激动大学英语听说第一册听力原文

2021年1月24日发(作者：海湾地区)
.
大英听说教程

第一册

听力原文

Unit 1

Part A

Dialogue 1:

Bill: Hi, Mary!
Mary: Hi, Bill. How are you doing?
Bill: Fine, thanks. And you?
Mary: Just fine. Bill, I'd like you to meet my classmate, Bob Smith. Bob, this is my friend, Bill Jones.
Bill: Hello, nice to meet you.
Bob: Nice to meet you, too.

Dialogue 2:

Linda: Excuse me, are you Paul Johnson from London? I'm Linda Blake from Smith and Wells.
Paul: Yes, I am Paul Johnson. How do you do, Miss Blake?
Linda: How do you do, Mr. Johnson? May I introduce Charles Green to you? He's our sales manager.
Paul: Pleased to meet you, Mr. Green.
Mr. Green: It's a pleasure to meet you.
Dialogue 3:

Jack: Mum, I've brought one of my friends.
Mother: Ask him in, Jack.
Jack: Come and meet my family, Tom. Mum, this is Tom, my roommate.
Mother: Hello, Tom. It's good to know you.
Tom: How do you do, Mrs. Brown?
Jack: And this is my sister, Jane.

Part B

Talking about Studying English

At a gathering of students from China and some other countries, Yang Weiping and Virginia Wang, both first-year college students, are
talking about their learning of English.
Hello, my name is Yang Weiping. I'm a freshman at Peking University and I'm majoring in chemistry.
At college we have to study a foreign language. I choose English because I like listening to English programs on the radio and TV. I
also like British and American pop songs. Some day I hope to visit Britain and the United States.
I started learning English several years ago and I'm getting better at it. My favorite activity is listening, especially listening to songs and
stories. My big problem is, however, speaking. I feel nervous whenever I speak. And I never seem to know what to say when people talk
to me. But I've decided to overcome my shyness and learn to speak English by speaking as much as I can.
Hi, my name is Virginia Wang. I'm a library science major at the National University of Singapore. In our country, English is important.
It is one of the official languages and you have to be fluent in English to get a good job.
I've been studying English since high school. I'm good at reading because I like learning about new things and new ideas. There are so
many books and articles written in English. Our textbooks at the university are in English, too. I know writing is also very important, but
I find it really difficult.
When I graduate from the university I would like a job in the city library where I can read all kinds of new books.

Part C

How to Improve Listening Comprehension

Among the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, I find listening most difficult because I worry about the words I don't
know. Now I'm trying to focus on the general idea, not worrying about the new words. This makes me feel good, because I know I've
understood something. Then, I listen again carefully and if I have any problems I play the difficult parts again. In this way I come to
understand better both the main idea and the details of the listening text.


Unit 2

Part A

Dialogue 1:

—
It's a really wonderful evening. Thank you very much for inviting us.
—
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
—
Maybe we could get together sometime at my home.
—
Sounds nice.
Dialogue 2:

—
Great party, isn't it?
—
Yeah, really.
—
You look familiar to me. Have we met before?
—
I'm afraid not.
精选

.
Dialogue 3:

—
I'm afraid I have to go now.
—
So soon? Well, I enjoyed our talk together.
—
Me too.
Dialogue 4:

—
Excuse me, could you tell me the time?
—
It's half past 5 by my watch.
—
Thank you very much.
—
You're welcome.
Dialogue 5:

—
Is this seat taken?
—
Oh, let me move my stuff.
—
Aren't you Jack Brown? I'm Bill, Bill Stone.
—
Oh, hello, Bill. Fancy meeting you here!
Dialogue 6:

—
Hi, Jack. So good to see you.
—
Oh, hi, Andy. It's been quite a while since we saw each other last. How're things with you?
—
Just fine. What've you been doing these years?
—
Well, I've been studying for my PhD degree here at the university.
—
That's wonderful.

Statement 1:


May I introduce Miss Jones to you?
Statement 2:


John Davis was born in California in 1930.
Statement 3:


I can't agree with you more.
Statement 4:


My birthday is on June 20th.
Statement 5:


Paul, is your sister married?
Statement 6:


Look, here comes Mr. Black, our sales manager.
Statement 7:


Bob isn't in the library right now.
Statement 8:


Mr. Taylor is said to be leaving for South Africa soon.
Statement 9:


Pass me the beer, please.
Statement 10:


I was wondering if you could help Anna with her music lessons.

