新世纪研究生公共英语教材听说(上)原文及答案

新世纪研究生公共英语教材听说（上）

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Lesson 1 Music

PART A

1. M: By the way, Jane, did you talk to the consultant顾问about our new health program?

W: I contacted联系his office but his secretary said he would （be out for）试图得到lunch until two.

Q: What does the woman mean?

B. she couldn’t talk to the consultant before two

2. W: We need to let everyone know about the charity [ˈtʃæriti] n. 慈爱concert, but we don't have much money for advertising.

M: How about using the school radio station? They broadcast free public service服务announcements. 通告Q: What does the man suggest they do?

c. Ask the school radio station for help

3. W: I don't understand why this self-study自学book doesn't have answers to the questions.

M: But it does. You can find them at the back of the book.

Q: What does the man say about the self-study book?

d. the book does include the answer

4. M: The new sales manager says he has never met you before.

W: We've been introduced about three times. He seems a little forgetful.

Q: What do we learn about the new sales manager?

B. He probably has a poor memory

5. M: Have you had the brakes[breik] n制动器; 闸; 刹车. and tires checked? And do you have enough money?

W: I have taken care of everything. And I'm sure it's going to be a wonderful极好的, 精彩的, 绝妙的trip.

Q: What's the woman going to do?

D. spend some time travelling

6. M: I've had my new stereo立体声for a whole week, but I haven't yet figured out想到how to record music.

W: Didn't an instruction manual [ˈmænjuəl] 手册形式的，像手册的；教范性质的come with it?

Q: What does the woman imply?

B the man should refer to the instruction manual

7. W: I want to pay you for that long-distance call I made. But, I suppose you haven't gotten your phone bill yet, M: Oh, but I have.

Q: What does the man mean?

A he has received his telephone bill.

8. M: Professor Smith assigned us three more novels to read.

W: He must think you don't have any other classes.

Q: What can be inferred about Professor Smith?

B he assigns too much work

9. M: Let's go watch the fireworks烟花tonight.

W: I have tickets to the theater.

Q: What plan does the man has that night?

B he’ll go and watch the fireworks

10. M: I am exhausted筋疲力尽的. I stayed up熬夜the whole night studying for my history midterm exam.

W: Why do you always wait till the last minute?

Q: What can be inferred about the man?

A he had bad study habits

11. M: I'll be coming straight from work, so I'll have to pack包装；捆扎a change of clothes.

W: It's only a barbecue [ˈbɑ:bikju:] (常用于室外的)金属烤架. Jeans and T-shirts will be fine.

Q: What does the woman imply?

D Casual dress will be appropriate

12. W: I'm going to the snack [snæk] 小吃; 点心; 快餐bar for a cup of coffee. Would you like me to bring you back something?

M: Not from the snack bar, but could you pick up a paper for me?

Q: What does the man mean?

C he wants her to get him a newspaper

13. M: I don't understand how this budget was calculated[ˈkælkjuleit] 计算, 估计, 核算.

W: Let me have a look, OK?

Q: What does the woman mean?

C she’ll try to see w hat method was used

14. W: We need a fourth player for tennis this morning. Do you want to join us?

M: I've got a class at nine, but Carol is free and she is really good.

Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?

B ask Carol to play tennis

15. W: Have you saved enough to buy that new printer for your computer yet?

M: You know, money seems to be burning a hole in my pocket lately. Maybe next month.

Q: What does the man likely to do the following month?

A he is likely to buy a new printer the following month.

PART B

Passage II: American Music

One of America's most important exports出口is her modern music. American music is played all over the world. It is enjoyed by the people of all ages in all countries. Although the lyrics ['liriks] 歌词are English, people not speaking English can enjoy it too. The reasons for its popularity普遍,流行; are its fast pace [peis步子；节奏and rhythmic [ˈrɪðmɪk] 有韵律的, 有节奏的beat[bi:t]节拍, 拍子.

The music has many origins [ˈɔridʒin]起点; 来源in the United States. Country music, coming from the rural农村的，乡村的areas in the southern United States, is one source来源, 出处. Country music features以…为物色是…特征simple themes 题目，主题，and melodies 曲调, 歌曲describing day-to-day situations形势; 情况and the feelings of country people. Many people appreciate欣赏, 赏识, this music because of the emotions 情感，感情expressed by country music songs.

A second origin of American popular music is the blues[blu:z]布鲁斯歌曲；蓝调歌曲. It depicts描述mostly sad feelings reflecting表达; 反映the difficult lives of American blacks. It is usually played and sung by black musicians, but it is popular with all Americans.

（Rock music）摇滚音乐is a newer form of music. This music style风格, featuring .以…为物色是…特征fast and repetitious重复的;反复的rhythms节奏, was influenced by the blues布鲁斯歌曲；蓝调歌曲and country music. It was first known as rock-and-roll in the 1950s. Since then there have been many forms of rock music: hard rock, soft rock, and others. Many performers of popular music are young musicians.

