听力原文及参考答案（Units 1-7）
LESSON 1
Music
1. M: By the way, Jane, did you talk to the consultant顾问about our new health program?
W: I contacted联系his office but his secretary said he would （be out for）试图得到lunch until two.
Q: What does the woman mean?
B. she couldn’t talk to the consultant before two
2. W: We need to let everyone know about the charity [?t??riti] n. 慈爱concert, but we don't have much money for advertising.
M: How about using the school radio station? They broadcast free public service 服务announcements.通告
Q: What does the man suggest they do?
c. Ask the school radio station for help
3. W: I don't understand why this self-study自学book doesn't have answers to the questions.
M: But it does. You can find them at the back of the book.
Q: What does the man say about the self-study book?
d. the book does include the answer
4. M: The new sales manager says he has never met you before.
W: We've been introduced about three times. He seems a little forgetful.
Q: What do we learn about the new sales manager?
B. He probably has a poor memory
5. M: Have you had the brakes[breik] n制动器; 闸; 刹车. and tires checked? And do you have enough money?
W: I have taken care of everything. And I'm sure it's going to be a wonderful极好的, 精彩的, 绝妙的trip.
Q: What's the woman going to do?
D. spend some time travelling
6. M: I've had my new stereo立体声for a whole week, but I haven't yet figured out 想到how to record music.
W: Didn't an instruction manual [?m?nju?l] 手册形式的，像手册的；教范性质的come with it?
Q: What does the woman imply?
B the man should refer to the instruction manual
7. W: I want to pay you for that long-distance call I made. But, I suppose you haven't gotten your phone bill yet,
M: Oh, but I have.
Q: What does the man mean?
A he has received his telephone bill.
8. M: Professor Smith assigned us three more novels to read.
W: He must think you don't have any other classes.
Q: What can be inferred about Professor Smith?
B he assigns too much work
9. M: Let's go watch the fireworks烟花tonight.
W: I have tickets to the theater.
Q: What does the woman mean?
B he’ll go and watch the fireworks
10. M: I am exhausted筋疲力尽的. I stayed up熬夜the whole night studying for my history midterm exam.
W: Why do you always wait till the last minute?
Q: What can be inferred about the man?
A he had bad study habits
11. M: I'll be coming straight from work, so I'll have to pack包装；捆扎a change of clothes.
W: It's only a barbecue [?bɑ:bikju:] (常用于室外的)金属烤架. Jeans and T-shirts will be fine.
Q: What does the woman imply?
D Casual dress will be appropriate
12. W: I'm going to the snack [sn?k] 小吃; 点心; 快餐bar for a cup of coffee. Would you like me to bring you back something?
M: Not from the snack bar, but could you pick up a paper for me?
Q: What does the man mean?
C he wants her to get him a newspaper
13. M: I don't understand how this budget was calculated[?k?lkjuleit] 计算, 估计,
核算.
W: Let me have a look, OK?
Q: What does the woman mean?
C she’ll try to see what method was used
14. W: We need a fourth player for tennis this morning. Do you want to join us?
M: I've got a class at nine, but Carol is free and she is really good.
Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?
B ask Carol to play tennis
15. W: Have you saved enough to buy that new printer for your computer yet?
M: You know, money seems to be burning a hole in my pocket lately. Maybe next month.
Q: What does the man mean?
A he is likely to buy a new printer the
Passage II: American Music
One of America's most important exports出口is her modern music. American music is played all over the world. It is enjoyed by the people of all ages in all countries. Although the lyrics ['liriks]歌词are English, people not speaking English can enjoy it too. The reasons for its popularity普遍,流行; are its fast pace [peis步子；节奏and rhythmic [?r?em?k] 有韵律的, 有节奏的beat[bi:t]节拍, 拍子.
The music has many origins [??rid?in]起点; 来源in the United States. Country music, coming from the rural农村的，乡村的areas in the southern United States, is one source来源, 出处. Country music features以…为物色是…特征simple themes 题目，主题，and melodies 曲调, 歌曲describing day-to-day situations形势; 情况and the feelings of country people. Many people appreciate欣赏, 赏识, this music because of the emotions 情感，感情expressed by country music songs.
A second origin of American popular music is the blues[blu:z]布鲁斯歌曲；蓝调歌曲. It depicts描述mostly sad feelings reflecting表达; 反映the difficult lives of American blacks. It is usually played and sung by black musicians, but it is popular with all Americans.
（Rock music）摇滚音乐is a newer form of music. This music style风格, featuring .以…为物色是…特征fast and repetitious重复的;反复的rhythms节奏, was influenced by the blues布鲁斯歌曲；蓝调歌曲and country music. I t was first known as rock-and-roll in the 1950s. Since then there have been many forms of rock music: hard rock, soft rock, and others. Many performers of popular music are young musicians.
American popular music is marketed在市场上出售某物to a demanding(顾客的)需求、需要audience观众, 听众; 读者. Now popular songs are heard on the radio several times a day. Some songs have become popular all over the world. People hear these songs sung in their original起初的; 原来的English or sometimes translated into other languages. The words may differ but the enjoyment of the music is universal普遍的.
