大英听说教程第一册听力原文Unit 1Part ADialogue 1:Bill: Hi, Mary!Mary: Hi, Bill. How are you doing?Bill: Fine, thanks. And you?Mary: Just fine. Bill, I'd like you to meet my classmate, Bob Smith. Bob, this is my friend, Bill Jones.Bill: Hello, nice to meet you.Bob: Nice to meet you, too.Dialogue 2:Linda: Excuse me, are you Paul Johnson from London? I'm Linda Blake from Smith and Wells.Paul: Yes, I am Paul Johnson. How do you do, Miss Blake?Linda: How do you do, Mr. Johnson? May I introduce Charles Green to you? He's our sales manager.Paul: Pleased to meet you, Mr. Green.Mr. Green: It's a pleasure to meet you.Dialogue 3:Jack: Mum, I've brought one of my friends.Mother: Ask him in, Jack.Jack: Come and meet my family, Tom. Mum, this is Tom, my roommate.Mother: Hello, Tom. It's good to know you.Tom: How do you do, Mrs. Brown?Jack: And this is my sister, Jane.Part BTalking about Studying EnglishAt a gathering of students from China and some other countries, Yang Weiping and Virginia Wang, both first-year college students, are talking about their learning of English.Hello, my name is Yang Weiping. I'm a freshman at Peking University and I'm majoring in chemistry.At college we have to study a foreign language. I choose English because I like listening to English programs on the radio and TV. I also like British and American pop songs. Some day I hope to visit Britain and the United States.I started learning English several years ago and I'm getting better at it. My favorite activity is listening, especially listening to songs and stories. My big problem is, however, speaking. I feel nervous whenever I speak. And I never seem to know what to say when people talk to me. But I've decided to overcome my shyness and learn to speak English by speaking as much as I can.Hi, my name is Virginia Wang. I'm a library science major at the National University of Singapore. In our country, English is important. It is one of the official languages and you have to be fluent in English to get a good job.I've been studying English since high school. I'm good at reading because I like learning about new things and new ideas. There are so many books and articles written in English. Our textbooks at the university are in English, too. I know writing is also very important, but I find it really difficult.When I graduate from the university I would like a job in the city library where I can read all kinds of new books.Part CHow to Improve Listening ComprehensionAmong the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, I find listening most difficult because I worry about the words I don't know. Now I'm trying to focus on the general idea, not worrying about the new words. This makes me feel good, because I know I've understood something. Then, I listen again carefully and if I have any problems I play the difficult parts again. In this way I come to understand better both the main idea and the details of the listening text.Unit 2Part ADialogue 1:—It's a really wonderful evening. Thank you very much for inviting us.—I'm glad you enjoyed it.—Maybe we could get together sometime at my home.—Sounds nice.Dialogue 2:—Great party, isn't it?—Yeah, really.—You look familiar to me. Have we met before?—I'm afraid not.Dialogue 3:—I'm afraid I have to go now.—So soon? Well, I enjoyed our talk together.—Me too.Dialogue 4:—Excuse me, could you tell me the time?—It's half past 5 by my watch.—Thank you very much.—You're welcome.Dialogue 5:—Is this seat taken?—Oh, let me move my stuff.—Aren't you Jack Brown? I'm Bill, Bill Stone.—Oh, hello, Bill. Fancy meeting you here!Dialogue 6:—Hi, Jack. So good to see you.—Oh, hi, Andy. It's been quite a while since we saw each other last. How're things with you?—Just fine. What've you been doing these years?—Well, I've been studying for my PhD degree here at the university.—That's wonderful.Statement 1:May I introduce Miss Jones to you?Statement 2:John Davis was born in California in 1930.Statement 3:I can't agree with you more.Statement 4:My birthday is on June 20th.Statement 5:Paul, is your sister married?Statement 6:Look, here comes Mr. Black, our sales manager.Statement 7:Bob isn't in the library right now.Statement 8:Mr. Taylor is said to be leaving for South Africa soon.Statement 9:Pass me the beer, please.Statement 10:I was wondering if you could help Anna with her music lessons.Part BHow to Improve Your Conversation SkillsTo speak to people in a foreign language requires courage and a willingness to make errors. Some people are so afraid of making mistakes that they never open their mouths. And that's the biggest mistake of all. Now