初三英语（下）听力材料Unit 2:How do you study for a test?Section A,1bBoy 1: Hey Gang.There's a big test on Tuesday.I really need some help.Can you tell me how do you study for a big test?V oices: Sure!Yes.Sure we will.Boy 1: You did really well on the last English test,didn't you Mei?Mei: Yeah,I did OK.Boy 1: Well,how did you study?Mei: By making flashcards.Boy 1: May be I'll try that.How did you study,Pierre?Pierre: By asking the teacher for help.She was really happy I asked.Boy 1: That's interesting.How do you study,Antonio?Antonio:I like to study by listening to tapes.But sometimes my mother thinks I'm listening to music.And then she gets mad.Boy 1: Oh,well...2a,2bGirl 1: Welcome to the English club.Today we're going to talk about the best ways to learn English.Who has an idea?Boy 1: Do you learn English by watching English-language videos?Girl 2: No.It's too hard to understand the voices.Boy 1: What about keeping a diary in English?Do you learn English that way?Girl 2: I think so.It helps to write English every day.Girl 3: Have you ever studied with a group?Girl 2: Yes,I have!I've learnd a lot that way.Girl 1: Do you ever practice conversations with friends?Girl 2: Oh,yes,It improves my speaking skills.Boy 1: What about reading aloud to practice pronunciation?Girl 3: I do that sometimes.I think it help.Boy 2: I do too.And I always look up new words in a dictionary.Girl 3: That's a great idea!Section B,2a,2bMs Mitchell: You look worried,Paul.Paul: I am,Ms Mitchell.I'm having trouble learning English.Ms Mitchell: You said you liked English.What's the problem?Paul: I can't get the pronunciation right.Ms Mitchell: Well,listening can help.Why don't you borrow the teacher's tapes?You can listen to them at home and repeat the sentences that are difficult for you.Paul: That's a good idea.But what about all the new words?I forget a lot of new words.Ms Mitchell: You can always write the new words in your note book and study them at home.You can even study in the train on the way to school.Paul: That might really help!Thanks.Ms Mitchell: Can you understand when people talk to you?Paul: Well,no.Not always.Sometimes I just don't uunderstand what people are saying.Ms Mitchell: Why don't you join an English language club to practice speaking English?The English club meets after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.Paul: Maybe I'll go.The only other problem I have is that I don't get much writing practice.Ms Mitchell: Maybe you should find a penpal.Paul: That sounds like a fun way to practice writing.Thanks Ms Mitchell! Unit3 I used to be afraid of the dark.Section A,1bConversation 1Bob: Mario,is that you?Mario: Yeah,it is.It's Bob!Hey,guys,it's Bob!I haven't seen you for four years.Bob: Yeah.I'm here with my parents.We're visiting for a couple of days.Wow Mario,you look different! You used to be short,didn't you?Mario: Yes ,I di .Now I'm tall.And so are you!Bob: That's ture...And you used to wear glasses.Mario: You have a grat memory.Now I wear contact lenses!Conversation 2Bob: Hey,Amy,it's great to see you.Amy: Hi,Bob.How are you?Bob: Fine .Wow,you've changed!Amy: Really?How?Bob: Well,you used to have short hair.Amy: You remember that?Yes,I did.Bob: And you used to be really tall!Amy: Not any more.You're taller than me now,Bob.Conversation 3Tina: Hiya,Bob.Bon: Hi,Tina.You've changed too.Tina: Oh,yeah?Bob: You have blonde har!Tina: Yeah,it used to be red,didn't it?Bob: And it's straight!Tina: It used to be curly.2a,2bPaula: Hey,Steve!Over here!Don't you remember me?Steve: Oh,wow!you're Paula,aren't you?Paula: That's right.Steve: But you used tobe really quiet,didn't you?Paula: Yeah.I wasn't very outgoing.Steve: No,you weren't .But you were