1. Which group of people enjoy American music?
D All of the above
2. Why is American music so popular in all countries?
D Because it has a fast pace and rhythmic beat
3. What can be learned from the passage?
C The blues is usually played by black musicians
4. What do you know from the passage?
C Rock music was influenced by the blues and country music
5. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
C The words of songs differ, and so does the enjoyment of American pop music Passage III: Music in Different Cultures
In western culture music is regarded as good by birth在血统上,生来, and sounds that are welcome are said to be "music to the ears". In some other cultures文化-- for example, Islamic伊斯兰的,伊斯兰教的culture -- it is of little value, associated (使)发生联系, (使)联合; 结交, 结伙with sin [sin]罪恶, 罪孽and evil罪恶. In the
West and in the high cultures of Asia, it is said that there are three types of music. First, classical古典的, 经典的music, composed 组成, 构成and performed by trained professionals具有某专业资格的人, 专业人士originally最初under the support of courts 宫廷, 宫室and religious宗教的establishments建立, 确立; second, folk music民间音乐, shared by the population at large and passed on传递; 传授orally口头上地,口述地, and third, popular music, performed by professionals, spread(使)传播, (使)散布through radio, television, records, film, and print, and consumed消耗，耗尽by the mass public.
Music is a major component成分, 组成部分, 部件, 元件in religious宗教的services, theater剧场,戏院,, and entertainment娱乐, 文娱节目, 表演会of all sorts. The most universal use of music is as a part of religious rituals仪式. In some tribal [?tra?b?l]部落的societies, music appears to serve as a special form of communication with supernatural超自然的;鬼、神或幻术所引起的beings, and its prominent显著的; 突出的use in modern Christian基督教徒and Jewish犹太人的;犹太教徒的services may be the leftover of just such an original原始的purpose. Another less obvious function of music is social adherence遵守;遵循；坚持. For most social groups, music can serve as a powerful symbol象征, 标志. Members of most societies share keen热衷的, 热心的, feelings as to what kind of music they "belong to". Indeed, some minorities少数, 小部分including, in the U. S.A., black Americans and Euro-American groups use music as a major symbol of group identity 身份. Music also symbolizes象征;作为…的象征military军事的, 军用的;, patriotic [?p?tri??tik]爱国的, 有爱国心的and funeral葬礼, 丧礼moods心情, 情绪and events. In a more general普遍的, 全面的; sense, music may express the central最重要的, 主要的, 首要social values of a society. In western culture, the interrelationship相互关系of conductor and orchestra [??:kistr?]管弦乐队symbolizes the need for strong cooperation合作, 协作among various kinds of specialists 专家, 行家in a modern industrial society.
1. In what culture is music regarded as good by birth?
C In Western culture
2. Which of the following is performed by professionals?
B Classical music and popular music
3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
C Music is a special form of communication with supernatural being in Asia
4. According to the passage, what is the most universal use of music?
D Religious ritual 宗教仪式
5. Which of the following is NOT symbolized 象征by music?
D Friendship
LESSON 2
1. M: Do you still want to go to the graduate研究生的school after you get out of college?
W: I've changed my mind about that. I want to start working before I go back to school.
Q: What does the woman mean?
B She ‘s not going to graduated school immediately after graduation.
2. M: We've got a whole hour before the Browns come by来串门, 来访to pick us up安排接取; 使搭乘; 搭救.
W: Yeah. But we'd better get moving赶快；快些开始.
Q: What does the woman suggest they do?
A Hurry
3. M: I'm thinking of getting a new printer.
W: I'd invest in在…上投资, 在…投入(时间、精力等) a laser [?leiz?激光] printer. The print quality is much better.
Q: What does the woman mean?
C The man should buy a high- quality printer.
4. W: I've got a coupon [?ku:p?n]配给券；（购物）票证；（购物）优惠券for half-off 五折dinner at that new restaurant down the street. I think I'll use it when my cousin [?k?zn]堂[表]兄弟[姊妹] comes for a visit this weekend.
M: Where did you get it? I wouldn't mind（trying that place out too）试验.
Q: What does the man want to know?
C Where the woman got coupon
5. W: What's Laura doing here today? I thought she was supposed 料想; 猜想; 以为to be out of离开了the office on Mondays.
W: She decided she'd rather have Fridays off instead.
Q: What can be inferred about Laura?
A She has changed her schedule
6. M: I need to find a new roommate <英>室友,住在同室的人.
W: So John's going to California after all.
Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?
B the man’s current roommate is moving
7. M: My math assignment's工作, 任务due 到期的tomorrow morning and I haven't even started it yet.
W: I'll miss想念, 惦记you at the party tonight.
Q: What does the woman imply?
D the man won’t be able to go to the party
8. W: Those packages包, 包裹, 包在一起的东西took forever长久地；（与动词进行时连用）老是，没完没了地to arrive.
M: But they did arrive, didn't they?
Q: What does the man say about the packages?
B They eventually arrived
9. M: My parents are coming to see our apartment一套房间, 一户this weekend. W: Looks as if I'd better lend you my vacuum [?v?kju?m]〈口〉真空吸尘器cleaner 净化器then.
Q: What does the woman imply?
D The man’s apartment is dirty
10. M: Sarah, did you have a chance to buy that new novel you wanted?
W: No, but I had Doris get it for me.
Q: What does Sarah say about the novel?
D Doris purchased it for her
11. M: I've been waiting all week for this concert. The philharmonic [filɑ:?m?nik]交
响乐团is supposed to be excellent and with our student discoun [?diskaunt]数目,
折扣t the tickets will be really cheap.
W: Uh -- uh, I'm afraid I left my student ID in my other purse钱包.
