河海大学听力原文下1.docx

1、河海大学听力原文下1LESSON ONE Resources and Energy PART A 1. 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? 2. W: Does Professor Ford always come to class? M: Is ice cold? Q: What do you le

2、arn about Professor Ford? 3. 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? 4. M: Hey? John! John! W: Save your breath. Hes out of earshot. Q: What is true about John, according to the woman? 5. W: You only have water

3、to serve your guests? M: This isnt just water. This is imported mineral water. Q: What is the implication of the woman? 6. M: Could I borrow a twenty 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? 7. M: Jean, didnt you

4、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. It just slipped my mind. Q: Why didnt the woman return the mans calls? 8. W: Im sorry, sir, but youre allowed only one piece of luggage on the plane. Youll have to check in

5、one of your suitcases at the package counter. M: Actually, one of these belongs to the woman up ahead. Im just giving her a hand. Q: Why is the man carrying an extra suitcase? 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 bett

6、er drive. Q: What does the man think the woman should do? 10. 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? 11. W: Arent

7、 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? 12. M: prof. Jones, last night when I was putting the finishing touches on my paper that electrical storm completely wiped out my

8、 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 probably allow the student to do? 13. W: Do you know if Mary has come by th

9、e office this morning? M: I just got here myself, so Im not the one to ask. Q: What does the woman want to know? 14. M: I really enjoyed that 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 thi

10、ng. Q: What does the woman mean? 15. W: Take two of these pills three times a day and you shouldnt take them on an empty stomach. M: What if I dont have an appetite? Q: What can be inferred about the man? PART B Passage I: The population of the world has been increasing faster and faster. In 10,000

11、B.C., there were probably 10 million people. In A.D. 1, there were 300 million. 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

12、 is expected to reach 10 billion. Does the earth have enough natural resources 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 perce

13、ntage of the worlds population, use most of the resources. If these resources 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

14、 used for farming and another 20 percent for raising animals. It is possible 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

15、all know that there is a limited amount of petroleum. There are also limits 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 p

16、eople the earth can support, but it will help everyone if we can limit population growth before serious shortages develop. The problem is how to do it. 1. Between 1990 and 2000, what changes did the world population have? 2. According to some scientists, which of the following is true? 3. Why cant m

17、ost of the earths water be used? 4. 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. 2.It is expected to be 10 billion.3.If the resources could be distributed m

18、ore 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 Testament when God punished man with 40 days and 40 nights of rain, water sup

19、plies 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 agriculture, industrialization, and higher living standards demand more fres

20、h 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. They have only 15 to 20 years left before their agriculture, and ultimately thei

21、r 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 has 4,000, and Syria has little more than 2,800. Egypts potential is only 1,1

22、00. 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 crisis. Inefficiency is another, as is the reluctance of some water-poor natio

23、ns 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 159 million. But in this patchwork of ethnic and religious rivalries, the wat

24、er 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 supply its own truth.1. When does the rainfall come in the Middle East?2. What

25、 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 experts suggestion, what should the nations do in order to avoid a water cri

26、sis ? II 1) 10,000 2) 5,500 3) 4,000 5) Egypt Part D 2) glory, 4) trust, 6) significance, 8) anguish, 10) spirit, 12) alone, 14) room, 16) honor, 4) More than 2,800 6) 460 7) Less than 260 1) award, 3) profit, 5) dedication, 7) moment, 9) physical, 11) conflict, 13)worth, 15) heart, 17) compassion,

27、18) curse, 19) lust, 20) value Lesson Two crime and punishment 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 good thing you called. I thought it was 4:15 today. Q: Why is the office callin

28、g 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 class project for economics. M: I have a class in a few minutes. Why dont you c

29、ome 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 drowsy. Q: What do you learn about the woman? 5. M: Bill Smith has volunteered t

30、o 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? W: Im afraid I just ran out of film. Q: What problem does the woman have? 7

31、. 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 my car window open. Q: What will the man probably do next? 9. W: How does y

32、our 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 buying 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 ju