新世纪研究生公共英语教材听说（上）[全]原文、解析、答案

W: no wonder不足为奇.

Q: What is the woman reaction to the man says? C She isn’t surprised

14. M: You've certainly无疑地; 确定地；肯定地been reading that one page for a long time now. W: Well, I'm being tested on it tomorrow. Q: What does the woman imply暗示? C she needs to read the page carefully

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 don't 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? B Send the new students on a bus tour of city PART B Passage 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 holiday 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 or camping 宿营, 露营in the mountains. Many people have small trailers拖车, 挂车 in which to travel, or if they are in a car, they may stay at motels汽车旅馆 on the journey旅行; 行程;. Disneyland and Disney world are also popular and people can go skiing in the Rocky洛矶Mountains of

Colorado科罗拉多州, Wyoming怀俄明州and Montana蒙大纳(美国州名). Some children go to summer camp for a holiday during the summer vacation from school, where they do special activities, such as sports or crafts技巧；技能；技艺. When Americans want a holiday for fun in the sun, they usually go to Florida, Hawaii, Mexico or the Caribbean. They may go to Europe for culture, for example, to see art, plays, and places of historic历史上著名（或重要）的interest. In Britain, many people like to go to the seaside for holidays. There are places near the sea, such as Backpool, Scarborough斯卡波罗and Bournemouth伯恩茅斯, where there is plenty充裕, 大量, 富庶to do even when it rains. People also like to go to the country, especially to walk, in places like Scotland, Wales and the Lake湖泊District. When the British go abroad they usually want to go somewhere warm. Spain and the Spanish islands of Majorea and Ibiza伊比沙岛are popular as are other places in southern Europe. For skiing, people often go to the Alps阿尔卑斯山. 1. How long a paid vacation can Americans enjoy every year?

A Two weeks

2. How many days are there about public holidays for Europeans in a year? C Eight days

3. Where do Americans usually go for fun in the sun? D Florida

4. Where do Americans usually spend their holidays for culture? C Europe

5. British people usually go to Spain for holidays. What for? B For skiing Passage II:

Every country in the world celebrates New Year but not everyone does it on the same day. The countries of North and South America and Europe welcome the New Year on January 1. This practice began with the Romans. Julius Caesar, a Roman ruler, changed the date of the

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New Year from the first day of March to the first day of January. In the Middle East, New Year is on the day when spring begins. People in China celebrate it on the Spring Festival, which is the first day of their lunar [?lju:n?] 月的, 月球的;按阴历的calendar[?k?lind?] 日历, 月历. The Spring Festival usually comes between D To drive a way evil spirits from their home 4. According to the speaker, how do the children in Denmark celebrate the New Year?

A They throw broken piece of jars or pots against the sides of friends’ houses

5. In which country do children receive gifts of money January 21 and February 19. Rosh Hashana犹太新年, on New Year's Day? which is the Jewish New Year, comes at the end of B Italy

summer.

important festival of the year in France. In all of these cultures, there is a tradition of making noise. People made noise in ancient times to drive away

the evil邪恶的, 坏的，恶毒的spirits神灵, 幽灵 from home. Today ,many people do it with fire-works. In Japan, people go from house to house making noise with drums 鼓, 鼓状物 and bamboo竹, 竹竿sticks棍, 棒. Young people in Denmark丹麦 throw broken pieces of jars罐子, 广口瓶 or pots against the sides of friends' houses.

In the United States, many people stay up until midnight on New Year's Eve前日, 前夕to watch the clock pass from one year to the next. Friends often gather together at a party on New Year's Eve, and when the New Year comes, all ring环状物, 圆圈bells钟, 铃, 电铃, blow吹horns[h?:n]号, 号角, blow whistle哨子, 汽笛songs, and kiss each other.

In many European countries, families start the new year by first attending church services, which is followed by paying calls on friends and relatives. Italian boys and girls receive gifts of money on New Year's Day. New Year's Day is more joyful快乐的, 高兴的than Christmas圣诞节in France and Scotland. In these countries Christmas is a religious holiday only, while the New Year is the time for gifts-giving, parties, and visits. 1. Who changed the date of the New Year from March 1 to January 17 A Roman ruler

2. When does the Jewish New Year begin? D At the end of summer

3. Why did people make noise in ancient times when they celebrated the New Year?

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Lesson 3 Economy

1. W: The report says all departments are making a profit except the Asian department.

M: Well, Mr. Smith seems to be the wrong person to head that department. One more step wrong and he will be removed from that office.

Q: What do we learn from the conversation? A.Mr.Smith will be replaced if he makes another mistake.

2. W: During the last thunderstorm, I noticed several leaks in my bedroom ceiling and they really caused a mess.

M: Maybe you have some broken tiles. I have the phone number of a good roofing company that could do a good repair job for you at a reasonable price.

Q: What can we conclude from this conversation? A.The roof of the woman’s house needs to be repaired.

3. W: How did you do on the math exam, John? M: I barely made it. It was just a passing score but better than I had expected.