Q: What does the woman imply?暗示, 暗指
C She won’t be able to get the student discount
12. M: The university bookstore opens at 9 in the morning.
W: Oh, dear. I need a textbook教科书, 课本for my eight o'clock class today. Q: What does the woman mean?
A She won’t be able to get the book before class
13. M: The storm暴风雨[雪] last night damaged some of the neighbor's roofs. W: no wonder不足为奇.
Q: What does the woman mean?
C She isn’t surprised
14. M: You've certainly无疑地; 确定地；肯定地been reading that one page for a long time now.
W: Well, I'm being tested on it tomorrow.
Q: What does the woman imply暗示?
C she needs to read the page carefully
15. W: Another thing we need to do is show the new students around town. You know, show them all the sights视野；风景of the area.
M: I don't see why we need to do that ourselves. I understand the visitors' center offers a wonderful bus tour旅行, 观光
Q: What does the man suggest they do?
B Send the new students on a bus tour of city
PART B
Passage I:
People in the US get a two-week paid有报酬的;领取报酬的vacation from their job every year. Most British people have four or five weeks paid holiday a year. Americans often complain抱怨, 诉苦; 投诉that two weeks is not enough especially when they hear about the longer holidays that Europeans enjoy. In addition, there are eight days in each European country, which are public holidays
(the British call Bank Holiday) and many of these fall on落到, 轮到a Monday giving people a long weekend.
What do people do in Britain and the US when they are on holidays? In the US, outdoor vacations are popular, for example, at the Grand Canyon峡谷or Yellowstone or other national parks or forests. Young people may go walking or camping 宿营, 露营in the mountains. Many people have small trailers拖车, 挂车in which to travel, or if they are in a car, they may stay at motels汽车旅馆on the journey旅行; 行程;. Disneyland and Disney world are also popular and people can go skiing in the Rocky洛矶Mountains of Colorado科罗拉多州, Wyoming怀俄明州and Montana蒙大纳(美国州名). Some children go to summer camp for a holiday during the summer vacation from school, where they do special activities, such as sports or crafts技巧；技能；技艺. When Americans want a holiday for fun in the sun, they usually go to Florida, Hawaii, Mexico or the Caribbean. They may go to Europe for culture, for example, to see art, plays, and places of historic历史上著名（或重要）的interest.
In Britain, many people like to go to the seaside for holidays. There are places near the sea, such as Backpool, Scarborough斯卡波罗and Bournemouth伯恩茅斯, where there is plenty充裕, 大量, 富庶to do even when it rains. People also like to go to the country, especially to walk, in places like Scotland, Wales and the Lake湖泊District. When the British go abroad they usually want to go somewhere warm. Spain and the Spanish islands of Majorea and Ibiza伊比沙岛are popular as are other places in southern Europe. For skiing, people often go to the Alps阿尔卑斯山.
1. How long a paid vacation can Americans enjoy every year?
A Two weeks
2. How many days are there about public holidays for Europeans in a year?
C Eight days
3. Where do Americans usually go for fun in the sun?
D Florida
4. Where do Americans usually spend their holidays for culture?
C Europe
5. British people usually go to Spain for holidays. What for?
B For skiing
Passage II:
Every country in the world celebrates New Year but not everyone does it on the same day. The countries of North and South America and Europe welcome the New Year on January 1. This practice began with the Romans. Julius Caesar, a Roman ruler, changed the date of the New Year from the first day of March to the first day of January. In the Middle East, New Year is on the day when spring begins. People in China celebrate it on the Spring Festival, which is the first day of their lunar [?lju:n?] 月的, 月球的;按阴历的calendar[?k?lind?] 日历, 月历. The Spring Festival usually comes between January 21 and February 19. Rosh Hashana犹太新年, which is the Jewish New Year, comes at the end of summer.
In all of these cultures, there is a tradition of making noise. People made noise in ancient times to drive away the evil邪恶的, 坏的，恶毒的spirits神灵, 幽灵from home. Many people do it with fire-works. In Japan, people go from house to house making noise with drums 鼓, 鼓状物and bamboo竹, 竹竿sticks棍, 棒. Young people in Denmark丹麦throw broken pieces of jars罐子, 广口瓶or pots against the sides of friends' houses.
In the United States, many people stay up until midnight on New Year's Eve前日, 前夕to watch the clock pass from one year to the next. Friends often gather together at a party on New Year's Eve, and when the New Year comes, all ring环状物, 圆圈bells钟, 铃, 电铃, blow吹horns[h?:n]号, 号角, blow whistle哨子, 汽笛songs, and kiss each other.
In many European countries, families start the new year by first attending church services, which is followed by paying calls on friends and relatives. Italian boys and girls receive gifts of money on New Year's Day.
New Year's Day is more joyful快乐的, 高兴的than Christmas圣诞节in France and Scotland. In these countries Christmas is a religious holiday only, while the New Year is the time for gifts-giving, parties, and visits.
1. Who changed the date of the New Year from March 1 to January 17
A Roman ruler
2. When does the Jewish New Year begin?
D At the end of summer
3. Why did people make noise in ancient times when they celebrated the New Year?
D To drive a way evil spirits from their home
4. According to the speaker, how do the children in Denmark celebrate the New Year?
A They throw broken piece of jars or pots against the sides of friends’ houses
5. In which country do children receive gifts of money on New Year's Day?
B Italy
important festival of the year in France.
