新世纪研究生公共英语教材听说学生用书听力原文.doc

1、LESSON ONEMusic1. M: By the way, Jane, did you talk to the consultant 顾问 about our new health program?W: I contacted 联系 his office but his secretary said he would （be out for）试图得到 lunch until two.Q: What does the woman mean?2. W: We need to let everyone know about the charity triti n. 慈爱 concert, bu

2、t we dont have much money for advertising.M: How about using the school radio station? They broadcast free public service 服务 announcements. 通告Q: What does the man suggest they do? 3. W: I dont understand why this self-study 自学 book doesnt have answers to the questions. M: But it does. You can find t

3、hem at the back of the book.Q: What does the man say about the self-study book?4. M: The new sales manager says he has never met you before.W: Weve been introduced about three times. He seems a little forgetful.Q: What do we learn about the new sales manager?5. M: Have you had the brakesbreik n 制动器;

4、 闸; 刹车. and tires checked? And do you have enough money?W: I have taken care of everything. And Im sure its going to be a wonderful 极好的, 精彩的, 绝妙的 trip.Q: Whats the woman going to do?g. M: Ive had my new stereo 立体声 for a whole week, but I havent yet figured out 想到 how to record music.W: Didnt an inst

5、ruction manual mnjul 手册形式的，像手册的；教范性质的 come with it?Q: What does the woman imply?7. W: I want to pay you for that long-distance call I made. But, I suppose you havent gotten your phone bill yet,M: Oh, but I have.Q: What does the man mean?8. M: Professor Smith assigned us three more novels to read.W:

6、He must think you dont have any other classes.Q: What can be inferred about Professor Smith?9. M: Lets go watch the fireworks 烟花 tonight.W: I have tickets to the theater.Q: What does the woman mean?10. M: I am exhausted 筋疲力尽的. I stayed up 熬夜 the whole night studying for my history midterm exam.W: Wh

7、y do you always wait till the last minute?Q: What can be inferred about the man?11. M: Ill be coming straight from work, so Ill have to pack 包装；捆扎 a change of clothes.W: Its only a barbecue b:bikju: (常用于室外的)金属烤架. Jeans and T-shirts will be fine.Q: What does the woman imply?12. W: Im going to the sna

8、ck snk 小吃; 点心; 快餐 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 mean?13. M: I dont understand how this budget was calculatedklkjuleit 计算, 估计, 核算.W: Let me have a look, OK?Q: What does the w

9、oman mean?14. W: We need a fourth player for tennis this morning. Do you want to join us?M: Ive got a class at nine, but Carol is free and she is really good.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?15. W: Have you saved enough to buy that new printer for your computer yet?M: You know, money seems

10、to be burning a hole in my pocket lately. Maybe next month.Q: What does the man mean?PART B Intensive 加强的 Listening: MusicPassage I: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 沃尔夫冈 阿马多伊斯莫扎特Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was one of the most human and lovable lvbl 可爱的,惹人爱的 of the great composerskmpz (尤指古典音乐)作曲家,创作者

11、,作曲者. The period in which he lived was one of romantic interest, and his early life as a musical 音乐的, 用于音乐的, 有音乐的 child genius di:njs 天才, 天赋 before the principal 最重要的; 主要的 courts of Europe reads like a fairy fri仙人 , 小仙子, 小精灵 tale 传说；陈述.(At no time)决不 in the history of the world has the court life of

12、 Europe been so wasteful westfl浪费的;挥霍的;耗费的as during the later half of the eighteenth century. One of the great child geniuses di:njs天才, 天赋 the world has ever known, the boy Mozart, and his sister Maria Anna, soon became the court favorites feivrit特别喜欢的人(或物), 喜欢的事物,亲信,心腹,幸运儿 and traveled not only in

13、Austria, but to France and Italy as well. It was but natural 天生的, 生来的，本来的，与生俱来的 that the youthful 青年人的; 青春的 ; genius di:njs天才, 天赋 should be influenced by these experiences. There is a delicacy delksi: 精致, 精美 ;娇嫩 and refinement rfanmnt精炼；提炼；提纯 in Mozarts musical expression which is not found in the w

