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1、听说教程听力原文及答案Unitl.Understanding short conversations B D C D C C B B A C1W:Its time for International Clock Talk!Tme to discuss how you feel about time!M:Well,since we all come from the same country,I think our views will be similar.Q:Why does the man believe the people will have similar views?2W:It a

2、nnoys me the way my foreign friends treat time.M:I just read a book about this problem!Its entitled International Clock Talk.Q:Which problem is the book about?3M:Australians are so relaxed about time!It drives me mad!W:Thats the way they are.While youre here,youll have to get used to itQ:What advice

3、 does the woman give the man?4M:Have you noticed differences between our cultures?W:Sure.In my country,people dont care about time 归ry much.Here,you take it seriously.Q:How do people in the womans country feel about time?5W:Can you explain why youre always five minutes late for conferences?M:Oh,Im s

4、orry.In my country,people are often late.Q:Why is the man late for conferences?6W:What do you appreciate most about life in Germany?M:German people are rarely late for meetings.I never have to deal with latecomers.Q:What does the man like best about life in Germany?7M:Fve heard that Chinese people a

5、re very relaxed about time.W:That used to be true.Nowadays,people are increasingly bothered by lateness.Q:According to the woman,how have Chinese people changed?8M:Why did you walk out of the restaurant abruptly?We had just started talking.W:Just started?We were there for two hours!In my country,mea

6、ls take 15 minutes!Q:Why did the woman walk out of the restaurant so abruptly?9W:What did Mom think about her trip to Russia?Im so looking forward to hearing about it.M:She didnt say much.When I picked her up at the airport this morning,she was just eagerto get home to see Dad.She just said the food

7、 was great there.Q:What is the relationship between the two speakers?10M:Its only 6:30,and youre done!I wont finish work till 10.Ybure very efficient.W:Well,Tom finished two hours earlier than me.Thats a sign of efficiency in my country.Q:How many hours earlier did the woman finish her work than the

8、 man?二.Understand a long conversation D D A B CM:You travel a lot.Which people do you think are the most time-conscious?W:I think its probably the Swedes.M:Really,what makes you say that?W:Well,on my last trip to Sweden,I ordered a taxi to pick me up at my hotel at 6:25 am.Igot to the street at 6:27

9、,but the taxi had already left.M:Thats a little hard to believe.Is it true?W:Absolutely,everything runs on time there.Theres no room for mistakes.Everyone is verytime-conscious!M:They must seem very stiff and serious!W:Sure,but once you get to know them,you find kind,caring people behind their serio

10、usfaces.M:This is very different from my experiences traveling in South America.Of course,peoplethere are very kind,but they dont care much about time.W:I agree.South Americans dont put very much stress on time.Theyre always late forevervthinq,but no one seems to mind.1.What does the woman think abo

11、ut Swedish people?2.How long did the taxi driver wait for the woman?3.Why does the woman say theres no room for mistakes inSweden?4.According to the woman,what are Swedes usually like?5.What do the man and the woman say about people in SouthAmerica?三.Understanding a passageCDBCBThe biggest problem i

12、n my company has to do with culture,in particular our differentways of looking at time.People from some countries think it is OK to show up late for ameeting and some people even dont think they need to come at all!As president of thecompany,however,it is my responsibility to tell them that this is

13、not acceptable.Whereas insome other countries attending meetings is not considered very important,in this country,and especially in this company,meetings must be attended on time.Not being on timecauses inefficiency.I spent all night thinking about the exact words that I would use to explainmy feeli

14、ngs.I even wrote my words down.I planned to discuss this problem at the meetingtoday,and entitled my speech International Clock Talk.Unfortunately,I have a problem-noone came to the meeting!1.What is the companys greatest problem?2.Which of the following does the speaker consider is his duty aspresi

15、dent of the company?3.Why does lateness cause a decrease in efficiency?4.What did the company president do the previous night?5.Why couldnt the president do what he had planned?H o m ew ork D C B D B C A B A C1W:I always thought that culture shock was something that would happen to otherpeople,not t

16、o me.M:Actually,Fm not totally certain what the words culture shock refer to.W:Culture shock is the anxiety that occurs when a person moves to completelynew surroundings.M:Does it include a lack of direction and not knowing what is appropriate orinappropriate?W:It sure does.And,it generally sets in

17、a few weeks after arriving in a newplace.M:Is it a physical or mental discomfort?W:Its both.Most people suffer stress in their body and mind.It can result infeeling very tired,getting sick,becoming depressed and doing things youmight otherwise think are wrong.M:I think Ive experienced all of those s

