小升初英语听力训练26天.doc

Dialoge 1Making CookiesLaurance-Would you like some cookies? I just made them.Soomy- Thank you. Yes, I would.Laurance-These are chocolate,and those are almond-flavored.Soony- I guess Ill try a chocolate one fu-st. Mmmm. this is delicious.Are they hard to make?Laurance-No, theyre really quite easy. Wait a minute, Ive got the recipe right here. See.these are the ingredients, and then you just follow the directions.Soony- That does look easy. I think Ill make some tonight.注解：almond-flavored：有杏仁味的recipe：制作菜肴的用料及烹饪方法Dialogue 2Inviting a friend to dinner.Laurance- When can we expect you for dinner? Can you come tonight?Soony- Not tonight. I promised to go to a concert with my sister.Laurance- Well . How about Friday then?Soony- That sounds fine.Laurance- Good. Shall we say seven oclock?Soony- Ill be there! Youre still a fabulous cook, arent you?Laurance- Thatll be for you to decide. Ive got a new dish that I want to try out on you.Soony- Im ready. I think Ill fast all day Friday!注解:fabulous=wonderful try out on you:原意是以你做试验.fast:动词,作禁食解.Dialogue 3CAR INSURANCElaurance-I need to get car insurance.Ya got any ideas?Soony- Well,you could try ny company.It seems to havefair rates. Laurance-Do they insure older cars?Soony- As far as I know,they insure all kinds of vehicles.Laurance-How long have you had a policy with them?Soony- Oh,I dont know.Maybe five years.Laurance-And you say their rates are low?Soony- Not low reasonable.Ive always gotten good service from them.Let me give you their phone number and you can call them.注解:rates:费用.这里指应交的保险费.vehicle:车辆,运载工具.Dialogue 4BUYING A SECOND-HAND CARLaurance- What kind of a car do you have?Soony- An old one.Laurance- I know its old, but what make is it?Soony- - Its a Chevrolet. Why do you ask? You going intothe car business?Laurance -Nothing like that. My cousin is going to take ajob overseas and he cant take his car with him, sohes going to sell it - cheap. Its practically new.Soony- WelL I have been thinking about getting a newercar. I cant afford a brand new one.Laurance- Would you like to look at my cousins car?Soony- Is it a four-door or a two-door?Laurance- Its a coupe with a vinyl roof.Soony- Does it have automatic transmission?.Laurance- Yes, and it also has power steering, power brakes,and air conditioning.Soony- I guess I might take a look at it. How much is heasking?Laurnace- I dont know for sure, but hell make you a gooddeal.Soony- Okay. Set it up for me to see it, if you can.注解:make(名词):指机械产品的类型,特别是厂家.a four-door or a two-door=a four-door car or a two-door car,前者指宽敞的大篷车,后者指轻便的小型车.vinyl roof:乙烯基塑料顶棚.automatic transmission:自动变速器.power steering,power brakes:指有液动或气动装置使方向盘与刹车操纵非常轻便.set it up=arrange it.Dialogue 5GETTING SOMETHING FIXED(between customer and repairman)Laurance- How long do you think itll take to fix it?Soony- Hard to tell. Sometimes we can find the problemright away and sometimes it may take an hour ortwo.Laurance- Should I wait or come back later?Soony- Suit yourself, but its probably better to comeback later.Laurance- You will get it fixed today, wont you?Soony- I dont see any problem. We should have it readyfor you by three at the latest. But, better call before you come.Laurance- Okay. Thanks a lot.注解:suit yourself=do as you pleaseby three at the latest=not later than three oclock,类似的短语还有:at the most/at the earliest/at the least/at the best/at the worst 等.Dialogue 6EXPECTING A PHONE CALLLaurance-Was i hat the telephone ringing?Soony- I didnt hear anything.Laurance-I thought I heard it ring two or three times.Soony- Sometimes when the windows are open, you canhear the neighbors phone.Laurance-Well, Im expecting an important phone call, andI dont want to miss it.Soony- Is it anything I should know about?Laurance-Not really. It has something to do with work anddoesnt really affect us here at home.Soony- Well, why dont you go ahead and do what you wantedto do outside. Ill call you if the phone rings for you.Laurance-Thanks. I think I will. Ive been waiting so longnow Im getting nervous. I need to relax outdoors.