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听力原文及参考答案(Units 1-7)LESSON 1Music1. M: By the way, Jane, did you talk to the consultant顾问about our new health program?W: I contacted联系his office but his secretary said he would (be out for)试图得到lunch until two.Q: What does the woman mean?B. she couldn’t talk to the consultant before two2. W: We need to let everyone know about the charity [ˈtʃæriti] n. 慈爱concert, but we don't have much money for advertising.M: How about using the school radio station? They broadcast free public service 服务announcements.通告Q: What does the man suggest they do?c. Ask the school radio station for help3. W: I don't understand why this self-study自学book doesn't have answers to the questions.M: But it does. You can find them at the back of the book.Q: What does the man say about the self-study book?d. the book does include the answer4. M: The new sales manager says he has never met you before.W: We've been introduced about three times. He seems a little forgetful.Q: What do we learn about the new sales manager?B. He probably has a poor memory5. M: Have you had the brakes[breik] n制动器; 闸; 刹车. and tires checked? And do you have enough money?W: I have taken care of everything. And I'm sure it's going to be a wonderful极好的, 精彩的, 绝妙的trip.Q: What's the woman going to do?D. spend some time travelling6. M: I've had my new stereo立体声for a whole week, but I haven't yet figured out 想到how to record music.W: Didn't an instruction manual [ˈmænjuəl] 手册形式的,像手册的;教范性质的come with it?Q: What does the woman imply?B the man should refer to the instruction manual7. W: I want to pay you for that long-distance call I made. But, I suppose you haven't gotten your phone bill yet,M: Oh, but I have.Q: What does the man mean?A he has received his telephone bill.8. M: Professor Smith assigned us three more novels to read.W: He must think you don't have any other classes.Q: What can be inferred about Professor Smith?B he assigns too much work9. M: Let's go watch the fireworks烟花tonight.W: I have tickets to the theater.Q: What does the woman mean?B he’ll go and watch the fireworks10. M: I am exhausted筋疲力尽的. I stayed up熬夜the whole night studying for my history midterm exam.W: Why do you always wait till the last minute?Q: What can be inferred about the man?A he had bad study habits11. M: I'll be coming straight from work, so I'll have to pack包装;捆扎a change of clothes.W: It's only a barbecue [ˈbɑ:bikju:] (常用于室外的)金属烤架. Jeans and T-shirts will be fine.Q: What does the woman imply?D Casual dress will be appropriate12. W: I'm going to the snack [snæk] 小吃; 点心; 快餐bar for a cup of coffee. Would you like me to bring you back something?M: Not from the snack bar, but could you pick up a paper for me?Q: What does the man mean?C he wants her to get him a newspaper13. M: I don't understand how this budget was calculated[ˈkælkjuleit] 计算, 估计, 核算.W: Let me have a look, OK?Q: What does the woman mean?C she’ll try to see what method was used14. W: We need a fourth player for tennis this morning. Do you want to join us?M: I've got a class at nine, but Carol is free and she is really good.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?B ask Carol to play tennis15. W: Have you saved enough to buy that new printer for your computer yet?M: You know, money seems to be burning a hole in my pocket lately. Maybe next month.Q: What does the man mean?A he is likely to buy a new printer thePassage II: American MusicOne of America's most important exports出口is her modern music. American music is played all over the world. It is enjoyed by the people of all ages in all countries. Although the lyrics ['liriks]歌词are English, people not speaking English can enjoy it too. The reasons for its popularity普遍,流行; are its fast pace [peis步子;节奏and rhythmic [ˈrɪðmɪk] 有韵律的, 有节奏的beat[bi:t]节拍, 拍子.The music has many origins [ˈɔridʒin]起点; 来源in the United States. Country music, coming from the rural农村的,乡村的areas in the southern United States, is one source来源, 出处. Country music features以…为物色是…特征simple themes 题目,主题,and melodies 曲调, 歌曲describing day-to-day situations形势; 情况and the feelings of country people. Many people appreciate欣赏, 赏识, this music because of the emotions 情感,感情expressed by country music songs.A second origin of American popular music is the blues[blu:z]布鲁斯歌曲;蓝调歌曲. It depicts描述mostly sad feelings reflecting表达; 反映the difficult lives of American blacks. It is usually played and sung by black musicians, but it is popular with all Americans.(Rock music)摇滚音乐is a newer form of music. This music style风格, featuring .