听力材料(第三学期).doc

小短文1. A) Each ticket cost 2 Yuan.B) Each ticket cost 5 Yuan.C) Each ticket cost 3 Yuan.D) Each ticket cost 10 Yuan.2. A) Jack didnt pass the history test last time.B) Jack will take a chemistry test tomorrow.C) Jack never passed any test.D) Jack will study harder than before.3. A) She bought her TV set for 1,600 Yuan.B) She bought her TV set for 2,400 Yuan.C) She bought her TV set for 3,200 Yuan.D) She bought her TV set for 3,600 Yuan.4. A) It is now about 6 oclock.B) It is now about 7 oclock.C) It is now about 8 oclock.D) It is now about 9 oclock.5. A) A motorcycle costs a little more than a car.B) Its more fun to ride it than to drive a car.C) A motorcycle is more practical than a car.D) Its a lot easier to get a motorcycle fixed.6. A) He went to party on Saturday.B) He went to see a film on Saturday.C) He went to America on Sunday.D) He went to Alices home on Sunday.7. A) David couldnt understand the lecture.B) Davids hearing ability was poor.C) The room was too small for the audience.D) The audience was very noisy.8. A) The flat is not quite beautiful.B) Julia is not satisfied with the new flat.C) The flat is badly located.D) Julia cannot bear the sunlight.9. A) The room is not big enough for Maggie.B) The new apartment will be bigger than the old one.C) Maggie and her roommate have different living habits.D) Maggie does not like her roommate very much.10. A) John and Henry will take part in the competition.B) Tom will take part in the competition.C) Henry and Tom will take part in the competition.D) Henry will take part in the competition.11. A) Henry took the old man to the hospital.B) Henry was seriously ill.C) The old man lived near the hospital.D) The old man got hurt on the road.12. A) Toms aunt gave him 14 dollars.B) Tom will put 20 dollars in the bank.C) Its Toms aunts birthday.D) Its Toms 14th birthday.13. A) Alex doesnt like sports at all.B) David is good at swimming.C) Alan finds sports boring.D) The whole family loves sports.14. A) Laura woke up and found her father ill.B) Laura wanted to call in a doctor for her father.C) Lauras father didnt feel very well one morning.D) Lauras father decided to call in a doctor for her.15. A) Jack will type the paper this afternoon.B) Jack does not feel hungry yet.C) Jack has to finish his work before lunch.D) Jack will attend the meeting at 12:00.16. A) Almost everyone will come to the party.B) Only Helen can come to the party.C) They are waiting for Helens response.D) Mrs. Turner will hold a party for Mr. Turner.17. A) Mr. Lee is going to England soon.B) Mr. Lee is studying in a university.C) Mr. Lee returned from his trip two months ago.D) Mr. Lee enjoyed studying English.18. A) Mary preferred shopping to studying.B) Mary went shopping with her mother.C) Mary didnt like shopping.D) Mary didnt have a lot of homework.19. A) Mr. Kay was short of money.B) Mr. Kay was traveling.C) Mr. Kay didnt like his nephews call.D) Mr. Kay phoned his nephew.20. A) Mrs. Miller was good at bargaining.B) Mrs. Miller worked in a department store.C) Mrs. Miller quarreled with the shop assistant.D) Mrs. Miller didnt buy the candle holder.21. A) Jane usually stays on the phone too long.B) Jane usually makes short phone calls.C) Jane has to hurry to make a phone call.D) Jane will phone after the movie. 22. A) She wanted to work because she didnt like to stay with her children.B) She wanted to work because she liked to.C) She had to work because her husband wanted her to.D) She had never worked and would like to have a try.23. A) Daisy hoped that Alex would recover soon.B) Alex didnt believe what the doctor had said.C) Alex wont tell the truth to Daisy.D) Alex was holding his breath when he was told the truth.24. A) George was late for work this morning.B) George had a quarrel with the traffic officer.C) George had his car broken down on his way to work. D) George was fined for parking the car in the street.25. A) Helen was told on the phone that she would be offered the job.B) Helen saw the advertisement on the television last week.C) Helen was asked to go for an interview.D) Helen phoned the company after she saw the advertisement.26. A) The doctor