if you have courage and are ready to make a few errors, what do you say?First of all, you have to open the conversation. Finding an appropriate topic is half the battle. Some topics, such as the weather and news, work well. But others, such as age, money or people's appearance do not. The following are some good ways to open a conversation.Weather -- It sure is cold today, isn't it?News -- Did you hear about that terrible forest fire?A conversation in a foreign language doesn't always go smoothly. Sometimes your partner talks too fast and you find it difficult to follow. Not to worry, though. You can always ask your partner to repeat what he has said or to speak more slowly. For example, "Excuse me, but could you say that again? I didn't catch it." Or "Could you speak more slowly, please?"At the end of a conversation you need to find a way to close it in a polite way. "Well, I really need to be going", or "It was nice talking to you" are frequently used by people to end a conversation.Part CHow to Improve Your Conversation SkillsTo speak to people in a foreign language requires courage and a willingness to make errors. Some people are so afraid of making mistakes that they never open their mouths. And that's the biggest mistake of all. Now if you have courage and are ready to make a few errors, what do you say?First of all, you have to open the conversation. Finding an appropriate topic is half the battle. Some topics, such as the weather and news, work well. But others, such as age, money or people's appearance do not. The following are some good ways to open a conversation.Weather -- It sure is cold today, isn't it?News -- Did you hear about that terrible forest fire?A conversation in a foreign language doesn't always go smoothly. Sometimes your partner talks too fast and you find it difficult to follow. Not to worry, though. You can always ask your partner to repeat what he has said or to speak more slowly. For example, "Excuse me, but could you say that again? I didn't catch it." Or "Could you speak more slowly, please?"At the end of a conversation you need to find a way to close it in a polite way. "Well, I really need to be going", or "It was nice talking to you" are frequently used by people to end a conversation.Unit 3Part AMaggie likes swimming but she doesn't care for skiing. She loves flying on planes and traveling by train but she hates getting on buses because they are too crowded and dirty. She is not interested in playing the piano and she prefers reading to playing computer games. She loves going to Chinese restaurants and her favorite food is spicy Sichuan bean curd. After work she is keen on listening to music. She prefers light music to rock, because light music makes her feel relaxed. She enjoys watching TV in the evening. She thinks a lot of news programs but sitcoms are the last kind of thing for her to watch.Question 1:I've never been abroad.Question 2:Mrs Johnson's children usually pray before they eat.Question 3:The city of Dalian impressed me because it's so clean.Question 4:The traffic in the city should be better.Question 5:Mother told Mary not to speak so quickly.Question 6:I think my listening has improved a lot.Question 7:What a pleasant idea!Question 8:The shoe shop is at the corner of the street.Question 9:After I graduated I got a job in the City Bank.Question 10:I'm not an English major but I like English a lotPart BAccommodation for College StudentsR: Good morning. Can I help you?S: Yes, please. I'm a new student and I'd like to have some information about the ... em ... the accommodation for students.R: Right. The university provides two types of accommodation, halls of residence and self-catering accommodation.S: How much does it cost for the self-catering accommodation?R: For a single room, thirty-seven pounds eighty-six per week, that's about five forty-one a day. For a double room, it's fifty-two seventy-eight per week. This will apply throughout this academic year.S: I'd like to stay in the self-catering accommodation. How far is that from the residence to the university?R: It all depends. The residences at 36 Elms Road and 110 Palm Road are about one and a half miles from the university main site and the Freemen's Common Houses at William Road are half a mile.S: When do I need to apply?R: Are you an undergraduate or a postgraduate?S: Undergraduate.R: Then you should apply for it as soon as possible, since places in university-owned accommodation are limited and if you don't apply before the end of the month, you are not likely to get a place.S: Could you possibly tell me what to