loading
Uint1
II. Basic Listening Practice
1. Script
M: I’m beside myself with joy. I’m so lucky. Guess what? I’ve won a lit of money in the lottery.
W: Yeah? Well, you do know that money is the root of all evil, right? Q: What does the woman mean?
2. Script
W: Mary was furious. Her son wrecked up her car.
M: He shouldn’t have driven a car without a driver’s license. He‘s still taking driving lesson.
Q: What do we know about Mary’s son?
3. Script
M: Susan, I hear you’re going to marry that guy. Some people think you’ll regret it. W: Is that so? Only time tell. Q: What does the woman imply?
4. Script
M: Mary, I just want to say how sorry I was to learn of your mother’s passing. I know how close you two were?
W: Thank you. It was so sudden. I’M still in a state of shock I don’t know what to do.
Q: Which of following is true?
-精品
5. Script
W: I get furious at work when my opinions aren’t considered just because I’m a woman.
M: You should air your view more emphatically and demand that your vice be heard. Q: What is the woman complaining about?
Keys: 1.C 2.B 3. D 4.A 5.D
III. Listening In
Task 1: Soft answers turn away wrath.
Mary: Dam! You’re spilled red wine on me. My new dress is ruined.
John: I’ m terrible sorry! What can I do to help? Here’s some water to wash it off. Mary: Stop splashing water on me! Oh, this is so embarrassing! I’m a mess. John: Well, you do look a little upset. Please don’t blow up. Don’t lose your cool. Mary: Hmm, you’ve got the nerve talking like that! Who shouldn’t fly off the handle?
This dress cost a fortune.
John: You look really cute when you’re mad. I kid you not. Some people do look
attractive when they are in a rage.
Mary: This is very expensive dress. I saved for months to buy it, and now it’s ruined.
-精品
Look at this stain!
John: Accidents do happen. Give me your dress, and I’ll take it to the cleaners. Mary: Sure! You want me to take it off right here in public and give it to you? I don’t
even know you!
John: This might be a really goof time to get acquainted. I’m John Owen.
Mary: Mmm, at least you’re polite. I guess I really shouldn’t have flared up. After all,
it was an accident. I’m Mary Harvey.
John: Come on. I’ll take you home. You can change your clothes, and I’ll get the
dress cleaned for you.
Mary: Now you’re talking. Thanks. You’re a real gentleman.
John: You’d better believe it. I’m glad to see that you’ve cooled down. Feel look a
bite to eat afterward? I’m starving.
Mary: Ok. You’re pretty good. I’m not nearly as mad. If you can get this stain out,
I’ll be very happy.
John: I’ll try my best. But if I can’t get the stain out, please don’t let your happiness
turn to wrath.
1. Which of the following would be the best title for the dialog? 2. Why does the woman get angry?
3. What does the man say to please the woman when she looks angry? 4. Why does the woman say the man is a real gentleman?
-精品