2019年美语咖啡屋,英语听力
2019年12月英语六级听力原文和问答翻译
2019年12月听力第1套Conversation 1M: Excuse me. Where’s your rock music section?男：打扰了，请问摇滚专区在哪？W: Rock music? I’m sorry, we are a jazz store. We don’t have any rock and roll.女：啥？抱歉，我们这是爵士店，不弄摇滚。
M: Oh, you only have jazz music, nothing else.男：啊，这样啊！W: That's right.(1) We're the only record store in London dedicated exclusively to Jazz.Actually, we're more than just a record store. We have a cafe and library upstairs and a ticket office down the hall where you can buy tickets to all the major Jazz concerts in the city. Also we have our own studio next door where reproduce albums for up and coming artists. We are committed to fostering new music talent.女：是的，我们是伦敦唯一一家专卖爵士乐的唱片商店哦。
其实我们不仅仅有唱片，楼上还有咖啡厅和图书馆，大厅还有票房，可以买到伦敦大型爵士音乐会的门票。
同时隔壁还有我们自己的录音棚，可以给有潜力的歌手重新制作专辑。
我们致力于培养年轻的音乐人才。
M: That's so cool.(2) I guess there's not much of a Jazz scene anymore. Not like they used to be.But here you're trying to promote this great music genre.男：牛啊！现在爵士乐的东西不多了，不像原来了。
美语咖啡屋school plays
[美语咖啡屋]第44课：School PlaysJ: Hello, welcome to American Cafe! Im Jody!Y: 各位好，欢迎到美语咖啡屋。
我是杨晨。
J: Hey, Yang Chen, dont forget to keep next weekend free.Y: Oh, 对，下个周末我们要去看音乐剧。
因为Eric要在里面扮演一个角色。
说Eric起来，我觉得他可是够忙碌的，又要上学，又要参加学校剧团的演出。
J: He is a very busy 14 -year old. But you know, all kids sooner or later are in a school play.Y: 是吗，所有的孩子都有机会参加演出啊？J: Oh sure. And today well hear from Eric and his mom Lara about what it means to be in a school play.Y: 好啊。
那我们就先来认识Eric的妈妈Lara 。
Lara: Its, I think fairly common, almost every junior high school and high school in the country has some sort of play or dramatic opportunity that kids can participate in.Y: 原来我以为只有那些将来想进演艺界的小孩才会参加这种演出呢。
J: Oh no, no, no. Everyone tries out for school plays!Y: "Try out" 就是参加audition，I mean 参加“演员挑选”J: Thats right. Everyone tries out. The nerdy students try out, the artsy students try out and just the plain ol average students try out. Again here is Lara.Lara: Everyone tries out. Anyone whos interested can try out. The more nerdy kids, if you will, the artsy kids, and just plain ol average kids. Anyone can try out.Y: 哎，Jody，你来给大家描述一下，如果说个人很nerdy，那该是什么样子呢？J: OK. A nerd is anyone who studies too much, never gets into any trouble and carries around lots of pens and pencils. That is a nerdy student.Y: Nerdy kids 一般来说都是书呆子。
美语咖啡屋第29课
Y: 各位听众好。
欢迎您到美语咖啡屋。
我是杨晨。
J: Hello and welcome to American Cafe. I'm Jody.Y: Jody你终于回来了。
这次去意⼤利玩得怎么样？J: I had a fabulous time in Italy!Y: 哎呀，好□慕你啊。
那是什么给你的印象最深呢？J: All of it, Yang Chen. I loved all of it. The culture, the scenery, the people ... everything was simply fabulous!Y: 吃得怎么样？J: The food was amazing. I think I'm five pounds heavier and I was only there a week.Y: ⼀个星期增加了五磅，⼀天还不到⼀磅，还不算太严重。
J: Maybe to you.Y: 很多⼈都喜欢意⼤利菜。
不过说到品尝意⼤利⾷品，其实你根本不⽤去意⼤利就可以做到。
你记不记得你去意⼤利之前我们去过⼀个华盛顿意⼤利⽂化节Festive Italiana。
哇，当时有那么多好吃的，还有⼈表演意⼤利⾳乐和舞蹈。
J: The food and music that was really a lot of fun! During the summertime there are street festivals like Festive Italiana all over the United States. Let's meet one of the coordinators of the Festive Italiana, Diana Crespi.实录1: Diana Crespi: My name is Diane Crespi. I am the coordinator - one of the coordinators of Festive Italiana. Um, my involvement is basically just helping to organize this festival that's been going on for six years now.Y: Diana说这个活动已经进⾏了六年。
美语咖啡屋第14课
Y:各位听众好，欢迎⼤家到美语咖啡屋。
我是杨晨。
J: Hello and welcome to American Cafe. My name is Jody! Hey, Yang Chen, who's going to join us today on American Cafe? Y: 明克胜先⽣。
你知道吗，现在中国有学英语热，但是他们不知道其实在美国也有很多⼈在学中⽂。
所以我们今天请明克胜先⽣来给我们谈谈他为什么要学中⽂，还有他在学中⽂的过程中遇到什么困难。
我们今天还有⼀位神秘的嘉宾。
你知道是谁吗？J: I have no idea.Y: 就是你。
J: Oh, my gosh!Y: 好，我们就请明克胜先⽣谈谈他为什么要学中⽂，他是怎么开始的。
实录1: Carl: Well, I started a long time ago. First learned a little bit when I was in college. But I probably picked up most of it when I was overseas in Taiwan and also Mainland China for about three years total. Started learning, really learning, when I was in Taiwan.Y: 那么，Jody你呢，你是怎么开始学中⽂的呢？实录2: Jody: Actually I started studying Chinese when I arrived in China. I don't have Chinese under my belt before that time, Yang Chen. So I arrived in Shanghai when I was 21 years old, not speaking any Chinese. And I arrived at the train station at 3 o'clock in the morning surrounded by people who did not speak my language. And I can tell you it was a little frightening. So, I did the only thing I knew what to do ... I sang a song, "Rain drops keep falling on my head." And everyone started laughing and it made the situation better. Actually, Carl said that he began studying in college while he was in the United States. I did not do that. I got a scholarship to leave the country and go to China and study and I took advantage of it. I really wanted to go abroad to study and China seemed like the most foreign place on the planet.Y: 我们可以想象美国⼈学中⽂⼀定有很多困难，因为这两个语⾔实在是相差的太远了。
