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成熙英语
中级班
听力脚本（剑桥二）
the
Ice
(1)
Oh,I’m really
sorry:
Ted: Oh,
I'm really sorry. Are you OK?
Ana: I'm fine. But I'm not very good at
this.
Ted: Neither am I.
Say, are you from South America?
Ana: Yes, I am originally. I was born
in Argentina.
Ted: Did you
grow up there?
Ana: Yes, I
did, but my family moved here eight years ago when
I was in high school.
Ted:
And where did you learn to rollarblade?
Ana: Here in the park. This is only my
s econd time.
Ted: Well,
it's my first time. Can you give me some
lessons?
Ana: Sure. Just
follow me.
Ted : By the way,
my name is Ted.
Ana: And I'm
Ana. Nice to meet you.
(2) Hey, hey! that was
fun
Ted: Hey,
hey! that was fun. Thank you for the
lesson!
Ana: No problem. So,
tell me a little about yourself. What do you
do?
Ted: I work in a travel
agency.
Ana: Really! What do
you do there?
Ted: I'm in
charge of their computers.
Ana: Oh, so you're a computer
specialist.
Ted: Well, sort
of. Yeah, I guess so.
Ana:
That's great. Then maybe you can give me some help
with a computer course I'm taking.
Ted: Oh, sure...But only if you promise
to give me some more rollarblading
lessons.
Ana: It's a
deal!
(3) Yuhong the Immigrant.
Interviewer: Where are you
from originally, Yu Hong?
Yu
Hong: I'm from China...from near
Shanghai.
Interviewer: And
when did you move here?
Yu
Hong: I came here after I graduated from college.
That was in 1992.
Interviewer: And what do you do
now?
Yu Hong: I'm a
transportation engineer.
Interviewer: I see. So you 're an
immigrant to the United States.
Yu Hong: Yes, that's right.
Interviewer: What are some of
difficulties of being an immigrant in the
U.S.?
Yu Hong: Oh, that's
not an easy question to answer. There are so many
things, really. I guess
one of the
biggest difficulties is that I don't have any
relatives here. I mean, I have a lot of
friends,
but
that's
not
the
same
thing.
In
China,
on
the
holidays
or
the
weekend,
we
visit
relatives. It isn't the same
here.
Interviewer: And what
do you miss the most from home?
Yu Hong: Oh, that's easy: my mom's
soup! She makes great soup. I really miss my
mother's
cooking.
(4) Childhood
Memories A
A:
Hey! Are these pictures of you when you were a
kid?
B: Yeah! That's me in
front of my uncle's beach house. When I was a kid,
we used to spend
two weeks every
summer.
A: Wow, I bet that
was fun!
B: Yeah. We always
had a great time. Every day we used to get up
early and walk along the
beach. I have
a great shell collection. In fact, I think it's
still up in the attic!
A:
Hey, I used to collect shells, too, when I was a
kid. But my parents threw them out!
(5) Childhood
Memories B
A:
You know what I remember most about growing
up?
B: What?
A: Visiting my grandparent's house… you
know, on holidays and stuff. They lived way out in
the country, and my granddad had a
horse named Blackie. He taught me how to ride. I
just
love
that
horse
-
and
she
loved
me,
too!
I
used
to
really
enjoy
spending
time
at
my
grandparent's house. And
every time I came back, Blackie remembered
me.
B: Ah,
memories!
Places
(1) Living Places A
A: The neighborhood sure
has changed!
B: What was
this place like before, Grandpa?
A: Well, there used to be a grocery
store right here on this corner. Hmm. It was
pretty quiet.
Not many people lived
here then.
B: These days,
the population is growing fast.
A: Yeah. I bet they'll tear down all
these old buildings soon. In a few years, there
will be just
malls and
high
-
rise
apartments.
B: Hey, that
doesn't sound too bad!
A:
No, but I'll miss the old days.
(2) Living Places
B
A: Creative
Rentals. Good morning.
B:
Hello. I'm calling about the apartment you have
for rent.
A: Yes. What can I
tell you about it?
B: Where
is it, exactly?
A: It's on
King Street, just off the freeway.
B: Oh, near the freeway. Can you hear
the traffic?
A:
Yes,
I'm
afraid
you
do
hear
some.
But
the
apartment
has
lots
of
space.