Q: What do we learn from the conversation? B.John did better than he thought he was able to. 4. M: I wonder what makes Mother so upset these days? W: Father is canceling his vacation trip. He promised to take her abroad last year, but the company is again asking father to postpone his vacation. Q: Why is their mother unhappy?

A.Their father is unable to keep his promise. 5. W: Friday's speaker is supposed to be wonderful. Are you attending the seminar that day?

M: Yes, but I haven't been able to get a ticket yet. Since the lecture is open to the public, I imagine the tickets may have already been sold out.

Q: Why is the man afraid he won't be able to attend the seminar?

D.He thinks that there might not be an more tickets available.

6. M: Could you lend me your biology notes? W: Do you think you'll be able to make out my handwriting?

Q: What does the woman imply about the notes? C.They might be hard to read.

7. W: Did you pick up my books from Ron's house? M: Sorry. It slipped my mind. Q: What does the man mean? B.He forgot to get the books.

8. W: Would you like to go to the movies with us tonight?

M: To the movies? Tonight is the biggest concert of the year.

Q: What does the man likely to do at that night? A.He is likely to go to the concert.

9. M: Just one person in the whole class got an A on the test! YOU!

W: ALL RIGHT!!!

Q: What does the woman feel on hear what the man says?

D.She is very pleased.

10. W: We are having a party at our house on the weekend of the 30th. Would you like to join us? M: That sounds like a lot of fun. But I'll need to check my calendar first.

Q: What does the man imply? B.He may already have plans.

11. M: I've been running a mile every afternoon for the past month. But I still haven't been able to lose more than a pound or two. I wonder if it's worth it.

W: Oh, don't give up now. It always seems hard when you are just starting out.

Q: What does the man do according to the woman’s advice?

D.Continue his exercise program.

12. M: I'm going to the vegetable stand today. Can I pick up anything for you?

W: No, thanks. I just came back from the market myself.

Q: Why does the woman decline the man’s offer? C.She has been to the market.

13. M: I don't understand why I received such a low grade on my term paper.

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W: You should make an appointment with the professor to discuss it.

Q: What does the woman suggest the man do? A.See his professor about the paper.

14. M: The sound of all that traffic is driving me out of my mind.

W: It is had. But the highway will reopen tomorrow, then we won't have all those cars passing by any more. Q: What does the woman imply?

D.The traffic won’t detour after the following day. 15. W: I invited your mother to lunch yesterday. But she said she didn't have any free time. M: Yeah. She just got a new job. Q: What does the man mean? D.His mother’s new job keeps her busy. Passage I:

Established on January 1, 1995, World Trade

Organization is the successor to the General Agreement on Tariffs（关税） and Trade (GATT). It exists to promote a free-market international trade system. The WTO promotes trade by: 1. reducing tariffs;

2. prohibiting import or export bans or quotas（定量）; 3. eliminating discrimination against foreign products and services;

4. eliminating other impediments to trade, commonly called \

With China's successful entry into WTO in Nov 2001, it currently has 135 member countries, accounting for over 90% of world trade. Over 30 others are negotiating membership. The WTO's top-level decision-making body is the ministerial conference which meets at least once every two years. Over three-quarters of WTO members are developing countries. Special provisions for these members are included in the WTO's agreements. GATT is now the WTO's principal rule-book. Decisions are made by the entire membership by consensus or majority vote. The WTO's agreements have been ratified in all members' parliaments. If a trade barrier is found to be unfair, the WTO can authorize the imposition of trade sanctions to force a change in that

country's law. The WTO exempts trade barriers which are designed to conserve natural resources or protect health.

Critics say the WTO credits agreements are skewed in favor of rich countries. The west may preach trade liberalization, but it has used negotiations to prize third world market while keeping its own barriers intact. 1.When was the World Trade Organization established? B.On January 1,1995.

2. What is the aim of establishing the WTO? D.To promote a free-market international trade system.

3. According to the passage, how many member countries does the WTO currently have? A.134.

4. Which of the following statements is NOT true? C.The WTO’s top level decision-making body meets at least once each year.

5. What does the WTO do if a trade barrier is found to be unfair in a certain country?

A.The WTO authorizes the imposition of trade sanctions on the country.

1.GATT, 2.over 90%, 3.the ministerial conference, 4.conserve natural resources, protect health, 5.in favor of rich countries. Passage II

World financial circles affirm that this year has witnessed the most forceful economic growth over the past 13 years. The growth rate is expected to reach 4.7 percent, much higher than the 2.5 percent in 1998 and the 3.3 percent in 1999. The average economic growth rate of developed countries may reach 4.2 percent this year. The US economy continues to lead the tide of the world economic growth, with its economic growth rate getting close to 5.2 percent. The European economic situation is also better than that in previous years, and the average growth rate of the 11 countries in the Euro zone is to reach 3.5 percent. The Japanese economy has freed itself from a slump, and its growth rate this year may reach 1.9 percent, higher than the average growth rate in the past 10 years.

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