always friendly.Wait a minute!Did you use to play the piano?Paula: Yes, I did.But now I'm more interested in sports.I play soccer and I'm on the swim team. Steve: Wow!People sure change.Section B 2a,2bGirl 1: My six-year -old brother started school this week.Boy 1: He's really lucky.Life was great when I was six .Girl 1: Really?Why?Boy 1: Oh,schoolwork is rally easy.Girl 1: Not for me.I didn't use to like tests,Now I don't worry about tests.Boy 1: And we used to play every day after school.Now we just study all the time.Girl 1: Yeah,but we used to walk to school.Now we have to take the bus.Boy 1: I remember one bab thing.I used to hate gym.Now I love gym class.Girl 1: Me,tooUnit 4: Teenagers should be allowed to choose their own clothes.Section A,1bWoman: So, what are you doing this afternoon,Anna?Anna: I'm goning to the mall with John.He just got his driver's license.Woman: I'm sorry.You can't go with John.I don't think sixteen-yesr-olds should be allowed to drive.They aren't serious enough at that age.Anna: But I have to go to the mall.Gaby's getting her ears pierced and I want to watch. Woman: I don't think sixteen-year-olds should be allowed to get their ears pierced.They might be sory later.Anna: I agree,but it's fun to watch.Is it OK if we take the bus?Woman: Well,I guess so.Anna: Great! I want to buy a new blouse at the mall,too.Woman: What kind are you going to buy?Maybe I should go with you.Anna: Aw,Mom.I'm not a child.I think teenagers should be allowed to choose their own clothes.Woman: Well,I just want to be sure you get something nice.2a,2bMolly: Larry is working late again tonight,Kathy.Kathy: I know,Molly.I don't think sixteen-year-olds should be allowed to work at night.Young people need to sleep.Molly: I disagree with you.Teenager boys never get tired.Kathy: Well,maybe.But Larry shouldn't work every night.Molly: Oh,I agree.He needs time to do homework.Kathy: You know,Molly...he should really cut his hair.Molly: Oh,I don't know.Do you think it's too long?Kathy: Yes,I do.It doesn't look clean.And I think he should stop wearing that silly earring. Molly: Oh,I disagree.I kind of like it.It looks cool!Kathy: You know what worries me-Larry doesn't seem to have many frienks.Molly: Yeah,I know.I think he shouldn't work on weekends.Kathy: Oh, I agree,Molly.He needs to spend time with friedsMolly: Like you and me?Kathy: Maybe.Section B,2a,2bMan: What's the matter,Peter?Peter: I think I'm going to fail a math test,Dad.Man: You are?Why?Peter: Well,I missed the bus and I had to wald to school.Man: So?Peter: I'm not allowed to get to class late,and there was a big test today.Man: And you weren't allowed to take the test?Peter: That's right .But I should be allowed to take the test later,I's not fair.Man: I agree.may be you could talk to the teacher after school.Peter: Yeah.Maybe if I explain what happened,She'll understand. Unit5 I like music that I can dance to.SectionA 1bBetty: Oh, look. There’s the new Cool Kids CD.Tony: The Cool Kids? Do you like them?Betty: Oh, yeah. They’re my favorite band. I like music that I can dance to.Tony: You’re kidding. I think they’re awful. I prefer music that has great lyrics… music that I can sing along with.Betty: I like song s I can sing along with too. So what’s your favorite band?Tony: The Lions. Their words are interesting and…SectionA 2aXu Fei: Look, Carmen. These T-shirt are great! Look at this one.Carmen: What a grear T-shirt, Xu Fei. I really love Dan Dervish. I like musicianswho play different kingds of music.Xu Fei: Hmmm…he’s okay…Carmen: He’s only okay?! You must be joking.Xu Fei: Well… I like musicians who write their own songs. Dan Dervish doesn’t write his own music.Carmen: Hmm. Well, I think he’s great.Xu Fei: The Modern’s T-shirt is interesting.Carmen: The Modern are really great. I love music that’s really loud and energetic.Xu Fei: I know you do …but I prefer groups that lpay quiet and gentle songs.SectionB 2aBoy1: Wow, you sure have lots of cool stuff. What a great jacket!Boy2: Yeah, it’s new. I really like it. I like clothes that are unusual.Boy1: Yeah, me too. Say… is that a new book over there?Boy2: Yes, it is. It’s a book about volleyball. It tells about how to become a good player.Boy1: Is it good?Boy2: Yeah, it’s great. I like writers who explain things well.Boy1: Me too. Ummmm, Michael?Boy2: Yes?Boy1: Uhhh… Where did you get that movie poster?Boy2: Oh, the Monster Lizard poster? My brother got it for me. He works at a movie theater. Boy1: It’s a great poster.Boy2: Yeah, it is. I love movies that are about monsters, don’t you?Boy1: I sure do. Say… Michael… Do you think your brother could get a Monster Lizard poster for meBoy2: Probably. I’ll ask him.Boy1: That would be great.Unit 6: Where would you like to visit?Secton A ,1bSam: Look at those travel posters.I’d love to go on a vacation.Gina:Where would you like to visit?Sam: I’d love to go trekking in the Amazon jungle in Brazil.Gina:You would?Sam: Sure.I like exciting vacations.Gina:Wouldn’t that be dangerous?Sam: No, not really.How about you,Gina?Where would you like to go?Gina:Oh,I’m stress out.I’d just like to relax on a beach…You know,a beautiful beach in Florida. Sam: That sounds peaceful.2a,2bBoy 1:Wouldn’t it be great if we could go on a vacation together?Girl 1:Yeah.That would be wonderful!Boy 1:Where would we go?Girl 1:Well,I hope to visit Hawaii one day.Would you be interested in going there?Boy 2:Sure!I like places where the weather is always warm.Boy 1:But Hawaii is too touristy.Maybe we could go to Mexico.I love places where the pople are really friendly.Boy 2:Well,Mexico would be nice,but we don’t know the language.I hope to see Niagara Falls some day.What about going there?Girl 1:Nigara Falls would be beautiful,but there’s not much to do there.Why don’t we all go to San Francisco together?It has everything—beautiful views,friendly piople,exciting things to do…Boy 2:That’s not a bad idea…if you pay for it!Secton B ,2a,2bWoman 1:Jeff,I have to go out for half an hur.Could you please answer the phone? Just take messages and I’ll call people back.Jeff: Sure…Jeff: Hello,Ace Travel.Jeff Marino speaking.How may I help you?Woman 2:I’d like some information on vacation packagge s,please.Jeff: My boss is out of the office for half an hour.Could she call you back?Woman 2:Actually,I’d like to get some information now,if you wouldn’t mind…Jeff: Oh,well,I guess it would be OK.So,where would you like to go?Woman 2:Oh,I don’t kn ow.Somewhere warm.Jeff: Somewhere warm…How about Hawaii?Woman 2:Oh…No…I…I don’t like flying.Jeff: OK.Well,there’s always…Jeff: Hi,Ace Travel.Jeff Marino speaking.Man: Hello,I’d like to find out about your vacation packages.Jeff:Sure.What kind of vacation are you looking for?Man:Well,I hope to go on a nature tour.Jeff:Well,we have a great whale watch tour.You might like that.Man:Hmmmm…It depends on where it is.I don’t want to go anywhere cold.Jeff:Hmmm…let’s see.Yes,we have a summer whale watch tour…Jeff: Hi,Ace Travel.May I help you?Woman 3:I hope so.I saw your advertisement for somewhere that’s fun for kids.Jeff: Fun for kids…hmmm…How about Los Angeles?Kids love visiting Hollywood.Woman 3:Oh but we don’t really like big cities…Jeff: I see.Then maybe you’d enjoy… Unit 7 I’ll help clean up the city parks.Section A 1Bconversation 1Boy: I'd like to work outside.Girl: You could help clean up the city parks.conversation 2Boy: I'd