《高级听说》第二作业答案及听力原文.doc

高级听说第二次作业Exercise 6 （听力材料 1）英语听力原文Clothing StylesAshley: Hey, Jake. Are you ready for your trip?Jake: Well, not really. I still have to buy some clothes.Ashley: Well, whats the weather like where youre going?Jake: Well, uh, its really hot in the summer, so Im going to buy some shorts, sandals, and a few t-shirts.Ashley: What about the rest of the year?Jake: People say that the fall can still be warm until November, so Im going to buy some jeans and a few casual shirts.Ashley: Will you need any warm clothes for the winter?Jake: Well, the weather doesnt get too cold, but it often snows in the mountains, so Im going to buy a couple of warm sweaters, a jacket, and a hat. I dont have room in my suitcase to pack a coat, so Im going to wait until I get there and buy it when I really need it.Ashley: Are you going to take anything else?Jake: They say it rains cats and dogs in the spring, but again, Ill probably just wait and pick up a raincoat or an umbrella later on. But, Im going to take a good pair of shoes because I plan on walking to and from school everyday.Ashley: Do you need any clothing for formal occasions?Jake: Well, you never know when you might need something on the spur of the moment for a wedding or maybe someones graduation, or a nice date, so Ill probably take some nice slacks, a dress shirt, and a couple (of) crazy ties or two.Ashley: Um, that makes sense.Jake: And Ill just rent a suit or tuxedo if I need anything more formal. Hey, maybe Ill get married.Ashley: You? Married? Hah!Jake: Wait. What are you trying to say?Ashley: I just cant imagine you decked out in a tuxedo for any formal occasion. What?! I mean, for high school graduation, you wore an old pair of jeans and tennis shoes.Jake: Hey, there was a reason for that, so let me explain. Yeah, ha, ha. No, really. You see, it goes like this . . .Exercise 6 （听力材料 1）Clothing Styles1. What does the man plan to wear during the summer months?A. a cool hatB. casual shoesC. light pants2. What is one thing the man is NOT going to pack for the winter season?A. a coatB. some sweatersC. a jacket3. What is the weather like in the spring?A. Its windy.B. Its rainy.C. Its cool.4. What is an example of an occasion where the man might need formal clothes?A. a partyB. a business meetingC. a wedding5. What did the man wear to his high school graduation?A. jeans and tennis shoesB. a casual shirt and tieC. a suit and dress shoesBADCAExercise 7 （听力材料 2）.英语听力原文Business CommunicationsSecretary: Hello, Ultimate Computers. May I help you?Caller: Yes, this is Jack Kordell from Hunters Office Supplies. May I speak to Elaine Strong, please?Secretary: Im sorry, but shes not in right now.Caller: Okay, do you know when shell be back?Secretary: Uh, yes, she should be here later on this afternoon maybe about 4:30. May I take a message?Caller: Yes. Ms. Strong sent me a brochure detailing your newest line of laptop computers with a description of other software products, but there wasnt any information about after-sales service.Secretary: Oh, Im sorry. Would you like me to fax that to you?Caller: Yes, but our fax is being repaired at the moment, and it wont be working until around 2:30. Hum . . . could you try sending that information around 3:30? That should give me time to look over the material before I call Ms. Strong, say, around 5:00.Secretary: Sure. Could I have your name, telephone number, and fax number, please?Caller: Yes. Jack Kordell and the phone number is 560-1287. And the fax number is 560-1288.Secretary: Okay. Jack Kordell. Is your name spelled C-o-r-d-e-l?Caller: No. Its Kordell with a K and two ls. K-o-r-d-e-l-l.Secretary: All right, Mr. Kordell. And your phone number is 560-1287, and the fax number is 560-1288. Is that correct?Caller: Yes it is.Secretary: All right. Ill be sure to send you the fax this afternoon.Caller: Okay, bye.Exercise 7 （听力材料 2）.Business Communications1. Why cant Elaine Strong answer the phone?A. Shes in a meeting.B. Shes out of the office.C. Shes talking with another customer.2. What does the caller want the secretary to send?A. information on after-sales serviceB. a picture of the newest computersC. a list of software products3. What time should the secretary send the material?A. 2:30 PMB. 3:30 PMC. 5:00 PM4. What is the callers name?A. CordellB. KordelC. Kordell5. What is the callers telephone number?A. 560-1287.B. 560-1828C. 560-2187BABCAExercise 8 （听力材料 3）.