It
has
three
bedrooms and a very large living
room
B: I see. And is it in
a new building?
A: Well, the
building is about fifty years old.
B: Uh
-
huh. Well,
I'll think about it.
A: OK.
Thanks for calling.
B: Thank
you. Bye
(3)
Living Places C
A: Hello
？
B: Hello. Is the apartment you're
advertising still available?
A: Yes, it is.
B:
Can you tell me a little about it?
A: Well, it's a perfect apartment for
one person. It's one room with a kitchen at one
end.
B: I see. And is it far
away from the subway?
A:
There's
a
subway
station
just
down
the
street.
Actually,
the
apartment
is
located
right
downtown, so you step out of the
building and there are stores and restaurants
everywhere.
But it's on a high floor,
so you don't hear any street or traffic
noise.
B: It sounds like
just the kind of place I'm looking for. I'd like
to come see it, please.
A:
Sure. Let me give you the address.
(4) Apartment Hunting
A
A: What do you
think?
B: Well, it has just
as many bedroom as the last apartment. And the
living room is huge.
C: But
the bedroom are too small. And there isn't enough
closet space for my clothes.
A: And it's not as cheap as the last
apartment we saw.
B: But
that apartment was dark and dingy. And it was in a
dangerous neighborhood.
A:
Let's see if the real estate agent has something
else to show us.
(5) Apartment Hunting B
A: Well, how do you like
this space, then?
C: Oh,
it's much better than that other one. The thing I
like best is the bedrooms. They are too
huge!
B: Yes,
they are nice and big.
C:
And there are two bathrooms! I could have my own
bathroom!
B: Yes, I guess
you could.
C: The only
problem is the color of the living room. I really
don't like those dark green walls.
A: Oh, I'm sure we can change the color
if we want to.
Day
(1) Halloween A
A: Did you know next week
is Halloween? It's on October 31
B: So what do you do on Halloween? We
don't have that holiday in Russia.
A: Well, it's a day when kids dress up
in masks and costumes. They knock on people's
doors
and ask for candy by saying
words“Trick or treat!”
B:
Hmm. Sounds interesting.
A:
But it's not just for kids. Lots of people have
costume parties. Hey… my friend Pete is
having a party. Would you like to
go?
B: Sure. I'd love
to.
(2)
Halloween B
A:
So are we going to wear costumes to the
party?
B: Of course. That's
half the fun. Last year I rented this great
Dracula costume, and this year
I'm
going as a clown.
A: A
clown? Yes, you would make a good
clown.
B: Hey!
A: Oh, I'm just kidding. What about me?
What kind of costume should I wear?
B: Why don't you go as a witch? I saw a
terrific witch outfit at the costume
store.
A: A witch… yeah,
that's a good idea. So after I scare people, you
can make them laugh.
(3) Japanese Wedding A
A: You look beautiful in
that kimono, Mari. Is this your wedding
photo?
B: Yes, it
is.
A: Do most Japanese
women wear kimonos when they get
married?
B: Yes, many of
them do. Then after the wedding ceremony, the
bride usually changes into a
Western
bridal dress during the reception.
A: Oh, I didn't know that.
(4) Japanese Wedding
B
A: Did you get
married in a church, Mari?
B: No, the ceremony was held at a
shrine.
A: Oh, a
shrine…
B: Yes, we were
married by a priest in a traditional Shinto
ceremony.
A: Hmm. And who
went to the ceremony?
B:
Well,
only
the
immediate
family
attended
the
ceremony…
you
know,
our
parents,
grandparents,
brothers and sisters…
A: And
what about the reception? What was that
like?
B: Lots of friends and
relatives came to the reception…about a hundred
people. And the first
thing happened
was that the main guests gave formal
speeches.
A:
Speeches?
B:
Yes,
and then after that,
all
the
guests
were
served
a
formal
meal.
While
everyone
was
eating
and
drinking,
lots
of
other
guests
gave
short
speeches
or
sang
songs.
Some
of
the
speeches
were funny.
A: Sounds like
fun!
B: Yes, the songs and
speeches are all part of the entertainment during
a wedding reception.
And
then,
at
the
end
of
the
reception,
each
guest
received
a
present
for
coming
to
the
wedding.
A: A
present from the bride and groom?