LESSON 4
Education
PART A
1. W: I am amazed使大为吃惊, 使惊奇you are still driving that old car of yours. I thought you would have gotten rid of it years ago. M: It runs well. And I've actually grown quite (attached to) (使)贴〔系, 粘〕在…上it.
Q: What does the man mean?
D He is satisfied with it
2. W: Tom has tried so hard to win a race since he first joined the track team. But it's two years later, and he still hasn't.
M: I know. And it takes so much time from his class work. Maybe he should just forget about sports for now.
Q: What does the man mean?
C Tom should consider quitting the track team
3. M: Don't you just love the hot mid-day sun?
W: I sure do, Unfortunately, it d oesn't like my skin.
Q: What does the woman mean?
D Her skin is sensitive to the sun
4. W: I'm not going swimming in the lake unless it warms up outside today.
M: Me, neither. Unfortunately, I think it is supposed to stay this cold all day.
Q: What can be inferred about the speakers?
B They won’t go swimming in the lake that day
5. M: That sweater毛衣，线衣is so unusual, and yet it looks familiar. Did I just see you wearing that yesterday?
W: Well, not me. But it belongs to my roommate, Jane, and she is in your physics class.
Q: What does the woman imply?
B The man saw Jane wearing the sweater
6. M: You know my car hasn't been the same since I had bumped撞倒; 冲撞into that telephone toll.
W: You'd better have that looked into before you drive to Florida. Q: What does the woman mean?
D The man should get his car checked
7. M: I notice that you don't buy your lunch in the cafeteria
[?k?fi?ti?ri?]自助餐厅或食堂any more.
W: When prices went up I decided to bring my own.
Q: Why doesn't the woman buy food in the cafeteria?
C She thinks the cafeteria is too expensive
8. M: If I don't find my wallet钱夹, 皮夹pretty漂亮的, 可爱的, 精致的soon, I'm going to have to report it stolen.
W: Hold on. Before you call campus (大学)校园security保卫部门；保安部门office, h ave you checked your car or your jacket pocket, everywhere?
Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?
A Keep looking for his wallet
9. W: I've been calling David for the past half hour, but I keep getting a busy signal信号, 暗号.
W: Well, if you don't get him soon we'll just have to go to the movies without him.
Q: Why are the women trying to call David?
C To invite him to go to a film
10. M: Are you ready to go jogging慢走; 慢跑?
W: Almost. I have to warm up(使)作准备活动first.
Q: What does the woman mean?
A She wants to exercise before she runs
11. M: You did an excellent job on that presentation报告.
W: Thanks. I put a lot of time into it.
Q: What does the woman mean?
D She worked hard on her presentation
12. M: Got the time?
W: It's a little after ten.
Q: What does the woman mean?
A It’s just past ten o’clock
13. W: Excuse me, could you bring me a glass of water, please?
M: Sorry, but I am not a waiter.
Q: What does the man mean?
B He won’t do as the women asks
14. W: My cousin堂[表]兄弟[姊妹] Bob is getting married in California and I can't decide whether to go.
M: It's a long trip but I think y ou will have a good time.
Q: What does the man imply?
B The woman should go to California to attend the wedding
15. W: Thanks a lot, this scarf [skɑ:f]围巾; 披肩; 领巾will be perfect with my blue jacket.
M: (I’ve) Made a good choice, did I?
Q: What does the man mean?
C He thinks he selected a nice scarf
PART B Passage I:
More than one million students from all over the world have once studied in the United States since 1945. In a recent single year, there were more than 150 thousand foreign students who came to the United States' institutions of higher learning. They were welcomed and most were successful in their academic studies. Foreign students who study in the United States benefit a lot from the educational system of the United States.
Three developments in the United States higher education that the students are benefiting from today started more than a century ago following the Civil War. The first of these was the rapid growth of the technological and professional education to meet the urgent demands of a complex industrial and urban society. New schools of technology, engineering, architecture, law and medicine flourished. The second was the provision for graduate study, such as what had long existed in France and Germany. Harvard and John Hopkins Universities quickly took the lead in this field,
but the state universities did not lag far behind. The third was the increased provision for the education of women. This included the establishment of new women's colleges, such as Vassar, Wellesley and Smith, and the adoption of
co-education in all the new state universities outside the South as well as in many private institutions: These
developments, the growth of the technological and professional education, the provision for graduate study, and the increased educational opportunities for women began over a century ago, well over thirteen decades since the end of the Civil War.
Exercises with Key
1. What does the speaker mainly talk about?
B Post-Civil War developments in higher education in the USA
2. How many major educational changes does the speaker discuss?
B Three
3. How many foreign students have studied in the United States since 19457
C Over one million
4. Which university took the lead in providing graduate study for the students?
D Harvard and John Hopkins University
5. What can you infer about the education for women in the United States before the Civil War?
D It was not highly developed.
in France and Germany than in the United States.
Passage III:
Canada's per capita spending on education is among the world's highest. All provinces have compulsory education laws requiring that students attend school until the age of fifteen or sixteen. Elementary education includes kindergarten through the eighth grade. Canada's bilingual and bicultural heritage has had and continues to have a profound effect on the educational system. Since I985, the province of Ontario has maintained publicly funded Roman Catholic and
French-language schools from kinder-garden through the twelfth grade in addition to the English-language schools. Saskatchewan and Alberta also support separate
Roman Catholic schools. Quebec province maintains a dual school system -- Protestant and Catholic, each with its own school board.
