高等教育 十二五 规划教材 大学英语晚听教程 邹晓燕韩伟主编

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2 高等教育 十二五 规划教材 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) 邹晓燕韩伟主编 北京

3 内容简介 本书是根据 大学英语课程教学要求 新考纲及学生的实际情况而编写的听力训练教程 本书的练习部分主要以星期为单位来编排, 周一到周四, 每天的练习形式和训练重点有所不同, 周而复始, 力求让学生循序渐进地提高听力水平 本书由 20 个单元组成, 每个单元分为 4 个部分 : 第一部分 (Monday):8 个短对话和 2 个长对话 本部分的录音会播放两遍, 第一遍, 学生完成题目 ; 第二遍, 自我检查 第二部分 (Tuesday):3 篇短文 本部分的录音会播放两遍, 第一遍, 学生完成题目 ; 第二遍, 自我检查 第三部分 (Wednesday):2 篇复合式听写 每篇短文读三遍, 第一遍, 常速, 学生理解大意 ; 第二遍, 要求填写的句子后有停顿, 学生写答案 ; 第三遍, 常速, 检查答案 第四部分 (Thursday): 整套模拟试题 ( 按四级考试形式播放 ) 本书主要供学生在课外自检自测, 着力培养学生的自主学习能力 图书在版编目 (CIP) 数据 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 )/ 邹晓燕, 韩伟主编. 北京 : 科学出版社, 2011 ( 高等教育 十二五 规划教材 ) ISBN Ⅰ.1 大 Ⅱ.1 邹 2 韩 Ⅲ.1 英语 - 听说教学 - 高等学校 - 教材 Ⅳ.1H319.9 中国版本图书馆 CIP 数据核字 (2011) 第 号 责任编辑 : 王彦 / 责任校对 : 马英菊责任印制 : 吕春珉 / 封面设计 : 科地亚盟 北京东黄城根北街 16 号邮政编码 : 出版 印刷 科学出版社发行各地新华书店经销 * 2011 年 8 月第 一 版 开本 : / 年 8 月第一次印刷 印张 :12 1/2 印数 : 字数 : 定价 :48.00 元 ( 上下册 ) ( 如有印装质量问题, 我社负责调换 环伟 ) 销售部电话 编辑部电话 (HF02) 版权所有, 侵权必究举报电话 : ; ; 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

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5 Unit 1 i 前 言 为了适应我国高等教育新的发展形势, 深化教学改革, 提高教学质量, 教育部颁布了 大学英语课程教学要求 新 要求 提出培养学生的英语综合应用能力, 特别是听说能力, 使其能在今后的工作和社会交往中用英语有效地进行口头和书面信息的交流 为体现新的教学要求的精神, 全国大学英语四 六级考试也进行了相应的调整, 从考试内容到题型都有了重大变化 全新题型最为突出的变化就在听力部分 : 分值比重上升到了 35%, 增加了长对话和复合式听写两种新题型 总体而言, 听力难度加大了, 对考生提出了较高的要求 因此, 学习者更应该注意语言基本功, 从提高实际英语能力出发, 循序渐进, 切实打下良好的听力基础 一 大学英语四级等级考试听力简介 新四级考试的听力部分是整个试卷的第三部分, 在写作和快速阅读之后, 开始时间为上午 10 点, 过程为 35 分钟左右 整个部分的分值占总成绩的 35%, 具体情况如下表所示 对话 短文 二 听力技巧简介 测试内容测试形式读音遍数分值比例 短对话 8 个选择 /8 题 1 遍 8% 长对话 2 个选择 /7 题 1 遍 7% 短文理解 3 篇选择 /10 题 1 遍 10% 复合式听写 1 篇填空 /8 个单词 +3 个句子 3 遍 10% ( 一 ) 影响学生听力理解的主要因素 1. 语音 : 很多学生自身发音不够准确, 这对其辨别听到的内容构成了很大的障碍 2. 语速 : 由于大多数老师在课堂上授课语速是较慢的, 学生接触的听力材料又不够多, 所以遇到较快语速的听力材料, 适应起来有一定的困难 3. 语法 : 学生自身语法基础的薄弱也会影响其对听力材料的理解 4. 词汇 : 学生英语词汇量的大小及掌握的熟练程度, 也是影响其听力水平的一个因素 5. 文化差异 : 不少学生缺乏对西方文化背景知识的了解, 如习语 典故等, 听力理解过程中也会有一定困难 6. 心理因素 : 紧张 焦虑 恐惧等心理状态会对听力理解造成较大的影响 ( 二 ) 听力技巧 1. 听前 : 浏览 + 预测 在录音播放之前, 抓紧时间浏览给出的选项和文字材料, 并尽量从中发现一些背景信息和解题线索, 这对之后的解题有很大的帮助 2. 听中 : 抓住主题和关键 在整个听音过程中, 要尽量全神贯注, 沉着应战 在听懂大意的基础上, 抓住重点, 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

6 ii 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) 并力求快速记录一些关键词或重要信息 3. 听后 : 辨别异同, 果断作答 听完后, 根据记忆和记录, 快速在选项中寻找符合原文的一项, 不要反复犹豫, 应尽量果断 为了帮助考生更好地适应现行的四 六级考试, 我们编写了这本 大学英语晚听教程 本书贴近 要求 和考纲, 是集多年教学经验和实践的力作 本书具有以下主要特点 : 1. 紧扣大纲, 针对性强 本书形式上完全贴合四 六级题型, 包括短对话 长对话 短文和复合式听写, 可供学生模拟练习和实战训练 2. 选材科学, 代表性强 本书内容涉及日常生活 社会习俗 体育 教育 历史 文化 经济 法律以及科学技术等方面, 使考生能够在备考过程中有的放矢, 事半功倍 3. 使用方便, 操作性强 本书提供免费的录音文件, 学习者可在电脑上使用, 也可使用 MP3 收听 4. 匠心独具, 系统性强 本书的编写体系别具一格, 按星期编排练习, 让学习者每日有所练, 日积月累最终提高听力水平 本书具有鲜明的特色, 它为学生独立学习提供一个良好的平台, 也是学生备考四 六级考试的必要材料 在此, 特别感谢很多一线教师为本书编写所提供的无私帮助 由于编者水平有限, 书中难免有疏漏之处, 恳请广大读者和同行不吝赐教 本书是根据 大学英语课程教学要求 新考纲及学生的实际情况而编写的听力训练教程 本教程的练习部分主要以星期为单位来编排, 时间为周一到周四 每天的练习形式和训练重点有所不同, 周而复始, 力求让学生循序渐进地提高听力水平 本书由 20 个单元组成, 每个单元分为 4 个部分 第一部分 (Monday):8 个短对话和 2 个长对话 本部分的录音会播放两遍, 第一遍, 学生完成题目 ; 第二遍, 自我检查 第二部分 (Tuesday):3 篇短文 本部分的录音会播放两遍, 第一遍, 学生完成题目 ; 第二遍, 自我检查 第三部分 (Wednesday):2 篇复合式听写 每篇短文读三遍, 第一遍, 常速, 学生理解大意 ; 第二遍, 要求填写的句子后有停顿, 学生写答案 ; 第三遍, 常速, 学生检查答案 第四部分 (Thursday): 整套模拟试题 ( 按四级考试形式播放 ) 本书主要供学生在课外自检自测, 着力培养学生的自主学习能力

7 Contents ( 上册 ) iii Contents ( 上册 ) 试题部分 Unit Monday... 3 Tuesday... 4 Wednesday... 6 Thursday... 7 Unit Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Unit Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Unit 科学出版社职教技术出版中心 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Unit Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday... 39

8 iv 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) Unit Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Unit Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Unit Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Unit Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Unit Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 参考答案及录音材料 Unit 1 答案 Monday Tuesday Wednesday... 89

9 Contents ( 上册 ) v Thursday Unit 2 答案 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Unit 3 答案 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Unit 4 答案 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Unit 5 答案 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Unit 6 答案 科学出版社职教技术出版中心 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Unit 7 答案 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

10 vi 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) Unit 8 答案 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Unit 9 答案 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Unit 10 答案 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

11 Unit 1 1 试题部分 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

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13 Unit 1 3 Unit 1 Monday Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations, and 2 long conversations twice. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D) and decide which is the best answer. Short Conversations 1. A) She move into a different office in the department. B) She take a day off from studying. C) She join the other students in the department. D) She find more students to help with the move. 2. A) His advisor. B) His teacher. C) His partner. D) His boss. 3. A) She save her money for a long time. B) She buy a new car. C) She purchase a used car. D) She get a second car. 4. A) Peter s car was accidentally lost. B) Peter was killed in a car accident. C) Peter fell out of a car. D) Peter survived a car accident. 5. A) All the spiders are poisonous. B) All the spiders are harmless. C) Some of the spiders are lovely. D) Some of the spiders are harmless. 6. A) He couldn t find Professor Smith s classroom. B) He didn t understand. C) Professor Smith speaks too slowly. D) Professor Smith kept the class late. 7. A) He prefers staying at home because he doesn t like to travel. B) He prefers taking a plane because the bus is too slow. C) He prefers taking a bus because the plane makes him nervous. D) He prefers travelling with the woman. 8. A) She doesn t enjoy going to the beach. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

14 4 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) B) The beach was closed. C) There wasn t enough food for every one at the barbecue. D) The barbecue was cancelled because of the weather. Long Conversations 9. A) The most important thing in the world. B) The most important thing in life. C) One of the most important things in the world. D) One of the most important things in life. 10. A) Should never feel jealous in his life. B) Should never feel hurt in any kind of circumstances. C) Should share your happy moments and feel happy for you. D) Should always know where his friends are. 11. A) Both his wife and he should have their separate men and women friends. B) His wife can only make female friends. C) He should not make friends with women. D) They should have the same friends. 12. A) Friends can make you kill time. B) Friends can never cheat you. C) Friends can help you when you are short of money. D) Friends can understand what you are thinking about. 13. A) On his face. B) In the bathroom. C) In his mind. D) Above the mirror. 14. A) His fishing rod. B) His wallet. C) His pants. D) His bait. 15. A) Forgetful. B) Tolerant. C) Indifferent. D) Lazy. Tuesday Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages twice. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions, and you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Passage 1 1. A) Dec. 25th. B) July 4th. C) Nov. 4th. D) The fourth Thursday in Nov.

15 Unit A) Fall. B) Summer. C) Winter. D) Spring. 3. A) Early Europeans held a big celebration to thank God and the Native Americans for their survival. B) A big dinner was given to early Europeans to welcome their arrival. C) A special TV program was offered to distribute free Christmas presents. D) A celebration was held by the Native Americans for the arrival of the ship the Mayflower. Passage 2 4. A) It has been proven to be the best pain-killer. B) It is a possible cure for heart disease. C) It can help lower high body temperature effectively. D) It reduces the chance of death for heart surgery patients. 5. A) It keeps blood vessels from being blocked. B) It speeds up their recovery after surgery. C) It increases the blood flow to the heart. D) It adjusts their blood pressure. 6. A) It is harmful to heart surgery patients with stomach bleeding. B) It should not be taken by heart surgery patients before the operation. C) It will have considerable side effects if taken in large doses. D) It should not be given to patients immediately after the operation. Passage 3 7. A) The advantages of living in the countryside. B) The natural beauty of the countryside. C) A healthy lifestyle by people living in the countryside. D) A brief introduction to the countryside of both Britain and America. 8. A) Many beautiful areas and national parks are preserved in Britain. B) Britain has long and rugged coastline. C) Many Americans, young or old, like to live in the countryside. D) Some people have to drive to pick up their mails in the main road. 9. A) Clean, safe, and convenient. B) Vast green areas with few people to be seen. C) Public services are within the walk distance. D) Many go to work in towns with few working on farms. 10. A) Because of its environment. B) Because of its safety. C) Because of its beauty. D) Because of its ideal place for relaxation. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

16 6 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) Wednesday Directions: In this section, you will hear 2 passages three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 1 to 8 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 9 to 11, you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. Passage 1 The best way to improve your reading ability is, of course, to read. The student must make a real (1) to improve his speed, and if necessary, his (2) with each exercise. Too many students read (3) and without (4) ; they simply start at the first word and read through to the end. However, you should read a passage actively, selectively and (5). You must believe that you indeed have the ability to read faster and understand more. Reading, like everything else in life, is best done when you are (6). The key to improve it is (7). You must be willing to break some old habits and form new ones. Extra body language should be stopped (8) and completely. (9). Then you should see words as part of a whole sentence or paragraph, not just in isolation. (10). The student must learn to improve reading skills on their own, and not just when a teacher is looking over his shoulder. (11). Don t give up. Passage 2 Today, students who want to learn English in the U.S. have a wide choice of courses and institutions to (1) from. And, because the U.S. is such a big country, they also have a huge variety of (2) in which to study. The U.S. has a long (3) of teaching English because, (4) its history, the country has welcomed (5) from all over the world, most of whom have needed to learn English. Today, the U.S. s English language teaching sector is well developed and its teachers are highly (6) and

