新发展大学英语《听力教程4》参考答案文档格式.docx

1、There are positive effects and negative effects of living in the suburbs.Positive effects: 1. The air might be cleaner. 2. There are more trees and less traffic congestion.3. Youll probably have a garden. Negative effects:1. Most people drive more and walk less. 2. Youll have little time for cooking

2、 and thus rely heavily on junk food. ScriptIn the suburbs the air might be cleaner, as there are more trees and less traffic congestion. Better still youll probably have a garden, which most inner-city dwellers dont. Gardening is a healthy activity for you, and your children have the chance to play

3、outside every day. This is a lot better for them than playing computer games all day because there is nowhere to go.The disadvantages of living in the suburbs are the flip side of the city advantages. Most people living in the suburbs end up driving more and walking less, as nothing is particularly

4、close. This leads to weight gain and general lack of fitness. Those medium sized journeys that suburb dwellers need to do could be done on a bicycle, although this is not always practical or even possible.A less obvious effect of having to commute is little time for cooking. If a considerable portio

5、n of your time is spent getting to and from work, it is tempting to rely heavily on junk food, ready meals and takeaways. None of these is very healthy and too many can lead to obesity and the associated health problems. Listening TasksTask 1 Understanding Short Conversations1. C 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. A

6、 6. C 7. A 8. C 9. D 10. B 1. W: Did you watch the 7 oclock program on channel 2 yesterday evening? I was about to watch it when someone came to see me.M: Yeah! It reported some major breakthrough in cancer research. People over 40 would find the program worth watching.Q: What do we learn from the c

7、onversation about the TV program?2. W: Dont wolf down your lunch. Its not good for you. OK, Mom, but the boys will be here any minute, and I dont want to miss the game. What did the woman ask her son not to do?3. M: Is that optional course as hard as everybody says?W: Its actually even worse, believ

8、e it or not. What does the woman say about the course?4. M: I havent got my scores on the GRE test yet. Do you think I should call to make inquiries? There is no hurry. The test scores are released at least eight weeks after the test. What does the woman advise the man to do?5. M: Hurry, there is a

9、bus coming. Why run? There will be another one in two or three minutes. What does the woman mean?6. M: The taxi is waiting downstairs. Lets hurry. Wait a minute. Ill take some food with us. I dont like the meal served on the train. What are the speakers probably going to do?7. W: Are you still teach

10、ing at the junior high school? Not since July. My brother and I opened a restaurant as soon as he got out of the army. What do we learn about the man from the conversation?8. M: Hi, Susan! Have you finished reading the book Professor Johnson recommended? Oh, I havent read it through the way I read a

11、 novel. I just read a few chapters which interested me.9. W: Good afternoon, Im calling to inquire about the four-bedroom house you advertised in the newspaper. I am sorry, but its already sold. What do we learn about the house from the conversation?10. M: I hear you drive a long way to work everyda

12、y. Oh, yes. Its about sixty miles. But it doesnt seem that far. The road is not bad, and theres not much traffic. How does the woman feel about driving to work?Task 2 Understanding a Long Conversation1. A 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. A Hello. Im calling about the apartment you advertised. Yes. What kind of apa

13、rtment are you interested in? Im interested in a one-bed room. Do you have any available? Yes. I have one. When do you need it? Sometime around next week. What can you tell me about this apartment? Well, its a one-bedroom apartment. The monthly rent is $650, with a $300 security deposit. You pay ele

14、ctricity only. Gas and water is included. Both the heat and stove are gas. Let me see, what else. Oh! Youll be assigned a sheltered parking space at no extra charge. And thats probably it. Sounds good. May I come over tomorrow to take a look? Sure. What time would you like to come? How about 10 a.m.

15、? Good. May I have your name, please? My name is Blanca. Thanks for calling, Blanca. Ill see you tomorrow.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. What kind of apartment is the woman interested in?2. When does the woman need the apartment?3. How much is the rent per month?4. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the