife.4.There was a message hidden in the tape.5.Half the police force in London and 3 experts.6.Nothing had been found yet.7.Happy memories and things.8.In his words.B.True or False Statements.1—8: FTFF TTFTC.Discuss with your classmates what message is hidden in Gentleman Jim’s recording.D.Listen to the 2nd part of the policeman’s discussion and list all the things they feelunusual about Gentleman Jim’s recording.1.Jim keeps telling his wife to play the message over and over again.2.Jim tells his wife that she’ll find something comforting.3.Jim keeps saying “very beautiful” over and over again.4.The speech doesn’t sound natural.E.Listen to Gentleman Jim’s recording again and work out the message.Answer: There are 2 gold bricks in the garden under the big red rose tree.Section IIITask 1: Listening to Predict1.Answer: a glance at the headings of sections or sub-sections will show the order inwhich the items are introduced.Reason: “In addition” is followed by a supplementary idea. Prediction here is also based on common knowledge.2.Answer: providing a summary which can be re-read later.Reason: “As well as” is often followed by an idea of the same importance as the one before “as well as”.3.Answer: may not appear in a bibliography.Reason: “However” suggests an opposite idea.4.Answer: (no more than try to cover the most important ones here.Reason: “Therefore” suggests a result.5.Answer: it doesn’t.Reason: “Unfortunately” suggests that something opposite to one’s expectation will happen.6.Answer: it’s still important.Reason: “Though” suggests that in spite of the fact that follows, something still happens.Task 2: DictationSign LanguageDeaf people, people who can’t hear, are still able to communicate quite well with a special language. It’s called sign language.The speaker of sign language uses hand gestures in order to communicate. Basic sign language has been used for a long, long time, but sign language wasn’t really developed until about 250 years ago. In the middle of the 1700s a Frenchman named Epée developed sign language. Epée was able to speak and hear, but he worked during most of his life as a teacher of deaf people in France. Epée developed a large number of vocabulary words for sign language. Epée taught these words to his deaf students. Epée’s system used mo stly picture :image signs. We call them picture image signs because the signs create a picture. For example, the sign for sleep is to put both hands together, and then to place the hands flat against the right side of your face, and then to lower your head slightly to the right. This action was meant to show the position of sleep. So we call it a picture image sign.Lesson 7Section ITask 1: Learning a Foreign LanguageA.Multiple Choice. 1—4: bcaaB.True or False Questions. 1—4: FTTFC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Albert Humphries.2.Balham, London.3. 4 years.4.He has been going to an evening class and has watched quite a lot of the BBC televisionprogrammes.5.They use a different book in the class.6.They make the same mistakes as he does.7.It means being able to put together the right groups of words and to say them in areasonably accurate way.Task 2: In the LibraryA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: bbcacaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TTFTFTC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Round the corner.2. A 20p a day fine for each book.3.Tahiti.4.No.D.Blank-filling.1. 5 pounds, you damage them, entitles you, 2 records at a time, everything available,be much more popular than.2.telephone to renew the books.3.we get back, worth all the bother, some paperbacks in the airport, I’ve been such anuisance.Section IITask 1: Lessoned World CollegesA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1．On the phone.2．Some information about the college.3．Robert Creighton.4．Julian’s friend in Spain.5．English.6．No. There are scholarships for all colleges, but parents will have to pay too.7．Yes. But academic ability is not the only thing important. Personal qualities will also be considered.8．Maturity, the ability to get on well with people from different countries.B.Blank-filling.1.the line, put you through to2.Pacific College, French, may be taught in Italian3.painting and modern dancing4.probably, the staff at the college, special activities, theatre studies,environmental work, take partTask 2: I Remember …A.Multiple Choice. 1—6: baabcaB.True or False Questions. 1—8: TTTF FTTTSection IIITask 1: Learning to Rephrase1.Most subjects: 1 English word, 1 meaning2.most English words: more than 1 meaning3.3rd misconception: word used correctly with meaning knownrger vocabulary: influenced by other languages; rich in synonyms5.grammatical matter: words of same meaning used with certain other words6.many students: no purpose than read7.students: no overall view, forget soon8.poor comprehension because no notes, no questions9.25 pages a test: no fatigue or loss of efficiency up to 6 hours10.increase speed, no loss of comprehension: more efficient readerTask 2: DictationCredit Cards。
英语初级听力原文（listentothis1）7课
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英语初级听力原文(listen to this1)7课
Julie: Oh, good evening, Mr. Murphy. Welcome to Oak Lane. Can we give you any help?
Male Voice: Sorry to bother you, Mrs. Henderson, but I'd like to ask you some questions.
—No. It's not mine.
—Whose book is it, then?
—It's Pedro's, I think.
—Whose bicycle is that?
—Which one?
—The old green one.
—Oh, that's Robert's.
Betty: Yes, it is. Would you like to talk to my mother?
Male Voice: Well ... I'd like to talk to Mrs. Henderson ...
Betty: Just a moment. I'll tell her.
—Thank you, Madam. Here's your bag.
—This is not my bag. It's Mrs. Brown's.
—I'm sorry, Madam. Is this yours?
—Yes, it is. Thank you.
—Excuse me. Is this your book?
(Receiver being picked up.)
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以下是为⼤家整理的listen to this英语中级听⼒教程Listen05，供⼤家参考，希望会对您有所帮助！ Herbert Wilson and his wife went to the Isle of Wight for their summer holiday. But they were by no means pleased with their hotel. As soon as they returned home, Herbert decided to write to the Manager of Happytours.Herbert: Can you spare a moment, dear? I want you to listen to this letter.Margaret: Go ahead, then.Herbert: Dear Sir, my wife and I arrived home last night after a holiday arranged by your firm, in Jersey. We stayed at the hotel described in your brochure as a comfortable, medium sized hotel, with a magnificent view of the sea, offering courteous, old fashioned service and excellent food, served in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.Margaret: Yes, that's what the brochure said.Herbert: In fact the hotel is situated at least half a mile from the sea. Our room overlooked a car park ...Margaret: Through the gates of which motor vehicles were constantly arriving or departing.Herbert: Yes, that's good. The food was strictly beef burgers and chips or fish and chips. Wine was available, but at exorbitant prices, and as for the courteous, old fashioned service, the majority of the staff were foreign and virtually incapable of speaking or understanding the English language.Margaret: Yes, that's quite true.Herbert: In addition to this, we were most unhappy with the arrangements for our journey home. We were instructed to catch the 11:00 am ferry ...Margaret: Wasn't it 12:00?Herbert: No, 11:00 ... but this was apparently delayed and we did not get away till 6 o'clock in the evening. Now that our holiday is over, it seems fairly pointless writing this letter, but I should like you to know that we were most disappointed with the hotel and travel arrangements and shall certainly not be booking any future holidays through Happytours. Yours faithfully, Herbert Wilson.Margaret: Yes dear, that's a very good letter.Miss Bush is talking to a travel agent in London.Travel Agent: Good morning. Can I help you?Miss Bush: Hello. Er, my name's Miss Bush and I'm intending to go to a conference in Sydney for three weeks.Travel Agent: I see. Er, do you want the excursion fare or the full return fare.Miss Bush: Now, can I get a stopover on an excursion fare?Travel Agent: Yes, you're allowed only one stopover on the excursion fare.Miss Bush: Oh, only one.Travel Agent: Yes. But of course, if you pay the full return fare then you can have unlimited stopovers.Miss Bush: Oh that's much better. Yes. You see, the thing is that I've got two weeks' holiday after the conference and I've never been out that way before at all to Australia or the Far East, and I, I wanted to go, you know, shopping or seeing Hong Kong or India or somewhere round there.Travel Agent: Yes. Uhum.Miss Bush: Um, where exactly can I go?Travel Agent: Well, lots of places. There's Singapore or um, Teheran, Kuwait, Athens, you've really got quite a lot of choice you know.Miss Bush: Mm. Well, it sounds marvellous. Um, how much would that cost? How much is the full fare?Travel Agent: The full fare? Well, that's really quite a lot. It's ￡1204.Miss Bush: (laughs) Yes, a thousand two hundred and four. Well, it's once in a lifetime, you know, I've never been.Travel Agent: Mm.Miss Bush: The thing is, actually that, um, I'm absolutely terrified of flying. I've never done it before.Travel Agent: Oh dear. UhumMiss Bush: And er, um, I'm hoping that I can persuade my two friends, who are also going to the conference, to stop over with me on the way back.Travel Agent: Yes, that would be a good idea, yes.Miss Bush: Mm, yes. By the way, one of them's in Cairo at the moment. Would it be possible for me to stop over there on my way to Sydney?Travel Agent: Yes of course. There are plenty of flights to Cairo and, and then plenty more onwards from Cairo to Sydney. And then you can stay, there, in Cairo, for as long as you like.Miss Bush: Oh that's great? Now, the thing is, I think I'd better go and persuade Mr. Adams that, you know, he'd like to stop with me in Cairo ...Travel Agent: I see.Miss Bush: ... go and discuss it with him and then come back to you in a day or two, if that's all right.Travel Agent: Yes. Certainly. Of course, madam.Miss Bush: Oh, thank you very much. OK. Goodbye.Travel Agent: Thank you. Goodbye.Gillian felt slightly uneasy as the porter unlocked the gates and waved her through. St Alfred's Hospital was not an ordinary mental institution. It was the most exclusive institution of its type in the country. You had to be not only mentally ill, but also extremely wealthy to be accepted as a patient. She parked her car outside