美语咖啡屋Lesson41-52
Lesson 41 - Eric, Day of a TeenagerEric, Day Of A TeenagerJ: Hello I'm Jody and welcome to American Cafe!Y: 大家好。
我是杨晨。
欢迎您到美语咖啡屋。
Jody我们为什么放这个音乐？我现在觉得我到了太空一样。
J: Because, Yang Chen, today we are visiting a different world. The world of teenagers!!Y: No! 我们能不能谈点儿别的？J: Calm down, calm down. It'll be okay. Besides we were all teenagers once. Do you remember when you became a teenager?Y: 不记得了，好象太遥远了。
J: It does feel like a long time ago. But it was only a mere 10 years.Y: 十年前！你数学怎么学的？J: Oh, never you mind. Anyway, today, we're going to revisit that awkward time when you're no longer a child and not yet an adult. So, without further delay let's meet Eric, a student in Virginia who celebrates his birthday on New Year's Day.实录1: Eric: My name is Eric. I am thirteen. My birthday is January 1st, 1991. And I go to Hayfield Secondary School in Virginia.J: Eric's is a teenager alright. Can you hear how his voice is starting to change?Y: 没错，听得出来他的声音好象在变粗。
美语咖啡屋
美语咖啡屋篇一：美语咖啡屋[美语咖啡屋]第52课：Jason, A Cafe VisitJ: Hello, I’m Jody! Welcome to American Cafe!Y: 大家好！我是杨晨，欢迎到美语咖啡屋！我们今天要来到了街对面的那架咖啡馆。
我们今天要采访Jason他是这架咖啡馆的一个雇员。
我们先谈谈咖啡文化对美国人来说意味是什么。
J: Now we’re here with Jason who works at a cafe. And we’re to talk to him about what he sees in the Cafe culture in American.Jason: My name is Jason and we are in Rockville, Maryland, which is a suburb of Washington, D.C. - the nation’s capital actually.Jody: So, Jason, what do you see people doing when they come into this cafe?Jason: There are all sorts of things. We have people that just come in get a cup of coffee and go. We have people that, that linger and talk. Some that read and do crossword puzzles, read books. It’s really a wid e, wide ... portrait of the community. It’s all different kinds of people really. But it gives people vibrancy, friendship, and community. It’s a local outreach. It’s many many different things to many people.Y: 就是，我觉得很多人来咖啡馆不仅是来喝咖啡。
美国咖啡屋21-40课
美国咖啡屋21到40课第21课Richard Martin, Campaign Manager for Congressional RaceY: 各位听众好，欢迎到美语咖啡屋，我是杨晨。
J: Hello. Welcome to American Cafe. I'm Jody. So, Yang Chen, this is a big political year in the United States. The race for the White House is not going to be an easy one.Y: 你说的没错。
今年的竞争非常激烈。
现在你只要一打开电视，就能看到竞选广告里民主党和共和党在相互攻击。
J: But Yang Chen, don't forget; it's not only the White House. There are also Congressional races going on in the States that are very important. In fact, our guest today is Richard Martin, the campaign manager for Christopher Turman's congressional challenge in West Virginia.Richard Martin: My name is Richard Martin. I'm managing Christopher Turman's Congressional challenge in West Virginia 2. Y: Oh, Richard是一个竞选活动负责人。
他刚才说的West Virginia 2是什么意思?J: West Virginia 2 means the Second Congressional District in West Virginia. All States are divided into districts and those districts each has their own congressional representation.Y: 这种选区的划分还挺复杂的。
美语咖啡屋第13课 - Stand-up Comedy
Y: Jason刚才讲的这个学生做过脑部手术。她想借助喜剧来恢复健康。对这个学生来说，"putting closure on events" 就意味着要忘掉过去的痛苦，开始新的生活。说起来美国的这种 "stand-up comedy" 是一种很特殊的喜剧表演方式，有点类似中国的单口相声。
J: Stand-up comedy is one of the hardest types of performing. It literally means that you stand up in front of people and make them laugh.
J: That's right!
Y: 对，要是没人笑，你按一下按again and see if it's any better.
Y: 好阿，效果一定很好。
J: We'll finish with my joke. Thanks for joining us on American Cafe.
Y: A little？
J: Yeah, you know polish it up a little.
Y: 真的有这种专门教人讲笑话的课吗？
J: Oh sure. My friend Jason teaches a stand up comedy class so I went to check it out.
Y: 好，我们今天的时间到了。谢谢您到美语咖啡屋。我们下次节目再见。
J: So a mushroom walks into a bar ...
(laughter)
J: ... and the bartender says, "Hey get out of here! We don't serve your kind.
