新世纪研究生公共英语教材 听说

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Lesson One Music

1. M: By the way, Jane, did you talk to the consultant about our new health program?
   W: I contacted his office but his secretary said he would be out for lunch until two.
   Q: What does the woman mean?
   a. She talked with the consultant about the new program until two.
   b. She couldn’t talk to the consultant before two.
   c. She would talk to the consultant during lunch.
   d. She couldn’t contact the consultant’s secretary.
2. W: We need to let everyone know about the charity concert, but we don’t have much money for advertising
   M: How about using the school radio station?They broadcast free public service announcements.
   Q: What does the man suggest they do?
   a. Announce appeals for public service.
   b. Hold a charity concert to raise money.
   c. Ask the school radio station for help.
   d. Pool money to fund the radio station.
3. W: I don’t understand why this self-study book doesn’t have answers to the questions.
   M: But it does.You can find them at the back of the book.
   Q: What does the man say about the self-study book?
   a. He thinks the book should include more information.
   b. He doesn’t think it necessary to provide the answers.
   c. The answers will be added in a later edition.
   d. The book does include the answers.
4. M: The new sales manager says he’s never met you before.
   W: We’ve been introduced about three times. He seems a little forgetful.
   Q: What do we learn about the new sales manager?
   a. He is very forgiving and tolerant.
   b. He probably has a poor memory.
   c. He is well liked by his customers.
   d. He has been introduced to the staff.
5. M: Have you had the brakes and tires checked? And do you have enough money?
   W:I have taken care of everything. And I’m sure it’s going to be a wonderful trip.
   Q: What’s the woman going to do?
   a. Buy some travelers’books.
   b. Borrow some money from a friend.
   c. Check the brakes and tires.
   d. Spend some time travelling.
6. M: I’ve had my new stereo for a whole week, but I haven’t yet figured out how to record a cassette.
   W: Didn’t an instruction manual come with it?
   Q: What does the woman imply?
   a. The man should take the stereo back to the store.
   b. The man should refer to the instruction manual.
   c. She’ll go to the man’s house and help him.
   d. She’ll give the man her instruction manual.
7. W: I want to pay you for that long-distance call I made. But, I suppose you haven’t gotten your phone bill yet.
   M: Oh, but I have.
   Q: What can be known about the man?
   a. He has received his telephone bill.
   b. His calls weren’t listed.
   c. The woman has already paid him for her call.
   d. He has received a long-distance call.
8. M: Professor Smith assigned us three more novels to read.
   W: He must think you don’t have any other classes.
   Q: What can be inferred about Professor Smith?
   a. He is a very popular teacher.
   b. He assigns too much work.
   c. He only teaches one class.
   d. He wants to change the class schedule.
9. M: Let’s go watch the fireworks tonight.
   W: I have tickets to the theater.
   Q: What plans does the man have that night?
   a. He’ll go to the theater.
   b. He’ll go and watch the fireworks.
   c. He’ll go to buy tickets to the theater.
   d. He’ll go to a movie.
10. M: I am exhausted. I stayed up the whole night studying for my history mid-term exam.
    W: Why do you always wait till the last minute?
    Q: What can be inferred about the man?
    a. He has bad study habits.
    b. He sleeps too much.
    c. He wakes up early.
    d. He’s an excellent student.
11. M: I’ll be coming straight from work, so I’ll have to pack a change of clothes.
    W: It’s only a barbecue. Jeans and T-shirts will be fine.
    Q: What does the woman imply?
    a. The barbecue has been canceled.
    b. The weather will probably be cool.
    c. The man will not be able to attend the barbecue.
    d. Casual dress will be appropriate.
12. W: I’m going to the snack bar for a cup of coffee. Would you like me to bring you back something?
    M: Not from the snack bar, but could you pick up a paper for me?
    Q: What does the man want the woman to do?
    a. He wants her to give him a cup of coffee.
    b. He wants her to go with him.
    c. He wants her to get him a newspaper.
    d. He wants her to bring something to eat.
13. M: I don’t understand how this budget was calculated.
    W: Let me have a look, OK?
    Q: What does the woman mean?
    a. They should ask for an increase in the budget.
    b. The calculations appear correct to her.
    c. She’ll try to see what method was used.
    d. They need a copy of the budget.
14. W: We need a fourth player for tennis this morning. Do you want to join us?
    M: I’ve got a class at nine, but Carol is free and she is really good.
    Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?
    a. Wait to play until after his 9 o’clock class.
    b. Ask Carol to play tennis.
    c. Ask Carol if she’s going to class.
    d. Get a tennis lesson from Carol.
15. W: Have you saved enough to buy that new printer for your computer yet?
    M: You know,money seems to be burning a hole in my pocket lately. Maybe next month.
    Q: What is the man likely to do the following month?
    a. He is likely to buy a new printer the following month.
    b. He is likely to buy a new shirt then.
    c. He is likely to buy a computer.
    d. He is likely to borrow some money to buy a printer.

