大学英语听力教程上册unit11原文及答案.doc

Unit ElevenPart One Statements Complete each of the statements with what you hear and choose A or B that explains th word or phrase in bold. 1. The poor mother didnt know what had come up until her sons body was shipped back. ( A ) 2. She made it to the airport just in time to catch her plane. ( A ) 3. You can ask him again if you like, but it wont make any difference-hell still say no. ( B ) 4. I was trying to make up a good excuse for being so late. ( A ) 5. Climbers set up many tents at the foot of the mountain which they can sleep in at night. ( A) 6. Since her husband and son were killed in the battle, the woman has led a tragic life. ( B ) 7. I spotted one of my friends in a crowd though we had not seen each other for 15 years. ( A ) 8. Children plunged into the swimming pool and enjoyed themselves. ( B ) 9. After examining carefully, the doctor prescribed the patient a lot of medicine and a long rest. ( A ) 10. The day before yesterday, he fell off his bike and brushed his leg. ( B )Part Two DialoguesDialogue One Changing the Time of Our Appointment Smith: Hello, Mr. Brown. This is Smith speaking. Brown: Hello! Smith: Im very sorry, but something has come up and I wont be able to keep my appointment with you on Tuesday evening. Brown: All fight. Smith: I wonder if we could change the time of our appointment to sometime early next week. Brown: Certainly. What about next Monday? Smith: Morning or afternoon? Brown: Morning, I think. Smith: That would be fine. Can we make it at nine?Brown: Yes. I think so.I. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear, l. Whats the original time of the appointment? ( B ) 2. Who wants to change the appointment? ( A ) 3. How does the man want to change the appointment? ( C ) 4. Why does the man want to change the appointment? ( C ) 5. When will they meet? ( B )II. Listen to the dialogue again and answer the following questions with Yes or No. l. Does the man feel very sorry to change the appointment? ( Yes ) 2. Does the other man agree to change the appointment? ( Yes ) 3. Are they discussing the matter by telephone? ( Yes ) 4. Will they cancel the appointment? ( No )5. Will the two men meet at nine some day next time to discuss another appointment? ( No)Dialogue Two At the Circus Dona: This is exciting. Ive never been to a circus before. I feel like Im 16 now. Jack: Youre already in your early 30s. Dona: You dont have to tell me! Jack: No hard feelings, OK? Dona: OK. Where shall we go now? Weve been to the Magic House, Witchs Cottage, Sn Man, Satans Castle, and Hypnotist. Jack: What do you want to see now? Dona: What is that huge tent over there? Jack: Lets go and find out. Dona: Oh, its for the evening show. Jack: Are you interested in the animal shows and tricks? Dona: Thats why were here, isnt it? Do you think we can still get good seats? Jack: That makes no difference, since weve decided to watch it. Dona: What time does it begin? Jack: Six-thirty. Dona: We still have one hour. What shall we do now? Jack: Are you hungry? Dona: No, but I wouldnt mind having a hot dog or something to drink. Jack: Theres a hot dog stand.I, Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear.1. How old is the woman? ( C )2. How does the woman feel about the circus? ( B )3. When will the circus begin? ( A )4. Whats the huge tent used for? ( C )5. How many people are there at the circus? ( A )II, Listen to the dialogue again and write r for True or F for False for each statement you hear.1. They often go to the circus. ( F )2. They will spend some time to find good seats. ( F )3. The lady likes animal shows and tricks. ( T )4. The lady finds what the tent is for. ( T )5. Before the show, they will have something to eat. ( T )Dialogue ThreeYou Should Think About ItSylvia: Weve got a new manager in our department.Larry: Oh? You hoped to get that job, didnt you?Sylvia: Yes, I did.Larry: Im sorry. Thats too bad. Who is it? Who got the job, I mean?Sylvia: Someone called Drexler. Carl Drexler. Hes been with the company only two years. Ivebeen here longer. And I know more about the job, too!Larry: Hmm, why do you think they gave it to him and not to you?Sylvia: Because Im the wrong sex, of course!Larry: You mean you didnt get the job because youre a woman?Sylvia: Yes, that was probably it! It is unfair.Larry: What sort of clothes does he wear?Sylvia: A dark suit. White shirt. A tie. Why?Larry: Perhaps that had something to do with it.Sylvia: You mean you think I didnt get the job because I come to work in jeans and a sweater?Larry: Its possible, isnt it?Sylvia: Do you really think I should wear different clothes?Larry: Well. perhaps you should think about it.Sylvia: Why should I wear a skirt? Or a dress?Larry: Im not saying you should. Im saying you should think about it. Thats all!Sylvia: Why should I do that? Im good at my job! Thats the only important thing!Larry: Hmm. Perhaps it should be the only important thing. But it isnt. Not in this company.I. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to each of the questions you heat 1. What did Sylvia hope to do? ( B ) 2. How long has she been working in the company? ( C ) 3. Who knows more about the job? ( A ) 4. What does Larry suggest Sylvia should do? ( A ) 5. Whats the influence of dress on ones job? ( C )II. Listen to the dialogue again and fill in the blanks with the information you hear. In Sylvias minds, she cant become the new manager of her department just because she is the wrong sex, though she has been with the company for a long time. But in fact, its because she works in jeans and a sweater. In her company, its important not only to be good at ones job but also to be well-dressed.Part Three Passages.Passage One Locked in My School I wont forget that day. It happened when I was a little boy. I was six years old and I was studying in an elementary school. We used to finish the class at 12:30 p.m. That day when we were getting in line to leave school, my best friend and I were pushing our classmates. We were really having fun, but the teacher saw us and said, Go to the end of the line and calm down. If you dont, Ill call your parents, okay? I thought she meant to sit down and wait for her and then I could go home. After a while, I realized the teacher wasnt coming back because the school was closed with me inside. I was afraid and really didnt know what to do, but that wasnt the problem. The problem was my father. He was looking for me around the school and at all my friends houses. He couldnt find me because he didnt have any idea where I was. Finally, my dad found me because one of my friends who saw me sitting in the classroom told my father about that. I can only say that from that day on I did not have any problems.I. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear,l. Where was the boy studying? ( B )2. Why did the teacher stop the boy? (A)3. How did the boy feel when he stayed at school by himself ? ( D )4. Who helped the father find his son? ( C )5. Why was the boy locked in his school? ( D )II, Listen to the passage again and write T for True or F for False for each statement you hear. 1. The boy will remember the day for his whole life. ( T ) 2. The teacher asked the boy to wait for her. ( F ) 3. The father came angrily to the school and found his son there. ( F ) 4. The boy arrived at home very late that day. ( T ) 5. From that day on, the boy had no trouble any longer. ( T )Passage TwoGrandfather Was in a Car Accident When I was seven years old, I used to listen to my grandfathers experiences, and I was very impressed with them. He usually made them up, but once he told me about something that happened to him in real life. He was driving to his farm. It was a rainy day, and there was lots of mist. He couldnt see anything when suddenly he crashed into another car. The accident happened close to a little town. The people who lived in that town came to the car to see if the people were injured. No one was able to help my grandfather. All of those people were staring at the cars. My grandfather needed help because he was trapped between the heater and the door. He didnt ask for help, but the man who was in the other car called for help. Just one person came close to the cars, and he asked if they were okay. He didnt move my grandfather, but he started a conversation with my grandpa in order to make him think about other things till the ambulance arrived. As it turned out, my grandpa and the man he crashed his car with were okay. Fortunately, they were only slightly injured.I. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear. 1. Where did the accident happen? ( A ) 2. Why did the accident happen? ( D ) 3. Why didnt the people help my grandpa? ( C ) 4. Why did the person speak to my grandpa? ( D ) 5. Whats the passage mainly about? ( B )II. Listen to the passage again and complete the following sentences with the information you hear. 1. He usually made them up, but once he told me about something that happened to him in real life. 2. He couldnt see anything when suddenly he crashed into another car. 3. My grandfather needed help because he was trapped between the heater and the door. 4. As it turned out, my grandpa and the man he crashed his car with were okay. 5. Fortunately, they were only slightly injured.Passage Three The Titanic The great ship Titanic, sailed for New York from Southampton on April 10th, 1912. She was carrying 1,316 passengers and a crew of 891. Even by modem standard, the 46,000-ton Titanic was great one. At that time, however, she was not only the largest ship that had ever been built, but was regarded to be unsinkable, for she had sixteen water-fight compartments. Even if two of these were flooded, she would still be able to float. The tragic sinking of this great ship will always be remembered for she went down on her first voyage with heavy loss of life. Four days after setting out, while the Titanic was sailing across the icy waters of the North Atlantic, a huge iceberg was suddenly spotted by a lookout. After the warning had been given, the great ship turned sharply to avoid the huge wall of ice which rose over 10 feet out of the water beside her. Suddenly, there was a slight trembling sound from below, and the captain went down to see what had happened. The noise had been so weak that no one thought the ship had been damaged Below, the captain realized to his horror that the Titanic was sinking rapidly, for five of her 16 water-tight compartments had already been flooded. The order to give up ship was given and hundreds of people plunged into the icy water. As there were not enough life-boats for everybody, 1,500 live were lost.I. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear, 1. Where did the terrible accident take place ? ( A ) 2. How many compartments were there in the Titanic? ( B ) 3. What caused the accident in the ocean? ( C ) 4. How many people survived the accident? ( D )5. What does the passage mainly tell us? ( A )II. Listen to the passage again and answer the following questions. 1. Why wont the sinking of the Titanic be never forgotten? Because she went down on her first voyage with heavy loss of life. 2. What did people think of the Titanic when she set out? She was regarded as unsinkable. 