like to help homeless people.Girl: You could give out food at the food bank.conversation 3Girl: I'd like to cheer up sick kids.Boy: You could visit them in the hospital.conversation 4Girl: I'd like to help kids with their schoolwork.Boy: You could volunteer in an after-school study program.Section A 2a,2bBoy1: OK,. Now we need to come up with a plan to tell people about the city park clean-up.Girl1: Yeah, but I'm hungry, Bob. Let's have lunch first.Girl2: No, we can't put off making a plan. Clean-up Day is only two weeks from now.Boy2: You're right, Sally. While we talk, I'll write down all our ideas. Then we can decide which ideas are best.Girl1: Um...well... we could put up signs.Boy2: That's a good idea!Girl2: I'll hand out advertisements after school.Boy1: OK. Great! And we could each call up ten people and ask them to come.Boy2: Hey, we're coming up with a lot of good ideas, aren't we?SectionB2a2bMan:This morning I’m talking with a very generous young man,Jimmy the Bike Boy.Jimmy is the boy who fixes up old bikes and gives them away.Good morning,jimmy.Boy:Good morning.Man:So,Jimmy,tell our listeners what you do.Boy:Well,like you said,I find or buy old bikes that nobody wants.Then I fix up the bikes and give them away to kids who don’t have enough money to buy their own bikes.Man:That’s fantastic.What gave you the idea?Boy:I guess I take after my father.He’s always helping people.Man:Wow!Your parents must be proud of you.Boy:I guess so.But now I’ve run out of money to buy old bikes.Man:Oh,that’s too bad.Boy:Yeah.I need to come up with some way of getting money or I’ll have to stop.Unit8 Have you packed yet?Section A 1bWoman: Have you packed the beach towels yet?Boy: No, I haven't ．Can't Judy pack them?Woman: No, she's busy ．Could you please water the plants?Boy: I've already watered them ．Woman: Oh, thanks ．Man: What about the travel guidebook and the street map?Woman: I've already bought the travel guidebook, but I haven't got the street map yet ．Man: That's OK ．I'll get it ．Have you packed the camera?Boy: Yes ．I've already put it in my suitcase ．Woman: Well, I guess that's everything ．Boy: Almost everything ．We haven't locked the windows yet ．2a 2bBoy: Mom and Dad said they want to leave in ten minutes ．Are you ready, Tina?Girl: No ．I haven't cleaned out the refrigerator yet ．I have to do that right now ．Boy: Tina! You're unbelievable ．What about your bike?Girl: I've already put it in the garage ．But I haven't locked the garage yet ．That's your job, Mark ．Boy: I know ．I've already done most of my jobs ．I've taken out the trash ．Girl: Have you fed the cat yet?Boy: Not yet ．I'll do it in a minute ．Have you turned off your radio?Girl: Yes, I have ．I think we're almost ready ．Section B 2a 2bWoman: Hmmm ．That was … umm … not bad ．Now tell me a little about yourselves ．What was your name again?Boy 1: Apple Ice Cream ．Woman: Apple Ice Cream? That's uhhh … a nice name ．Hong long have you been together?Boy 1: About a year ．Woman: One year, huh? And have you written any original songs yet?Boy 2: Yes, we have ．We used to play stuff by other bands, but now we only play our own songs ．That one you just heard was ours ．Woman: Good, great! I'm interested in people who play their own music ．Have you ever won an award of any kind?Boy 1: Yes, we have ．We won the best new group of the year last month ．Woman: Wow ．That's great ．Have you made a music video yet?Boy 1: No, not yet ．Woman: But you've had your own concert?Boy 2: Oh, yeah ．We've had six concerts of our own ．Woman: Have you ever been on TV?Boy 1: No, we haven't ．But we've already talked to "Bands on Parade" about doing a TV show next month ．Woman: Sounds like you guys are on your way ．。