2.3　專項訓練[聽力音頻]

◆短對話專項訓練

1. Where did the woman say she put her glasses?

[A] In the cupboard.

[B] On the desk.

[C] She couldn’t' remember exactly.

【答案】C

【解析】由keep looking可以看出她不知道將眼鏡放在哪里，所以建議繼續找。

【錄音原文】M: Where did you say you put them?

W: I didn’t say, but keep looking till you find them.

2. When will the bank be open on Saturday?

[A] 12 noon to 9 p. m.

[B] 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

[C] 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

【答案】C

【解析】牌子上寫的工作日上午九點至下午五點開門，周六上午九點至中午十二點開門，周日不開門。

【錄音原文】M: I hope that the bank will be open.

W: The sign says nine a.m. to five p.m. weekdays, nine a.m. to twelve noon Saturdays, closed Sundays.

3. What is the woman’s job?

[A] A doctor.

[B] A secretary.

[C] A waitress.

【答案】C

【解析】錄音材料中女士提到讓男士點餐，可推測她是一名服務生。

【錄音原文】W: Welcome sir, go this way please.

M: Thank you.

W: Would you like to see a menu?

M: No, thanks. I already know what to order.

4. When will the woman’s mother leave for London?

[A]7:15.

[B]7:00.

[C]6:50.

【答案】B

【解析】原文為I’m seeing her off at 7:00 o’clock。see sb. off表示“將某人送走”。

【錄音原文】M: How about seeing a film this evening?

W: When?

M: It begins at 7: 15. We’d better get there at 6: 50.

W: Oh, sorry. My mother will leave for London this evening. I' m seeing her off at 7:00 o’clock.

5. What probably caused the man’s stomachache?

[A] The seafood.

[B] The pear.

[C] The weather.

【答案】A

【解析】錄音材料中男士提到胃疼可能是由于海鮮。

【錄音原文】W: You don’t feel very well, do you? You look pale. Have you got a cold?

M: Oh, no, but my stomach aches. Maybe the seafood doesn’t agree with me.

6. What's the relationship between the speakers?

[A] Husband and wife.

[B] Ticket assistant and customer.

[C] Friends.

【答案】B

【解析】對話內容為男士向女士詢問電影開始的時間，從“What can I do for you”看出他們是售票員與顧客的關系。

【錄音原文】W: Tiger Cinema. What can I do for you?

M: Could you tell me what time the film starts?

7.How is Robin?

[A] Robin is busy.

[B] Robin is sick.

[C] Robin is very well.

【答案】B

【解析】I am not myself today.的意思是“我感到不舒服”，因此Robin八點的時候還在家沒有去學校。

【錄音原文】M: Robin, what’s the time now?

W: It's 8:00 now.

M: Why do you still stay at home?

W: I am not myself today. I’m afraid I can’t go to school.

8. What does the man possibly do?

[A] Maybe a teacher.

[B] Maybe a student.

[C] Maybe a meeting organizer.

【答案】A

【解析】對話中的男人提醒她在paper上寫上名字和學號，結合Let’s begin可推測這是考試前的場景而他是一位老師。

【錄音原文】M: Be quiet, please. Can I remind you what you should do?

W: Go ahead, please.

M: Don’t forget to write your name and student number on the paper.

W: Sure!

M: Let’s begin.

9. How is the school now?

[A] It's not as good as it was.

[B] It's better than it used to be.

[C] It's even worse than people say.

【答案】A

【解析】It used to be even better.意為“它過去甚至比現在還要好”。

【錄音原文】W: Is this school really as good as people say?

M: It used to be even better.

10. What does the woman advise the man to do?

[A] Solve it as soon as possible.

[B] Count the time it needs.

[C] Be patient with the problem.

【答案】C

【解析】他說數學題令他很頭疼。女士回答說，嘗試著每次只解決一小步。即建議他要有耐心慢慢解。

【錄音原文】M: This mathematic problem is giving me a headache.

W: Try taking one step at a time.