3. When did the accident happen? Four days after she set out. 4. What did people do after they got the order to give up the great ship? They plunged into the icy water. 5. Why couldnt so many people escape from the accident? Because there were not enough life-boats for everybody.Part Four Idioms and ProverbsI. In this part, you will hear ten idioms or proverbs. Listen carefully and write them down.1. Nothing is impossible for a willing heart.2. Two heads are better than one.3. Constant dropping wears the stone.4. Where there is life. there is h5. All things are difficult before they are easy.6. A contented mind is a perpetual feast.7. Actions speak louder than words.8. The calm before the storm.9. A good beginning is half the battle.10. A lazy youth, a lousy age.II. In this part, you will hear ten sentences. In each sentence there is one idiom that is give below. Listen and guess its meaning from the context.Script: 1. After four years of marriage, the husband showed his color and turned out to be a lazy and cruel person. 2. I could not help laughing when I saw the man knitting, because he had a hand like a foot. 3. He likes challenging things, so surely he will not accept the job, because it is a childs playfor him. 4. When I got home, I was wet thoroughly, because on the way home it rained cats and dogs, but I forgot to take my umbrella. 5. The young man was punished severely, because he fell down on the job, which led to the companys great loss. 6. Although we succeed, we should not walk on air but go on with efforts. 7. The man lost $1000 in the gambling house that day, and the next day, he went there again with all his property, but unfortunately, he lost his shirt. 8. In order to be promoted more quickly, he does anything, even sell friends down the river, 9. Jack didnt know why his girl friend took French leave though he loved her so deeply. 10. After being lost in the forest for eight days, the exploring team members were at the end of their rope and had nothing to eat or drink. Keys: 1. was revealed for what one is 2. be awkward 3. very easy 4. poured rain 5. did something poorly 6. be self-satisfied; complacent 7. lost all of ones money 8. do something for personal interest at the expense of friends 9. left without saying goodbye 10. in difficultyPart Five Exercises for HomeworkI. Short Conversations In this part, you will hear ten short conversations. Each of them is followed by a question. After the question, you are supposed to choose a correct answer from the four choice,1. M: Hi! How are you? W: Fine, thanks. And you?M: Just fine. Where are you going?W: To the library.M: OK. Ill see you later. So long.W: So long.O: Where is the woman going? ( B )2. M: Well, hello, stranger! Have you moved or something? W: No. I went to California a few weeks ago. M: Oh, really? Where did you go? W: Los Angeles. I stayed with my brother. Q: What did the woman do? ( B )3. W: Excuse me, is this seat taken? M: No, it isnt. W: Would you mind moving over one, so my friend and I can sit together? M: No, not at all. W: Thanks a lot. Q: What is the man asked to do? ( D )4. W: When shall I say that you will arrive? M: Tell them that I plan to be there by tomorrow afternoon. W: Shall I have them make a hotel reservation for you? M: No need, I made one last week by telephone. W: Well, have a good trip. M: Thank you. Q: When will the man arrive there? ( D )5. W: Did you hear the latest news about Danny? M: No. What happened to him? W: Nothing happened to him exactly. Hes moved to Seattle. M: To Seattle? Thats a long way from here! Q: Who moved to Seattle? ( A )6. W: Did you watch the game last night? M: I sure did. W: I think it was one of the best games Ive ever seen. M: Me too. I thought both teams played super ball. Too bad one had to lose. W: Yeah. I thought they were evenly matched. Q: Which of the following is true? ( D )7. W: It looks like its going to be sunny. M: Yes, its much better than yesterday. W: They say were going to get some rain later. M: Oh, lets just hope it stays warm. Q: What weather do they like? ( B )8. W: Is anyone helping you? M: No. Im looking for a blue raincoat, size 36. W: Im afraid we dont have any left. M: Will you be getting more in? W: Yes. Try us again next Monday. Q: What size does the customer want? ( D )9. M: Excuse me. I wonder if you can help me. W: Sure. What is it? M: I want to have my hair cut, but I cant find a barbershop. W: I know where one is. Come on-Ill show you. Q: What is the woman going to do? ( C )10. M: I wonder if you can help me. Im looking for a room. W: Yes. Ive got a small room. M: How much do you charge? W: $35.00 a week, but I dont allow smoking. M: OK. Can I see the room now? W: Would you mind waiting? Im on the telephone. Q: Whats the woman doing? ( B )II. Passages Passage One Cultures Every culture is made up of different groups to which people belong. Culture affects the way people act when they are with others. Our culture affects the way our society is organized and the groups that exist within that society. Different cultures have different kinds of groups. The family, the educational system, and the government are three important groups in which people act together. All of these affect the way we act. In return, we affect what our families, schools, and governments do. The family is perhaps the most important social institution. The family provides food, shelter, love and training for the young. In a society, people set limits on their own behavior. For this reason, all