Lesson Two Holidays

1. M: Do you still want to go to graduate school after you get out of college?
   W: I’ve changed my mind about that. I want to start working before I go back to school.
   Q: What is the woman’s plan?
   a. She wants to change her major.
   b. She’s not going to graduate school immediately after graduation.
   c. She’ll stop at the office before returning to school.
   d. She’ll switch colleges for graduate work.
2. M: We’ve got a whole hour before the Browns come by to pick us up.
   W: Yeah. But we’d better get moving.
   Q: What does the woman suggest they do?
   a. Hurry,
   b. Pick up the Browns
   c. Go downstairs.
   d. Move to a new house.
3. M: I’m thinking of getting a new printer.
   W: I’d invest in a laser printer. The print quality is much better.
   Q: What does the woman mean?
   a. She’d also like to get a printer.
   b. She needs a printer more than the man does.
   c. The man should buy a high-quality printer.
   d. The man should invest in a printing company.
4. W: I’ve got a coupon for half-off dinner at that new restaurant down the street. I think I’ll use it when my cousin comes for a visit this weekend.
   M: Where did you get it? I wouldn’t mind trying that place out too.
   Q: What does the man want to know?
   a. Where the woman is going to dine.
   b. Where the new restaurant is located.
   c. Where the woman got the coupon.
   d. Where the woman’s cousin lives.
5. W: What’s Laura doing here today? I thought she was supposed to be out of the office on Mondays.
   M: She decided she’d rather have Fridays off instead.
   Q: What can be inferred about Laura?
   a. She has changed her schedule.
   b. She was sick on Friday.
   c. She works less than she used to.
   d. Her vacation started on Monday.
6. M: I need to find a new roommate.
   W: So John’s going to California after all.
   Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?
   a. The man should ask John to be his roommate.
   b. The man’s current roommate is moving.
   c. The woman changed her mind about moving.
   d. The woman is looking for a roommate, too.
7. M: My math assignment’s due tomorrow morning and I haven’t even started it yet.
   W: I’ll miss you at the party tonight.
   Q: Why does the woman say so?
   a. The man will attend a lecture.
   b. The man will do his assignment before the party.
   c. She’s not going to the party.
   d. The man won’t be able to go to the party.
8. W: Those packages took forever to arrive.
   M: But they did arrive, didn’t they?
   Q: What does the man say about the packages?
   a. They were never sent.
   b. They eventually arrived.
   c. They were taken away.
   d. They went to the wrong address.
9. M: My parents are coming to see our apartment this weekend.
   W: Looks as if I’d better lend you my vacuum cleaner then.
   Q: What is the woman’s implication?
   a. The man should buy a vacuum cleaner.
   b. The man’s parents are eager to see their son:
   c. The man’s parents should come at another time.
   d. The man’s apartment is dirty.
10. M: Sarah, did you have a chance to buy that new novel you wanted?
    W: No, but I had Doris get it for me.
    Q: What does Sarah say about the novel?
    a. Doris wrote it for her.
    b. She didn’t want Doris to borrow it.
    c. She enjoyed it but Doris didn’t.
    d. Doris purchased it for her.
11. M: I’ve been waiting all week for this concert. The philharmonic is supposed to be excellent and with our student discount the tickets will be really cheap.
    W: Uh—uh, I’m afraid I left my student ID in my other purse.
    Q: What does the woman imply?
    a. She didn’t bring the ticket.
    b. She doesn’t want to attend the concert.
    c. She forgot her money.
    d. She won’t be able to get the student discount.
12. M: The university bookstore opens at 9 in the morning.
    W: Oh, dear. I need a textbook for my eight o’clock class today.
    Q: What is the woman’s problem?
    a. She won’t be able to get the book before class.
    b. The books there are too expensive.
    c. She hopes to get a good deal on some second-hand books.
    d. The textbook she needs isn’t in yet.
13. M: The storm last night damaged some of the neighbors’roofs.
    W: No wonder.
    Q: What is the woman’s reaction to what the man says?
    a. She doesn’t understand.
    b. She wonders how many roofs were damaged.
    c. She isn’t surprised.
    d. She is interested.
14. M: You’ve certainly been reading that one page for a long time.
    W: Well, I’m being tested on it tomorrow.
    Q: How do you interpret what the woman says?
    a. She’s reading a very long book.
    b. That page is interesting.
    c. She needs to read the page carefully.
    d. She’s working on a long assignment.
15. W: Another thing we need to do is show the new students around the town. You know, show them all sights of the area.
    M: Idon’tsee why we need to do that ourselves. I understand the visitors’center offers a wonderful bus tour.
    Q: What does the man suggest they do?
    a. Meet the new students at the visitors’ center.
    b. Send the new students on a bus tour of the city.
    c. Visit the new students to make them feel welcome.
    d. Walk downtown with the new students.