美语咖啡屋,英语听力
美语咖啡屋,英语听力篇一：American Cafe 美语咖啡屋--第六课 New Year's Resolutions(05.04)American Cafe 美语咖啡屋--第六课 New Year's ResolutionsY: 各位听众好！欢迎您到美语咖啡屋。
我是杨晨。
J: Hello, everyone, I'm Jody! Welcome to American Cafe! And Happy New Year everyone! Happy New Year, Yang Chen! You know what January brings, don't you?Y: 一月份是新年的开始，人们当然要快快乐乐地迎接新年。
比如说打扮得漂漂亮亮地参加舞会，走亲访友，还有逛街买东西等等。
J: Of course, but after all that is over that's when the New Year's Resolutions kick in. You know when they start.Y: New Year's Resolutions，新年的决心。
哎呀，我还没想好呢！J: You know, maybe we should talk about New Year's Resolutions a littlebit to find out, you know, what we should give up for the New Year.Y: 对。
我们还是给大家解释一下什么叫New Year's Resolution。
J: Good idea. Here's Chuck from Washington DC with a definition of NewYear's Resolutions...实录1 Chuck： Well, a New Year's Resolution is something that anindividual chooses to do on the occasion of the new calendar year. They are starting off with a clean slate. They are sort of having a fresh beginning and are going to take the occasion of the new year to introduce a new behavior or set some goals or, to the contrary, they are going to eliminate some behavior, perhaps a vice or a bad habit, and do their very best through the new year to improve their behavior.Y: Chuck 刚才说的clean slate是一个很有用的说法，你给大家解释一下它的意思好吗？ J: Sure. A clean slate. And it just means a fresh beginning. You know adding a good habit or giving up a vice or bad habit. But I'm still not sureof anything I should give up for the New Year's. What about you?Y: 嗯，我想想看。
美语咖啡屋第23课
Y: 各位听众好！我是杨晨！欢迎您到美语咖啡屋。
J: Hello, I'm Jody. Welcome to American Cafe! Yang Chen, that is a great outfit! You certainly have an eye for fashion. Hey, speaking of fashion have you ever thought about how fashion is connected to politics and society.Y: 时装和政治的关系？我从来没想过。
J: I never thought about it until I spoke to a woman named Tina. She's lived in Washington, D.C. for many years and she studied fashion.Y: Tina在华盛顿住了多少年？J: Let's hear Tina as she answers the question, "How long have you lived in Washington, D.C.?"Tina: Seven administrations.Y: Interesting! 她没有说她在华盛顿住了多少年，⽽是说Seven administrations就是七届政府的意思。
哇，她可真是个见过世⾯的⼈啊。
J: Oh, I bet she has. And with her background in fashion, Tina has a really interesting view of D.C. that involves the connection between politics, society and fashion.Y: 说起fashion来，这当然是我最喜欢谈论的题⽬之⼀。
美语 咖啡屋 (5)
Liz, Graphic Design to Pastry ChefJ: Hello everyone! I'm Jody. Welcome to American CafeY: 各位好，我是杨晨。
欢迎您到美语咖啡屋。
J: Our guest today is Liz. She's a friend of mine and also a neighbor in the house where I live.Y: Jody, 你又采访了你的朋友？我看你快把你的朋友和邻居得罪光了。
J: Oh, no no. They're used to it. And I think they really enjoy it. Anyway, Liz and I we were talking the other day and I found out that she changed her job.Y: 那她原来是做什么的？J: Graphic Design. Graphic. G-R-A-H-I-C Design. D-E-S-I-G-NY: Graphic Design 就是图像设计。
那下面我们就请Liz 介绍一下什么是 graphic design。
实录1: Liz: Hmmm Graphic Design. I guess dealing with visual matter for a specific purpose.J: Graphic Design pretty much deals with visual matter for a specific purpose.Y:这听起来挺不错的嘛。
她为什么要换工作呢？J: Well, according to Liz she is not a technology-oriented person. And if you're a graphic designer you really need to like technology and especially computers.Y: 那她后来换了什么工作？J: Her current job is a pastry chef! Pastry is spelled p-a-s-t-r-y. Chef, c-h-e-f. Pastry Chef! Everybody loves a pastry chef!Y: Pastry chef是做糕点的师傅。
美语咖啡屋第45课－实用英语
J: Hello I''m Jody and welcome to American Cafe!Y: 我是杨晨。
欢迎您到美语咖啡屋。
J: Hey Yang Chen, isn''t your college reunion coming up soon?Y: 没错，⼀想到要和多年没见⾯的同学相聚，我激动得连觉都睡不着了。
J: You know we have a saying, "The friends you make in college are the friends you have for life." And today we''re going to meet Jennifer and Sharrin. They are roommates in my building. But after talking to them I found out just how unique their roommate relationship is.Y: Unique? 好朋友⼜成为roommates，分租⼀个公寓。
这有什么特别之处呢？J: Well, I know it doesn''t sound very unique. But wait until you hear their story.JENNIFER: OK, My name is Jennifer and I live in Washington D.C. in a neighborhood called Mt. Pleasant. And I live with one other woman, Sharrin, in that apartment.Sharrin: My name is Sharrin and I''m 26 years old.Jennifer: And I''m 25.Y: Sharrin今年26岁，Jennifer今年25岁。
美语咖啡屋第20课
Y: 没错。最近我忽然觉得业余时间应该学点什么，你觉得我学跳舞怎么样？
J: That's a great idea. What type of dance?
Y: Flamenco!
J: Flamenco!? Did you say Flamenco?!
Y: 没错。你干吗那么吃惊，是不是觉得我学不会？
实录1 Marlene: I'm Marlene English and this DC Dance Collective. And I am a Flamenco Dancer. I take classes here at DC Dance. Flamenco is probably different from mostly anything that you ever see. It is very, first, it's very fast. It's very loud. It's very fiery. The clothes alone are wonderful. There are a lot of ruffles and colors and it's very exciting.
