九年级英语课文听力材料

Tapescripts

Unit 1: How do you study for a test?

Section A, 1b

Boy 1: Hey, Gang. There's a big test on Tuesday. I really need some help. Can you tell me how you study for a big test?

V oices: Sure! Yes. Sure we will.

Boy 1: You did really well on the last English test, didn't you, Mei?

Mei: Yeah, I did OK.

Boy 1: Well, how did you study?

Mei: By making flashcards.

Boy 1: Maybe I'll try that. How did you study, Pierre?

Pierre: By asking the teacher for help. She was really happy I asked.

Boy 1: That's interesting. How do you study, Antonio?

Antonio: I like to study by listening to tapes. But sometimes my mother thinks I'm listening to music. And then she gets mad.

Boy 1: Oh, well ...

2a,2b

Girl 1: Welcome to the English club. Today we're going to talk about the best ways to learn English. Who has an idea?

Boy 1: Do you learn English by watching English-language videos?

Girl 2: No. It's too hard to understand the voices.

Boy 1: What about keeping a diary in English? Do you learn English that way?

Girl 2: I think so. It helps to write English every day.

Girl 3: Have you ever studied with a group?

Girl 2: Yes, I have! I've learned a lot that way.

Girl 1: Do you ever practice conversations with friends?

Girl 2: Oh, yes. It improves my speaking skills.

Boy 1: What about reading aloud to practice pronunciation?

Girl 3: I do that sometimes. I think it helps.

Boy 2: I do too. And I always look up new words in a dictionary.

Girl 3: That's a great idea!

Section B, 2a, 2b

Ms Mitchell: You look worried, Paul.

Paul: I am, Ms Mitchell. I'm having trouble learning English.

Ms Mitchell: You said you liked English. What's the problem?

Paul: I can't get the pronunciation right.

Ms Mitchell: Well, listening can help. Why don't you borrow the teacher's tapes? You can listen to them at home and repeat sentences that are difficult for you.

Paul: That's a good idea. But what about all the new words? I forget a lot of new words. Ms Mitchell: You can always write the new words in your notebook and study them at home. You can even study in the train on the way to school.

Paul: That might really help! Thanks.

Ms Mitchell: Can you understand when people talk to you?

Paul: Well, no. Not always. Sometimes I just don't understand what people are saying. Ms Mitchell: Why don't you join an English language club to practice speaking English? The English club meets after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Paul: Maybe I'll go. The only other problem I have is that I don't get much writing practice. Ms Mitchell: Maybe you should find a pen pal.

Paul: That sounds like a fun way to practice writing. Thanks, Ms Mitchell.

Unit 2: I used to be afraid of the dark.

Section A, 1b

Conversation 1

Bob: Mario, is that you?

Mario: Yeah, it is. It's Bob! Hey, guys, it's Bob! I haven't seen you for four years!

Bob: Yeah. I'm here with my parents. We're visiting for a couple of days. Wow, Mario, you look different! You used to be short, didn't you?

Mario: Yes, I did. Now I'm tall. And so are you!

Bob: That's true ... And you used to wear glasse

Mario: You have a great memory. Now I wear contact lenses!

Conversation 2

Bob: Hey, Amy, it's great to see you.

Amy: Hi, Bob. How are you?

Bob: Fine. Wow, you've changed!

Amy: Really? How?

Bob: Well, you used to have short hair.

Amy: You remember that? Yes, I did.

Bob: And you used to be really tall!

Amy: Not any more. You're taller than me now, Bob

Conversation 3

Tina: Hiya, Bob.

Bob: Hi, Tina. You've changed too.

Tina: Oh, yeah?

Bob: You have blonde hair!

Tina: Yeah, it used to be red, didn't it?

Bob: And it's straight!

Tina: It used to be curly.

2a,2b

Paula: Hey, Steve! Over here! Don't you remember me?

Steve: Oh, wow! You're Paula, aren't you?

Paula: That's right.

Steve: But you used to be really quiet, didn't you?

Paula: Yeah. I wasn't very outgoing.

Steve: No, you weren't. But you were always friendly. Wait a minute! Did you use to play the piano?

Paula: Yes, I did. But now I'm more interested in sports. I play soccer and I'm on the swim team. Steve: Wow! People sure change.