以…为物色是…特征fast and repetitious重复的;反复的rhythms节奏, was influenced by the blues布鲁斯歌曲;蓝调歌曲and country music. I t was first known as rock-and-roll in the 1950s. Since then there have been many forms of rock music: hard rock, soft rock, and others. Many performers of popular music are young musicians.American popular music is marketed在市场上出售某物to a demanding(顾客的)需求、需要audience观众, 听众; 读者. Now popular songs are heard on the radio several times a day. Some songs have become popular all over the world. People hear these songs sung in their original起初的; 原来的English or sometimes translated into other languages. The words may differ but the enjoyment of the music is universal普遍的.1. Which group of people enjoy American music?D All of the above2. Why is American music so popular in all countries?D Because it has a fast pace and rhythmic beat3. What can be learned from the passage?C The blues is usually played by black musicians4. What do you know from the passage?C Rock music was influenced by the blues and country music5. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?C The words of songs differ, and so does the enjoyment of American pop music Passage III: Music in Different CulturesIn western culture music is regarded as good by birth在血统上,生来, and sounds that are welcome are said to be "music to the ears". In some other cultures文化-- for example, Islamic伊斯兰的,伊斯兰教的culture -- it is of little value, associated (使)发生联系, (使)联合; 结交, 结伙with sin [sin]罪恶, 罪孽and evil罪恶. In theWest and in the high cultures of Asia, it is said that there are three types of music. First, classical古典的, 经典的music, composed 组成, 构成and performed by trained professionals具有某专业资格的人, 专业人士originally最初under the support of courts 宫廷, 宫室and religious宗教的establishments建立, 确立; second, folk music民间音乐, shared by the population at large and passed on传递; 传授orally口头上地,口述地, and third, popular music, performed by professionals, spread(使)传播, (使)散布through radio, television, records, film, and print, and consumed消耗,耗尽by the mass public.Music is a major component成分, 组成部分, 部件, 元件in religious宗教的services, theater剧场,戏院,, and entertainment娱乐, 文娱节目, 表演会of all sorts. The most universal use of music is as a part of religious rituals仪式. In some tribal [ˈtraɪbəl]部落的societies, music appears to serve as a special form of communication with supernatural超自然的;鬼、神或幻术所引起的beings, and its prominent显著的; 突出的use in modern Christian基督教徒and Jewish犹太人的;犹太教徒的services may be the leftover of just such an original原始的purpose. Another less obvious function of music is social adherence遵守;遵循;坚持. For most social groups, music can serve as a powerful symbol象征, 标志. Members of most societies share keen热衷的, 热心的, feelings as to what kind of music they "belong to". Indeed, some minorities少数, 小部分including, in the U. S.A., black Americans and Euro-American groups use music as a major symbol of group identity 身份. Music also symbolizes象征;作为…的象征military军事的, 军用的;, patriotic [ˌpætriˈɔtik]爱国的, 有爱国心的and funeral葬礼, 丧礼moods心情, 情绪and events. In a more general普遍的, 全面的; sense, music may express the central最重要的, 主要的, 首要social values of a society. In western culture, the interrelationship相互关系of conductor and orchestra [ˈɔ:kistrə]管弦乐队symbolizes the need for strong cooperation合作, 协作among various kinds of specialists 专家, 行家in a modern industrial society.1. In what culture is music regarded as good by birth?C In Western culture2. Which of the following is performed by professionals?B Classical music and popular music3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?C Music is a special form of communication with supernatural being in Asia4. According to the passage, what is the most universal use of music?D Religious ritual 宗教仪式5. Which of the following is NOT symbolized 象征by music?D FriendshipLESSON 21. M: Do you still want to go to the graduate研究生的school after you get out of college?W: I've changed my mind about that. I want to start working before I go back to school.Q: What does the woman mean?B She ‘s not going to graduated school immediately after graduation.2. M: We've got a whole hour before the Browns come by来串门, 来访to pick us up安排接取; 使搭乘; 搭救.W: Yeah. But we'd better get moving赶快;快些开始.Q: What does the woman suggest they do?A Hurry3. M: I'm thinking of getting a new printer.W: I'd invest in在…上投资, 在…投入(时间、精力等) a laser [ˈleizə激光] printer. The print quality is much better.Q: What does the woman mean?C The man should buy a high- quality printer.4. W: I've got a coupon [ˈku:pɔn]配给券;(购物)票证;(购物)优惠券for half-off 五折dinner at that new restaurant down the street. I think I'll use it when my cousin [ˈkʌzn]堂[表]兄弟[姊妹] comes for a visit this weekend.M: Where did you get it? I wouldn't mind(trying that place out too)试验. Q: What does the man want to know?C Where the woman got coupon5. W: What's Laura doing here today? I thought she was supposed 料想; 猜想; 以为to be out of离开了the office on Mondays.W: She decided she'd rather have Fridays off instead.Q: What can be inferred about Laura?A She has changed her schedule6. M: I need to find a new roommate <英>室友,住在同室的人.W: So John's going to California after all.