18、ymptoms.W:Its only natural.When you first arrive,you dont speak the language,dontknow how to use banking machines,dont know how to use the telephoneand so forth.M:At the same time it can also be an opportunity.W:I agree.It can help you develop a better understanding of yourself andencourage a sense

19、of creativity.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1.What did the woman first think about culture shock?2.Which of the following statements is NOT true about people experiencingculture shock?3.How may culture shock affect peoples lives?4.When the woman talks about the n

20、ewcomers inability,which of the followingis NOT mentioned?5.How can culture shock also be an opportunity?2Even though you may not be able to eliminate culture shock,there are waysto ease the stress.The following are some activities that can help:Get out of your room or apartment,so you are able to e

21、xperience first-handwhat Americans are doing.Make friends so you can talk to them and ask about what you dontunderstand.Read to leam about the culture of the country youre in.Find an activity that you can enjoy so you will be able to reduce stress anddepression.Americans like to jog and they also li

22、ke to play sports.Find out from your host family or other Americans about communityactivities,religious services,or volunteer opportunities.Make the most of thisopportunity to become a member of their 8mmunity.Improve your English.Ask about anything you dont understand.Dont beafraid to make mistakes

23、.Someone will be happy to put you rightQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the passage you have just heard.1.Why is it advised to get out of your room or apartment?2.To whom can you talk when you want to understand the American culture?3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to reduce your stre

24、ssand depression?4.How might you become a member of the community?5.What should you do if you are NOT sure about how to say something?Unit2.Understanding short conversations B B C C C A A A C A1W:What did your coach tell you about running in tomorrows race?M:He said,All that glitters is Olympic gold

25、,to remind me of the Olympic spirit.Q:What was the coachs advice to the man?2M:I watched a TV show last night called All that Glitters Is Olympic Gold.W:I watched that too.It was about the training and sacrifice necessary for athletes tocompete in the Olympics.Q:What was the TV show about?3W:Running

26、 the hundred-meter dash is nothing compared to the passion necessary to runlonger races.M:Are you kidding?Ive run both and I know they both require determination.Q:Why does the man disagree with the woman?4M:Do you think drug taking is widespread among amateur athletes trying to get stronger?W:Its h

27、ard to say whether its true or not.So much of what we hear seems to be rumors.Q:Does the woman believe that there is a problem with amateur athletes taking drugs?5W:Do you think that he could have run in the Olympics if things had turned out differently?M:Definitely.He had the heart.It was just his

28、injury that cost him the opportunity to compete.Q:Did the athlete compete in the Olympics?6M:I heard that when the athlete accepted the gold medal,he thanked his mom.W:Thats right.He swore that she was responsible for him developing the strength to win therace.Q:Why was the athlete able to win the r

29、ace?7W:Come on,you can eat this cake.Ybu dont have to deny yourself sweet food just becauseyoure in the Olympics.M:Yes Ido!With the games coming so soon,I have to stay on a healthy diet.Q:Why does the man refuse the womans offer?8M:Most people who watch the Olympics would like to be like the athlete

30、s they see.W:Maybe they would.But I dont think most of them have the determination to work so hardto get there.Q:What does the woman think about people who watch the Olympic Games?9W:Are you noticing the frowns on the faces of the runners?Not one of them looks happy.M:You can be sure the two runners

31、 from our country are happy.Out of the five races,theyvewon four.Q:How many races have the runners from the speakers country won?ioM:Just hearing the Olympic song fills me with determination to go out and win.W:It was first played in 1896,but it wasnt the official song until 1958.1 like it too.Q:In

32、which year did the Olympic song become official?二 Understand a long conversation D B C D DW:Wow,you really look great Have you been working out?M:Every day.Fm preparing for the Olympic Games.W:Oh,no.M:What?Whats the matter?Ybu dont think I can do it?W:I dont know how to tell you.M:Vbu dont think Im

33、strong enough to enter,do you?Well.T H have you know Fm plentystrong.And if you say otherwise,you dont know what youre talking about.W:I know youre strong.Thats not the problem.M:Then you think my heart is weak.But that isnt so!I have amazing determination.I swear,my passion is inmatched by any othe

34、r amateur athlete in the world.I defy you to sayotherwise.W:I wouldnt dare.Fve seen you run and not quit,and I know your heart is strong.But thatisnt the problem.M:Whats the problem then?W:The Olympics ended yesterday.1.Why does the man look great?2.How does the man feel about his own strength?3.Wha