Y: 现在我明白了这种音乐的节奏确实比别的音乐要快得多。我觉得我光听这个音乐我的膝盖都要软了。
J: Well nothing worthwhile is easy. Here is Marlene:
实录4 Marlene: The challenge is hard but the rewards are wonderful. It is something that is a complete release of passion. You are so consumed by it that's it worth all of that. It's a wonderful reward for all the hard work.
2019年高考英语听力原文
2019年高考英语听力原文Title: 2019 High School English Listening Test Original TextPart 1: ConversationMan: Excuse me, do you know where the nearest post office is?Woman: Yes, it’s just down the street on the left. You can’t miss it.Man: Thank you so much!Part 2: MonologueHello everyone. Today, I want to talk about the importance of recycling. Recycling is crucial for protecting our environment and conserving natural resources. When we recycle, we reduce the amount of waste that goes into landfills, which helps to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. By recycling, we can also save energy and reduce the need for raw materials. It’s important for all of us to do our part and recycle as much as we can. Remember, every little bit helps!Part 3: ConversationWoman: What are your plans for this weekend?Man: I’m thinking of going for a hike in the mountains. How about you?Woman: I’m going to visit my grandparents in the countryside. I haven’t seen them in a wh ile.Man: That sounds nice. Have a great time!Part 4: MonologueGood afternoon students. Today, we are going to talk about the importance of time management. Time is a precious resource that we must use wisely. By managing our time effectively, we can increase our productivity and reduce stress. A good way to manage your time is to create a schedule or to-do list and prioritize your tasks. Make sure to set aside time for studying, work, exercise, and relaxation. Remember, time management is key to achieving success in all areas of your life. Thank you for listening.This is the end of the listening test. Thank you for your attention.。
美语咖啡屋 Lesson 1-10
Lesson 1 - Kramer's CaféY: 各位听众好, 我是杨晨，欢迎您到美语咖啡屋。
J: Hello everyone, my name is Jody ! And welcome to American Cafe! American Cafe is a place where you can improve your spoken English by meeting people who actually live and work in the United States. You're going to learn a lot more than English. I promise.Y: 没错, 我们这个节目非常丰富多采。
您在这里不但可以学到地道的美国英语，还可以认识很多的美国人。
J: For today, Yang Chen and I spent our Sunday visiting a famous Washington D.C. hangout that's been a success here since 1976. It's called Kramer's Books & Afterwards Cafe.Y: 对，在今天的节目中，我们要带您到一个非常有意思的地方。
这里是华盛顿当地的居民非常喜欢的一个hangout, 等一下我们要解释这个词。
J: It's a combination of a cafe, a bookstore, a restaurant and a bar.Y: 这个地方是1976年开业的。
它不仅是一个书店，还是一个咖啡馆和餐厅。
J: Great! Let's introduce Mark who has been working at Kramer's for 20 years.实录1: Mark: It was ... in 1976 when they opened it, it was a unique idea combining a restaurant, bar with a bookstore.Y: 我想在这里我们用hangout来形容Kramer's是再合适不过了。
美语咖啡屋第10课 - Scuba Diving
Y: Scuba这个词在中文里就是水肺，是一种帮助人在水下呼吸的设备。
J: The self-contained, underwater, breathing apparatus or scuba equipment, allows you to stay underwater, like a fish.
Y: 噢，听不大出来，好象是有人打电话恶作剧，是不是？
J: No, no, no! It's not an obscene phone call. It's is the sound of scuba diving.
Y: Scuba diving? 潜水，那一定很好玩吧。哎， Jody, 我一直想学潜水，但是我很怕水。
Y: 那我们来形容一下它的样子好吗？
J: Let's have John explain the specific equipment used for scuba diving.
实录4 John Harmon: And basically what that consists of is some equipment, which is a tank which contains air; a regulator, which actually is the apparatus that we breathe...to deliver air from the tank to our mouths and a vest which actually allows us to sink under water or float to the surface.