Part B

How to Improve Your Conversation Skills

To speak to people in a foreign language requires courage and a willingness to make errors. Some people are so afraid of making
mistakes that they never open their mouths. And that's the biggest mistake of all. Now if you have courage and are ready to make a few
errors, what do you say?
First of all, you have to open the conversation. Finding an appropriate topic is half the battle. Some topics, such as the weather and
news, work well. But others, such as age, money or people's appearance do not. The following are some good ways to open a
conversation.
Weather -- It sure is cold today, isn't it?
News -- Did you hear about that terrible forest fire?
A conversation in a foreign language doesn't always go smoothly. Sometimes your partner talks too fast and you find it difficult to
follow. Not to worry, though. You can always ask your partner to repeat what he has said or to speak more slowly. For example,
me, but could you say that again? I didn't catch it.
At the end of a conversation you need to find a way to close it in a polite way.
to you

Part C

How to Improve Your Conversation Skills

To speak to people in a foreign language requires courage and a willingness to make errors. Some people are so afraid of making
mistakes that they never open their mouths. And that's the biggest mistake of all. Now if you have courage and are ready to make a few
errors, what do you say?
精选

.
First of all, you have to open the conversation. Finding an appropriate topic is half the battle. Some topics, such as the weather and
news, work well. But others, such as age, money or people's appearance do not. The following are some good ways to open a
conversation.
Weather -- It sure is cold today, isn't it?
News -- Did you hear about that terrible forest fire?
A conversation in a foreign language doesn't always go smoothly. Sometimes your partner talks too fast and you find it difficult to
follow. Not to worry, though. You can always ask your partner to repeat what he has said or to speak more slowly. For example,
me, but could you say that again? I didn't catch it.
At the end of a conversation you need to find a way to close it in a polite way.
to you

Unit 3

Part A

Maggie likes swimming but she doesn't care for skiing. She loves flying on planes and traveling by train but she hates getting on buses
because they are too crowded and dirty. She is not interested in playing the piano and she prefers reading to playing computer games. She
loves going to Chinese restaurants and her favorite food is spicy Sichuan bean curd. After work she is keen on listening to music. She
prefers light music to rock, because light music makes her feel relaxed. She enjoys watching TV in the evening. She thinks a lot of news
programs but sitcoms are the last kind of thing for her to watch.

Question 1:


I've never been abroad.
Question 2:


Mrs Johnson's children usually pray before they eat.
Question 3:


The city of Dalian impressed me because it's so clean.
Question 4:


The traffic in the city should be better.
Question 5:


Mother told Mary not to speak so quickly.
Question 6:


I think my listening has improved a lot.
Question 7:


What a pleasant idea!
Question 8:


The shoe shop is at the corner of the street.
Question 9:


After I graduated I got a job in the City Bank.
Question 10:


I'm not an English major but I like English a lot

Part B

Accommodation for College Students

R: Good morning. Can I help you?
S: Yes, please. I'm a new student and I'd like to have some information about the ... em ... the accommodation for students.
R: Right. The university provides two types of accommodation, halls of residence and self-catering accommodation.
S: How much does it cost for the self-catering accommodation?
R: For a single room, thirty- seven pounds eighty-six per week, that's about five forty-one a day. For a double room, it's fifty-two
seventy-eight per week. This will apply throughout this academic year.
S: I'd like to stay in the self-catering accommodation. How far is that from the residence to the university?
R: It all depends. The residences at 36 Elms Road and 110 Palm Road are about one and a half miles from the university main site and the
Freemen's Common Houses at William Road are half a mile.

S: When do I need to apply?
R: Are you an undergraduate or a postgraduate?
S: Undergraduate.
R: Then you should apply for it as soon as possible, since places in university-owned accommodation are limited and if you don't apply
before the end of the month, you are not likely to get a place.
S: Could you possibly tell me what to do, if no vacancy is available?
R: Yes, you may consider private accommodation. The university runs an Accommodation Information Office and its staff will help you.
S: Where's the office?
R: In the Students' Union Building.
S: Whom can I contact?
R: Mr. Underwood. David Underwood, the manager of the accommodation information office.
精选

.
S: Thank you very much.
R: You are welcome.

