新世紀(jì)研究生公共英語教材聽說(下)第二版聽力原文及答案(完整版)

1、.新世紀(jì)研究生公共英語教材聽說(下)第二版聽力原文及答案Table of ContentsLESSON ONE Resources and Energy1PART A1PART B2Passage I:2Passage II:3Part D4Lesson Two Crime and Punishment4Part A4Part B6Passage I6Passage II7Passage III.8Part D8Lesson Three Computers and the Internet9Part A9Part B10Passage I10Passage II11Passage III12P

2、art D12LESSON FOUR Finance13PART A13Part B14Passage I14Passage II. Functions of Money15Passage III Credit Cards16Part D16LESSON FIVE Places to See in Britain17Part A17Part B18Passage I:18Passage :19Part D20LESSON SIX Education20Part A20Part B21Passage I SAT Examination21PART II Medical Education22LE

3、SSON SEVEN Business23Part A23Part B25Passage I How to Increase Business Profits25Passage Two26LESSON EIGHT Aspects of Life27Part A27Part B29PASSAGE I Tax29PASSAGE II Religion30LESSON NINE College Life31PART A31PART B33PASSAGE I College Search33PASSAGE II How to Get a Masters degree34LESSON TEN Women

4、35PART A35PART B37PASSAGE I Women in Southern Europe37PASSAGE II American Women38LESSON ELEVEN Famous People39PART A39PART B41PASSAGE I William Jefferson Clinton41PASSAGE II William Shakespeare42LESSON TWELVE Culture44PART A44Part B45Passage I Beijings Hutongs45Passage II The White Wedding Dress47LE

5、SSON THIRTEEN Science and Technology48PART A48PART B50PASSAGE I Cloning Mount Vernons Trees50PASSAGE II Dinosaur Noses50LESSON FOURTEEN Sports51PART A51PART B53Passage I The Famous Bicycle Racer53PASSAGE II The Williams Sisters54LESSON FIFTEEN Reform and Development55PART A55PART B57Passage I57Passa

6、ge II58；.LESSON 1 Resources and Energy PART A1.W: Could you mail these letters for me, please? M: More letters? Your friends are going to be very happy to hear from you. Q: What does the man imply about the woman?She is written a lot of letters recently2.W: Does Professor Ford always come to class?

7、M: Is ice cold? Q: What do you learn about Professor Ford?She never misses class3.W: Would you have some time this week to go over these questions with me?M: How does tomorrow sound? Q: What does the man mean?They can work together the next day4.M: Hey? John! John!W: Save your breath. Hes out of ear

8、shot. Q: What is true about John, according to the woman? John is too far away to hear5. W: You only have water to serve your guests? M: This isnt just water. This is imported mineral water.Q: What is the implication of the woman? The guests dont want to be served water6. M: Could I borrow a twenty

9、to tide me over till payday next Tuesday? W: You are in luck. I just cashed the check. Q: What will the woman probably do next? Lend the man some money 7. M: Jean, didnt you get my messages? I left two on your answering machine. W: Hmm? Oh, sorry, Tom. Ive been meaning to get back in touch with you.

10、 It just slipped my mind. Q: Why didnt the woman return the mans calls?She forgot to call him 8. W: Im sorry, sir, but youre allowed only one piece of luggage on the plane. Youll have to check in one of your suitcases at the package counter. M: Actually, one of these belongs to the woman up ahead. I

11、m just giving her a hand. Q: Why is the man carrying an extra suitcase?The extra suitcase he is carrying belongs to someone else 9. W: We need to drive to the city tonight, but the doctor said this medicine might make me drowsy. M: In that case, Id better drive. Q: What does the man think the woman

12、should do? Avoid driving after taking her medicine10. M: Look at all the pollution going into the air from those factories. Do you think theyll ever get under control? W: With the new laws and social awareness, well turn things around. Q: What does the woman predict will happen? The situation will i

