新世纪视听说第三册b3u1d

1、新世纪视听说B3U1-DPart I Listening Comprehension ( 14 minutes ) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear several conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After eac

2、h question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.1. A) The man.B) The woman.C) John.D) All the class. Script: A: How many students in our class are going to the picnic?B: All except John.正确答案：C学生答案：C 得分：2

3、分 2. A) Helping a tourist.B) Selling watches.C) Booking air tickets.D) Watching a film. Script: A: Roundtrip to Seoul, two business class, please.B: What day is it?正确答案：C学生答案：C 得分：2分 Questions 3 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Script: A: Hi, Jessica. Where have you been?B: Par

4、is. My boyfriend and I went back only yesterday.A: Then it must be exciting. Tell me about it.B: Ah . its . a terrible trip. I dont even want to mention it.A: Eh? What happened?B: After we arrived at Paris, we were arranged to live in a cheap hotel. The windows overlooked a parking lot. But the broc

5、hure said we could see Eiffel Tower!A: Thats bad. But did you sleep well?B. I dont think so. There was a parking lot, remember? Every night we were disturbed by the noises made by all kinds of cars.A: Then . what about the food?B: Not as bad as the hotel, but much more expensive than I thought.A: Wh

6、ere did you go, Eiffel Tower, Louvre?B: Yeah, we did go to some well-known places. But it kept raining last week and . you know . the weather ruined everything.A: Im sorry to hear that.B: And the worst part is, I couldnt find my passport at the airport when we were about to go back to New York. Then

7、 I called the hotel and they found it in my room, under the pillow. That was the only good news I had in Paris. A: Oh, dear. I cant believe it.3. Jessica went to _ for traveling.A) TokyoB) ParisC) New YorkD) London 正确答案：B学生答案：B 得分：2分 4. Jessica thinks the food is _.A) as bad as the hotelB) not healt

8、hyC) the worst part of the travelD) too expensive 正确答案：D学生答案：A 得分：0分 5. Where did Jessica leave her passport?A) In her hotel room.B) At home.C) At the airport.D) At Louvre. 正确答案：A学生答案：A 得分：2分 Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear several short passages. At the end of each passage, you

9、 will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Passage OneQuestions 6 to 10 are based on the passage you have just heard.Script: Before you fly to China,

10、 you should know that the national airline is Air China. As is true of any flight, travelers should confirm their return flight reservations; otherwise they would have problems. Also, be prepared for a long flight. A nonstop from New York to Beijing lasts 14 hours while a flight to Shanghai lasts up

11、 to 18 hours. There are four airport hubs within China: Beijing, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong. Each airport includes taxis, public and shuttle buses, duty free shops, banks, post offices, business and Internet facilities and bars and restaurants. Important to

12、 note is the departure tax, which is paid in Chinese currency, or RMB, only. Once you are in China, you can take many kinds of transportation like rail, sea and automobile. Railways are the major means of transportation throughout China. The trains are inexpensive, safe and well maintained operating

13、 between major cities. There are three types of trains, the Express option being the best of the three. There are four varieties of fare: hard seat, soft seat, hard sleeper and soft sleeper. Children under 3 feet tall travel free and those under 4 feet pay a quarter of the fare. Train travel is ofte

14、n a comfortable experience although it takes much time, due to the distance between major cities. National plane travel saves your time. Flights from Shanghai to Beijing, Hong Kong to Shanghai and Guangzhou to Shanghai are about 2 hours; however, the roundtrip travel costs 350 dollars. Although expr

15、ess train travel between these cities ranges from 12 to 18 hours, the prices are much lower, between 15 to 30 dollars.6. It takes _ to travel from New York to Shanghai by air.A) 14 hoursB) 18 hoursC) 24 hoursD) 40 hours Script: It takes _ to travel from New York to Shanghai by air.正确答案：B学生答案：B 得分：2分

16、 7. Which one is NOT an airport hub within China?A) Beijing.B) Shanghai HongqiaoC) Shenzhen.D) Shanghai Pudong. Script: Which one is NOT an airport hub within China?正确答案：C学生答案：B 得分：0分 8. _ types of fare are available if one travels in China by train.A) ThreeB) FourC) FiveD) Six Script: _ types of fa

17、re are available if one travels in China by train.正确答案：B学生答案：B 得分：2分 9. How much does a child between 3 and 4 feet tall pay for a train trip?A) Nothing.B) A quarter of the fare.C) A third of the fare.D) Half of the fare. Script: How much does a child between 3 and 4 feet tall pay for a train trip?正确

18、答案：B学生答案：C 得分：0分 10. How much does a round trip from Hong Kong to Shanghai cost?A) About 200 dollars.B) About 250 dollars.C) About 300 dollars.D) About 350 dollars. Script: How much does a round trip from Hong Kong to Shanghai cost?正确答案：D学生答案：B 得分：0分 Passage TwoQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the pa

19、ssage you have just heard.Script: Passage One If you are having your first business travel, you may feel excited, anxious, or even scared. Preparation is the key to success for any business traveler whether you are an experienced traveler or beginner traveler. Here are my suggestions for preparing f