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?B the man’s current roommate is moving7. M: My math assignment's工作, 任务due 到期的tomorrow morning and I haven't even started it yet.W: I'll miss想念, 惦记you at the party tonight.Q: What does the woman imply?D the man won’t be able to go to the party8. W: Those packages包, 包裹, 包在一起的东西took forever长久地;(与动词进行时连用)老是,没完没了地to arrive.M: But they did arrive, didn't they?Q: What does the man say about the packages?B They eventually arrived9. M: My parents are coming to see our apartment一套房间, 一户this weekend. W: Looks as if I'd better lend you my vacuum [ˈvækjuəm]〈口〉真空吸尘器cleaner 净化器then.Q: What does the woman imply?D The man’s apartment is dirty10. M: Sarah, did you have a chance to buy that new novel you wanted?W: No, but I had Doris get it for me.Q: What does Sarah say about the novel?D Doris purchased it for her11. M: I've been waiting all week for this concert. The philharmonic [filɑ:ˈmɔnik]交响乐团is supposed to be excellent and with our student discoun [ˈdiskaunt]数目, 折扣t the tickets will be really cheap.W: Uh -- uh, I'm afraid I left my student ID in my other purse钱包.Q: What does the woman imply?暗示, 暗指C She won’t be able to get the student discount12. M: The university bookstore opens at 9 in the morning.W: Oh, dear. I need a textbook教科书, 课本for my eight o'clock class today. Q: What does the woman mean?A She won’t be able to get the book before class13. M: The storm暴风雨[雪] last night damaged some of the neighbor's roofs. W: no wonder不足为奇.Q: What does the woman mean?C She isn’t surprised14. M: You've certainly无疑地; 确定地;肯定地been reading that one page for a long time now.W: Well, I'm being tested on it tomorrow.Q: What does the woman imply暗示?C she needs to read the page carefully15. W: Another thing we need to do is show the new students around town. You know, show them all the sights视野;风景of the area.M: I don't see why we need to do that ourselves. I understand the visitors' center offers a wonderful bus tour旅行, 观光Q: What does the man suggest they do?B Send the new students on a bus tour of cityPART BPassage I:People in the US get a two-week paid有报酬的;领取报酬的vacation from their job every year. Most British people have four or five weeks paid holiday a year. Americans often complain抱怨, 诉苦; 投诉that two weeks is not enough especially when they hear about the longer holidays that Europeans enjoy. In addition, there are eight days in each European country, which are public holidays(the British call Bank Holiday) and many of these fall on落到, 轮到a Monday giving people a long weekend.What do people do in Britain and the US when they are on holidays? In the US, outdoor vacations are popular, for example, at the Grand Canyon峡谷or Yellowstone or other national parks or forests. Young people may go walking or camping 宿营, 露营in the mountains. Many people have small trailers拖车, 挂车in which to travel, or if they are in a car, they may stay at motels汽车旅馆on the journey旅行; 行程;. Disneyland and Disney world are also popular and people can go skiing in the Rocky洛矶Mountains of Colorado科罗拉多州, Wyoming怀俄明州and Montana蒙大纳(美国州名). Some children go to summer camp for a holiday during the summer vacation from school, where they do special activities, such as sports or crafts技巧;技能;技艺. When Americans want a holiday for fun in the sun, they usually go to Florida, Hawaii, Mexico or the Caribbean. They may go to Europe for culture, for example, to see art, plays, and places of historic历史上著名(或重要)的interest.In Britain, many people like to go to the seaside for holidays. There are places near the sea, such as Backpool, Scarborough斯卡波罗and Bournemouth伯恩茅斯, where there is plenty充裕, 大量, 富庶to do even when it rains. People also like to go to the country, especially to walk, in places like Scotland, Wales and the Lake湖泊District. When the British go abroad they usually want to go somewhere warm. Spain and the Spanish islands of Majorea and Ibiza伊比沙岛are popular as are other places in southern Europe. For skiing, people often go to the Alps阿尔卑斯山.1. How long a paid vacation