美语咖啡屋第10课 - Scuba Diving
Y: 各位听众好，我是杨晨，欢迎您到美语咖啡屋。
2019年12月英语四级听力真题原文和答案
2019年12月英语四级听力真题原文和答案2019年12月大学英语四级听力真题(第一套)原文和答案：Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Section ANews report 1New York City police captured a cow on the loose in Prospect Park on Tuesday after the animal became an attraction for tourists while walking along the streets and enjoying the park facilities. The confused creature and camera-holding humans stared at each other through a fence for several minutes. At other times the cow wandered around the 526 acre park and the artificial grass field normally used for human sporting events. Officers use soccer goals to fence the animal in. However, the cow then moved through one of the nets knocking down a police officer in the process. Police eventually trapped the cow between two vehicles parked on either side of a baseball field’s bench area. An officer then shot an arrow to put it to sleep. Then officers waited for the drug to take effect. After it fell asleep they loaded the cow into a horse trailer. It was not clear where the cow came from or how it got lost. Police turned it over to the animal control department after they caught it.Q1: What happened in New York's Prospect Park on Tuesday?A)Many facilities were destroyed by a wandering cow.B) A wandering cow knocked down one of its fences.C) Some tourists were injured by a wandering cow.D) A wandering cow was captured by the police.Q2: What do we learn about the cow from the end of the news report?A) It was shot to death by a police officer.B) It found its way back to the park’s zoo.C) It became a great attraction for tourists.D) It was sent to the animal control department.News report 2Starting April 28 of this year, the National Museum of Natural History will begin renovating its fossil hall. The fossil hall, which displays some of the world’s oldest and largest fossil specimens, receives more than 2 million visitors each year. It’s one of t he museum’s most famous attractions. As a result, the museum plans to expand the hall, as well as add to its ancient birds collection. Bird lovers, both young and old, have already responded with excitement at the news. The museum’s social media account ha s been flooded with messages of support. In the meantime, the current collection will be closed. However, visitors will be compensated during the closure. Museum’s special exhibition area will now be free of charge. This week, the resident exhibition is a display of ancient wall paintings on loan from Australia. They celebrate the cultural heritage of the country and will be available to view until Sunday. Next week, the exhibition will be taken over by the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition. The winner of this year’s competition will be awarded a preview of the new fossil hall, as well as a cash prize.Q3. What does the news report say about the fossil hall of the National Museum of Natural History?A) It is the largest of its kind.B) It is going to be expanded.C) It is displaying more fossil specimens.D) It is staring an online exhibition.Q4. What is on display this week in the museum’s exhibition hall?A)A collection of bird fossils from Australia.B) Photographs of certain rare fossil exhibits.C) Some ancient wall paintings from Australia.D) Pictures by winners of a wildlife photo contest.News report 3Six birds have just been trained to pick up rubbish at a French historical theme park. According to the park’s manager, Mr. Villiers, the goal is not just to clear up the park. He says visitors are already good at keeping things clean. Instead, he wants to show that nature itself can teach us to take care of the environment. He says that rooks, the chosen birds, are considered to be particularly intelligent. In the right circumstances, they even like to communicate with humans and establish a relationship through play. The birds will be encouraged to clean the park through the use of a small box that delivers a small amount of bird food. Each time, the rook deposits a cigarette end or a small piece of rubbish. So far, visitors to the theme park have been excited to see the birds in action. However, some parents are concerned that it encourages their children to drop litter so they can watch the birds to pick it up. Villiers is not concerned about this criticism. He maintains most of the feedback he has received has been overwhelmingly positive. He hopes now to train more birds Q5: What have six birds been trained to do at a French historical theme park?A) Pick up trash.B) Amuse visitors.C) Deliver messages.D) Play with children.Q6: Why were rooks chosen by the park manager?A) They are especially intelligent.B) They are children’s favorite.C They are quite easy to tame.D) They are clean and pretty.Q7: What is the concern of some parents?A) Children may be harmed by the rooks.B) Children may be tempted to drop litter.C) Children may contract bird diseases.D) Children may overfeed the rooks.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Conversation 1Woman: The name of the TV show we wish to produce is Science Nation.Man: Please tell us more. What will Science Nation be about?Woman: It will be about science, all sorts of science. Each episode will focus on a different area of science, and tell us what we know, how we know it, and what we still don't know. The show will have one host only, and this will be Professor Susan Paul from Harvard University. She's a great public speaker.Man: So, just to be clear, will the show its format be like that of the documentary?Woman: Kind of. It will be like a documentary in the sense, that it will be non-fiction and fact-based. However, our idea is for it to be also fun and entertaining, something which traditional documentaries aren't so much. Please keep in mind, this will be a new TV show, like nothing ever done before.Man: Okay, so it will be both educational and entertaining, and your audience will be anyone interested in science, right?Woman: That's correct, yes.Man: Right, thank you. So, I think we're more or less clear what the show will be like. Could you please tell us now, what exactly you want from us?Woman: