新世纪研究生听力原文 Lesson 1 Word版

新世纪研究生——听说原文 Lesson One Part A Getting started Short Conversations 1. M: By the way, Jane, did you talk to the consultant about our new health program? W: I contacted his office but his secretary said he would be out For lunch until two. Q: What does the woman mean? a. She talked with the consultant about the new program until two. b. She couldn't talk to the consultant beFore two. c. She would talk to the consultant during lunch. d. She couldn't contact the consultant's secretary. 2. W: We need to let everyOne know about the charity concert, but we don't have much money for advertising. M: How about using the school radio station? They broadcast free public service announcements. Q: What does the man suggest they do? a. Announce appeals for public service. b. Hold a charity concert to raise money. c. Ask the school radio station for help. d. Pool money to fund the radio station. 3. W: I don't understand why this self-study book doesn't have answers to the questions. M: But it does. You can find them at the back of the book. Q: What does the man say about the self-study book? a. He thinks the book should include more information. b. He doesn't think it necessary to provide the answers. c. The answers will be added in a later edition. d. The book does include the answers. 4. M: The new sales manager says he's never met you before. W: We've been introduced about three times. He seems a little forgetful. Q: What do we learn about the new sales manager? a. He is very forgiving and tolerant. b. He probably has a poor memory. c. He is well liked by his customers. d. He has been introduced to the staff. 5. M: Have you had the brakes and tires checked? And do you have enough money? W: I have taken care of everything. And I'm sure it's going to be a wonderful trip. Q: What's the woman going to do? a. Buy some travelers' books. b. Borrow some money from a friend. c. Check the brakes and tires. d. Spend some time travelling. 6. M: I've had my new stereo For a whole week, but I haven't yet figured out how to record a cassette. W: Didn't an instruction manual come with it? Q: What does the woman imply? a. The man should take the stereo back to the store. b. The man should refer to the instruction manual. c. She'll go to the man's house and help him. d. She'll give the man her instruction manual. 7. W: I want to pay you For that long-distance call I made. But, I suppose you haven't gotten your phOne bill yet. M: Oh, but I have. Q: What can be known about the man? a. He has received his telephOne bill. b. His calls weren't listed. c. The woman has already paid him for her call. d. He has received a long-distance call. 8. M: Professor Smith assigned us three more novels to read. W: He must think you don't have any other classes. Q: What can be inferred about Professor Smith? a. He is a very popular teacher. b. He assigns too much work. c. He only teaches one class. d. He wants to change the class schedul e. 9.M: Let's go watch the fireworks tonight. W: I have tickets to the theater. Q: What plans does the man have that night? a. He'll go to the theater. b. He'll go and watch the fireworks. c. He'll go to buy tickets to the theater. d. He'll go to a movi e. 10.M: I am exhausted. I stayed up the whole night studying for my history mid-term exam. W: Why do you always wait till the last minute? Q: What can be inferred about the man? a. He has bad study habits. b. He sleeps too much. c. He wakes up early. d. He's an excellent student. 11.M: I'll be coming straight from work, so I'll have to pack a change of clothes. W: It's only a barbecue. Jeans and T-shirts will be fine. Q: What does the woman imply? a. The barbecue has been canceled. b. The weather will probably be cool. c. The man will not be able to attend the barbecue. d. Casual dress will be appropriat e. 12.W: I'm going to the snack bar For a cup of coffee. Would you like me to bring you back something? M: Not from the snack bar, but could you pick up a paper For me? Q: What does the man want the woman to do? a. He wants her to give him a cup of coffee. b. He wants her to go with him. c. He wants her to get him a newspaper. d. He wants her to bring something to eat. 13.M: I don't understand how this budget was calculated. W: Let me have a look, OK? Q: What does the woman mean? a. They should ask for an increase in the budget. b. The calculations appear correct to her. c. She'll try to see what method was use d. d. They need a copy of the budget. 14.W: We need a fourth player for tennis this morning. Do you want to join us? M: I've got a class at nine, but Carol is free and she is really good. Q: What does the man suggest the woman do? a. Wait to play until after his 9 o'clock class. b. Ask Carol to play tennis. c. Ask Carol if she's going to class. d. Get a tennis lesson from Carol. 15. W: Have you saved enough to buy that new printer for your computer yet? M: You know, mOney seems to be burning a hole in my pocket lately. Maybe next month. Q: What is the man likely to do the following month? a. He is likely to buy a new printer the following month. h. He is likely to buy a new shirt then. c. He is likely to buy a computer. d. He is likely to borrow some mOney to buy a printer. Part B Intensive Listening Passage I American Music One of America's most important exports is her modern music. American music is played all over the world. It is enjoyed by people of all ages in every country. Although the lyrics are in English, people who don't speak English can enjoy it too. The reasons For its popularity are its fast pace and rhythmic beat. Music has many origins in the United States. Country music, coming from the rural areas in the southern United States, is One source. Country music features simple themes and melodies describing day-to-day situations and the feelings of country people. Many people appreciate this music because of the emotions expressed by country music songs. A second origin of American pop music is the blues. It depicts mostly sad feelings reflecting the difficult lives of American blacks. It is usually played and sung by black musicians, but it is popular with all Americans. Rock music is a newer Form of music. This music style, featuring fast and repetitious rhythms, was influenced by the blues and country music. It was first known as rock-and-roll in the 1950s. Since then, there have been many forms of rock music: hard rock, soft rock and others. Many performers of rock music are young musicians. American pop music is marketed to a demanding audience. Now pop songs are heard on the radio several times a day. Some songs have become popular all over the world. People hear these songs sung in their original English or sometimes translated into other languages. The words may differ but the enjoyment of the music is universal. Exercises i. Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each question you have heard. 1. Which group of people enjoy American music? a. Americans. b. People who speak English. c. People who don't speak English. d. All of the abov e. 2. Why is American music so popular in every country? a. Because it has simple themes. b. Because its lyrics are in English. c. Because it depicts the feelings of the common people. d. Because it has a fast pace and rhythmic beat. 3. What can be learned from the passage? a. Light music is one of the most important exports of America. b. People enjoy country music because it expresses their happy feelings. c. The blues is usually played by black musicians. d. The blues is popular with only black Americans. 4. What do you know from the passage? a. Country music was influenced by the blues and rock music. b. The blues was influenced by country music and rock musi c. c. Rock music was influenced by the blues and country music. d. NOne of the three Forms was influenced by any others. 5. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? a. People in other parts of the world can sometimes hear American pop songs in their own languages. b. People in other parts of the world can sometimes hear American pop songs in English. c. The words of the songs differ, and so does the enjoyment of American pop music. d. Not all the songs from the U.S.A. are popular all over the world. Passage II Music in different Cultures In western culture, music is regarded as good by birth, and sounds that are welcome are said to be "music to the ears". In some other cultures, For example, the Islamic culture, it is of little value, associated with sin and evil. In the West and in the high cultures of Asia, it is said that there are three types of music. First, classical music, composed and performed by trained professionals originally under the support of courts and religious establishments; second, folk music, shared by the population at large and passed on orally; and third, popular music, performed by professionals, spread through radio, television, records, film, and print, and consumed by the mass public. Music is a major compOnent in religious services, theater, and entertainment of all sorts. The most universal use of music is as a part of religious rituals. In some tribal societies, music appears to serve as a special form of communication with supernatural beings, and its prominent use in modern Christian and Jewish services may be the leftover of just such an original purpose. Another less obvious function of music is social adherence. For most social groups, music can serve as a powerful symbol. Members of most societies share keen feelings as to what kind of music they "belong to". Indeed, some minorities including, in the U.S.A., black Americans and Euro-American groups use music as a major symbol of group identity. Music also symbolizes military, patriotic and funerary moods and events. In a more general sense, music may express the central social values of a society. In western culture, the interrelationship of conductor and orchestra symbolizes the need for strong cooperation among various kinds of specialists in a modern industrial society. Exercises i. Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each question you have heard. 1. In what culture is music regarded as good by birth? a. In Asian culture, b. In Islamic culture. c. In western culture, d. In ancient cultur e. 2. Which of the following is perFormed by professionals? a. Folk music and classical music, b. Classical music and popular musi c. c. Popular music and folk music, d. NOne of the abov e. 3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? a. Music is a very important part of religious services. b. In some cultures, music is of little value. c. Music is a special form of communication with supernatural beings in Asia. d. Pop music is shared by the mass. 4. According to the passage, what is the most universal use of music? a. Entertainment, b. Social adherence. c. Communication, d. Religious ritual. 5. Which of the following is NOT symbolized by music according to the passage? a. Group identity, b. Military events. c. Patriotic moods, d. Friendship. Passage III Jazz Music comes in many forms; many countries have a style of their own. Poland has its folk music. Hungary has its czardas. Argentina is famous for the tango. The U.S. is known for jazz, a type of music that has gained worldwide popularity. Jazz is American's contribution to popular music. While classical music follows formal European tradition, jazz is a rather free form. It is full of energy, expressing the moods, interests, and emotions of the people. In the 1920s jazz sounded like America. And so it does today. The origins of jazz are as interesting as the music itself. Jazz was invented by black Americans, who were brought to the southern states as slaves. They were sold to farm owners and forced to work long hours in the cotton and tobacco fields. The work was hard and life was short. When a slave died his friends and relatives would gather and carry the body to have a ceremony before they buried him. There was always a band with them. On the way to the ceremony, the band played slow, solemn music suitable for the situation. But on the way home, the mood changed. Spirits lifted. Everyone was happy. Death had removed one of their members, but the living were glad to be alive. The band played happy music. This music made everyone want to dance. This was an early form of jazz. Music has always been important to African-Americans. The people, who were unwillingly brought to America from West Africa, had a rich musical tradition. In the fields, they made up work songs. Singing made the hard work go faster. And when they accepted Christianity, these songs became lovely spirituals, which have become an everlasting part of American music.