advised her stopping singing.B) The doctor advised her not listening to her own voice. C) The doctor advised her not being sad.D) The doctor advised her cleaning her ears.27. A) Julia doesnt like her job.B) Julia used to catch a cold.C) Julia is afraid of being a teacher .D) Julia is an experienced teacher now.28. A) There was no performance because the electricity wouldnt work.B) They missed the performance because they failed to arrive on time.C) The performance was canceled as there was only a small audience.D) People failed to understand why the performance was put off.29. A) They want a house with two bedrooms.B) They want a new house because the old one is too small.C) They have altogether two children.D) They only care for a house with a nice kitchen.30. A) We walked 15 miles before asking for help. B) We walked 6 miles before asking for help.C) Bill showed us the correct directions.D) We walked 21 miles before getting help.31. A) Fred was always on time.B) Fred was always late for appointments.C) Jeffrey didnt like Fred to be late.D) Jeffrey had no idea why Fred was late.32. A) I knew my watch always ran faster.B) I was ten minutes late.C) I wasnt late for class.D) I forgot when the class would begin.33. A) Jane couldnt wait any longer to leave her husband.B) Jane wouldnt leave her husband because she loved him.C) Jane always kept her weight at 52 kilograms.D) Jane had lost weight after her marriage.34. A) David had an accident because the driver drove too fast.B) David had an accident because the driver didnt signal.C) David had an accident because he was too careless.D) David had an accident because he was driving too fast.35. A) She will take an exam on Friday.B) She has to study on Friday.C) She doesnt enjoy tours very much.D) She usually likes staying home better.36. A) The Jamess didnt get away until afternoon.B) The Jamess left in the evening.C) The Jamess left that morning.D) The Jamess were supposed to leave in the evening.37. A) She is going to the airport by bus.B) She is going to the airport by taxi.C) She will arrive at the airport rather early.D) She always likes taking a taxi to save time.38. A) Jackson failed to find Alice on his way home.B) Alice knew Jackson would not really help her.C) Jackson was unable to leave a message for Alice.D) Jackson didnt keep his promise.39. A) Marys sister paid 12 dollars for the skirt.B) Marys sister paid 14 dollars for t0.he skirt.C) Mary paid 24 dollars for the skirt.D) Mary paid 28 dollars for the skirt.40. A) Bob is very busy now with his new job.B) I havent seen Bob working recently.C) Bob is not satisfied with his new job.D) Bob got lost after taking the new job.41. A) Two people lived there last semester.B) There are 3 people living in the room now.C) The room can hold only two people.D) The room ought to be shared by four people.42. A) The manager thought Allan was too young to take the job.B) The manager realized Allan wasnt telling the truth.C) The manager knew Allans car was in bad condition.D) The manager believed the reason Allan told him.43. A) Nancy found the typing course satisfactory.B) Nancy stayed at home instead of taking the class.C) Nancy learned nothing in the class.D) Nancy was not interested in typing letters.44. A) Janet finds the bus is always very dirty.B) Janet doesnt like standing in the bus all the way.C) Janet thinks driving to work is quite enjoyable.D) Janet prefers driving because it is much quicker.45. A) Joe wants to open a new business.B) Joe doesnt like his present job.C) Joe is too tired to clear his driveway.D) Joe cant stand the cold weather here.46. A) Jane is always careless.B) Jane was hurt on her way to work.C) Jane used to go to work by bus.D) Jane had a car accident.47. A) Their rent was $400 at first.B) Their rent was $200 at first.C) Their rent was $600 at first.D) Their rent was $300 at first.48. A) John has already decided to buy a new car.B) John will still drive his old car.C) John will never get rid of his old car.D) John will start to save up for a new car.49. A) Mrs. Sawyer mailed the letter.B) Mrs. Sawyer bought some presents.C) Mrs. Sawyer did everything except posting the letter.D) Mrs. Sawyer drove directly to the cinema.50. A) She bought a tablecloth of wrong size.B) She dislikes the color of green.C) She will get a tablecloth at a lower price.D) She will get a tablecloth of another color.