17 Unit 1 7 experienced. American universities and colleges welcome many thousands of (7) students each year, who (8) in degree or post graduate courses. (9). These courses are called Intensive English Language Programs and (10). In addition to language teaching, Intensive English Language Programs give students (11). Thursday Section A Conversations Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations, and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. After each question there will be a pause, during the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D) and decide which is the best answer. Short Conversations 1. A) It wasn t a good investment. B) It should have lasted longer. C) The man should buy new parts for it. D) The man won t be able to get it repaired. 2. A) She s surprised the movie won so many awards. B) There aren t many movies. C) The man should watch the awards ceremony. D) The movie is probably worth seeing. 3. A) The man shouldn t have invited her roommate to the meeting. B) Her roommate was unable to attend the meeting. C) Her roommate is unreliable to deliver messages. D) She forgot about the time change. 4. A) She will take a walk this afternoon. B) She will walk back and finish her homework. C) She s going to buy some aspirin. D) She probably works at the drugstore. 5. A) She does a lot of part-time work in museums. B) She isn t really interested in art museums. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

18 8 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) C) Her artwork is displayed in a museum. D) She has a large art collection. 6. A) Go to the class. B) Don t go to the class. C) She should forget about the class. D) Attend the class, but slip from it halfway. 7. A) She is not interested in the article. B) She has given the man much trouble. C) She would like to have a copy of the article. D) She doesn t want to take the trouble to read the article. 8. A) She has to post a letter instead. B) She has to turn down the man s request. C) She s not sure if the computer is fixed. D) She can t send the message right now. Long Conversations 9. A) 35. B) 45. C) 50. D) A) She is shorter than the woman. B) She and the man live in the same building. C) She is about 50 years old. D) Her hair is black. 11. A) He is going to a party tonight. B) He locked his keys in his office. C) He forgot to bring his keys with him. D) He was not dressed well for the party. 12. A) The man s friend. B) A man living in building 201. C) A man living in apartment 201. D) The woman s friend. 13. A) To rent a room. B) To ask the way. C) To put up a sign. D) To give a hand to the woman. 14. A) Because she wants to make money by receiving rent charge. B) Because she wants to find someone to do housework for her. C) Because she feels unsafe by living in the house alone. D) Because she feels lonely by living in the house alone. 15. A) $35. B) $70. C) $140. D) $280. Section B Passages Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions, and you must choose the best answer from the four choices

19 Unit 1 9 marked A), B), C) and D). Passage A) They strongly believe in family rules. B) They are very likely to succeed in life. C) They tend to take responsibility for themselves. D) They are in the habit of obeying their parents. 17. A) They grow up to be funny and charming. B) They often have a poor sense of direction. C) They get less attention from their parents. D) They tend to be smart and strong-willed. 18. A) They usually don t follow family rules. B) They don t like to take chances in their lives. C) They are less likely to be successful in life. D) They tend to believe in their parents ideas. Passage A) How to buy insurance. B) Some information about insurance company. C) The coverage of a particular kind of policy. D) The necessity of buying insurance. 20. A) The price of policies. B) Details of coverage and service. C) The good records of stability of a company. D) The risks involved. 21. A) You can take back the money you ve paid. B) The company will probably fail to keep its promise. C) Another company will assume the responsibility. D) The range of coverage will be shrunk. Passage A) They wanted to follow her example. B) They fully supported her undertaking. C) They were puzzled by her decision. D) They were afraid she wasn t fully prepared. 23. A) It is more exciting than space travel. B) It is much cheaper than space travel. C) It is much safer than space travel. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

20 10 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) D) It is less time-consuming than space travel. 24. A) They both attract scientists attention. B) They can both be quite challenging. C) They are both thought-provoking. D) They may both lead to surprising findings. 25. A) To show how simple the mechanical aids for diving can be. B) To provide an excuse for his changeable character. C) To explore the philosophical issues of space travel. D) To explain why he took up underwater exploration. Section C Compound Dictation Directions: In this section, you will hear one passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 26 to 33 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 34 to 36 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. We can experience stress any time we feel we don t have control. It can come from a feeling that we can t do anything about a situation. Basically, it is the body s way of showing (26) or worry. Stress is not just caused by our mental or (27) condition. It is also (28) by how tired we are, whether we have a (29) diet with enough vitamins and minerals, whether we get enough (30) exercise and whether we can relax. If we feel stressed, there are several things that we can do. First, we need to learn how to relax and breathe slowly and (31). We can also take some time out of our worried, busy (32) to notice the small things in life. Smell the air, look at the flowers, notice the small (33) in the leaves on a tree (34). We need to take care of our bodies. (35). Finally, we need to find what is causing the stress in our lives. (36). If we believe that we can control stress, we can begin to control our lives.

21 Unit 2 11 Unit 2 Monday Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations, and 2 long conversations twice. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D) and decide which is the best answer. Short Conversations 1. A) Went to Japan. B) Spoke to his friend on the phone. C) Visited his friend. D) Stayed at home. 2. A) Have a short break. B) Take two weeks off. C) Continue her work outdoors. D) Go on vacation with the man. 3. A) 7:30. B) 8:30. C) 9:00. D) 9: A) Wear a new dress. B) Attend a party. C) Go shopping. D) Make a silk dress. 5. A) He ll miss Prof. Smith. B) He s surprised to hear the woman s news. C) Prof. Smith will continue to work part-time. D) Prof. Smith has found a new job. 6. A) Because the policeman stopped him. B) Because the driver charged too much. C) For no good reason. D) Because he d been robbed. 7. A) Mike has found an acting job. B) Mike was at his last job a long time. C) Mike s new position as the boss is challenging. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

22 12 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) D) Mike s behavior could cause him to lose his job. 8. A) Jason is unworthy to be promoted. B) Jason is not to be trusted. C) Jason is scatter-brained. D) Jason is stingy. Long Conversations 9. A) A professor. B) A saleswoman. C) A manager. D) A librarian. 10. A) 2. B) 3. C) 4. D) A) Because the book has been lost. B) Because the book has been borrowed by some other readers. C) Because the book has been ordered by some other readers in advance. D) Because the librarian has forgotten where she put it. 12. A) She will tell him by . B) She will ring him up. C) She will write him a letter. D) She will let him know by sending him a postcard. 13. A) Calm. B) Glad. C) Excited. D) Haste. 14. A) At eight. B) At half past eight. C) At nine. D) At eleven or twelve. 15. A) You d better arrive on time. B) You d better arrive in advance. C) You d better arrive half an hour later. D) You d better arrive an hour after the party begins. Tuesday Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages twice. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions, and you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Passage 1 1. A) You have the right to do certain things in your own way even if they are not generally acceptable. B) You can do everything you like without any restriction. C) It means you can enjoy everything in the Free World. D) You are encouraged to be different from others, as greatly as possible. 2. A) Because they want to be free. B) Because they are happy with what they are.

23 Unit 2 13 C) Because they are afraid of losing the freedom they enjoy. D) Because they are indifferent to anything except their own. 3. A) Freedom to say or write for or against any religious organization. B) Freedom to practice any religion. C) Freedom to make decisions about everything you worship. D) Freedom to enjoy everything life offers. Passage 2 4. A) Synthetic fuel. B) Solar energy. C) Alcohol. D) Electricity. 5. A) Air traffic conditions. B) Traffic jams on highways. C) Road conditions. D) New traffic rules. 6. A) Go through a health check. B) Carry little luggage. C) Arrive early for boarding. D) Undergo security checks. Passage 3 7. A) Because cars are a source of pleasure for them. B) Because they need a car to form a car pool. C) Because they live more than a mile away from the school. D) Because cars form necessary part in their life. 8. A) Office workers. B) Police and mail carriers. C) Salesmen and farmers. D) Factory workers. 9. A) It means a number of people sharing the use of a car. B) It means a place for parking cars. C) It means a group of tourists driving alternatively. D) It means a place for learning to drive. 10. A) To provide larger parking spaces. B) To build better roads. C) To produce fewer automobiles. D) To form more car pools. Wednesday 科学出版社职教技术出版中心 Directions: In this section, you will hear 2 passages three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 1 to 8 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 9 to 11, you are required to fill in the missing

24 14 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. Passage 1 It often happens that a number of applicants with almost (1) qualifications and experience all apply for the same (2). How then do the employers make a choice? Usually they choose on the basis of an interview. There are many arguments for and against the interview as a selection (3). The main argument against it is that it results in a wholly subjective decision. As often as not, employers do not choose the best (4) ; they choose the one who makes a good first impression on them. Some employers, of course, (5) to this argument by saying that they have become so experienced in interviewing staff that they are able to make a sound assessment of each applicant s likely performance. The main argument in favor of the interview is that an employer is (6) not only with an applicant s ability, but with the suitability of his or her personality. Many employers will (7) occasional inefficiencies of their secretary provided she has a (8) personality. Therefore, it is perhaps true to say that (9) but to make a guess at the more intangible things. Unfortunately, both for the employers and applicants for jobs, (10). There are also people who interview extremely well, (11). Passage 2 Have you ever heard the old saying, Never judge a book by its cover? This is a good rule to follow when trying to judge the (1) of others. Some people have minds that shine only in certain situations. A young man with an unusual gift in (2) writing may find himself (3) in the presence of a pretty girl. He searches (4) for words and does not talk (5). But don t make the mistake of thinking him stupid. With a pen and paper, he can express himself very well. Other people may fool you into overestimating their cleverness by putting up a good (6). A student who listens (7) and takes notes in class is (8) to make a favorable impression on their teachers. (9).

25 Unit 2 15 The main idea is that you can t judge someone by his look. (10). Then you can observe how he reacts to different situations. (11). So take your time. Don t judge the book by its cover. Thursday Section A Conversations Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations, and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D) and decide which is the best answer. Short Conversations 1. A) miles. B) miles. C) miles. D) miles. 2. A) She hasn t had the time to read the newspaper yet. B) Someone already borrowed her newspaper. C) She ll get the newspaper back from the man later. D) She can t lend the man the paper. 3. A) He ll lend the woman some money. B) He ll buy the tickets for the movie. C) Admission to the movie is free. D) She paid the movie the last time. 4. A) The woman should wait to buy new clothes. B) The cold weather will probably continue. C) The weather will warm up soon. D) He already has a warm coat. 5. A) The new teacher is sick. B) He hasn t met the teacher yet. C) There are three new teachers. D) He didn t like the teacher. 6. A) The woman should learn to slow down. B) The woman is always tired lately. C) They aren t going very fast. D) They aren t going to be on time. 7. A) At a library. B) At a restaurant. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

26 16 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) C) At a railway station. D) At a theatre. 8. A) Bill s performance is disappointing. B) Most people will find basketball exciting. C) She does not agree with Bill. D) She shares Bill s opinion. Long Conversations 9. A) Because of dust storms from the southern desert. B) Because of dust storms from the western desert. C) Because of dust storms from the northern desert. D) Because of dust storms from the eastern desert. 10. A) Spring. B) Autumn. C) Winter. D) Summer. 11. A) It seldom gets as low as ten below zero Centigrade. B) It seldom gets as low as five below zero Centigrade. C) It seldom gets as low as fifteen below zero Centigrade. D) It seldom gets as low as eight below zero Centigrade. 12. A) The earth with the lovely, green grass. B) The earth with the beautiful flowers. C) The earth with the lovely, white snow. D) The earth with the thick woods. 13. A) The trains to New York. B) The trains to Chicago. C)The trains to Los Angeles. D) The trains to Philadelphia. 14. A) The train at 6:30 a.m.. B) The train at 8:30 a.m.. C) The train at 11:40 a.m.. D) The train at 8:40 a.m A) Before lunch time tomorrow. B) After lunch time tomorrow. C) Exactly at 11 o clock tomorrow morning. D) Anytime tomorrow morning. Section B Passages Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions, and you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Passage A) Beauty. B) Loyalty. C) Luck. D) Durability.