35、t does the man say about his passion?4.How does the woman know the man has a strong heart?5.What is the mans problem,according to the woman?三 Understanding a passage C B C D DIn the summer of 1936,Jesse Owens became famous all over the world.That summer,Jesse Owens,a black American,joined the best a

36、tNetes from 50 nations to compete in theOlympics in Berlin,Germany.There was special interest in the Olympic Games that year because Adolph Hitler was thenthe leader of Germany.He and his Nazi party believed that white people were better thanother races,especially those with dark skin.They were all

37、very surprised when Owens wonfour qold medals and set new world records.Years later,Jesse Owens wrote that he was most proud of showing Hitler and the worldhow great a black man could be.Through everything,he never lost confidence in himself.Nor did he ever lose pride in himself,lb this day,Jesse Ow

38、ens is remembered as anamazing man who fully expressed the Olympic spirit1.Why were so many people interested in the 1936 Olympic Games?2.According to the passage,what did the Nazi party believe?3.What surprised Hitler and the Nazis?4.What made Jesse Owens most proud?5.Why is Jesse Owens remembered

39、as a great man?Homework1DCD BAA BC B DM:Have you ever tried scuba diving?W:No,Im kind of scared of the whole diving thing.I mean,I hear all thesestories about getting sick from coming up too fast and dangerous fish andstuff.I dont think its for me.M:I guess theres a lot that could go wrong,but if yo

40、uve been trained and youfollow the rules,theres really nothing to worry about.W:I dont know.M:Its really worth trying.Its a whole other workl down there.Its such anamazing experience.W:Thats what a lot of people tell me,but I think rd prefer to stick to surfingrather than take my chances in the deep

41、.M:lb be honest,I think you have more chance of meeting with an accidentsurfing than diving.W:As long as you dont do anything stupid,youll be okay.M:Divings the same.Vbujust have to follow the rules.Say,Tm going nextweekend.Why dont you come along?Theres a pool that isnt so deepwhere you can see all

42、 kinds offish and things.Its perfect for a novice diver.W:Well,if its not too deep,it cant be too bad.Why not?Sure,Fil go with you.M:Great!Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1.According to the woman,what makes diving scary?2.What measures might help ensure the safety

43、of diving?3.According to the conversation,what has the woman heard about diving?4.What does the man think about surfing?5.Why does the woman decide to join the man in diving?2Some people say that aerobic dancing is a sport,and others say its not.Ive begun a class that teaches aerobics,and I would li

44、ke to tell you about it.Ithink youll be very excited about this vigorous exercise and will agree with methat its a sport.Aerobic dancing is like other sports in that it can help you improve yourmental strength.Often,when doing it,youll want to quit.Continuing,despiteyour desire to stop,forces you to

45、 be strong.The encouragement that youreceive from those around you helps you to carry on for the entire 45 minutesuntil the end.Its something like running a long race.Like swimming,aerobic dancing makes your body stronger.It quickenyour heart beat and helps you to lose fat.Many football players,as w

46、ell asathletes in other sports,do aerobic dancing to improve their fitness.Many otherpeople enjoy it as well.Aerobic dancing can change your life.If you participate regularly,itll makeyou a better person,both mentally and physically.I recommend it to anyone whowants a little bit more out of life.Que

47、stions 1 to 5 are based on the passage you have just heard.1.According to the passage,how do people feel about aerobic dancing?2.In which way is aerobic dancing similar to other sports?3.Who will encourage you not to quit when doing aerobic dancing?4.How is aerobic dancing like swimming?5.According

48、to the speaker,who should take part in aerobic dancing?Unit 3-Understanding short conversations D A B C D A D B A B1M:Could you tell me about the pros and cons of mixed marriages?W:I can tell you the pros,for sure.After being married to a foreigner for 20 years,Fve yet todiscover any cons.Q:What can

49、t the woman tell the man?2W:The wedding is next week,but I still dont know if marrying a person of a different race isrightM:There are a lot of pros and cons of mixed marriages,but overall theyre good.Q:How does the man feel about mixed marriages?3M:The French have a lot of charm.I think youll enjoy

50、 being married to one.W:Not everything about them is charming.And Im going to have some trouble dealing withhis culture.Q:What concern does the woman have about marrying a Frenchman?4W:Has anyone criticized you for marrying someone of a different race?M:I expected people to.But they havent so far.Be