Questions:

1. What does the dialogue mainly tell us?

2. Which of the following is not included in the dialogue?
3. What would the student probably do right after the conversation?

Part C

What College Professors Do


College professors are often believed to lead easy lives of quiet thinking while teaching one or two classes every week. But college
professors do much more than go to class. The average professor spends between six and fifteen hours in the classroom weekly. And that
same college professor works from sixty to eighty hours a week.
Because they must remain current in their fields, professors spend part of that time reading, reading, reading. That leads to additional
hours during which they revise and update their class lecture notes. It takes far longer to prepare notes than to deliver them in class.
Professors may spend time conducting experiments, working on college projects, or advising students. They may be writing books, articles,
or papers for delivery at conventions.
When not in the classroom or in the office, professors are still working, behind closed doors in committee sessions or at home grading
papers and preparing for tomorrow's classes. To accept this sort of schedule willingly, they must feel strongly about the importance of the
college experience.
Statements:

1. College professors actually lead a busy life, while teaching.
2. Usually professors spend about sixty to eighty hours a week in the classroom.
3. Professors spend part of their time in reading and studying, because they always feel their knowledge needs to be improved and
updated.
4. College professors have to do all kinds of things besides their usual load of teaching.
5. In order to remain as professors, they may spend their time in writing books and articles.
6. Professors are always working when not in the classroom or in the office.
7. Professors have to accept their busy schedule willingly, if they want to be qualified for their jobs.

Unit 4

Part A

Dialogue 1:

(At a party)
A: Great party, isn't it?
B: Yeah, super. Everyone seems to be having a good time.
A: They do, don't they?By the way, do you know that girl talking to Jack?
B: Who? Oh, that's Mary. She lives in our dormitory.
A: She's very pretty. Don't you think so?
B: Yes, and clever, too. One of the best students in her class, I believe.
A: Do you know her well?
B: Quite well, shall I introduce you to her?
A: That'd be nice.

Dialogue 2:

M: When are you leaving for Australia, Diana?

W: In just two weeks. And I'm so excited. But there are still one or two things I need to do before I go.
M: Like what?
W: Like going to the travel agent and figuring out what to do with my apartment while I'm gone.
M: Your apartment? Perhaps you can sublet it.
W: Yeah, but who to?
M: Hmm, let me think. Oh, I know just the person. An old friend of mine, Peter Jones, is coming here to do some research this summer,
from June through August.
W: That's exactly when I'll be away. Sounds ideal. When could you talk to him about it?
M: Well, I'll be calling him later this week, anyway. I'll mention it to him then.
W: Thanks a lot. Come to think of it, Michael, shall we have a get- together with Tom and Catherine this weekend?
M: Good idea! Let's do that.

Question 1:

Remember to put down the zip code when you address the envelope. Mine is 92381.

Question 2:

Sally's aunt has just come back from France. Now she's staying at the Park Hotel, Room 2608.

Question 3:

Mr. Davis lives at 1540, Water Street.

精选

.
Question 4:

It usually takes about 75 minutes to get to the airport from here.

Question 5:

The new coat cost me 156 yuan.

Question 6:

The Tower of London is 900 years old.

Question 7:

Mr. Baker has been working in the City Bank of New York for two years. He now has an annual income of $$84,200 / 84200.

Question 8:

New York is 1,735 / 1735 miles away from here.

Question 9:

Please get to the Shanghai Museum no later than 9:40 / twenty to ten /nine forty.

Question 10:

The clock in the reading room must be fast. It's 5:45 / five forty-five / a quarter to six by my watch

Part B

Small Talk Is Easy

A: Mike, guess what?
B: What?
A: Carol just invited me to a party at her house on Saturday.
B: Carol? You mean the pretty girl in your economics class?
A: Yeah.
B: Great! I'm sure you'll have a super time.
A: I'm not so sure.
B: What do you mean, John? I thought you really liked Carol.
A: I do. But I don't know her friends very well.
B: So get to know them.
A: But I'm no good at small talk.
B: Small talk is easy. You can learn.
A: By Friday?
B: Sure. I'll coach you. You just have to remember a few simple sentences.