27 Unit A) He wanted to follow the tradition of his country. B) He believed that it symbolized an everlasting marriage. C) It was thought a blood vessel in that finger led directly to the heart. D) It was supposed that the diamond on that finger would bring good luck. 18. A) The two people can learn about each other s likes and dislikes. B) The two people can have time to decide if they are a good match. C) The two people can have time to shop for their new home. D) The two people can earn enough money for their wedding. Passage A) How to choose the qualified goods. B) The consumer s rights. C) The importance of the quality. D) How to demand the replacement. 20. A) The manufacturer. B) The shop that sells the goods. C) The insurance company. D) The repair shop. 21. A) To replace the original one. B) To give a credit note to buy something else. C) To give the consumer s money back. D) To make up for the consumer s loss. Passage A) He didn t like physics any more. B) His eyesight was too poor. C) Physics was too hard for him. D) He had to work to support himself. 23. A) He was not happy with the new director. B) He was not qualified to be an engineer. C) He wanted to travel. D) He found his job boring. 24. A) He wanted to work with his friend. B) He enjoyed traveling around the world. C) He wanted to go to Spain. D) He was rejected by the engineering firm. 25. A) He enjoyed teaching English. B) He wanted to earn more to support his family. C) The owner of the school promised him a good position. D) He could earn more as a teacher than as a travel agent. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

28 18 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) Section C Compound Dictation Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 26 to 33 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 34 to 36 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. People are different and that makes life interesting. Here are (26) of several different kinds of people. Some people always have a (27) routine and follow it all the time. For instance, they invariably get up at the same time every day and go to bed at the same time every night. They eat at the same time without fail and (28) worry if they are not on time. They follow the same pattern and get very upset if anything changes their (29). Such people are never flexible. They never enjoy (30). They wouldn t, under any (31), stay in bed for an extra hour in the morning and at no time would they agree to eat dinner a little later than usual. They are slaves to their daily routine and can be difficult to get along with. (32), some people are more flexible. They sleep late now and then.when they are feeling sick or very tired, they get up late. Flexible people (33) meals at times, because they are busy and don t have time to eat. Sometimes they have a late dinner. (34). They often change their daily routine just for fun. They usually get up when they feel like it and are frequently late for work. (35). Generally, these people are very easygoing. Some people are too flexible, even disorganized. They don t have any routine in their lives at all. (36). People like this scarcely ever get their work done on time. Because they hardly meet deadlines, they are infrequently promoted. Undoubtedly, we can find all the three kinds of people around us.

29 Unit 3 19 Unit 3 Monday Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations, and 2 long conversations twice. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D) and decide which is the best answer. Short Conversations 1. A) He doesn t want any chocolate pudding. B) There is no more chocolate pudding left. C) He has already tasted the chocolate pudding. D) Chocolate is his favorite flavor. 2. A) He has been listening to light music. B) He has been listening to loud music. C) He has been studying. D) He has been talking on the telephone. 3. A) On a fishing boat. B) In a museum. C) Near the ocean. D) At a restaurant. 4. A) Management course. B) Finance course. C) International trade. D) Journalism. 5. A) She will return to her dorm in a few hours. B) The woman has no idea where she is. C) She has left for her vacation. D) She might be in the dorm right now. 6. A) A fellow student. B) The professor. C) The cleaning lady. D) A friend. 7. A) Twelve cookies were given to them. B) The baker was not able to make the cookies. C) The cookies tasted much better than the man had hoped. D) They were given more cookies than they expected. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

30 20 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) 8. A) The man is unlikely to become a famous writer. B) The man might become a famous writer in the end. C) The man is as ugly as a pig. D) The high-flying man will succeed soon. Long Conversations 9. A) To have the spring festival. B) To have the spring break. C) To have the summer vacation. D) To have the May Day. 10. A) Jane. B) Bob. C) Jack. D) Bob s friend. 11. A) On Sunday. B) On Wednesday. C) On Saturday. D) On Friday. 12. A ) It may be windy. B) It may be quite cold. C) It may be rather warm. D) It may be a bit chilly. 13. A) Tom was very excited and proud of fathering a kid. B) Linda used to work for a big telecommunication company. C) Linda enjoyed her current life very much. D) Tom missed Linda too. 14. A) Linda resigned. B) Tom felt pitiful when he heard Linda was jobless. C) It was likely that Linda could find another job easily if she really wanted according to Tom. D) Tom s first baby will probably arrive before next spring. 15. A) Enjoyable and instructive. B) Informative and surprising. C) Old and stagnant. D) Exciting but stale. Tuesday Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages twice. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions, and you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Passage 1 1. A) The Function of Novels. B) The Nature of Novels. C) The History of Novels. D) The Variety of Novels. 2. A) The cause of the Civil War. B) The ways to overcome fears.

31 Unit 3 21 C) The motive of its author s plots. D) The reason for its hero s actions. 3. A) They satisfy people s curiosity. B) They keep using new techniques. C) They cover long time and space. D) They focus on the things people do. Passage 2 4. A) To stay in a toasty warm room with a lot of people. B) To expose yourself to severe weather. C) To be on the ski slopes. D) To wait for the bus on a snowy day. 5. A) People usually believe that colds are caused by exposure to severe weather. B) Viruses can only spread through air. C) Colds are caused by viruses hidden in the body. D) Most colds are caught by hand contact. 6. A) We should shake hands with our friends instead of kissing them. B) We should never touch the telephones, towels or plates. C) We should often wash our hands. D) We should often rub our noses and eyes. Passage 3 7. A) In a fast-food restaurant. B) At a shopping center. C) At a county fair. D) In a bakery. 8. A) Avoid eating any food. B) Prepare the right type of pie to eat. C) Wash his hands thoroughly. D) Practice eating a pie quickly. 9. A) On the table. B) Behind his back. C) Under his bottom. D) On his lap. 10. A) Looking sideways to see how fast your neighbor eats. B) Eating from the outside toward the middle. C) Swallowing the pie with water. D) Holding the pie in the right position. Wednesday 科学出版社职教技术出版中心 Directions: In this section, you will hear 2 passages three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 1 to 8 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 9 to 11, you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write

32 22 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. Passage 1 As you slowly open your eyes, it s a new day, and most importantly, it s a new beginning for your life. In your mind s eye, you can see clearly the things you want to (1), the places you (2) to go, the relationships you (3) to develop, and the positions you aspire to reach. You can hear your laughter of (4) in the day when everything happens as your dream; you can see the smiles on the people around you when the magic moment (5). You know all this is real as along as you re confident, passionate and (6). You ll no longer fear making new sounds, showing new facial (7), using your body in new ways, (8) new people and asking new questions. (9). You ll show your passion through the words you speak and the actions you take. You ll focus all your time and effort on the most important goals of your life. (10). After all, you re the best and you deserve the best. (11). You must never quit and you must never fear. I know you will do it and you will succeed. Passage 2 The most common type of child abuse is beating with hands or with an instrument in some places. Nearly 1/3 of the abused children we see are in the age group between 6 and 10, and about 65% of them are boys. This is the age group when children are first (1) to study hard and parents have great expectations of their (2) in school. Boys, of course, (3) more abuse, such as beating, because parental expectations are often high and boys (4) to be more energetic and difficult to control than girls. Most experts seem to agree that child abuse is caused by a (5) of social and psychological factors. Families who beat their children are not (6) different from other people. The only difference that (7) between them is that they lack skills in (8) good relationships with their children. (9). Some parents are hurting their children (10). But many of them have emotional problems. They are often the victims of violence themselves. (11).

33 Unit 3 23 Thursday Section A Conversations Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations, and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D) and decide which is the best answer. Short Conversations 1. A) The committee is discussing it. B) It received a low grade. C) The woman hasn t submitted it. D) It hasn t been graded. 2. A) She s putting it in a kennel. B) She is taking care of it on vacation. C) It will accompany her. D) It will be staying with Jenny. 3. A) She s not sure how she was able to finish so early. B) She wasn t able to manage the project well. C) She is not sure how to solve the mystery. D) She still hasn t heard what was shocking. 4. A) He doesn t have enough money to buy a car. B) He really doesn t want to buy a car. C) He plans to buy a car in a little while. D) He will have enough money for a car soon. 5. A) He feels the Johnsons did a good thing. B) He doesn t think they should move. C) He thinks it is better to invest later. D) He thinks it is unwise to buy stocks. 6. A) He is taking care of his twin brother. B) He has been feeling ill all week. C) He is worried about Rod s health. D) He has been in perfect condition. 7. A) David happened to find a rabbit. B) David got the rabbit he asked for. C) His parents refused to get the rabbit. D) His parents decided to get a rabbit later. 8. A) She also found the book difficult. B) She has learned a lot about names. C) She doesn t remember the title of the novel. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

34 24 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) D) She read a different book. Long Conversations 9. A) She looks all right. B) She is not in the best of health. C) She is in the best of health. D) She is feeling happy. 10. A) Because she is afraid of the examination. B) Because the professor always criticizes her in class. C) Because some naughty boys often follow her. D) Because very often she s not able to take notes while listening. 11. A) About five hours a day. B) About six hours a day. C) About seven hours a day. D) About four hours a day. 12. A) A headache. B) A toothache. C) A bad cold. D) A fever. 13. A) The boss of the same office. B) The boss of the restaurant. C) The manager of a supermarket. D) The chairman of the board. 14. A) Because she is inexperienced. B) Because her hand hurts. C) Because she is a diligent girl. D) Because she is afraid of the boss. 15. A) Never argue with the boss. B) To smile to the customers all the time. C) To be a yes-man to the boss and to the customers. D) To be punctual. Section B Passages Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions, and you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Passage A) How to avoid mistakes about money and friends. B) How to bring the dog bit into your conversation. C) How to avoid mistakes in understanding what people tell you. D) How to keep people friendly without trusting them. 17. A) To notice the look in his eyes. B) To listen to how he pronounces his words. C) To check his words against his manner, his tone of voice, and his posture. D) Not to believe what he says. 18. A) Be able to get the real meaning of what people say to you. B) Avoid any mistakes.

35 Unit 3 25 C) Not lose real friends. D) Be a lucky dog. Passage A) Children don t get enough education in safety. B) Children are keen on dangerous games. C) The playgrounds are in poor condition. D) The playgrounds are overcrowded. 20. A) They should help maintain the equipment. B) They should keep a watchful eye on their children. C) They should stop their children from climbing ladders. D) They should teach their children how to use the equipment. 21. A) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents. B) They should be aware of the potential risks in the playground. C) They may panic in front of high playground equipment. D) They can be creative when they feel secure. Passage A) At 11 o clock on Wednesday. B) On Wednesday afternoon. C) At 10 o clock on Wednesday morning. D) On Wednesday evening. 23. A) He went shopping. B) He went to the movies. C) He went to the bank. D) He went to the police station. 24. A) They arrived in 20 minutes. B) They were too busy to come. C) They called back for more information. D) They arrived in less than 5 minutes and arrested the thief. 25. A) The thief hated chocolate. B) The speaker was the thief s neighbor. C) The speaker was praised by the mayor. D) The speaker got a $100 reward from the bank. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心 Section C Compound Dictation Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the

36 26 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 26 to 33 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 34 to 36 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. As a result of rising university costs, many students are finding it (26) to take on part-time jobs. To make finding those jobs easier, the placement service has put together a listing of what is (27) locally. For some students, these part-time jobs could lead to the full-time work after (28), as they may offer (29) in their own field, such as (30), marketing or even management. For example, National Savings Bank offers work on a half-time (31) : that s 20 hours per week. Retail stores and restaurants have positions requiring fewer hours. Even less time is expected of those (32) child care. We have a number of families (33) with us who are looking for baby-sitters for as few as four hours a week. (34). These often require the most time and they are the least flexible in terms of scheduling. (35). And be sure to bring a resume with you. (36). In addition, our counselors will give you hints about successful interviewing.

37 Unit 4 27 Unit 4 Monday Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations, and 2 long conversations twice. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D) and decide which is the best answer. Short Conversations 1. A) He firmly believes in UFOs. B) He is doubtful about UFOs. C) He is sure many people have seen UFOs. D) He thinks many people have lied about UFOs. 2. A) Electronic music. B) Civil engineering. C) Electronics. D) Electronic engineering. 3. A) The milk is safe to drink. B) The milk is not safe to drink. C) She shouldn t have bought the milk. D) He wouldn t have milk for breakfast. 4. A) 4. B) 5. C) 6. D) A) The woman will attend her course at 7:45. B) The woman will be late for the blood test. C) The woman will have her blood tested before the first class. D) The woman decides to miss the first class for her blood test. 6. A) Salesman and customer. B) Expert on jewelry and his wife. C) Estate agent and client. D) Husband and wife. 7. A) Restless. B) Uninterested. C) Confident. D) Excited. 8. A) He is thoughtful. B) He is forgetful. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

38 28 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) C) He is careless. D) He is helpful. Long Conversations 9. A) She worked in a scientific field. B) She did some businesses in Hong Kong. C) She was educated in an English teaching class. D) She studied in a university. 10. A) Education and literature. B) English and laws. C) English and education. D) English and economics. 11. A) Her study experience. B) Her university. C) Her physical condition. D) Her spoken ability. 12. A) She read aloud after a recorder. B) She practiced alone. C) She talked with native speakers. D) She did a lot of reading. 13. A) A law firm. B) A college. C) A news agency. D) A film studio. 14. A) $200. B) $500. C) $3000. D) $ A) A rise in pay. B) An opportunity for further study. C) A week holiday. D) A chance for promotion. Tuesday Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages twice. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions, and you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Passage 1 1. A) He will betray even his best friends. B) He is able to make up good excuses. C) He will lie whenever he wants. D) He tries to achieve his goal at any cost. 2. A) She made him apologize. B) She readily forgave him. C) She broke up with him. D) She refused to answer his calls. 3. A) Buy her a new set of tires. B) Help clean her apartment. C) Lend her his batteries. D) Move furniture for her. Passage 2 4. A) A wild mammal of the caves. B) A wild man of the mountains.

