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大学英语（第二版）听说教程听力原文Test 1Part ADirections: You are going to hear eight short conversations between two speakers. Each will be read only once. After each conversation, a question will be asked about what you have heard. Listen once and choose the right answer to the question you hear. (8 points)1. M: You like music, dont you, Sally?W: Yes. Classical and light music. But now what you hear everywhere is only noisy music. I cant stand it.Q: What does the woman mean?2. W: I think Ill wear my red blouse to the party tonight.M: Why dont you wear the blue one? I think you look in better in it.Q: What does the man mean?3. W: How do you like the pie youve had?M: Never have I had such a delicious pie.Q: What does the man mean?4. W: Oh, Peter. Im hungry. I cant walk any further.M: How about getting something to eat in the restaurant just round the corner by the parking lot?Q: Where are the two speakers?5. W: Nice day, isnt it? Want to join us for a swim?M: Would you mind waiting for a minute while I get prepared?Q: What does the woman mean?6. W: Hi, Tony. Havent seen you for some time. How have you been?M: I have a car accident last week, but only some minor injuries.Q: What happened to Tony?7. W: Maggie, could you forward this mail to Professor Wang?M: Sorry, Phil. My computer has broken down. But Ill do it as soon as I have it fixed.Q: What does the woman mean?8. W: Ive been under the weather for quite a few days. I thought my cold was going away. But it seems to get worse now.M: Youve been complaining too much. Why didnt you make an appointment with the doctor earlier?Q: What does the man mean?Part BDirections: Youll hear two conversations. Each will be read once. Listen carefully and choose the right answers to the questions you hear. (7 points)Conversation 1Alan: Are you going to the football game today, Betty?Betty: No, Alan. But Ill be watching it on television with some friends.Alan: Werent you able to get any tickets?Betty: I didnt try. I really dont go to games so often.Alan: But dont you enjoy going? Dont you find it exciting to be part of the crowd?Betty: Oh, thats for sure. Nothing beats the atmosphere at a sporting event: the cheering, all that energy. But sometimes its just too inconvenient getting into and out of the stadium before and after the game. And if you watch the game with friends, or at a bar or restaurantAlan: youve basically created your own crowd.Betty: Thats right. Another reason why I like to watch games on television is that I simply find it easier to follow the action on TV.Alan: Yeah, sometimes it is a little difficult to keep track of the ball when youre sitting in the stands.Betty: Especially when your seats are high up in the grandstand and far from the field.Alan: Its like youre watching from an airplane, sometimes.Betty: Also, good sports commentators on television can add to your understanding and enjoyment of the game.Alan: After listening to you, Im starting to wonder how they are able to sell any tickets to these games!Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation youve just heard.9. What do you know about the two speakers?10. What are the two speakers talking about?11. Why does Betty prefer to watch games on TV?12. What can you learn from the conversation?Conversation 2W: OK, everyone. Please be quiet. Today were so pleased to have Tom Johnson here to talk to us. He is going to share some safety tips with us. OK, Tom, theyre all yours.Tom: Thanks. Good morning everyone! Im Tom Johnson, and Im a firefighter at Station 11. Well, we live in California. As we know there are a lot of earthquakes here. Many are small. But, if theres a strong earthquake, what should we do? Does anyone know?Girl: I know! I know! Get under a strong piece of furniturelike a desk or a table.Tom: Thats right. What else?Boy: Move away from the windows. They are so dangerous because they can break.Tom: Good, good. What about after an earthquake then? What should you do?Boy: Well, we shouldnt use matches.Tom: Why not?Boy: Because many terrible fires start after an earthquake.Girl: Yeah, and when the shaking stops, dont go outside.Tom: Exactly. A lot of people run to the stores for food and water after an earthquake. But its not safe. Its better to stay indoors.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation youve heard.13. What is the speaker talking about?14. Which of the following are the students advised to do if theres a strong earthquake?15. What are the students advised to do after an earthquake?Part CWhat do twenty million people around the world have in common? The answer is they all use the Internet.In fact from your desk, you can check the weather in Rio, buy stocks in Hong Kong, or see the latest exhibition in the Louvre museum in Paris. Also, specialist users like language teachers can discuss the latest classroom techniques and activities. On a more serious note, doctors in African can get up-to-the-second information on medical research around the world.All you need is a basic computer, a modem and the software to a phone line. With a single key stroke youre online and you dont have to wait long for information. Delivery time for e-mail from Europe to the USA is about 10 seconds. But is it expensive？