11. How does the woman feel about the news?

[A] She is quite sympathetic towards the doctor,

[B] She thinks that it’s right.

[C] She does not care.

【答案】B

【解析】錄音材料中女士認為“沒有任何人可以奪取其他人的生命”，故判斷她贊同對實施安樂死的醫生判刑。

【錄音原文】M: Did you hear the news about sentence to the doctor who once practiced mercy killing?

W: Yeah. Nobody has the right to take another person’s life.

12. Who are the two speakers?

[A] Workers.

[B] Strangers.

[C] Teachers.

【答案】B

【解析】這是一段關于問路的對話，由Excuse me可看出兩個人并不認識，為陌生人。

【錄音原文】W: Excuse me, can you tell me where Main Street is?

M: Turn left at the second light and then go straight for two blocks.

W: Is it far?

M: No. It’s only a five-minute walk.

13. What will the speakers do over tonight?

[A] Go to a party.

[B] Stay at home.

[C] Climb mountains.

【答案】A

【解析】由第一句Would you like to go to a party tonight?可知他們晚上會去參加派對，后面的對話是在決定具體時間。

【錄音原文】M: Would you like to go to a party tonight?

W: That sounds like a good idea.

M: Would 7:00 be OK?

W: That’s fine. I' m looking forward to it.

14. What are the speakers talking about?

[A] Maybe a picnic.

[B] Maybe something new.

[C] Maybe a new car.

【答案】C

【解析】由only two weeks可排除picnic，而由to a picnic可猜想是一輛車。

【錄音原文】M: How beautiful! How long have you had it?

M: Only two weeks.

W: How far have you been in it?

M: Not too far. Just to a picnic.

15. What does the man ask the woman to do?

[A] Drink more water.

[B] Stay in bed.

[C] Take some medicine.

【答案】B

【解析】由you’d better stay in bed for a day or two可看出他建議女士臥床休息。

【錄音原文】W: I feel dizzy and I have a headache. What can I do?

M: It’s nothing serious, but you’d better stay in bed for a day or two.

◆長對話或獨白專項訓練

聽第1段材料，回答第1～2題。

1. What time will the woman most probably see the man?

[A] 10:00.

[B] 10:30.

[C] 13:30.

【答案】B

【解析】根據my office hours are 10:30 to noon，這之間的時間為她們可能見面的時間。

2. Which topic will they talk about?

[A] Housework.

[B] Homework.

[C] Salary.

【答案】B

【解析】根據I’ve been having trouble with the homework.可知他們即將談論homework相關的內容。

【錄音原文】W: Would it be possible to see you today?

M: Yes, my office hours are 10:30 to noon.

W: I’ve been having trouble with the homework.

M: Come by anytime. We'll talk about it.

聽第2段材料，回答第3～6題。

3. What are these two people talking about?

[A] Sports.

[B] Music.

[C] Entertainment.

【答案】C

【解析】錄音材料中女士提到她剛看了一部有趣的電影，男士也提到看電視的問題，可知他們在討論娛樂活動。

4. Why does Kate look happy?

[A] Because there will be a very funny film on TV.

[B] Because she helped a man who got into trouble.

[C] Because she just saw a very funny film.

【答案】C

【解析】錄音材料中男士問女士高興的原因，女士回答說看了一部有趣的電影。

5. What kind of program does the man like?

[A] Funny program.

[B] Interesting and instructive program.

[C] Entertainment program.

【答案】B

【解析】錄音材料中他更愿意看一些不僅有趣而且有指導意義的節目。

6. What’s the man’s opinion on watching TV?

[A] It is not only for entertainment.

[B] It makes people relaxed.

[C] It is not good to eyes.

【答案】A

【解析】錄音材料中男士認為看電視不僅為了休閑娛樂。

【錄音原文】M: Hi, Kate, you look happy.

W: Yes, I just saw a very funny film on TV.

M: What was it about?

W: It was about a careless man who got into trouble wherever he went. He couldn’t do anything well.

M: So you liked it?

W: Yes, I did. It made me laugh a lot.