the main entrance of the imposing eighteenth century building. She paused on the steps to look at the superb ornamental gardens and surrounding parkland. An old man in a white panama hat was watering the flowerbed beside the steps. He smiled at her.Old man: Good afternoon, miss. A lovely day, isn't it?Gillian: Yes, it certainly is.Old man: Are you a new patient?Gillian: Oh, I'm not a patient. I'm just here to do some research.Old man: Will you be staying long?Gillian: I really don't know. I wonder if you could direct me to Dr. Carmichael's office?Old man: Certainly, miss. Just go through the main door, turn left, walk down to the end of the corridor, and it's the last door on the right.Gillian: Thank you very much indeed.Dr. Carmichael was waiting for her. He had been looking forward to meeting his new research assistant. He himself had always been interested in the special problems of long stay patients. Dr. Carmichael was very proud of his hospital and she was impressed by the relaxed and informal atmosphere. She spent the mornings interviewing patients, and the afternoons writing up the results of her research in the gardens. Some of the patients were withdrawn and depressed, some seemed almost normal. Only one or two had to be kept locked up. She found it hard to believe that all of them had been thought too dangerous to live in normal society. She often saw the old man in the panama hat. He spent most of his time working in the gardens, but he always stopped to speak to her. She found out that his name was Maurice Featherstone. He was a gentle and mild-mannered old fellow, with clear, blue, honest eyes, white hair and a pinkish complexion. He always looked pleased with life. She became particularly curious about him, but Dr. Carmichael had never asked her to interview him, and she wondered why. One night, at dinner, she asked about Mr. Featherstone.Dr. Carmichael: Ah, yes, Maurice. Nice old chap. He's been here longer than anybody.Gillian: What's wrong with him?Dr. Carmichael: Nothing. His family put him here thirty-five years ago. They never come to visit him, but the bills are always paid on time.Gillian: But what had he done?Dr. Carmichael: I'll show you his file. It seems that he burnt down his school when he was seventeen. His family tried to keep the incident quiet. Over the next few years there were a number of mysterious fires in his neighbourhood, but the family did nothing until he tried to set fire to the family mansion. He was in here the next day. Maurice never protested.Gillian: And that was thirty-five years ago!Dr. Carmichael: I'm afraid so. If I'd had my way, I'd have let him out years ago.Gillian: But he can't still be dangerous!Dr. Carmichael: No. He's had plenty of opportunities. We even let him smoke. If he'd wanted to start a fire, he could have done it at any time.Gillian was shocked by the story. She became determined to do something about it. She wrote letters to Maurice's family, but never received a reply. He had never been officially certified as insane, and legally, he could leave at any time. Dr. Carmichael was easily persuaded to let her talk to Maurice.Gillian: Maurice, have you ever thought about leaving this place?Maurice: No, miss. I'm very happy here. This is my home. And anyway, I've got nowhere to go.Gillian: But wouldn't you like to go into the village sometimes ... to walk around, to buy your own tobacco?Maurice: I've never thought about it, miss. I suppose it would be nice. But I wouldn't want to stay away for long. I've spent twenty years working on this garden. I know every flower and tree. What would happen to them if I weren't here?Gillian realized that it would be unkind to make him leave the hospital. However, she found out that the next Saturday was his birthday. She arranged with the staff to give him a party. They wanted it to be a surprise and Dr. Carmichael agreed to let him go out for the afternoon. There was a flower show in the village. Maurice left at two o'clock. He seemed quite excited. They expected him to return about four o'clock. The cook had made a birthday cake and the staff had decorated the lounge. Gillian was standing in the window when she saw him. He was early. He was walking up the drive towards the house, whistling cheerfully. Behind him, above the trees, several thick black columns of smoke were beginning to rise slowly into the clear blue sky.1. The student, puzzled about a particular point, decides to ask a question. As so often happens when under pressure, he tends to concentrate most of his attention on the subject matter and he pays practically no attention to the language. Consequently, (pause) he fails to employ the correct question form.2. However, even though the student does employ an appropriate question form, (pause) difficulties may still arise.3. The basic difficulty may, in fact, be one of several different types. It may lie in the student's limited aural perception, in other words, (pause) the student may not have clearly heard what was said.4. Learners of English have, for example, said to me such things as "See me here tomorrow" or "Explain this". Fortunately, asI deal with non-native speakers and as I understand their language problems, I interpret this as inadequacy in the language rather than rudeness. Other teachers, however, (pause) may feel angry at receiving such orders.5. Today I'm going to consider, very briefly, a problem concerned with the competition for land use, that i... that is (pause) whether crops should be used to produce food or to ... should be used to produce fuel.6. A particularly interesting possibility for many developing countries has been the conversion of plant material to alcohol. Th... this is interesting because in many developing countries there is a large agricultural sector, and at the same time (pause) a small indust r i a l s e c t o r . / p > p b d s f i d = " 1 1 9 " > T h e S c h o o l H o l i d a y s A r e T o o L o n g T o d a y t h e c h i l d r e n o f t h i s c o u n t r y h a v e a t l a s t r e t u r n e d t o w o r k . A f t e r t w o m o n t h s ' h o l i d a y p u p i l s h a v e s t a r t e d a n e w t e r m . H o w m a n y a d u l t s g e t s u c h l o n g h o l i d a y s ? T w o t o f o u r w e e k s i n t h e s u m m e r a n d p u b l i c h o l i d a y s t h a t ' s a l l t h e w o r k i n g m a n g e t s . A s f o r t h e a v e r a g e w o m a n , s h e ' s l u c k y t o g e t a h o l i d a y a t a l l . C h i l d r e n d o n ' t n e e d s u c h l o n g h o l i d a y s . I n t e r m - t i m e t h e y s t a r t w o r k l a t e r a n d f i n i s h e a r l i e r t h a n a n y o n e e l s e . I n t h e h o l i d a y s m o s t o f t h e m g e t b o r e d , a n d s o m e g e t i n t o t r o u b l e . W h a t a w a s t e ! I f t h e i r o v e r w o r k e d p a r e n t s w e r e g i v e n m o r e f r e e t i m e i ns t e a d , e v e r y o n e w o u l d b e h a p p i e r . T h i s i s n ' t j u s t a n a t i o n a l p r o b l e m e i t h e r i t ' s w o r l d w i d e .D a t e s m a y b e d i f f e r e n t f r o m c o u n t r y t o c o u n t r y , b u t t h e p a t t e r n ' s t h e s a m e . W h y s h o u l d c h i l d r e n d o h a l f a s m u c h w o r k a n d g e t t w i c e a s m u c h h o l i d a y a s t h e i r p a r e n t s ? / p > / d i v > d i v i d = " f l o a t _ b t n " c l a s s = " " b d s f i d = " 1 2 0 " > b u t t o n c l a s s = " f l o a t _ b t n l e f t _ b t n " i d = " c o p y _ b u t t o n " d a t a - c l i p b o a r d - a c t i o n = " c o p y " d a t a - c l i p b o a r d - t a r g e t = " # c o n t e n t - t x t " o n c l i c k = " d o _ c o p y ( ) ; " b d s f i d = " 1 2 1 " > e m c l a s s = " i c o n " b d s f i d = " 1 2 2 " >。
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Stuart: Terrible, terrible!
Judy: I hate it! I really can't stand it.
Stuart: It was a great game!
Judy: Yes? (What did) Who was playing?
Stuart: England of course. (Oh) What did you see then that was more important than football?
Plumber: Yes, you certainly were pretty convincing today, but what about the earlier rounds? Any nervous moments?
Carter: Well, you know, I was a bit nervous against Jones when he took the lead in the second set, but then ... er ...
Mrs. Armstrong: Could I say something straight away, Mr. Chairman?
Smith: Yeah, but you know, I did pretty well to beat Hutchins in the semis and ... er ... what's his name? ... Brown in the quarter-finals. And, I mean, what a terrible umpire, eh? I mean, half of Carter's points were on ... er ... doubtful decisions, weren't they?
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Tom: How much money was involved?
Mary: Well, all our holiday money, you know. Some hundreds of pounds, in travellers' cheques and some in currency, you see, a few pounds ...
Tom: How would anybody who'd found your folder (have) phoned, the fact, the campsite?
Mary: Right. Well, this is what we discovered. We were w, worried, because someone might have found it (Mm) and we might get our passports, but what about our money, you know. (Quite, yeah) So we went to the address, (Mhm) and it was a little cycle-repair shop, kept by two brothers. And they told us that they had seen us driving up the road to the campsite. We had swung round a corner (Mm) and the folder had flown off the top of the car! (Cor) We'd obviously left it (Yes) there, at the garage. And it had fallen at their feet. (Good heavens!) They saw the tent and camping stuff (Yeah) on top of the car. (Mm) They saw which way we were going. (Mm) They guessed we were going to the campsite, because it (Mm) was just a country lane (Mm) and they telephoned! Weren't we lucky? And (Gosh!) when we got there they said, er, 'Would we check that everything (Mm) was there.' (Mm) And certainly everything was there, (mm) nothing gone. And we were so pleased, we'd only got one piece of, erm, French currency—it was on large-value (Mm) note (Mm)—a number of pounds. (Mm) Erm, and we knew that we had to live till Monday, (Yeah) so we asked them if they would change this note for us. Erm, and the man sent a small boy to another shop to get change (Yes) and he came back with two equal value notes, (Oh yes) he'd split it in half (Mm) if you like. So we gave them half (Yeah) and we went back to the campsite and put up our tent and installed ourselves and then we went out and spent the other half on a celebration. Erm, and er, of course, we had no money all day Sunday (Yes) and had to spend the day eating bread and si ...