American popular music is marketed在市场上出售某物to a demanding(顾客的)需求、需要audience观众, 听众; 读者. Now popular songs are heard on the radio several times a day. Some songs have become popular all over the world. People hear these songs sung in their original起初的; 原来的English or sometimes translated into other languages. The words may differ but the enjoyment of the music is universal普遍的.

1. Which group of people enjoy American music?

D All of the above

2. Why is American music so popular in all countries?

D Because it has a fast pace and rhythmic beat

3. What can be learned from the passage?

C The blues is usually played by black musicians

4. What do you know from the passage?

C Rock music was influenced by the blues and country music

5. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

C The words of songs differ, and so does the enjoyment of American pop music

Passage III: Music in Different Cultures

In western culture music is regarded as good by birth在血统上,生来, and sounds that are welcome are said to be "music to the ears". In some other cultures文化-- for example, Islamic伊斯兰的,伊斯兰教的culture -- it is of little value, associated (使)发生联系, (使)联合; 结交, 结伙with sin [sin]罪恶, 罪孽and evil罪恶. In the West and in the high cultures of Asia, it is said that there are three types of music. First, classical古典的, 经典的music, composed

组成, 构成and performed by trained professionals具有某专业资格的人, 专业人士originally最初under the support of courts 宫廷, 宫室and religious宗教的establishments建立, 确立; second, folk music民间音乐, shared by the population at large and passed on传递; 传授orally口头上地,口述地, and third, popular music, performed by professionals, spread (使)传播, (使)散布through radio, television, records, film, and print, and consumed消耗，耗尽by the mass public.

Music is a major component成分, 组成部分, 部件, 元件in religious宗教的services, theater剧场,戏院,, and entertainment娱乐, 文娱节目, 表演会of all sorts. The most universal use of music is as a part of religious rituals仪式.

In some tribal [ˈtraɪbəl] 部落的societies, music appears to serve as a special form of communication with supernatural 超自然的;鬼、神或幻术所引起的beings, and its prominent显著的; 突出的use in modern Christian基督教徒and Jewish犹太人的;犹太教徒的services may be the leftover of just such an original原始的purpose. Another less obvious function of music is social adherence遵守;遵循；坚持. For most social groups, music can serve as a powerful symbol象征, 标志. Members of most societies share keen热衷的, 热心的, feelings as to what kind of music they "belong to". Indeed, some minorities少数, 小部分including, in the U. S.A., black Americans and Euro-American groups use music as a major symbol of group identity身份. Music also symbolizes象征;作为…的象征military军事的, 军用的;, patriotic [ˌpætriˈɔtik]爱国的, 有爱国心的and funeral葬礼, 丧礼moods心情, 情绪and events. In a more general普遍的, 全面的; sense, music may express the central最重要的, 主要的, 首要social values of a society. In western culture, the interrelationship相互关系of conductor and orchestra [ˈɔ:kistrə]管弦乐队symbolizes the need for strong cooperation合作, 协作among various kinds of specialists 专家, 行家in a modern industrial society.

1. In what culture is music regarded as good by birth?

C In Western culture

2. Which of the following is performed by professionals?

B Classical music and popular music

3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

C Music is a special form of communication with supernatural being in Asia

4. According to the passage, what is the most universal use of music?

D Religious ritual 宗教仪式

5. Which of the following is NOT symbolized 象征by music?

D Friendship

Lesson 2 Holidays

PART A

1. M: Do you still want to go to the graduate研究生的school after you get out of college?

W: I've changed my mind about that. I want to start working before I go back to school.

Q: What does the woman mean?

B She ‘s not going to graduated school immediately after graduation.

2. M: We've got a whole hour before the Browns come by来串门, 来访to pick us up安排接取; 使搭乘; 搭救.

W: Yeah. But we'd better get moving赶快；快些开始.

Q: What does the woman suggest they do?

A Hurry

3. M: I'm thinking of getting a new printer.

W: I'd invest in在…上投资, 在…投入(时间、精力等) a laser [ˈleizə激光] printer. The print quality is much better. Q: What does the woman mean?

C The man should buy a high- quality printer.

4. W: I've got a coupon [ˈku:pɔn] 配给券；（购物）票证；（购物）优惠券for half-off五折dinner at that new restaurant down the street. I think I'll use it when my cousin [ˈkʌzn]堂[表]兄弟[姊妹] comes for a visit this weekend.

M: Where did you get it? I wouldn't mind（trying that place out too）试验.

Q: What does the man want to know?

C Where the woman got coupon

5. W: What's Laura doing here today? I thought she was supposed 料想; 猜想; 以为to be out of离开了the office on Mondays.

W: She decided she'd rather have Fridays off instead.