14、orks of his master 男教师; 院长, Haydn.From his seventh year until his death at the age of thirty-five, Mozarts genius (poured forth)连续不断地流出 a free stream of over a thousand melodious mldi:s有旋律的,产生旋律的 compositions 创作, 写作, 作曲, many of which were never published. Mozart wrote all forms for all instruments

15、仪器. Of his forty-nine symphoniessimfni交响乐, 交响曲, the two greatest are G-minor and C-major. These works were both written in six weeks during the summer of 1788.As a composer (尤指古典音乐)作曲家,创作者,作曲者 of opera pr歌剧, Mozart still remains pre-eminent 卓越的,优秀的. His dramatic 戏剧性的 works show great individual 个别的,

16、 单独的, 个人的 genius 天才, 天赋, but little regard for the previous 先前的, 以前的 reforms 改革, 改良, 改造 of Gluck. His areas have never been surpassed 超过; 优于 ; 多于; 非所能办到 and his dramatic 戏剧的, 剧本的 simplicitysimplisiti简单, 朴素, 率直 has rarely been equaled by succeeding composers 作曲家. Mozarts greatest operas 歌剧, “The Marr

17、iage of Figaro 费加罗的婚礼“, “Don Giovanni and “The Magic Flute“ are still popular favorites with singers 歌手;歌唱家 and the public as well. Gifted with a marvelous free melody, Mozarts music, even in his strictest compositions, possessespzes.具有 a simplicity 简单, 朴素, 率直 and naive grace 优雅 which charmst:m使高兴,

18、使着迷; 吸引 all hearers.1. Which of the following countries had NOT been visited by Mozart and his sister?2. How many symphonies 交响乐 did Mozart create?3. Which word could be used to describe 描写, 叙述 the period in which Mozart lived?4. In which period did Mozart live?5. How long did Mozart engage in 参加; 从

19、事; 忙于 composing?II.1. ( F ) Like his master Haydn, Mozart created his works with refinement 细微的改良; （精细的）改进, 改善 and delicacy 精致, 精美;娇嫩.2. ( T ) Mozart composed all forms of music for all instruments.3. ( F ) In Mozarts works, much attention was paid to the previous 先前的, 以前的 reforms of Gluck 格卢克.4. (

20、T ) Mozarts areas have never been surpassed 超过; 优于 .5. (T) Simplicity 简单, 朴素, 率直 is one of the characteristics 特征 in Mozarts music.Passage II: American MusicOne of Americas most important exports 出口 is her modern music. American music is played all over the world. It is enjoyed by the people of all

21、ages in all countries. Although the lyrics liriks 歌词 are English, people not speaking English can enjoy it too. The reasons for its popularity 普遍,流行; are its fast pace peis 步子；节奏 and rhythmic rmk 有韵律的, 有节奏的 beatbi:t节拍, 拍子.The music has many origins ridin起点; 来源 in the United States. Country music, co

22、ming from the rural 农村的，乡村的 areas in the southern United States, is one source 来源, 出处. Country music features 以为物色 是特征 simple themes 题目，主题，and melodies 曲调, 歌曲 describing day-to-day situations 形势; 情况 and the feelings of country people. Many people appreciate 欣赏, 赏识, this music because of the emotions

23、 情感，感情 expressed by country music songs.A second origin of American popular music is the bluesblu:z布鲁斯歌曲； 蓝调歌曲. It depicts 描述 mostly sad feelings reflecting 表达; 反映 the difficult lives of American blacks. It is usually played and sung by black musicians, but it is popular with all Americans.（Rock mus

24、ic ） 摇滚音乐 is a newer form of music. This music style 风格, featuring .以为物色 是特征 fast and repetitious 重复的;反复的 rhythms 节奏, was influenced by the blues 布鲁斯歌曲； 蓝调歌曲 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

