新世纪研究生英语听说(下)原文LESSON11(B).doc

LESSON ELEVENFamous People1. W: I cant seem to find my photo album. M: I think Mary is looking at it in the living room. Q: What is the woman problem?2. W: Did you hear that Michelle turned down that job? M: Yeah. The hours were convenient, but she wouldnt have been able to make ends meet. Q: What does the man say about Michelle?3. M: Is there a bus I can take to get to the station? W: There is, but you cant rely on it. Ill give you a ride if you can wait while I put these things away. Q: What is the woman going to do?4. M: I hate memorizing vocabulary. W: Well, its part of learning a second language so there is not a whole lot you can do about it. Q: What does the woman tell the man?5. W: Have you had a chance to wear your new shirt yet? M: That reminds me. Ive been meaning to exchange it for a larger size. Q: What does the man imply about the shirt?6. M: Do you think youll feel energetic enough to walk to our study group session tonight? W: If there is one. I guess you havent heard the weather report. Over a foot of snow is expected. Q: What information can you get from the conversation?7. M: Oh, I turned all of my white socks pink. I threw a red T-shirt in by accident. W: Have you tried running them through again with bleach? Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?8. W: I hear that your brother is planning to transfer to another university. M: Not if I can talk him out of it and believe me, Im trying. Q: What does die man imply?9. W: Id like to enroll in the free seminar you advertised in the newspaper, the one on managing your personal finances. M: OK, now the ad did say that you have to have a savings account at our bank to be eligible. Do you have one here? Q: What does the man want to know?10. W: Did you see the weather forecast for this weekend? I cant believe how the temperature is gonna dip. M: I know. That isnt my idea of what October should be like. Q: What do you know about the man?11. M: This exhibit is a total bore. I cant believe they call this art. W: I think Ive seen enough. Q: What will the woman probably do next?12. W: We should probably think about selecting someone to lead our study group, somebody really organized. You know? M: Then you can count me out.Q: What is the woman discussing with the man?13. W: What do you think would be a reasonable price to pay for a new computer?M: Youre asking the wrong person. My brother gave me mine.Q: What conclusion can you draw from the man?14. W: Thats a nice-looking jacket. It fits you perfectly. Is it something you bought recently? M: Thanks. No, Ive had it a while. Ive just been waiting for the weather to cool down. Q: What does the man imply?15. M: Whats wrong with Herald today? He snapped at me for no reason.W: Dont worry. Its just the end-of-semester pressure. Hell be his old self next week. Q: What does the woman say about Herald?Part BPassage IWilliam Jefferson ClintonDuring the administration of William Jefferson Clinton, the U.S. enjoyed more peace and economic well-being than at any other time in its history. He was the first Democratic president since Franklin D. Roosevelt to win a second term. He could point to the lowest unemployment rate in modern times, the lowest inflation in 30 years, the highest home ownership in the countrys history, dropping crime rates in many places, and reduced welfare rolls. He proposed the first balanced budget in decades and achieved a budget surplus. As part of a plan to celebrate the millennium in 2000, Clinton called for a great national initiative to end racial discrimination. He sought legislation to upgrade education, to protect the jobs of parents who must care for sick children, to restrict handgun sales, and to strengthen environmental rules,President Clinton was born William Jefferson Blythe IV on August 19,1946, in Hope, Arkansas, three months after his father died in a traffic accident. When he was four years old, his mother wed Roger Clinton. In high school, he took the family name. He excelled as a student and as a saxophone player and once considered becoming a professional musician. As a delegate to Boys Nation while in high school, he met President John Kennedy in the White House Rose Garden. The encounter led him to enter a life of public service. Clinton graduated from Georgetown University and in 1968 won a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University. He received a law degree from Yale University in 1973, and entered politics in Arkansas.Clinton was elected Arkansas Attorney General in 1976, and won the governorship in 1978. After losing a bid for a second term, he regained the office four years later, and served until he won the 1992 presidential race. In 1998, as a result of issues surrounding personal indiscretions with a young female White House intern, Clinton was the second U.S. president to be impeached by the House of Representatives. He was tried in the Senate and found not guilty of the charges brought against him. He apologized to the nation for his actions and continued to have unprecedented popular approval ratings as president.I1. Which of the following is NOT true considering Clintons contributions during his administration?2. When did Clinton take his family name?3. What did Clinton once want to he before he entered politics?4. Who influenced Clinton and led him to enter a life of public service?5. Which of the following words can best describe the speakers attitude towards President Clinton?II1) was born, 2)1950, 3) Oxford University, 4) a law degree, 5) Yale University, 6) 1976 7) the governorship, 8) regained office, 9) the presidential race, l0) the House of Representatives.Passage IIWilliam ShakespeareMost people have heard of Shakespeare and probably know something of the plays that he wrote. However, not many people know much about the life of this remarkable man, except that he was born in the market town of Stratford-upon-Avon. We know nothing of his school life and nothing certain is known of what he did between the time he left school and his departure for London. According to a local legend, he was apprenticed to a Stratford butcher, but did not like the life and for this reason decided to leave Stratford.Whatever caused him to leave the town of his birth, the world can be grateful that he did so. What is certain is that he set foot on the road to fame when he arrived in London. It is said that at first he was without money or friends there, that he earned a little by taking care of the horses of the gentlemen who attended the plays at the theater. In time, as he became a familiar figure to the actors in the theater, they stopped and spoke to him. They found his conversation so brilliant that finally he was invited to join their company.Earlier than 1592 there was no mention of Shakespeare either as actor or as playwright, and the name of the theater he worked in was not known. However, by this date he had become one of the three leading members of a company of actors called the Lord Chamberlains Men,From what we know of his later life, it is clear that Shakespeares connection with the theater made him a wealthy man, since his plays attracted large audiences and he shared in the profits. Towards the end of the sixteenth century he bought a large property in Stratford. It is not certain when he went back there to live, but it was probably around 1603. He is not recorded as having acted in any play after that date, though he continued writing. No less than eleven of his plays were produced during the next ten years.Shakespeare died in 1616. Some years earlier he chose a gravestone under which he was to be buried. He had a curse engraved on this stone which threatened to bring misfortune on anyone who might remove his body from his grave.I1. What does the speaker mainly talk about?2. Why did Shakespeare leave his native place according to a legend?3. Why was Shakespeare invited to join the gentlemens company?4. What made Shakespeare a wealthy man?5. Why did Shakespeare have a curse engraved on his gravestone?II1.he left school, his departure for London.2. set foot on the road to fame3. one of the three leading members4. continued writing, eleven of his plays5. Shakespeare diedPassage IIIMichael JordanSports fans all over the world recognize the name of Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan was born in 1963 in Brooklyn, New York. His road to fame began at the University of North Carolina. He brought an acrobatic style to the game that few had seen before. Michael used his quickness and strength to reach the basket again and again. He became famous for his powerful slam-dunk. Basketball fans from all over the world began to take notice. One reporter wrote that when Michael went up to dunk the basketball, it looked like he could fly. He was given the nickname, Air Jordan. In his sophomore season, Michael led his school to the national championship and was named to the All-American team.After college, Michael was drafted by the Chicago Bulls. The NBA was amazed at this high-flying scorer. Michael was named Rookie of the Year in 1988 and Most Valuable Player in 1987. He once set a record by scoring 63 points in one game. For seven stra