Lesson Three Economy

1. W: The report says all departments are making a profit except the Asian department.
   M: Well, Mr. Smith seems to be the wrong person to head that department. One more wrong step and he will be removed from that office.
   Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
   a. Mr. Smith will be replaced if he makes another mistake.
   b. Mr. Smith is an admirable chief of the Asian Department.
   c. Mr. Smith’s department is more successful than all the others’.
   d. Mr. Smith is seldom in his office.
2. W: During the last thunderstorm, I noticed several leaks in my bedroom ceiling and they really caused a mess.
   M: Maybe you have some broken tiles. I have the phone number of a good roofing company that could do a good repair job for you at a reasonable price.
   Q: What can we conclude from this conversation?
   a. The roof of the woman’s house needs to be repaired.
   b. The roof of the man’s house has several bad leaks.
   c. The woman’s bathroom was badly damaged.
   d. The man works for a roofing company.
3. W: How did you do on the math exam, John?
   M: I barely made it. It was just a passing score but better than I had expected. Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
   a. John didn’t pass, although he had tried his best.
   b. John did better than he thought he was able to.
   c. John got an excellent score, which was unexpected.
   d. John was disappointed at his math score.
4. M: I wonder what is making Mother so upset these days?
   W: Father is canceling his vacation. He promised to take her abroad last year, but the company is again asking Father to postpone his vacation.
   Q: Why is their mother unhappy?
   a. Their father is unable to keep his promise.
   b. Their father is going on a vacation without her.
   c. Their father isn’t telling her the truth.
   d. Their father doesn’t want to travel abroad.
5. W: Friday’s speaker is supposed to be wonderful. Are you attending the seminar that day?
   M: Yes, but I haven’t been able to get a ticket yet. Since the lecture is open to the public, I imagine the tickets may have already been sold out.
   Q: Why is the man afraid he won’t be able to attend the seminar?
   a. He thinks that there won’t be enough seats for everybody.
   b. He thinks that the speaker won’t show up.
   c. He thinks the seminar won’t be open to the public.
   d. He thinks that there might not be any more tickets available.
6. M: Could you lend me your biology notes?
   W: Do you think you’ll be able to make out my handwriting?
   Q: What does the woman imply about her notes?
   a. She left them at home.
   b. She needs them right then.
   c. They might be hard to read.
   d. They are incomplete.
7. W: Did you pick up my books from Ron’s house?
   M: Sorry. It slipped my mind.
   Q: What does the man mean?
   a. The books slipped off the table.
   b. He forgot to get the books.
   c. He reminded Ron about the books.
   d. Ron should pick up the books.
8. W: Would you like to go to the movies with us tonight?
   M: To the movies? Tonight’s the biggest concert of the year.
   Q: What is the man likely to do that night?
   a. He is likely to go to the concert.
   b. He is likely to go to movies.
   c. He is going to the movies first and then the concert.
   d. He’ll have a big party.
9. M: Just one person in the whole class got an A on the test!YOU!
   W: ALL RIGHT!!!
   Q: What does the woman feel on hearing what the man says?
   a. She is embarrassed.
   b. She is sad.
   c. She is sorry for others.
   d. She is very pleased.
10. W: We are having a party at our house on the weekend of the 30th. Would you like to join us?
    M: That sounds like a lot of fun. But I’ll need to check my calendar first.
    Q: What does the man imply?
    a. The party doesn’t interest him.
    b. He may already have plans.
    c. He’d like to bring a guest to the party.
    d. He’d rather come another time.
11. M: I’ve been running a mile every afternoon for the past month. But I still haven’t been able to lose more than a pound or two. I wonder if it’s worth it.
    W: Oh, don’t give up now. It always seems hard when you are just starting out.
    Q: What should the man do according to the woman’s advice?
    a. Exercise in the morning.
    b. Warm up before exercising.
    c. Start running daily.
    d. Continue his exercise program.
12. M: I’m going to the vegetable stand today. Can I pick up anything for you?
    W: No, thanks. I just came back from the market myself.
    Q: Why does the woman decline the man’s offer?
    a. She doesn’t like fresh vegetables.
    b. She has enough time to go to the market.
    c. She has been to the market.
    d. She doesn’t want to accept the man’s offer.
13. M: I don’t understand why I received such a low grade on my term paper.
    W: You should make an appointment with the professor to discuss it.
    Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?
    a. See his professor about the paper.
    b. Try to get better grades.
    c. Be on time for his appointment.
    d. Pick a different topic for his paper.
14. M: The sound of all that traffic is driving me out of my mind.
    W: It is bad. But the highway will reopen tomorrow, then we won’t have all those cars passing by any more.
    Q: What does the woman imply?
    a. She thinks the man should drive to town.
    b. She likes passing cars.
    c. The man should mind his own business.
    d. The traffic won’t detour after the following day.
15. W: I invited your mother to lunch yesterday. But she said she didn’t have any free time.
    M: Yeah. She just got a new job.
    Q: What does the man mean?
    a. His mother was on her lunch break.
    b. His mother can’t talk about her new job.
    c. His mother doesn’t like going to lunch.
    d. His mother’s new job keeps her busy.