Q: What can be inferred about Laura?

A She has changed her schedule

6. M: I need to find a new roommate <英>室友,住在同室的人.

W: So John's going to California after all.

Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?

B th e man’s current roommate is moving

7. M: My math assignment's工作, 任务due 到期的tomorrow morning and I haven't even started it yet.

W: I'll miss想念, 惦记you at the party tonight.

Q: What does the woman imply?

D the man won’t be able to go to the party

8. W: Those packages包, 包裹, 包在一起的东西took forever长久地；（与动词进行时连用）老是，没完没了地to arrive.

M: But they did arrive, didn't they?

Q: What does the man say about the packages?

B They eventually arrived

9. M: My parents are coming to see our apartment一套房间, 一户this weekend.

W: Looks as if I'd better lend you my vacuum [ˈvækjuəm]〈口〉真空吸尘器cleaner 净化器then.

Q: What does the woman imply?

D The man’s apartment is dirty

10. M: Sarah, did you have a chance to buy that new novel you wanted?

W: No, but I had Doris get it for me.

Q: What does Sarah say about the novel?

D Doris purchased it for her

11. M: I've been waiting all week for this concert. The philharmonic [filɑ:ˈmɔnik]交响乐团is supposed to be excellent and with our student discoun [ˈdiskaunt]数目, 折扣t the tickets will be really cheap.

W: Uh -- uh, I'm afraid I left my student ID in my other purse钱包.

Q: What does the woman imply? 暗示, 暗指

C She won’t be able to get the student discount

12. M: The university bookstore opens at 9 in the morning.

W: Oh, dear. I need a textbook教科书, 课本for my eight o'clock class today.

Q: What does the woman mean?

A She won’t be able to get the book before class

13. M: The storm暴风雨[雪] last night damaged some of the neighbor's roofs.

W: no wonder不足为奇.

Q: What is the woman reaction to the man says?

C She isn’t surprised

14. M: You've certainly无疑地; 确定地；肯定地been reading that one page for a long time now.

W: Well, I'm being tested on it tomorrow.

Q: What does the woman imply暗示?

C she needs to read the page carefully

15. W: Another thing we need to do is show the new students around town. You know, show them all the sights视野；风景of the area.

M: I don't see why we need to do that ourselves. I understand the visitors' center offers a wonderful bus tour旅行, 观光

Q: What does the man suggest they do?

B Send the new students on a bus tour of city

PART B

Passage I:

People in the US get a two-week paid有报酬的;领取报酬的vacation from their job every year. Most British people have four or five weeks paid holiday a year. Americans often complain抱怨, 诉苦; 投诉that two weeks is not enough

especially when they hear about the longer holidays that Europeans enjoy. In addition, there are eight days in each European country, which are public holidays (the British call Bank Holiday) and many of these fall on落到, 轮到a Monday giving people a long weekend.

What do people do in Britain and the US when they are on holidays? In the US, outdoor vacations are popular, for example, at the Grand Canyon峡谷or Yellowstone or other national parks or forests. Young people may go walking or camping 宿营, 露营in the mountains. Many people have small trailers拖车, 挂车in which to travel, or if they are in a car, they may stay at motels汽车旅馆on the journey旅行; 行程;. Disneyland and Disney world are also popular and people can go skiing in the Rocky洛矶Mountains of Colorado科罗拉多州, Wyoming怀俄明州and Montana蒙大纳(美国州名). Some children go to summer camp for a holiday during the summer vacation from school, where they do special activities, such as sports or crafts技巧；技能；技艺. When Americans want a holiday for fun in the sun, they usually go to Florida, Hawaii, Mexico or the Caribbean. They may go to Europe for culture, for example, to see art, plays, and places of historic历史上著名（或重要）的interest.

In Britain, many people like to go to the seaside for holidays. There are places near the sea, such as Backpool, Scarborough斯卡波罗and Bournemouth伯恩茅斯, where there is plenty充裕, 大量, 富庶to do even when it rains. People also like to go to the country, especially to walk, in places like Scotland, Wales and the Lake湖泊District. When the British go abroad they usually want to go somewhere warm. Spain and the Spanish islands of Majorea and Ibiza伊比沙岛are popular as are other places in southern Europe. For skiing, people often go to the Alps阿尔卑斯山.