13、mprove with the new changes 11. W: Arent you cold? Why arent you wearing a jacket? M: I overslept this morning, so I ran out of the house without listening to the forecast. Q: Why isnt the man wearing a jacket? He did not know it would be cold 12. M: prof. Jones, last night when I was putting the fi

14、nishing touches on my paper that electrical storm completely wiped out my computer files. Do you think I could have another day to retype it? W: Im sorry, Steven. Im leaving for a conference tomorrow, and Ill be away for 2 weeks. I suppose you could send it to me there. Q: What will the professor pr

15、obably allow the student to do?Mail her the paper after the deadline 13. W: Do you know if Mary has come by the office this morning? M: I just got here myself, so Im not the one to ask. Q: What does the woman want to know?She wants to know if mart has come by this morning 14. M: I really enjoyed tha

16、t TV special about wealth last night. Did you get to home in time to see it? W: Well, yes. But I wish I could have stayed awake long enough to see the whole thing. Q: What does the woman mean? She fell asleep before the program ended15. W: Take two of these pills three times a day and you shouldnt t

17、ake them on an empty stomach. M: What if I dont have an appetite? Q: What can be inferred about the man? He may not be able to wake upPART BPassage I: The population of the world has been increasing faster and faster. In 10,000 B.C., there were probably 10 million people. In A.D. 1, there were 300 m

18、illion. It took 1750 years for the population to reach 625 million, a little more than double the A.D. 1 figure. In 1990, there were 5.3 billion people. By the year 2000, the worlds population was over 6 billion, and by 2050, it is expected to reach 10 billion. Does the earth have enough natural res

19、ources to support this many people? Different scientists give different answers to this question. Some say that there are enough resources to support more than 6 billion people. However, the richest countries, with a small percentage of the worlds population, use most of the resources. If these reso

20、urces could be distributed more equally around the world, there would be enough for everyone. Other scientists say that we must limit population growth because our resources are limited. Only 10 percent of the earths land can be used for farming and another 20 percent for raising animals. It is poss

21、ible to increase the amount of farmland, but only a little. Some land in developing countries could be more productive if people started using modern farming methods, but this would not increase worldwide production by much, We all know that there is a limited amount of petroleum. There are also lim

22、its to the amounts of metals. There is a limit to the amount of water we can use since most of the earths water is salt water, and most of the fresh water is frozen at the North and South Poles. It is difficult to say how many people the earth can support, but it will help everyone if we can limit p

23、opulation growth before serious shortages develop. The problem is how to do it. 1. Between 1990 and 2000, what changes did the world population have? It had increased by almost a billion2. According to some scientists, which of the following is true?The worlds resources are adequate but not evently

24、distributed3. Why cant most of the earths water be used?It is mostly salt or frozen at the North and South Poles4. In developing countries, what does the use of medern farming methods result in?5. According to the author, what can you infer from the passage?II 1.There were probably 10 million people

25、. 2.It is expected to be 10 billion. 3.If the resources could be distributed more equally around the world, there would be enoueh for everyone. 4.Only 10 percent. 5. It is how to limit population growth.Passage II: Fresh water, life itself, has never come easy in the Middle East. Ever since the Old

26、Testament when God punished man with 40 days and 40 nights of rain, water supplies here have been dwindling. The rainfall only comes in winter and drains quickly through the semiarid land, leaving the soil to bake and to thirst for next November. The regions accelerating population growth, expanding

27、 agriculture, industrialization, and higher living standards demand more fresh water. Drought and pollution limit its availability. War and mismanagement squander it. Nations like Israel and Jordan are swiftly sliding into that zone where they are using all the water resources available to them. The

28、y have only 15 to 20 years left before their agriculture, and ultimately their food security, is threatened. Even amid the scarcity there are haves and have-nots. Compared with the United States, which has a freshwater potential of 10,000 cubic meters a year for each citizen. Iraq has 5,500. Turkey