A: I don't know. I have trouble remembering things. Especially when I meet people. I get nervous.

B: Don't worry. John. You can do it. You just need a few tips.
A: But what if I say something stupid?
B: Relax. You won't. But even if you do, it's all right. Everyone makes mistakes.
A: Yeah, especially me! What if I'm boring? No one wants to listen to a bore.
B: Hey, you're not giving a speech. You're just having a conversation. So just talk about something you know they are interested in.
A: That's the problem. I don't know what Carol's friends are interested in.
B: Let them tell you. If you let people talk about themselves, they'll think you are interesting.
A: You mean something like,
B: Well, you don't have to be that direct. For example, you can talk about the weather.
A: You can't be serious. The weather is boring.
B: It's a good excuse to find out what they like to do. On a rainy day, you say,
A: What if they just stayed home and read a book?
B: Then ask them about the book. You can ask if it was good. Ask if they liked it and why. Then talk about a book you really liked.
A: So that's what small talk is about, is it? Well, I'll give it a try. Thanks for the tips, Mike.
B: You're welcome. Have a good time at the party.

Questions:

1. What are the two speakers talking about?
2. What do you learn about John from the dialogue?
3. What is Mike doing?

Part C

Are You Calling about the Party?

Laura: Hello. This is Laura Davis speaking.
Simon: Oh, hello, Laura. This is Simon here. Simon Williams.
Laura: Oh, Simon. How nice to hear you. Are you calling about the party? You did get the invitation, didn't you?
Simon: Yes, thanks, I did. That's just it, I'm afraid. You see, I'm already tied up that evening.
Laura: Oh, really? That is a pity.
Simon: Yes. I'm afraid it's been planned for ages. You see, some friends of mine are coming to see me. I haven't seen them for a long time,
and you know... well... I managed to get some tickets for the opera, and I promised to take them out to dinner afterwards. I can't get out
of it, unfortunately. I wish I could.
精选

.
Laura: Oh, what a shame! We were looking forward to seeing you. Still, if you can drop in later with your friends, we'd love to see you.
Simon: Thanks. Well, I'll certainly try, but I don't think there's much chance. Actually I've sent you an e-mail to say I can't come.
Laura: Oh, have you? That's very kind, thanks. Well, keep in touch, Simon.
Simon: I will. Regards to James. And I hope the party goes well. Bye!
Laura: Thanks. Bye.
Statements:

1. Simon is calling because he hasn't got the invitation.
2. Simon will take his friends out to dinner after going to the opera.
3. Laura has made a promise to her friends and will not break her promise.
4. Both Laura and Simon will be rather busy that evening.
5. Laura and Simon agree to meet daily.

Unit 5

Part A

Dialogue 1:

－
Hello. 103-6215.
－
Hello. Is Cindy there?
－
No, she is out. Do you want me to take a message?
－
Yes, please. Tell her to call back David this afternoon, David Johnson.

Dialogue 2:

－
Hilton Hotel. Can I help you?
－
Mr. John Thomas, Room 1230, please!
－
I'll put you through. Sorry, Mr. Thomas isn't in at the moment. Can I take a message?
－
Tell him to call Bill Green at 415-389-1074 this evening. It's important.

Dialogue 3:

－
Hello, can I speak to Mary?
－
No, I'm afraid she's out. Could I know who is calling?
－
Well, this is Judy, her old classmate. Can I leave a message?
－
Certainly.
－
Please ask her to meet Judy outside the Art Museum at ten tomorrow morning.

Dialogue 4:

－
Hello.
－
Hi, Mrs. King. This is Tom here. Is John in?
－
Hello, Tom. I'm sorry John's out right now. Would you like to leave a message?
－
Yes. Tell him not to forget to come to my party this evening.
－
All right. I'll let him know about it as soon as he gets in.

Dialogue 1:

W: Front Desk. May I help you?
M: Could I have the number for the box office of Eastern Airlines, please?
W: Just a moment.
M: That's all right.
W: The number is 6247-2255.
M: Thank you very much.
W: You're welcome.
Q: What's the phone number that is inquired?


Dialogue 2:

W: 6471-2817.
M: Hello. Can I speak to Susan?
W: I'm sorry Susan is not in at the moment. Would you like to leave a message?
M: Well. Please ask her to call me at 5404-9982.
W: OK. I'll give her the message.
M: Thanks a lot.
W: Don't mention it.
Q: At what number will Susan call back?


