Listening Book 2
Short conversations:
Page 67 1, 4
Page 83 5, 8
Page 99 1, 8
Page 115 4, 6
Page 131 1, 8
Page 147 4, 7
Conversations:
Page 110, 132
Passages:
Page 69, 85, 110, 142
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听力的文本数据库目录:F:\lib\data.mdb
打开方式:Access
打开密码:natasha
包含听力的全部文本,以及对应音频的名字
音频所在目录:F:\snd
文件名
u05_2.1_1n.mp3
u05_2.1_1s.mp3
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u+单元+第几。。
n normal 正常语速
s slow 慢语速
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Short conversations
Page 67
1、 u05_2.1_1n.mp3 u05_2.1_1s.mp3
A) To tell his daughter not to get pregnant.
B) To take comfort in knowing his daughter is OK.
C) To assure his daughter he won't leave her to cope on her own.
D) To order his daughter to leave the family.
M: I have just found out that my teenage daughter is pregnant!
I don't know what to do!^
W: It's too late for tears.
Sounds like all you can do now is to comfort her and tell her you'll support her.^
Q: What is the woman's advice to the man?
I don't know what to do!^
W: It's too late for tears.
Sounds like all you can do now is to comfort her and tell her you'll support her.^
Q: What is the woman's advice to the man?
Ans:C
4、u05_2.1_4n.mp3 u05_2.1_4s.mp3
A) The man's daughter likes the woman.
B) The man's daughter should be this way.
C) The man's daughter is a good child.
D) The man's daughter should behave herself.
W: I'm very impressed by your daughter!
She has such good manners and seems so well-behaved!^
M: She's a good girl. We've always had a good relationship.
We're able to talk about things that worry us as well.^
Q: What do the man and woman agree upon?
She has such good manners and seems so well-behaved!^
M: She's a good girl. We've always had a good relationship.
We're able to talk about things that worry us as well.^
Q: What do the man and woman agree upon?
Ans:c
page 83
5 、u06_2.1_5n.mp3 u06_2.1_5s.mp3
A) They can make a person great.
B) They can shape a person's identity.
C) They can help make a person more sociable.
D) They can identify a person's social class.
W: In Sociology class, I learned that in many different cultures, names say a lot about people.^
M: I heard the same thing in Psychology class.
Names can have a great influence on a person's identity.^
Q: According to the man, how do names affect people?
M: I heard the same thing in Psychology class.
Names can have a great influence on a person's identity.^
Q: According to the man, how do names affect people?
Ans:B
8 u06_2.1_8n.mp3 u06_2.1_8s.mp3
A) Because he thinks the act of naming a child after a parent isn't creative.
B) Because he thinks his name isn't creative and he doesn't like it.
C) Because he agrees that parents should do that.
D) Because there are many creative names that they could choose.
W: If our child is a boy, I think we should give him your name. What do you think?^
M: Let's not. I don't agree with parents doing that.
Naming a child after a parent seems uncreative.^
Q: Why wouldn't the man like to name his son after himself?
M: Let's not. I don't agree with parents doing that.
Naming a child after a parent seems uncreative.^
Q: Why wouldn't the man like to name his son after himself?
Ans:A
Page 99 1, 8
1 、u07_2.1_1n.mp3 u07_2.1_1s.mp3
A) Because she cares very little about rest.
B) Because she feels well enough to work on.
C) Because she cares about continuing her work.
D) Because she loves her job very much.
M: You've been working so hard. I know you don't want to rest because you love your job.
But remember what people say: Relax or die.^
W: Thanks for caring so much. But, really, I'm feeling fine. I don't need time off.^
Q: Why does the woman say she doesn't need any rest?
But remember what people say: Relax or die.^
W: Thanks for caring so much. But, really, I'm feeling fine. I don't need time off.^
Q: Why does the woman say she doesn't need any rest?
Ans:B
8 、u07_2.1_8s.mp3
A) Work more hours in a day.
B) Try to do everything all at once.
C) Do only what is the most important.
D) Pass her work on to important people.
W: I've been feeling a little overwhelmed lately.
No matter how hard I work, I can't seem to catch up.^
M: Well, you can't work 24 hours a day.
Set your priorities, and only do what's the most important.^
Q: According to the man, what should the woman do?
No matter how hard I work, I can't seem to catch up.^
M: Well, you can't work 24 hours a day.
Set your priorities, and only do what's the most important.^
Q: According to the man, what should the woman do?
Ans:C
Page 115
4 、u08_2.1_4s.mp3
A) Because he has an important job.
