英語聽力練習錄音文本和答案

1、聽力練習錄音文本和答案Unit1II. Basic Listening Practice1. ScriptM: I m beside myself with joy. Im so lucky. Guess what I ve won a lit of moneyin the lottery.W: Yeah Well, you do know that money is the root of all evil, rightQ: What does the woman mean2. ScriptW: Mary was furious. Her son wrecked up her car.M:

2、He shouldn t have driven a car without a drivers license. Hes still takingdriving lesson.Q: What do we know about Mary s son3. ScriptM: Susan, I hear you re going to marry that guy. Some people think youll regretit.W: Is that so Only time tell.Q: What does the woman imply4. ScriptM: Mary, I just wan

3、t to say how sorry I was to learn of your mothers passing. Iknow how close you two wereW: Thank you. It was so sudden. IM still in a state ofshock I don t know whatto do.Q: Which of following is true5. ScriptW: I get furious at work when my opinions arent considered just because Im awoman.M: You sho

4、uld air your view more emphatically and demand that your vice be heard.Q: What is the woman complaining aboutKeys: 3. DIII. Listening InTask 1: Soft answers turn away wrath.Mary: Dam! You re spilled red wine on me. My new dress is ruined.John: I m terrible sorry! What can I do to help Heres some wat

5、er to wash it off.Mary: Stop s plashing water on me! Oh, this is so embarrassing! Im a mess.John: Well, you do look a little upset. Please dont blow up. Dont lose your cool. Mary: Hmm,youve got the nerve talking like that! Whoshouldn t fly off the handle This dress cost a fortune.John: You look real

6、ly cute when youre mad. I kid you not. Some people do lookattractive when they are in a rage.Mary: This is very expensive dress. I saved for months to buy it, and nowit s ruined. Look at this stain!John: Accidents do happen. Giveme your dress, and I ll take it to the cleaners.Mary: Sure! You want me

7、 to take it off right here in public and give it to you Idont even know you!John: This might be a really goof time to get acquainted. Im John Owen.Mary: Mmm,at least youre polite. I guess I really shouldn t have flared up. After all, it was an accident. Im Mary Harvey.John: Come on. I ll take you ho

8、me. You can change your clothes, and Ill get thedress cleaned for you.Mary: Now you re talking. Thanks. Youre a real gentleman.John: Youd better believe it. Im glad to see that youve cooled down. Feel look a bite to eat afterward Im starving.Mary: Ok. You re pretty good. Im not nearly as mad. If you

9、 can get this stainout, I ll be very happy.John: I ll try my best. But if I cant get the stain out, please dont let yourhappiness turn to wrath.1. Which of the following would be the best title for the dialog2. Why does the woman get angry3. What does the man say to please the woman when she looks a

10、ngry4. Why does the woman say the man is a real gentleman5. What is the man s final proposalKeys: 1DTask 2: Big John is coming!ScriptA bar owner in the Old West has just hired a timid bartender. This (S1) owner ofthe establishment is giving his new hire some instructions on (S2) running the place. H

11、e tells the timid man,“If you ever hear that Big John is coming to town, (S3)drop everything and run for the hills! Hes the biggest, nastiest (S4) outlaw whos ever lived! A few weeks pass (S5) uneventfully. But one afternoon, a local cowhand comes running through town (S6) yelling,“Big John is comin

12、g! Run for your (S7) lives!When the bartender leaves the bar to start running, he is knocked to the ground by several townspeople rushing out of town. (S8) As hes picking h imself up, he sees a large man, almost seven feet tall. Hes muscular, and is growing as he approaches the bar.He steps up to th

13、e door, orders the poor barkeep inside, and demands,“I want abeer NOW!He strikes his heavy fist on the bar, splitting it in half. (S9) The bartender nervously hands the big man a beer, hands shaking. He takes the beer, bites the top of the bottle off, and downs the beer in one gulp.As the terrified