M: But I’d rather see something not only interesting but also instructive.

W: Oh James, don't be so serious. People sometimes need relaxation.

M: That’s true. But I think that watching TV is not just for entertainment.

聽第3段材料，回答第7～9題。

7. Where does the conversation take place?

[A] In a hotel.

[B] In a restaurant.

[C] At school.

【答案】A

【解析】錄音材料中女士提到可以為男士提供一樣的房間，推斷對話發生在酒店。

8. What are they talking about?

[A] Booking a room.

[B] Staying for another few days here.

[C] Visiting the place.

【答案】A

【解析】由錄音材料可知他們在討論預訂房間的事情。

9. What are these men doing in the next few days?

[A] They are riding to Spain.

[B] They are going to book the room.

[C] They are driving to the south of Spain.

【答案】C

【解析】男士回答道他們要駕車去西班牙的南部。

【錄音原文】M: Well, we’ll certainly stay here again next time when we’re passing through!

W: Good! Do let us know in advance. And we’ll try to get you the same room.

M: That would be lovely. It may be quite soon in fact.

W: Oh, how’s that?

M: Well, we’re driving to the south of Spain in the next couple of days and we may come back this week.

W: Do give us a ring if you decide to. I hope you’ll have a pleasant trip.

聽第4段材料，回答第10～12題。

10. What kind of room does William Woods want?

[A] A single room.

[B] A double room with bath.

[C] A single room with bath.

【答案】C

【解析】對話第二句William Woods 說I’d like to book a single room with bath.他想要帶浴室的單人間。

11. How much will William Woods pay for the room?

[A] $390.

[B] $400.

[C] $490.

【答案】A

【解析】根據對話，酒店每晚65美元，William Woods會住六個晚上。總共390美元。

12. On which day will William Woods leave the hotel?

[A] On Sunday, Aug.29th.

[B] On Monday, Aug.23rd.

[C] On Saturday, Aug.28th.

【答案】C

【解析】在回答入住和離開的日期時，William Woods他說August 23rd to Saturday, August 28th。

【錄音原文】W: Good morning, Hilton Hotel. Can I help you?

M: Good morning. My name is William Woods. I’d like to book a single room with bath.

W: I' m afraid the single room has booked out. How about the double room with bath?

M: That's OK. By the way, how much is the fee per night?

W: $65. When will you be arriving and leaving, sir?

M: From Monday, August 23rd to Saturday, August 28th.

W: Quite all right, sir. Mr. William Woods, double room with bath, six nights. Is that right?

M: Yes, that’s it. Thank you very much.

W: You’re welcome.

聽第5段材料，回答第13～15題。

13. When do children start school in the man’s country?

[A] At seven.

[B] At six.

[C] At five

【答案】C

【解析】錄音材料中男士回答在自己的國家兒童5歲開始上學。

14. What examinations must children take first before going to university in the man’s country?

[A] “O” levels and “A” levels

[B] “O” levels and “H” levels.

[C] “A” levels.

【答案】A

【解析】錄音材料中男士介紹在自己的國家少年需要達到“O” levels and “A” levels才能考上大學。

15. How long do children usually stay at university in the man’s country?

[A] Three or five years

[B] Three or four years.

[C] Three to four years.

【答案】B

【解析】錄音材料中男士介紹在自己的國家少年上大學需要三、四年的時間。

【錄音原文】W: At what age do children start school in your country?

M: At five. How about in your country?

W: At six. Do boys and girls go to school together?

M: Yes, they do. And I think it’s a good idea.

W: Do some children go on to university?

M: Yes, they do.

W: What examinations do they take first?

M: “O” levels and “A” levels.

W: Oh, but in our country they take “O” levels and “H” levels. How long do they usually stay at university?

M: Three or four years.

聽第6段材料，回答第16～18題。

16. What is the woman waiting for?

[A] She is waiting for the man.

[B] She is waiting for her mother.

[C] She is waiting for a bus.

