语音课应试准备材料.doc

语音课应试准备材料
Passage 1
Table manners
There are many differences in table manners in different cultures. It is really worth your time to learn about how to behave while eating in other countries. Knowledge of table manners will show your international qualifications. Don’t make noises with your mouth. Close your mouth when eating. People make mouth noises because they eat without closing their mouths. When you drink your soup, don't sip it but swallow it all in one mouth full. Don't talk when your mouth full. If someone talks to you, wait until your mouth is empty before answering.

Passage 2
If you don’t understand
If you don't understand, don't hesitate to ask. Some Chinese seem to feel that it is impolite to ask questions even when they don't quite understand. However, it's much better to say that you don't understand than to pretend you understand and answer very vaguely. When you don't understand, or have a clock what was said, you may ask by saying any of the following.

I beg your pardon? I am not clear on what you said.
I am afraid I don't understand you. Would you mind saying it again?
I am sorry I don't follow you. Could you repeat that?
I didn't get it.
You'll improve your understanding and the speaker will be happy to make his point again.

Passage 3
Lake of Autumn
I remember quite clearly now when the story happened. The autumn leaves were floating in measure down to the ground, recovering the lake, where we used to swim like children, under the sun that dare to shine. That time we used to be happy. Well, I thought we were.
But the truth was that you had been longing to leave me, not daring to tell me. On that precious night, watching the lake, vaguely conscious, you said: Our story is ending. The rain was killing the last days of summer; you had been killing my last breath of love since a long time ago...
I still don't think I'm gonna make it through another love story. You took it all away from me.
And there I stand, I knew I was going to be the one left behind. But still I’m watching the lake, vaguely conscious, and I know my life is ending

Passage 4
Many people value their time more than anything else in the world. Once time is gone, it can never be replaced. This makes time more valuable than money. Time is precious. Nobody can afford to waste time. Once time has gone by, it will never return. You can never turn the clock back. Time passes very quickly. People say time flies. Time and tide wait for no man. We should therefore make the best use of our time. If you can manage your time well, you will have a successful life. Try using all of your spare time to practise English crazily. Even a few minutes practice while waiting for the bus can be valuable learning time.