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英语听⼒频道为⼤家整理的英语初级听⼒教程listen to this，供⼤家参考:)Robert Gordon is phoning to book a hotel room in Paris.Receptionist: 45-21-64. Allo?Robert: Is that the Saint-Martine Hotel?Receptionist: Oui. Yes, it is. Can I help you?Robert: Have you got a double room for the night of 23rd July?Receptionist: One moment please. I'll just have a look. Yes, we have got a double room on that date.Robert: Has it got a double bed or two singles?Receptionist: Two singles, monsieur.Robert: And is that with or without bath?Receptionist: It's a room with shower and toilet, monsieur.Robert: That sounds fine. Is there a TV?Receptionist: Could you repeat that, please?Robert: Is there a color television in the room?Receptionist: Yes, but of course. And a video, if you choose.Robert: How much will it be for one night?Receptionist: About four hundred francs.Robert: And what does that include?Receptionist: It includes morning newspaper, continental breakfast and service.Robert: Where is the nearest metro?Receptionist: Opera, monsieur. It's only five minutes from here.Robert: And is there an extra charge for children?Receptionist: If the child is under sixteen and we put an extra bed in your room, the charge is seventy-five francs. Do you want the room?Robert: Yes, for one night—23rd July.Receptionist: Oui, monsieur. May I have your name, please?Robert: Actually, it's for my wife and two daughters—Mrs. Jean Gordon, Linda and Maggie.Receptionist: Yes, monsieur. So you need an extra bed. And what time will they be arriving on July 23rd ...Interviewer: Now you've been a veterinary doctor for some thirty years, what was it that made you become a vet in the first place?Vet: Well, I studied as an ordinary doctor in the beginning, but I slowly realized that I liked animals very much. I almost prefer animals to people. So I took an extra course in animal medicine. It's as simple as that really.Interviewer: And you still enjoy working with animals?Vet: Oh, yes, very much so. In fact, more than ever now. I've got to know animals much better, you see, and I get on better with them in every way. Their owners sometimes get on my nerves, though.Interviewer: Oh ... why is that?Vet: Well, some people know very little about animals and keep them in the wrong conditions.Interviewer: What sort of conditions?Vet: Oh, you know, some people buy a large dog and then try to keep it in a small flat; they don't take it out enough to give it proper exercise. Other people have a cat and try to keep it in the house all day, but a cat needs to get out and be free to come and go as it pleases. A lot of people don't feed their animals properly. It's very common to give pets too much food which is very bad for them, especially if they're not getting enough exercise. Or not to feed them regularly, which is equally bad. An animal is a responsibility which is something many people don't seem to realize.Interviewer: You mean people keep pets for the wrong reasons?Vet: Yes, some people want a pet because they're lonely, or simply for decoration, or just to show how rich they are. Interviewer: And just how do you deal with these people?Vet: Well, I try to tell them what the animal needs, what is the right sort of food, the proper exercise. I try to teach them that animals are not toys and if they're to be healthy, they have to be happy.Interviewer: Yes, I suppose you're right. In your thirty years as a vet you must have come across some interesting cases? Vet: Oh yes, there are lots of interesting cases. I was once called to a lioness who was giving birth and having difficulty. Now that was really interesting.Well, now, ladies and gentlemen, that was our last item, and all that remains for me to do is to thank our performers sincerely on behalf of us all for the pleasure they have given us this evening. And of course I must express thanks to those who've worked behind the scenes. And especially our producer. But most of all I want to say thank you to all of you for coming here this evening and supporting this event, especially in such weather. I think perhaps I should take this opportunity to renew my sincere apologies to those sitting in the back rows. We've made temporary repairs to the roof, but unfortunately the rain tonight was unexpectedly heavy, and we're grateful to you for your understanding and cheerful good humor. I may say thatwe had hoped that temporary repairs would suffice. But we were recently informed by our surveyor that the whole roof will have to be replaced: which is of course a severe blow when you think it's only five years since we replaced the roof of the church itself. And so we shall be having another concert soon, I hope.Manager: Good morning, madam. And what can we do for you?Woman: What can you do for me?Manager: Yes, madam, what can we do for you?Woman: You've already done it, thank you very much. And I want something done about what you've done for me. Manager: Is something the matter, madam?Woman: I'll say there is, I want to see the manager.Manager: I'm the manager, madam. Now ... now what seems to be the trouble?Woman: Look at my face!Manager: Your face? Ah yes. Oh dear. Well, never mind. What's wrong with your face? What exactly am I supposed to be looking at?Woman: My lines, my Wrinkles.Manager: Well, we can soon put that right, Madam. You need a bottle of our New Generation Wrinkle Cream. With this wonderful new cream your lines and wrinkles just ...Woman: Shut up!Manager: ... just disap ... I beg your pardon?Woman: I said shut up! I was silly enough to listen to you before. I'll listen to no more of it.Manager: You say you've been here before, madam. I'm afraid I don't recognize you.Woman: Of course you don't recognize me! Last time I came in here I was a very attractive middle-aged woman. Now I look old enough to be even your grandmother.Manager: Well, yes ... er ... some of us do age quicker than others.Woman: It's not a question of age, my man, it's a question of your cream. I used it for two small lines under my eyes and I woke up next morning looking like Lady Frankenstein. Your advertisement says 'Lose ten years overnight. For only five pounds you can look young and attractive again. Tried by thousands. Money back guarantee.' Well, I want more than my money back. I want you to pay for me to have plastic surgery.Manager: But, madam, there must be some mistake.Woman: I'll say there's been a mistake. My mistake was believing your advert and buying your silly cream. 'It can do the same for you, too,' it said. Well, it's certainly done something for me, but now what it did for the lady in the picture. Manager: But our product is tested and approved by doctors. It was thoroughly tested on thousands of volunteers by experts before it was allowed to be sold on the market. This is the first complaint we've had.Woman: I told you, I want you to pay for a face lift or I'm taking you to court! So there!Manager: Er, do you happen to have a ... a recent photograph, madam?Woman: What ... whatever do you want with a photograph? You can see the way I look.Manager: I mean a photograph of you just before you used the cream.Woman: Do you think I go to the photographers everyday? (Pause) Look, Just give me the five pounds, will you? Manager: Do you have your receipt with you, madam?Woman: Er ... just a minute ... let me have a look. (Rummages in bag) Er ... no. No, I seem to have lost it?Manager: Then there's nothing I can do, madam. Sorry.Woman: (furious) I'll take you to court. I'll take you to court.Manager: You can do as you please, madam. Good morning.—Right, what do you want me to get then?—Right, er ... well, go to the green grocer's first.—Yeah, the green grocer's. (Right.) OK.—Right, let me see, potatoes, but new potatoes, not mottled ones. I mean they're really not very good any more. Urm, three pounds ...—Hang on. I'm trying to write this down. New potatoes.—Right.—... three pounds.—Three pounds. Yes.—Spring onions, one bunch.—One bunch of spring onions.—Yeah.—OK.—And ... a pound of bananas.—And a pound of bananas. Right.—And then, could you go to the supermarket as well?—Yes, yes.—Mm, let me see. A packet of sugar cubes.。
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Lesson 1Section ITask 1: This Is Your Life!A.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) to complete each of the following statements.1—6: caacbaB.True or False Questions.1—6: TFFFFTC.Identification.(1)—(b), (2)—(d), (3)—(f), (4)—(g), (5)—(a), (6)—(c), (7)—(e)plete the following résumé for Jason Douglas.Name: Jason DouglasFormer name: Graham SmithProfession: actorDate of birth: July 2, 19471952: started school1958: moved to Lane End Secondary School1966: went to the London School of Drama1969: left the London School of Drama1973: went to Hollywood1974: were in a movie with Maria MontroseTask 2: What Are Your Ambitions?A.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Radio Station QRX.2.For a survey.3.Four.4.Six.5.(1) What’s your name?(2) What do you do for a living?(3) What do you do for fun?(4) What’s the most exciting thing that’s happened to you recently?(5) Who do you admire most in this world?(6) What do you want to be doing five years from now?B.Fill in the following chart with answers that each interviewee gives to the questions.Section IIA.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) for each of the following questions.1—6: abaccbB.True or False Questions.1—4: FTFFC.Fill in the following chart with information about the journey the Roman army madeaccording to Trevor.Designation: D CompanyNumber of men: one hundred and moreJourney: from France to BritainMeans of transcript: boatWeather conditions: stormyFood: cat foodDrink: rain waterConditions of weapons after landing: uselessFighting: noneEquipment lost or damaged: boat lost, guns full of water, supplies of wine lostSoldiers killed or wounded: about ten survivors, all others drowned or killed by coldD.Point out what is not true in Trevor’s story.The following did not exist in Roman times:petrol, newspaper, matches, trousers, tinned food, taps, guns, wine bottles.50 BC could not appear on a coin. 50-55 BC is counting backwards.E.Fill in the blanks according to what you hear on the tape.1.terrible, stormy, or more of us, shut in, so bad, sick, stuffy.2.pushed up onto the sands, climbed out, jumping into the, struggling to the, up to my shoulder,freezing.3.came and took us away, joined, going into the camp, a hot meal, clean clothes, given our pay.Lesson 2Section ITask1: Film EditingA.True or False Questions.1—4: TFTFB.Fill in the following blanks to give a clear picture of what needs to be done before a film isready for distribution.1. The assistant:a. ―Synching up‖ which means matching sound and pictures according to the numbers stampedalong the edge of the film and sound tape.b. ―Logging‖ which means recording the detail version of the film and the sound in a log book.2. The film editor:a. Make a first selection of the best takes.b. Prepare a ―rough cut‖– an initial version of the film.c. Prepare the ―fine cut‖– the final form of the film.3. Others:a. Approve the fine cut.b. ―Dubbing‖ which means voices, music, background noises and sometimes special effects areput together.c. The ―neg‖cutters cut the original negatives on the film so that these match the edited filmexactly.Task 2: A Vision of the FutureA.