Dialogue 3:

W: Number, please.
M: Oh, I'd like to make a collect call.
W: Where to?
M: San Francisco.
W: What number?
M: 415-566-1268.
精选

.
W: What's your name?
M: Wang Xing.
W: And where are you calling from?
M: 612-930-9608.
W: Hold the line, please.
Q: At what number is the man calling from?

Part B

A Business Call

A: Good afternoon. ABC Imports. May I help you?
B: Yes, may I speak to Mr. James Johnson, please?
A: I'm afraid Mr. Johnson isn't available right now. Would you like to leave a message?
B: This is Richard Alexander with Star Electronics. It's very important that he returns my call this afternoon.
A: Does he have your office number and your mobile phone number?
B: I think so, but let me give them to you again.
A: Okay.
B: My office number is 714-555-2000, my cell phone number is 909-555-2308. He can reach me at my office number before 6 p.m. or
anytime today on my mobile.
A: Very well, I'll give him your message as soon as he returns to the office.

Questions:

1. What can be learned from the telephone conversation you've just heard?
2. Who might be the person that has answered the phone call?

Part C

Good Luck Company

Secretary: Good Luck Company.
Applicant: I'm calling in connection with your post of computer sales representative. Your advertisement said that I should ring up first
for an interview.
Secretary: That's right. What are your qualifications?
Applicant: I have a degree in Computer Science.
Secretary: Do you have any relevant working experience?
Applicant: Yes, I have been a computer programmer in a trading company for three years.
Secretary: Can I have your name, please?
Applicant: Brian Tong.
Secretary: Okay, I've written down your information and I'll pass this on to our personnel department for further consideration before we
decide whether there will be an interview with you.
Applicant: When would you let me know the result?
Secretary: In about 2 weeks' time, I think. How can I contact you, Mr. Tong?
Applicant: You can call me at my office at 38839673 during office hours.
Secretary: 3-8-8-3-9-6-7-3. Okay, I'll let you know the result when I hear from the personnel department.
Applicant: Thank you. Good-bye.
Secretary: Good-bye.

Unit 6

Part A

M: Uh, listen, Ann, I was wondering if you could help me.
W: Yes?
M: Do you happen to know where I might buy a good painting?
W: Let me think for a minute. Oh, yes, there's a new gallery, down on Green Street, that deals with art of all kinds.
M: Oh, I know where you mean.
Q: What information does the man want to get?

Dialogue 2:

M: Hi, Mary. You look great! That's a beautiful dress you're wearing.
W: Thank you, Michael.
M: Where did you buy it? I'd like to get one for my wife.
W: I bought it at the No.1 Department Store.
M: Could I ask the price?
W: Sure. It cost 168 yuan.
Q: What information did the man get from the woman?

Dialogue 3:

W: Can I help you?
M: I need to buy a birthday present for my cousin, but I really don't know what to get.
W: Well, we have a special on ties. That's always a good gift.
精选

.
M: Sounds like a good idea.
Q: What does the woman suggest that the man should buy?

Dialogue 1:

－
How much is this blue tablecloth?
－
Twenty dollars and fifty cents.

Dialogue 2:

－
Can I help you?
－
Yes, I'd like this red vase. How much does it cost?
－
Fifty nine-five.

Dialogue 3:

－
How much does this mobile phone cost?
－
One hundred and seventy five dollars and forty cents.

Dialogue 4:

－
May I help you, sir?
－
Yes, I'd like to buy a coat for my father.
－
What do you think of this gray one? It's soft and comfortable.
－
How much is it?

－
Fifty dollars eighty cents.
－
OK, I'll take it.

Dialogue 5:

－
May I help you, Madam?
－
I like this sofa very much, but I was wondering if you could give me some discount.
－
If you really like it, I can give you 10% off. That will be 594 dollars.
－
All right. I'll take it.

Part B

Where Can We Find Women's Wear?