do, if no vacancy is available?R: Yes, you may consider private accommodation. The university runs an Accommodation Information Office and its staff will help you. S: Where's the office?R: In the Students' Union Building.S: Whom can I contact?R: Mr. Underwood. David Underwood, the manager of the accommodation information office.S: Thank you very much.R: You are welcome.Questions:1. What does the dialogue mainly tell us?2. Which of the following is not included in the dialogue?3. What would the student probably do right after the conversation?Part CWhat College Professors DoCollege professors are often believed to lead easy lives of quiet thinking while teaching one or two classes every week. But college professors do much more than go to class. The average professor spends between six and fifteen hours in the classroom weekly. And that same college professor works from sixty to eighty hours a week.Because they must remain current in their fields, professors spend part of that time reading, reading, reading. That leads to additional hours during which they revise and update their class lecture notes. It takes far longer to prepare notes than to deliver them in class. Professors may spend time conducting experiments, working on college projects, or advising students. They may be writing books, articles, or papers for delivery at conventions.When not in the classroom or in the office, professors are still working, behind closed doors in committee sessions or at home grading papers and preparing for tomorrow's classes. To accept this sort of schedule willingly, they must feel strongly about the importance of the college experience.Statements:1. College professors actually lead a busy life, while teaching.2. Usually professors spend about sixty to eighty hours a week in the classroom.3. Professors spend part of their time in reading and studying, because they always feel their knowledge needs to be improved and updated.4. College professors have to do all kinds of things besides their usual load of teaching.5. In order to remain as professors, they may spend their time in writing books and articles.6. Professors are always working when not in the classroom or in the office.7. Professors have to accept their busy schedule willingly, if they want to be qualified for their jobs.Unit 4Part ADialogue 1:(At a party)A: Great party, isn't it?B: Yeah, super. Everyone seems to be having a good time.A: They do, don't they?By the way, do you know that girl talking to Jack?B: Who? Oh, that's Mary. She lives in our dormitory.A: She's very pretty. Don't you think so?B: Yes, and clever, too. One of the best students in her class, I believe.A: Do you know her well?B: Quite well, shall I introduce you to her?A: That'd be nice.Dialogue 2:M: When are you leaving for Australia, Diana?W: In just two weeks. And I'm so excited. But there are still one or two things I need to do before I go.M: Like what?W: Like going to the travel agent and figuring out what to do with my apartment while I'm gone.M: Your apartment? Perhaps you can sublet it.W: Yeah, but who to?M: Hmm, let me think. Oh, I know just the person. An old friend of mine, Peter Jones, is coming here to do some research this summer, from June through August.W: That's exactly when I'll be away. Sounds ideal. When could you talk to him about it?M: Well, I'll be calling him later this week, anyway. I'll mention it to him then.W: Thanks a lot. Come to think of it, Michael, shall we have a get-together with Tom and Catherine this weekend?M: Good idea! Let's do that.Question 1:Remember to put down the zip code when you address the envelope. Mine is 92381.Question 2:Sally's aunt has just come back from France. Now she's staying at the Park Hotel, Room 2608.Question 3:Mr. Davis lives at 1540, Water Street.Question 4:It usually takes about 75 minutes to get to the airport from here.Question 5:The new coat cost me 156 yuan.Question 6:The Tower of London is 900 years old.Question 7:Mr. Baker has been working in the City Bank of New York for two years. He now has an annual income of $84,200 / 84200.Question 8:New York is 1,735 / 1735 miles away from here.Question 9:Please get to the Shanghai Museum no later than 9:40 / twenty to ten /nine forty.Question 10:The clock in the reading room must be fast. It's 5:45 / five forty-five / a quarter to six by my watchPart BSmall Talk Is EasyA: Mike, guess what?B: What?A: Carol just invited me to a party at her house on Saturday.B: Carol? You mean the pretty girl in your economics class?A: Yeah.B: Great! I'm sure you'll have a super time.A: I'm not so sure.B: What do