B) Because he is really very special.
C) Because he makes time for himself.
D) Because he finds time for his kids.
W: My father is a man who knows what's important in life -- he has a demanding job, but he still makes time for his children.^
M: That's really very special. Most people with important jobs aren't able to do that.^
Q: Why is the girl's father special?
M: That's really very special. Most people with important jobs aren't able to do that.^
Q: Why is the girl's father special?
Ans:D
6 、u08_2.1_6s.mp3
A) It gives him a little bit more spare time.
B) It makes him feel much better when he's at work.
C) It provides him with a chance to build a house to live in.
D) It is a way to express his love to his family.
W: Hey! I've heard that you've built your own house in your spare time. Is that right?^
M: I'm still working on it. Every day I do a little bit more. It's a way to show I love my family.^
Q: How does the man feel about his activity outside of work?
M: I'm still working on it. Every day I do a little bit more. It's a way to show I love my family.^
Q: How does the man feel about his activity outside of work?
Ans:D
Page 131
1、 u09_2.1_1s.mp3
A) Quitting.
B) Losing.
C) Keeping going.
D) Getting right.
M: Come on! Keep it up! You need to keep going until you've finished! Quitting is for losers!^
W: Yeah, you're right. I'll try not to quit. But keeping going is really hard.^
Q: What does the woman consider difficult?
W: Yeah, you're right. I'll try not to quit. But keeping going is really hard.^
Q: What does the woman consider difficult?
Ans:C
8、 u09_2.1_8s.mp3
A) Since he had a big dream.
B) Since he attended kindergarten.
C) Since he accomplished his dreams.
D) Since he started working hard.
W: I've never seen anyone as ambitious as your brother.
He has big dreams and works so hard to accomplish them.^
M: He's a special person. He's been like that ever since he was in kindergarten.^
Q: How long has his brother been ambitious?
He has big dreams and works so hard to accomplish them.^
M: He's a special person. He's been like that ever since he was in kindergarten.^
Q: How long has his brother been ambitious?
Ans:B
Page 147
4 、u10_2.1_4s.mp3
A) Avoiding wars is important.
B) Wars can be very exciting.
C) A film will be on television.
D) World War II brought peace.
W: Did you see the war film on television last night? It was so exciting I couldn't sleep afterwards.^
M: I saw it. It was on World War II, and it reminded me of how important the war was in bringing peace to the world.^
Q: What was the man reminded of?
M: I saw it. It was on World War II, and it reminded me of how important the war was in bringing peace to the world.^
Q: What was the man reminded of?
Ans:D
7 、u10_2.1_7s.mp3
A) Seeing people die.
B) Destroying things.
C) Returning from war.
D) Being frightened by the war.
W: By the time they returned from war, millions of boys had been transformed into men.^
M: I guess seeing death and destruction had a terrible impact on them and made them grow up.
Hopefully, they learned how to avoid war.^
Q: What caused millions of boys to grow up?
M: I guess seeing death and destruction had a terrible impact on them and made them grow up.
Hopefully, they learned how to avoid war.^
Q: What caused millions of boys to grow up?
Ans:A
Conversations:
Page 110 Tast 1 long conversation u07_5.1_s.mp3
W: Hey, David, what are you going to do during the spring break?^
M: I don't know. I don't have any plans yet.^
W: Well, Lisa, George and I are planning to go up to the mountains for three days.^
M: That sounds like fun. I might join you guys. How are you going to get there?^
W: Since none of our cars are very reliable, we're going to rent a car.
There's a campsite where we can rent a large tent. It's almost like a little house.
If you join us, it'll make the cost per head lower.^
M: Plus, we can take turns driving.^
W: Sounds like you've already decided to come. Have you been there before?^
M: No, I haven't.^
W: Well, then you should definitely join us. We'll only be gone three days.
And when you come back, you'll be relaxed and ready to study again.
I've been up there twice, and each time I felt great just being close to nature.
After the trip, I was like a new person, totally refreshed mentally and physically.
That's why they call it recreation -- "re-creation", get it?^
M: Yeah. I need some of that! Let me think it over. I'll let you know tonight.^^
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.^
1. Who were originally planning to go on the trip?^
2. How are they going there?^
3. Where will they sleep in the mountains?^
4. Why does the woman think it is important to go to the mountains?^
5. What will the man probably do that night?
M: I don't know. I don't have any plans yet.^
W: Well, Lisa, George and I are planning to go up to the mountains for three days.^
M: That sounds like fun. I might join you guys. How are you going to get there?^
W: Since none of our cars are very reliable, we're going to rent a car.
