春中口听力原文完整版.docx

1、春中口听力原文完整版2008春中口听力原文完整版Spot Dictation:Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the ward or words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in you ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember

2、 you will hear the passage only once.How did the Olympic Games start? In ancient Greece, athletic festivals were very important and have strong religious associations. Originally, the festival was held in honor of Zeus, the supreme God in Greek mythology. Eventually, the Olympian athletic festival h

3、ad lost its local and national characters and became an international event. No one knows exactly how far back the Olympic Games go, but some scholars recorded date from 776 BC. According to some scholars, at first, the only Olympic event was 200-yard dash, called a stadium and that was the only eve

4、nt until 724BC. After that, other field events were added and 16 years later in 708BC, the pentathlon was added and wrestling became part of the Games. This Pentathlon was a five-event match, which consisted of running, wrestling, leaping, throwing the discus and hurling the javelin. The Games were

5、held every four years and after an uninterrupted history of 1170 years, the Games were abolished in AD394, the Christian era, because of the pagan origin. It was over 1500 years before there was another such international athletic gathering. In 1896, the first of the modern summer games opened in At

6、hens, Greece. Nowadays the Games are held in different countries in turn. The host country provides vast facilities, such as stadiums and living accommodation. Many more sports are represented, including the very celebrated event, the marathon races. The Olympics start with the arrival in the stadiu

7、m of a torch , lighted on Mount Olympics by the suns rays. The torch is carried by a succession of runners to the stadium. The Olympic flame symbolizes the continuation of the ancient Greek athletic ideals and it burns throughout the Games until the closing ceremony. The well-known Olympic flag, how

8、ever, is a modern conception. The five interlocking rings symbolize the uniting of all five continents, participating in the Games.Listening ComprehensionI. StatementsDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken only once, and you will

9、 not find them written on the paper; so you must listen carefully. When you hear a statement, read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. They write the letter of the answer you have chosen is the corresponding space in your ANSEER BOOKLET.Sent

10、ence No. 1Diana is working as a sales person for an insurance company this summer. It is a tough job, and she gets to be outdoors from time to time, but the pay is decentSentence No. 2Please dont get annoyed over what I said now; Im just worried about the delay. In no way do I blame you for what hap

11、pened. You have tried your best. Sentence No. 3Mrs. Green called the after-sales service agency and had her almost new refrigerator repaired for free because its still under warrantee.Sentence No. 4George is a true pal; he is ready to offer any kind of assistance whenever you are in need. Friends li

12、ke him are few and far between! Sentence No. 5Unless the whole production cost could be reduced to a reasonable limit, the company would have to double its budget by next year. Sentence No. 6If the goods could not arrive in time for the Christmas rush, good quality and competitive price would mean n

13、othing at all.Sentence No. 7Well, I am sure we can work something out, but its almost dinner time. May I suggest that we come back tomorrow, say 9 oclock to continue the talk?Sentence No. 8If our products are to compete on the international market, advanced technology is a key element. The higher th

14、e technology, the better the products, and the greater the competitiveness. Sentence No. 9The fact that Mr. Parkinson is a high ranking CEO doesnt mean that he can advice you about finance and investment questions.Sentence No. 10In this county, the total number of people over 65 years old is 23 mill

15、ion today, but it will swell to 45 million by the year 2020.Talks and ConversationsDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks and conversations. After each of these, you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully, because you will hear the talk or conversation and quest

16、ions only once. When you hear a question, read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Q11-14Now , you are looking for a flat in this area, correct? Yeah, thats right.A

17、nd, how much are you prepared to pay?Well, I can pay up to six hundred pounds a month if I have to.Well, there are some very reasonable apartments for around five hundred pounds.Are there?It depends on the size, of course. We have flats that cant be rented for only four hundred pounds a month. What

18、size did you have in mind? I mean how many bedrooms? How much space, ect. , do you need?We need at least three bedrooms, as we have two children and my mother-in-law lives with us. She is a widow now and cant stand living alone, you know.Well, Ive got just the place for you, a nice flat near Station

19、 Street. Oh, yes, I know Station Street quite well. Its very convenient for transportation and shopping. Its handy to almost everything. Very good position indeed.Now, how big is this house? How many rooms are there? There are seven including the bathroom.Sounds like there is plenty of room, all rig

20、ht? But just a minute, how much is the rent?And thats the best part. Its only four hundred and fifty pounds a month. Would you like me to run you around.Why not? Sounds like just what Im looking for.Yeah, could be your lucky day.Questions：11. How much is the man going to pay for the flat?12. What do

21、es the man know about the Station Street?13. Why does the man need a flat with three bedrooms?14. According to the woman, what is the best part of the flat at issue?Q15-18 Will you enjoy a cup of orange juice every morning? My advice is please make sure that you do so. Orange juice is an integral pa

22、rt of a healthy diet. Today the flavor of orange is the worlds third favorite flavor next to chocolate and vanilla. As a common kind of fruits, the orange has additional nutritional contents than other citrus fruits. The major nutritional content in oranges is vitamin C. As a whole, the vitamin C co

23、ntent in orange fruits can keep your immune system strong and healthy. Another nutritional content in oranges is calcium. It can ensure strong teeth and bone. Calcium also supports to maintain a healthy blood pressure level. Calcium in oranges also assists for a healthy muscle function. The health b

24、enefits of the orange never end here. A daily glass of orange juice can help prevent the recurrence of kidney stones, better that other citrus fruit juices, such as lemonade. The fiber in the orange reduces high cholesterol level in the body. The natural food sugar, fructose in the orange controls t

25、he rising blood sugar levels after a meal. So next time you go to a supermarket or dine in a restaurant, make sure that you buy and have that delicious food as a part of your everyday diet.Questions: 15. What is the main idea of this talk?16. According to the talk, which of the following is the worl

26、ds first favorite flavor?17. What is good about vitamin C in the orange?18. Which of the following assists for a healthy muscle function?Q1922George, as a university student, youve been here for almost a year. Do you miss your home cooking a lot? Or are you getting used to our English food? Oh there

27、 are quite a lot of dishes I miss very much indeed. You see in my country we have a much greater variety of dishes, but I must say English food is much better than I thought it was going to be. Really, what are your favorite English dishes?Well, first of all I think the quality of your food is excel

28、lent. Your dairy products are so fresh and your meat is usually so tender. For example, the strawberry yoghurt and pork rib chop. And there is so much to choose from (in) the shops.Yes, but what English dishes do you particularly like? Or dont you like any of them?Well, Im a little tired of your fis

29、hing chips, and roast beef and Yorkshire pudding is only good when properly cooked at home. I dont like the way you cook your vegetables, either. And.So you dont really like any of our food, do you?Oh, no. I didnt say that.Well.Im very fond of the steak and kidney pudding you make. And I like your a

30、pple pies. You know, all the home-made stuff. Its very nice of you to say so.And I think your cooked breakfasts are simply marvelous. Nothing like them where I come from. Questions:Question 19 What is the man doing at the moment?Question 20 What does the man think of the English food?Question 21Whic

31、h of the following statements is true about the man?Question 22According to the man, why does he like the steak and kidney pudding so much?Q23-26More often than not, Ive been asked by my students this question: how can I improve my listening skills? Let me first cite a very common instance of poor l

32、istening at this school. You dont know how it happened. You know you were paying attention when your history class started. But somewhere along the way your eyes glazed over and the teachers voice became a dull hum in the background of your mind. When you finally shook yourself out of your trends, he was asking you a question, So what happened at Hastings in the year of 1066? Once again, poor listening has you in hot water. As listeners, we tend to think that the responsibility for a successful co