B: Yes, it's a Japanese
custom.
A: What a nice
custom!
ins and Excuses
(1)
Household Chores
A
A:
Jason…Jason! Turn down the TV a little,
please.
B: Oh, but this is
my favorite program!
A: I
know. But it's too loud.
B:
OK. I'll turn it down.
A:
That's better. Thanks.
B:
Lisa, please pick up your things.
A: They're all over the living room
floor.
B: In a minute, Mom.
I'm on the phone.
A: OK. But
do it as soon as you hang up.
B: Sure. No problem.
A: Goodness! Were we like this when we
were kids?
B:
Definitely!
(2)
Household Chores
B
A: Have you noticed how forgetful Dad
is getting? He's always forgetting where his car
keys
are. It drives me
crazy.
B: And he can never
find his glasses either.
A:
I know.
B: You know what
drives me crazy about Mom?
A: What?
B: Those
awful talk shows she watches on TV
. She
just loves them.
A: Yeah, I
think she watches them for hours
everyday.
B: Oh, well. I
guess they're just getting old. I hope I never get
like that.
A: Me, too. Hey,
let's go and play a video game.
B: Great idea. By the way, have you
seen my glasses anywhere?
(3) Household Chores C
[1]
A: James, please turn that
down…James!
B: Yes,
Mom?
A: Turn that down. It's
much too loud.
B: Sorry,
Mom. I had it turned up because I wanted to hear
the game.
[2]
A: Molly, put
the groceries away, please. There's ice cream in
one of the bags.
B: I can't
right now, Dad. I'm doing my homework.
[3]
A: What's this, James!
B: Yeah, Mom?
A:
Why are there all these wet towels on the bathroom
floor? Please pick them up and hang
them up to dry.
B: Gosh, I'm really sorry, Mom. I
forgot all about them.
[4]
A: Justin, come help me. We need to
wash these dishes before your mother gets
home.
B: Oh, Dad. I'd like
to help, but I have to call Laurie. It's really
important.
[5]
A: Aimee, I think the dog
is trying to tell you something!
B: Well, I can't possibly take him out
right now. I'm doing my nails
(4) Apologies
A
A: Hi. I'm
your new neighbor, George Rivera. I live next
door.
B: Oh, hi. I'm
Stephanie Lee.
A: So, you
just moved in? Do you need anything?
B: Not right now. But
thanks.
A: Well, let me know
if you do. Um, by the way, would you mind turning
your stereo down?
The walls are really
thin, so the sound goes right through to my
apartment.
B: Oh, I'm sorry!
I didn't realize that. I'll make sure to keep the
volume down. Oh, by the way,
is there a
good Italian restaurant in the neighborhood?
A: Yeah. There's a great
one a couple of blocks from here. Try their
lasagna. It's delicious!
(5)
Apologies B
A:
Hello. I'm sorry to bother you, but I think your
car is parked in my space downstairs.
B: Really?
A:
Yes. Do you drive a blue Honda?
B: Yes, I do.
A:
Well, there's a blue Honda parked in space 13 and
that's my space.
B: Oh, I'm
so sorry. My son must have put it in the wrong
space. Ours is the one right next to
yours
-
number 12.
Let me get my keys, and I'll go right down and
move the car.
A:
Thanks.
B: And I'll make
sure my son doesn't do it again.
A: I appreciate it.
(6) Apologies
C
A: Gee, Bob, you're really
late. You said you'd be here at six, and look at
the time: It's almost
six
thirty!
B: I'm really sorry.
Tell you what: I'll pay for dinner.
A: Oh, it's all right. You don't have
to do that.
B: No, I want to
pay. You had to wait for me almost half an
hour.
A: Well, hey,
OK
-
if you insist.
Thanks!
A: Hi, Sally. What happened to you on
Sunday?
B: Sunday? What do
you mean?
A: You don't
remember? I had a party, and I invited
you.
B: Oh, gosh. Of course
you did
-
and I completely
forgot about it. I was busy all day helping
my brother with his car, and I guess I
just forgot. Sorry. How did the party go,
anyway?
A: It was great, but
we missed you.
B: Gee, now I
really feel bad.
5.
Transportation
(1)
Transportation Problems A
A: Why is there never a bus
when you want one?