注解:1. Not really.= It is not really anything you should know about.2. have something to do with work:与工作有关.这是个常用句型.have 动词之后可用nothing,something,anything也可用a lot,agreat deal,little等词替换.3. waiting so long now(that)Im getting nervous:口语中so.that结构中的that常省略.Dialogue 7AIRPORT BUSlaurance-What time doesd the bus leave for the airport?soony-I dont know.It used to leave every half hour,butI think the schedules been changed.laurance-Do you know the telephone number to call?soony-Its Enterprise 7-4700.At least thats what itused to be.laurance-Yeah,Ill try it.(PAUSE)They dont seem to answer.soony-I expect that its a little too-early.I dont think they open until nine oclock.every half hour:是每隔半小时,类似的短语还有:every other day/every three weeks/every twenty daysEnterprise 7-4700:是较旧的电话系统.电话机上除标有数码外还有英语字母.所以拨EN7-4700即可.第八天NEAR ACCIDENTlaurance-How about that?soony-What?What happened?laurance-Did you see what that guy did?soony-No.I was looking the other way.laurance-He made a U-turn right in the middleof the block and almost hit a kid on a bicycle.soony-Drivers get crazier every day!laurance-Right.Nobody wants to drive by the rulesanymore.注解:How about that:这是对后果难预料的行为、动作所发出的惊叹.the other way:相反的方向U-turn:即三百六十度的调头.左转弯叫left-turn,右转弯叫日right-turn.注意搭配的动词是make.第九天A CAREFUL DRIVERlaurance-Theres a good chance that Marywill get home today.soony- Teah.I had a letter from her friend, Susan,yesterday,and she said that Mary would probablyarrive today.laurance-Well, I hope she drives carefully. You knowhow the traffic is this time of year.soony-Oh. Marys a good driver-and pretty careful, too.I dont think we need to worry about her beingcareless.laurance-true, but, nonetheless, that doesnt mean thatall the other drivers are careful. There area lot of wild drivers out there.soony-I have confidence in Mary. Shes very good aboutdriving defensively.注解:a good chance:有很大的可能性.about her being careless: her being careless 是复合宾语nonetheless:(副词)然而,不过.=however, neverthelessdrive defensively:意思是开车时谨慎小心第十天A CAREFUL DRIVERlaurance-Theres a good chance that Marywill get home today.soony- Teah.I had a letter from her friend, Susan,yesterday,and she said that Mary would probablyarrive today.laurance-Well, I hope she drives carefully. You knowhow the traffic is this time of year.soony-Oh. Marys a good driver-and pretty careful, too.I dont think we need to worry about her beingcareless.laurance-true, but, nonetheless, that doesnt mean thatall the other drivers are careful. There area lot of wild drivers out there.soony-I have confidence in Mary. Shes very good aboutdriving defensively.注解:a good chance:有很大的可能性.about her being careless: her being careless 是复合宾语nonetheless:(副词)然而,不过.=however, neverthelessdrive defensively:意思是开车时谨慎小心第十一天CAN I HELP?laurance- Hey! Whats the rush?soony-The bank closes in half an hour and I need to cash a check.laurance-I can lend you some money.soony-I need to cash a check because Im going on atrip this weekend. Actually, I want to buy some travelers checks.laurance-Hmm. Can I help in any way?soony-You can drive me to the bank if you want to. Mycars out of gas.laurance- Yeah. Glad to. Lets go.soony-Wait just a minute. I have to get my checkbookout of the desk.=注解：1）rush：忙碌，匆匆忙忙。以rush构成的短语如，a rush of work/rush hour/gold rush等。2）out of gas：没有油了。gas= gasoline;out of表示“没有”“短缺”，除与be动词连用外，还与run连用。如：I ran out ofink.He always runs out of money before the next pay day.第十二天IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO?laurance-Is there anything I can do? Id like to help insome way if I can.soony-I cant think of anything at the moment.laurance-Well, maybe I could run errands or something.soony-You could if I needed something.laurance-I feel so useless just hanging around withnothing to do.soony-Dont worry. In a couple of days therell be toomuch to do. Then you ll want to be back in theselazy days.laurance -I guess Im just a workaholic. I never was verygood at doing nothing.soony-Maybe you should learn how to relax and enjoyyourself more.