29、has 4,000, and Syria has little more than 2,800. Egypts potential is only 1,100. Israel has 460, and Jordan has less than 260. But these are not firm figures, because upstream use of river water can dramatically alter the potential downstream. Scarcity is only one element of the Middle Easts water c

30、risis. Inefficiency is another, as is the reluctance of some water-poor nations to change priorities from agriculture to less water-intensive enterprises. Some experts suggest that if these nations would share both water technology and resources, they could satisfy the regions population, currently

31、159 million. But in this patchwork of ethnic and religious rivalries, the water crisis is not a clear-cut issue. It is entangled in the politics that keep people from trusting and seeking help from one another. Here, where water, like truth, is precious, each nation tends to find its own water and s

32、upply its own truth.1. When does the rainfall come in the Middle East?2. What is the cause of the water crisis? 3. How many years are left for Israel and Jordan before their agriculture is threatened? 4. What is the current population in the Middle East according to the passage? 5. According to some

33、 experts suggestion, what should the nations do in order to avoid a water crisis ? II 1) 10,000 2) 5,500 4) More than 2,8003) 4,000 5) Egypt 6) 460 7) Less than 260Part D 1) award, 3) profit, 5) dedication, 7) moment, 9) physical, 11) conflict, 13)worth, 15) heart, 17) compassion, 19) lust,2) glory,

34、 4) trust, 6) significance, 8) anguish, 10) spirit, 12) alone, 14) room, 16) honor, 18) curse, 20) value LESSON 2 Crime and PunishmentPart A 1.M: Hello? W: Hello. This is Dr. Greys office. We are calling to remind you of your 4:15 appointment for your annual checkup tomorrow.M: Oh, thanks. Its a goo

35、d thing you called. I thought it was 4:15 today. Q: Why is the office calling the man?2. W: How wonderful! You won the scholarship. Can you believe it? M: No. Its almost too good to be true. Q: What does the man mean? 3. W: Excuse me, Professor Davidson. But I was hoping to talk to you about my clas

36、s project for economics. M: I have a class in a few minutes. Why dont you come and see me during office hours tomorrow? Q: When will the woman discuss her project with Professor Davidson? 4. M: How are you feeling? W: The stuff the nurse gave me seemed to have helped. But its making me awfully drows

37、y. Q: What do you learn about the woman? 5. M: Bill Smith has volunteered to write a summary of the proposals weve agreed on. W: Will I have a chance to review it? Q: What does the woman want to know? 6.M: The view is spectacular. Could you take a picture of me with the mountains in the background?

38、W: Im afraid I just ran out of film. Q: What problem does the woman have? 7. W: Excuse me, were ready to order now. M: Ill be with you in just a minute. Q: What does the man mean? 8. W: I think I forgot my umbrella. Did you notice if it is raining outside? M: Yeah, it is. And I just realized I left

39、my car window open. Q: What will the man probably do next? 9. W: How does your daughter like her new school? M: Fine. She seems to have made new friends in no time. Q: What can be inferred about the mans daughter? 10. W: Theres an article here in this magazine you might find interesting. Its about b

40、uying running shoes. M: If its not chemistry and its not on the final exam, I cant read it now. Q: What is the man probably doing? 11. M: Youre washing your car even on vacation. It makes me feel guilty. W: You shouldnt, its just that I have nothing better to do at this moment. Q: What do you think

41、of the woman? 12. M: My doctor told me I need to go for some expensive treatments for my injured knee. W: Are you sure? Maybe you need a second opinion. Q: What does the woman suggest the man do? 13. W: Hello. Could you fit me in for an appointment today? I need a stylist who is good at cutting curl

42、y hair. M: Julia is good at that. She is the owner. How about noon? Q: What will the woman probably do? 14. W: Theres nothing I like more than a good mystery novel when Ive got some spare time. M: I like to read, too. But I prefer non-fiction, history, social commentary and stuff like that. Q: What