There's a campsite where we can rent a large tent. It's almost like a little house.
If you join us, it'll make the cost per head lower.^
M: Plus, we can take turns driving.^
W: Sounds like you've already decided to come. Have you been there before?^
M: No, I haven't.^
W: Well, then you should definitely join us. We'll only be gone three days.
And when you come back, you'll be relaxed and ready to study again.
I've been up there twice, and each time I felt great just being close to nature.
After the trip, I was like a new person, totally refreshed mentally and physically.
That's why they call it recreation -- "re-creation", get it?^
M: Yeah. I need some of that! Let me think it over. I'll let you know tonight.^^
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.^
1. Who were originally planning to go on the trip?^
2. How are they going there?^
3. Where will they sleep in the mountains?^
4. Why does the woman think it is important to go to the mountains?^
5. What will the man probably do that night?
Q1: Who were originally planning to go on the trip?
Ans: D. The woman, Lisa and George
Q2: How are they going there?
Ans: D. In a rented car
Q3: Where will they sleep in the mountains?
Ans: A. In a tent at a campsite
Q4: Why does the woman think it is important to go to the mountains?
Ans: C. Because it’s refreshing
Q5: What will the man probably do that night?
Ans: A. Call the woman about this decision.
Ans: D. The woman, Lisa and George
Q2: How are they going there?
Ans: D. In a rented car
Q3: Where will they sleep in the mountains?
Ans: A. In a tent at a campsite
Q4: Why does the woman think it is important to go to the mountains?
Ans: C. Because it’s refreshing
Q5: What will the man probably do that night?
Ans: A. Call the woman about this decision.
Page132、 u09_2.2_s.mp3
W: You look sad. What's up?^
M: I failed another English exam. I'm never going to learn this language well!^
W: Oh, come on. Don't say that.
In the past, my English was very poor. But now it's pretty good.^
M: I wish that would happen to me. How did you do it?^
W: I read more, spoke more, listened more and wrote more.
I took every chance to practice, such as going to English Corner, talking to foreigners, reading English aloud in the morning and even speaking to myself, from time to time.^
M: I've done the same. But it's useless.
My English hasn't improved. I don't think it ever will.^
W: You should have confidence in yourself.
You can learn English OK so long as you persist. Believe me.^
M: Perhaps, you're right. Anyway, thanks a lot for the advice.^
W: You're welcome. Good luck.
M: I failed another English exam. I'm never going to learn this language well!^
W: Oh, come on. Don't say that.
In the past, my English was very poor. But now it's pretty good.^
M: I wish that would happen to me. How did you do it?^
W: I read more, spoke more, listened more and wrote more.
I took every chance to practice, such as going to English Corner, talking to foreigners, reading English aloud in the morning and even speaking to myself, from time to time.^
M: I've done the same. But it's useless.
My English hasn't improved. I don't think it ever will.^
W: You should have confidence in yourself.
You can learn English OK so long as you persist. Believe me.^
M: Perhaps, you're right. Anyway, thanks a lot for the advice.^
W: You're welcome. Good luck.
1. Why does the man look sad? u09_2.2_q1.mp3
A) Because he hasn't learned any English.
B) Because he has failed an English test.
C) Because he doesn't know how to study English.
D) Because he doesn't want to study English.
Ans: B
2. What does the woman think about her English now? u09_2.2_q2.mp3
A) She believes she needs more practice.
B) She thinks it's useless for her to try.
C) She feels it's very poor.
D) She thinks it's pretty good.
Ans: D
3. What is one of the ways in which the woman improved her English? u09_2.2_q3.mp3
A) Reading aloud in the morning.
B) Going to a foreign country.
C) Refusing to lose confidence.
D) Starting an English Corner.
Ans: A
4. What does the woman suggest to the man? u09_2.2_q4.mp3
A) He should improve his English.
B) He should talk with foreigners.
C) He should not lose hope.
D) He should not continue studying English.
Ans: C
5. What does the man think about the woman's advice? u09_2.2_q5.mp3
5. What does the man think about the woman's advice? u09_2.2_q5.mp3
A) He thinks it will help build up his confidence.
B) He feels it will help him right away.
C) He believes it may be correct.
D) He considers it to be of no help.
Ans: C
Passages:
Page 69 u05_2.3_s.mp3
It's odd that parents are so worried about their teenagers smoking, especially since smoking isn't a teenager's biggest problem.
Then what is? Shockingly, a teenager's biggest problem is his own mother and father!