=注解：1）run errands：（固定成语）指送信、采购、接送客人等跑腿的差事。2）feel useless：感到无聊，无所事事。3）hang around：闲荡无事。与hang about同义。4）workaholic：过分卖力的工作，不知休息的人。5）be good at.：擅长于做某事。6）relax：休息，娱乐。如：Have a break and let your mind relax.7）enjoy yourself：（固定说法）过快活日子。娱乐一番。第十三天IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO?laurance-Is there anything I can do? Id like to help insome way if I can.soony-I cant think of anything at the moment.laurance-Well, maybe I could run errands or something.soony-You could if I needed something.laurance-I feel so useless just hanging around with nothing to do.soony-Dont worry. In a couple of days therell be toomuch to do. Then you ll want to be back in theselazy days.laurance -I guess Im just a workaholic. I never was verygood at doing nothing.soony-Maybe you should learn how to relax and enjoy yourself more.=注解：1）run errands：（固定成语）指送信、采购、接送客人等跑腿的差事。2）feel useless：感到无聊，无所事事。3）hang around：闲荡无事。与hang about同义。4）workaholic：过分卖力的工作，不知休息的人。5）be good at.：擅长于做某事。6）relax：休息，娱乐。如：Have a break and let your mind relax.7）enjoy yourself：（固定说法）过快活日子。娱乐一番。第十四天WHERE IS IT?laurance-I havent the remotest idea where it is!Have you looked upstairs?soony-Yes. And downstairs and in the basement. Iveeven looked in the car.laurance- Well, the last time I saw it, it was on thetable in the living room.soony-Mother said she put it in the den, but it isntthere.At least, if it is, I cant see it.laurance-Did you ask Harry if hes seen it?soony-He said he didnt even know I had one.laurance-It seems that it will remain the mysterydisappearance of the century!soony-Unfortunately, I really need it!注解1）I havent th remotest idea.=I dont have any idea.remote：极少的；模糊的。2）basement：地层的；地下室。3）den：私房；地下室4）remain=continue to be; remain是系动词，其后的成分是句子的表语。5）mystery：神秘的，难于理解的事情。6）century：世纪。第十五天FEELING SICKlaurance-You look rather pal. Arent you feeling well?soony-Not very. I was sick most of the might .I didntsleep very well.laurance-What seems to be the matter? Is it the flu?soony-No, I think its something I ate. We ate at thatnew restaurant last night, and I must have eatensomething that didnt agree with me.laurance-Was it that new restaurant over on Fourth Street?soony-As a matter of fact, it was. Why do you ask?laurance-Because, Jerry ate there last week and had thesame kind of problem. He was sick the next day,too.soony-Thats interesting. Maybe the health authoritiesshould investigate the place.laurance-Thats what I think. Two people with similarproblems in such a short time cant just becoincidence!注解：1）pale：（脸色）苍白。2）Not very.=Im not feeling very well.3）sick：有病的，感到恶心的。4）that didnt agree with me：与我不适的食品。这是定语从句。5）as a matter of fact：事实上6）health authorities：卫生当局7）investigate：调查8）coincidence：巧合第十六天I AM HAPPYlaurance-You look happy today!soony-I am happy. I just heard I passed my physicsexamlaurance-Congratulations! Im glad somebodys happy.soony-Why? Whats the matter?laurance-Oh, Im just worried, I guess I have to takea history exam next week.注解：1）I am happy：注意重音在am上，以示强调。2）physics：物理学。3）Im glad somebodys happy: somebody重读，显示说话者本人心里有些忧虑。4）Whats the matter=Whats troubling you5）Im worried:此句中worried是过去分词作表语，不是被动语态。第十七天LEARNING A LANGUAGElaurance-I give up! I simply cant learn French!soony-Why do you say that? I think youre makinga lot of progress.laurance-No, Im not. I try and try and I still cantspeak it very well.soony-Learning any language takes a lot of effort.But dont give up. Why dont we practice thosedialogs together?laurance-Good idea. That just might help.注解：1）give up=stop trying,不再做努力。与keep up trying是一对反义词组。2）make progress：是固定搭配。意思是取得进步/进展3）take a lot of effort: take在这里有“需要”“花费”的意思。