you mean, John? I thought you really liked Carol.A: I do. But I don't know her friends very well.B: So get to know them.A: But I'm no good at small talk.B: Small talk is easy. You can learn.A: By Friday?B: Sure. I'll coach you. You just have to remember a few simple sentences.A: I don't know. I have trouble remembering things. Especially when I meet people. I get nervous.B: Don't worry. John. You can do it. You just need a few tips.A: But what if I say something stupid?B: Relax. You won't. But even if you do, it's all right. Everyone makes mistakes.A: Yeah, especially me! What if I'm boring? No one wants to listen to a bore.B: Hey, you're not giving a speech. You're just having a conversation. So just talk about something you know they are interested in.A: That's the problem. I don't know what Carol's friends are interested in.B: Let them tell you. If you let people talk about themselves, they'll think you are interesting.A: You mean something like, "So, tell me what you are interested in."B: Well, you don't have to be that direct. For example, you can talk about the weather.A: You can't be serious. The weather is boring.B: It's a good excuse to find out what they like to do. On a rainy day, you say, "What do you do in such terrible weather?"A: What if they just stayed home and read a book?B: Then ask them about the book. You can ask if it was good. Ask if they liked it and why. Then talk about a book you really liked.A: So that's what small talk is about, is it? Well, I'll give it a try. Thanks for the tips, Mike.B: You're welcome. Have a good time at the party.Questions:1. What are the two speakers talking about?2. What do you learn about John from the dialogue?3. What is Mike doing?Part CAre You Calling about the Party?Laura: Hello. This is Laura Davis speaking.Simon: Oh, hello, Laura. This is Simon here. Simon Williams.Laura: Oh, Simon. How nice to hear you. Are you calling about the party? You did get the invitation, didn't you?Simon: Yes, thanks, I did. That's just it, I'm afraid. You see, I'm already tied up that evening.Laura: Oh, really? That is a pity.Simon: Yes. I'm afraid it's been planned for ages. You see, some friends of mine are coming to see me. I haven't seen them for a long time, and you know... well... I managed to get some tickets for the opera, and I promised to take them out to dinner afterwards. I can't get out of it, unfortunately. I wish I could.Laura: Oh, what a shame! We were looking forward to seeing you. Still, if you can drop in later with your friends, we'd love to see you. Simon: Thanks. Well, I'll certainly try, but I don't think there's much chance. Actually I've sent you an e-mail to say I can't come. Laura: Oh, have you? That's very kind, thanks. Well, keep in touch, Simon.Simon: I will. Regards to James. And I hope the party goes well. Bye!Laura: Thanks. Bye.Statements:1. Simon is calling because he hasn't got the invitation.2. Simon will take his friends out to dinner after going to the opera.3. Laura has made a promise to her friends and will not break her promise.4. Both Laura and Simon will be rather busy that evening.5. Laura and Simon agree to meet daily.Unit 5Part ADialogue 1:－Hello. 103-6215.－Hello. Is Cindy there?－No, she is out. Do you want me to take a message?－Yes, please. Tell her to call back David this afternoon, David Johnson.Dialogue 2:－Hilton Hotel. Can I help you?－Mr. John Thomas, Room 1230, please!－I'll put you through. Sorry, Mr. Thomas isn't in at the moment. Can I take a message?－Tell him to call Bill Green at 415-389-1074 this evening. It's important.Dialogue 3:－Hello, can I speak to Mary?－No, I'm afraid she's out. Could I know who is calling?－Well, this is Judy, her old classmate. Can I leave a message?－Certainly.－Please ask her to meet Judy outside the Art Museum at ten tomorrow morning.Dialogue 4:－Hello.－Hi, Mrs. King. This is Tom here. Is John in?－Hello, Tom. I'm sorry John's out right now. Would you like to leave a message?－Yes. Tell him not to forget to come to my party this evening.