14、bartender hides behind the bar, the big man gets up to leave, “Do you want ano ther beer the bartender asks in a trembling voice.“Dang it, I dont have time! the big man yells, (S10) “I got to get out of town! Dont you hear Big John is comingTask3: A View of HappinessScriptDr. Smith has proposed a re

15、asonable, if perhaps somewhat oversimplifies, view ofhappiness. According to his theory, happiness might be described as a state if balance. And when humanor certain animals achieve that balance, they rend to remain in that condition in order to repeat the happy feeling.To illustrate this, we may st

16、udy two magnets. Whentheir positive and negative poles meet, they are comfortably joined, and they remain there. In other words, they have attained a balance or state of happiness. If on the other hand, one of the poles is reversed, and positive pole is presses against positive pole, there is resist

17、ance, instability, imbalance a state of unhappiness.Animals with some degree of intelligence seem to find happiness in reinforcement.Once they have gained one or more of their goals such as food, and water, they learn to repeat the actions that led to satisfaction of those goals. This repetition or

18、reinforcement produces a state of balance or sense of happiness.According to this theory, only animals with a significant capacity to learn should be able to experience happiness. But in truth learning can take place through surprisingly simple short-term action such as scratching an itch, followed

19、by pleasure, followed by more scratching, and so on. Thus learning can occur with almost no conscious thought.For human beings, blessed with the ability to reason, goals are not limited to the short-term satisfaction of needs. Indeed, there is a strong link between happiness and the fulfillment of l

20、ong-term goals. Even if humanstrive for goals that are more complex and longer- term than the animals goals, once those goals are gained, happiness is reinforced.1. Why does the speaker mention“ magnets2. According to the passage, what may animals do after they have got food3. Which of the following

21、 is true according to the speaker4. What does the speaker say is special about the goals of human beings5. Which of the following best captures the main idea of the passageKeys: 1D . BVI. Further Listening and Speaking Task1: Reason and Emotion ScriptEmotion is sometimes regarded as the opposite of

22、reason; s is suggested by phrase such as appeal to emotions rather than reason and “don t let your emotions take over . Emotional reactions sometimes produce consequences or thoughts which people may later regret or disagree with; but during an emotional state, they could not control their actions.

23、Thus, it is generally believed that one of the most distinctive facts about human beings is a contradiction between emotion and reason. However, recent empirical studies do not suggest there is a clear distinction between reason and emotion. Indeed, anger or fear can often be thought of as an instin

24、ctive response to observed fact. The human mind possesses many possible reactions to the external world. Those reactions can lie on a continuum, with some of them involving the extreme of pure intellectual logic, which is often called “ cold , and others involving the extremes of pure emotion not re

25、lated to logical agreement, which is called “ the heat of passion . The relati on logic and emotion merits careful study.Passion, emotion, or feeling can reinforce an argument, event one based primarilyon reason. This is especially true in religion or ideology, which frequently demands an all-or-not

26、hing rejection or acceptance. In such areas of thought, human beings have to adopt a comprehensive view partly backed by empirical argument and partly by feeling and passion. Moreover, several researchers have suggested that typically there is no “pure decision or thought; that is, no thought is bas

27、ed “purely on intellectual logic or “purely on emotion most decisions are founded on a mixture of both.1. What results does the speaker may some from emotional reactions2. What is the popular belief about reason and emotion3. What does th e speaker mean by “cold “4. According to the passage, what sh

28、ould people do in religious matters5. What is the speaker s conclusionKeys:Task 2: DepressionScriptPat: You look depressed. Are you feeling blue Ive come to cheer you up.Ted: But the res nothing that can cheer me up. Im down in the dumps. Life smiserablePat: You have to try to get your mind off thin

29、gs.Ted: But I can t. I just feel theres too much pressure on me sometimes!Pat: You can t let things get you down. Learn to relax andstop worrying all thetime. What s your problemTed: I failed my last exam, and another exam is coming, I get bored.Pat: If I were you, Id start working hard. If you work