小短文综合练习1. A) Bob went fishing every time in order to eat fish.B) Bob was good at fishing and he liked it.C) Bob was interested in learning fishing.D) Bob would join his roommates in every activity.2. A) The show usually begins at 8:30.B) The show usually begins at 9:30.C) The show always lasts an hour.D) The show will finish at 11:30 tonight.3. A) The party wasnt held because many guests didnt come.B) Susan forgot to invite her friends to her party.C) Susan thought the party was not so bad as she expected.D) Susan thought the party was the worst one she had ever had.4. A) Billy was out when Anne telephoned him.B) Billy probably didnt tell Anne the truth.C) No one was at the bank that moment.D) No one knew where Billy was at that time. 5. A) John fell down and broke his leg.B) John was hurt by the burning candle.C) John became shortsighted due to the candle light.D) John was ill because he was too busy.6. A) Helen found her husband on the platform.B) Helen and her husband didnt catch the train.C) Helen met her husband at the information desk.D) Helen didnt know where to meet her husband.7. A) She found it was the worst hotel she had been in.B) She found she had been in wrong hotels.C) She found the hotel wasnt as bad as she expected.D) She found there was nothing wrong in the hotel.8. A) He was no time to go to the theatre now.B) He goes to the theatre once a week now.C) He used to go to the theatre once a month.D) He was less interested in plays than he used to be.9. A) She knows the language well.B) She doesnt speak the language often.C) She has given up learning English.D) She doesnt like opening her mouth.10. A) Eric is too old to climb mountains.B) Eric cant climb mountains as fast as he used to.C) Eric becomes less interested in mountain climbing.D) The mountain keeps growing higher.11. A) Bob doesnt want to work overtime.B) Bob knows how to get away from extra work.C) Bob is willing to work overtime.D) Bob cant find the way out of the office.12. A) They were not on vacation last year in order to save money.B) They bought a new house last year when on vacation.C) They will have their first baby next month.D) They can not afford to buy a new house now.13. A) Mr. Smith wont get any raise in his pay.B) Mr. Smith will look for a new well-paid job.C) Mr. Smiths raise will be less than $5 a day.D) Mr. Smiths pay will be raised by $ 5 a day.14. A) George is going to change his job.B) George is satisfied with his salary.C) George will not leave his present job.D) George prefers a job with high salary.15. A) Bill never does his homework early.B) Bill isnt going to do his homework.C) Bill always does his homework quickly.D) Bill is always late for handing in his homework.16. A) Alan is sure he can pass the examination.B) Alan doesnt think he can pass the examination.C) Alan would like to continue to study.D) Alan prefers working for his father.17. A) Frank has just found a new job.B) Frank cant afford losing his job again.C) Frank prefers working to visiting his parents.D) Frank is too busy with his work to go to London.18. A) Henry got up too late to meet his friend on time.B) Henry was 15 minutes late for the appointment.C) Henry didnt try his best to go there on time.D) Henry was late because of the poor bus service.19. A) Mary went to the concert, then to the party.B) Mary went to the party, then to the concert.C) The party stopped Mary from going to the concert.D) The party ended before the concert began.20. A) Lucy goes to work by bus.B) Lucy goes to work by car.C) Lucy goes to work on foot.D) Lucy goes to work by bicycle.21. A) The hotel was as bad as what she had imagined.B) The hotel was better than what she had imagined.C) There was nothing she liked in the hotel.D) She had been in worse hotels before.22. A) Ted finally gave up his plan.B) Ted went to London this year.C) Ted is too busy to go to London.D) Ted has no idea of where to travel.23. A) Barbaras friend gave her a