－All right. I'll let him know about it as soon as he gets in.Dialogue 1:W: Front Desk. May I help you?M: Could I have the number for the box office of Eastern Airlines, please?W: Just a moment.M: That's all right.W: The number is 6247-2255.M: Thank you very much.W: You're welcome.Q: What's the phone number that is inquired?Dialogue 2:W: 6471-2817.M: Hello. Can I speak to Susan?W: I'm sorry Susan is not in at the moment. Would you like to leave a message?M: Well. Please ask her to call me at 5404-9982.W: OK. I'll give her the message.M: Thanks a lot.W: Don't mention it.Q: At what number will Susan call back?Dialogue 3:W: Number, please.M: Oh, I'd like to make a collect call.W: Where to?M: San Francisco.W: What number?M: 415-566-1268.W: What's your name?M: Wang Xing.W: And where are you calling from?M: 612-930-9608.W: Hold the line, please.Q: At what number is the man calling from?Part BA Business CallA: Good afternoon. ABC Imports. May I help you?B: Yes, may I speak to Mr. James Johnson, please?A: I'm afraid Mr. Johnson isn't available right now. Would you like to leave a message?B: This is Richard Alexander with Star Electronics. It's very important that he returns my call this afternoon.A: Does he have your office number and your mobile phone number?B: I think so, but let me give them to you again.A: Okay.B: My office number is 714-555-2000, my cell phone number is 909-555-2308. He can reach me at my office number before 6 p.m. or anytime today on my mobile.A: Very well, I'll give him your message as soon as he returns to the office.Questions:1. What can be learned from the telephone conversation you've just heard?2. Who might be the person that has answered the phone call?Part CGood Luck CompanySecretary: Good Luck Company.Applicant: I'm calling in connection with your post of computer sales representative. Your advertisement said that I should ring up first for an interview.Secretary: That's right. What are your qualifications?Applicant: I have a degree in Computer Science.Secretary: Do you have any relevant working experience?Applicant: Yes, I have been a computer programmer in a trading company for three years.Secretary: Can I have your name, please?Applicant: Brian Tong.Secretary: Okay, I've written down your information and I'll pass this on to our personnel department for further consideration before we decide whether there will be an interview with you.Applicant: When would you let me know the result?Secretary: In about 2 weeks' time, I think. How can I contact you, Mr. Tong?Applicant: You can call me at my office at 38839673 during office hours.Secretary: 3-8-8-3-9-6-7-3. Okay, I'll let you know the result when I hear from the personnel department.Applicant: Thank you. Good-bye.Secretary: Good-bye.Unit 6Part AM: Uh, listen, Ann, I was wondering if you could help me.W: Yes?M: Do you happen to know where I might buy a good painting?W: Let me think for a minute. Oh, yes, there's a new gallery, down on Green Street, that deals with art of all kinds.M: Oh, I know where you mean.Q: What information does the man want to get?Dialogue 2:M: Hi, Mary. You look great! That's a beautiful dress you're wearing.W: Thank you, Michael.M: Where did you buy it? I'd like to get one for my wife.W: I bought it at the No.1 Department Store.M: Could I ask the price?W: Sure. It cost 168 yuan.Q: What information did the man get from the woman?Dialogue 3:W: Can I help you?M: I need to buy a birthday present for my cousin, but I really don't know what to get.W: Well, we have a special on ties. That's always a good gift.M: Sounds like a good idea.Q: What does the woman suggest that the man should buy?Dialogue 1:－How much is this blue tablecloth?－Twenty dollars and fifty cents.Dialogue 2:－Can I help you?－Yes, I'd like this red vase. How much does it cost?－Fifty nine-five.Dialogue 3:－How much does this mobile phone cost?－One hundred and seventy five dollars and forty cents.Dialogue 4:－May I help you, sir?－Yes, I'd like to buy a coat for my father.－What do you think of this gray one? It's soft and comfortable.－How much is it?－Fifty dollars eighty cents.－OK, I'll take it.Dialogue 5:－May I help you, Madam?－I like this sofa very much, but I was wondering if you could give me some discount.－If you really like it, I can give you 10% off. That will be 594 dollars.－All right. I'll take it.Part BWhere Can We Find Women's Wear?Mark: Excuse me, where can we find women's wear?Receptionist: On the second floor. You can take the escalator on your right.Mark: Thank you.Salesperson: Good morning. Can I help you?Ann: No, thanks. We're just looking.Mark: How about this red dress, Ann? It's very fashionable.Ann: I don't know. I'm not crazy about red. I think it's a bit too bright for me.Salesperson: How about this white dress? It's a new arrival for the season.Ann: Is it? It looks pretty. But is it very expensive?Mark: Let me see the price tag. It says $299.Ann: That's too expensive for me. I'd like something below $200.Salesperson: What about this blue dress? It's on sale. It's 10% off, so it's only $126.Ann: Mmm. I like the color. Do you think it'll look good on me, Mark?Mark: I think so. Why don't you try it on?Salesperson: What size