Lesson Four Education

1. W: I am amazed you’re still driving that old car of yours. I thought you’d have gotten rid of it years ago.
   M: It runs well. And I’ve actually grown quite attached to it.
   Q: What does the man think of his car?
   a. It is quite old
   b. It can run well after repairs.
   c. It can be equipped with some attachments.
   d. He is satisfied with it.
2. W: Tom has tried so hard to win a race since he first joined the track team. But it’s two years later, and he still hasn’t.
   M: I know. And it takes so much time from his class work. Maybe he should just forget about sports for now.
   Q: What does the man think of Tom’s doing sports?
   a. Tom will win a race someday.
   b. Tom has gained much from sports.
   c. Tom should consider quitting the track team.
   d. Tom did better than expected in his first year on the team.
3. M: Don’t you just love the hot mid-day sun?
   W: I sure do. Unfortunately, it doesn’t like my skin.
   Q: What does the woman mean?
   a. She often spends time in the sun.
   b. The sun has already gone down.
   c. Too much sun makes her dizzy.
   d. Her skin is sensitive to the sun.
4. W: I’m not going swimming in the lake unless it warms up outside today.
   M: Me, neither. Unfortunately, I think it is supposed to stay this cold all day.
   Q: What can be inferred about the speakers?
   a. They don’t enjoy swimming.
   b. They won’t go swimming in the lake that day.
   c. They don’t know how to swim.
   d. They’ll swim in the lake the next day.
5. M: That sweater is so unusual, and yet it looks familiar. Did I just see you wearing that yesterday?
   W: Well, not me. But it belongs to my roommate, Jane, and she is in your physics class. Q: What does the woman imply?
   a. The style of the sweater she is wearing is very common.
   b. The man saw Jane wearing the sweater.
   c. She wore the sweater for the first time the day before.
   d. She usually doesn’t borrow clothes from Jane.
6. M: You know my car hasn’t been the same since I bumped into that telephone pole.
   W: You’d better have that looked into before you drive to Florida.
   Q: What advice does the woman give?
   a. The man should look into the problem of his new car.
   b. The man should take care of his car.
   c. The man should fly to Florida.
   d. The man should get his car checked.
7. M: I notice that you don’t buy your lunch in the cafeteria any more.
   W: When prices went up I decided to bring my own.
   Q: Why doesn’t the woman buy food in the cafeteria?
   a. She is on a special diet.
   b. She doesn’t like to walk to the cafeteria.
   c. She thinks the cafeteria is too expensive.
   d. She doesn’t eat lunch anymore.
8. M: IfI don’t find my wallet pretty soon, I’m going to have to report it stolen.
   W: Hold on. Before you call the campus security office, have you checked your car or your jacket pocket, everywhere?
   Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?
   a. Keep looking for his wallet.
   b. Report the theft of the wallet right away,
   c. Put his wallet in his jacket pocket.
   d. Be more careful with his wallet.
9. W: I’ve been calling David for the past half hour, but I keep getting a busy signal.
   W: Well, if you don’t get him soon we’ll just have to go to the movies without him.
   Q: Why are the women trying to call David?
   a. To tell him they are busy
   b. To cancel an appointment.
   c. To invite him to go to a film.
   d. To ask him a question about homework.
10. M: Are you ready to go jogging?
    W: Almost. I have to warm up first.
    Q: What does the woman mean?
    a. She wants to exercise before she runs.
    b. It’s too hot to go running.
    c. Her jogging suit isn’t warm enough.
    d. She already went jogging.
11. M: You did an excellent job on that presentation.
    W: Thanks. I put a lot of time into it.
    Q: What can be inferred about the woman?
    a. She appreciates the man’s help.
    b. Her presentation was somewhat long.
    c. She needed more time to prepare.
    d. She worked hard on her presentation.
12. M: Got the time?
    W: It’s a little after ten.
    Q: What do you learn from the conversation?
    a. It’s just past ten o’clock.
    b. There’s no time to talk.
    c. The woman needs a little more time.
    d. The woman has more than ten cents.
13. W: Excuse me, could you bring me a glass of water, please?
    M: Sorry, but I am not a waiter.
    Q: What do you learn about the man?
    a. He wants a glass of water.
    b. He won’t do as the woman asks.
    c. He can’t wait any longer.
    d. He’s looking for the waiter.
14. W: My cousin Bob is getting married in California and I can’t decide whether to go.
    M: It’s a long trip but I think you’ll have a good time.
    Q: What’s the man’s suggestion?
    a. Bob should get married in the state where the woman lives.
    b. The woman should go to California to attend the wedding.
    c. The woman should stay at home and enjoy her time.
    d. The woman should go to California and stay there for a long time.
15. W: Thanks a lot, this scarf will be perfect with my blue jacket.
    M: Made a good choice, did I?
    Q: What’s the man’s implication?
    a. He wants to know which scarf the woman chose.
    b. He wants to know what color the jacket is.
    c. He thinks he selected a nice scarf.
    d. He thinks any color would go well with the jacket.