43、does the man imply? 15. M: Im not an expert, but that noise in your refrigerator doesnt sound good. Maybe you should call and have it checked out. W: Youre right. And I suppose Ive put it off long enough.Q: What will the woman probably do?Part B Passage I Purse snatching is an increasingly common cr

44、ime. There are estimated 50 to 100 purse snatchings each month in the New York City subways, the number often swinging widely because of the depredations of a single teenager. When such a professional is in custody, the snatches can decrease by more than 50 a month. One of the favored techniques is

45、to stand between two subway cars and, as a train starts pulling out of the station, reach out and pull free a womans purse. Recently, a crime analysis officer for the New York Police Department found that purse stealing in Manhattans top restaurants was up 35 percent over the previous year. When a w

46、oman puts her purse on an empty chair at a table or at her feet beside her chair, she is inviting a purse snatcher to take it. Purse snatchers often work in pairs. When a target in a restaurant is seen, one of them will create some kind of disturbance to gain the victims attention. While the woman i

47、s looking away from her table, the actual snatcher will lift the purse. A popular technique is for the thief to carry an umbrella with the curved handle down. The umbrella handle suddenly hooks the bag and in an instant it is on the thiefs wrist, or under the coat over his arm if he is a man, and on

48、 its way out of the restaurant. Police advise that women in restaurants keep their purse either on their laps or on the floor between their legs. Other purse snatchers who operate in theaters are called seat tippers, victimizing women who put their purses down on a neighboring empty seat. Others spe

49、cialize in snatching purses from ladies rooms. When a woman is in a toilet stall, her purse should never be placed on the floor or hung on the coat hook on the door. Thieves simply dive under the door and grab the purse on the floor, or stand on the toilet in the next stall and reach over and take t

50、he purse off the hook. The snatcher has enough time to escape since the victim cant immediately pursue the thief. I. 1. When does the number of purse snatchings decrease most dramatically? 2. Where does a purse snatcher like to commit crimes in subway stations? 3. When women are in restaurants, wher

51、e are they advised to put their purses? 4. What does a thief often use to snatch purses in restaurants? 5. According to this passage, where does purse snatching not usually occur? II. crime analysis officer; take it; purses; in pairs; top restaurants; an empty chair; to some kind of disturbance; coa

52、t hook; snatching never be placed; in the next stall; enough time to escape Passage II On the afternoon of July4,1995, Mrs.Beatrice Weinberger brought her one-month old baby back from an outing. She left the pram outside her house and hurried inside to get the baby a clean nappy. When she returned a

53、 few moments later, the pram was empty and a scrawled note was lying where her baby had been. The note said: Attention. I badly need money, and cant get it any other way. Dont tell the police about this, otherwise I will kill the baby. Just put $2,000 in small bills in a brown envelope, and place it

54、 next to the road lamp at the corner of Albamarle Rd. at exactly 10 oclock tomorrow (Thursday) morning. If everything goes smooth, I will bring the baby back and leave him on the same corner safe and happy at exactly 12 noon. No excuse, I can not wait! Your baby-sitter. Despite the kidnappers warnin

55、g, Mrs. Weinbarger contacted the police. A small parcel containing broken pieces of newspaper was placed on the comer the following morning. But the kidnapper did not show up. He failed to keep two other” appointments with the Weinbergers, and left a second note signed Your baby-sitter. By then, the

56、 police felt that the baby was no longer alive. The FBI was called in, and the handwriting experts set to work to try to track down the kidnapper. In both notes an unusual z-shaped stroke was placed at the front of the y in words such as money and baby. Starting with the New York State Police Office

57、, the experts spent the next six weeks carefully going over local records at police offices, factories, hotels, clubs and schools and examining handwriting samples and comparing them with the writing on the kidnappers notes. Then, in the middle of August, the experts hard efforts paid off. The handwriting of John Rush Blake matched that of the kidnappers, especially in the peculiar formation of the ys. Not long after, John Blake was arrested for making illegal alcohol. On being shown the handwriting samples, he confessed to kidnapping the baby. He told the police that he