B: Good
question. There aren't enough buses on this
route.
A: Sometimes I feel
like writing a letter to the paper.
B: Good idea. You should say that we
need more subway lines, too.
A: Yeah. There should be more public
transportation in genral.
B:
And fewer cars! There's too much
traffic.
A: Say, is that our
bus coming?
B: Yes, it is.
But look. It's full!
A: Oh,
no! Let's go and get a cup of coffee. We can talk
about this letter I'm going to write.
(2)
Transportation Problems B
A: So you are really going to write a
letter to the paper?
B:
Sure. I'm going to say something about the buses.
They're too old. We need more modern
buses… nice
air
-
conditioned
ones.
B: And they need to
put more buses on the road.
A: Right. And there are too many cars
downtown, and there isn't enough
parking.
B: That's for sure.
It's impossible to find a parking space downtown
these days.
A: I think they
should ban private cars downtown between nine and
five.
B:
Oh,
you
mean
they
shouldn't
allow
any
cars
except
taxis
and
buses
during
the
regular
workday. Hmm… that
sounds like a really good idea.
(3)
Transportation Problems C
A: How long have you been
living here?
B: Oh, for over
twenty years.
A: And have
you noticed a lot of changes during that
time?
B: Oh, yes, quite a
few. This is a much nicer place to live now than
it used to be. It's much
greener.
When
I
first
moved
here,
there
weren't
many
trees
around.
But
over
the
last
few
years, the city has
planted trees everywhere. It's made such a
difference.
(4)
Transportation Problems D
A: How do you like living
here?
B:
Well,
it's
an
interesting
city.
But
you
really
need
a
car
here;
otherwise,
you
can't
go
anywhere. There used to be a good bus
system, but there isn't anymore.
A: Why is that?
B: Oh, I think they expect everyone to
have a car, so they don't bother to provide decent
bus
service. It's getting worse and
worse. These days, you have to wait for ages for a
bus. And
when one finally shows up,
it's usually full!
(5) Solution
Singapore
Quite
a
number
of
things
have
been
done
to
help
solve
traffic
problems
in
Singapore.
For
example, motorists must buy a special
pass if they want to drive into the downtown
business
district. They can go into the
business district only if they have the pass
displayed on their
windshield.
Another
thing
Singapore has
done is to
make
it
more
difficult
to
buy
cars.
People
have
to
apply for a certificate
if they want to buy a car. And the number of
certificates is limited. Not
everyone
can get one.
There
is
also
a
high
tax
on
cars,
so
it
costs
three
or
four
times
as
much
to
buy
a
car
in
Singapore as it does in, say, the
United States or Canada.
The
other thing Singapore has done is to build an
excellent pubic transportation system. Their
subway system is one of the best in the
world. And there is also a very good taxi and bus
system.
(6) Driving and Road Sings A
A: Um, have you noticed
that police car behind us?
B: Oh, yeah.
A:
[Police siren] Oh, no! I'd better pull
over.
B: May I see your
driver's license, please?
A:
Sure, of course. Did I do something wrong,
Officer?
B: Well, for one
thing, you went over a double yellow line back
there to pass a car.
A:
Oh.
B: A double yellow line
means” no passing.” You can only pass when there's
a broken yellow
line on your
side.
A: Oh.
B:
And
another
thing!
You
were
in
the
left
-
turn
-
only
lane,
but
you
didn't
turn!
You
went
straight through the
intersection instead.
A: Oh,
I guess I did, Officer,… but…
B: Yes, you did! Don't you know that if
there's a sign with an arrow pointing to the left,
you
have to turn left when you're in
that lane?
A: Oh, yeah,
you're right
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B:
Of
course,
I'm
right!
My
goodness!
How
did
you
ever
pass
your
driving
test
and
get
a
license?
A: Gosh,
I'm sorry, Officer.
(7) Driving and Road Sings B
A: You know, these highways
are really great, but the road signs are pretty
confusing.
B: Hmm. What do
these lines on the road mean?
A: They must mean you aren't allowed to
pass here.
B: No. I don't
think so. I'm going to pass this car in front of
us. It's going too slow. Now, I
wonder
what that sign up ahead means.
A: It may mean you've got to take a
left in this lane.
B: Or
maybe it means you can turn left if you want to. I
think I'll just go straight.