第十八天BORROWING A BOOKlaurance-Whose is this?soony-Its mine. Why do you ask?laurance-Could I borrow it? Ive been wanting to read it.soony-Be my guest, but I warn you. Its not as good asthey say.laurance-Whats the matter with it?soony-Well, for one thing the plot is highly imporbableand for another, the characters seem more likepaper dolls than people.laurance-Thats strange. Usually that author does a goodjob of charcterization. Ive read three of hisbooks and thought they were all well done.soony-Ive been a fan of his for a long time too, but hereally flubbed on this one!laurance-What did the reviews say?soony-They were mixed-some good, some bad. My review, bad!注解1）Be y guest.（口语）=You are welcome.2）warn：告诫；预先通知3）Whats the matter with it?=Whats wrong with it?4）for one thing：举例说。这个短语通常用来举例某种原因。5）improbable：不可能的。6）dolls：玩偶；玩具娃娃7）flub：搞糟了第十九天FREEZING COLD OUTSIDE(Wind noises)laurance- Brrrr! Im cold. I thought it was supposedto get warmer today.soony-Yeah, I thought so, too. Thats what theweatherman said.laurance-It must be the wind that makes it so cold.Im freezing!soony-Me,too. Lets go inside.laurance-O.K, Its no fun standing out here, even ifthe sun is shining.注解：1）get warmer=become warmer.系表结构，但口语中多用get，很少用become.2）yeah：（口语） =yes3）Thats what the weatherman said. what引导的是表语从句。4）It must be.cold.这是以it引导的强调句型。与It is thisbook that I bought yesterday是同样的结构。must用以表示某种“可能性”。这种结构中的that不可省略，也不可换作which.5）Its no fun standing out here. standing out here是真正的主语。第二十天BARRY IS UNUSUAL1-Have you met Barry?2-I think so, but I dont remember what he lookslike.1-Hes a most unusual person.2-What do you mean by unusual?3-Youll understand when you see him.2-You mean its his physical appearance?1-Not exactly. Theres a certain way that he has ofspeaking and choosing his words thats unique.But thats not what Im talking about.3-Thats part of it. But it goes beyond speech. Iguess its what some people call charisma.2-Oh, that. Now I know what youre talking about.Im just full of it!1-Ha,ha.Big joke!=注解：1）most=very常用来加强语气。如：Its most kind of you!/He thanked her for a most enjoyable party./Its mostdangerous to drive drunk.2）Theres a certain way.unique：此句中的两个that从句都是way的定语从句。第一个从句说：he has a certainway of speaking and choosing his words。第二个从句说his way is unique. unique：独特的；独一无二的。3）go beyond speech：难于用语言表达。类似的短语有：beyond words/beyond expression/beyond description4）charisma：超凡的魅力，神授的能力。第二十一天HOWARD LOST HIS CAR1-Did you hear about what happened to Howard?2-No, what?1-Someone stole his car!2-Really? When did it happen?1-Last night. He left it parked in front of his girl friends house and when he came out to gohome, it was gone.2-Wow! Thats really tough. He just bought it last month, didnt he?1-Uh-huh. Fortunately, hes got insurance and thepolice think they already have a good lead.2-Well, I certainly wish him luck.=注解：1）left it parked：parked是宾语补足语。park停放（车辆）。如:He parked his car over there.停车场叫parking lot/parking place/parking area等。2）it was gone=it disappeared/it was missing3）Thats really tough：（口语）不幸的，不愉快的。4）fortunately：幸运的，幸亏。5）lead：线索。6）wish him luck：wish表示祝愿，其后接双宾语。=听力练习：DIALOG 102HOWARD LOST HIS CAR1-Did you hear about _ _ to Howard?2-No, what?1-_ _ _ _!2-Really? When did it happen?1-Last night. He _ _ _ in front of his girl friends house and when he came out to gohome, _ _ _.2-Wow! _ _ _. He just _ it last month, didnt he?1-Uh-huh. Fortunately, _ _ _ and thepolice think they already _ _ _ _.2-Well, I certainly _ _ _.=译文：1-你听说霍得华的是儿了吗？2-没有。怎么啦？1-有人偷了他的汽车。2-真的吗？什么时候的事？1-昨天晚上。他把车停在他女朋友家的门口，他出来回家时，车不见了。2-哇！那可真倒霉。他上个月刚买的新车，是吧？1-可不。幸好他保了险。警察相信他们已经有了可靠的线索。2-哦，但愿他能找回汽车！第二十二天TALKING ABOUT A FILM1-Did you see the movie on channel 6 last night?2-No. I missed it. I went shopping for clothes.1-It was an excellent film. It had been made especiallyfor television, you know.2-I read the preview in yesterdays paper and hoped to watch it last night, but, then, Meg called me to go shopping with her. So I went.1-You remember that the critic thought that it wasone of the best films of the last ten years.2-Yes. I do remember. He felt it would be a candidatefor some film awards at the end of the year.1-Well, if I were one of the judges, Id pick it as thebest film of the year. I havent seen such a marvelous plot and such superb acting in a l