Not really a typical online monthly charge fee in the US can be as low as$10.Whats really extraordinary about the Internet is the amount and variety of information available. You can find out about kite flying in Korea, the prices of hotels in Pakistan, and the best plays on Broadway. You can use electronic bulletin boards to join in political debates, get advice about love, or even analyze your favorite sports teams performance. Services are available that allow you to do your banking, reserve airline tickets, and even shop for a Mothers Day gift.Part DPassage 1In some countries video games are fast becoming a social problem. They are banned in the Philippines and Indonesia. In Japan, those who are under 15 years old are forbidden to use the public machines at night. City elders across the United States are campaigning to restrict their numbers, while the Hong Kong government is proposing to license their operation. These video games are causing children to waste their money on them. Even adults are lured into spending working hours playing them.In Singapore, the battle of man against the machines takes place in licensed amusement centers, mostly located in shopping centers. According to one estimated, each establishment can make between 250 and 1,500 a day. The schoolchildren in uniforms there are not allowed into these centers. However, one cannot help noticing that the majority of those who are often found in these places are youngsters. Many of them are schoolchildren who have changed out of their uniforms. Some play for the fun of it, others have turned them into a form of gambling, and some are hopelessly addicted to them.Now kids and adults alike play these games in the privacy of their homes. Video game sets have invaded most homes. The question that must be asked is: Have they any education value？Passage 2Amy Johnson was a pioneer airwoman in Britain. She was born on July 1, 1903, in Yorkshire and lived there until 1923 when she went to Sheffield University to study for a BA. After graduation she took a job as a secretary to a London lawyer. At the same time she became interested in flying. Soon her hobby became a determination, not simply to make a career in aviation, but to succeed in some project which would prove to the world that women could be as competent as men in a male-dominated field in those days. Early in 1930, she chose her objective: to fly to Australia all by herself and to break the previous record of 16 days. Her parents and some of her friends lent her money to buy a used airplane. Amy set off on May 5, 1930. Her route took her over Vienna and Baghdad. She was caught in a sandstorm and had to make an emergency landing in the desert. Six days later she landed in India. After experiencing much hardship, she finally reached Australia on May 24, completing a flight of 11,000 miles. She was the first woman to fly alone to Australia. In later years, she set several other records in flight history.During World War, Amy joined other professional pilots to serve her country. Her flying duties consisted of transporting aircraft from factories to British air bases. It was during one of those flights in 1941 that Amy crashed into a river and was drowned, a tragic and early end to the life of Britains most famous women pilot.Passage 3Bargaining customs are very different around the world. Few tourists would go shopping in another country without knowing the exchange rate. However, many travelers do not learn anything about the local shopping customs the place they are visiting before spending money. Understanding when it is OK to bargain can save you a lot of money and make your shopping experience much more enjoyable.In some countries, bargaining is an important of part of the shopping culture. In others, bargaining is not done at all. Here is a bargaining guide for some countries around the world:Morocco: Bargaining is always expected in the shopping markets. Here bargaining is more than just getting the best price. If you go into a shop and agree to the first price a seller offers, the seller may not be happy. For Moroccans, bargaining is a form of entertainment; it is a game of skill, a little bit of acting, and it is a chance to chat about the weather, business, and family. So be sure to have fun and try to get a better price!Switzerland: Bargaining is not the custom here. Shop clerks can almost never give you a lower price. However, some hotels may give you a lower rate during the less popular times of the year. It cannot hurt to ask.Tahiti: Bargaining is not appropriate in the South Pacific. In fact, it is considered disrespectful to ask for a better price. In the food markets, sellers will even take their fruits and vegetables back home with them, rather than give a discount!Test 2Part ADirections: You are going to hear eight short conversations between two speakers. Each will be read only once. After each conversation, a question will be asked about what you have heard. Listen once and choose the right answer to the question you hear. (8 points)1. M: Do you feel like jogging with me this afternoon?W: Id love to, but I have to go to my cousins. Shes got the flu and I have to look after her baby.Q: What will the woman do?2. M: What a remarkable performance the young pianist gave in Carnegie Hall!W: I felt the same way.Q: How did the woman think of the performance?3. M: Is it going to be a warm day tomorrow, Bill?W: A warm day? Havent you listened to the weather forecast?Q: What does Bill think of the weather tomorrow?4. M: The food in this restaurant is really horrible. I wish wed go to the school canteen.W: Well, food isnt everything, is it? Its so nice to get away from the noise once in a while.Q: What does the woman mean?5. M: Would you like to try some banana pie? Its very good.W: Im sorry but I dont care much for dessert.Q: What does the woman mean?6. M: I cant figure out why those youngsters are so eager to go after brand name clothing. It really doesnt make sense to spend so much money on it.W: Youre right. Especially nowadays when styles change so quickly.Q: On what do the two speakers agree?7. M: The flowers are so lovely. And I like the music too. Thanking you for inviting me here.W: Its a pleasure. Shall we order some soup first?Q: Where does the conversation take place?8. M: You know Im majoring in business and I really need to take a course in computer science. But the trouble is I hate the computer. Its so complicated.W: You need to know something about the computer first. Youll find it very useful once you understand how it works. I can guarantee you that.Q: What can you learn from the conversation?Part BDirections: Youll hear two conversations. Each will be read once. Listen carefully and choose the right answers to the questions you hear. (7 points)Conversation 1W: Ah, Mr. Stone. Do come in and sit down. M: Thank you.W: How are you? Are you still feeling very tired all the time?M: Yes, I am. Occasionally I have a pain in the chest.W: Well, your blood pressure is very high. And if you dont change your lifestyle, youre going to have a heart attack sooner or later.M: Oh, dear. What do I have to do?W: Well, there are three things that you ought to do. First, stop smoking. Secondly, you really must lose weight, and you must reduce the amount of fat that you eat. And lastly, you must take more exercise.M: What sort of exercise should I do?W: Walking is best. You should walk about three miles four or five times a week.M: But I dont have time. Im just so busy at work.W: Thats another thing. You mustnt work so hard. Look, take this information and read it through. Then make an appointment to see our lifestyle consultant. She will work out a full diet and exercise program for you. And dont worry. Thats the last thing you should do. Ill see you again next month.M: OK, Thank you, Doctor. Goodbye.W: Goodbye.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation youve just heard.9. What cause the mans problem according to the doctor?10. Which of the following does the doctor tell the man to do?11. What do you know about the man?Conversation 2M: Hi, Marry. Do you like music?W: Yes, very much, especially classical music.M: Do you like rock music?W: No, its too noisy. What about you?M: I like it very much. You know rock stars play exciting music and their unusual clothes impress me a lot. I often go to their concerts.W: I dont understand why rock stars are so famous.M: Its because of their fans. They go to their concerts, buy their records and wear the same kind of clothes.W: I see. Did you watch TV last night?M: No, I didnt. What was on?W: Zed Hawks was interviewed on TV.M: Really? Hes one of my favorite stars and hes world famous. At least I suppose so. Hes given concerts in 12 countries and sold over 20 million records. What did he say in the TV interview?W: He didnt say anything actually. During the interview the hostess suggested that Zed should behave better because his fans imitate him. Believe it or not. He reacted very angrily. And he walked out. The interview lasted less than two minutes.M: He really behaved badly. Im so disappointed. Doesnt he know rock stars need the public? They earn money from the public. So why shouldnt the public criticize them? They shouldnt complain when they are criticized. If they do, theyll lose their fans.W: You said it.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation youve just heard.12. What do you know about the woman?13. Why are rock stars famous according to the man?14. What did Zed Hawks do during the TV interview?15. Which of the following is true of the man?Part CThe weather changes so frequently that it is difficult to forecast. It is not unusual for people to complain that the weathermen were wrong. Fortunately, as Britain does not experience extreme weather conditions, it is never very cold or very hot. The temperature rarely rises above 32 in summer, or falls below10 in winter. Summers are generally cool, but due to global warming they are starting to get drier and hotter. Hot weather causes terrible jams on the roads as Britons rush to the coastal resorts. Winters are generally mild, with the most frequent snowfalls in the Scottish Highlands, where it is possible to go skiing. People enjoy discussing the snow, complaining about the cold and comparing the weather conditions with previous winters. Contrary to the popular opinion, it does not rain all the time. There is certainly steady rainfall throughout most of the year, but the months from September to January are the wettest. Thanks to the rain, Britain has a richly fertile countryside which is famous for its deep green colour.Part DPassage 1Peoples understanding of health also becomes deeper with the progress in scientific research. Recently the term health has come to have a wider meaning than it used to. It no longer means just the absence of illness. Today, health means the well-being of your body, your mind and your relationship with other people. This new concept of health is closely related to another term-quality of life. Quality of life is the degree of overall satisfaction that a person gets from life.Why has the emphasis of health shifted from the absence of disease to a broader focus on the quality of a persons life? One reason for this has to do with the length and conditions of life that people can now expect. Medical advances have made it possible for people today to live longer, healthier lives. Imagine for a moment that you were born in the year 1900. You could have expected on average to live until about the age of 47. In contrast, if you were born in the year 1999, you could expect to live to the age of 75.Passage 2I often dreamed about what the world would be like one hundred years from now. Im sure it will have changed a lot. For example, I think many people will be living in space. In fact, I imagine that all the advanced countries will have established space cities by then. On Earth, in my opinion