do you take?Ann: Medium.Salesperson: Here's a medium in blue. The fitting room is right behind you.Ann: (wearing the dress) What do you think of it, Mark?Mark: It's very nice. I think blue suits you. And it fits perfectly.Ann: Great. I think I'll take it.Mark: That's a good deal.Salesperson: Will that be cash or charge?Ann: Cash, please.Questions:1.When did Ann and Mark go to the department store?2. Which of the following can you infer from the conversation?3. What did Ann seem to give first priority to in buying her dress?4. How many dresses did Ann try on?5. What can we learn from the conversation?Part CDefective GoodsThe other day, Mrs. White bought some bed linen at a small store near her home. The store had a good reputation, and Mrs. White had often shopped there before. But when she got home and examined the sheets, Mrs. White was shocked. One of them had a big hole in the middle, and another was badly stained. And two others were frayed at the edges.As you can imagine, Mrs. White was very angry and she went back immediately to complain. When she arrived, the store was closed and two other angry ladies were waiting outside. One of them told Mrs. White that she had bought some towels that morning, and the other lady said that she had purchased a linen tablecloth. In both cases the goods were defective. A little later some other women joined them, and they all told the same story.Finally the storekeeper appeared and let them in. The poor man looked very worried. He became very nervous when the ladies threatened to call the police, but he denied trying to cheat them. Then he explained what had happened. In his absence, the driver of a delivery truck had mistaken his shop for a secondhand goods store and had delivered a load of used material from a nearby hotel. The sales clerk had not bothered to check the delivery and had started selling the defective goods right away.The storekeeper apologized for the mistake and promised to exchange the ladies' purchases and to refund half the price. Needless to say he fired the careless assistant.Questions:1. What happened to the customer?2. Which of the following reasons that the shopkeeper gave for the mistake is not true?3. How did the storekeeper handle the customer's complaints?Unit 7Part AStatements:1. I don't think there's any problem for me to work on computers.2. If I were you, I'd find a part-time job to earn some pocket money.3. The salary is 1,600 yuan to start with and raises will be given according to ability.4. I've only done some part-time jobs in supermarkets.5. I guess to be a stewardess is no easy job.6. I've never done any nursing but I love children.7. In my opinion market research is very important if we want to increase the sales volume of our company.8. It seems to me that this position would be a very good start for you.9. There're many young people these days who can't find the jobs they want.10. As to me I want a job in which I can use my English.11. I assume you haven't had any work experience.12. To qualify for the job of a tour guide, experience is very important.Statement 1:Let me take a quick look at your application.Statement 2:I often take a nap in the afternoon and then take a walk in a nearby park.Statement 3:You may not be friends with your roommates by the end of the year but you may be friends with them the year after.Statement 4:Sometimes it's too difficult to try to live together and be good friends at the same time.Statement 5:Finding an appropriate topic is half the battle.Statement 6:To speak to people in a foreign language requires courage and a willingness to make errors.Statement 7:A word or a nod from the good has more might than the eloquent speeches of others.Statement 8:Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.Statement 9:Better return home and make a net than long for fish by the waterside.Statement 10:A workman is known by his work.Part BWe Have an Opening Now(Steve is in the Personnel Department of the Atlas Raincoat Manufacturing Company.)Ms. Campbell: Have a seat, Mr. Wells. Let me take a quick look at your application... I see that you want a part-time job.Steve: That's right.Ms. Campbell: We hire part-timers occasionally. How many hours a week do you want to work?Steve: About fifteen or twenty.Ms. Campbell: You're a junior at the university, I see. Also, you were a lifeguard for the past two summers.Steve: Yes. But this year I have an apartment. So I need a job during the second year, too.Ms. Campbell: Do you think you can handle both a job and school?Steve: Well, I have a B average. Yes, I think I can do it.。