30、 hard for a long time, youre bound to get better grades. You see,“no pain, no gain .Ted: It s easier said than done! If I read for fifteen minutes, I get bored.Pat: You have to learn some self-discipline.But how can I stay cheerful all the timeTed: Worse than that! If I read for half an hour, I get

31、a headache. Then I start to worry about passing the next exam.Pat: It s all in your mind. If you stay cheerful like me, everything will soon beOK.Ted: But how can I stay cheerful all the timePat: Try to look on the bright side of things.Ted: But what if there isnt a bright sidePat: You know the sayi

32、ng: Every cloud has a silver lining. It means there re always tow sides to everything both the dark and the bright sides. So, try to identify your strengths and bring then into full play.Ted: Oh, no! Your corny old sayings are making me even more depressed.Keys: TFFTFUint2II. Basic Listening Practic

33、e3. ScriptW: Did you hear Helen got modeling jib!She s going to be sashaying down the catwalk.M: Wow, that s great! All that walking practice really paid off. And foe once she won t be c omplaining about being so tall.Q: Why did Hele n get modeli ng job4. ScriptM: Julia, come and see the Miss Americ

34、a con test on TV. All those beautiful girls are walking around in bathing suits, so the judges can decide who has the best figure. W: Bah! That s the worst kind of exploitation. They are treating women like toys for people to enjoy. I would n ever take part in this kind of con test.Q: What do the ma

35、n and the woma n think about the beautify con test3. ScriptW: What shall I do I m fat. I want to be slim and beauty, but I m fat. I ve tried all the new ideas, high carb and low carb, but no thi ng works.M: Those diets are just fads, popular for a while and the n forgotte n. Just follow the usual di

36、et with fruits, vegetables, fish, water, and get plenty of exercise. Before long you ll see results.Q: What has the woma n tried4. ScriptW1: I think Lily is really attractive.She s half Spanish and has this really sultrylook about her.W2: That explains why she tans so well. I ve always been jealous

37、of her ski n color in the summer.Q: Which of followi ng is true of Lily5. ScriptM: Trust me, it was tight there on the Intern et:“ Plastic Surgery In creas ing ata Faster Rate AmongMen . Apparently more and more men are trying to improve their appeara nee.W: I saw it too on the news.Face-lifts, nose

38、 jobs, and box to hide wrinkle are nowvery popular with men. Men say it s for bus in ess reasons, but we know it s van ity. Q: What does the woma n think the real reas on is that men have plastic surgeryKeys: 3. C 4D 5BIII. Liste ning InTask 1: A Friendly StylistStylist: Morning, sir. This chair, pl

39、ease. What can I do for youNick: A simple haircut: short on the back and sides.Stylist: Very good. I can, of course, do someth ing fashi on able for only $60.Nick: 60 dollars! That s highway robbery twice what I ordinarily pay.Stylist:Perhaps, sir. But your haircuts haven t been in harmony with your

40、 character.Your hair is at war with your soul.Nick: I ve never heard of such a thing.Stylist:If I may say, I m an expert at matching hairstyle to personalities.Believeme; you re suffering a “disjunctionNick: A disjunction What the devil is a disjunctionStylist: Your hair does not match you.Nick: Thi

41、s is utter nonsense. However, I d like to hear how you d solve thisso-called problem.Stylist: Your character is artistic, imaginative. But your hair is dull. I can correct that imbalance in seconds.Nick: Okay, let me see what can you do about theuh disjunction, as you call it.Stylist: We re going to

42、 use scissors to create peaks, which well keep in placewith a liberal helping of gel .This tuft in the back we ll braid into a pigtail.Now, it s the new you!Nick: I love it. It s just like me: imaginative and artistic. Nowwhat are you doing Whats wrong Don t you see harmony in my new hairstyleStylis