英语听力原文College LifeMaria: Oh, hi Dave. Long time, no see!Dave: Hi Maria. I was in the neighborhood, so I thought Id drop by.Maria: Come on in. Thanks. Take a seat. Would you like anything to drink? I have Sprite or orange juice.Dave: Sprite would be fine. Uh, so, how have you been?Maria: Oh, not bad. And you?Dave: Oh, Im doing okay, but school has been really hectic these days, and I havent had time to relax.Maria: By the way, whats your major anyway?Dave: Hotel management.Maria: Well, what do you want to do once you graduate?Dave: Uh. I havent decided for sure, but I think Id like to work for a hotel or travel agency in this area. How about you?Maria: Well, when I first started college, I wanted to major in French, but I realized I might have a hard time finding a job using the language, so I changed majors to computer science. Oh. With the right skills, landing a job in the computer industry shouldnt be as difficult.Dave: So, do you have a part-time job to support yourself through school?Maria: Well, fortunately for me, I received a four-year academic scholarship Wow that pays for all of my tuition and books.Dave: Wow. Thats great.Maria: Yeah. How about you? Are you working your way through school?Dave: Yeah. I work three times a week at a restaurant near campus.Maria: Oh. What do you do there?Dave: Im a cook.Maria: How do you like your job?Dave: Its okay. The other workers are friendly, and the pay isnt bad.Exercise 8 （听力材料 3）.College Life1. What does the man want to do after he graduates?A. He wants to become a teacher.B. He hopes to go on to graduate school.C. Hed like to work at a hotel.2. What is the woman majoring in?A. historyB. FrenchC. computer science3. How does the woman pay for college?A. She has a part-time job.B. She received a scholarship.C. Her parents are paying for it.4. Where does the man work part-time?A. at a bakeryB. in a libraryC. at a restaurant5. What thing did the man NOT say about his job?A. His co-workers are friendly.B. He works long hours.C. The pay is okay.CCBCBExercise 9 (听力材料 4)英语听力原文Daily ScheduleWoman: So, whats your usual day like? You always seem so busy.Man: Well, I usually get up around 5:00 a.m. and work on the computer until 6:00 a.m.Woman: Why do you get up so early?Man: Well, I have to leave home at twenty to seven (6:40 a.m.) so I can catch a bus at 7:00 oclock . It takes me about twenty minutes to walk to the bus stop from my house.Woman: And what time do you get to work?Man: Uh, my bus takes about an hour to get there, but it stops right in front of my office.Woman: Thats nice. And what time do you get off work?Man: Uh, around 5:00 oclock. Then, we eat dinner around 6:30, and my wife and I read and play with the kids until 8:00 or so.Woman: So, when do you work on your website? You said one time that you create it at home?Man: Well, my wife and I often watch TV or talk until 10:00 oclock. She then often reads while I work on my site, and I sometimes stay up until the early hours of the morning, but I try to finish everything by one or two.Woman: And then you get up at 5:00 a.m.?Man: Well, yeah, but its important to live a balanced life. I enjoy what I do, but you have to set aside time for the family and yourself.Woman: I agree.Man: But I think my wife has the toughest job. She spends her whole day taking care of our family . . . taking the kids to school, working in the garden, buying groceries, taking the kids to piano lessons . . . Wow! Its a full-time job, but she enjoys what she does.Woman: Well, it sounds like youre a busy, but lucky man.Man: I think so too.英语单词词组1. catch (verb): to get on- I have to catch a bus in front of the bus station.2. get off work (verb): finish work- She seldom gets off work before 6:00 p.m.3. dinner (noun): sometimes supper- We seldom eat dinner after 8:00 p.m.4. stay up (verb): not go to bed- I almost never stay up past midnight.5. set aside (verb): reserve, allow, or give a certain amount to- You have to set aside enough time to study for your classes.6. toughest (adjective): most difficult, hardest- The toughest part about being a parent is setting aside time for both work, family, and self.7. take care of (verb): watch, look after- You should take care of yourself so you dont get sick.8. groceries (noun): food and other items at a supermarket- Mom is going to pick up some groceries from the store for dinner.Exercise 9 (听力材料 4)Daily Schedule1. What time does the man get up?A. at 5:00 a.m.B. at 6:00 a.m.C. at 7:00 a.m.2. What time does he get to work?A. at 7:00 a.m.B. at 8:00 a.m.C. at 9:00 a.m.3. What does he do with his family around 6:30 p.m.?A. They read books together.B. They play games.C. They eat dinner.4. What do the man and his wife do after the kids go to bed?A. They watch TV.B. They clean the house.C. They listen to music.5. What is one thing the man does NOT say about his wife?A. She has to take their children to school.B. She helps the kids with their homework.C. She goes shopping