Yes, of course. Basically, what we need from you is financial support. In order to go ahead with this idea, we need 2 million dollars. This will cover the cost of making all 12 shows in the first season for the first year. If the show is a success, we can then look at making a second season for the following year.Q8. What do we learn about the TV show Science Nation?A) It will be produced at Harvard University.B) It will be hosted by famous professors.C) It will cover different areas of science.D) It will focus on recent scientific discoveries.Q9. In what way will the TV show Science Nation differ from traditional documentaries?A)It will be more futuristic.B) It will be more systematic.C) It will be more entertaining.D) It will be easier to understand.Q10. Who will be the intended audience of the TV show Science Nation?A) People interested in science.B) Youngsters eager to explore.C) Children in their early teens.D) Students majoring in science.Q11. What does the woman want the man to do for the TV show?A) Offer professional advice.B) Provide financial support.C) Help promote it on the Internet.D) Make episodes for its first season.Conversation 2(W=woman, M=man)W: What’s up with you? You don’t look very happy.M: I feel like I’m a failure. I can’t seem to do anything very well.W: I wouldn’t say that. You do very well in a lot of things. That presentation you gave last week was excellent.M: Yes, but I have this urge to strive for perfection. I really want to push harder and progress further.W: Well, that’s v ery admirable. But be careful. Overconcern with being perfect can damage our confidence if we never achieve it.M: Yes, I know. I feel awful whenever I make a mistake in whatever I’m trying to do.W: Well, think about it. You can’t make progress without ma king mistakes and learning from them. Thomas Edison, the famous inventor, once said “I’ve not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”M: You may well be right. I guess I should recognize my mistakes and learn the lesson they teach me and move forward.W: Also, remember a successful ending is not the only thing worthy of a celebration. You need to recognize each step of progress you take towards achieving your goals. And no matter how tiny it is, it’s still good news.M: I always feel down when I see others accomplishing things and I feel miserable about my own achievements. I’m always trying to be as good as others, but I never seem to get there.W: Listen. If you always compare yourself with others, you’ll never feel good enough. You’re the on ly person you should be comparing yourself with. When you compare your current status with the starting point, you’ll find you’ve made progress, right? That’s good enough.M: That’s great advice. Thank you. I’m feeling better already.Q12: How does the man feel about himself?A) Unsure.B) Helpless.C) Concerned.D) Dissatisfied.Q13: What does the woman think is the man’s problem?A) He is too concerned with being perfect.B) He loses heart when faced with setbacks.C) He is too ambitious in achieving goals.D) He takes on projects beyond his ability.Q14: How does the man feel when he sees others accomplishing things?A) Embarrassed.B) Unconcerned.C) Miserable.D) Resentful.Q15: What does the woman suggest the man do?A) Try to be optimistic whatever happens.B) Compare his present with his past only.C) Always learn from others’ achievements.D) Treat others the way he would be treated.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage 1Single-sex education can have enormous benefits for female students. Numerous studies have shown that women who attend single-sex schools tend to have stronger self-confidence, better study habits and more ambitious career goals than women who attend coeducational schools. Girls who graduate from single-sex schools are three times more likely to become engineers than those who attend coeducational schools. The reason is that all-girls schools encourage women to enter fields traditionally dominated by men such as science, technology and engineering. In coeducational schools, girls are often expected to succeed only in humanities or the art. Research has also shown that in coeducational settings, teachers are more likely to praise and give in-depth responses to boys’ comments in class. In contrast, they might only respond to a girl’s comments with a nod. They are also more likely to encourage boys to work through problems on their own, while they tend to step in and help girls who struggle with a problem.In an all girls setting, girls are more likely to speak up frequently and make significant contributions to class than in acoeducational setting. Girls studying in a single-sex setting also earn higher scores on their College Board and advanced placement exams than girls who study in coeducational settings. All girls schools tend to be smaller than coeducational schools, which means teachers would be able to tailor the materials to girl students’ personal learning styles and interest.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q16: What advantage does the speaker say girls from single-sex schools have over those from coeducational schools?A) They have a stronger sense of social responsibility.B) They are more likely to succeed in the humanities.C) They are more likely to become engineers.D) They have greater potential to be leaders.Q17: What do teachers tend to do in coeducational settings?A) Praise girls who like to speak up frequently.B) Encourage girls to solve problems on their own.c) Insist that boys and girls work together more.D) Respond more positively to boys’ comments.Q18: What are teachers more likely to do in an all-girls’ school?A) Offer personalized teaching materials.B) Provide a variety of optional courses.C) Place great emphasis on test scores.D) Pay extra attention to top students.Passage 2Today I found out that Seattle doesn’t really get that much rain compared with most US cities. In fact, Seattle ranks 44th among major US cities in average annual rainfall. Cities that get more rainfall than Seattle include Huston, Memphis, Nashville, and pretty much every major city on the eastern coast, such