Today's teenagers know they should not smoke, but they don't know when not to listen to their parents.
They don't know they should say no to their parents when their parents are being too generous.
Therefore, as they receive more and more from their parents, the teenagers become greedy and selfish.
Gradually, they have become spoiled.
Studies show that spoiled teenagers are much more likely to take drugs and do poorly in school.
They may also develop poor manners and get pregnant at an earlier age.
However, this is not what parents want to hear.
They think they are being kind to their teenagers, and they have a tendency to ignore the damage they are really doing.
Then what is? Shockingly, a teenager's biggest problem is his own mother and father!
Today's teenagers know they should not smoke, but they don't know when not to listen to their parents.
They don't know they should say no to their parents when their parents are being too generous.
Therefore, as they receive more and more from their parents, the teenagers become greedy and selfish.
Gradually, they have become spoiled.
Studies show that spoiled teenagers are much more likely to take drugs and do poorly in school.
They may also develop poor manners and get pregnant at an earlier age.
However, this is not what parents want to hear.
They think they are being kind to their teenagers, and they have a tendency to ignore the damage they are really doing.
1. According to the speaker, what seems strange? u05_2.3_q1.mp3
A) Parents worry too much about their teenagers.
B) Parents raise teenagers with very bad manners.
C) Parents don't listen to their teenagers.
D) Parents are so concerned about their teenagers smoking.
Ans: D
2. What does the speaker think causes a teenager's problems? u05_2.3_q2.mp3
A) Smoking heavily since childhood.
B) Getting pregnant at an earlier age.
C) Parents being too generous.
D) Not really understanding their parents.
Ans: C
3. What does the speaker suggest that parents should NOT do? u05_2.3_q3.mp3
A) Worry about smoking.
B) Spoil their teenagers.
C) Be selfish with teenagers.
D) Take drugs.
Ans: B
4. What might teenagers do as a result of being spoiled? u05_2.3_q4.mp3
A) Use drugs.
B) Become poor.
C) Leave school.
D) Be poor in health.
Ans: A
5. What are parents likely to ignore? u05_2.3_q5.mp3
A) The concerns they have about their youngsters.
B) The tears their youngsters are shedding.
C) The harm they are doing to their youngsters.
D) The harm their youngsters are doing to them.
Ans: C
85, u06_2.3_s.mp3
I'm going to change my name tomorrow.
Does this sound odd? Let me explain.
Since I was a baby, my name has been a label that has identified me as I grew.
However, I have changed a lot.
Most of all, my ideas on life have developed.
By the time I became an adult, I was clearly not the same person I was as a baby.
So why should my name be the same?
I've decided to change it to reflect my changes as a person.
Some people tell me they don't approve of this plan.
They think I am disrespecting my parents, who named me.
But I've spoken with my parents, and they agree with me.
Keeping the same name throughout life is nonsense.
The only real problem for me is that it will take people a long time to get used to my new name.
Does this sound odd? Let me explain.
Since I was a baby, my name has been a label that has identified me as I grew.
However, I have changed a lot.
Most of all, my ideas on life have developed.
By the time I became an adult, I was clearly not the same person I was as a baby.
So why should my name be the same?
I've decided to change it to reflect my changes as a person.
Some people tell me they don't approve of this plan.
They think I am disrespecting my parents, who named me.
But I've spoken with my parents, and they agree with me.
Keeping the same name throughout life is nonsense.
The only real problem for me is that it will take people a long time to get used to my new name.
1. What does the speaker plan to do tomorrow? u06_2.3_q1.mp3
A) To name her new baby.
B) To form new ideas on life.
C) To give herself a new name.
D) To explain her feelings about names.
Ans: C
2. What does the speaker say has changed about her the most? u06_2.3_q2.mp3
A) Her ideas regarding life.
B) Her respect for parents.
C) Her thoughts about being an adult.
D) Her opinions about names.
Ans: A
3. Why don't some people agree with her plan? u06_2.3_q3.mp3
A) Because they think she's acting like a baby.
B) Because they think she's failing to respect her parents.
C) Because they think she's making too many changes.
D) Because they think she's doing things that'll cause problems.
Ans: B
4. What do her parents think of her plan? u06_2.3_q4.mp3
A) It's disrespectful.
B) It's nonsense.
C) It's fine with them.
D) It's a real problem.
Ans: C
5. What problem does the speaker anticipate after changing her name? u06_2.3_q5.mp3
A) People will think she's disrespectful.
B) People will think it's nonsense.
C) People will not use the name at all.
D) People will take time to get used to it.