1. How long a paid vacation can Americans enjoy every year?

A Two weeks

2. How many days are there about public holidays for Europeans in a year?

C Eight days

3. Where do Americans usually go for fun in the sun?

D Florida

4. Where do Americans usually spend their holidays for culture?

C Europe

5. British people usually go to Spain for holidays. What for?

B For skiing

Passage II:

Every country in the world celebrates New Year but not everyone does it on the same day. The countries of North and South America and Europe welcome the New Year on January 1. This practice began with the Romans. Julius Caesar, a Roman ruler, changed the date of the New Year from the first day of March to the first day of January. In the Middle East, New Year is on the day when spring begins. People in China celebrate it on the Spring Festival, which is the first day of their lunar [ˈlju:nə] 月的, 月球的;按阴历的calendar[ˈkælində] 日历, 月历. The Spring Festival usually comes between January 21 and February 19. Rosh Hashana犹太新年, which is the Jewish New Year, comes at the end of summer.

In all of these cultures, there is a tradition of making noise. People made noise in ancient times to drive away the evil邪恶的, 坏的，恶毒的spirits神灵, 幽灵from home. Today ,many people do it with fire-works. In Japan, people go from house to house making noise with drums 鼓, 鼓状物and bamboo竹, 竹竿sticks棍, 棒. Young people in Denmark丹麦throw broken pieces of jars罐子, 广口瓶or pots against the sides of friends' houses.

In the United States, many people stay up until midnight on New Year's Eve前日, 前夕to watch the clock pass from one year to the next. Friends often gather together at a party on New Year's Eve, and when the New Year comes, all ring环状物, 圆圈bells钟, 铃, 电铃, blow吹horns[hɔ:n]号, 号角, blow whistle哨子, 汽笛songs, and kiss each other.

In many European countries, families start the new year by first attending church services, which is followed by paying calls on friends and relatives. Italian boys and girls receive gifts of money on New Year's Day.

New Year's Day is more joyful快乐的, 高兴的than Christmas圣诞节in France and Scotland. In these countries Christmas is a religious holiday only, while the New Year is the time for gifts-giving, parties, and visits.

1. Who changed the date of the New Year from March 1 to January 17

A Roman ruler

2. When does the Jewish New Year begin?

D At the end of summer

3. Why did people make noise in ancient times when they celebrated the New Year?

D To drive a way evil spirits from their home

4. According to the speaker, how do the children in Denmark celebrate the New Year?

A They throw broken piece of jars or pots against the sides of friends’ hou ses

5. In which country do children receive gifts of money on New Year's Day?

B Italy

important festival of the year in France.

Lesson 3 Economy

PART A

1. W: The report says all departments are making a profit except the Asian department.

M: Well, Mr. Smith seems to be the wrong person to head that department. One more step wrong and he will be removed from that office.

Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

A.Mr.Smith will be replaced if he makes another mistake.

2. W: During the last thunderstorm, I noticed several leaks in my bedroom ceiling and they really caused a mess.

M: Maybe you have some broken tiles. I have the phone number of a good roofing company that could do a good repair job for you at a reasonable price.

Q: What can we conclude from this conversation?

A.The roof of the woman’s house needs to be repaired.

3. W: How did you do on the math exam, John?

M: I barely made it. It was just a passing score but better than I had expected.

Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

B.John did better than he thought he was able to.

4. M: I wonder what makes Mother so upset these days?

W: Father is canceling his vacation trip. He promised to take her abroad last year, but the company is again asking father to postpone his vacation.

Q: Why is their mother unhappy?

A.Their father is unable to keep his promise.

5. W: Friday's speaker is supposed to be wonderful. Are you attending the seminar that day?

M: Yes, but I haven't been able to get a ticket yet. Since the lecture is open to the public, I imagine the tickets may have already been sold out.

Q: Why is the man afraid he won't be able to attend the seminar?

D.He thinks that there might not be an more tickets available.

6. M: Could you lend me your biology notes?

W: Do you think you'll be able to make out my handwriting?

Q: What does the woman imply about the notes? C.They might be hard to read.

7. W: Did you pick up my books from Ron's house?

M: Sorry. It slipped my mind.

Q: What does the man mean?

B.He forgot to get the books.

8. W: Would you like to go to the movies with us tonight?

M: To the movies? Tonight is the biggest concert of the year.

Q: What does the man likely to do at that night?

A.He is likely to go to the concert.

9. M: Just one person in the whole class got an A on the test! YOU!

W: ALL RIGHT!!!

Q: What does the woman feel on hear what the man says?

D.She is very pleased.

10. W: We are having a party at our house on the weekend of the 30th. Would you like to join us?

M: That sounds like a lot of fun. But I'll need to check my calendar first.

Q: What does the man imply?

B.He may already have plans.

11. M: I've been running a mile every afternoon for the past month. But I still haven't been able to lose more than a pound or two. I wonder if it's worth it.

W: Oh, don't give up now. It always seems hard when you are just starting out.

Q: What does the man do according to the woman’s advice?

D.Continue his exercise program.

12. M: I'm going to the vegetable stand today. Can I pick up anything for you?

W: No, thanks. I just came back from the market myself.

Q: Why does the woman decline the man’s offer?

C.She has been to the market.