Mark: Excuse me, where can we find women's wear?
Receptionist: On the second floor. You can take the escalator on your right.
Mark: Thank you.
Salesperson: Good morning. Can I help you?
Ann: No, thanks. We're just looking.
Mark: How about this red dress, Ann? It's very fashionable.
Ann: I don't know. I'm not crazy about red. I think it's a bit too bright for me.
Salesperson: How about this white dress? It's a new arrival for the season.
Ann: Is it? It looks pretty. But is it very expensive?
Mark: Let me see the price tag. It says $$299.
Ann: That's too expensive for me. I'd like something below $$200.
Salesperson: What about this blue dress? It's on sale. It's 10% off, so it's only $$126.
Ann: Mmm. I like the color. Do you think it'll look good on me, Mark?
Mark: I think so. Why don't you try it on?
Salesperson: What size do you take?
Ann: Medium.
Salesperson: Here's a medium in blue. The fitting room is right behind you.
Ann:
(wearing the dress)
What do you think of it, Mark?
Mark: It's very nice. I think blue suits you. And it fits perfectly.
Ann: Great. I think I'll take it.
Mark: That's a good deal.
Salesperson: Will that be cash or charge?
Ann: Cash, please.

Questions:

did Ann and Mark go to the department store?
2. Which of the following can you infer from the conversation?
3. What did Ann seem to give first priority to in buying her dress?
4. How many dresses did Ann try on?
5. What can we learn from the conversation?

Part C

Defective Goods

The other day, Mrs. White bought some bed linen at a small store near her home. The store had a good reputation, and Mrs. White had
often shopped there before. But when she got home and examined the sheets, Mrs. White was shocked. One of them had a big hole in
the middle, and another was badly stained. And two others were frayed at the edges.
精选

.
As you can imagine, Mrs. White was very angry and she went back immediately to complain. When she arrived, the store was closed
and two other angry ladies were waiting outside. One of them told Mrs. White that she had bought some towels that morning, and the
other lady said that she had purchased a linen tablecloth. In both cases the goods were defective. A little later some other women joined
them, and they all told the same story.
Finally the storekeeper appeared and let them in. The poor man looked very worried. He became very nervous when the ladies
threatened to call the police, but he denied trying to cheat them. Then he explained what had happened. In his absence, the driver of a
delivery truck had mistaken his shop for a secondhand goods store and had delivered a load of used material from a nearby hotel. The
sales clerk had not bothered to check the delivery and had started selling the defective goods right away.

The storekeeper apologized for the mistake and promised to exchange the ladies' purchases and to refund half the price. Needless to
say he fired the careless assistant.

Questions:

1. What happened to the customer?
2. Which of the following reasons that the shopkeeper gave for the mistake is not true?
3. How did the storekeeper handle the customer's complaints?

Unit 7

Part A

Statements:

1. I don't think there's any problem for me to work on computers.
2. If I were you, I'd find a part-time job to earn some pocket money.
3. The salary is 1,600 yuan to start with and raises will be given according to ability.
4. I've only done some part-time jobs in supermarkets.
5. I guess to be a stewardess is no easy job.
6. I've never done any nursing but I love children.
7. In my opinion market research is very important if we want to increase the sales volume of our company.
8. It seems to me that this position would be a very good start for you.
9. There're many young people these days who can't find the jobs they want.
10. As to me I want a job in which I can use my English.
11. I assume you haven't had any work experience.
12. To qualify for the job of a tour guide, experience is very important.

Statement 1:

Let me take a quick look at your application.

Statement 2:

I often take a nap in the afternoon and then take a walk in a nearby park.

Statement 3:

You may not be friends with your roommates by the end of the year but you may be friends with them the year after.

Statement 4:

Sometimes it's too difficult to try to live together and be good friends at the same time.

Statement 5:

Finding an appropriate topic is half the battle.

Statement 6:

To speak to people in a foreign language requires courage and a willingness to make errors.

Statement 7:

A word or a nod from the good has more might than the eloquent speeches of others.

Statement 8:

Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.

Statement 9:

Better return home and make a net than long for fish by the waterside.

Statement 10:

A workman is known by his work.

