新视野大学英语听说教程UNIT10答案

Unit Ten Reports on Britain Under the Bombs

Understanding Statements Listening Task 1

1. The stock market crashed as a result of the terrorist attacks.

2. It was a stranger who rescued the drowning woman.

3. What impressed us most was the decency of his private life.

4. The police began to examine the wreckage of his ship.

5. She smashed the plate against the wall.

6. How shall we deal with the exhaustion of our natural resources?

7. We admire him for his great resolution in whatever he does.

8. She expressed her sorrow over what she had done to me.

9. When I arrived, I saw my neighbor's house in times.

10. I can't endure my mother's bad temper.

Key: 1.(B) 2.(A) 3.(A) 4.(A) 5.(B) 6.(B) 7.(A) 8.(A) 9.(B) 10.(B)

Listening Task 2

1. The young girl gave in to temptation and had a cigarette.

2. The British were determined to drive off the invaders.

3. The coming war cast a shadow over Afghanistan.

4. We shall carry on our discussion after the working lunch.

5. He went on the air while the bombs fell and flames spread on the streets outside.

6. Parents are expected to provide for their children.

7. You must watch out for such criminal activities.

8. It took the fire fighters almost twenty days to put the forest fire out.

9. She flies into a rage every time I mention the stock market.

10. The woman finally convinced the police of her innocence.

Key: 1.(A) 2.(C) 3.(D) 4.(B) 5.(B) 6.(A) 7.(A) 8.(D) 9.(A) 10.(B)

UNDERSTANDING SHORT CONVERSATIONS

1. W: I've been studying the history of the Second World War at school. What did your grandparents do at that time, John?

M: My grandpa was in the Royal Navy. My grandma was in London looking after my aunt, who was still a baby.

Question: What did John's grandma do during World War II?

2. M: What did you see after the crash woke you last night?

W: I saw the building down the street completely in flames. It was my uncle's house. Question: What did the woman see last night?

3. W: Did your sister call you about last night's air raid in her city?

M: She couldn't get to a phone.

Question: What does the man mean?

4. M: How did this news writer report on the war between Germany and England?

W: Well, his voice had a tone of sorrow for the suffering of England.

Question: What attitude did the news writer adopt toward England?

5. M: Have you heard about the German bombing of London on September 7, 19407 W: As far as I know, nearly 400 German bombers hammered the city with bombs in broad daylight.

Question: What does the woman mean?

6. M: I hear there is a report about the German bombing of London on September 7, 1940. It was an important event. But do you know what the Germans expected out of the bombing?

W: They expected that England would surrender because the powerful German air force killed so many people.

Question: What does the woman mean?

7. M: Well; I understand that you are making a study of the Second World War. What do you think was the decisive factor in war?

W: Well, this is too broad a question to answer in a few words. A powerful army, a strong air force, and advanced technology are all very important of course, but it seems that the determination of the people also counts for a great deal.

Question: What was the decisive factor in the war according to the woman?

8. M: According to the historical recordings about the Second World War, England had some advantages in comparison with Warsaw and Rotterdam in the battle against the Nazis.

W: Sure! The English had the English Channel as barrier against the Nazi ground force and they had the Royal Air Force to fight the Nazis in the sky.

Question: In what way did the English have advantages over the other countries?

9. M: We all know from history that the Nazi powers were finally defeated by the Allied nations. But do you think that the English felt sure of achieving the final victory, at the beginning of the war?

W: Well, you might read all the speeches delivered by Churchill that were full of confidence. But I'm afraid that at the beginning of the war they were not so sure of themselves, as they were prepared to fight to the last Englishman.

Question: What does the woman mean?

10. M: Well, do you think that the English Royal Air Force was much stronger than that of the Nazis?

W: All we know now is that a handful of Royal pilots battled against flocks of German bombers from the report.

Question: What does the woman suggest in her answer?

11. M: I don't understand how the many people buried underneath the burnt down buildings were finally rescued during the war.

W: Well, people had to put out endless fires and dig quickly into cellars.

Question: How did the people manage to rescue others from the burnt down buildings? 12. W: My MA research paper will focus on Britain and World War II. What do you think about it?

M: I'm afraid the subject's too broad.