【答案】C

【解析】錄音材料中男士詢問女士是否注意到有7路公交車通過，可推測他們都是在等公交車。

17. According to the conversation, what kind of weather is usual for March?

[A] Cool.

[B] Very hot.

[C] Dry.

【答案】A

【解析】錄音材料中男士提到通常三月份天氣不會這樣干燥炎熱，可知三月份天氣通常比較涼爽，故A項正確。

18. How often should the bus come to their stop?

[A] Every twenty minutes.

[B] Every half an hour.

[C] Once a day.

【答案】B

【解析】錄音材料中男士最后提到公交車不會按規定每半小時一班準時。

【錄音原文】M: Excuse me. Have you been waiting long?

W: Twenty minutes already.

M: Did you notice whether the No.7 bus has passed by?

W: Not while I’ve been standing here. I’m also waiting for the No.7 bus myself.

M: Good. Hot today, isn’t it?

W: Yes, it is. I wish that it would rain and cool off.

M: Me, too. This is unusual for March. I don’t remember it ever being so hot and dry in March before.

W: My mother and I have just moved here from Indiana. It is pretty cold there.

M: Yes, I’ve heard of that.

W: Do you think we’ve missed the bus?

M: Take it easy. It never comes exactly on the half hour like it should.

聽第7段材料，回答第19～22題。

19. What is the woman going to do this afternoon?

[A] Go shopping.

[B] Go to the library.

[C] Go to the cinema.

【答案】B

【解析】錄音材料中女士建議男士下午一起看電影。

20. What’s the main reason the man doesn’t like watching plays?

[A] Because they are expensive.

[B] Because they’re not well written.

[C] Because the theatre is too far away.

【答案】B

【解析】錄音材料中男士提到大部分劇本寫得不好，盡管票價便宜。

21. What kind of music does the man like best?

[A] Light music.

[B] English songs.

[C] American songs.

【答案】A

【解析】錄音材料中男士提到自己最喜歡輕音樂。

22. Which of the following does the man like most?

[A] Films.

[B] Music.

[C] Reading.

【答案】C

【解析】錄音材料中女士提議的幾項活動都被男士否定，最后男士建議去看書，并且提到女士也和他一樣喜歡閱讀。

【錄音原文】W: I’m free this afternoon. Shall we go to the movies?

M: OK. But I hate love stories. Any films about war on today?

W: I’m afraid not. How about the theatre?

M: Well, most plays are badly written, though they’re cheap.

W: Let’s go to a concert. You like music very much, don’t you?

M: Yes, light music. But now you can only hear noisy music, American songs or songs where you can’t understand a single word.

W: What are you going to do then?

M: Why not go to the library to borrow some books. You like reading as much as I do, don’t you?

W: OK, let’s go.

聽第8段材料，回答第23～26題。

23. What is the purpose of the woman’s talk?

[A] Encouraging people to ask questions.

[B] Giving an introduction to her speech.

[C] Discussing problems in learning.

【答案】B

【解析】錄音材料中女士提到接下來要進行演講，首先對演講作介紹。

24. How long will the woman go on talking?

[A] 5 minutes.

[B] 20 minutes.

[C] 30 minutes.

【答案】C

【解析】錄音材料中女士提到演講時間是半小時。

25. What can a listener expect to learn from the talk?

[A] How to get along better with people by improving listening skills.

[B] How to be more active in talking with other people.

[C] How to understand a foreign language.

【答案】A

【解析】錄音材料中女士提到要介紹5個傾聽的技巧使聽眾與人們更好地相處。

26. Who are probably the listeners?

[A] School children.

[B] Foreign students.

[C] Business people.

【答案】C

【解析】錄音材料中女士提到聽眾接觸customers and friends，故推測他們是商人。

【錄音原文】Good afternoon! As you know, my name is Grate Porter, and I’m pleased to talk with you about a subject that is near and dear to my head and my heart, listening skill. Your president tells me that this is important to you as well. I’ve been studying listening and training people to improve their listening skills for more than 20 years. For the next 30 minutes, I’d like to share with you five important listening considerations that I believe will help you to get along better with your customers and friends. With a hope that you’ll be actively listening to me, I invite you to stop me at any time if you have any questions. I promise to listen to you, too.