13. M: I don't understand why I received such a low grade on my term paper.

W: You should make an appointment with the professor to discuss it.

Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?

A.See his professor about the paper.

14. M: The sound of all that traffic is driving me out of my mind.

W: It is had. But the highway will reopen tomorrow, then we won't have all those cars passing by any more.

Q: What does the woman imply?

D.The traffic won’t detour after the following day.

15. W: I invited your mother to lunch yesterday. But she said she didn't have any free time.

M: Yeah. She just got a new job.

Q: What does the man mean?

D.His mother’s new job keeps her busy.

PART B

Passage I:

Established on January 1, 1995, World Trade Organization is the successor to the General Agreement on Tariffs（关税）and Trade (GATT). It exists to promote a free-market international trade system. The WTO promotes trade by:

1. reducing tariffs;

2. prohibiting import or export bans or quotas（定量）;

3. eliminating discrimination against foreign products and services;

4. eliminating other impediments to trade, commonly called "non-tariff trade barriers''.

With China's successful entry into WTO in Nov 2001, it currently has 135 member countries, accounting for over 90% of world trade. Over 30 others are negotiating membership. The WTO's top-level decision-making body is the ministerial conference which meets at least once every two years. Over three-quarters of WTO members are developing countries. Special provisions for these members are included in the WTO's agreements. GATT is now the WTO's principal rule-book.

Decisions are made by the entire membership by consensus or majority vote. The WTO's agreements have been ratified in all members' parliaments. If a trade barrier is found to be unfair, the WTO can authorize the imposition of trade sanctions to force a change in that country's law. The WTO exempts trade barriers which are designed to conserve natural resources or protect health.

Critics say the WTO credits agreements are skewed in favor of rich countries. The west may preach trade liberalization, but it has used negotiations to prize third world market while keeping its own barriers intact.

1.When was the World Trade Organization established? B.On January 1,1995.

2. What is the aim of establishing the WTO?

D.To promote a free-market international trade system.

3. According to the passage, how many member countries does the WTO currently have?

A.134.

4. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

C.The WTO’s top level decision-making body meets at least once each year.

5. What does the WTO do if a trade barrier is found to be unfair in a certain country?

A.The WTO authorizes the imposition of trade sanctions on the country.

1.GATT,

2.over 90%,

3.the ministerial conference,

4.conserve natural resources, protect health,

5.in favor of rich countries.

Passage II

World financial circles affirm that this year has witnessed the most forceful economic growth over the past 13 years. The growth rate is expected to reach 4.7 percent, much higher than the 2.5 percent in 1998 and the 3.3 percent in 1999. The average economic growth rate of developed countries may reach 4.2 percent this year. The US economy continues to lead the tide of the world economic growth, with its economic growth rate getting close to 5.2 percent. The European economic situation is also better than that in previous years, and the average growth rate of the 11 countries in the Euro zone is to reach 3.5 percent. The Japanese economy has freed itself from a slump, and its growth rate this year may reach 1.9 percent, higher than the average growth rate in the past 10 years.

The average economic growth rate of the developing countries this year can reach 5.6 percent. The economic development in the Asian developing regions has attracted people's attention. Their growth rate this year may reach 7.1 percent. The Russian economy has had an unexpected, strong recovery from the 1998 crisis, with the growth rate possibly reaching 6 percent.

Among the many factors that have boosted world economic growth, the growing information technological industry is playing an increasingly outstanding role. The information technological industry is becoming a leading industry in the national economy and a new economic growth point. According to experts' estimate, file current contribution rate of the information technological industry to the world economic growth is 18.2 percent. Its ratio in the growth of the US economy is even higher, standing at one-third. The information technological industry is currently the world, economic sector experiencing rapid development and is creating ever-more wealth, The integration of the traditional economy and the web economy has become the present development trend of the world economy.

1.They affirm that the year 2000 has witnessed the most forceful economic growth over the past 13 years.

2.The Russian economy.

3.18.2%.

4.The information technological industry.

5.The present development trend of the world economy is the integration of the traditional economy and the web economy.

1) 4.2%, 2) 5.2%, 3) 3.5%, 4) 1.9%, 5) 5.6%, 6) 7.1%, 7) 6%

Passage III:

President Jiang Zemin said on November 16, 2000 that in the development of a "New Economy", it is essential to take advantage of the latest developments in science and technology. He made this address at the eighth informal meeting of leaders of the APEC forum. He explained that the "New Economy" refers to the kind of economy initiated and sustained by new technologies and hi-tech industries. The advancement of technology, led by IT and biotechnology industries, is giving rise to a new industrial revolution, Jiang said.

Developing countries are faced with the difficult task of both transforming their traditional industries and developing new industries, Jiang noted, adding that continued expansion of the 'digital divide" has widened the wealth gap between North and South and may trigger new imbalances in the world economy.