43、t: Somethings preventing your hairstyle from being a true fashionablestatement.Nick: For heaven s sake, tell me what s missing.Stylist: Streaks. By putting in a few yellow streaks in your hair, it will becomea work of art. Str eaking will cost you more, but Nick: Do it. Forget the cost. But, by the

44、way, what is the total getting to be Howmuch am I paying to avoid disjunctionStylist: That s$135. Sir Sir, are you all right Oh, he fainted.6. When the stylist mentions $60, what does the customer say7. What does the stylist think about the customer s hairstyle8. What will the stylist do with the cu

45、stomer s hair9. What will streaking do to the man s hair according to the stylist10. What is the passage mainly aboutKeys:For Reference:1. It means there is no match between you and your hair.2. That s$135. Sir Sir, are you all right Oh, he fainted.Task3: A View of HappinessScriptMen are turning to

46、plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures to brighten up their appearances at a faster rate than women, according to a survey released on Wednesday.Men s use of fat injections to soften deep wrinkles leaped 47 percent last yearfrom the previous year. Women s use of the injections fell 36 percent, acco

47、rdingto a survey by the American Academy of Facial and Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons.Men s use of botox injections to eliminate frown lines rose 88 percent, while women s botox use fell 8 percent.And for smoothing skin, the use of laser resurfacing among men rose 13percent,thesurvey showed. Meanwh

48、ile, women s use of laser resurfacing dropped 38 percent during the same time period.The number of men getting nose jobs rose 47 percent, while the number of womendoing so rose 5 percent.Typically, men and women visiting plastic surgeons for cosmetic reasons were age40 to 59.The study said 44 percen

49、t of menand 57 percent of womentell their doctor that looking younger is the reason they are choosing cosmetic surgery.By about 18 percent, men are more likely than womento say they want facial cosmetic surgery for work-related reasons.The study was conducted by written questionnaires fromJanuary 20

50、 to March 3 amongmore than 2,600 membersof the association, who focus on treatment of the face, head, and neck.By comparison, in the previous year, women s use of botox rose 60 percent while mens fell 14 percent; womens use of laser resurfacing rose 13 percent whilemens fell 19 percent; womens use o

51、f fat injections fell17 percent and mensfell 54 percent.6. What is true of men and womens use of fat injections7. While of the following is true of nose jobs8. How much greater is the percentage of women choosing cosmetic surgery to look younger than the percentage of men9. What is true of men and w

52、omen using botox in the previous year10. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage Keys: 1C . BVI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Beauty Contests and Plastic Surgeries ScriptJuliana Borges, who was named “Miss Brazil early on Tuesday, had plastic surgery four times and und

53、erwent 19 smaller operations. She was just one of many competitors who were determined to improve their appearance through surgery.“Plastic surgery make me more beautiful and gave me confidence in myself and the perfect measurement that won methis title, said the beauty queen in a green dress, who w

54、as representing Brazils southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul.Borges, 22, had liposuction and had her chin, nose, and ears worked on, as well as, had her breasts enlarged.With the develo pment of plastic surgery, more and more of Brazil s would -be beauty queen are finding it easier to achieve the

55、 ideal measurements. These days, young hopefuls from the Amazon jungle to big cities in Brazils south are planningsurgery.A third of the 27 finalists at the beauty contest went under the scalpel after rules were changed in the new rules permit plastic surgery, colored contact lenses, and hair dye at

56、 beauty contests.The organizers of the Miss Brazil contest said,“It s a war out there, and allof the beauty tools that can be used should be used. Other countries like Venezuela paved the way, and Brazil is going to have to use those tools as well if it wants to compete in Miss University beauty con

57、tests.But Brazil s love for plastic surgery is not limited to beauty contests. Most young women who undergo surgery want to find a better man or a higher-paying job.5. How many surgical operations did the former Miss Brazil have altogether6. What change has plastic surgery brought, according to the passage7. Which of the following is allowed after the rules changed in the1990s4. Which of the following countries is mentioned as a pioneer in using beauty tools 5. What is the goal of most young Brazilian women who