Higher education in Canada is offered in a variety of forms. Entrance requirements vary from one province to another. The traditional universities offer three-year
general degree programs and four-year honors degree programs emphasizing a specialization. Seven of the universities are French-speaking while the others are English. All the traditional universities are concerned about the relationship between their curricula and the economy and society. Graduates in recent years have faced considerable difficulty in finding employment.
The Canadian provinces maintain junior colleges, community colleges, and technical institutes. They provide a variety of courses, often short term, that cater to individual interests. These include subjects of current events and calligraphy. Adult education has become increasingly popular in Canada in recent years. Almost all institutions offer some adult education courses.
1.According to the passage, what do the compulsory education laws require in
Canada?
B Students have to attend school until the age of fifteen or sixteen.
2. Which province in Canada maintains a dual school system?
C Quebec
3. What institutions offer four-year honors degree?
A Traditional universities
4. What are all the traditional universities concerned about?
B The relationship between their curricula , the economy and society
5. What can you infer from the passage?
D Education in Canada is unique because of its bilingual and bicultural heritage LESSON 5
Life on Campus PART A
1.M: I think I'll add that information to my paper.
W: You really should cheek it out in your reference book.
Q: What does the woman imply? C .the information may be inaccurate
2. W: Do you know when Thomas was born? M: Don't ask me. I'm not good with dates. Q: What does the man mean?
A. he has trouble remembering when things happen
3. M: The forecast预测is for a severe winter. Are you prepared?
W: Hardly. I'm waiting for the next sale to get a down jacket. Q: What does the woman imply?
D. she needs a warm jacket
4. M: How long has it been since you saw Becky?
W: I bumped into (邂逅)her at the market just last week.
Q: What does the woman mean?
B. she saw Becky recently
5. M: Pam says she likes art museums.
W: But she doesn't often visit them, does she? Q: What does the woman imply about Pam? B. she isn't really interested in art museums
6. M: Why did you come to the meeting late? I left a message with your roommate about the time change.
W: She has a very short memory and it really gets on my nerves sometimes.
Q: What does the woman imply?
C. her roommate forgot to give her the message
7. M: You know, every time I talk to Mary I get the feeling she's been critical of me.
W: Don't you think you are overreacting a bit? Q: What does the woman mean?
C .the man is too sensitive
8. W: Would you like to come to Janet's surprise party tomorrow night?
M: I'm going to a concert tomorrow, I wish I could be in two places at once. (subjunctive mood)
Q: What does the man mean?
D. he regrets that he can't go to the party
9. W: There is a great antique (古董)show at the grand auditorium. Let's go see it this evening. M: I have worked really hard all day long. Won't it be there for a while?
Q: What does the man imply?
B he feel a little tired
10. M; Bill has only been on the job a week and already he's acting like he is the boss. W: He's not going to last long with that attitude.
Q: What does the woman imply?
D. bills behavior could cause him to lose his job
11. M: Did you pick up your letter at the post office?
W: No. I got my roommate to do it.
Q: What happened to the letter?
A. the woman's roommate went to get it
12. W: Debra says she is going to stay up all night (熬
夜)studying for her exam tomorrow morning.
M: Wouldn't she be better off getting a good night sleep, so she'll feel fresh in the morning?
Q: What does the man imply?
C. being well rested will help Debra in the exam
13. M: Your little nephew is growing by leaps and bounds(茁壮).
W: Yes. He must be at least three feet tall already.
Q: What do the speakers say about the woman's nephew?
A. he's grow very quickly
14. W: That's a nice computer you have.
M: Now all I have to do is figure out how to use it,
Q: What does the man imply?
D. he doesn't know how to operate the computer
15. W: You know the noise in my dorm has really gotten out of control. My roommate and I can rarely (=hardly) get to sleep before midnight. M: Why don't you take the problem up with the dorm supervisor?
Q: What does the man suggest the woman do? A. discuss the situation with the person in charge of the dormitory
PART B Passage 1: Homing Options in the United States Finding the right place to live in can help ensure a most rewarding experience in the United States for
international students. Depending on your situation, whether you are here alone or with a family, the duration of your stay, the amount of privacy you would like, anything from living on campus in a residence hall to private accommodation in a motel could suit your needs. As an ESL student, your housing may or may not be included in the study program. The basic choice to make is whether to live on or off campus. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. The advantages of living on campus are as follows: you will have a furnished room, easy access to campus facilities such as libraries, computer labs, sports facilities and cafeterias, access to social activities and peers, and maximum interaction with other students. Eating on campus is usually cheaper, and you don't have to worry about transportation to and from classes. There are also some disadvantages. You may be sharing a bedroom with other students, so you will not have much privacy. You must be flexible in living with others. The advantages for living off campus are as follows: you will have privacy, more real-world experiences, your own bathroom and kitchen facilities, and furnished rooms. It is possible to have visitors at any time and suitable for students with their families. However, there are some disadvantages. The rooms are not always furnished. Unless you are living with a host family, there is a lack of spontaneous social activities with people. And transportation is inconvenient. You may waste some time in transit to and from classes. Exercises with Key
1. Whom does the speaker address?
C. international students 国际学生
2. What does the speaker mainly talk about? d. the advantages and disadvantages of living on and off campus
3. Which place would a student most likely choose if be wants to have easy access to campus facilities?
A .a residence hall 学生宿舍
4. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of living on campus?