"Against the background of accelerated economic globalization and the dynamic progress of science and technology, we must facilitate cooperation between developed and developing countries on exchanges of human resources, technology and infrastructure, and we must help countries develop independently to narrow the North-South gap. "Today, the development, application and impact of science and technology far transcends national boundaries. For example, every major breakthrough made in the human genome project is a crystallization of cooperation between scientists from a number of countries. Only when applied in a global context can the achievements of science and technology benefit people", Jiang said. He also noted that economic globalization should stress the popularization of scientific and technological knowledge.

The protection of intellectual property rights should be guided by market rules in such away that the rules will be helpful to the spread of scientific and technological knowledge, so that all countries may benefit, he added.

1.On November 16, 2000.

2.It is essential to take advantage of the latest developments in science and technology.

3.It refers to the kind of economy initiated and sustained by new technologies and hi-tech industries.

4.They are faced with the task of both transforming their traditional industries and developing new industries.

5.It should stress the popularization of scientific and technological knowledge.

1.the eighth informal meeting of leaders

2.bio-technology industries, a new industrial revolution

3.has widened the wealth gap, North and South, new imbalances in the world economy

4.developed and developing countries, human resources, technology

5.intellectual property rights, the spread of scientific and technological knowledge, all countries may benefit.

PART C

1) opportunity, 2) distinguished guests, 3) his family, 4) Washington, 5) campaign, 6) the very best, 7) differences, 8) involvement, 9) first lady, 10) vice president, 11) cooperation, 12)politics, 13) values, 14) Democrats, 15) unity, 16) foundation, 17) details, 18) consensus, 19) common ground, 20) one nation

Lesson 4 Education

PART A

1. W: I am amazed使大为吃惊, 使惊奇you are still driving that old car of yours. I thought you would have gotten rid of it years ago.

M: It runs well. And I've actually grown quite (attached to) (使)贴〔系, 粘〕在…上it.

Q: What does the man mean?

D He is satisfied with it

2. W: Tom has tried so hard to win a race since he first joined the track team. But it's two years later, and he still hasn't.

M: I know. And it takes so much time from his class work. Maybe he should just forget about sports for now.

Q: What does the man mean?

C Tom should consider quitting the track team

3. M: Don't you just love the hot mid-day sun?

W: I sure do, Unfortunately, it doesn't like my skin.

Q: What does the woman mean?

D Her skin is sensitive to the sun

4. W: I'm not going swimming in the lake unless it warms up outside today.

M: Me, either. Unfortunately, I think it is supposed to stay this cold all day.

Q: What can be inferred about the speakers?

B They won’t go swimming in the lake that day

5. M: That sweater毛衣，线衣is so unusual, and yet it looks familiar. Did I just see you wearing that yesterday?

W: Well, not me. But it belongs to my roommate, Jane, and she is in your physics class.

Q: What does the woman imply?

B The man saw Jane wearing the sweater

6. M: You know my car hasn't been the same since I had bumped撞倒; 冲撞into that telephone toll.

W: You'd better have that looked into before you drive to Florida.

Q: What does the woman mean?

D The man should get his car checked

7. M: I notice that you don't buy your lunch in the cafeteria [ˌkæfiˈtiəriə]自助餐厅或食堂any more.

W: When prices went up I decided to bring my own.

Q: Why doesn't the woman buy food in the cafeteria?

C She thinks the cafeteria is too expensive

8. M: If I don't find my wallet钱夹, 皮夹pretty漂亮的, 可爱的, 精致的soon, I'm going to have to report it stolen. W: Hold on. Before you call campus (大学)校园security保卫部门；保安部门office, have you checked your car or your jacket pocket, everywhere?

Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?

A Keep looking for his wallet

9. W: I've been calling David for the past half hour, but I keep getting a busy signa信号, 暗号l.

W: Well, if you don't get him soon we'll just have to go to the movies without him.

Q: Why are the women trying to call David?

C To invite him to go to a film

10. M: Are you ready to go jogging慢走; 慢跑?

W: Almost. I have to warm up (使)作准备活动first.

Q: What does the woman mean?

A She wants to exercise before she runs

11. M: You did an excellent job on that presentation报告.

W: Thanks. I put a lot of time into it.

Q: What does the woman mean?

D She worked hard on her presentation

12. M: Got the time?

W: It's a little after ten.

Q: What does the woman mean?

A It’s just past ten o’clock

13. W: Excuse me, could you bring me a glass of water, please?

M: Sorry, but I am not a waiter.

Q: What does the man mean?

B He won’t do as the women asks

14. W: My cousin堂[表]兄弟[姊妹] Bob is getting married in California and I can't decide whether to go.

M: It's a long trip but I think you will have a good time.

Q: What does the man imply?