Part B

We Have an Opening Now

(Steve is in the Personnel Department of the Atlas Raincoat Manufacturing Company.)
Ms. Campbell: Have a seat, Mr. Wells. Let me take a quick look at your application... I see that you want a part-time job.
Steve: That's right.
Ms. Campbell: We hire part-timers occasionally. How many hours a week do you want to work?
Steve: About fifteen or twenty.
Ms. Campbell: You're a junior at the university, I see. Also, you were a lifeguard for the past two summers.
Steve: Yes. But this year I have an apartment. So I need a job during the second year, too.
Ms. Campbell: Do you think you can handle both a job and school?
Steve: Well, I have a B average. Yes, I think I can do it.
精选

.
Ms. Campbell: Your references are very good. They say you're a hard worker and are very reliable.
Steve: I seldom miss work, and I'm always on time.
Ms. Campbell: Well, Steve, we have one opening now.
Steve: That's wonderful!
Ms. Campbell: We need a clerk in the mailroom.
Steve: That's fine.
Ms. Campbell: The job pays the minimum wage.
Steve: That's okay.
Ms. Campbell: However, it's on the night shift.
Steve: That's all right.
Ms. Campbell: The hours are 2 to 6 a.m., Monday through Friday.
Steve: That's...not so good.
Ms. Campbell: I know. What do you think? Are you interested?
Steve: Well, ...I often take a nap in the afternoon, and then I stay up late. I guess the hours are okay. When do I start?
Ms. Campbell: On Monday.
Steve: All right. Thank you.

Questions:

1. What do you know about the man from the dialogue?
2. What can be inferred about the man?
3. What is the man's attitude toward his work and study?

Part C

Unusual Interviewees

A recent survey asked vice-presidents and personnel directors of America's 100 largest corporations for their most unusual experiences
interviewing prospective employees. They included:
● A job applicant who challenged the interviewer to a fight.

● A job candidate who said he had never finished high school because he was kidnapped and kept in a closet in Mexico.

● A balding candidate who excused himself during the in
terview and then returned wearing a full hairpiece.
● A candidate who wore headphones to the interview and, when asked to remove them, explained that she could listen to the int
erviewer
and the music at the same time.
● A candidate who said she didn't have
time for lunch and then started to eat a hamburger and French fries in the interviewer's office.
● A clumsy candidate who fell and broke an arm during the interview.

● An applicant who interrupted the questioning to phone her doctor for advice.

● A candid
ate who dozed off during the interview.
● A candidate who refused to sit down and insisted on being interviewed standing up.

● A candidate who asked,

It was reported that all of them were hired.
Satements:

1. A candidate who failed to finish high school had been kidnapped to Mexico.
2. The candidate who had no time for lunch was given a hamburger and French fries.
3. The lady listening to music refused to remove her headphones.
4. A candidate broke his arm fighting with the interviewer.
5. The candidate who had little hair cared much for his appearance.
6. None of the interviewees was hired because they failed to satisfy the interviewers.

Unit 8

Part A

Dialogue 1:

－
Mr. Power's office.
－
Could I speak to Steve?
－
Steve? Nobody by that name works here. You've dialed the wrong number.
－
I'm sorry.
－
That's all right.
Q: Why did the man say sorry?

Di
alogue 2:

－
I'm sorry I was late for work, Mr. Smith, but I overslept.
－
How come, Linda?
－
My alarm clock didn't work this morning.
－
Well, it's OK this time. But it's disturbing the rest of your colleagues, you know.

－
Yes, I know. I won't let it happen again. I'm sorry.
－
That's all right.
Q: Why did Linda say sorry?

精选

.
Dialogue 3:

－
I heard that John quit his job this morning.
－
How do you know that?
－
I overheard him talking to Ms. Jones when I passed by the office. She was very annoyed about it.
－
What did John say to her?
－
He apologized again and again for not notifying her earlier.
Q: Why did John apologize to Ms. Jones?

Dialogue 4:

－
Mr. Baker, I can speak two foreign languages and I'm friendly on the phone. I'm the right person for the job as a secretary, I think.
－
But you've only just finished school and don't have any office experience. I'm sorry.
Q: Why did Mr. Baker say sorry?

Statement 1:

Yang Zhenning, born in Hefei, Anhui in 1922 was awarded the Nobel Prize in physics in 1957.

Statement 2:

Michael Jordan, the NBA greatest player, was born in 1963. He graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1984. In 1998 he
stepped down from the Chicago Bulls. But his contribution to the sport of basketball will forever be remembered by the people all over
the world.