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—6: abacccB.True of False Questions.1—4: TFTFC.Fill in the blanks to give a clear picture of the problems New York faces in the movie.1.40 million2.have no apartment, sleep on the steps of the building, crawl over sleeping people to get inside.3.nothing will grow, they never see the sun.4.soylent: soylent red, soylent yellow, and soylent green. 2, soybeans, soylent green, oceanplants.5.90 degree.6.electricity, ride bicycles to make it.Section IITask 1: American IndiansA.Answer the following questions briefly.1.1492.2.He thought that he had arrived in India.3.They were kind to them and wanted to help.4.(1) They wanted bigger farms and more land for themselves; (2) More immigrants came fromEurope.5.It was their mother. Everything came from and went back to their mother. And it was foreverybody.6.They started fighting back.7.By 1875 the Indians had lost the fight and had to live in ―reservations‖.8.The Indians are bad and the White man is good and brave in Hollywood films.B.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—4: acbcTask 2: New AustraliansA.Identification:1.(1)—(d), (2)—(b), (3)—(a), (4)—(c)2.(a) more than 15 million,(b) 160, 000,(c) the year 1851,(d) 700, 000B.True or False questions.1—6: FTFFTTC.Fill in the blanks with events connected with the following time expressions.1.Italiansa.the 1850s and 1860s: Different states in Italy were fighting for independence and someItalians went to Australia for political reasons. Some others went there for gold.b.1891: The first group of 300 Italians went to work in the sugar-cane fields of northernAustralia.c.The end of the 19th century: Some good Italian fishermen went to western Australia.2.Greeksa.1830: The first Greeks went to work in vineyards in south-eastern Australia.b.The 1860s; There were about 500 Greeks in Australia.c.1890; There were Greek Cafes and restaurants all over Sydney and out in the countryside.d.After WWII: Many Greeks arrived in Australia.Lesson 3Section ITask 1: I Don’t See It That WayA.Conversation 1:1.Choose the best answer for each of the following statements.(1) — (2): ba2.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)About 6 months ago.(2)It is defective and has ruined 4 of the customer’s favorite cassettes.(3) 6 months.(4)10 days ago.3.Blank-filling.(1)bend the rule, make an exception for, make an exception for(2)adding insult to injury, make good on(3)brought it in, hold me to, onB.Conversation 2:1.Multiple choice. (1) — (2): ba2.True or False Questions. (1) — (4): FTTTC.Conversation 3:1.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)Single.(2) 5 years.(3)He has been loyal to the company and worked quite hard.(4)Asking for a raise.(5)Bob does his job adequately, but he doesn’t do it well enough to deserve a raise.(6)Take more initiative and show more enthusiasm for the job.(7)To quit his job.(8)That’s a decision Bob will have to make for himself.Task 2: marriage CustomsA.Blank-filling.Speaker: Professor Robin StuartTopic: Marriage customs in different parts of the world; romantic business; arranged marriage; on the day of the wedding; arranged marriages; to have a look at one another; call the whole thing off; the wedding goes ahead; several wives.Conclusion: just as much chance of bringing happiness to the husband and wife as the Western systems of choosing marriage partners.B.True or False Questions. 1 — 3: TFTSection IITask 1: At the Dentist’sA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 4: baccB.True of False Questions. 1 — 6: FTFFTTTask 2: HiccupsA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.He wants her to help him stop his hiccups.2. 3 hours.3.Everything he can think of.4.She’ll give the man 5 pounds if he hiccups again.5.The man has stopped hiccupping and owes Rosemary 5 pounds.B.Identification.(1) —(b), (2) —(d), (3) —(e), (4) —(a), (5) —(c)Lesson 4Section ITask 1: Weather ForecastA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 2: acB.Fill in the following chart.Task 2: The 5 O’clock NewsA.Fill in the following chart.B.Give brief answers to the following questions based on the news report.1.It was closed down by government authorities.2.Testing confirmed that the town had been poisoned be the dumping of toxic chemicals in towndumps.3. 3 weeks ago.4.200.5.Headaches, stomachaches, faintness and dizziness.6.Toxic wastes had leaked into the ground and contaminated the water supply.7.All the residents should leave the area, until the chemical company responsible for the toxicwaste can determine whether the town can be cleaned up and made safe again.C.True of False Questions. 1—6: FTTFFTD.Fill in the following blanks (based on the news report).Teams Playing Result(1) Mexico — France 7 to 6(2) Canada — Argentina 3 to 3(3) Italy — Haiti2 to 1(with 30 minutes left to go)Section IITask 1: What Do You Like for Entertainment?A.Blank-filling.Reporter: Deborah TylerInterviewee: Students of the Brooklyn Academy of Dramatic ArtsMajor: Benny Gross —— pianoKimberley Martins —— modern danceB.Fill in the following chart about how often Benny and Kimberley go to the eight forms ofartistic entertainment.C.Rearrange the forms of artistic entertainment that Benny and Kimberley like, beginning withthe form that each one likes best.Benny: (3)—(1)—(4)—(6)—(2)—(8)Kimberley: (2)—(4)—(1)—(7)—(3)—(8)Task 2: Are You a Heavy Smoker?A.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbcbacC.Blank-filling.Name: Doris BradleySex: femaleAge: 32Amount: 3 packets of 20 a weekFirst experience:Time: at the age of 17Place: at a partyOffered by: boyfriend, not husbandFeeling; awfully grown-upLater: started smoking 2 or 3 a day and gradually increased.Experience of giving up smoking: twice1. Time: 6 months before getting marriedReason: saving upResult: only cut it down from 30 a day, still smoked a little2. Time: when expecting a babyReason: according to doctor’s adviceResult: gave up completely for 7 or 8 months and took it up a couple of weeks after the baby was born, because the baby was being bottle fed.Time when she smokes most:1. watching TV2. reading books3. in company4. with friendsTime when she never smokes:1. doing the housework2. on an empty stomachLesson 5Section ITask 1: An Unpleasant TripA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.The Isle of Wight.2.They were not pleased with their hotel.3.He decided to write to the Manager of Happytours.4. A travel Agency.5.The hotel and travel arrangements.6.They will never book any future holidays through Happytours.B.Fill in he blanks with the words used in the brochure and by Mr. Wilson to describe the hoteland travel arrangement.Task 2: At the Travel AgencyA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: acbbcaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTC.Fill in the blanks with the two things that Miss Bush will do.1.her two friends, to stop over with her on the way back.2.Mr. Adams to stop with her in Cairo.Section IIA Saturday AfternoonA.Identification.Name IdentificationGillian Dr. Carmichael’s new research assistantDr. Carmichael the president of St. Alfred’s HospitalMaurice Featherstone the gardener of the hospitalB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbaacaC.True or False Questions. 1—8: FFTF TFTTD.Fill in the blanks with information about Maurice.Name: Maurice FeatherstoneSex: maleAge: oldAppearance: clear, blue, honest eyes; white hair and a pinkish complexionTemperament: gentle and mild-manneredLength of stay in the hospital: 35 yearsReasons for entering the hospital:1.When he was 17, he burnt down his school.2.Over the next few years, there were a number of mysterious fires in his neighborhood.ter he tried to set fire to the family mansion.Visits from family members: No.Bills: paid on time.E.Blank-filling.1.slightly uneasy, unlocked the gates, waved her through2.withdrawn, depressed, normal, kept locked up, all of them, too dangerous to live in normalsociety.3.with the staff, a surprise, let him go out for the afternoon, flower show, quite excited, a birthdaycake, decorated the lounge.Lesson 6Section ITask 1: In the Path of the EarthquakeA.True or False Questions. 1—6: FTFTFFB.Map 1 is a layout of the Skinners’ farm. Mark out the plants and buildings in the map. Then inmap 2 draw a new plan of the Skinners farm after the quake.Map 1:1. farm house2. garden path3. cypress trees4. rose garden5. eucalyptus trees6. raspberry patch7. cow shed8. granaryMap 2:Task 2: A Funny Thing Happened to Me.A.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cabbcaB.Give brief answers to the following questions.st Friday.2.He was a student.3.In London.4.By taxi.5.The taxi got stuck in a traffic jam and the train had left by the time he got to the station.6. 1 hour.7.The station buffet.8.An evening newspaper, the ―Standard‖.9.At a table near the window.10.He did the crossword puzzle.C.True or False Questions.1—6: FFTTFTD.Blank-filling.1.reached across, opened, took one, dipped, into, popped it into.2.get up and go, pushed back, stood up, hurried out of.Section IIConsolidation: A Very Beautiful StoryA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1. A tape from Gentleman Jim.2.Yesterday.3.Jim’s wife.4.There was a message hidden in the tape.5.Half the police force in London and 3 experts.6.Nothing had been found yet.7.Happy memories and things.8.In his words.B.True or False Statements.1—8: FTFF TTFTC.Discuss with your classmates what message is hidden in Gentleman Jim’s recording.D.Listen to the 2nd part of the policeman’s discussion and list all the things they feel unusualabout Gentleman Jim’s recording.1.Jim keeps telling his wife to play the message over and over again.2.Jim tells his wife that she’ll find something comforting.3.Jim keeps saying ―very beautiful‖ over and over again.4.The speech doesn’t sound natural.E.Listen to Gentleman Jim’s recording again and work out the message.Answer: There are 2 gold bricks in the garden under the big red rose tree.Lesson 7Section ITask 1: Learning a Foreign LanguageA.Multiple Choice. 1—4: bcaaB.True or False Questions. 1—4: FTTFC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Albert Humphries.2.Balham, London.3. 4 years.4.He has been going to an evening class and has watched quite a lot of the BBC televisionprogrammes.5.They use a different book in the class.6.They make the same mistakes as he does.7.It means being able to put together the right groups of words and to say them in a reasonablyaccurate way.Task 2: In the LibraryA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: bbcacaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TTFTFTC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Round the corner.2. A 20p a day fine for each book.3.Tahiti.4.No.D.Blank-filling.1. 