Ans: D
Page 110 task2 passage u07_5.2_n.mp3
Stress is a natural part of life.
Stress is when you are worried about getting laid off from your job, or worried about not having enough money to pay your bills.
In fact, to most of us, stress is synonymous with worry.^
Plenty of things can cause stress in a person's life.
The trick is to remember that some types of stress are good and others are bad.
Good or normal stress might show up when you're called on in class to answer a question or to give a report.
For example, you may do a better job on your book report if the anxiety inspires you to prepare well before you get up and read it to the class.^
But bad stress can happen if the stressful feelings continue for a long time.
You may not feel well if you are worried about a family member who is sick, if you're having problems at school, or if you're going through anything else that makes you upset every day.
That kind of stress isn't going to help you, and it can actually make you sick.^^
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the passage you have just heard.^
Stress is when you are worried about getting laid off from your job, or worried about not having enough money to pay your bills.
In fact, to most of us, stress is synonymous with worry.^
Plenty of things can cause stress in a person's life.
The trick is to remember that some types of stress are good and others are bad.
Good or normal stress might show up when you're called on in class to answer a question or to give a report.
For example, you may do a better job on your book report if the anxiety inspires you to prepare well before you get up and read it to the class.^
But bad stress can happen if the stressful feelings continue for a long time.
You may not feel well if you are worried about a family member who is sick, if you're having problems at school, or if you're going through anything else that makes you upset every day.
That kind of stress isn't going to help you, and it can actually make you sick.^^
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the passage you have just heard.^
1. What does "stress" mean to most people?^
Ans: D. Worry.
2. What is the trick of dealing with stress?^Ans: B. Distinguishing between good stress and bad one.
3. What can stress cause you to do when giving a book report?^Ans: D. To prepare better.
4. When can bad stress occur?^Ans: A. When stress takes place over a long time.
5. Which of the following might cause bad stress according to the passage?Ans: D. Having problems at school.
142 u09_5.2_s.mp3
As a mother of three children, not yet teenagers, I often found myself complaining.^
I complained to anyone who would listen that I needed some peace and quiet.^
I longed for it. I would think about what I would do if I had some hours to myself to do whatever I wanted.^
However, with three children there was never any peace and quiet.^
I always found myself taking someone somewhere, picking someone up, or baking for someone.^
But throughout everything, I really wished for some peace and quiet.^
Eventually, my time came. Last month, for the first time, my kids went away together on vacation for a whole week.^
I finally had my peace and quiet.^
I could do whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted.^
I slept late. I didn't make breakfast and it was certainly quiet.^
But to my surprise, I found that there is a thing as too much quiet.^
The first few days were wonderful.^
But later I felt lonely and missed my kids very much.^
I looked forward to them coming back.^
When they did return, I was only too pleased to drive them, pick them up and bake for them.^
After all, one day they'll go for more than just a week's vacation.^^
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the passage you have just heard.^
I complained to anyone who would listen that I needed some peace and quiet.^
I longed for it. I would think about what I would do if I had some hours to myself to do whatever I wanted.^
However, with three children there was never any peace and quiet.^
I always found myself taking someone somewhere, picking someone up, or baking for someone.^
But throughout everything, I really wished for some peace and quiet.^
Eventually, my time came. Last month, for the first time, my kids went away together on vacation for a whole week.^
I finally had my peace and quiet.^
I could do whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted.^
I slept late. I didn't make breakfast and it was certainly quiet.^
But to my surprise, I found that there is a thing as too much quiet.^
The first few days were wonderful.^
But later I felt lonely and missed my kids very much.^
I looked forward to them coming back.^
When they did return, I was only too pleased to drive them, pick them up and bake for them.^
After all, one day they'll go for more than just a week's vacation.^^
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the passage you have just heard.^
Q1: What did the mother complain about?
Ans: C.She was always busy with her kids.
Q2: What did the mother long for?
Ans: A.Having some peace and quiet.
Q3: What happened last month?
Ans: B.her children went away on vacation for a week.
Q4: What did the mother feel in the first few days?
Ans: C.She felt wonderful.
Q5: What did the mother hope later on?
Ans: A.Her children would soon come back.
Ans: C.She was always busy with her kids.
Q2: What did the mother long for?
Ans: A.Having some peace and quiet.
Q3: What happened last month?
Ans: B.her children went away on vacation for a week.
Q4: What did the mother feel in the first few days?
Ans: C.She felt wonderful.
Q5: What did the mother hope later on?
Ans: A.Her children would soon come back.