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新世纪视听说B3U2-APart I Listening prehension ( 16 minutes )

Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear several conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. 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.

1.
A) To drink wine instead of beer.
B) Drink a little, not too much.
C) Not to drink if he drives.
D) Not to drink if he goes back alone.

Script: A: I like beer. Could I drink some?
B: You'd better not unless you won't drive.
正确答案：C
学生答案：C

得分：2分

2.
A) In a hospital.
B) In a student dormitory.
C) In a classroom.
D) In a cinema.

Script: A: Madam, can I go out to visit a friend?
B: I'm sorry, but the rule says no student should go out after 11 o'clock.
正确答案：B
学生答案：D

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Questions 3 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

Script: A: Excuse me. Is this the Student Service?
B: Yes, young lady. How can I help you?
A: My name is Susan. It's ... eh ... about me and my roommate. We share a room which is not very big. We moved in last month. We were both first-year students, you know. I thought I would make a new friend, but ... things didn't turn out to be good.
B: What happened then?
A: Well, my roommate Cindy had a very different lifestyle. She went to bed early in the evening, about 7 o'clock, and then at midnight she got up and began to write her homework. I usually go to bed at ... say 10 o'clock and was always disturbed by the noise at midnight, you know, when it was very quiet.
B: But Susan, have you talked to Cindy about this?
A: I did. But ... you know I tried to be nice and polite. I only suggested that she should have a normal lifestyle.
B: Um ... hmm. So ... what now?
A: Nothing has changed. To tell the truth, I barely had a good sleep in the past two weeks. That's why I e to you.
B: Ok, I got it. It seems you and Cindy have some lifestyle problem. Look, if you want a change, you have to have a good talk with her. Tell her what you think and what might be good for both of you.
A: I'm ... just ... I don't know where to start. Maybe I'm a little shy. Would you help me?
B: Yes, we can. Um ... what about you and Cindy ing at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon? I'll be here and give some help.
A: Thank you very much, Mr. ...
B: Peter Robinson. But everybody calls me Peter. Here's my card.
A: I'll tell her to e tomorrow. Thanks again and see you tomorrow.
B: See you.

3.
Susan es to the Student Service because _____.
A) she has some problem with her study
B) she has some problem with money
C) she has some problem with love
D) she has some problem with her roommate

正确答案：D
学生答案：D

得分：2分
4.
When does Susan usually go to bed?
A) At 7:00.
B) At 10:00.
C) At 12:00.
D) At 2:00.

正确答案：B
学生答案：B

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5.
Mr. Robinson _____ in the end.
A) tells Susan to solve the problem by herself
B) tells Susan to talk to Cindy
C) promises to talk to Cindy himself
D) makes an appointment with the students

正确答案：D
学生答案：D

得分：2分

Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear several short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).

Passage One
Questions 6 to 10 are based on the passage you have just heard.

Script:
Passage One

Wallpaper choices should be made carefully, since usually it is left on the walls for several years �?at least. More than one family has been shocked and disappointed by their own wallpaper choice, once they see it on the wall. Think about what you want from your wallpaper. Do you want the room to look larger? Do you want it to seem cozier? It's amazing what certain designs and colors can do for a room. Dark colors in a small room can make it seem cold and unfortable. Light colors in an already large room can make the room look too huge and empty. And certain colors can look beautiful on the roll, but once you put yard after yard of that same color up, the finished look can be terrible. And after the wallpaper is up, the only choices you have are to spend more money to change everything.

Samples of wallpaper are available and you can take them home to see if it matches the furniture, but it's hard to tell by the tiny piece whether or not it will look good on the walls. Since most wallpaper has a print, stripes or pattern, it's easy to get confused. One rule of thumb when selecting wallpaper is to choose colors from your room that are also in the wallpaper. Choose two or three colors from the sofa or other furniture, like brown and white, then look for wallpaper that has those colors only.

Colors and patterns aren't the only thing to worry about when choosing wallpaper. If you have children or pets, you'll want wallpaper that washes easily, but won't lose color. Don't save too much money on wallpaper because the best quality gives the best result.
6.
Many families feel _____ when they see their wallpaper on the wall.
A) happy
B) disappointed
C) excited
D) unfortable

Script: Many families feel _____ when they see their wallpaper on the wall.
正确答案：B
学生答案：A

得分：0分
7.
What color in a small room can make it seem cold and unfortable?
A) Dark colors.
B) Light colors.
C) Red.
D) White.

Script: What color in a small room can make it seem cold and unfortable?
正确答案：A
学生答案：A

得分：2分
8.
What can you take home to decide whether the wallpaper matches the color of your furniture?
A) A user's guide.
B) A picture
C) A phone number.
D) Samples of wallpaper.

Script: What can you take home to decide whether the wallpaper matches the color of your furniture?
正确答案：D
学生答案：D

得分：2分
9.
_____ is a useful method to choose the color of wallpaper.
A) Asking someone who has used the wallpaper
B) Always choosing the light colors
C) Choosing colors from your room that are also in the wallpaper
D) Trying different colors of wallpaper in different rooms

Script: _____ is a useful method to choose the color of wallpaper.
正确答案：C
学生答案：C

得分：2分
10.
You should choose _____ if you have children or pets.
A) the wallpaper with bright colors
B) the wallpaper that washes easily
C) the wallpaper with animal patterns
D) the wallpaper that resists fire

Script: You should choose _____ if you have children or pets.
正确答案：B
学生答案：B

得分：2分

Passage Two
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.

Script: Passage Two

Researchers find out that older people's quality of life is affected by outdoor activity and the living environments. These findings are based on a study of over 270 older people in a variety of areas in Britain.