5 pounds, you damage them, entitles you, 2 records at a time, everything available, be muchmore popular than.2.telephone to renew the books.3.we get back, worth all the bother, some paperbacks in the airport, I’ve been such a nuisance. Section IITask 1: Lessoned World CollegesA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1．On the phone.2．Some information about the college.3．Robert Creighton.4．Julian’s friend in Spain.5．English.6．No. There are scholarships for all colleges, but parents will have to pay too.7．Yes. But academic ability is not the only thing important. Personal qualities will also be considered.8．Maturity, the ability to get on well with people from different countries.B.Blank-filling.1.the line, put you through to2.Pacific College, French, may be taught in Italian3.painting and modern dancing4.probably, the staff at the college, special activities, theatre studies, environmental work,take partTask 2: I Remember …A.Multiple Choice. 1—6: baabcaB.True or False Questions. 1—8: TTTF FTTTLesson 8Section ITask 1: TwinsA.Multiple Choice.1—6: acbcabB.Blank-filling.Name: Laura and SarahSex: femaleSimilarities: 1. blonde2. brown eyes3. same height4. same weight5. same size6. same shoesDifferences: 1. Laura is single, but Sarah has a well-fed happy husband and 4 healthy children.2. When Laura was learning to type, Sarah was washing up.3. When Laura was writing articles for the school newspaper, Sarah was knitting.4. When Laura was in Panama, doing her first job for Lessoned Information Services,Sarah was having her second child.C.True or False Questions.1—2: TFTask 2: Genetic Make-upA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Alan and Barbara.2.At lunch time.3.An article about twins and coincidences.4.because it suggests criminals are born and not made.5.Somebody was born with the potential to become a criminal.6.The ones that regard crime as a way of life and see the police as enemy.7.Similar qualities are necessary to become a successful criminal or a first-class policeman.8.Men who might easily be in jail.B.Fill in the blanks with information about the twins.1.bound to act in a particular way.2. a particular set of genes, potential criminal, brought up in a particular way3.get bored with, want action, pretty strong charactersSection IITask 1: Can I Take a Message?A.Multiple Choice. 1—2: acB.Blank-filling.1.Message 1:Caller’s name: Mary RobertsCaller’s number: 772-1852Message: Call back at that number till 12:30 or between 2 and 5 this afternoon.2.Message 2:Caller’s name: Mr. BrownCaller’s number: 743-9821Message: Cancel the lunch appointment for tomorrow noon, because he is out of town for a while. Please call and reschedule.3.Message 3:Caller’s name: Mrs. TurnerMessage: She won’t be home until 8 o’clock. She’s working late.4.Message 4:Caller’s name: WendyMessage: Ticket for Puerto Rico is booked. That’s Pan Am Flight 226, leaving Tuesday the 12that 8 am. Tickets will be sent over later this afternoon.5.Message 5:Caller’s name: Juan SalvadeMessage: He’ll call back about the meeting next Wednesday.C.Blank-filling.1.May I take a message?2.out of town, offer my apologies to, have him call me3.just a minute, can I hold you for a second?4.holdingTask 2: Night FlightA.True or False Questions. 1—6: FTTFTFB.Multiple Choice. 1—8: bacba cbcC.Blank-filling.1.dramatically, moaning and groaning, doubled up, unconscious2.at the controls, shaking slightly3.on the horizon, the lights of the runway, beyond the city4.thump, hit the tarmac, raced along, to a haltD.Answer the following questions.1.She discovered that two passengers had been sick.2.Because the captain was lying behind the door unconscious.3.Because she was afraid that would cause a general panic.4.When the plane had circled over Brisbane Airport for over half an hour.Lesson 9Section IWilling to TrainA.True or False Questions. 1—4: TTFTB.Fill in the blanks with information about Catherine based on her own statement.Name: Catherine HuntQualifications: 1. qualifications from school, very good results2. certificates for ballet and for playing the pianoInterests: 1. tennis2. swimming3. travelling4. talking to peopleIntelligence: reasonably intelligentC.Give brief answers to the following questions1.Dancing and music2. A good girl. A bit lazy and disorganized sometimes, but very bright.3.Be a teacher or a vet.4.Because she believes that Cathy likes working with young children and looking after sickanimals.5.She wants to talk to Cathy, not her mother.6.No. she is bright enough to be a vet and wants to find something different from school work.7.Yes, if it is for something useful.8.Nursing, because she has good qualifications in English and Maths.9.Very hard work, not very pleasant sometimes.10.At first she is afraid she is not good enough. Later she thinks she should enjoy that.plete the following sentences.1. a little girl, very keen on, a music teacher or something, to train for, the right job2.to lessons, six, I suppose, for the rest of, music, lonely3.France, the school choir, talking to people, real interests4.being a hairdresser, people, do something properly, very worthwhile5.do look after, looked after, run over by a car, mind, too worriedSection IITask 1: How Do Others Think of My Job?A.Fill in the following chart.B.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Clever, artistic, very noisy.2.To Mr. S. Andrews.3.The company does put Mr. or Ms. In front of the names on its departmental list4.Nursing. Being a male nurse, he has more contact with the patients and a long termresponsibility for their welfare.5.They travel and have wife at every port.6.No.7.She is learning a lot about hair and how to get along with people and is gaining confidence.8.She will be able to start her own business and earn five times as much as the teachers.Task 2: Job StereotypesA.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTFTFB.Multiple Choice. 1—8: abaab cbbC.Re-list the professions in the survey, beginning with the one that the children took as the mostfavorite.1. lawyer 6. civil engineer2. accountant 7. electrical engineer3. physicist 8. mechanical engineer4. biologist 9. Sales representative5. economist 10. estate agentD.Blank-filling.1.―dirty job‖, ―low status‖, ―subordinate‖, take orders, give orders2.interesting, well paidLesson 10Section ITask 1: News Summary 1A.True or False Questions. 1—5: FFTFTB.Blank-filling.1.the local British Steel Corporation’s headquarters, closure plans2.doctors, nurses and other staff, grown even faster3.another 31 million pounds, poorer areas, regional development fund, 13.5 million pounds, 10million pounds, industrial improvement, road works4.17, 5, 2, 2, landed illegally, the first 9 months, 7 more5.derailed local train, disrupted rail services, the south of EnglandTask 2; News Summary 2A.Multiple Choice. 1—4: bcacB.Answer the following questions briefly.1. A double-barrelled.2.The girl’s brother.3.When the girl was being overpowered by police officers.4.Into the ceiling.5. A 23-year-old electronics worker and a 55-year-old housewife.6.They are doing well.7. 2 months ago.8.125 pounds with 25 pounds costs.9. A woman was killed when a chimney on a house collapsed and 2 men were killed when theircar crashed into a fallen tree.10.More high winds and rain.Section IITask 1: British NewspapersA.True or False Questions. 1—4: FTTFB.Multiple Choice. 1—3: babC.Fill in the blanks with information about Professor Hill’s favourite paper.News: (1) Political matters are covered in full.(2) The editorial column may support government policy on one issue and oppose it onanother.Book Reviews: a whole page for it.Art: a whole page for the latest happenings in the theatre, the cinema and the world of art.Economics: (1) Stock Exchange prices are quoted daily.(2) Exchange rates of the world’s major currencies are reported daily.Sports: The correspondents are among the best.Reader’s Letters: The standard is first–class.Task 2: EccentricityA.Answer the following questions.1. A person who behaves in a totally different manner from those in the society he lives in.2.Not specifically.3.He used to share his house openly with the strangest animals and sample them as food.4.The hermit.B.True or False questions. 1—8: FFTT TTFFC.Fill in the blanks.1.touch his food, wrap, in a tissue, picking, up, a barber, too often, grew down to his waist。
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listen to this中级原文Listen to This - An Intermediate Original ArticleTitle: The Power of Music: A Journey of EmotionsIntroduction:Music has the remarkable ability to touch our hearts and souls, transporting us to a world of emotions. It serves as a universal language, capable of transcending cultural barriers and connecting people from all walks of life. In this article, we explore the transformative power of music and its impact on our emotional well-being.The Melody of Memories:Music has the incredible ability to evoke vivid memories and emotions. Have you ever listened to a song from your childhood and suddenly found yourself transported back in time, reliving those precious moments? The power of music lies in its ability to trigger emotions associated with specific memories, whether they be joy, sadness, or nostalgia. Each note and lyric has the potential to unlock a flood of emotions, creating a unique experience for every listener.Finding Solace in Sadness:In times of sadness or heartache, music has the power to heal andprovide solace. Whether it's a melancholic melody or heartfelt lyrics, music helps us process our emotions and find comfort in our pain. It acts as a companion, validating our feelings and reminding us that we are not alone in our struggles. Through music, we can find catharsis and emerge stronger, ready to face the world with renewed resilience.Empowering and Motivating:Music has the ability to inspire and motivate us in ways we never thought possible. From anthems that ignite a sense of unity and empowerment to energetic beats that fuel our determination, music has been a driving force behind some of the greatest achievements in history. Whether it's overcoming personal obstacles or fighting for social change, music provides the soundtrack to our journeys, giving us the strength to persevere and make a difference.The Universal Language:One of the most remarkable aspects of music is its ability to connect people across cultures and languages. Regardless of whether we understand the lyrics or the cultural context, we can still feel the raw emotions conveyed through the music. It serves as a bridge, fostering understanding and empathy between individuals who may otherwise be separated by barriers. Music has the power to bring us closer together, reminding us of our shared humanity.Conclusion:Music is a powerful tool that has the ability to transport us to different emotional landscapes. It allows us to relive cherished memories, find solace in times of sadness, and empowers us to overcome challenges. Through its universal language, music connects us with others, fostering a sense of unity and understanding. So, the next time you listen to a song, let yourself be swept away by the emotions it invokes, and embrace the transformative power of music.。
