上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--ST 4

中级口译听力教程第三版9A

An intermediate course of English listening. Third edition.

Sample test four.

Part A. Spot dictation. Directions: In this part of the test you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in your answer booklet. Remember you will hear the passage only once.

Let’s face it. We all have some form of stress. Whether it’s due to work, school reports, family or relationships, we could all use a break now and then. Yet in the hustle and bustle of everyday l ife, a lot of us can’t find the time to just drop everything and take it easy. Well, what if someone told you that by just playing music from classical composers like Mozart, Strauss, or Vivaldi, you might find your job a little easier, and that you might even be able to relax. This is actually been found to be true. Listening to classical music has proven to be beneficial to learning and mind relaxation. It can also reduce our level of stress. Various studies of children have shown that those who received music education or play a musical instrument often have increased academic skills. Don Camble, author of The Mozart Effect, has dedicated himself to studying the effects of music on the mind and body. He council students that classical music playing in the background can help them concentrate for longer periods of time and memorize material more easily. He feels that Mozart’s music has a balance that makes it especially beneficial. But Camble doesn’t stop with Mozart. He says that Bach can stimulate the mind, military marches can ramp up the body and religious music can help create a meditative mood. It’s important to find what works best for your situation. So the next time you feel yourself overwhelmed with work and deadlines, or if you just find it difficult to concentrate, remember the power of the music.

Part B. Listening comprehension.

1. Statements. Directions: In this part of the test you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken only once. And you will not find them written on the paper. So you must listen carefully. When you hear a statement read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in yo ur answer booklet. Now let’s begin with question number one.

1) My friends thought I should have gotten rid of my old car years ago, but it turns well and I have got quite attach to it.

2) You would like me to describe professor Jonson’s lectures. Well, I could never stay awake in one of his classes without first drinking at least 2 cups of coffee.

3) My telephone doesn’t seem to be working. And I have lots of calls that I have to return this afternoon. Can I use yours?

4) Do you have any hot water in y our dorm? Because we haven’t had any for 3 days and I hate cold showers.

5) I just found out at the registration that creative writing class is full. Now I have to wait a whole year to get in.

6) At the rate of it’s being used, the copier is not going to make it through the rest of the year, though it is supposed to be good for 5 years.