typewriter.B) Barbaras mother helped her type.C) Barbara is lucky to have a typewriter.D) Barbaras mother gave her a typewriter.24. A) Mike was talking with Carol.B) Ted was Carols cousin.C) Carol was from New York.D) Susan was talking with Ted and Carol.25. A) Adam paid $40 for his sweater.B) Adam didnt buy it until the next day.C) Adam bought a special sweater.D) Adam regretted buying the sweater for $60.26. A) John lost much weight because he traveled a lot.B) John lost much weight because he trained hard.C) John lost much weight because he worked too much.D) John lost much weight because he went on a diet.27. A) Mary finds her lessons a waste of time.B) Mary thinks her piano lessons rewarding.C) Her teacher spends much time with Mary.D) Her teacher is talking about Marys progress.28. A) He is wearing a blue suit now.B) He prefers the brown necktie.C) He hasnt decided on which tie to buy.D) He likes the blue color best.29. A) The bus has broken down and was delayed.B) The bus was in a terrible accident.C) The bus will probably arrive at 9:15.D) The bus must have left before 7:15.30. A) Peter is going to New York.B) Ellen knows when Peter is leaving for Paris.C) Peter went to Paris last week.D) Ellen hasnt decided when to meet Peter.31. A) George cannot play chess.B) George is a good chess player.C) George hates playing chess.D) George enjoys playing chess.32. A) John will work late tonight.B) John will take his typewriter to the repair shop.C) Johns roommate doesnt allow him to type in the room.D) Johns roommate cant sleep well at night.33. A) David once studied in New York.B) David once studied in New Mexico.C) David is working in New York now.D) David is studying in New Mexico now.34. A) Frank cant find the time to read.B) Frank cant get the books he needs.C) Frank doesnt like history.D) Frank must read a lot of books.35. A) Mrs. White is still sick in bed.B) Mrs. White is going out today.C) Mrs. White always complains.D) Mrs. White is better today.36. A) The movie will not be shown.B) All the tickets for the movie were sold.C) Mr. and Mrs. Smith are not interested in the movie.D) Mr. and Mrs. Smith have no time to see the film.37. A) Anne exchanged the dress because she didnt like the color.B) Anne exchanged the dress because it was too small.C) Anne exchanged the dress because it was too large.D) Anne exchanged the dress because it was too expensive.38. A) Mrs. Norman hasnt bought her son a gift yet.B) Mrs. Norman bought her son a book.C) Mrs. Norman wont buy anything for her husband.D) Mrs. Norman might buy her husband a book.39. A) She didnt like singing public.B) Shes not good at singing.C) Shes too shy to sing a song.D) Shes eager to sing a song.40. A) The train for London started at 9:00.B) The train for London started at 9:30.C) The train for London started at 10:00.D) The train for London started at 10:30.41. A) Ted wont go to work because he was sick.B) Ted wont go to work because hes on holiday.C) Ted wont go to work because he doesnt like his job.D) Ted wont go to work because hes going to play golf.42. A) Ellen is too old to remember peoples names.B) Ellen has escaped from being caught by them.C) Ellen cant remember their names.D) Ellen doesnt want to see them again.43. A) Bill doesnt like flying in the air.B) Bill is afraid of traveling alone.C) Bill doesnt like carrying his luggage.D) Bill is worried about losing his luggage.44. A) Carol believes what the announcer says.B) Carol wont do what the announcer says.C) Carol goes the way as usual.D) Carol didnt listen to the radio this morning.45. A) Shell go to the concert.B) Shell go to a party.C) Shell visit her neighbors.D) Shell watch her neighbors children.46. A) Bob returned home at 5:00.B) Bob returned home at 6:00.C) Bob returned home at 8:00.D) Bob returned home at 10:00.47. A) Mary bought two boxes of chocolate.B) Mary bought three boxes of chocolate.C) Mary bought four boxes of chocolate.D) Mary bought five boxes of chocolate.48. A) She doesnt like her black dress.B) The black dress doesnt fit her.C) The red dress is better for the occasion.D) She often wears the red dress.49. A) The doctors office is closed on Frida