Lesson Five Life on Campus

1. M: I think Ill add that information to my paper.
   W: You really should check it out in your reference book.
   Q: What does the woman imply?
   a. She’ll find the reference books for the man.
   b. The paper is already long enough.
   c. The information may be inaccurate.
   d. The man’s ideas are convincing enough to be published.
2. W: Do you know when Thomas was born?
   M: Don’t ask me. I’m not good with dates.
   Q: What information do you get about the man?
   a. He has trouble remembering when things happen.
   b. He usually forgets appointments with people.
   c. He doesn’t like to go out on dates.
   d. He doesn’t want to reveal Thomas’ birth date.
3. M: The forecast is for a severe winter. Are you prepared?
   W: Hardly. I’m waiting for the next sale to get a down jacket.
   Q: What can be inferred from conversation?
   a. Down jackets are now on sale.
   b. She can’t wait for winter to arrive.
   c. It’s hard to know how heavy a jacket to buy.
   d. She needs a warm jacket.
4. M: How long has it been since you saw Becky?
   W: I bumped into her at the market just last week.
   Q: What does the woman mean?
   a. She’s only known Becky a short time.
   b. She saw Becky recently.
   c. She and Becky usually go to the market together.
   d. Becky has been away for a week.
5. M: Pam says she likes art museums.
   W: But she doesn’t often visit them, does she?
   Q: What does the woman imply about Pam?
   a. She does a lot of part-time work in museums.
   b. She isn’t really interested in art museums.
   c. Her artwork is displayed in a museum.
   d. She has a large art collection.
6. M: Why did you come to the meeting late? I left a message with your roommate about the time change.
   W: She has a very short memory and it really gets on my nerves sometimes. Q: Why was the woman late for the meeting?
   a. She didn’t catch the bus.
   b. Her car broke down on the way.
   c. Her roommate forgot to give her the message.
   d. She forgot about the time change.
7. M: You know, every time I talk to Mary I get the feeling she’s being critical of me.
   W: Don’t you think you are overreacting a bit?
   Q: What does the woman think of the man?
   a. The man is a bit critical.
   b. The man is slow to react.
   c. The man is too sensitive.
   d. The man is too talkative.
8. W: Would you like to come to Janet’s surprise party tomorrow night?
   M: I’m going to a concert tomorrow. I wish I could be in two places at once.
   Q: What does the man imply?
   a. He’ll attend both the concert and the party.
   b. He’ll change his plan.
   c. He has saved a place for Janet.
   d. He regrets that he can’t go to the party.
9. W: There is a great antique show at the grand auditorium. Let’s go see it this evening.
