2.3　专项训练[听力音频]

◆短对话专项训练

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可以看出她不知道将眼镜放在哪里，所以建议继续找。

【录音原文】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】牌子上写的工作日上午九点至下午五点开门，周六上午九点至中午十二点开门，周日不开门。

【录音原文】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】录音材料中女士提到让男士点餐，可推测她是一名服务生。

【录音原文】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】原文为I’m seeing her off at 7:00 o’clock。see sb. off表示“将某人送走”。

【录音原文】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】录音材料中男士提到胃疼可能是由于海鲜。

【录音原文】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】对话内容为男士向女士询问电影开始的时间，从“What can I do for you”看出他们是售票员与顾客的关系。

【录音原文】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八点的时候还在家没有去学校。

【录音原文】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】对话中的男人提醒她在paper上写上名字和学号，结合Let’s begin可推测这是考试前的场景而他是一位老师。

【录音原文】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.意为“它过去甚至比现在还要好”。

【录音原文】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】他说数学题令他很头疼。女士回答说，尝试着每次只解决一小步。即建议他要有耐心慢慢解。

【录音原文】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】录音材料中女士认为“没有任何人可以夺取其他人的生命”，故判断她赞同对实施安乐死的医生判刑。

【录音原文】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】这是一段关于问路的对话，由Excuse me可看出两个人并不认识，为陌生人。

【录音原文】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?可知他们晚上会去参加派对，后面的对话是在决定具体时间。

【录音原文】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可猜想是一辆车。

【录音原文】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可看出他建议女士卧床休息。

【录音原文】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.

◆长对话或独白专项训练

听第1段材料，回答第1～2题。

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】根据my office hours are 10:30 to noon，这之间的时间为她们可能见面的时间。

2. Which topic will they talk about?

[A] Housework.

[B] Homework.

[C] Salary.

【答案】B

【解析】根据I’ve been having trouble with the homework.可知他们即将谈论homework相关的内容。

【录音原文】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.

听第2段材料，回答第3～6题。

3. What are these two people talking about?

[A] Sports.

[B] Music.

[C] Entertainment.

【答案】C

【解析】录音材料中女士提到她刚看了一部有趣的电影，男士也提到看电视的问题，可知他们在讨论娱乐活动。

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】录音材料中男士问女士高兴的原因，女士回答说看了一部有趣的电影。

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】录音材料中他更愿意看一些不仅有趣而且有指导意义的节目。

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】录音材料中男士认为看电视不仅为了休闲娱乐。

【录音原文】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.

听第3段材料，回答第7～9题。

7. Where does the conversation take place?

[A] In a hotel.

[B] In a restaurant.

[C] At school.

【答案】A

【解析】录音材料中女士提到可以为男士提供一样的房间，推断对话发生在酒店。

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】由录音材料可知他们在讨论预订房间的事情。

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】男士回答道他们要驾车去西班牙的南部。

【录音原文】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.

听第4段材料，回答第10～12题。

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】对话第二句William Woods 说I’d like to book a single room with bath.他想要带浴室的单人间。

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

[A] $390.

[B] $400.

[C] $490.

【答案】A

【解析】根据对话，酒店每晚65美元，William Woods会住六个晚上。总共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】在回答入住和离开的日期时，William Woods他说August 23rd to Saturday, August 28th。

【录音原文】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.

听第5段材料，回答第13～15题。

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】录音材料中男士回答在自己的国家儿童5岁开始上学。

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】录音材料中男士介绍在自己的国家少年需要达到“O” levels and “A” levels才能考上大学。

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】录音材料中男士介绍在自己的国家少年上大学需要三、四年的时间。

【录音原文】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.

听第6段材料，回答第16～18题。

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】录音材料中男士询问女士是否注意到有7路公交车通过，可推测他们都是在等公交车。

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】录音材料中男士提到通常三月份天气不会这样干燥炎热，可知三月份天气通常比较凉爽，故A项正确。

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】录音材料中男士最后提到公交车不会按规定每半小时一班准时。

【录音原文】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.

听第7段材料，回答第19～22题。

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】录音材料中女士建议男士下午一起看电影。

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】录音材料中男士提到大部分剧本写得不好，尽管票价便宜。

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

[A] Light music.

[B] English songs.

[C] American songs.

【答案】A

【解析】录音材料中男士提到自己最喜欢轻音乐。

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

[A] Films.

[B] Music.

[C] Reading.

【答案】C

【解析】录音材料中女士提议的几项活动都被男士否定，最后男士建议去看书，并且提到女士也和他一样喜欢阅读。

【录音原文】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.

听第8段材料，回答第23～26题。

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】录音材料中女士提到接下来要进行演讲，首先对演讲作介绍。

24. How long will the woman go on talking?

[A] 5 minutes.

[B] 20 minutes.

[C] 30 minutes.

【答案】C

【解析】录音材料中女士提到演讲时间是半小时。

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】录音材料中女士提到要介绍5个倾听的技巧使听众与人们更好地相处。

26. Who are probably the listeners?

[A] School children.

[B] Foreign students.

[C] Business people.

【答案】C

【解析】录音材料中女士提到听众接触customers and friends，故推测他们是商人。

【录音原文】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.

听第9段材料，回答第27～30题。

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】录音材料中提到Mr. Blue的商店一直安然无恙，直到近一个月内发生两次火灾。

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】录音材料中提到警察三周后还没有破案，可知B项正确。

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】录音材料中提到Mr. Blue想录制所有闯入商店的人，所以买了摄像机。

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】录音材料中提到小偷最终拿走了价值100美元的摄像机。

【录音原文】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.

听第10段材料，回答第31～34题。

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】录音材料中讲述者陈述了考试要求，需要带上2到3支钢笔，可知正确答案为C项。

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】录音材料中讲述者告知学生们考试题型只有简述题。

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】录音材料中男士提到考试比较复杂的原因是会涉及所有课本内容和笔记，故B项正确。

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】录音材料中讲述者提到这是他们本学期最后一次课程。

【录音原文】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!