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标准听力（二）听力原文Listening ComprehensionSection A11. W: What do you think of my new hat?M: Im sure youll never need to bring an umbrella with you wearing it. And besides, do you think the color is right for your age?Q: What does the man mean?12. W: Tom, where were you yesterday evening? I expected to see you at the concert.M: Oh, I waited for you at the corner of your street. Then I looked for you at your flat, but the house-keeper said you were out.Q: Why didnt they meet that evening?13. M: Youve been at university for over a year. Have you had any problems adjusting to campus life？W: Well, you know we all have our ups and downs but none to speak of.Q: What does the woman mean?14. W: Everyone seems to be on a diet. Have you noticed that?M: Yes, a neighbor of mine is on a banana diet. She eats one banana for breakfast, one for lunch, and two for dinner, yet she doesnt look any thinner.Q: What do we learn about the mans neighbor?15. M: Some people think that walking is better for their health. In my opinion, swimming is more fun.W: But if John had his way, he would spend all of his life playing tennis.Q: What does the woman say about John?16. W: Do you think youll recognize Carl when you see him？M: Yes, I think so. I havent seen him since he was sixteen, but he wont have changed all that much.Q: What does the man say about Carl?17. W: The supermarket down the street is selling everything half price because they are going out of business.M: Sounds like an ideal time to stock up on coffee. Tell you what, how about we go there after class?Q: What does the man mean?18. W: You Americans are funny. It seems as if you were married with cars.M: Yeah, I guess thats true. The country is becoming one big highway. I was reading that there are about 4 million miles of roads and highways in this country now.Q: What are they talking about?Now you will hear the two long conversations.Conversation OneW: Im going to leave work early today. Theres a debate this evening at 6 oclock. So Im going to get an early dinner and head over there.M: Whos debating about what?W: The two candidates for the states senate are going to answer questions from reporters. The Daily News is sponsoring the event. Members of the audience will also have a chance to ask questions, so maybe Ill speak, too.M: Oh, so youre interested in politics. Are you helping one of them?W: No, I just want to learn more about the candidates so I can make an informed decision.M: Well, I dont think Ill be voting, so I guess I wont bother with that.W: Why arent going to vote?M: Oh, My one vote doesnt matter.W: Sure it does!M: Well, besides that I dont think any of the politicians these days represent my ideas. Id like to see the government support guaranteed loans for people who start small businesses. Ive wanted to open my own bakery for years and I cant get a loan.W: You know what? Thats one of the issues theyll probably discuss tonight. One of the candidates wants tax breaks for large companies. He says that will create more jobs. The other candidate owns a restaurant. She wants to start programs to promote more small businesses. M: Hmm. What do you know? Maybe I should show up there myself.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. Why is the woman going to the debate?20. What reason does the man give for not voting?21. According to the woman, what is an important issue in the upcoming election?22. What will the man probably do?Conversation TwoW: Hello, Im Jenny Johnson. How are you this morning?M: Hello, Doctor Johnson. I cant say Im feeling well. I have a pain and swelling in my knee.W: What kind of pain is it?M: It is a dull ache. But sometimes the pain is constant, but it doesnt disturb my sleep.W: How long have you been feeling pain in your knee?M: For about two years. But recently, I feel pain in my fingers.W: Have you had any swelling in your fingers?M: Yes, a little.W: How about your wrist or toes?M: No, only my knees and fingers. The pain becomes worse when the weather changes, like in cloudy or wet weather.W: OK. Let me see your blood test report first.M: How is it?W: Not very bad.M: Do I have to have an operation?W: No, I dont think so. Ill prescribe some Chinese traditional medicine. Also you need a treatment with rays below the red in the spectrum. M: Do I have to come here every day for the treatment?W: Not every day. Can you come three days a week? A course of treatment includes 20 times, so you have to come for the treatment 3 times a week for 7 weeks.M: How long does each treatment take?W: 30 minutes.M: OK. Ill do that.W: When you are at home, use these hot water pads as often as possible. Put it over your knees. Try to avoid using cold water.M: OK. Thank you, Doctor.W: Youre welcome.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. What is the problem with the man?24. How does the woman treat the mans problem?25. What does the doctor suggest the man do at home?Section BPassage OneGeneralizing about education in the United States involves some hazard because education is decentralized（分散式的） and standards vary from place to place. What is more, diversity is the hallmark of American education.Education is largely a public function in America, but religious and private institutions do sponsor schools. These private schools, particularly in the primary and secondary field, are now enjoying a resurgence（再现）.Most children in America begin school in a kindergarten class at age 5. This follows with eight years of primary education, then four years of high school. Education is compulsory until about age 16. The existence of large minorities, many with a primary language other than English, complicates the educational process. Many Americans do not believe that their school standards are high enough. The high rate of functional illiteracy（文盲） gives credence to（相信）this charge.Higher education in America is widespread with about 1,800 post-secondary institutions. These include two-year community colleges, four-year undergraduate colleges and universities, and many schools which have extensive graduate programs. Some schools are privately funded, but most receive the bulk of their funding from public sources. There is a great range of quality between higher educational institutions and, some universities have outstanding academic records. These quality differences may be overemphasized for many non-prestige schools have excellent programs. In the long run, the individual determines the education he gets.Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. Why is generalizing about American education so difficult?27. Where do most American schools obtain their funding?28. Why do minorities create an educational problem in America?29. What is the safe generalization about quality in American higher education?Passage TwoLast week, you recall, we discussed the early development of railroads in the United States. Today I want to mention an even earlier form of transportation, one that brought the first European settlers to America. And thats the wooden-sailing ship. From colonial times sailing ships were vital to the economy. Many coastal towns depended on fishing or whaling for employment and income. This was especially true in the northeastern states. And there the wood from nearby forests and the skills of local designers and workers also formed the basis of an important ship-building industry. But the big profits were to be made on trade with far-away places. And since sea captains often became part owners of their ships, they had a strong interest in the commercial success of their voyages. So these Yankees, thats what U.S. sailors and officers came to be called, they carried on a very profitable trade with other parts of the world. The high point of this trade came in the mid-19th century with the introduction of the clipper ship, the enormous Yankee clippers with huge sails reaching nearly two hundred feet into sky. Hed carry passengers and cargo from New York around South America to San Francisco in less than three months and clear to China in just half a year. At that time this seemed unbelievably fast and efficient. But in the 1860s, more reliable steam-powered ship began to take over. And soon the important role of sailing ships in the U.S. economy would come to an end.Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. What aspect of United States history does the professor mainly discuss?31. According to the professor, what may be one reason for the success of the merchant ships of the United States?32. What does the professor say about clipper ships?Passage ThreeToday, air travel is far safer than driving a car on a busy motorway. But there is a danger that grows every year. From the moment an airplane takes off to the moment it lands, every movement is watched on radar screens. Air traffic controllers tell the pilot exactly when to turn, when to climb and when to come down. The air traffic controllers around a busy airport may handle 1,000 planes a day. Any plane that flies near the airport comes under the orders of the controllers there. Even a small mistake on their part could cause a disaster. Recently, such a disaster almost happened. Two large jets were flying towards the airport. One was carrying 69 passengers and had come from Toronto. The other was carrying 167 passengers from Chicago. An air traffic controller noticed on his radar screen that the two planes were too close to each other. He ordered one to turn to the right and to climb, but he made a mistake. He ordered the wrong plane to do this. So, instead of turning away from the second plane, the first plane turned towards it. Fifteen seconds later, it flew directly in front of the second plane. They avoided each other by the smallest part of a second.