as New York, Boston, and Miami.So, why does everyone think of Seattle as a rainy city? The primary root of this misconception lies in that Seattle has a relatively large number of days per year with rainfall compared with New York and Boston, which get an average of about 16% more rain per year than Seattle, but also average between them about 36 fewer days a year of rainfall. So it rains a lot less in Seattle. And the rain is spread out over more days than those cities. This is why few locals in Seattle carry an umbrella generally. When it does rain, it tends to be a very light rain tha t isn’t troublesome. It almost never really rains as most people think. On top of that, it never really storms in Seattle, either. Seattle gets an average of a mere 7 days a year with thunder.So in short, if you like sunny but not too hot summers, mild winters but with lots of cloudy days, Seattle’s the place to be. Anyway, if you visit Seattle, don’t bring an umbrella. People will look at you, thinking you are funny.Questions 19-21 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q19. What does the speaker find out about Seattle?A) It often rains cats and dogs.B) It seldom rains in summer time.C) It does not rain as much as people think.D) It is one of the most rainy cities in the US.Q20. Why do local people in Seattle seldom carry an umbrella?A) They drive most of the time.B) The rain is usually very light.C) They have got used to the rain.D) The rain comes mostly at night.Q21. Why does the speaker say ‘Seattle is a good place to be’?A) It has a lot of places for entertainment.B) It has never seen thunder and lighting.C) It has fewer cloudy days than any other coastal city.D) It has mild weather both in summer and in winter.Passage 3After tough workout or a day full of physical activity, it’s common to find your muscles aching, but where do these pains come from? According to a German professor, the soreness comes from straining your muscles in an uncommon way, for example, jumping on a bicycle for a ride, because you haven’t ridden in a long time. Soreness occurs since your leg muscles aren't used to that movement. When muscles perform an activity they aren’t regularly expose to, the tiny fibers that are inside them are being torn apart. As muscle soreness develops, the body has to work to repair the muscle tears, but this doesn’t happen immediately. First, the body must realize the muscles are damaged. When the body realizes the muscles are hurt, the response is to increase blood flow to the area and increase body heat, damaged cells are then cleaned up and the body sends cells specially designed to break down the large muscle fiber fragments. Healing can take place after this. It takes about a day until these cells make it to your aching muscles. That’s why there is most often a delay associated with muscle soreness. Repair of damaged cells takes about two days, and afterwards the soreness disappears. Unfortunately, there is little that can be down to relieve muscle soreness. Pain relieving creams don’t work, but a hot shower, or warm bath can provide some relief.Questions 22-25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. What does the German professor say about muscle soreness?A) It occurs when people are doing a repetitive activity.B) It results from exerting one’s muscles continuously.C) It happens when people engage in an uncommon activity.D) It comes from staining one’s muscles in an unusual way.23. What happens when muscles are damaged according to the passage?A) Blood flow and body heat increase in the affected area.B) Body movements in the affected area become difficult.C) They begin to make repairs immediately.D) They gradually become fragmented.24. How long does it take for damaged cells to heal?A) About one week.B) About two days.C) About ten days.D) About four weeks.25. What does the speaker suggest one do to relieve muscle soreness?A) Apply muscle creams.B) Drink plenty of water.C) Have a hot shower.D) Take pain-killers.听力答案：1-7：DDBCAAB8-15：CCABDACB16-25：CDACBDDABC。
2019年d篇英语听力
2019年d篇英语听力The 2019 English listening comprehension test, also known as the "d篇," has been a challenge for many students. It requires a deep understanding of the English languageand the ability to comprehend spoken English in various accents and speeds. The test is designed to assessstudents' listening skills and their ability to understand and interpret spoken English in different contexts. Many students find this test particularly challenging due to the variety of accents and speeds used in the recordings.One of the main difficulties that students face when taking the 2019 English listening comprehension test is the diversity of accents used in the recordings. The test includes a wide range of accents, including British, American, Australian, and others. This can make it challenging for students to understand and interpret the spoken English, as they may not be familiar with all of the different accents. Additionally, the recordings may feature speakers who speak at different speeds, further adding tothe difficulty of the test.In addition to the diversity of accents and speeds, the 2019 English listening comprehension test also requires students to listen to and understand spoken English in various contexts. The recordings may include conversations, interviews, lectures, and other types of spoken English, each with its own unique set of challenges. For example, students may need to be able to understand and interpret colloquial language, idiomatic expressions, and other aspects of spoken English that are not typically taught in traditional English language classes.Another challenge of the 2019 English listening comprehension test is the need for students to maintain focus and concentration throughout the test. The test is typically quite long, and students are required to listen to multiple recordings and answer a series of questions based on what they have heard. This can be mentally exhausting and requires a high level of concentration and focus in order to perform well on the test.In order to succeed on the 2019 English listening comprehension test, students need to develop a range of listening skills. This includes the ability to understand and interpret different accents, speeds, and contexts of spoken English. Additionally, students need to develop strong concentration and focus in order to maintain their attention throughout the test. To prepare for the test, students can practice listening to a wide range of English language recordings, including those with different accents and speeds, in order to improve their listening skills and increase their chances of success on the test. Overall, the 2019 English listening comprehension test presents a significant challenge for students, but with the right preparation and practice, it is possible to succeed.。