39 Unit 4 29 C) An animal that looks like a bear. D) An animal that looks like a monkey. 5. A) When a Yeti is happy. B) When a Yeti is sad. C) When a Yeti attacks a small animal. D) When a Yeti gets frightened. 6. A) They have different opinions about these footprints. B) They think what the Tibetan people say is right. C) They think those are the Tibetan people s footprints. D) They say they have never seen such footprints. Passage 3 7. A) A huge animal fell from the sky in the village. B) An airplane crashed into the village. C) A strange animal landed in a field outside the village. D) An enemy troop attacked the village. 8. A) It made a terrible noise. B) It could hardly breathe. C) It gave off a horrible smell. D) It ran through the fields. 9. A) A big hot air balloon. B) A big horse. C) A big animal. D) A big ball. 10. A) The villagers were courageous enough to defend themselves. B) The monster was torn into pieces by a horse. C) The villagers had never seen a hot air balloon before. D) The villagers were ignorant and foolish. Wednesday Directions: In this section, you will hear 2 passages three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 1 to 8 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 9 to 11, you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心 Passage 1 The world s smartest teenagers in mathematics and science are in Singapore, according to a global (1) of educational (2), in the Third International Mathematics and Science Study. 13-year-olds from Singapore achieved the best scores in standardized tests of maths and science that were administered to 287,896 students in 41 countries in 1994 and

40 30 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) The study (3) that science and maths education is (4) strong in the Far East. While well behind those top scores, students from Australia earned higher marks in maths than their (5) in England, who in turn did better than American students. The study collected information on the students, teachers and homes. Not surprisingly, the highest-scoring students had well (6) parents or came from homes (7) study-aids such as computers, dictionaries or even such elemental (8) as desks. The study shows that (9). Boys scored better than girls in physics and chemistry. There were no sex differences in the life and environmental sciences. In addition to being tested, (10). Students in some countries, such as Columbia and Kuwait, had an overly optimistic view of their skills. Meanwhile, some of the best students from Japan and Korea, for example, (11). Passage 2 In the center of a big city there are usually dozens of large office buildings that house big banks, corporation (1), and government (2). Thousands of people work in these buildings. People who do all the office work are called white-collar workers. Secretaries, receptionists, bookkeepers and computer operators work for (3) kinds of companies. Many office workers dream of working their way up to the top, from clerk to (4) of a corporation. The way lies through middle management. Middle management includes junior executives, who may fill (5) jobs, supervise other workers in the company, (6) action to top management, or see that the company s policies are being carried out. At the very top are the senior executives. They (7) the policies for their own companies, especially financial matters. The CEO of a large corporation has a great deal of (8) and power. (9). Because financial matters are important, some accountants become top executives. In companies where technology is important, people with an engineering background can also rise to the top. Nowadays, however, (10). Universities in many countries offer courses in business administration. The graduates of these courses often start out in middle management jobs. (11).

41 Unit 4 31 Thursday Section A Conversations Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations, and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D) and decide which is the best answer. Short Conversations 1. A) At the information desk. B) On the platform. C) On the train. D) Near the stairs. 2. A) About a month. B) About one week. C) About three weeks. D) About two weeks. 3. A) The rooms are better but not the service. B) The service is better but the rooms are dirty. C) The service is even worse. D) Both the rooms and service are better. 4. A) Her son was hit. B) Her son is a trouble-maker. C) Her son has bad grades. D) The teacher isn t competent. 5. A) The other cars won t let them pass. B) They won t be allowed to make that turn. C) They should take a different road. D) It would be better to go another day. 6. A) Do some typing. B) Buy some paper. C) Change the typewriter. D) Ask the woman to type. 7. A) She doesn t like literature. B) She can t get the books she needs. C) She has lost her reading list. D) She must read a lot of books. 8. A) Someone fixed it. B) Mary sold it. C) Mary repaired it. D) It has been thrown out. Long Conversations 9. A) Pretty good. B) Bad. C) Not as good as she expected. D) Interesting. 10. A) To see a movie. B) To meet John Travolta. C) To have a party. D) To visit Jang Dong-gun. 11. A) The woman like watching action movies. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

42 32 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) B) It is heard that the European movie is outstanding. C) The man did not like the Korean film. D) The woman liked the Korean film. 12. A) People seldom go to see movies. B) People prefer Korean films to European ones. C) Going to movies is still a good entertainment. D) Movies are losing their attraction. 13. A) To go boating on the St. Lawrence River. B) To go sightseeing in Quebec Province. C) To call on a friend in Quebec City. D) To attend a wedding in Montreal. 14. A) Study the map of Quebec Province. B) Find more about Quebec Province. C) Brush up on her French. D) Learn more about the local customs. 15. A) It s most beautiful in summer. B) It has many historical buildings. C) It was greatly expanded in the 18th century. D) It s the only French-speaking city in Canada. Section B Passages Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions, and you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Passage A) Before the end of last century. B) In the 1960s. C) Around D) In A) About a decade later, in the 1950s. B) About twenty years later, in the 1960s. C) About thirty years later, in the 1970s. D) About forty years later, in the 1980s. 18. A) Around B) Before the end of 1960s. C) In D) After Passage A) The art of saying thank you. B) The secret of staying pretty.

43 Unit 4 33 C) The importance of good manners. D) The difference between elegance and good manners. 20. A) They were nicer and gentler. B) They paid more attention to their appearance. C) They were willing to spend more money on clothes. D) They were more aware of changes in fashion. 21. A) By decorating our homes. B) By being kind and generous. C) By wearing fashionable clothes. D) By putting on a little make-up. Passage A) Unexpected visitors. B) Developed countries. C) Scientists. D) Aliens. 23. A) Global temperatures. B) Throw-away culture. C) The exhaustion of our natural resources. D) Generation gap. 24. A) The emission of carbon dioxide. B) The earth temperature. C) The raised sea-level. D) The occurrence of floods or droughts. 25. A) Visitors from Venus. B) Humans. C) Exhaustible natural resources. D) The living generation. Section C Compound Dictation Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 26 to 33 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 34 to 36 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. If you are a young college student, most of your (26) about your health and happiness in life are probably (27) on the present. Basically, you want to feel good physically, mentally, and (28) now. You probably don t spend much time worrying about the (29) future, such as whether you will (30) heart disease, or cancer, how you will take care of yourself in your (31) years, or how long you are going to live. Such thoughts may have (32) your mind once in a while. However, if you are in your thirties, forties, fifties, or older, such health-related thoughts are likely to become (33) important to you. (34) 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

44 34 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) that will help you feel better physically and mentally. Recently researchers have found that, even in late adulthood, (35). We know much more about preventive health today than our parents and grandparents did in the past, giving us the opportunity to avoid some of the health problems that have troubled them. (36).

45 Unit 5 35 Unit 5 Monday Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations, and 2 long conversations twice. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D) and decide which is the best answer. Short Conversations 1. A) Write an article on English literature. B) Do a presentation. C) Finish reading Unit 3. D) Listen to a lecture. 2. A) She will do the job-hopping. B) She is going to be promoted. C) She will still work for the same company. D) She will open her own company. 3. A) The woman thinks she s funnier than Tim. B) Tim is the laughing-stick of the class. C) The woman doesn t think Tim is as interesting as the man says. D) The woman is the focus in the class. 4. A) Boss and secretary. B) Classmates. C) Touring guide and visitor. D) Professor and student. 5. A) She won a scholarship. B) She studied hard and got a good score. C) She s going to have a relax tonight. D) She did well on the test. 6. A) In a restaurant. B) In a consulting center. C) In a hotel. D) In a post office. 7. A) 7:00 p.m.. B) 7:30 p.m.. C) 8:00 p.m.. D) 8:30 p.m.. 8. A) The man will pay $100 every month for his apartment. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

46 36 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) B) It s not easy for the man to find a satisfactory house. C) The woman wants to rent a house in the suburb. D) Houses in the suburb are not good. Long Conversations 9. A) Make a pulic speech. B) Attend a meeting. C) Attend a lecture. D) Do shopping. 10. A) She likes it. B) She lacks the skills. C) She is good at it. D) She is used to doing it. 11. A) He is natural in front of the audience. B) He can control his audience. C) He never fails in any performance. D) He seems to have enough confidence in his speech. 12. A) Practices his speech over again. B) Learns his speech by heart. C) Gives an outline. D) Writes every word of his speech. 13. A) Classmates. B) Colleagues. C) Co-workers. D) Doctors. 14. A) She looks younger. B) She looks energetic. C) She looks social. D) She looks older. 15. A) He is teaching in the same city as Ann. B) He is working in a school in London. C) He is working as a technician in London. D) He is teaching at his former college. Tuesday Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages twice. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions, and you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Passage 1 1. A) The name of a German town. B) A resident of Frankfurt. C) A kind of German sausage. D) A kind of German bread. 2. A) He sold fast food. B) He raised dogs. C) He was a cook. D) He was a cartoonist.

47 Unit A) Because the Americans found they were from Germany. B) Because people thought they contained dog meat. C) Because people had to get used to their taste. D) Because it was too hot to eat right away. Passage 2 4. A) It can be cooked in many ways. B) It is delicious but inexpensive. C) It gives higher yields than other grain crops. D) It grows easily in various conditions. 5. A) Fried potatoes. B) Tomato juice. C) Sweet corn. D) Chocolate beans. 6. A) They led to the discovery of America. B) They made native American foods popular. C) They brought great wealth to Spain. D) They made native American life styles well-known. Passage 3 7. A) Change the place where you live and work. B) Make personal changes. C) Have time for entertainment. D) Both A and B. 8. A) Because no one knows you in a new place. B) Because your old friends aren t watching you. C) Because you don t have the pressure of your former co-workers. D) All of the above. 9. A) You might feel lonely and unhappy at first. B) You may waste a lot of time. C) You have to leave your children. D) None of the above. 10. A) The past. B) The present. C) The future. D) The new century. Wednesday 科学出版社职教技术出版中心 Directions: In this section, you will hear 2 passages three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the

48 38 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 1 to 8 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 9 to 11, you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. Passage 1 After (1) from 30 years of teaching, Ethel Pepper could easily have decided to sit back and relax and enjoy a (2) retirement. But that kind of life is not for Ethel Pepper. I just wanted to do something different and (3). If you are going to (4) in life, just do it. Don t just sit down and look out of the window. She says. At 68, she decided to become one of the (5) participants in a program at the University of California. The program offers campus housing and classes to people over sixty. She (6) in a class called Human Relationships and a (7) society. I taught my (8) students in my English and drama classes in high school for 20 years. But in this course, I found out a lot about other cultures that I didn t know then. (9). In her opinion, (10). Their presence on campus helps break some long beliefs about aging. Young students may have fears of growing older. (11). The younger students can begin to see aging as a natural part of living. Passage 2 As the pace of life continues to (1), we are fast losing the art of relaxation. Once you are in the habit of (2) through life, being on the go from morning till night, it is hard to slow down. But relaxation is (3) for a healthy mind and body. Stress is a natural part of everyday life and there is no way to avoid it. In fact, it is not the bad thing that is often (4) to be. A certain amount of stress is (5) to provide motivation and give purpose to life. It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor (6) and ill health. The amount of stress a person can (7) depends very much on the individual. Some people are not afraid of stress, and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial (8) ; others lose heart at the first sight of unusual difficulties. (9). In fact we make choice between flight or fight, and in more primitive

49 Unit 5 39 days the choices made the difference between life or death. (10). It is when such a reaction lasts long, through continued exposure to stress, that health becomes endangered. (11). Thursday Section A Conversations Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations, and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. After each question there will be a pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D) and decide which is the best answer. Short Conversations 1. A) Go to the football match with the woman. B) Ask the woman to help him write the term paper on history. C) Finish the last two chapters of history assignment. D) Take part in the football match. 2. A) She wants to borrow the man s student card. B) The tickets are less expensive than she expected. C) She won t be able to get any discount for the ticket. D) The performance turns out to be disappointing. 3. A) It s far from being ready. B) It contains some valuable ideas. C) She needs another week to get it ready. D) It has nothing to do with the Internet. 4. A) He is suffering from the difference of time zones. B) He has been studying hard at night. C) He finds biology difficult to learn. D) He has not adjusted to a new culture. 5. A) A lesson requires students active involvement. B) Students usually take an active part in a lecture. C) More knowledge is covered in a lecture. D) There is a larger group of people interested in lesson. 6. A) The pictures of night view are really better than he expected. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

50 40 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) B) He didn t know how he finished his role in the play. C) The film hasn t been processed yet. D) He didn t have enough film. 7. A) He often complains. B) He is a short person. C) He is worried about something. D) He is a happy sort of person. 8. A) To pay for transportation. B) To make a phone call. C) To do shopping. D) To give them to the woman. Long Conversations 9. A) A test failure. B) A power failure. C) A high fever. D) A road accident. 10. A) His father s. B) His brother s. C) His mother s. D) His neighbor s. 11. A) Surfing the Internet. B) Playing chess. C) Doing reading. D) Watching TV. 12. A) Doing some housework. B) Repairing the washing machine. C) Washing her son s jeans. D) Washing her clothes. 13. A) In her office. B) At home. C) On her way home. D) In a pub. 14. A) Chris and Janet. B) Chris and her friend. C) Janet and her sister. D) Her husband and Chris. 15. A) When the boss left his office. B) When her colleagues said goodbye to her. C) When the woman was trying to finish some work. D) When lunch was ready. Section B Passages Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions, and you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Passage A) Political organizations. B) Private citizens. C) Individual townships. D) Church groups. 17. A) To enable people to read and write. B) To prepare young people for jobs. C) To prepare children to read the Bible. D) To prepare students to become complete human beings.