B The woman should go to California to attend the wedding

15. W: Thanks a lot, this scarf [skɑ:f]围巾; 披肩; 领巾will be perfect with my blue jacket.

M: Made a good choice, did I?

Q: What does the man mean?

C He thinks he selected a nice scarf

PART B

Passage I:

More than one million students from all over the world have once studied in the United States since 1945. In a recent single year, there were more than 150 thousand foreign students who came to the United States' institutions of higher learning. They were welcomed and most were successful in their academic studies. Foreign students who study in the United States benefit a lot from the educational system of the United States.

Three developments in the United States higher education that the students are benefiting from today started more than a century ago following the Civil War. The first of these was the rapid growth of the technological and professional education to meet the urgent demands of a complex industrial and urban society. New schools of technology, engineering, architecture, law and medicine flourished. The second was the provision for graduate study, such as what

had long existed in France and Germany. Harvard and John Hopkins Universities quickly took the lead in this field, but the state universities did not lag far behind. The third was the increased provision for the education of women. This included the establishment of new women's colleges, such as Vassar, Wellesley and Smith, and the adoption of

co-education in all the new state universities outside the South as well as in many private institutions: These developments, the growth of the technological and professional education, the provision for graduate study, and the increased educational opportunities for women began over a century ago, well over thirteen decades since the end of the Civil War.

Exercises with Key

1. What does the speaker mainly talk about?

B Post-Civil War developments in higher education in the USA

2. How many major educational changes does the speaker discuss?

B Three

3. How many foreign students have studied in the United States since 19457

C Over one million

4. Which university took the lead in providing graduate study for the students?

D Harvard and John Hopkins University

5. What can you infer about the education for women in the United States before the Civil War?

D It was not highly developed.

in France and Germany than in the United States.

Passage III:

Canada's per capita spending on education is among the world's highest. All provinces have compulsory education laws requiring that students attend school until the age of fifteen or sixteen. Elementary education includes kindergarten through the eighth grade. Canada's bilingual and bicultural heritage has had and continues to have a profound effect on the educational system. Since I985, the province of Ontario has maintained publicly funded Roman Catholic and French-language schools from kinder-garden through the twelfth grade in addition to the English-language schools. Saskatchewan and Alberta also support separate Roman Catholic schools. Quebec province maintains a dual school system -- Protestant and Catholic, each with its own school board.

Higher education in Canada is offered in a variety of forms. Entrance requirements vary from one province to another. The traditional universities offer three-year

general degree programs and four-year honors degree programs emphasizing a specialization. Seven of the universities are French-speaking while the others are English. All the traditional universities are concerned about the relationship between their curricula and the economy and society. Graduates in recent years have faced considerable difficulty in finding employment.

The Canadian provinces maintain junior colleges, community colleges, and technical institutes. They provide a variety of courses, often short term, that cater to individual interests. These include subjects of current events and calligraphy. Adult education has become increasingly popular in Canada in recent years. Almost all institutions offer some adult education courses.

1.According to the passage, what do the compulsory education laws require in Canada?

B Students have to attend school until the age of fifteen or sixteen.

2. Which province in Canada maintains a dual school system?

C Quebec

3. What institutions offer four-year honors degree?

A Traditional universities

4. What are all the traditional universities concerned about?

B The relationship between their curricula , the economy and society

5. What can you infer from the passage?

D Education in Canada is unique because of its bilingual and bicultural heritage

Lesson 5 Life on Campus

PART A

1.M: I think I'll add that information to my paper.

W: You really should cheek it out in your reference book.

Q: What does the woman imply?

C .the information may be inaccurate

2. W: Do you know when Thomas was born?

M: Don't ask me. I'm not good with dates.

Q: What does the man mean?

A. he has trouble remembering when things happen

3. M: The forecast预测is for a severe winter. Are you prepared?

W: Hardly. I'm waiting for the next sale to get a down jacket.

Q: What does the woman imply?

D. she needs a warm jacket

4. M: How long has it been since you saw Becky?

W: I bumped into her at the market just last week.

Q: What does the woman mean?

B. she saw Becky recently

5. M: Pam says she likes art museums.

W: But she doesn't often visit them, does she?

Q: What does the woman imply about Pam?

B. she isn't really interested in art museums 6. M: Why did you come to the meeting late? I left a message with your roommate about the time change.

W: She has a very short memory and it really gets on my nerves sometimes.

Q: Why was the woman late for the meeting?

C. her roommate forgot to give her the message

7. M: You know, every time I talk to Mary I get the feeling she's been critical of me.

W: Don't you think you are overreacting a bit?

Q: What does the woman mean?

C .the man is too sensitive

8. W: Would you like to come to Janet's surprise party tomorrow night?

M: I'm going to a concert tomorrow, I wish I could be in two places at once.

Q: What does the man mean?