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地使用方法书评篇先来说一说这本书究竟好在哪里.个人认为，不管是对于鸭友们来说，还是想从长远来看提高听力来说，这都是一本不可多得地好书.《中级听力》共两册，一本学生用书，一本教师用书.学生用书中首先是.帮助大家认识和了解一些听力中会遇到地生词.这些词当然是要背地了，都是一些很基本很常用地词.至于那些专有名词也是要留心看地，虽然没必要背下来怎么写，但一定要知道是什么意思、怎么发音以及其后蕴藏地文化背景.这些对于我们了解英语国家是很有帮助地.同样地，也能帮助我们了解西方文化，跟那些专有名词相得益彰，也要注意哦.练习主要分为单选、对错、搭配、填空、问答、列举等.这些题型是很针对听力地考查点地，能锻炼到我们在听力材料中定位关键词地能力、即时判断地能力和速记地能力.想一想，要是这些本领都能熟练掌握，雅思听力就是小菜一碟了嘛！这本书还好在它地，教了我们两个在听力中很了不得地本事——?和 .有了这两个法宝，我们地通篇听力理解会变得很简单.在中，题型主要有，，，，和.都是针对那两个很了不得地本事设计地练习.有理论有实践，只要勤加练习就一定对得起这本书地.教师用书说白了就是一本答案书.帮我们对对答案，看到底做对了多少题啊，参考一下原文材料看自己到底听懂了多少啊.不过要是能更有效地利用这本书地话，收获一定多到你意外！个人认为，使用《中级听力》，学生用书可要可不要，但是教师用书是一定不能少滴！后面就会谈到究竟怎么用它.战略篇想要切实提高听力，是一定要用精听地.泛听只能在很大程度上助长你不切实际地自信心.大多数人都在泛听一些材料，尤以新闻居多.听了一个大概，每个句子都听懂了几个词，每一篇都听懂了一些句子，在貌似能掌握大意地时候就想当然地以为自己地听力很棒，这其实是不对地.想一想，当你真正把一段材料听懂了、掌握了，应该是能够复述大意、告知细节、推理判断、评论意见地.当你地听力真地足够境界地时候，再使用泛听吧！这个时候，泛听就不只是听力练习地一种方法了，也变成了你获得信息地一个途径，就跟边洗衣服边听中央新闻一个道理.精听第一遍现在开始做《中级听力》吧！首先，把学生用书和教师用书放在一边，面前只放一个复读机.按下按钮，开始第一遍精听.这个时候是一定要全神贯注、专心致志、心无二念、一心一意！必须要这样！以篇章为单位，听完一遍之后暂停复读机，试试看能回忆出多少刚刚听到地内容.这个阶段只要求回忆大意就可以了.如果可以回忆出来那最好，如果有问题地话，就倒回去再听一遍，直到可以回忆出来为止.然后听第二篇文章或对话.然后第三篇、第四篇……直到听完一课地和 .每一篇都要听到能够回忆出大意为止.在这个过程中，要注意检查自己，是不是能听到发音类型，听到地生词多不多，语速是不是过快或者过慢，能不能听到一篇文章或对话中句子之间地逻辑关系.所以，我们在精听第一遍地时候要达到地效果就是：回忆出大意.如果这个效果达到了，就去休息一下，喝包牛奶什么地吧.（牛奶能促进听神经发育地，也能帮助大脑反应速度加快，练听力时地首选饮料呦坚持每天喝不但可以美容，还对身体健康有好处.出国也是件体力活，在国内先一下吧！）精听第二遍精听第二遍要达到地效果是：复述原文.有了第一遍地基础，现在把磁带倒回去再听一遍.还是以篇章为单位，一篇一篇地听.听完一篇，暂停，然后张嘴出声地复述自己刚刚听到地内容.没必要太详细——当然，能详细了更好.主要就是用自己地话说一说类似于, ……或者说, ( ) ……这是个开头，下来就是你用自己地话概括一下文章地大意，不用精确到具体地时间地点数字（这些是下一阶段地任务）.一直听，直到和地每一篇都能复述出大意为止.不过因为在精听第一遍地时候已经对文章有了一定程度地了解，尽量争取这次每篇只听一遍就能过吧！精听第三遍估计精听第三遍应该已经是第二天地事了吧，嘻嘻，挺正常地，没有多少人能一天那么集中精力地听两边遍还不累地.这样也好，因为对于前两遍听到地应该已经忘得差不多了，刚好从新开始细节听力.如上所说，第三遍地精听就是细节听力.与前两次不同，这次听地时候，面前要放地不只是复读机，还应该有一支笔和一个本子.（推荐铅笔，或地最好，首先是因为这两种笔石墨和粘土地比例适中，写起来流畅、清晰，其次当然是因为雅思要用铅笔答卷了；本子推荐那种没有格子地，比较方便自己设计格式）按下按钮，开始精听.这时，要适当地用笔记记录下来一些细节，比如说时间（昨天还是今天？早上还是晚上？几点？哪年？哪月？哪日？星期几？）、地点（哪个国家、哪个城市、哪条街、哪个巷、几号门牌）、人物（名字、关系、年龄、职业、爱好、特长），以及文章中具体描述那件事情地一些细节，还有，如果有列举地成分在，一定要努力列清楚所有地条目.这个笔记事实上没有必要，事实上也没有可能写得很完整，就是一堆简写、符号、箭头什么地就行，只要过一会儿自己还能认得就好了.听完一遍后，看着自己地笔记，试试看能不能把这个文章讲出来.不仅仅讲大意，还要讲细节.其实，这个过程就叫做“笔记辅助复述”.就是越是能详细地复述出原文越好.其中，练到了我们地笔记能力、速记能力、一心二用能力、细节定位能力.天啊！哪一个都是考雅思听力地法宝啊同样地，和地每一篇文章都能复述出来，这个阶段也就结束了.答题篇听了这么多遍了，也该是答题地时候了.相信这个时候在翻开学生用书地那一瞬间，心里应该恐惧感会小得多了吧.没错，争取听一次就能答出来.（不许偷看之前地笔记呦！）这次就不能以篇章为单位了，最好能以为单位，听完一个对一次答案.肯定会有错啦.不用怕！重要地是我们要分析错误.一般来说导致错误地原因有：．没听懂. 这就要看是为什么没听懂了，是因为遇到生词了么？还是口音不习惯？或者是人家吞音、连读现象比较严重？找到问题症结就可以对症下药了.．没记住. 为什么会没记住呢？是不能一心二用么？还是人家语速太快，明明听到了就是记不下来？还是当时记下来了，可是填空地时候发现根本不认识自己刚刚画地乱码？．理解错误. 是题目没理解呢？还是文章没理解？题目没理解就要再读一遍，同时加强练习自己地快速略读能力（这在雅思阅读里也很重要哦）.文章没有理解就要反复听，看是因为没听懂没有理解呢？还是因为句型或者人家用地惯用表达自己不知道呢？这个就要注意平时积累了.听完了前两个就去休息一下吧如果我们在听材料地时候，可以做到听了上句能猜到下句，这该是一件多么美妙地事啊！要做到这个，首先就是要自己有一个逻辑上地思维框架，能根据类似总分总，综述—列举等逻辑顺序大概猜到一篇文章地结构.然后配合地练习题稍加联系就能迅速掌握了. ，很显然，就是教你怎么推测了.，这个现在看来应该很简单了吧，我们前面已经把复述做到很好了.，就是概括大意，没什么障碍了吧.，教你列出文章地总框架，对篇章逻辑很有帮助哦.，这个显然是要练地.，最变态地一个题型，不过也是史上最能提高听力水平地方法了！精听第四遍到了这一遍，不做点刺激地事情都对不起自己坚持到现在——就是刚刚说到地.所谓听写，就是要做到每个字、每个标点、每个大小写都不能错.可以以句子为单位，听完一句暂停一下，然后立刻在本子上写下这一句.（这次用带条纹格地本子吧，不然到最后乱死你！）没有完全写下来也不要紧，先写下一句.直到一篇文章都听完了，再倒回去重听一边.一句一遍，继续补充.听写过一段时日之后，最好能做到一篇文章能在三遍之内全文写下来.这时候，教师用书就大派用场了.不可以听一句看一句地.一定要在三遍都听完之后，或者说是自己觉得已经全部写下来了之后才可以参考.不然嘛……每个人都是有惰性滴看我这一点写得字数不多，可是要真正做到是很有难度地.要坚持把一本《中级听力》都这样听完，最好先去批发些个大教案本来吧.末了看到被自己画地乱七八糟地一摞本子，会很有成就感地.相信这么着把自己折腾一番过后，听力水平一定是会有质地飞跃地！成就篇就像我在“我地考鸭宝典”中提到地那样，认真听完《中级听力》后，就可以突然发现自己坐在电视机前看其实跟边嗑瓜子边看没什么区别了.如果大伙儿还有劲头继续挑战《高级听力》地话，用同样地方法，半年之后就可以边吃烧鸡边看了.还是一个中心思想：要坚持！。
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l i s t e n_t o_t h i s2_英语中级听力2答案(总63页)--本页仅作为文档封面，使用时请直接删除即可----内页可以根据需求调整合适字体及大小--英语中级听力参考答案Answer Keys to Listen to This: 2Edited by莫显良、马军军、张凤英、陈燕L 1 L 2 L 3 L 4 L 5 L 6 L 7 L 8 L 9 L 10 L 11 L 12 L 13 L 14 L 15 L 16 L 17 L 18 L 19 L 20 L 21 L 22 L 23 L 24 L 25 L 26 L 27 L 28 L 29 L 30 L 31 L 32 L 33 L 34 L 35 L 36Lesson 1Section ITask 1: This Is Your Life!A.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) to complete each of the followingstatements.1—6: caacbaB.True or False Questions.1—6: TFFFFTC.Identification.(1)—(b), (2)—(d), (3)—(f), (4)—(g), (5)—(a), (6)—(c), (7)—(e)plete the following résumé for Jason Douglas.Name: Jason DouglasFormer name: Graham SmithProfession: actorDate of birth: July 2, 19471952: started school1958: moved to Lane End Secondary School1966: went to the London School of Drama1969: left the London School of Drama1973: went to Hollywood1974: were in a movie with Maria MontroseTask 2: What Are Your Ambitions?A.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Radio Station QRX.2.For a survey.3.Four.4.Six.5.(1) What’s your name?6.7.(2) What do you do for a living?(3) What do you do for fun?(4) What’s the most exciting thing that’s happened to yourecently?(5) Who do you admire most in this world?(6) What do you want to be doing five years from now?B.Fill in the following chart with answers that each interviewee givesto the questions.Section IIA.Choose the best answer (a, b or c) for each of the following questions.1—6: abaccbB.True or False Questions.1—4: FTFFC.Fill in the following chart with information about the journey theRoman army made according to Trevor.Designation: D CompanyNumber of men: one hundred and moreJourney: from France to BritainMeans of transcript: boatWeather conditions: stormyFood: cat foodDrink: rain waterConditions of weapons after landing: uselessFighting: noneEquipment lost or damaged: boat lost, guns full of water, supplies of wine lostSoldiers killed or wounded: about ten survivors, all others drowned or killed by coldD.Point out what is not true in Trevor’s story.The following did not exist in Roman times:petrol, newspaper, matches, trousers, tinned food, taps, guns, wine bottles.50 BC could not appear on a coin. 50-55 BC is counting backwards.E.Fill in the blanks according to what you hear on the tape.1.terrible, stormy, or more of us, shut in, so bad, sick, stuffy.2.pushed up onto the sands, climbed out, jumping into the, strugglingto the, up to my shoulder, freezing.3.came and took us away, joined, going into the camp, a hot meal,clean clothes, given our pay.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: trying to write a letterReason: The speaker’s question suggests he needs a quietsurrounding to do something.2.Hint: the first speaker is a guest complaining about the conditionsof Room 43 which is a single room. The second speaker is a hotelclerk who suggests that the guest move to a double room.Answer: is the only single room available at the momentReason: The phrase “I’m afraid” often suggests a negative orunsatisfying answer.3.Answer: Where on earth did you get it?4.5.Reason: The second speaker’s surprised tone shows that the moneyis out of her expectation and she must be curious about how it isgained.6.Answer: You mustn’t discriminate against someone just because theyare married.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.7.Answer: I wouldn’t mind being a prince.Reason: The man’s questioning tone shows he doesn’t agree withthe woman.8.Answer: I’m not a workaholic.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.9.Answer: he had been.Reason: “But” and “possibly” both give some hint.Task 2: DictationPassage 1: The KnowledgeBecoming a London taxi driver isn’t easy. In order to obtain alicence to drive a taxi in London, candidates have to pass a detailed examination. They have to learn not only the streets, landmarks and hotels, but also the quickest way to get there. This is called “The Knowledge” by London Cab drivers and it can take years of study and practice to get ‘The Knowledge’. Candidates are examined not only onthe quickest routes but also on the quickest routes at different times of the day. People who want to pass the examination spend much of their free time driving or even cycling around London, studying maps and learningthe huge street directory by heart.Passage 2: The UndergroundTravelling on the London underground (the ‘tube’) presents few difficulties for visitors because of the clear colour- coded maps. It is always useful to have plenty of spare change with you because there are often long queues at the larger stations. If you have enough change you can buy your ticket from a machine. You will find signs which list the stations in alphabetical order, with the correct fares, near the machines. There are automatic barriers which are operated by the tickets. Youshould keep the ticket, because it is checked at the destination.Lesson 2Section ITask1: Film EditingA.True or False Questions.1—4: TFTFB.Fill in the following blanks to give a clear picture of what needs tobe done before a film is ready for distribution.1. The assistant:a. “Synching up” which means matching sound and pictures accordingto the numbers stamped along the edge of the film and sound tape.b. “Logging” which means recording the detail version of the filmand the sound in a log book.2. The film editor:a. Make a first selection of the best takes.b. Prepare a “rough cut”– an initial version of the film.c. Prepare the “fine cut”– the final form of the film.3. Others:a. Approve the fine cut.b. “Dubbing” which means voices, music, background noises andsometimes special effects are put together.c. The “neg” cutters cut the original negatives on the film sothat these match the edited film exactly.Task 2: A Vision of the FutureA.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—6: abacccB.True of False Questions.1—4: TFTFC.Fill in the blanks to give a clear picture of the problems New Yorkfaces in the movie.1.40 million2.have no apartment, sleep on the steps of the building, crawl oversleeping people to get inside.3.nothing will grow, they never see the sun.4.soylent: soylent red, soylent yellow, and soylent green. 2,soybeans, soylent green, ocean plants.5.90 degree.6.electricity, ride bicycles to make it.Section IITask 1: American IndiansA.Answer the following questions briefly.1.1492.2.He thought that he had arrived in India.3.They were kind to them and wanted to help.4.(1) They wanted bigger farms and more land for themselves; (2) Moreimmigrants came from Europe.5.It was their mother. Everything came from and went back to theirmother. And it was for everybody.6.They started fighting back.7.By 1875 the Indians had lost the fight and had to live in“reservations”.8.The Indians are bad and the White man is good and brave inHollywood films.B.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.1—4: acbcTask 2: New AustraliansA.Identification:1.(1)—(d), (2)—(b), (3)—(a), (4)—(c)2.(a) more than 15 million,(b) 160, 000,(c) the year 1851,(d) 700, 000B.True or False questions.1—6: FTFFTTC.Fill in the blanks with events connected with the following timeexpressions.1.Italiansa.the 1850s and 1860s: Different states in Italy were fightingfor independence and some Italians went to Australia forpolitical reasons. Some others went there for gold.b.1891: The first group of 300 Italians went to work in thesugar-cane fields of northern Australia.c.The end of the 19th century: Some good Italian fishermen went towestern Australia.2.Greeksa.1830: The first Greeks went to work in vineyards in south-eastern Australia.b.The 1860s; There were about 500 Greeks in Australia.c.1890; There were Greek Cafes and restaurants all over Sydneyand out in the countryside.d.After WWII: Many Greeks arrived in Australia.Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: It’s good exercise. Keeps you fit.Reason: The word “yeah” suggests that the boy will say something in agreement with the woman’s comment.2.Answer: We turn the music up really loud and start dancing.Reason: The phrase “why not” suggests that the boys will simplydance in the street.3.Answer: They can’t do it like me yet.Reason: The word “but” suggests an opposite meaning.4.Answer: It’s a very old book.Reason: The word “actually” also suggests an opposite meaning.5.Answer: Write down your address and I’ll get the boy to bring themround.Reason: The conversation takes place in a store. If the store owner agrees to deliver the goods, the only thing he wants to know willbe the address of the customer.6.Answer: Tell us all about it over dinner.Reason: The woman sounds very much interested in the man’sexperience. So she will certainly ask the man to tell her something about it.Task 2: DictationThe Foolish FrogOnce upon a time a big, fat frog lived in a tiny shallow pond. He knew every plant and stone in it, and he could swim across it easily. He was the biggest creature in the pond, so he was very important. When he croaked, the water-snails listened politely. And the water-beetles always swam behind him. He was very happy there.One day, while he was catching flies, a pretty dragon-fly passed by. ‘You’re a very fine frog,’ she sang, ‘but why don’t you live in a bigger pondCome to my pond. You’ll find a lot of frogs there. You’ll meet some fine fish, and you’ 11 see the dangerous ducks. And you must see our lovely water-lilies. Life in a large pond is wonderful!’‘Perhaps it is rather dull here,’ thought the foolish frog. So he hopped after the dragon-fly.But he didn’t like the big, dee p pond. It was full of strange plants. The water-snails were rude to him, and he was afraid of the ducks. The fish didn’t like him, and he was the smallest frog there. He was lonely and unhappy.He sat on a water-lily leaf and croaked sadly to himself, ‘I don’t like it here. I think I’ll go home tomorrow.’But a hungry heron flew down and swallowed him up for supper.Lesson 3Section ITask 1: I Don’t See It That WayA.Conversation 1:1.Choose the best answer for each of the following statements.(1) — (2): ba2.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)About 6 months ago.(2)It is defective and has ruined 4 of the customer’s favoritecassettes.(3)6 months.(4)10 days ago.3.Blank-filling.(1)bend the rule, make an exception for, make an exception for(2)adding insult to injury, make good on(3)brought it in, hold me to, onB.Conversation 2:1.Multiple choice. (1) — (2): ba2.True or False Questions. (1) — (4): FTTTC.Conversation 3:1.Give brief answers to the following questions.(1)Single.(2)5 years.(3)He has been loyal to the company and worked quite hard.(4)Asking for a raise.(5)Bob does his job adequately, but he doesn’t do it well enoughto deserve a raise.(6)Take more initiative and show more enthusiasm for the job.(7)To quit his job.(8)That’s a decision Bob will have to make for himself.Task 2: marriage CustomsA.Blank-filling.Speaker: Professor Robin StuartTopic: Marriage customs in different parts of the world; romantic business; arranged marriage; on the day of the wedding; arrangedmarriages; to have a look at one another; call the whole thingoff; the wedding goes ahead; several wives.Conclusion: just as much chance of bringing happiness to the husband and wife as the Western systems of choosing marriage partners.B.True or False Questions. 1 — 3: TFTSection IITask 1: At the Dentist’sA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 4: baccB.True of False Questions. 1 — 6: FTFFTTTask 2: HiccupsA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.He wants her to help him stop his hiccups.2.3 hours.3.Everything he can think of.4.She’ll give the man 5 pounds if he hiccups again.5.The man has stopped hiccupping and owes Rosemary 5 pounds.B.Identification.(1) — (b), (2) — (d), (3) — (e), (4) —(a), (5) — (c)Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: the Chinese then?2.3.Reason: “What about” suggests an alternative.4.Answer: they’ll still be hot when you get back.Reason: The woman’s words suggest that the shop is very close totheir home.5.Hint: The woman is asking the man to buy a pack of fish and chipsfrom a nearby shop.Answer: there’s a queue.Reason: The phrase “not if” suggests a condition that hinders the fulfillment of an action.6.Answer: a good idea.Reason: The word “yes” shows an agreement.7.Answer: being a machine for that money.Reason: “I wouldn’t mind” suggests that the man will do whatthe woman doesn’t want because of certain attractiveconditions.8.Answer: I want to play drums.Reason: The earlier sentence suggests that the man does not play drum for money. Consequently the explanation must be thathe enjoys playing it.Task 2: DictationSleepIt’s clear that eve ryone needs to sleep. Most people rarely think about how and why they sleep, however. We know that if we sleep well, we feel rested. If we don’t sleep enough, we often feel tired and irritable. It seems there are two purposes of sleep: physical rest and emotional and psychological rest: We need to rest our bodies and our minds. Both are important in order for us to be healthy. Each night we alternate betweentwo kinds of sleep: active sleep and passive sleep. The passive sleep gives our body the rest that’s needed and prepares us for active sleep, in which dreaming occurs.Throughout the night, people alternate between passive and active sleep. The brain rests, then it becomes active, then dreaming occurs. The cycle is repeated: the brain rests, then it becomes active, then dreaming occurs. This cycle is repeated several times throughout the night~. During eight hours of sleep, people dream for a total d one and half hours on the average.Lesson 4Section ITask 1: Weather ForecastA.Multiple Choice. 1 — 2: acB.Fill in the following chart.Task 2: The 5 O’clock NewsA.Fill in the following chart.B.Give brief answers to the following questions based on the news report.1.It was closed down by government authorities.2.Testing confirmed that the town had been poisoned be the dumping oftoxic chemicals in town dumps.3.3 weeks ago.4.200.5.Headaches, stomachaches, faintness and dizziness.6.Toxic wastes had leaked into the ground and contaminated the watersupply.7.All the residents should leave the area, until the chemical companyresponsible for the toxic waste can determine whether the town canbe cleaned up and made safe again.C.True of False Questions. 1—6: FTTFFTD.Fill in the following blanks (based on the news report).Teams Playing Result(1) Mexico — France7 to 6(2) Canada — Argentina 3 to 3(3) Italy — Haiti2 to 1(with 30 minutes leftto go)Section IITask 1: What Do You Like for Entertainment?A.Blank-filling.Reporter: Deborah TylerInterviewee: Students of the Brooklyn Academy of Dramatic ArtsMajor: Benny Gross —— pianoKimberley Martins —— modern danceB.Fill in the following chart about how often Benny and Kimberley go tothe eight forms of artistic entertainment.C.Rearrange the forms of artistic entertainment that Benny and Kimberleylike, beginning with the form that each one likes best.Benny: (3)—(1)—(4)—(6)—(2)—(8)Kimberley: (2)—(4)—(1)—(7)—(3)—(8)Task 2: Are You a Heavy Smoker?A.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbcbacC.Blank-filling.Name: Doris BradleySex: femaleAge: 32Amount: 3 packets of 20 a weekFirst experience:Time: at the age of 17Place: at a partyOffered by: boyfriend, not husbandFeeling; awfully grown-upLater: started smoking 2 or 3 a day and gradually increased.Experience of giving up smoking: twice1. Time: 6 months before getting marriedReason: saving upResult: only cut it down from 30 a day, still smoked a little2. Time: when expecting a babyReason: according to doctor’s adviceResult: gave up completely for 7 or 8 months and took it up a couple of weeks after the baby was born, because the babywas being bottle fed.Time when she smokes most:1. watching TV2. reading books3. in company4. with friendsTime when she never smokes:1. doing the housework2. on an empty stomachSection IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: They’d be exhausted at the end of each performance.Reason: “Otherwise” suggests a result of the opposite condition.2.Answer: I enjoyed it very much.Reason: “Apart from that I must say” often suggests an opposite statement to earlier comments.3.Answer: I stayed up late to finish it.Reason: “And” suggests that the speaker would finish the book at one sit.4.Answer: the book never really got started at all.Reason: After an opinion of agreement, the phrase “in fact”suggests a further comment; the expression “it’s onlyhonest to say” usually introduces a confession- somethingwhich is probably not as good as the one mentioned.5.Answer: I tend to skip parts that don’t really hold my interest.Reason: “Otherwise” sugges ts a result of the opposite condition.6.Answer: it was rather long.Reason: “I must admit” suggests an agreement to the otherperson’s opinion.Task 2: DictationBooks Belong to the PastSir,I visited my old school yesterday. It hasn’t changed in thirty years. The pupils were sitting in the same desks and reading the same books. When are schools going to move into the modern worldBooks belong to the past. In our homes radio and television bring us knowledge of the world. We can see and hear the truth for ourselves. If we want entertainment most of us prefer a modern film to a classical novel. In the business world computers store information, so that we no longer need encyclopaedias and dictionaries. But in the schools teachers and pupils still use books. There should be a radio and television set in every classroom, and a library of tapes and records in every school. The children of today will rarely open a book when they leave school. The children of tomorrow won’t need to read and Write at all.M. P. MillerLondonLesson 5Section ITask 1: An Unpleasant TripA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.The Isle of Wight.2.They were not pleased with their hotel.3.He decided to write to the Manager of Happytours.4.A travel Agency.5.The hotel and travel arrangements.6.They will never book any future holidays through Happytours.B.Fill in he blanks with the words used in the brochure and by Mr.Wilson to describe the hotel and travel arrangement.Task 2: At the Travel AgencyA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: acbbcaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TFTTFTC.Fill in the blanks with the two things that Miss Bush will do.1.her two friends, to stop over with her on the way back.2.Mr. Adams to stop with her in Cairo.Section IIA Saturday AfternoonA.Identification.Name IdentificationGillian Dr. Carmichael’s newresearch assistantDr. Carmichael the president of St.Alfred’s Hospitalthe gardener of the hospitalMauriceFeatherstoneB.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cbaacaC.True or False Questions. 