In the study, researchers asked participants to identify outdoor activities they like to do and how easy the environment makes it to undertake these activities. The results show that the quality of neighborhood open spaces is associated with the time people spend walking outdoors. Different aspects of neighborhood open spaces are associated with different types of walking, no matter where the older people are living. Participants who found their neighborhood environments good and helpful walked longer every day than those who didn't.

In addition, several things have been found to make a difference in how often and how long the older people spent time outdoors. The first is the presence of facilities, such as seats, toilets, and shelters in their neighborhood open space. The study shows that the people's total outdoor time increases if there are such facilities in the environments. The second is good paths that are easy to walk on and enjoyable. If there are good and safe paths in their neighborhood open space, the older people will spend more time outdoors. The third is the presence of water features such as a fountain or a river, beach or lakeside. They lead to longer time spent in other outdoor activities, including gardening.

Since spending more time outdoors is good for older people's health, researchers believe that we can improve older people's life and health by improving their neighborhood environments.
11.
How many older people have the researchers studied?
A) 170.
B) 200.
C) 270.
D) 330.

Script: How many older people have the researchers studied?
正确答案：C
学生答案：C

得分：2分
12.
_____ is associated with the time people spend outdoors.
A) Their ine level.
B) The quality of neighborhood open space.
C) The weather and climate.
D) The family size.

Script: _____ is associated with the time people spend outdoors.
正确答案：B
学生答案：B

得分：2分
13.
What are NOT considered as facilities in the environment?
A) Gardens.
B) Seats.
C) Toilets.
D) Shelters.

Script: What are NOT considered as facilities in the environment?
正确答案：A
学生答案：A

得分：2分
14.
_____ if there are good paths in the neighborhood.
A) The older people will spend more time at home
B) The older people will spend more time outdoors
C) The older people will live healthier
D) The older people will visit each other more often

Script: _____ if there are good paths in the neighborhood.
正确答案：B
学生答案：B

得分：2分
15.
What outdoor activity is related to the presence of water features?
A) Bicycling.
B) Swimming.
C) Gardening.
D) Sailing.

Script: What outdoor activity is related to the presence of water features?
正确答案：C
学生答案：C

得分：2分

Part II Oral Tasks ( 3 minutes )

Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear several conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Listen carefully and then answer the question.

16. What is the house like?

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17. What is the shed used for?

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18. What’s the weather like?

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19. What does the man suggest the woman do?

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Section B

Directions: There is a short text shown on the puter screen (as is shown below). You are required to read the text aloud. Your voice will be recorded into the system. You'll have 1 minute for preparation and then you are required to begin reading when hearing the beginning signal sound and stop it when hearing the ending signal sound. Your reading should be limited in 1.5 minutes.

Now you have 1 minute to prepare.
20.
Before Christmas, we decorated the house. We didn't use the traditional red and green colors. I know they are bright and cheerful. But everybody is using them, so we decided to change this year. Personally, I love the silver, white, and blue color bination for Christmas. I find it very calming. Feels very cool, at the same time elegant, the right thing for Christmas anyway. And the whole house feels good, you know, just like magic. You can't imagine how surprised my friends were when they came for the Christmas party. One of my friends said that it was the most special Christmas party he'd ever had. Maybe I should get something new for the next Christmas, too.

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Section C

Directions: Look at the picture below, which is about a dream home. What is the most interesting part of it? Who lives in it? How different is it from your dream home? You are required to answer those questions according to what you have seen in the picture. You'll have 1 minute to prepare and another 2 minutes to plete your presentation.

Now you have 1 minute to prepare.
21.
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Part III Video Tasks ( 6 minutes )

Section A
Directions: True or False. Watch the video clip and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).

22. Mike's uncle died two weeks ago.
A. T
B. F

正确答案：A
学生答案：A

得分：2分

23. Mike knew that his uncle was rich before he died.
A. T
B. F

正确答案：B
学生答案：B

得分：2分

24. Mike's uncle was always generous with other people.
A. T
B. F

正确答案：B
学生答案：B

得分：2分

25. Tara and Roberto didn't believe that Mike had a rich uncle.
A. T
B. F

正确答案：B
学生答案：B

得分：2分

26. Takeshi offered to pay dinner that night.
A. T
B. F

正确答案：B
学生答案：A

得分：0分

Section B
Directions: Fill in the blanks. Watch the video clip a and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.

Roberto: Wow! So what happened? Did he strike it rich (27)_________________ .
Mike: No. But he always (28)_________________ tell me: "Mickey" �?that was his (29)_________________ for me �?"Mickey, all a man (30)_________________ is a lot of good land and a strong back to (31)_________________ it."...
Roberto: And you say he didn't have a really (32)_________________ lifestyle?
...
Tara: Mike, how could you not (33)_________________ ?
Mike: I'm (34)_________________ , this guy never spent money on anything! He never bought anything that wasn't (35)_________________ . He used to have a timer by his phone (36)_________________ people wouldn't talk too long!

27. ______________________

正确答案：or something
学生答案：something

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28. ______________________

正确答案：used to
学生答案：likes to

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29. ______________________

正确答案：nickname
学生答案：nickname

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30. ______________________

正确答案：needs
学生答案：need

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31. ______________________

正确答案：work
学生答案：work

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32. ______________________

正确答案：lavish
学生答案：lavish

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33. _____________________

正确答案：have known
学生答案：have known

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34. ______________________

正确答案：telling you
学生答案：sure

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35. ______________________

正确答案：on sale
学生答案：on sale

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36. ______________________

正确答案：so that
学生答案：so that

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