D. he regrets that he can't go to the party 9. W: There is a great antique show at the grand auditorium. Let's go see it this evening.

M: I have worked really hard all day long. Won't it be there for a while?

Q: What does n’t the man want to go to the TV show?

B he feel a little tired

10. M; Bill has only been on the job a week and already he's acting like he is the boss.

W: He's not going to last long with that attitude.

Q: What do you learn about Bill?

D. Bill’s behavior could cause him to lose his job

11. M: Did you pick up your letter at the post office?

W: No. I got my roommate to do it.

Q: What happened to the letter?

A. the woman's roommate went to get it

12. W: Debra says she is going to stay up all night studying for her exam tomorrow morning.

M: Wouldn't she be better off getting a good night sleep, so she'll feel fresh in the morning?

Q: Looking be Debra’s exam according to the man?

C. being well rested will help Debra in the exam

13. M: Your little nephew is growing by leaps and bounds.

W: Yes. He must be at least three feet tall already.

Q: What do the speakers say about the woman's nephew?

A. he's grow very quickly

14. W: That's a nice computer you have.

M: Now all I have to do is figure out how to use it.

Q: What does the man imply?

D. he doesn't know how to operate the computer

15. W: You know the noise in my dorm has really gotten out of control. My roommate and I can rarely get to sleep before midnight.

M: Why don't you take the problem up with the dorm supervisor?

Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?

A. discuss the situation with the person in charge of the dormitory

PART B

Passage 1: Homing Options in the United States Finding the right place to live in can help ensure a most rewarding experience in the United States for international students. Depending on your situation, whether you are here alone or with a family, the duration（持续的时间）of your stay, the amount of privacy you would like, anything from living on campus in a residence hall to private accommodation in a motel could suit your needs. As an ESL student, your housing may or may not be included in the study program. The basic choice to make is whether to live on or off campus（校园）. There are advantages and disadvantages to both.

The advantages of living on campus are as follows: you will have a furnished room, easy access to campus facilities such as libraries, computer labs, sports facilities and cafeterias, access to social activities and peers, and maximum interaction with other students. Eating on campus is usually cheaper, and you don't have to worry about transportation to and from classes. There are also some disadvantages. You may be sharing a bedroom with other students, so you will not have much privacy. You must be flexible in living with others.

The advantages for living off campus are as follows: you will have privacy, more real-world experiences, your own bathroom and kitchen facilities, and furnished rooms. It is possible to have visitors at any time and suitable for students with their families.

However, there are some disadvantages. The rooms are not always furnished. Unless you are living with a host family, there is a lack of spontaneous social activities with people. And transportation is inconvenient. You may waste some time in transit to and from classes. Exercises with Key

1. Whom does the speaker address?

C. international students 国际学生

2. What does the speaker mainly talk about?

d. the advantages and disadvantages of living on and off campus

3. Which place would an international student most likely choose if be wants to have easy access to campus facilities?

A .a residence hall 学生宿舍

4. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of living on campus?

B. having much privacy

5. What is the disadvantage of living off campus?

D. wasting time in transportation

Passage II Living on Campus

All students are require to live in the Residence Hall which provide students with good opportunities to make friends, meet each other and enjoy wonderful campus life. The student residence hall is situated on the campus within a short walking distance from the library, study rooms, computer science center and recreational facilities. Students will also have convenient access to the sea and other places of interests in the area. They will have a quite different life while walking along the soft beach, visiting places off-campus and looking for fun.

At present, about 60 rooms are available and each accommodates three students. All rooms are fully furnished with bookshelves, cupboards, desks, one telephone, one TV and modem outlets. A shared washroom and bathroom are provided on each floor, and both have considerable facilities. There is a laundry（洗衣房）with several washing machines on the first floor. Bedding is provided and each week a clean linen change will be arranged.

A group of well-trained staff are responsible to see that all public areas are clean at all times. Security guards arc always on watch on the first floor to answer questions and complaints and guarantee the safety of every resident.

The Dining Hall is on the second floor of the building. Both students and the college faculty are encouraged to have meals in the College Dining Hall. Breakfast, lunch and supper are all offered and a great variety of nutritious' and healthy Chinese foods are also available.

A small cafe is open everyday from 6:00 a.m. to 10: 00 p.m. on the third floor. Here you can find a very romantic and elegant place for sampling western food, drinking coffee or other beverages and talking to friends. Both food and service are standard.

1. Which of the following statements about the Residence Hall is NOT true?

B. the residence hall is very far from the sea

2. What is NOT included in the rooms of the Residence Hall?

D .a computer

3. On which floor is the laundry?

A. on the first floor

4. According to the passage, who is responsible for the cleaning work?

D. a group of well-trained staff 训练有素的员工

5. Which of the following statements about Dining Hall is NOT true?

B. students are required to have meals in the Dining Hall 食堂

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