学术英语视听说1听力原文

1.M: You call Mike a dreamer, but I think he’s got a lot of ideas.

W: Good ideas are only useful if you make something out of them.

Q: Why does the woman think that Mike is a dreamer?

2.M: Hello, Susan. Could you please meet Mr. James at the airport? His flight is BA 553 from London. He should arrive at about 10 o’clock. Mr. James is in his late fifties, average height and has short, curly, gray hair. His meeting with the Sales Department is at 4:00. Thank you.

W: Sure, no problem.

Q: What does the man mean?

3.M: Hello, I’m a senior student. Could you tell me whether this reference room is only for faculty members?

W: No, it’s also open to the postgraduates; and undergraduates can come too if they’ve got professors’ written permission.

Q: Can the man study in the reference room?

4.M: Jane, get up.

W: It’s six-thirty in the morning!

M: So? It’s a beautiful morning. The sun is shining. There’s not a cloud in the sky. And it’s warm and not at all windy.

Q: What is the weather?

5.M: I’d like to make an appointment to see Dr. Smith tomorrow.

W: I’m sorry. Dr. Smith went on a week vacation in Mexico, and on his way back he’ll be staying in California for 5 days. Let me see. He’ll probably be back the day after tomorrow.

Q: Where is Dr. Smith now?

6.W: Did you watch the game last night?

M: I wouldn’t have missed it for anything! Q: Did the man watch the game last night? 7.M: I’m messy. I always put things everywhere.

W: Ask someone to call you every week to remind you to clean the house.

Q: What’s the woman’s advice?

8.M: Hey, Louise. I’ve got a used copy of our chemistry textbook for half price.

W: I’m afraid you wasted your money. Yours is the first edition, but we’re supposed to be using the third edition.

Q: What has the man done?

9.W: Hey, John. Are you okay?

M: No, not really. This weather makes me feel down.

W: Oh, I know. January is a terrible month sometimes. I have an idea. Let’s go for a walk. It’s not snowing now, and it’s clear and sunny. M: It’s cold outside.

Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?

10.W: Le t’s talk about the preparation for the party.

M: Right. We really need to plan better this time. Remember what a mess it was at the last party!

Q: What do we know about the last party? Question 11 to 13 will be based on the following conversation.

M: what are you plans for John’s birthday? W: Well, at noon on Friday I’m going to pick him up at work in the car.

M: Cool. What if his boss won’t let him go early?

W: I’m thinking of inviting his boss. So she’ll have to let him go.

M: Great idea!

11. What’s the woman’s plan for John’s birthday?

12. When is the woman planning on picking up John?

13. Will John’s boss let him go early?