20、or any business trip. Before traveling, research your travel destination and take advantage of free time you may have. On a recent trip to New Haven, I had a few free hours to myself before my plane departed. Ahead of time, I researched a few good restaurants that I wanted to try. I downloaded a Yal

21、e walking tour to my cell phone so I could see the campus and take pictures. You may have friends or relatives close to your travel destination. Take their information in case you have an opportunity to see them. Often, business trips are too busy for you to do anything besides going to work, going

22、to dinner, and sleeping. However, sometimes you may have delays or cancellations. You should also check the weather. It may be nice when you are departing for your trip. The weather on your return trip may be a whole other story. There are a few other things to keep in mind when you go on trips. Tra

23、veling on the company can be a great way to see the world. Its not a vacation. Business trips can be exhausting! If you are going on a trip for training, you will probably have a few hours of free time each night. You can take this opportunity to know more people. Later you can go back to your hotel

24、 room to do work. You could also take advantage of sporting events, shows, or music in the area. With everything well planned, the business travel will be part of your sweet memory.11. _ need preparations for a business travel.A) Only those having their first business travelsB) Only those traveling

25、less than once a monthC) Both first-time travelers and experienced travelersD) All except very experienced travelers Script: _ need preparations for a business travel.正确答案：C学生答案：C 得分：2分 12. What did the speaker do before traveling on a recent trip to New Haven?A) The speaker found information about

26、restaurants.B) The speaker called some friends there.C) The speaker took pictures of the airport.D) The speaker booked the return ticket. Script: What did the speaker do before traveling on a recent trip to New Haven?正确答案：A学生答案：C 得分：0分 13. You should check the weather because _.A) the trip will be c

27、ancelled if the weather is badB) the weather on your return trip may be very differentC) you cannot play if the weather is not goodD) you will have to stay a few more days if the weather is not good Script: You should check the weather because _.正确答案：B学生答案：B 得分：2分 14. Which is TRUE about a business

28、trip?A) It is a great vacation.B) It is a good opportunity to train yourself.C) It is not expensive.D) It is exhausting. Script: Which is TRUE about a business trip?正确答案：D学生答案：D 得分：2分 15. You can _ with the free hours on a business trip.A) go to another cityB) have a vacationC) go shoppingD) listen

29、to music Script: You can _ with the free hours on a business trip.正确答案：D学生答案：B 得分：0分 Part II Oral Tasks ( 3 minutes ) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear several conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Listen carefully and then a

30、nswer the question.16. Whats wrong with the woman?思考/准备 学生答案：得分：0分。 您可以修改得分： 012345 17. Does she find her passport finally? Where did she put it?思考/准备 学生答案：得分：0分。 您可以修改得分： 012345 18. What did the women have to do first?思考/准备 学生答案：得分：0分。 您可以修改得分： 012345 19. Wheres her ticket?思考/准备 学生答案：得分：0分。 您可以修改得分

31、： 012345 Section B Directions: There is a short text shown on the computer screen (as is shown below). You are required to read the text aloud. Your voice will be recorded into the system. Youll have 1 minute for preparation and then you are required to begin reading when hearing the beginning signa

32、l sound and stop it when hearing the ending signal sound. Your reading should be limited in 1.5 minutes. Now you have 1 minute to prepare.20. I was recently hired for a job thats always been a dream of mine working for an airline at an airport. Itll pay my expenses for the next two years of college

33、and Ive always had a deep interest in air travel. I can travel on many airlines worldwide. The only thing I have to pay is taxes and fees internationally. The downside of an airline job is that I have to work five days a week and have Tuesdays and Wednesdays off. The other downside is that I cant tr

34、avel with my friends, since, well, they arent exactly flying for free and they arent going to pay for tickets for a 3-day trip on my days off. So what a pity!思考/准备 学生答案：得分：0分。 您可以修改得分： 012345678910 Section C Directions: Look at the picture below, which is about a beach and travelers. Suppose you are

35、 one of the travelers on the beach who is showing us the picture. Tell us how you got to the beach and what you did on the beach based on the picture and your imagination. Youll have 1 minute to prepare and another 2 minutes to complete your presentation. Now you have 1 minute to prepare.21. 思考/准备 学

36、生答案：得分：0分。 您可以修改得分： 012345678910 Part III Video Tasks ( 6 minutes ) Section A Directions: True or False. Watch the video clip and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).22. The most beautiful natural wonders Alejandra has seen are the glaciers in North America.A. TB. F正确答案

37、：B学生答案：A 得分：0分 23. Nick didnt climb to the top of the Matterhorn.A. TB. F正确答案：A学生答案：B 得分：0分 24. Catherine went to Niagara Falls for a family reunion.A. TB. F正确答案：B学生答案：A 得分：0分 25. The Golden Gate Bridge is in San Francisco.A. TB. F正确答案：A学生答案：A 得分：2分 26. Woo Sung looked over San Francisco Bay last year.A.