51 Unit A) To improve the quality of human life. B) To keep America strong. C) To increase the gross national product. D) To prepare loyal and patriotic citizens. Passage A) Use of the mass media. B) Using newspapers as effective teaching tools. C) Newspapers in American education. D) Reading the newspapers in the classroom. 20. A) To a small extent. B) To a great extent. C) Partially. D) Not mentioned. 21. A) Newspapers are now only used by secondary school social studies teachers. B) Newspapers were used by all grade levels before the appearance of the program. C) Many of the Canadian and American newspapers joined in the program. D) The program is a two-week campaign for current events sessions. Passage A) Because she did not try hard. B) Because she tried too hard. C) Because she did not cry for help. D) Because she had no strength at all. 23. A) She lost hope. B) She stopped trying. C) She cried for help. D) She went on trying. 24. A) We often help ourselves. B) We ourselves often need help. C) We often need to help ourselves. D) We can only help others. 25. A) Because he wants to show how brave the bird is. B) Because he wants to show how an ant saved a bird. C) Because he wants to show that even the small can help the great. D) Because he wants to show how clever the ant is. Section C Compound Dictation Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

52 42 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 26 to 33 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 34 to 36 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. Sport is not only physically challenging, but it can also be mentally challenging. (26) from coaches, parents, and other teammates, as well as (27) to win can create an excessive amount of (28) or stress for young athletes. Stress can be physical, emotional, or psychological and research has indicated that it can lead to burnout. Burnout has been described as dropping or quitting of an activity that was at one time (29). The early years of development are (30) years for learning about oneself. The sport setting is one where valuable (31) can take place. Young athletes can, for example, learn how to (32) with others, make friends, and gain other social skills that will be used throughout their lives. Coaches and parents should be aware, at all times, that their (33) to youngsters can greatly affect their children. Youngsters may take their parents and coaches blames to heart and find a flaw in themselves. (34). The outcome of the game should not be more important than the process of learning the sport and other life lessons. (35). Research indicates that positive reinforcement motivates and has a great effect on learning. (36).

53 Unit 6 43 Unit 6 Monday Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations, and 2 long conversations twice. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D) and decide which is the best answer. Short Conversations 1. A) It s better than George s. B) It s cheaper than George s. C) It s too expensive. D) It s too cheap. 2. A) She needs a watch that shows seconds. B) She cannot find the man s stopwatch. C) She damaged something she borrowed from the man. D) She cannot assist the man tomorrow. 3. A) James will buy the car as soon as he gets the money. B) James friend is buying the car for him. C) James has already made the down payment on the car. D) James cannot afford to buy a new car. 4. A) Someone painted it for her. B) She finally had time to paint it. C) She decided to paint it later. D) Some friends will help her paint it. 5. A) He really doesn t know. B) He doesn t think the weather will make any difference. C) He thinks his team will lose if the weather is bad. D) He thinks bad weather will affect both teams. 6. A) Parting. B) Greeting. C) Complaining. D) Seeing someone off. 7. A) She s going to read a book. B) She s going to work. C) She is going to buy some things. D) She s going to write a grocery list. 8. A) Because it is broken. B) Because it is not the size he needs. C) Because it is dirty. D) Because it is too small. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

54 44 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) Long Conversations 9. A) A vacation trip to Yellowstone Park. B) A lecture by a visiting professor. C) Her biology thesis. D) A research project on Yellowstone Park. 10. A) More buffalo are surviving the winter. B) Fewer buffalo are dying of disease. C) More buffalo are being born. D) Fewer buffalo are being killed by hunters. 11. A) She is from Wyoming and eager to visit Yellowstone Park. B) She needs the money to continue her studying. C) She has been studying animal diseases. D) Her thesis adviser is heading the project. 12. A) She knew about it by reading a booklet. B) She knew about it by reading a student union introduction. C) She knew about it by reading a newspaper. D) She knew about it by reading a magazine. 13. A) Because they want to preserve the natural beauty of the campus. B) Because they want to protect the students right for living space. C) Because they want to conserve the place for future use. D) Because they want to sell the place for a better price. 14. A) They will organize a meeting to discuss a proposal. B) They will organize a protest to express their opposition. C) They will organize an appeal-letter signing activity. D) They will organize a march around the campus. 15. A) She will participate in the protest. B) She will sign the appeal letter. C) She will take part in a meeting of the Student Action Union. D) She will attend her class as usual. Tuesday Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages twice. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions, and you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Passage 1 1. A) Because the two men stole his money. B) Because the two men threatened him on a lonely country road.

55 Unit 6 45 C) Because he suspected the two men were the wanted men. D) Because the two men needed help from the police to carry their heavy bags. 2. A) They were frightened. B) They were very angry. C) They could not give any proof. D) They could not speak English. 3. A) They found out some witnesses. B) They didn t find any money in the men s bags. C) They caught the real thieves. D) The two men refused to admit stealing money. Passage 2 4. A) He forgot to leave the store. B) He was locked in a store by accident. C) He was drunk and locked in store. D) He was sent to prison. 5. A) He made himself at home in the store. B) He stayed asleep for 2 days. C) He broke in through the window. D) He damaged some equipment. 6. A) Because the tramp deserved a merry Christmas. B) Because it was the store s fault. C) Because the store had profited by the accident. D) Because the tramp had stolen nothing of value. Passage 3 7. A) How to choose a pet. B) How to train a dog. C) Some considerations before you keep a dog. D) Different breeds of dogs. 8. A) You should have a big apartment. B) The dog eats very much. C) The dog tends to be angry. D) The dog is a popular breed. 9. A) Because they are powerful. B) Because they are easy to train. C) Because they provide protection and companionship. D) Because they grow up quickly. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

56 46 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) 10. A) When you live in the city. B) When your home is small. C) When you have small children. D) When you live in an apartment. Wednesday Directions: In this section, you will hear 2 passages three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 1 to 8 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 9 to 11, you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. Passage 1 In many countries, authority is seldom questioned, either because it is highly (1), or because it is feared. Sometimes, too, because (2) has been important in certain societies for a long time, people have been trained never to question those in authority. In other countries, including America, children are (3) to question and search for answers. When a child asks a question, he will be often told to go to the library and find the answer by himself. By the time students reach the age of 14 or 15, they may be developing exciting new ideas in all fields of science and the arts. To (4) such creativity, there are many national prizes (5) to students every year for their scientific discoveries and artistic (6). This interest in questioning and searching may be (7) by some people as bad for young people s (8). This impression may be created when visitors notice young Americans asking questions and arguing with older people. (9). In a work or business situation, ideas are freely and openly discussed and argued. (10). The two are quite separate. The purpose of the searching, questioning and arguing is to find the facts in a particular situation, and therefore a solution, (11).

57 Unit 6 47 Passage 2 How men first learn to invent words is unknown. In other words, the (1) of language is a (2). All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to (3) thoughts and feelings, actions and things, so that they could (4) with each other, and that later they agreed upon certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to (5) those sounds, and which could be written down. Those sounds, whether spoken or written in letters, are called words. The power of words, then, lies in their (6) the things they bring up in our minds. Words become filled with meaning for us by (7) ; the longer we live, the more certain words (8) to us the glad and sad events of our past. (9). Great writers are those who (10). This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary style. Above all, the real poet is a master of words. He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music and can move men to tears. (11). Thursday Section A Conversations Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations, and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D) and decide which is the best answer. Short Conversations 1. A) Ask Rose to help her. B) Type the data quickly. C) Hand in the data to the computer center. D) Ask Rose to extend the due date. 2. A) The homework was very easy. B) The man should go to class. C) The man should sit in the back of the classroom. D) She s further behind in her work than the man is. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

58 48 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) 3. A) The number of rooms in the apartment. B) Trouble within the man s family. C) The reason why the man has so many clocks. D) What the woman should give to her family. 4. A) Martha knows practically everybody. B) Bob isn t hard to cheer up. C) Bob didn t order the right thing. D) Martha always knows exactly what to say. 5. A) She bought something for her aunt. B) She missed it. C) She was there only briefly. D) She went to it on her way to the hospital. 6. A) The man should shut the window tightly. B) The man should put some screws in the wood. C) The man should stick to his work. D) The man should use a tool to open the window. 7. A) Jack returned it. B) It turns in the lock. C) It s in the locker. D) He got it from Jack. 8. A) She was understanding. B) She was apologetic. C) She was annoyed. D) She was careless. Long Conversations 9. A) He had a meal with general manager. B) He applied for a new job. C) He moved into a new apartment. D) He bought some paintings. 10. A) One. B) Two. C) Three. D) Four. 11. A) Boring. B) Interesting. C) Easy. D) Difficult. 12. A) Excited. B) Depressed. C) Nervous. D) Scared. 13. A) He didn t like the host. B) He was not invited. C) He has another appointment. D) He had a headache after work. 14. A) To see a doctor. B) To do more exercise. C) To have a sleeping pill. D) All of the above. 15. A) Berry used to take a lot of sleeping pills. B) Berry was under a terrible strain. C) Berry had stopped drinking coffee late at night. D) Jane didn t agree with the doctor.

59 Unit 6 49 Section B Passages Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions, and you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Passage A) The victory over one s fellow runners. B) The victory over former winners. C) The victory of will power over fatigue. D) The victory of one s physical strength. 17. A) The runner who runs to keep fit. B) The runner who breaks the record. C) The runner who does not break the rules. D) The runner who covers the whole distance. 18. A) He won the first prize. B) He died because of fatigue. C) He fell behind the other runners. D) He gave up because he was tired. Passage A) Europeans smoked tobacco over a fire. B) American Indians used tobacco as medicine. C) Everyone in Europe smoked tobacco. D) Europeans began to learn about tobacco. 20. A) The tobacco plant is very unhealthy. B) Tobacco can be smoked through a tube. C) Nicot gave sick men tobacco to eat. D) Columbus learned about tobacco from Nicot. 21. A) Because he thought it could ease pain. B) Because tobacco was popular. C) Because tobacco contained nicotine. D) Because he had a bad pain in his leg. Passage A) In a world of changes, men s clothes have become various and colorful. B) In a world of changes, men s clothes have become feminized. C) In a world of changes, men s clothes have become fashionable. D) In a world of changes, men s clothes have become influential. 23. A) Men cared very much for clothes. B) Women concerned greatly about what they wore while men didn t. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

60 50 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) C) Both men and women paid great attention to their clothes. D) Neither men nor women showed interests in clothes. 24. A) Because they were extremely concerned about their impression on their superiors. B) Because they knew very clearly that people would judge them by their clothes. C) Because they wanted to impress and influence their fellow workers. D) Because they didn t want to be laughed at by their fellow workers. 25. A) Men pay more attention to their clothes than women do. B) Women always like beautiful dresses. C) People have paid more and more attention to the importance of dress. D) American culture is changing greatly. Section C Compound Dictation Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 26 to 33 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 34 to 36 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. Climate, more than any other (26) factor, (27) the distributions of life on Earth. Climatic (28) establish the limits within which organisms can (29). Plants, even more than animals, must be well (30) to climate in order to live on. They cannot move about but must be equipped to (31) whatever weather conditions are likely to occur. In the (32) conditions of tundra, for example, low growing mosses, lichens, and a few flowering plants all hug the ground for (33) from icy winds. (34). Some creatures are so highly specialized that they have an extremely limited distribution. (35). Certain sea animals are so sensitive to changes in their environment that their presence can be taken as an index of sea temperature. (36). Their clothes and their homes act as a sort of miniature climate that can be taken with them everywhere.