B. having much privacy
5. What is the disadvantage of living off campus?
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Unit 1-Conversation 1**（1）Janet: So this is the Cherwell Boathouse — it's lovely! And look at those people punting! It looks quite easy. Mark: I'm not so sure about that! Janet, there's something Kate and I wanted to discuss with you. Some people in college are organizing charity events this term. We've decided to get involved. Janet: Raising money for charity Right. In China, people raise money for charity but students don't usually do that. Mark: Students often do that here. Anyway, we're thinking of doing sponsored punting. Janet: Sponsored punting! What's that Kate: Sponsoring is when people pay you to do something — like run a long distance. So people would be sponsoring students to punt. Janet: What a great idea! I'd love to join you! Mark: That's why we're telling you about it. So that's decided then. Let's make a list of things we need to do. Kate: I'll do that. One of the first things we should do is choose the charity. Mark: Yes. And choose a day for the event. And we need to design the sponsorship form. I've got one here. Kate: That looks fine, but we must change the wording. Who wants to do that Mark: I'll do that. What have we got so far Kate: Choose a charity. Also a day for the event. Change the wording on the sponsorship form... Um ...
新视野大学英语视听说教程1听力原文 Unit 1 How's your college life? Lead-in Grammatically, English is not too hard to learn, but learning to speak it fluently is a different story! I think vocabulary is probably the most difficult. There are so many words and phrases for us to learn. I find it takes time and energy to learn it well even though I know "No pains, no gains." Listening Skills 听力原文1: Doris: Good morning. Can I help you? David: Yes. I need to change one of my courses. Doris: I'll see what we can do. What's your name, please? David: My name's David Brown. Doris: Y our first name again? David: David. D-A-V-I-D. 参考答案1: David 听力原文2: Nancy: Excuse me. I want to make sure if I am registered for the new semester of English with Dr. Lang? Doris: Just a minute and I'll check for you. What's your name, please? Nancy: Nancy Leigh. Doris: Is "Lee" your last name? Nancy: No, it's Leigh. L-E-I-G-H. But "Lee" would be easier to spell, wouldn't it? 参考答案2: Leigh 听力原文3: Doris: I'm sorry. But if you need a loan, you'll have to go to the Financial Aid Office before you can register. Nancy: Then who should I see there? Doris: Well, Mrs. Vicky Klein can help you. As a matter of fact, anybody there is very nice. Nancy: Oh, thank you. What is her name again? Doris: Vicky Klein. V-I-C-K-Y, K-L-E-I-N.
托业考试听力DBCDBCCCD 段落1 A: how was your English exam, Pedro? did you study for it? Pedro, 英语考试考的怎么样？考试前复习了么？ B: it was ok, I guess. I studied only the vocabulary. I thought that was what would be tested most. did you study, Alex? how do you think you did? 我想还可以吧，我只复习了词汇部分，因为我觉得这一部分出题的频率最高，你复习了么Alex？你考的怎么样呢 A: I think I did pretty well, I started studying for it last week. I studied the vocabulary, grammar, and practiced writing. 我觉得我考的相当不错，我从上周就开始为考试做准备，复习了词汇，语法，还练习了写作文。 B: really? that's great, then you'll probably get a really good score. 真的么，你真棒，这样看来你可以得到一个非常不错的分数 试卷问题 what exam are Pedro and Alex talking about? A grammar B Spanish C writing D English how did Pedro prepare for the test? A he wrote essays B he studied vocabulary C he studied the text book D he studied a lot of earlier tests how long did Alex study for the test? A one day B two days C one week D two weeks 段落2 A: Marry, you will never guess what Ms. Jennings game me at the office party, two tickets to la boheme！ Mary 你绝对想不到Jennings 女士在员工聚会上给了我什么，两张歌剧《波希米亚人》的门票！ B:i don't believe it! I have been wanting to see it since it first opened. when are the tickets for? 真是难以置信！开始公演的时候我就想去了，是哪一天的票？
UNIT 5 VI. Further Listening and Speaking Task1: Hot Business Ideas Business ideas are all around you. Many business ideas come from a careful analysis of market and consumer needs. If you are interested in starting a business, but don’t know what product or service you might sell, here are some ways that may help you find one. First of all, you should study how to value to an existing product. The difference raw wood and finished wooden products is a good example of putting a product through an additional process that increases its value. But additional processes are not the only way value can be added. You might also add services, or combine one product with other products. For instance, a local farm which sells produce can also offer a vegetable delivery service—for a free. What business ideas can you develop along these lines? Focus on what products you might buy, and what you might do to them or with them to create a profitable business. Some people have another way of making profit. They improve an existing products or service. We all know that the person who can build a better mousetrap will make a lot of money. That person could be you! A local entrepreneur has created an improved version of the hula hoop. It’s bigger and heavier, so hula-hoopers can control it more easily and do more tricks. How did she come up with this business idea? She thought hula hooping would be a fun thing to do with her daughter, but found the commercially available product too flimsy. There are very few products or services that can’t be improved. Start generating business ideas by looking at the products and services you use and brainstorming ideas as to how they could be better. 1. What is the first way the speaker mentions that helps you produce a business idea? 2. Which of the following methods does the speaker NOT mention? 3. Why does the speaker mention the mousetrap? 4. Which of the following is true according to the passage? 5. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? Keys: 1.C 2.B 3.B 4.A 5.D Task 2: What do you know about business? Historically, the term business referred to activities or interests. By extension, the word became, as recently as the 18th century, synonymous with “an individual commercial enterprise”. When referring to activities, the terms business and industry sometimes appear interchangeable. Thus a fisherman might say either that he is in the “fishing business”, which is a bit colloquial or that he works in the “fishing industry”, which sounds somewhat formal. The word “trade” m ay serve as an equivalent of both “business” and “industry”. People establish business in order to perform economic activities. With some exceptions, such as non-profit organizations and institutions of the government, businesses exist to product profit. In other words, the owners and operators of a business have receiving or generating a financial return for their time, effort and capital as one of their main objectives. One can classify businesses in many different ways. In recent years, service businesses have become increasingly popular. They offer intangible products and typically have different, usually smaller, capital requirements than manufacturers. Distributors need smaller funds than manufacturers. Most laws specify the forms that a business can take, and a body of commercial law has been developed for each type. Some common types include partnerships, corporations, also called limited liability companies, and sole ownerships. Task3: An office boy or a billionaire? A jobless man applied for the po sition of “office boy” at Microsoft. The human resource manger interviewed him, and gave him a test: clean the floor. “You are engaged,” he said, “give me your email address, and I’ll send you the application form to fill and tell you when you will start.”The man replied, “I don’t have a computer or an email.”