can Americans enjoy every year?A Two weeks2. How many days are there about public holidays for Europeans in a year?C Eight days3. Where do Americans usually go for fun in the sun?D Florida4. Where do Americans usually spend their holidays for culture?C Europe5. British people usually go to Spain for holidays. What for?B For skiingPassage II:Every country in the world celebrates New Year but not everyone does it on the same day. The countries of North and South America and Europe welcome the New Year on January 1. This practice began with the Romans. Julius Caesar, a Roman ruler, changed the date of the New Year from the first day of March to the first day of January. In the Middle East, New Year is on the day when spring begins. People in China celebrate it on the Spring Festival, which is the first day of their lunar [ˈlju:nə] 月的, 月球的;按阴历的calendar[ˈkælində] 日历, 月历. The Spring Festival usually comes between January 21 and February 19. Rosh Hashana犹太新年, which is the Jewish New Year, comes at the end of summer.In all of these cultures, there is a tradition of making noise. People made noise in ancient times to drive away the evil邪恶的, 坏的,恶毒的spirits神灵, 幽灵from home. Many people do it with fire-works. In Japan, people go from house to house making noise with drums 鼓, 鼓状物and bamboo竹, 竹竿sticks棍, 棒. Young people in Denmark丹麦throw broken pieces of jars罐子, 广口瓶or pots against the sides of friends' houses.In the United States, many people stay up until midnight on New Year's Eve前日, 前夕to watch the clock pass from one year to the next. Friends often gather together at a party on New Year's Eve, and when the New Year comes, all ring环状物, 圆圈bells钟, 铃, 电铃, blow吹horns[hɔ:n]号, 号角, blow whistle哨子, 汽笛songs, and kiss each other.In many European countries, families start the new year by first attending church services, which is followed by paying calls on friends and relatives. Italian boys and girls receive gifts of money on New Year's Day.New Year's Day is more joyful快乐的, 高兴的than Christmas圣诞节in France and Scotland. In these countries Christmas is a religious holiday only, while the New Year is the time for gifts-giving, parties, and visits.1. Who changed the date of the New Year from March 1 to January 17A Roman ruler2. When does the Jewish New Year begin?D At the end of summer3. Why did people make noise in ancient times when they celebrated the New Year?D To drive a way evil spirits from their home4. According to the speaker, how do the children in Denmark celebrate the New Year?A They throw broken piece of jars or pots against the sides of friends’ houses5. In which country do children receive gifts of money on New Year's Day?B Italyimportant festival of the year in France.LESSON 4EducationPART A1. W: I am amazed使大为吃惊, 使惊奇you are still driving that old car of yours. I thought you would have gotten rid of it years ago. M: It runs well. And I've actually grown quite (attached to) (使)贴〔系, 粘〕在…上it.Q: What does the man mean?D He is satisfied with it2. W: Tom has tried so hard to win a race since he first joined the track team. But it's two years later, and he still hasn't.M: I know. And it takes so much time from his class work. Maybe he should just forget about sports for now.Q: What does the man mean?C Tom should consider quitting the track team3. M: Don't you just love the hot mid-day sun?W: I sure do, Unfortunately, it d oesn't like my skin.Q: What does the woman mean?D Her skin is sensitive to the sun4. W: I'm not going swimming in the lake unless it warms up outside today.M: Me, neither. Unfortunately, I think it is supposed to stay this cold all day.Q: What can be inferred about the speakers?B They won’t go swimming in the lake that day5. M: That sweater毛衣,线衣is so unusual, and yet it looks familiar. Did I just see you wearing that yesterday?W: Well, not me. But it belongs to my roommate, Jane, and she is in your physics class.Q: What does the woman imply?B The man saw Jane wearing the sweater6. M: You know my car hasn't been the same since I had bumped撞倒; 冲撞into that telephone toll.W: You'd better have that looked into before you drive to Florida. Q: What does the woman mean?D The man should get his car checked7. M: I notice that you don't buy your lunch in the cafeteria[ˌkæfiˈtiəriə]自助餐厅或食堂any more.W: When prices went up I decided to bring my own.Q: Why doesn't the woman buy food in the cafeteria?C She thinks the cafeteria is too expensive8. M: If I don't find my wallet钱夹, 皮夹pretty漂亮的, 可爱的, 精致的soon, I'm going to have to report it stolen.W: Hold on. Before you call campus (大学)校园security保卫部门;保安部门office, h ave you checked your car or your jacket pocket, everywhere?Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?A Keep looking for his wallet9. W: I've been calling David for the past half hour, but I keep getting a busy signal信号, 暗号.W: Well, if you don't get him soon we'll just have to go to the movies without him.Q: Why are the women trying to call David?C To invite him to go to a film10. M: Are you ready to go jogging慢走; 慢跑?W: Almost. I have to warm up(使)作准备活动first.Q: What does the woman mean?A She wants to exercise before she runs11. M: You did an excellent job on that presentation报告.W: Thanks. I put a lot of time into it.Q: What does the woman mean?D She worked hard on her presentation12. M: Got the time?W: It's a little after ten.Q: What does the woman mean?A It’s just past ten o’clock13. W: Excuse me, could you bring me a glass of water, please?M: Sorry, but I am not a waiter.Q: What does the man mean?B He won’t do as the women asks14. W: My cousin堂[表]兄弟[姊妹] Bob is getting married in California and I can't decide whether to go.M: It's a long trip but I think y ou will have a good time.Q: What does the man imply?B The woman should go to California to attend the wedding15. W: Thanks a lot, this scarf [skɑ:f]围巾; 披肩; 领巾will be perfect with my blue jacket.M: (I’ve) Made a good choice, did I?Q: What does the man mean?C He thinks he selected a nice scarfPART B Passage I:More than one million students from all over the world have once studied in the United States since 1945. In a recent single year, there were more than 150 thousand foreign students who came to the United States' institutions of higher learning. They were welcomed and most were successful in their academic studies. Foreign students who study in the United States benefit a lot from the educational system of the United States.Three developments in the United States higher education that the students are benefiting from today started more than a century ago following the Civil War. The first of these was the rapid growth of the technological and professional education to meet the urgent demands of a complex industrial and urban society. New schools of technology, engineering, architecture, law and medicine flourished. The second was the provision for graduate study, such as what had long existed in France and Germany. Harvard and John Hopkins Universities quickly took the lead in this field,but the state universities did not lag far behind. The third was the increased provision for the education of women. This included the establishment of new women's colleges, such as Vassar, Wellesley and Smith, and the adoption ofco-education in all the new state universities outside the South as well as in many private institutions: Thesedevelopments, the growth of the technological and professional education, the provision for graduate study, and the increased educational opportunities for women began over a century ago, well over thirteen decades since the end of the Civil War.Exercises with Key1. What does the speaker mainly talk about?B Post-Civil War developments in higher education in the USA2. How many major educational changes does the speaker discuss?B Three3. How many foreign students have studied in the United States since 19457C Over one million4. Which university took the lead in providing graduate study for the students?D Harvard and John Hopkins University5. What can you infer about the education for women in the United States before the Civil War?D It was not highly developed.in France and Germany than in the United States.Passage III:Canada's per capita spending on education is among the world's highest. All provinces have compulsory education laws requiring that students attend school until the age of fifteen or sixteen. Elementary education includes kindergarten through the eighth grade. Canada's bilingual and bicultural heritage has had and continues to have a profound effect on the educational system. Since I985, the province of Ontario has maintained publicly funded Roman Catholic andFrench-language schools from kinder-garden through the twelfth grade in addition to the English-language schools. Saskatchewan and Alberta also support separateRoman Catholic schools. Quebec province maintains a dual school system -- Protestant and Catholic, each with its own school board.Higher education in Canada is offered in a variety of forms. Entrance requirements vary from one province to another. The traditional universities offer three-yeargeneral degree programs