1—8: FFTF TFTTD.Fill in the blanks with information about Maurice.Name: Maurice FeatherstoneSex: maleAge: oldAppearance: clear, blue, honest eyes; white hair and a pinkishcomplexionTemperament: gentle and mild-manneredLength of stay in the hospital: 35 yearsReasons for entering the hospital:1.When he was 17, he burnt down his school.2.Over the next few years, there were a number of mysterious firesin his neighborhood.ter he tried to set fire to the family mansion.Visits from family members: No.Bills: paid on time.E.Blank-filling.1.slightly uneasy, unlocked the gates, waved her through2.withdrawn, depressed, normal, kept locked up, all of them, toodangerous to live in normal society.3.with the staff, a surprise, let him go out for the afternoon,flower show, quite excited, a birthday cake, decorated the lounge. Section IIITask 1: Learning to Predict1.Answer: he fails to employ the correct question form.Reason: “Consequently” suggests a result of the facts mentioned earlier.2.Answer: difficulties may still arise.Reason: “even when” suggests that in spite facts, something else still exists.3.Answer: the student may not have clearly heard what was said.Reason: “In other words” is often followed by an explanation in clearer and easier words.4.Answer: may feel angry at receiving such orders.Reason: “However” suggests an opposite fact.5.Answer: whether crops should be used to produce food or should beused to produce fuel.Reason: “That is” is also followed by an explanation.6.Answer: a small industrial sector.Reason: “At the same time” suggests the coexistence of twothings. Here prediction is also based on common knowledge. Task 2: DictationThe School Holidays Are Too LongToday the children of this country have at last returned to work.After two months’ holiday pupils have started a new term. How manyadults get such long holidaysTwo to four weeks in the summer and public holidays--that’s all the working man gets. As for the average woman, she’s lucky to get a holiday at all. Children don’t need such long holidays. In term-time they start work later and finish earlier than anyone else.In the holidays most of them get bored, and some get into trouble. What a waste! If their overworked parents were given more free time instead, everyone would be happier.This isn’t just a national problem either--it’s worldwide. Dates may be different from country to country, but th e pattern’s the same. Why should children do half as much work and get twice as much holiday as their parents?Lesson 6Section ITask 1: In the Path of the EarthquakeA.True or False Questions. 1—6: FTFTFFB.Map 1 is a layout of the Skinners’ farm. Mark out the plants andbuildings in the map. Then in map 2 draw a new plan of the Skinners farm after the quake.Map 1:1. farm house2. garden path3. cypresstrees 4. rose garden5. eucalyptus trees6. raspberrypatch7. cow shed8. granaryMap 2:Task 2: A Funny Thing Happened to Me.A.Multiple Choice. 1—6: cabbcaB.Give brief answers to the following questions.st Friday.2.He was a student.3.In London.4.By taxi.5.The taxi got stuck in a traffic jam and the train had left by thetime he got to the station.6.1 hour.7.The station buffet.8.An evening newspaper, the “Standard”.9.At a table near the window.10.He did the crossword puzzle.C.True or False Questions.1—6: FFTTFTD.Blank-filling.1.reached across, opened, took one, dipped, into, popped it into.2.get up and go, pushed back, stood up, hurried out of.Section IIConsolidation: A Very Beautiful StoryA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.A tape from Gentleman Jim.2.Yesterday.3.Jim’s wife.4.There was a message hidden in the tape.5.Half the police force in London and 3 experts.6.Nothing had been found yet.7.Happy memories and things.8.In his words.B.True or False Statements.1—8: FTFF TTFTC.Discuss with your classmates what message is hidden in GentlemanJim’s recording.D.Listen to the 2nd part of the policeman’s discussion and list all thethings they feel unusual about Gentleman Jim’s recording.1.Jim keeps telling his wife to play the message over and over again.2.Jim tells his wife that she’ll find something comforting.3.Jim keeps saying “very beautiful” over and over again.4.The speech doesn’t sound natural.E.Listen to Gentleman Jim’s recording again and work out the message.Answer: There are 2 gold bricks in the garden under the big red rose tree.Section IIITask 1: Listening to Predict1.Answer: a glance at the headings of sections or sub-sections willshow the order in which the items are introduced.Reason: “In addition” is followed by a supplementary idea.Prediction here is also based on common knowledge.2.Answer: providing a summary which can be re-read later.Reason: “As well as” is often followed by an idea of the same importance as the one before “as well as”.3.Answer: may not appear in a bibliography.Reason: “However” suggests an opposite idea.4.Answer: (no more than try to cover the most important ones here.Reason: “Therefore” suggests a result.5.Answer: it doesn’t.Reason: “Unfortunately” suggests that something opposite toone’s expectation will happen.6.Answer: it’s still important.Reason: “Though” suggests that in spite of the fact that follows, something still happens.Task 2: DictationSign LanguageDeaf people, people who can’t hear, are still able to communicatequite well with a special language. It’s called sign language. The speaker of sign language uses hand gestures in order to communicate.Basic sign language has been used for a long, long time, but signlanguage wasn’t really developed until about 250 years ago. In themiddle of the 1700s a Frenchman named Epée developed sign language. Epée was able to speak and hear, but he worked during most of his life as a teacher of deaf people in France. Epée developed a large number of vocabulary words for sign language. Epée taught these words to his deaf students. Epée’s system used mostly picture :image signs. We call them picture image signs because the signs create a picture. For example, the sign for sleep is to put both hands together, and then to place the hands flat against the right side of your face, and then to lower your head slightly to the right. This action was meant to show the position of sleep. So we call it a picture image sign.Lesson 7Section ITask 1: Learning a Foreign LanguageA.Multiple Choice. 1—4: bcaaB.True or False Questions. 1—4: FTTFC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Albert Humphries.2.Balham, London.3.4 years.4.He has been going to an evening class and has watched quite a lotof the BBC television programmes.5.They use a different book in the class.6.They make the same mistakes as he does.7.It means being able to put together the right groups of words andto say them in a reasonably accurate way.Task 2: In the LibraryA.Multiple Choice. 1—6: bbcacaB.True or False Questions. 1—6: TTFTFTC.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Round the corner.2.A 20p a day fine for each book.3.Tahiti.4.No.D.Blank-filling.1.5 pounds, you damage them, entitles you, 2 records at a time,everything available, be much more popular than.2.telephone to renew the books.3.we get back, worth all the bother, some paperbacks in the airport,I’ve been such a nuisance.Section IITask 1: Lessoned World CollegesA.Give brief answers to the following questions.1．On the phone.2．Some information about the college.3．Robert Creighton.4．Julian’s friend in Spain.5．English.6．No. There are scholarships for all colleges, but parents will have to pay too.7．Yes. But academic ability is not the only thing important. Personal qualities will also be considered.8．Maturity, the ability to get on well with people from different countries.B.Blank-filling.1.the line, put you through to2.Pacific College, French, may be taught in Italian。
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书评篇先来说一说这本书究竟好在哪里。
个人认为，不管是对于鸭友们来说，还是想从长远来看提高听力来说，这都是一本不可多得的好书。
《中级听力》共两册，一本学生用书，一本教师用书。
学生用书中首先是vocabulary。
帮助大家认识和了解一些听力中会遇到的生词。
这些词当然是要背的了，都是一些很基本很常用的词。
至于那些专有名词也是要留心看的，虽然没必要背下来怎么写，但一定要知道是什么意思、怎么发音以及其后蕴藏的文化背景。
这些对于我们了解英语国家是很有帮助的。
同样的，cultural notes也能帮助我们了解西方文化，跟那些专有名词相得益彰，也要注意哦。
练习主要分为单选、对错、搭配、填空、问答、列举等。
这些题型是很针对听力的考查点的，能锻炼到我们在听力材料中定位关键词的能力、即时判断的能力和速记的能力。
想一想，要是这些本领都能熟练掌握，雅思听力就是小菜一碟了嘛！这本书还好在它的section 3，教了我们两个在听力中很了不得的本事——How to predict?和Note-taking。
有了这两个法宝，我们的通篇听力理解会变得很简单。
在section 3中，题型主要有Learning to predict，dictation，learning to rephrase，recognizing the main idea，main ideas and supporting details和note-taking。
都是针对那两个很了不得的本事设计的练习。
有理论有实践，只要勤加练习就一定对得起这本书的。
教师用书说白了就是一本答案书。
帮我们对对答案，看到底做对了多少题啊，参考一下原文材料看自己到底听懂了多少啊。
不过要是能更有效的利用这本书的话，收获一定多到你意外！个人认为，使用《中级听力》，学生用书可要可不要，但是教师用书是一定不能少滴！后面就会谈到究竟怎么用它。
战略篇战略篇想要切实提高听力，是一定要用精听的。
泛听只能在很大程度上助长你不切实际的自信心。
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We have now cleared passport control and security, and you can see that security is very tight indeed. You are about to enter a departure lounge which is a quarter of a mile in length. But don't worry. There are moving walkways the length of the building, so you don't have to put on your hiking boots.
If we turn to the right and walk along in front of the duty-free shops, we will come to a buffet and bar opposite. You see, this one is called the Fourth Man Inn—all the bars, restaurants and cafeterias have names including the number four and many of them have jokey signboards like this one, to brighten up a traveller's day.
If we turn left out of here and go back along the concourse, we come to the plan-ahead insurance desk, on the far side of the first duty-free shop, with public telephones alongside. Notice that here we can see what is going on outside, through the windows. Opposite the insurance desk, next to the other duty-free shop, is the international telephone bureau. Let's just go across there. Across from this duty-free shop is an area just like the one we have just seen, with a buffet, bar and skyshops, and now let's go along the moving walkway to the gates, shall we?
Straight ahead of you is a painting by Brendan Neiland. As you can see it is a painting of Terminal 4 and it measures twenty feet by eight feet. On the other side of it are the airline information desks. Let's walk around to those. Now, if you face the windows you can see the duty-free shops. There is one on your left and one on your right. They have been decorated to a very high standard, to make you feel like you are shopping in London's most exclusive shops. The duty-free shops sell the usual things but they also have outlets for fine wines and quality cigars.
This lift is taking us to departures on the st floor.
We are now in departures. Arrivals and departures are carefully separated, as you have seen. Just to the left here we find a 24-hour banking service, and one of three skyshops on this floor—there are two in the departure lounge. And here, as you can see, you can buy newspapers, magazines, confectionery, souvenirs and books. If you will turn around now and look in front of you, you can see the seventy-two check-in desks, sixty-four of which are for British Airways. The airline desks, for enquiries, are next to the entrances on the far left and far right, and straight ahead is the entrance to the departure lounge and passport control. Shall we go airside?