2019年美语咖啡屋,英语听力
2019年美语咖啡屋,英语听力篇一：美语咖啡屋Lesson3CharlieBrown'sChristmasTreeJ:HelloI'mJodyandweletoAmericanCafe.Y:各位听众好，欢迎您到美语咖啡屋。
我是杨晨。
J:Youknow,ChristmasisjustaroundthecornerandIamalreadystarti ngtofeelChristmasallaroundme.Y:你是说商店里现在挤满了抢购礼物的人，还有电视上不停地在播放圣诞节的广告，对不对？J:No,no!Iignoreallofthatstuff.No,whatImean,isI'mstartingtoh earandsmellChristmas.OK,Closeyoureyes,YangChen,andthinkabou tChristmasandtellmewhatyouhearandsmell.(Silence.Longpause)J:YangChen?YangChen,anythingyet?Youknowpeoplearewaiting.Y:哎呀，你等一等。
我正在竖着耳朵听呢，还得使劲闻一闻。
你不是说要我闭着眼睛寻找感觉吗？呣,我找到了。
在一个美丽的夜晚，星星在闪耀，我站在雪地里，听到了雪橇那悦耳的声音。
对，就是这种感觉，你觉得怎么样？J:That'sokay.ButIwasthinkingmorelike...chainsaws.Y:Chainsaws?啊呀，你真是扫我的兴啊。
原来你说的声音是电动锯的声音。
太不浪漫了。
J:Well,Iknowit'snotromantic,butIlovethesoundofachainsawandt hesmellofapinetreebeingcut.TheChristmastreetraditionisoneof thebestthingsaboutChristmas.Y:对。
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2019年美语咖啡屋,英语听力篇一：美语咖啡屋Lesson3CharlieBrown'sChristmasTreeJ:HelloI'mJodyandweletoAmericanCafe.Y:各位听众好，欢迎您到美语咖啡屋。
我是杨晨。
J:Youknow,ChristmasisjustaroundthecornerandIamalreadystarti ngtofeelChristmasallaroundme.Y:你是说商店里现在挤满了抢购礼物的人，还有电视上不停地在播放圣诞节的广告，对不对？J:No,no!Iignoreallofthatstuff.No,whatImean,isI'mstartingtoh earandsmellChristmas.OK,Closeyoureyes,YangChen,andthinkabou tChristmasandtellmewhatyouhearandsmell.(Silence.Longpause)J:YangChen?YangChen,anythingyet?Youknowpeoplearewaiting.Y:哎呀，你等一等。
我正在竖着耳朵听呢，还得使劲闻一闻。
你不是说要我闭着眼睛寻找感觉吗？呣,我找到了。
在一个美丽的夜晚，星星在闪耀，我站在雪地里，听到了雪橇那悦耳的声音。
对，就是这种感觉，你觉得怎么样？J:That'sokay.ButIwasthinkingmorelike...chainsaws.Y:Chainsaws?啊呀，你真是扫我的兴啊。
原来你说的声音是电动锯的声音。
太不浪漫了。
J:Well,Iknowit'snotromantic,butIlovethesoundofachainsawandt hesmellofapinetreebeingcut.TheChristmastreetraditionisoneof thebestthingsaboutChristmas.Y:对。
真正的圣诞树用的是松树？J:Right,pinetree.Y:那人们是不是要到森林里去砍树呢？J:Oh,nono-no.Youdon'tgotoaforesttocutdownyourChristmastree. ThereareChristmastreefarms.Y:哦,原来有Christmastreefarms。
这还不错，用不着去破坏森林。
说道这里，我倒是好象真的闻到了松树的味道了。
J:Oh,that'sme.Y:你用了什么香水？J:Notperfume!IhavejustefromaChristmastreesaleinmyneighborho od.Y:有意思吗？J:Idid.Anditwaswonderfullyentertaining.Theelementaryschoolh eldaChristmastreesaletoraisemoney.AndthereImetawomannamedAn n,whoisnotonlytheorganizerofthesalebutsheisalsoveryactivein theelementaryschoolwiththeParentTeacherAssociation,alsoknow nasthePTA.Y:好啊，那我们就听听组织者Ann都说了些什么。
实录1:Ann:WehavefromCharlieBrowntreestobigbeautifulbalsamfirsAn dwehavearangeofprices.AndwedothistosupporttheschoolPTAandit paysforsuppliesandtripsandthingslikethatforthechildren.And,um,sowe doittwodaysovertheweekend,SaturdayandSunday,andhopefullyraisesomemoney.Andalsojustbuildalotofgoodfeelingsabouttheschoo linsidethemunity.Y:Ann刚才说的PTA就是老师和家长联合组成的协会。
原来他们举办圣诞树销售活动是为了协会筹款，另外还可以增强学校和社区的感情。
J:Right.Anditreallydoesspreadmunityfeelingsintheneighborhoo d.That'swhatChristmasisallabout!(EnterMusic"OTannenbaum"fro mCyrusChestnut'sACharlieBrownChristmas)Y:Ann刚才提到CharlieBrown。
我们都知道CharlieBrown是著名的花生漫画系列里的人物。
J:Again,here'sAnn.实录2:Ann:Well,CharlieBrown,thecartooncharacter,alwayshadaverys malllittlesad-lookingtreethatnobodywanted,buthetookithomean dwasveryhappywithit.Sowealwayshavesomepeoplethateandlookfor aCharlieBrowntree.Y:Ann刚才说的多好啊，一棵瘦小的圣诞树在可怜巴巴地等待着有人把它带回家。
J:TheholidaycartoonswithCharlieBrownandSnoopyandtherestofth ePeanutsgangarereallyanimportantpartofChristmasforalmostall childrenintheUnitedStates.Well,notjustchildren.becauseevery yearIwatchtheCharlieBrownChristmasSpecial.Y:你要借给我看一看。
J:Iwill,Iwillgiveittoyou.Youandyourfamilywillloveit.Andtrul yCharlieBrownfellinlovewithasmall,scrawny,littlelonelyChris tmastreethatnobodywanted.Andtookithomeandhegaveitlove.Andit turnedouttobeaperfectChristmastree.Y:没错。
CharlieBrown过圣诞是一个非常经典的故事，大人小孩都喜欢。
Jody，你知道吗，我们家那棵圣诞树又小有不太好看，而且是塑料的，用了好几年。
我今年本来打算把它扔了，可是我女儿不让我扔。
我想她可能对这棵树非常有感情。
不过今天听你解释了CharlieBrownChristmastree，我想要是下次有人再笑话我们家的树太小太难看的话，我就可以告诉他这棵树可是典型的CharlieBrownChristmastree。
J:Ofcourse,youtellthemyouhaveaCharlieBrownChristmastree,Yan gChen!Y:没错。
我可以向别人炫耀我有棵CharlieBrownChristmastree。
J:ThanksfortuningintoAmericanCafe.Okay,seeyouagain!Y:谢谢大家到我们的美语咖啡屋。
好，我们下次再见。
篇二：美语咖啡屋第8课y:大家好,我是杨晨!欢迎您到美语咖啡屋!y:hmm,好象幸运女神不太喜欢你。
j:iguessnot.well,youtryyoursandseehowyoudo.y:好，我来试试我的运气。
(scratch,scratch)哇!我赢了五块钱!j:what!letmeseethat.youwonfivebucks!ithinkigaveyouthewrongt icket.ithinkigaveyoumine.canihaveitback?y:noway!j:now,whatwouldreallybeexcitingisifyouwonthebiglottery.y:你说的好多州一起办的那个超级乐透奖,对不对？j:yes.that''sright!thepowerball!(entersharplightningcrack)y:这个声音好恐怖啊！j:whatourlistenersmaynotknowbutawell-timedlightningboltsoun dismeanttosignifythemysterious,theawesome,likethepowerball! !!(entersharplightningcrack)y:好了，好了，我现在已经感受到超级乐透的威力了。
现在你这个音响效果可不可以停止了呢？j:okay.nomorelightningbolts.forawhile.y:可是，我们是不是先来解释lottery这个词，然后再发挥你的音响效果。
j:let''sdo.thelotteryisgambling.it''sadrawingofnumbers.andy ouhavetogetallsixnumbersrightandpicktherightnumberasthepowe rballtowin.y:噢，对，lottery是以买彩票或奖券的方式进行赌博。
j:thejackpotrecentlyisreallyhigh:$210million!y:哇!两亿一千万美元!!啊，我要昏倒了。
j:that''sright,sister!yougoaheadandfaint.thenightbeforethed rawing,istoppedatmyneighborhoodstoreandtherewasalineofabout 50peoplewaitingtobuytheirlotterytickets.here''ssomeon-sitei nterviewsofpeopleactuallybuyingtheirlotterytickets.here''scarlfrommiami...carl:lotteryticketisagamblingformatforawinningofaticketfor$ 210million.j:$250million.whataretheoddsthatyoucanwin?carl:onein250million,ithink.j:sowhyareyouhere?carl:someone''sgottawin,that''sbasicallyit.thechancesarelow ,butsomeonedoeshavetowin.y:他刚才提到一个词“odds”，我看我们需要先给大家解释一下。