   M: I have worked really hard all day long. Won’t it be there for a while?
   Q: Why doesn’t the man want to go to see the antique show?
   a. He has to work late that night.
   b. He feels a little tired.
   c. He’s already seen the show.
   d. It’ll be hard to get to the auditorium on time.
10. M: Bill has only been on the job a week and already he’s acting like he is the boss.
    W: He’s not going to last long with that attitude.
    Q: What do you learn about Bill?
    a. Bill has found an acting job.
    b. Bill was at his last job for a long time.
    c. Bill’s new position as a boss is challenging.
    d. Bill’s behavior could cause him to lose his job.
11. M: Did you pick up your letter at the post office?
    W: No. I got my roommate to do it.
    Q: What happened to the letter?
    a. The woman’s roommate went to get it.
    b. It was sent to the woman’s roommate by mistake.
    c. The woman picked it up at the post office.
    d. The postal service delivered it to the woman’s house.
12. W: Debra says she is going to stay up all night studying for her exam tomorrow morning.
    M: Wouldn’t she be better off getting a good night’s sleep, so she’ll feel fresh in the morning?
    Q: What can be done for Debra’s exam according to the man?
    a. Nothing can help Debra pass the exam.
    b. Debra should stay up all night studying.
    c. Being well rested will help Debra in the exam.
    d. Debra should get some fresh air in the morning.
13. M: Your little nephew is growing by leaps and bounds.
    W: Yes. He must be at least three feet tall already.
    Q: What do the speakers say about the woman’s nephew?
    a. He’s growing very quickly.
    b. He’s the tallest of the three boys.
    c. He can jump high.
    d. He has to leave today at three.
14. W: That’s a nice computer you have.
    M: Now all I have to do is figure out how to use it.
    Q: What does the man imply?
    a. He understands the system of the computer.
    b. He has no use for new technology.
    c. He has to do some calculations.
    d. He doesn’t know how to operate the computer.
15. W: You know the noise in my dorm has really gotten out of control. My roommate and I can rarely get to sleep before midnight.
    M: Why don’t you take the problem up with the dorm supervisor?
    Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?
    a. Discuss the situation with the person in charge of the dormitory.
    b. Ask her roommate not to make so much noise.
    c. Go to bed after midnight.
    d. Send a letter to the residents.

Lesson Six Animals

Lesson Seven Health

Lesson Eight Youth

Lesson Nine Foods

Lesson Ten Introducing Foreign Universities

Lesson Eleven Customs

Lesson Twelve Sports

Lesson Thirteen Environmental Protection

Lesson Fourteen Entertainment

Lesson Fifteen Transportation