Unit 6-Conversation 1 Janet: What are you reading, Kate Kate:Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll. Do you know it Janet: I've heard of it, yes, but I've never read it. It's a 19th century children's story, isn't it K a te: That's right. It's very famous. It's set in Oxford. It starts with this young girl sitting on a river bank. The interesting thing is, the author, Lewis Carroll, he was an Oxford professor and he used to have tea with the girl's family on this river bank. Ja net: Oh, that's fascinating! I'll put it into my diary. Kate: Is that what you're writing I know you've been keeping a diary all the year. Janet: It's been a great year. I've had such a good time — so lucky to have Mark and Kate as friends. Feel I've been doing well with work. Much happier about asking questions in tutorials. Janet: My screen's gone dark. Mark: You're using the battery, remember. It's run out, obviously. Janet: It can't be the battery. It's still charged. Oh no it's still black. Oh dear, I hope it's nothing serious. I haven't backed anything up recently. Kate: That's not like you, Janet. Janet:I know, but I lost my memory stick. I really should have backed things up. How stupid of me not to do that! Supposing I've lost everything! Mark: Let me take a look. The power is still on. And also the operating system still seems to be working ... I think it has to be the graphics card ... But maybe that's not the problem ... Janet: If only I'd backed things up! Kate: Relax, Janet! We'll take it to the computer shop this afternoon. I'm sure it'll be OK. Janet: I hope so. Unit 6-Conversation 2 Janet: Tell me about Alice in Wonderland. Kate: I tell you what, I'll read it to you. Kate: Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank and having nothing to do: Once or twice, she had peeped into the book her sister was reading, but it had no pictures or conversations in it, "and what is the use of a book," thought Alice, "without pictures or conversation" So she was considering in her own mind (as well as she could, for the hot day made her feel very sleepy and stupid) ... Janet: Kate, Mark, where are you going You've got my laptop! Kate: It's all right, Janet, we're taking it to the computer shop. We'll be back soon. Mark: It's not like Janet to forget to back up her work. Kate: She should have been more careful. Janet: It was stupid of me, I know! Stupid, stupid! Janet: Oh! It was a dream! What a relief! Kate: You were talking in your sleep. Janet: What was I saying Kate: "Stupid, stupid." M ark: I've sorted out your computer. Janet: Have you Oh, thank goodness! What was the problem Mark:It was the graphics card, as I predicted ... Janet: Is that what it was! I'm so relieved! Thanks, Mark. Kate: He's great, isn't he Janet: Yes. So are you, Kate. Kate: You're such a good friend. Unit 6-Outside view Computers are a very important part of our lives. They tell us about delays to transport. They drive trains, analyze evidence and control buildings. Did you know that 60 per cent of homes in Britain have got a PC (a personal computer) For many young people, playing computer games is their favorite way of spending spare time. Computers are a very important part of most areas of life in Britain-libraries, the police and in school. But they are becoming more important in our homes as well. They’ll even control the way we live-in “smart homes” or computer-controlled houses. The smart home is now a real possibility. It will become very common. A central computer will adjust the temperature, act as a burglar alarm and switch on lights, ready for you to come back home. And of course you will be able to give new instructions to the computer from your mobile phone. So if your plans change, your home will react to match. Many homes have got lots of televisions and several computers. The smart home will provide TV and Internet sockets in every room, so you’ll be able to do what you want whenever you want. If the temperature outside changes, the smart home will adjust the temperature levels inside. The computer will also close the blinds when it gets dark or to stop so much sun from entering a room. And if you want to eat when you get home, the computer will turn the oven on for you! Are computers taking over our lives In a survey, 44 per cent of young people between 11 and 16 said their PC was a trusted friend. Twenty per cent said they were happier at their computer than spending time with family or friends. Another survey found that people in Britain spend so much time on the phone, texting and reading emails that they no longer have time for conversation. What do you think about that Unit 6-Listening in
Unit 1, Lesson A Track1-1-1 A. listen to three people from the pen pals website. Match the name of the speaker with his or her interest: Fiona: Hi, I'm Fiona. I'm from Sydney, Australia. I'm 19, and a student at the University of Canberra. I'm majoring in computer science. When I'm not studying, I like going to the movies. Miguel: Hi, I'm Miguel. I'm from Mexico City. I'm 28 and I'm a math teacher. In my free time, I like playing soccer with my fiends. Hiromi: Hi, I'm Hiromi, and I'm from Tokyo. I'm 24, and I'm a graphic artist. When I have some free time, I usually work on a comic book I'm creating. The main character's name is Damen. Track1-1-2 B. listen again. Answer the questions about the people. Check the correct box. Track1-1-3 B. Mariana and Danny live in the same apartment building. Are they meeting for the first time? Listen to their conversation. Mariana: Hi. My name is Mariana. I'm in apartment 201. Danny: Hi, Mariana. I'm Danny. I'm in 302. It's nice to meet you. Mariana: Nice to meet you, too. Danny: So, are you a student, Mariana? Mariana: yeah, I study music at NYU. Danny: That's interesting. Mariana: What do you do, Danny? Danny: I'm a student at Hunter College. I also work in an art gallery. Track1-1-4 your information.C. Listen again. Practice the conversation. Then practice with Track 1-1-5 C. Listen to Dan describing himself and Dayanne describing her friend. Pay attention to the expressions used for describing people. Then describe yourself to your partner. 1. My name is Dan and I'm from the United States. I'm 28 years old and work at a hospital. I speak English, and Spanish and Portuguese. I'm pretty tall. I'm about six feet. I have a muscular build and short blonde hair. I have hazel-colored eyes. 2. I have a friend who looks like Antonio Banderas. He's tall, dark hair, brown eyes, but he's thin and Antonio Banderas is a little more muscular. Track 1-1-OL-1 A.Emily is at the airport. Listen and check the correct box. Josh: Hello?