61 Unit 7 51 Unit 7 Monday Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations, and 2 long conversations twice. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D) and decide which is the best answer. Short Conversations 1. A) A doctor. B) A mechanic. C) A manager. D) A shop assistant. 2. A) Walking. B) Boating. C) Driving. D) Shopping. 3. A) 15 minutes. B) 30 minutes. C) 35 minutes. D) 50 minutes. 4. A) Go and see a performance. B) Try to get some tickets. C) Go and buy a new dress. D) Do some sewing at home. 5. A) Take care of the woman. B) Do the work for the woman. C) Work together with the woman. D) Drive the woman home. 6. A) The man is showing the woman round the way. B) The two persons are talking about sending letters. C) The man is a stranger to the city. D) The woman is asking the way. 7. A) Buying a car costs too much. B) Driving lessons are too expensive. C) Driving is too dangerous. D) Taking the bus is more convenient. 8. A) By two o clock. B) By three o clock. C) By nine o clock. D) By twelve o clock. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心 Long Conversations 9. A) One. B) Two. C) Three. D) Four. 10. A) To take tests. B) To have a lecture.

62 52 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) C) To go back her own home. D) To take a part-time job. 11. A) The two speakers are colleagues. B) They will stay on the farm for about two weeks. C) The woman will learn how to do farm work. D) The woman will not buy anything for the man s family. 12. A) A formal talk between the boss and his secretary. B) An informal talk between two friends. C) A formal talk between a professor and a student. D) An interview between the interviewer and the job applicant. 13. A) General manager. B) An official worker. C) Head of the Personnel Department. D) A secretary. 14. A) Office worker. B) Interpreter. C) Manager of Beijing Branch. D) Computer operator. 15. A) She types well. B) She is English. C) She is good at language. D) She used to be a school teacher. Tuesday Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages twice. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions, and you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Passage 1 1. A) Explosions of the volcano can damage diamonds as well. B) Diamonds couldn t be formed without the great heat and pressure of the volcano. C) The earliest known diamonds were discovered in the River Amazon. D) Most of early diamond miners become wealthy later. 2. A) In the volcanoes. B) On the floor of the sea. C) Under the river bed. D) At the foot of the mountains. 3. A) Diamond Hunting. B) Diamond A Precious Stone. C) Diamond Symbol of Fortune. D) How is Diamond Formed and Found. Passage 2 4. A) From the Federal Government. B) From the state legislatures. C) From taxes. D) From the parents of the school children. 5. A) It is based on the Federal Government. B) It is based on the individual school. C) It is based on the respective state.

63 Unit 7 53 D) It is based on the local communities. 6. A) 2%. B) 4%. C) 6%. D) 50%. Passage 3 7. A) It takes skill. B) It pays well. C) It s a full-time job. D) It s admired worldwide. 8. A) A mother with a baby in her arms. B) A woman whose bag is hanging in front. C) A lone female with a handbag at her right side. D) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left. 9. A) The back pocket of his tight trousers. B) The top pocket of his jacket. C) A side pocket of his jacket. D) A side pocket of his trousers. 10. A) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards. B) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard. C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage. D) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London. Wednesday Directions: In this section, you will hear 2 passages three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 1 to 8 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 9 to 11, you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心 Passage 1 Americans are suffering from a serious problem of sleeping less. They also cut back on (1) activities as they spend more time at work. A world that never goes to sleep offers many (2) activities, but encourages unhealthy lifestyles for America s adults. Instead of working to live, they are living to work, a shift that has had a deep (3) on their personal lives. Adults report that they spend less time sleeping but more time (4) in social activities. Most Americans (5) they suffer from sleep problems and when they go to sleep, many sleep alone even if they are married.

64 54 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) These are the key findings in a nationwide (6), which looks at the relationship between American s lifestyles, sleep habits and sleep problems. Loss of sleep continues to be (7) in America. According to the study, 63% of American adults do not get the (8) eight hours of sleep needed for good health, safety, and most favorable performance. In fact, (9). The poll shows both good news and bad news. The good news is that many Americans say they don t want to give up any more sleep in spite of their exciting lives. (10). Meanwhile, the bad news is that (11). Perhaps further study should be made to help them get rid of the terrible lifestyle. Passage 2 Carbon dioxide and other gases (1) heat in the atmosphere and raise (2) temperatures on Earth. There is a strong link between population growth and the (3) in what are called greenhouse gases. The population grew almost four times larger in the past one-hundred years. This means that more people have used greater (4) of fossil fuels such as oil gas and coal. These fuels produce carbon dioxide when burned. The UN report says twelve times more carbon dioxide gas was being (5) at the end of the century than was at the beginning. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (6) the Earth s atmosphere could become more than five degrees Celsius warmer during this century. The climate changes will affect food (7) and the supply of natural resources throughout the world. The UN report says forests are being destroyed at the highest levels in history. Trees are being cleared for extra (8) land and to make room for housing. (9). Over the past one-hundred years, the world has lost almost half of its forest area. (10). Right now, the UN report says the rate at which people are using natural resources threatens the health of the planet. (11). Thursday Section A Conversations Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations, and 2 long conversations. At

65 Unit 7 55 the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D) and decide which is the best answer. Short Conversations 1. A) You should believe everything you read. B) Reaction to the novel has been varied. C) She thinks the novel is excellent. D) She wonders the novel is excellent. 2. A) The talks haven t started yet. B) The talks haven t achieved much. C) The talks produced a general agreement. D) The talks broke down and could go no further. 3. A) Buy some ice-cream. B) Wait for the lights to be turned off. C) Go immediately to their seats. D) Enjoy the play. 4. A) The back of his French dictionary fell apart when he dropped it. B) He had read the novel in the fall. C) He needed to look up some words in order to understand the novel. D) His French teacher helped him with the vocabulary. 5. A) Wife and husband. B) Patient and doctor. C) Student and teacher. D) Doctor and nurse. 6. A) Policeman and driver. B) Salesman and customer. C) Teacher and student. D) Boss and secretary. 7. A) Canada. B) Europe. C) Here. D) California. 8. A) She thinks the explanation is difficult. B) The explanation will be added in a later edition. C) She thinks the book should include more information. D) The book includes an explanation of all the answers. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心 Long Conversations 9. A) History. B) Geography. C) Mathematics. D) Languages. 10. A) Logic. B) Writing. C) History. D) Mathematics. 11. A) Adviser. B) Computer programmer. C) Product designer. D) School teacher. 12. A) She generally doesn t allow people to borrow it. B) She is trying to sell it. C) She bought it from a friend. D) It has broken down before.

66 56 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) 13. A) The woman could probably repair it herself. B) It s rather small. C) It probably won t cost a lot to repair. D) It s probably difficult to drive. 14. A) He only works on new cars. B) He has fixed her car before. C) He is one of her neighbours. D) He will probably overcharge her. 15. A) Take the woman to her home. B) Test-drive the woman s car. C) Help the woman pay the mechanic s bill.. D) Help the woman fix her car. Section B Passages Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions, and you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Passage A) When they don t have a job. B) When they don t have a car. C) When they can t afford a house. D) When they live in a large city. 17. A) Because the U.S. is a large country. B) Because Americans like to move around and be independent. C) Because the U.S. is called the nation on wheels. D) Because the U.S. lacks convenient public transportation. 18. A) The car exerts great influence on American culture. B) Public transportation in the U.S. is highly efficient. C) Americans enjoy following a certain schedule. D) What Americans want most is fortune. Passage A) The polar region is a good place to land by aeroplane. B) The polar region is a good place to fly over. C) The polar region is a good place to travel to. D) The polar region is a good place to live in. 20. A) Because planes fly higher there than at the equator. B) Because the eyes can reach about 4, 000 meters. C) Because planes are clear of bad weather there. D) Because planes fly more quickly there than at the equator. 21. A) In warm air.

67 Unit 7 57 B) In cold air. C) When it reaches the polar region. D) Only when the clouds are down low. Passage A) District managers. B) Regular customers. C) Sales directors. D) Senior clerks. 23. A) The support provided by the regular clients. B) The initiative shown by the sales representatives. C) The urgency of implementing the company s plans. D) The important part played by district managers. 24. A) Some of them were political-minded. B) Fifty percent of them were female. C) One third of them were senior managers. D) Most of them were rather conservative. 25. A) He used too many quotations. B) He was not gender sensitive. C) He did not keep to the point. D) He spent too much time on details. Section C Compound Dictation Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 26 to 33 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 34 to 36 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. We generally view the family as being one of our most (26) institutions; yet our family system has (27) a number of changes in the past. 200 years ago, marriages were often arranged by parents, with economic (28) being the most important determinant of who married whom. 200 years ago, divorce was (29) ; now, more than one out of three marriages end in divorce. 200 years ago, women did not work out of the home, and children were an economic (30) ; now nearly 50 percent of married women work outside the home, and children are a (31) responsibility. In our fast-paced society, the family is now changing even more rapidly than it did in the past. In (32) the future of the American family, some (33) foresee the family as racing toward extinction. (34). Family optimists, on the other hand, predict the family is entering a Golden Age an 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

68 58 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) era when (35). Most sociologists, however, do not agree with either the pessimists or the optimists; instead, (36), many of which will probably be discarded, but some are likely to be found satisfying and functional and gradually become typical.

69 Unit 8 59 Unit 8 Monday Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations, and 2 long conversations twice. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D) and decide which is the best answer. Short Conversations 1. A) He prefers living alone. B) He has never had any roommate before. C) He can t share the cost with anybody. D) He prefers to have a roommate. 2. A) Have a fifth ice-cream. B) Finish the work after the dinner time. C) Go to work straight away. D) Give up the work. 3. A) It is not disgusting at all. B) It is more disgusting than expected. C) It is usually called disgusting. D) It is the most disgusting she has ever seen. 4. A) It s still raining and the wind is blowing. B) The wind has stopped, but it is still raining. C) Both the wind and the rain have stopped. D) The day is still not good. 5. A) An air hostess. B) A bus driver. C) A friend seeing him off. D) A customs officer. 6. A) America. B) France. C) England. D) China. 7. A) He thinks it s a good idea. B) He thinks it s too cold to have a party. C) He doesn t like party. D) He doesn t have time. 8. A) Check account. B) A loan. C) An insurance claim. D) An income tax return. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

70 60 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) Long Conversations 9. A) Entertainments. B) Internet. C) Library. D) Buying portable computer. 10. A) Because a lot of people have bought that. B) Because she wants to show it off towards others. C) Because it will be of great help to her. D) Because she can finish her homework easily by using it. 11. A) He advises the woman to borrow money from others. B) He advises the woman to take a part-time job. C) He persuades her not to buy it. D) He advises the woman to save up for it. 12. A) She lost her bags on her way to school. B) She went to the airport to meet someone. C) She didn t attend class for some reason. D) She was so upset to attend any class. 13. A) Six. B) Four. C) Two. D) One. 14. A) To continue her class. B) To attend another class. C) To withdraw from class. D) To attend every class. 15. A) He was annoyed by the woman. B) He had some personal business to do. C) He wanted to have a chat with another student. D) He was preparing for having class. Tuesday Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages twice. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions, and you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Passage 1 1. A) To urge children to get enough sleep. B) To relieve the burden of school children. C) To dissuade teenagers from staying up late. D) To tell Americans to have 9 hours of sleep every night. 2. A) They perform better in school. B) They suffer fewer accidents. C) They are less likely to be too fat.

