初三英语（下）听力材料Unit 1 Have you ever been to an amusement park?Section A, 1bSarah: I’m bored, Claudia. Let’s do something different.Claudia: Have you ever been to an amusement?Sarah: Yes, I have. I went to Fun Times Amusement Park last year. Have you ever been to a water park?Claudia: No, I haven’t, Sarah.Sarah: Me neither. Let’s go to Water City tomorrow.Claudia: Well, that sounds fun, but I can’t swim.Sarah: Really? I didn’t know that. Well, how about the zoo? Have you ever been to the zoo?Claudia: I’ve been to the zoo a lot of times.Sarah: Me too. And I’ve been to the aquarium also.Claudia: So have I., Sarah. I went there on our last school trip.Sarah: I know, Claudia. Let’s go to the space museum. I’ve never been there. Claudia: That’s a great idea. I went there last year, but I’d like to go there again. Section A，2a, 2bConversation 1Tina: It’s raining again, John! I really wanted to go skating today!John: Oh, well. Hey, have you ever been to the space museum, Tina?Tina: Yes, I went there last year. Have you ever been there?John: No, I haven’t.Tina: Well, I’d really like to go there again.John: Great. What bus do we take to get to the museum?Tina: We can take the subway. The station is near the museum.Conversation 2Carmella: Have you ever been to the aquarium, Linda?Linda: No, I haven’t. but I’m going there next week. Would you like to come? Carmella: Sure. How will we get there?Linda: We can ride our bikes.Carmella: Where is the aquarium?Linda: It’s on Green Street, behind the zoo.Carmella: Have you been to the zoo?Linda: Yes, I have. I love the zoo. I went there three times last year.Conversation 3Tom: Have you ever been to Water World, Harvey?Harvey: No, I’ve never been there.Tom: Neither of I. Let’s go!Harvey: I’d really love to go, but I don’t have any money.Tom:Well, let’s go skating instead. There’s a great new place for skating on Center Street in River Park.Harvey: That’s a great idea. Could I borrow your bike? I want to go home to get my skates.Section B, 2a, 2bA: What was your name again?B: Thomas. Thomas Ruzic.A: How do you spell your last name?B: U-U-Z-I-C.A: You speak English very well, Thomas. How long have you been study English?B: For three years.A: Oh. Have you ever been to an English-speaking country?B: Yes, I have. I was an exchange student in the United States for three months.A: Really? When was that?B: When I was thirteen.A: Why do you want to improve your English?B: I want to travel the world, and you need English to do that.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?Voices: 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...Section A，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 learned 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 understand 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 pen pal.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 did. Now I'm tall. And so are you!Bob: That's true...And you used to wear glasses.Mario: You have a great 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 hair!Tina: Yeah, it used to be red, didn't it?Bob: And it's straight!Tina: It used to be curly.Section A，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 to be 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 bad thing. I used to hate gym. Now I love gym class.Girl 1: Me, too.Unit 4 Teenagers should be allowed to choose their own clothes. Section A, 1bWoman: So, what are you doing this afternoon, Anna?Anna: I'm going 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-year-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 sorry 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.Section A, 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 friends.Molly: Yeah, I know. I think he shouldn't work on weekends.Kathy: Oh, I agree, Molly. He needs to spend time with friends.Molly: 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 walk 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, It's not fair.Man: I agree. Maybe 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.Section A, 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 songs I can sing along with too. So what’s your favorite band?Tony:The Lions. Their words are interesting and…Section A, 2aXu Fei: Look, Carmen. These T-shirt are great! Look at this one.Carmen: What a great T-shirt, Xu Fei. I really love Dan Dervish. I like musicians who play different kinds 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 writehis 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 gro ups that lpay quiet and gentle songs. Section B, 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. Umm, Michael?Boy2: Yes?Boy1: U h… 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 Mons ter Lizard poster for me.Boy2: Probably. I’ll ask him.Boy1: That would be great.Unit 6: Where would you like to visit?Section 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 lov e 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.Section A, 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 people 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?Girl1: Niagara 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 people, exciting things to do…Boy 2:That’s not a bad idea…if you pay for it!Section B, 2a, 2bWoman 1: Jeff, I have to go out for half an hour. Could you please answer the phone? Just take messages and I’ll call peopl e back.Jeff:Sure…Jeff: Hello, Ace Travel. Jeff Marino speaking. How may I help you?Woman 2: I’d like som e information on vacation packages, 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 know. 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: Hm mm…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 p arks.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?Section B, 2a 2bMan:This morning I’m talk ing 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.Unit 8 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.Section A, 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 uh …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.。