聽第9段材料，回答第27～30題。

27. What happened to the shop in one month?

[A] The shop was on fire twice.

[B] The shop closed twice.

[C] The shop was broken into twice at night.

【答案】C

【解析】錄音材料中提到Mr. Blue的商店一直安然無恙，直到近一個月內發生兩次火災。

28. Which sentence is true according to the passage?

[A] The police caught the thief within three months.

[B] The police had still not managed to catch the thief three weeks later.

[C] The police caught the thief three weeks later.

【答案】B

【解析】錄音材料中提到警察三周后還沒有破案，可知B項正確。

29. Why did Mr. Blue buy a camera?

[A] He wanted to photograph all the things in the shop.

[B] He wanted to photograph anyone who broke into the shop at night.

[C] He wanted to photograph his shop.

【答案】B

【解析】錄音材料中提到Mr. Blue想錄制所有闖入商店的人，所以買了攝像機。

30. What did the thief take from the shop?

[A] He took the watch which was worth $1,500.

[B] He took the camera which was worth $15,000.

[C] He took the necklace which was worth $15,000.

【答案】B

【解析】錄音材料中提到小偷最終拿走了價值100美元的攝像機。

【錄音原文】Mr. Blue is a rich businessman. He had a nice shop in the Main Street of a small town. He sold diamond necklaces, watches, clocks and other such things. Most of the goods sold in his shop are very expensive. All went well for some years, and then Mr. Blue’s shop was broken into at night twice in one mouth, and a lot of diamond necklaces were stolen each time. It made Mr. Blue very worried. He asked the police for help, but the police had still not succeeded in catching the thief three weeks later. So Mr. Blue decided that he would try to do something about it. He bought a camera and fixed it up in his shop so that it could photograph anyone who broke into it at night and put some cheap jewelry in front of it for the thief. A few nights later the thief came, but he did not touch any of the cheap jewelry that Mr. Blue had put out for him. He took the camera instead; it was worth 1,500 dollars.

聽第10段材料，回答第31～34題。

31. What should the students bring with them to the exam?

[A] A final copy of the research project.

[B] Copies of the midterm.

[C] A few pens.

【答案】C

【解析】錄音材料中講述者陳述了考試要求，需要帶上2到3支鋼筆，可知正確答案為C項。

32. What will be the format of the exam?

[A] There will be only multiple choice questions.

[B] The exam will be both multiple choice and essay questions.

[C] There will be only essay questions.

【答案】C

【解析】錄音材料中講述者告知學生們考試題型只有簡述題。

33. Why does the teacher call the exam comprehensive?

[A] It will be easy to understand.

[B] Students will be tested on all the materials discussed in class.

[C] It will cover topics from a wide variety of academic fields.

【答案】B

【解析】錄音材料中男士提到考試比較復雜的原因是會涉及所有課本內容和筆記，故B項正確。

34. When is this talk most likely to be given?

[A] During the trust week of class.

[B] During midterm week.

[C] On the last day of class.

【答案】C

【解析】錄音材料中講述者提到這是他們本學期最后一次課程。

【錄音原文】Now I’d like to talk to you about the final exam. The exam will be held next Tuesday, the last day of the exam week. Remember to bring two or three pens in case you run out of ink. Unlike the midterm, this test will not include multiple choice questions. It’ll consist entirely of essays. You must answer three of the five essay questions. The exam will be comprehensive, which means you’ll be responsible for all of the subject matter we’ve covered in class. I would suggest you review your midterms as well as the Text book and your class notes. The final will count for 50% of your grade in the course. The research project will count for 20%, and the midterm 30%. I’ll be in my office nearly all day on Monday next week. If you run into any problems, please bring your questions to my office. Good luck with your study, and I’ll see you on Tuesday. This is the last day of our class in this semester, I want to say thanks to all of you for your great support in this term, and I hope I can still be your teacher next term. Thanks again!