and four-year honors degree programs emphasizing a specialization. Seven of the universities are French-speaking while the others are English. All the traditional universities are concerned about the relationship between their curricula and the economy and society. Graduates in recent years have faced considerable difficulty in finding employment.The Canadian provinces maintain junior colleges, community colleges, and technical institutes. They provide a variety of courses, often short term, that cater to individual interests. These include subjects of current events and calligraphy. Adult education has become increasingly popular in Canada in recent years. Almost all institutions offer some adult education courses.1.According to the passage, what do the compulsory education laws require inCanada?B Students have to attend school until the age of fifteen or sixteen.2. Which province in Canada maintains a dual school system?C Quebec3. What institutions offer four-year honors degree?A Traditional universities4. What are all the traditional universities concerned about?B The relationship between their curricula , the economy and society5. What can you infer from the passage?D Education in Canada is unique because of its bilingual and bicultural heritage LESSON 5Life on Campus PART A1.M: I think I'll add that information to my paper.W: You really should cheek it out in your reference book.Q: What does the woman imply? C .the information may be inaccurate2. W: Do you know when Thomas was born? M: Don't ask me. I'm not good with dates. Q: What does the man mean?A. he has trouble remembering when things happen3. M: The forecast预测is for a severe winter. Are you prepared?W: Hardly. I'm waiting for the next sale to get a down jacket. Q: What does the woman imply?D. she needs a warm jacket4. M: How long has it been since you saw Becky?W: I bumped into (邂逅)her at the market just last week.Q: What does the woman mean?B. she saw Becky recently5. M: Pam says she likes art museums.W: But she doesn't often visit them, does she? Q: What does the woman imply about Pam? B. she isn't really interested in art museums6. M: Why did you come to the meeting late? I left a message with your roommate about the time change.W: She has a very short memory and it really gets on my nerves sometimes.Q: What does the woman imply?C. her roommate forgot to give her the message7. M: You know, every time I talk to Mary I get the feeling she's been critical of me.W: Don't you think you are overreacting a bit? Q: What does the woman mean?C .the man is too sensitive8. W: Would you like to come to Janet's surprise party tomorrow night?M: I'm going to a concert tomorrow, I wish I could be in two places at once. (subjunctive mood)Q: What does the man mean?D. he regrets that he can't go to the party9. W: There is a great antique (古董)show at the grand auditorium. Let's go see it this evening. M: I have worked really hard all day long. Won't it be there for a while?Q: What does the man imply?B he feel a little tired10. M; Bill has only been on the job a week and already he's acting like he is the boss. W: He's not going to last long with that attitude.Q: What does the woman imply?D. bills behavior could cause him to lose his job11. M: Did you pick up your letter at the post office?W: No. I got my roommate to do it.Q: What happened to the letter?A. the woman's roommate went to get it12. W: Debra says she is going to stay up all night (熬夜)studying for her exam tomorrow morning.M: Wouldn't she be better off getting a good night sleep, so she'll feel fresh in the morning?Q: What does the man imply?C. being well rested will help Debra in the exam13. M: Your little nephew is growing by leaps and bounds(茁壮).W: Yes. He must be at least three feet tall already.Q: What do the speakers say about the woman's nephew?A. he's grow very quickly14. W: That's a nice computer you have.M: Now all I have to do is figure out how to use it,Q: What does the man imply?D. he doesn't know how to operate the computer15. W: You know the noise in my dorm has really gotten out of control. My roommate and I can rarely (=hardly) get to sleep before midnight. M: Why don't you take the problem up with the dorm supervisor?Q: What does the man suggest the woman do? A. discuss the situation with the person in charge of the dormitoryPART B Passage 1: Homing Options in the United States Finding the right place to live in can help ensure a most rewarding experience in the United States for。

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