25、, and others. Many performers of popular music are young musicians.American popular music is marketed 在市场上出售某物 to a demanding(顾客的)需求、需要 audience 观众, 听众; 读者. Now popular songs are heard on the radio several times a day. Some songs have become popular all over the world. People hear these songs sung i

26、n their original 起初的; 原来的 English or sometimes translated into other languages. The words may differ but the enjoyment of the music is universal 普遍的.I.1. Which group of people enjoy American music?2. Why is American music so popular in all countries?3. What can be learned from the passage?4. What do

27、 you know from the passage?5. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?Passage III: Music in Different CulturesIn western culture music is regarded as good by birth 在血统上,生来, and sounds that are welcome are said to be “music to the ears“. In some other cultures 文化- for example, Isl

28、amic 伊斯兰的,伊斯兰教的 culture - it is of little value, associated (使) 发生联系, (使)联合; 结交, 结伙 with sin sin罪恶, 罪孽 and evil 罪恶. In the West and in the high cultures of Asia, it is said that there are three types of music. First, classical 古典的, 经典的 music, composed 组成, 构成 and performed by trained professionals 具有

29、某专业资格的人 , 专业人士 originally 最初 under the support of courts 宫廷 , 宫室 and religious 宗教的 establishments 建立, 确立; second, folk music 民间音乐, shared by the population at large and passed on 传递; 传授 orally 口头上地,口述地, and third, popular music, performed by professionals, spread (使) 传播, (使) 散布 through radio, televi

30、sion, records, film, and print, and consumed 消耗，耗尽 by the mass public.Music is a major component 成分 , 组成部分, 部件, 元件 in religious 宗教的 services, theater 剧场,戏院, and entertainment 娱乐, 文娱节目, 表演会 of all sorts. The most universal use of music is as a part of religious rituals 仪式. In some tribal trabl 部落的 so

31、cieties, music appears to serve as a special form of communication with supernatural 超自然的;鬼、神或幻术所引起的 beings, and its prominent 显著的 ; 突出的 use in modern Christian 基督教徒 and Jewish犹太人的;犹太教徒的 services may be the leftover of just such an original 原始的 purpose. Another less obvious function of music is soci

32、al adherence 遵守; 遵循；坚持. For most social groups, music can serve as a powerful symbol 象征, 标志. Members of most societies share keen 热衷的, 热心的, feelings as to what kind of music they “belong to“. Indeed, some minorities 少数 , 小部分 including, in the U. S.A., black Americans and Euro-American groups use mus

33、ic as a major symbol of group identity 身份. Music also symbolizes 象征;作为的象征 military 军事的, 军用的; , patriotic ptritik爱国的, 有爱国心的 and funeral 葬礼, 丧礼 moods 心情, 情绪 and events. In a more general 普遍的, 全面的; sense, music may express the central 最重要的, 主要的, 首要 social values of a society. In western culture, the in

34、terrelationship 相互关系 of conductor and orchestra :kistr管弦乐队 symbolizes the need for strong cooperation 合作, 协作 among various kinds of specialists 专家, 行家 in a modern industrial society.I.1. In what culture is music regarded as good by birth?2. Which of the following is performed by professionals?3. Whi

35、ch of the following is NOT true according to the passage?4. According to the passage, what is the most universal use of music?5. Which of the following is NOT symbolized by music?II.1. In some other cultures, music is of low value, associated with sin and evil.2. For most social groups, music can se

36、rve as a powerful symbol. Members of most societies share keen feelings as to what kind of music they “belong to“.3. In a more general sense, music may express the central social values of a society. In Western culture, the interrelationship between conductor and orchestra symbolizes the need for st

37、rong cooperation among various kinds of specialists in a modern industrial society.PART C（1）Practical （2）Religious（3）Sunday School（4）Piano（5）a walk （6）join them（7）other people （8）go to the cinema（9）at the time （10）duty（11）gentle （12）discussion（13）penniless （14）vivid（15）greeted （16）love and warmth（17