Statement 3:

Lin Zexu, national hero of China, was born in 1785 and died in 1850. He ordered the destruction of 1.18 million kilograms of opium at
Humen in 1839, which marked the beginning of modern Chinese history.

Statement 4:

Marie Curie, one of the first women scientists to win worldwide fame, was born in Warsaw, Poland in 1867. She was winner of two
Nobel Prizes, for physics in 1903 and chemistry in 1911. She died in 1934.

Part B

A Steady Job

Fred, a very conscientious worker, had one serious flaw: he was clumsy. The poor boy spoiled everything he did and for that reason
could never keep a job. He'd had many jobs over the years but only for a few weeks at a time. For six months, Fred was out of
employment. Finally, he got a job in a warehouse where many different types of home furnishings were stored. Fred's job was to unpack
the merchandise newly arrived from the factory and put each item in its assigned place. The work was only temporary, but after so long
with no employment at all it was better than nothing.
One morning Fred unpacked a large and quite fragile vase. He picked it up to carry across the warehouse. But he had only walked two
steps and he tripped. There was a loud crash as the vase fell from Fred's hands and shattered into a thousand pieces.
Fred was called immediately to the manager's office, and he was sure he would be fired. The young man's spirits began to drop.





A wide grin spread across the young man's face.
Questions:

1. What does the story mainly tell us?
2. What can be inferred from the story?
3. Which of the following is not appropriate to describe Fred?

Part C

Mark Hill

Mark Hill is a traffic police officer in Watford, near London. He works on some of the busiest motorways in Britain, the M1 and the
M25.
There are traffic police on duty twenty-four hours a day. There are three shifts, and each shift is eight hours. On average they have to
deal with three to four accidents each shift.

Here is Mark Hill talking about his job:

again.

because drivers don't follow the rules. For example, I've seen a number of cases of drivers overtaking on the left. This is illegal in Britain.
If you want to overtake, you have to go into the fast lane on the right.


people. I don't think there's any other job that can give you that experience.
Questions:

1. Why do accidents sometimes happen according to the passage?
2. Which of the following is not true?
3. What can be inferred from the passage?
精选

.
4. What should the traffic police do first of all in the event of an accident?
5. Why does Mark Hill like his job?

Unit 9

Part A

Dialogue 1:

Agent: York Hotel. Can I help you?
Woman: Yes. I'd like to book a room for three nights.
Agent: When will you be arriving?
Woman: We'll arrive the day after tomorrow. That's October 20th.
Agent: Yes, madam. Single or double?
Woman: One double room.
Agent: All right. One double room until 23rd.
Woman: How much will that be?
Agent: $$130 a night, including breakfast.
Woman: That'll be fine.
Agent: May I have your name, please?
Woman: Faber, F-a-b-e-r, Faber, Mrs. Faber.
Agent: Thank you, Mrs. Faber. Goodbye.
Woman: Bye.

Dialogue 2:

Woman: Hello, Qiangshen Taxi Company.
Man: Hello. I'd like to book a taxi to Pudong Airport for tomorrow morning.
Woman: When exactly?
Man: I have to be there by 9:30.
Woman: I see. Your address, please?
Man: Room 804, Park Hotel.
Woman: So we'll have to pick you up at about 8:00.
Man: Yes, that would be fine.
Woman: Could you tell me your name, please?
Man: Green, Mr. Green.
Woman: OK, Mr. Green.
Man: Thank you very much.
Woman: You're welcome.

Dialogue 1:

M: You have just arrived, haven't you?
W: No. We arrived three days ago. That's March 6th.
M: How long will you be staying here?
W: We are leaving on 21st.
Q: When will the woman leave?


Dialogue 2:

M: Have you been here long, Judy?
W: Just 6 days. We arrived on 2nd of May.
M: And how long will you be here?
W: Until 23rd.
Q: When did the woman arrive?


Dialogue 3:

W: Are you planning to stay here long,
Mr. Ford?
M: Until 28th.
W: I see. And when did you get here?
M: We got here on the 3rd of this month.
Q: How long will the man be staying?


Dialogue 4:

M: Today is 5th of June.
W: So what?
M: In another 4 days Jane will have a birthday party.
W: Oh, yes. It's her 20th birthday, isn't it?
M: I think so.
Q: When is Jane's birthday?


Part B

精选