71 Unit 8 61 D) They are free from serious disorders. 3. A) They have endless energy. B) They feel low in spirits. C) They become angry easily. D) They can t control their emotions. Passage 2 4. A) They hire only retired workers. B) They each do jobs they are good at. C) They close the hotel during low seasons. D) They employ as few workers as possible. 5. A) Staff training. B) Book-keeping. C) Cleaning and washing up. D) Gardening and flower arranging. 6. A) They have their hotel beautifully decorated. B) They provide delicious food. C) They make their guests feel at home. D) They give parties regularly for their visitors. Passage 3 7. A) To reduce their mental stress. B) To increase their sense of success. C) To make sports less competitive. D) To make sports more challenging. 8. A) Because it can help them learn more about society. B) Because it enables them to find flaws in themselves. C) Because it can provide them with valuable experiences. D) Because it teaches them how to set realistic goals for themselves. 9. A) They should pay more attention to letting children enjoy sports. B) They should help children to win every game. C) They should train children to cope with stress. D) They should enable children to understand the positive aspect of sports. 10. A) To teach young athletes how to avoid burnout. B) To persuade young children not to worry about criticism. C) To stress the importance of positive reinforcement to children. D) To discuss the skill of combining criticism with encouragement. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心 Wednesday Directions: In this section, you will hear 2 passages three times. When the passage is read for

72 62 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 1 to 8 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 9 to 11, you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. Passage 1 Women s minds work differently from men s. At least, that is what most men are (1) of. Psychologists view the subject either as a matter of (2) or a joke. Now the biologists have moved into this minefield, and some of them have found that there are real differences between the brains of men and women. There is, however, a (3) structural (4) between the male and female brain. The difference is in a part of the brain that is used in the most complex (5) processes the link between the two halves of the brain. Research showed that these two halves of the brain had different (6), and that a special part of the brain (7) them to work together. For most people, the left half is used for word handling, analytical and (8) activities; the right half works on pictures, patterns and forms. Both halves need to work together. (9). And, according to research findings, women have the better connections. (10). In schools throughout the world (11). If these differences correspond with the differences in the hemispheric trunkline, there is an unalterable distinction between the sexes. Passage 2 More and more, the operations of our businesses, governments, and (1) institutions are controlled by information that (2) only inside computer memories. Anyone clever enough to (3) this information for his own (4) can reap big (5). Even worse, a number of people who have done this and been caught at it have managed to get away without (6). It s easy for computer crimes to go undetected if no one checks up on what the computer is doing. But even if the crime is detected, the criminal may walk away not only unpunished but with a glowing (7) from his former employers. Of course, we have no (8) on crimes that go undetected. (9)

73 Unit 8 63, not by systematic inspections or other security procedures. (10). Unlike other lawbreakers, who must leave the country, commit suicide, or go to jail, (11). All too often, their demands have been met. Thursday Section A Conversations Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations, and 2 long conversations twice. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D) and decide which is the best answer. Short conversations 1. A) It will take about one month to repair the car. B) The woman should have saved more money. C) It is a good idea to keep the old car. D) The car is no longer worth repairing. 2. A) He is supporting his wife s study. B) He is helping his wife get a doctor s degree. C) He is working for his wife. D) He is studying for a degree. 3. A) Some shoes. B) Some gloves. C) A sweater. D) A shirt. 4. A) He doesn t understand the question. B) He will not lend her the money. C) He will surely lend her the money. D) He might lend her the money. 5. A) They are seeing a horror film. B) They are driving a car. C) They are taking an airplane. D) They are watching a football match. 6. A) The books slipped off the table. B) He forgot to get the books. C) He reminded Mary of the books. D) Mary should pick up the books. 7. A) He will type it next week. B) He would rather work on it than do nothing. C) It took him an entire week to type it. D) He still hasn t quite finished with it. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

74 64 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) 8. A) The meal will be ready at four. B) Even the floor is spotless. C) The kitchen is quite clean. D) The kitchen is quite dirty. Long Conversations 9. A) Teacher and student. B) Classmates. C) Ex-husband and wife. D) Colleagues. 10. A) A new Chinese restaurant. B) The woman s new job. C) The days they spent together in school. D) The man s experience after graduation. 11. A) Chinese food is very delicious. B) Cooking is a happy work for him now. C) Cooking can make a lot of money. D) His family didn t like the food he cooked before. 12. A) Two years. B) Three years. C) Four years. D) Five years. 13. A) At the airport. B) In a railway station. C) In a restaurant. D) In a park. 14. A) B) C) D) A) In the morning. B)At noon. C) In the evening. D) In the afternoon. Section B Passages Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions, and you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Passage A) Beside a window. B) Next to a pretty girl. C) In the front of the plane. D) Anywhere but by the window. 17. A) For the sake of safety. B) For the service of a girl. C) For the need of a soldier. D) For proper load balance. 18. A) The soldier. B) The beautiful woman. C) A stewardess. D) Mr. Robinson s friend. Passage A) He wanted to ask the Governor for permission to make a home there.

75 Unit 8 65 B) He wanted to make sure that any gold found on his land would belong to him. C) He wanted to prevent people from making a home in the Sacramento Valley. D) He wanted to ask the Governor to keep a secret. 20. A) He had come to America to look for gold. B) He had made a lot of money by making use of the natural materials of the Sacramento Valley. C) He was the first to find the gold in the water. D) He had become rich by selling land given to him by the Governor. 21. A) Groups of people could cross the American continent more quickly. B) None of the travelers would get lost. C) Travelers could cross Death Valley safely. D) Travelers could go round Cape Horn to reach California. Passage A) Quite cruelly. B) Quite kindly. C) Quite badly. D) Quite unfairly. 23. A) The paper might do it much harm. B) The paper could do it much good. C) The paper would give the butcher some meat. D) The paper was worth many pounds. 24. A) Only the paper with Mrs. Smith s words on it could bring it meat. B) The butcher would give the meat to it whenever he saw it. C) A piece of paper could bring him half a pound of meat. D) Mrs. Smith would pay for the meat he got from the butcher. 25. A) The butcher found himself cheated by the smart animal. B) The dog was clever enough to write on the paper. C) The dog dared not go to the butcher s any more. D) The butcher was told not to give any meat to the dog. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心 Section C Compound Dictation Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 26 to 33 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 34 to 36 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. Social change is more likely to (26) in societies where there is a mixture

76 66 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) of different kinds of people than in societies where people are (27) in many ways. The simple reason for this is that there are more different ways of looking at things (28) in the first kind of society. There are more ideas, more (29) of interest, and more groups and organizations with different (30). In addition, there is usually a greater worldly interest and greater (31) in mixed societies. All these factors tend to (32) social change by opening more areas of life to (33). In a society where people are quite similar in many ways, (34). And although conditions may not be satisfactory, they are at least customary and undisputed. (35). Furthermore, social change is easier if it is gradual. For example, (36).

77 Unit 9 67 Unit 9 Monday Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations, and 2 long conversations twice. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D) and decide which is the best answer. Short conversations 1. A) Before college. B) After college. C) During college. D) At postgraduate school. 2. A) At a restaurant. B) At a cinema. C) At a friend s house. D) At a gas station. 3. A) $33. B) $50. C) $85. D) $ A) Interesting. B) Moving. C) Disappointing. D) Exciting. 5. A) He doesn t know where to go. B) He knows the beach is a long way from here. C) He s surprised she s thinking of going away. D) He suggests going to the seashore. 6. A) Leave the house. B) Pay Alice s bill. C) Visit Alice. D) Look at the light. 7. A) She didn t go skiing last year. B) She s just learning to ski. C) She doesn t travel very often. D) She enjoyed her vacation very much. 8. A) She d rather go later. B) She ll be late one hour. C) The library is only open an hour more. D) The library closed an hour ago. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心 Long Conversations 9. A) The benefits of strong business competition.

78 68 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) B) A proposal to lower the cost of production. C) Complaints about the expense of modernization. D) Suggestions concerning new business strategies. 10. A) It costs much more than its worth. B) It should be brought up-to-date. C) It calls for immediate repairs. D) It can still be used for a long time. 11. A) The personnel manager should be fired for inefficiency. B) A few engineers should be employed to modernize the factory. C) The entire staff should be retrained. D) Better educated employees should be promoted. 12. A) Their competitors have long been advertising on TV. B) TV commercials are less expensive. C) Advertising in newspapers alone is not sufficient. D) TV commercials attract more investments. 13. A) It is not so interesting. B) It is full of violence. C) She does not have enough time to watch TV. D) It is full of news and ads. 14. A) Most of the news seems to be about crime. B) There are too many pieces of sad news every day. C) They are not so interesting as TV programmes. D) There are a lot of stories about the Old West. 15. A) They think them true.. B) They don t like them. C) They usually watch them on Saturday nights.. D) They think they are very exciting. Tuesday Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions, and you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Passage 1 1. A) Eagerly watching should be avoided. B) Eagerly watching is universal among parents.

79 Unit 9 69 C) Eagerly watching sets up dangerous states of worry in the child. D) Eagerly watching will make him lose interest in learning new things. 2. A) They should encourage them to read before they know the meaning of the words they read. B) They should not expect too much of them. C) They should achieve a balance between pushing them too hard and leaving them on their own. D) They should create as many learning opportunities as possible. 3. A) They should observe the rules themselves. B) They should be aware of the marked difference between adults and children. C) They should forbid things which have no foundation in morality. D) They should consistently ensure the security of their children. Passage 2 4. A) It is a plane that takes off from California. B) It is helped by rockets when being launched. C) It now can carry passengers to the moon. D) It is a vehicle that only travels between the earth and the moon. 5. A) They were sent into the orbit. B) They carried the men to the sea. C) They were kept inside the cargo door. D) They were picked up by ships. 6. A) Nearly one day. B) Nearly two days. C) Nearly three days. D) Nearly four days. Passage 3 7. A) It enables the Earth to stay warm enough for life to survive. B) It makes your car much hotter inside than outside. C) It can improve human living standard. D) It can absorb the sun s rays. 8. A) The greenhouse effect. B) The heat from the sun. C) Such objects as the seats, the dashboard, etc. D) Carbon dioxide, methane ( 甲烷 ) gas and water vapor. 9. A) 30%. B) 50%. C) 60%. D) 70%. 10. A) Land, oceans and plants can absorb the sun rays. B) Not all the sun s energy that reaches the Earch can stay there. C) It is warmer in outer space than it is on Earth. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

80 70 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) D) More energy comes in through the atmosphere than goes out. Wednesday Directions: In this section, you will hear 2 passages three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 1 to 8 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 9 to 11, you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. Passage 1 Every year thousands of people are (1) and taken to court for shop-lifting. In Britain alone, about $3,000,000 s worth of goods are stolen from shops every week. This (2) to something like $150 million a year, and (3) about 4 percent of the shops total stock. Shop-lifters can be divided into three main (4) : the professionals, the deliberate amateurs, and the people who just can t help themselves. The professionals do not pose much of a problem for the store detectives, who, (5) by closed circuit television, two-way mirrors and various other technological (6), can usually cope with them. The same applies to the deliberate amateurs who are, so to speak, professionals in training. Most of them get caught sooner or later, and they are dealt with (7) by the courts. The real problem is the person who gives way to a sudden (8) and is in all other respects an honest and law-abiding citizen. (9). He does not steal (10). In order to prevent the quite incredible growth in shop-lifting offences, (11). Passage 2 The appeal of advertising to buying (1) can have both negative and positive effects. Consumers may be (2) to buy a product of poor (3) or high price because of an advertisement. For example, some advertisers have appealed to people s desire for better fuel (4) for their cars by advertising automotive products that (5) gasoline mileage. Some of the products work. Others are (6) and a waste of consumers money. Sometimes

81 Unit 9 71 advertising is intentionally (7). A few years ago a brand of bread was offered to dieters with the message that there were fewer calories in every slice. It turned out that the bread was not dietetic, but just (8) bread. There were fewer calories because it was sliced very thin, but there were the same number of calories in every loaf. (9). For instance, fire insurance can be sold by appealing to fear of loss. (10). If consumers consider the quality of the insurance plans as well as the message in the ads, they will benefit from the advertising. Each consumer must evaluate his or her own situation. Are the benefits of the product important enough to justify buying it? (11). Consumers still control the final buying decision. Thursday Section A Conversations Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations, and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D) and decide which is the best answer. Short conversations 1. A) Food for three. B) At three o clock. C) A table for three. D) A sofa for three. 2. A) The man wants to change some dollars. B) The man wants to change some Hong Kong dollars. C) The man wants to change some American dollars. D) The man wants to change some Canadian dollars. 3. A) 5. B) 15. C) 25. D) A) She exaggerated her part. B) She was not dramatic enough. C) She played her part quite well. D) She performed better than the doctor. 5. A) He was sick. B) His wife was sick. C) His wife just had a baby. D) He was visiting his daughter. 6. A) Go to the Bank of China. B) Go to the Bank of China or the airport exchange office. C) Go to the airport exchange office. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

82 72 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) D) Go to the Customs. 7. A) The woman is meeting the man at the airport. B) They are discussing their plan for Christmas. C) They are complaining about the poor airport service. D) The man is seeing the woman off. 8. A) On Tuesday or Wednesday. B) On Tuesday. C) On Wednesday. D) On the weekend. Long Conversations 9. A) Fellow students. B) Former classmates. C) Relatives. D) Friends. 10. A) Go to classroom early to show respect for the teacher. B) Go to classroom early so as not to annoy the teacher. C) Go to classroom early to find a front seat. D) Go to classroom early to find a seat she likes to take. 11. A) He is late for the appointment with his advisor. B) He is late for the biology class. C) He hasn t finished the outline assigned by the advisor. D) He is not able to complete the outline next week. 12. A) Not only one student would be late. B) The teacher would just go over the syllabus. C) The teacher would find out who are late for the class. D) The teacher would find out the students needs. 13. A) Purchase her plane ticket. B) Change her plane ticket. C) Pick up a passport application form. D) Arrange for her accommodations in Europe. 14. A) She doesn t have time to move. B) She would have difficulty finding another apartment. C) She s paid her rent for the summer in advance. D) She doesn t want to paint another apartment. 15. A) Three weeks. B) One month. C) Three months. D) Over a year. Section B Passages Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions, and you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).