2016普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（新课标I）英语试卷类型A 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 做题时，现将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时 间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题分，满分分） 听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的A、B、C三 个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后， 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读 一遍。 例：How much is the shirt A. ￡19. 15 B. ￡9. 18 C. ￡9. 15 答案是 C。 1. What are the speakers talking about A. Having a birthday party. B. Doing some exercise. C. Getting Lydia a gift. 2. What is the woman going to do A. Help the man. B. Take a bus. C. Get a camera. 3. What does the woman suggest the man do A. Tell Kate to stop. B. Call Kate, s friends. C. Stay away from
Kate. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place A. In a wine shop. B. In a supermarket. C. In a restaurant. 5. What does the woman mean A. Keep the window closed. B. Go out for fresh air. C. Turn on the fan. 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the man going to do this summer A. Teach a course. B. Repair his house. C. Work at a hotel. 7. How will the man use the money A. To hire a gardener. B. To buy books. C. To pay for a boat trip. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers A. Schoolmates. B. Colleagues. C. Roommates. 9. What does Frank plan to do right after graduation A. Work as a programmer. B. Travel around the world. C. Start his own business. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给 的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每
听力原文及参考答案（Units 1-7） LESSON 1 Music 1. M: By the way, Jane, did you talk to the consultant顾问about our new health program? W: I contacted联系his office but his secretary said he would （be out for）试图得到lunch until two. Q: What does the woman mean? B. she couldn’t talk to the consultant before two 2. W: We need to let everyone know about the charity [?t??riti] n. 慈爱concert, but we don't have much money for advertising. M: How about using the school radio station? They broadcast free public service 服务announcements.通告 Q: What does the man suggest they do? c. Ask the school radio station for help 3. W: I don't understand why this self-study自学book doesn't have answers to the questions. M: But it does. You can find them at the back of the book. Q: What does the man say about the self-study book? d. the book does include the answer 4. M: The new sales manager says he has never met you before. W: We've been introduced about three times. He seems a little forgetful. Q: What do we learn about the new sales manager? B. He probably has a poor memory 5. M: Have you had the brakes[breik] n制动器; 闸; 刹车. and tires checked? And do you have enough money? W: I have taken care of everything. And I'm sure it's going to be a wonderful极好的, 精彩的, 绝妙的trip. Q: What's the woman going to do? D. spend some time travelling
Directions: In this section, you will hear several conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. A: How are you getting along, Julie B: After the vacation Much refreshed. A．It is interesting. B．It is tiring. C．It is exciting. D．It is refreshing. A: Why are you so cheerful while I'm so stressed all day B: Well, you should work off your stress. A．work not so hard B．work on easier problems C．eat healthy D．get rid of her stress I see you laughing all the time. B: Oh Eric. I'm ... reading a comic book. A: Comic book I didn't know you are interested in it. B: Well, it's a recent interest. When I was low in spirit three months ago, a friend gave me a comic book to read. And I became instantly addicted to such books. You know ... the pictures are so funny ... now I feel much better. A: I didn't know that. No wonder you are always in good spirits these days. B: Yes, and maybe you should read them, too, Eric. A: I ... I don't know. I'm just too busy with my thesis. It's for my master's degree and time is running out ... Ah, pretty much stress on me. B: Now you see Eric That's why you need to give yourself a break to read something amusing. It helps, I promise. A: Really Can reading comic books reduce your stress B: Of course. I'm a living example. Actually I'm having stress too ... you know, the tests, the job, things like that. But when reading the fun stuff, I just forgot all my worries. Later I find myself more powerful to deal with the issues in my life. A: That sounds magical. I'd like to try. Er ... what are you reading now B: Garfields, the cat. It's good. There's another one and you can borrow it. A: Oh, thank you, Penny. You're very helpful. Questions 3 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard. months ago, a friend gave Penny _____ when she was in low spirits. （岭师分享群4发布） A．a flower B．a comic book C．a comic DVD