38、）come home （18）principles（19）applying LESSON two1. M: Do you still want to go to the graduate 研究生的 school after you get out of college?W: Ive changed my mind about that. I want to start working before I go back to school.Q: What does the woman mean?2. M: Weve got a whole hour before the Browns come

39、by 来串门, 来访 to pick us up 安排接取; 使搭乘; 搭救.W: Yeah. But wed better get moving 赶快；快些开始.Q: What does the woman suggest they do?3. M: Im thinking of getting a new printer.W: Id invest in 在上投资, 在投入(时间、精力等) a laser leiz 激光 printer. The print quality is much better.Q: What does the woman mean?4. W: Ive got a

40、coupon ku:pn 配给券；（购物）票证；（购物）优惠券 for half-off 五折 dinner at that new restaurant down the street. I think Ill use it when my cousin kzn堂 表兄弟姊妹 comes for a visit this weekend.M: Where did you get it? I wouldnt mind（ trying that place out too）试验.Q: What does the man want to know?5. W: Whats Laura doing h

41、ere today? I thought she was supposed 料想; 猜想; 以为 to be out of 离开了 the office on Mondays.W: She decided shed rather have Fridays off instead.Q: What can be inferred about Laura?6. M: I need to find a new roommate 室友,住在同室的人 .W: So Johns going to California after all.Q: What can be inferred from the co

42、nversation?7. M: My math assignments 工作, 任务 due 到期的 tomorrow morning and I havent even started it yet.W: Ill miss 想念, 惦记 you at the party tonight.Q: What does the woman imply?8. W: Those packages 包, 包裹, 包在一起的东西 took forever 长久地；（与动词进行时连用）老是，没完没了地 to arrive.M: But they did arrive, didnt they?Q: What

43、does the man say about the packages?9. M: My parents are coming to see our apartment 一套房间, 一户 this weekend.W: Looks as if Id better lend you my vacuum vkjum口真空吸尘器 cleaner 净化器 then.Q: What does the woman imply?10. M: Sarah, did you have a chance to buy that new novel you wanted?W: No, but I had Doris

44、 get it for me.Q: What does Sarah say about the novel?11. M: Ive been waiting all week for this concert. The philharmonic fil:mnik交响乐团 is supposed to be excellent and with our student discoun diskaunt数目, 折扣 t the tickets will be really cheap.W: Uh - uh, Im afraid I left my student ID in my other pur

45、se 钱包.Q: What does the woman imply? 暗示, 暗指12. M: The university bookstore opens at 9 in the morning.W: Oh, dear. I need a textbook 教科书, 课本 for my eight oclock class today.Q: What does the woman mean?13. M: The storm 暴风雨 雪 last night damaged some of the neighbors roofs.W: no wonder 不足为奇.Q: What does

46、the woman mean?14. M: Youve certainly 无疑地; 确定地；肯定地 been reading that one page for a long time now.W: Well, Im being tested on it tomorrow.Q: What does the woman imply 暗示?15. W: Another thing we need to do is show the new students around town. You know, show them all the sights 视野；风景 of the area.M: I

47、 dont see why we need to do that ourselves. I understand the visitors center offers a wonderful bus tour 旅行, 观光 .Q: What does the man suggest they do?PART BPassage I:People in the US get a two-week paid 有报酬的;领取报酬的 vacation from their job every year. Most British people have four or five weeks paid h

48、oliday a year. Americans often complain 抱怨, 诉苦; 投诉 that two weeks is not enough especially when they hear about the longer holidays that Europeans enjoy. In addition, there are eight days in each European country, which are public holidays (the British call Bank Holiday) and many of these fall on 落到, 轮到 a Monday giving people a long weekend.What do people do in Britain and the US when they are on holidays? In the US, outdoor vacations are popular, for example, at the Grand Canyon 峡谷 or Yellowstone or other national parks or forests. Young people may go walking