83 Unit 9 73 Passage A) People who like country things prefer to live outside the city. B) People who work in London prefer to live in the country. C) Because of certain disadvantages of living outside London, some people who work in London prefer to live inside London. D) Because of certain advantages of living outside London, many people who work in London prefer to live outside London. 17. A) People who live in the country. B) People who like garden. C) People who have a garden of their own. D) People who have been digging, planting and watering. 18. A) Their life was meaningless. B) Their life was invaluable. C) They didn t deserve a happy life. D) They were not worthy of their happy life. Passage A) To show why most English students are specialists. B) To show the superiority of the English educational system. C) To describe the three tests that the English educational system is based on. D) To discuss the inequalities of the English educational system. 20. A) Fifteen. B) Eighteen. C) Eleven. D) Thirteen. 21. A) The exam that is taken at the age of eighteen is easier than the other two exams. B) Failure on the eleven-plus exam excludes a student from further schooling. C) Higher education is much narrower in scope in England than in America. D) Physics and chemistry are the two most popular courses of study. Passage A) To withdraw his deposit. B) To cash a check. C) To rob the bank. D) To get his prize. 23. A) A radio announcer. B) A bank employee. C) A car mechanic. D) A movie actor. 24. A) They let him do what he wanted to. B) They helped him find large bills. C) They pressed the alarm. D) They called the police. 25. A) He was afraid that he would be caught on the spot. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

84 74 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) B) Large bills were not within his reach. C) The maximum sum allowed was 55,000. D) He was limited by time and the size of his pockets. Section C Compound Dictation Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 26 to 33 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 34 to 36 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. Students pressure sometimes comes from their parents. Most parents are well (26), but some of them aren t very helpful with the problems their sons and daughters have in (27) to college, and a few of them seem to go out of their way to add to their children s difficulties. For one thing, parents are often not (28) of the kinds of problems their children face. They don t realize that the (29) is keener, that the required (30) of work are higher, and that their children may not be prepared for the change. (31) to seeing A s and B s on the high school report cards, they may be upset when their children s first (32) college grades are below that level. At their kindest, they may gently (33) why John or Mary isn t doing better, whether he or she is trying as hard as he or she should, and so on. (34). Sometimes parents regard their children as extensions of themselves, and (35). In their involvement and identification with their children, they forget that everyone is different and that each person must develop in his or her own way. They forget that their children, (36).

85 Unit Unit 10 Monday Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations, and 2 long conversations twice. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D) and decide which is the best answer. Short conversations 1. A) Manager and customer. B) Bank clerk and customer. C) Assistant and boss. D) Salesgirl and customer. 2. A) In the post office. B) In the hotel. C) On the train. D) At the airport. 3. A) Carl is a heavy smoker. B) Carl is trying to give up smoking. C) Carl prefers filter tips. D) Carl is used to smoking with a cigarette holder. 4. A) About 9:30. B) After 9:50. C) At 10:00. D) Before 11: A) She feels very bad. B) She wants to make an appointment with the man. C) She will be busy this afternoon. D) She wants to cancel the appointment. 6. A) He left something in the office. B) He s unwilling to offer help to the woman. C) Something is wrong with his car. D) He is too busy to offer help to the woman. 7. A) The man s expectation will be met. B) The man is very angry, for he cannot get what he wants. C) All rooms are fully occupied. D) The man is advised to book another room. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

86 76 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) 8. A) She is applying for a job. B) She is being interviewed. C) She is looking for a house. D) She decides to take the job as a secretary. Long Conversations 9. A) Her roommate is Johnston. B) She is in Dr. Carron s class. C) She didn t hand in her paper on time. D) She didn t call Dr. Carron in person. 10. A) In her dormitory. B) In another class. C) At a job interview. D) In the professor s office. 11. A) Having a class. B) Making a phone call. C) Reading books in the library. D) Having a meeting. 12. A) In Room 203 of the Gregory Building. B) In Room 320 of the Gregory Building. C) In Room 230 of the Gregory Building. D) In Room 302 of the Gregory Building. 13. A) One of his classes finished early. B) He wanted to get some studying done. C) The library had a special display on the Industrial Revolution. D) His books were ten days overdue. 14. A) Checked them out. B) Took notes on them. C) Returned them to the shelves. D) Put them in his bookbag. 15. A) They are marked with colored labels. B) They are specially coded. C) They are checked out. D) They are inspected by the guard. Tuesday Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages twice. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions, and you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Passage 1 1. A) Greeting cards.

87 Unit B) A bunch of flowers. C) A delicious meal in an expensive restaurant. D) A day of rest. 2. A) Because they want to have a chance to practice cooking. B) Because they can fix the food they like. C) Because Mother can spend a whole day away from the kitchen. D) Because Mother can spend time with grandparents. 3. A) Mother s Day originated in the United States. B) To celebrate the holiday, families take Mother to the theater or the concert. C) Mother s Day has been a national tradition in the United States since D) On Mother s Day another enjoyment for Mother is breakfast being served in bed. Passage 2 4. A) Because they are in a hurry. B) Because they are strange. C) Because they cannot watch TV. D) Because they have other schedules. 5. A) Visit friends. B) Clean the house. C) Stare at the walls. D) Enjoy their hobbies. 6. A) Life can be more enjoyable without television. B) The more friends we have, the happier we are. C) Life without electricity is beyond imagination. D) Watching television has become our necessity. Passage 3 7. A) It is an international organization set up in the U. S.. B) Every country has at least one Red Cross agency. C) It has only one name though it used to have several names. D) It provides a lot of services for people in different countries. 8. A) Mogen David. B) Jean Dunant. C) Clara Barton. D) A person who needed help. 9. A) War. B) Providing services. C) Natural disasters. D) Providing blood. 10. A) Providing first aid. B) Providing blood. C) Caring for those who are in need. D) Demonstrating water safety. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心 Wednesday Directions: In this section, you will hear 2 passages three times. When the passage is read for

88 78 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 1 to 8 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 9 to 11, you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. Passage 1 In the humanities, authors write to inform you in many ways. These methods can be (1) into three types of informational writing: factual, descriptive, and process. Factual writing provides (2) information on an author, composer or artist or on a type of music, literature, or art. Examples of factual writing include notes on a book jacket or (3) cover and longer pieces, such as an article describing a style of music which you might read in a music (4) course. This kind of writing provides a (5) for your study of the humanities. As its name (6), descriptive writing simply describes or provides an (7) of, a piece of music, art or literature. For example, descriptive writing might list the colors an artist used in a painting or the (8) a composer included in a musical composition, so as to make pictures of sounds in the readers mind by calling up specific details of the work. (9). Process writing explains a series of actions that bring about a result. (10). This kind of writing is often found in art, where understanding how an art has created a certain effect is important. (11). Passage 2 Everyone has a daily energy cycle. During the hours when you (1) through your work you may say that you re hot. That s true. The time of day when you feel most energetic is when your cycle of body (2) is at its peak. For some people the peak comes during the forenoon. For others it comes in the afternoon or evening. No one has (3) why this is so, but it leads to such (4) monologues as: Get up, John! You ll be late for work again! The possible (5) to the trouble is that John s energy is at its peak in the evening. Much family quarrelling ends when husbands and wives (6) what these energy cycles mean, and which cycle each member of the family has. You can t change your energy cycle, but you can learn to make your life fit it better. (7)

89 Unit can help. Maybe you re sleepy in the evening but feel you must stay up late anyway. Counteract your cycle to some (8) by habitually staying up later than you want to. (9). This won t change your cycle, but you ll get up steam and work better at your low point. Sit on the edge of the bed a minute before putting your feet on the floor. (10). Whenever possible, (11). Thursday Section A Conversations Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations, and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D) and decide which is the best answer. Short conversations 1. A) Ten minutes. B) Twenty minutes. C) Half an hour. D) Forty minutes. 2. A) Jane will not come. B) Jane always breaks her word. C) Jane is sure to come. D) Jane often eats her words. 3. A) On the playground. B) In the dorm. C) At the cinema. D) In the dancing hall. 4. A) He wishes to have breaks. B) He doesn t like the programs on channel 8. C) He doesn t like so much advertising. D) He likes most of the programs on channel A) The weather forecast is not always accurate. B) The weatherman predicts drizzling this morning. C) It seems to be a cloudy day today. D) There will be a thunder rain today. 6. A) He stayed up late. B) He got up late. C) He wanted to meet the woman. D) The flight took off earlier than usual. 7. A) He is applying for a job. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

90 80 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) B) He s making an appointment with the boss. C) He s having a meeting. D) He is being interviewed. 8. A) A taxi driver. B) A bus conductor. C) A passenger. D) A merchant. Long Conversations 9. A) He was looking for somewhere to have a rest. B) He was walking with his friends. C) He was calling his mother. D) He was having a meeting. 10. A) In Moscow. B) In Mosquito City. C) In Mexico City. D) In Melbourne. 11. A) A glass of strong wine, a piece of quiche and salad. B) A glass of green wine and a piece of pizza. C) A glass of red wine, a piece of pizza and salad. D) A glass of red wine, a piece of quiche and salad. 12. A) Salad. B) Quiche. C) Bread. D) Wine. 13. A) Because he wanted her to do him a favor.. B) Because he wanted to invite her for dinner. C) Because he wanted to invite her to watch something. D) Because he wanted to have a talk with her. 14. A) $50. B) $100. C) $150. D) $ A) At 10 p.m.. B) At 8 p.m.. C) At 8:30 p.m.. D) At 9 p.m.. Section B Passages Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions, and you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Passage A) A newspaper for general readers. B) A magazine for language teachers. C) A book for language learners. D) An advertisement for a new book. 17. A) Think before reading. B) Think during reading. C) Think after reading. D) All of the above. 18. A) We should think before, while and after we read a passage. B) We d better look up every new word in a dictionary. C) We should learn to guess the meanings of new words.

91 Unit D) The clues in a passage should be made use of. Passage A) A rescuer on the Golden Gate Bridge. B) A professional diver. C) A telephone operator. D) A guard on the Golden Gate Bridge. 20. A) Someone has fallen off the bridge. B) Someone on the bridge is being attacked. C) Someone is threatening to destroy the bridge. D) Someone on the bridge is attempting to kill himself. 21. A) Call the mother to come right away. B) Try to communicate with them first. C) Help them to get out of their misery. D) Remind them that they have children to take care of. Passage A) Partly because they liked the colors and stripes of their own style. B) Partly because it was suitable for old style dances on national days. C) Partly because they had their own national feelings. D) Partly because it was worth the fame for brave Scottish soldiers. 23. A) Green, yellow and blue. B) The colors chosen by each family that they liked best. C) Green, red and yellow. D) The colors chosen by the Campbell family only. 24. A) A kilt is a kind of skirt with special designs and colors. B) British soldiers began to wear kilts in the early1700s. C) By about 1850s, Scottish families had special colors for their kilts. D) Very early in the 1700s Scottish men wore a long shirt. 25. A) The first kilt was made by a factory owner. B) Scottish men always used to wear kilts on formal occasions. C) Scottish soldiers were famous for their bravery in the battles. D) Kilts and their colors are younger than Scotland and the Scottish families. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心 Section C Compound Dictation Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 26 to 33 with the exact words

92 82 大学英语晚听教程 ( 上册 ) you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 34 to 36 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. Stanford University is a privately endowed (26), founded in 1885 by Senator and Mrs. Leland Stanford in (27) of their deceased son. The student body is composed of (28) students. Stanford offers undergraduate degrees in over 57 fields. It does not offer undergraduate degrees in business, law, medicine, or education, though many students prepared for (29) in these fields by majoring in a related undergraduate (30). To (31) for a Stanford degree, the University requires that a minimum of two (32) years be satisfactorily completed at Stanford. Departmental requirements for the given degree must be (33), as well as University General Education Requirements. (34). All students must be enrolled in a course of study leading to a bachelor s degree. Students from other countries may find that methods of instruction and the structure of the curriculum at Stanford differ in many ways from those offered in their home countries. (35). Students must take two quarters of Freshman English and a year-long course emphasizing philosophy and literature. In addition, (36).

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