1、,Listening Tape Scripts,Lesson 7,W: Could you post this parcel for me when you go out for lunch? M: I wish I could, but theres always a very long queue during lunch time.Q: What does the man mean?W: Has Jimmy returned from Tokyo yet?M: Yes, he came back just a couple of days ago. But hes leaving Par
2、is for London tomorrow. Q: Where is Jimmy now?,3. M: Didnt you go shopping this morning? Wheres the cake you promised to bring me?W: I meant to, but the car broke down so I did some sewing instead.Q: What did the woman do this morning?4. W: The students Club is having a party this evening. Can you c
3、ome and help with the drinks?M: Id be glad to, but its my evening to work at a restaurant nearby.Q: Why cant the woman go to the party?,5. W: How long does it take you to drive home?M: Usually about 20 minutes when there is not much traffic. But if I cant leave before 5 p.m. it takes me fifteen minu
4、tes more.Q: How long does it take the man to drive home after 5?6. M: Would you like to join us for a podluck?W: No, not today. I have to do some gardening at home, but can we get together next Saturday?Q: What does the woman mean?,7. M: Could you lend me a pen?W: Im afraid not. Would a pencil do?Q:
5、 How did the woman respond to the mans request?8. W: Wed better hurry, Jack. There isnt much time left. The match is to begin at 9M: Dont worry. We still have half an hour to get to the stadium.Q: What time was it when the conversation took place?,9. M: I hope I could see Jack and his wife here.W: T
6、hey intended to come. But a moment ago Jacks mother called to say that he had to take his daughter to hospital.Q: Who was ill?10. M: Johns not going to San Francisco this summer.W: But with his new schedule, he could.Q: What does the woman say about John?,Dolls Day,The third of March is an exciting
7、day for little Japanese girls. They know it as Dolls Day. On that day, any household which has a daughter aged between three and seven decorates the house with traditional dolls. They represent the royal family and members of the court. They are extremely delicate and finely dressed.,The dolls may h
8、ave been in the family for several generations, or they may have been newly presented to the daughter of the house, usually by the grandparents. The little girls do not merely look at the dolls displayed in the houses. They themselves are dressed in elaborate kimonos, again of traditional design. Th
9、en their parents accompany them to the sacred shrines. After they come back home, special rice cakes are eaten.,Dolls Day in Japan is for the girls, but the boys have their own turn later. Their festival occurs on May 5th, and this time the houses are decorated with armour, emphasizing a traditional
10、 male role.,Which of the following is NOT included in the Dolls Day celebration? According to the passage, what is NOT true of the dolls on display? What special food is eaten on Dolls Day? What are the little girls dressed in on Dolls Day? What CANT be inferred from the passage?,The 26th of January
11、 is a national holiday in Australia. Its called simply Australia Day. The official purpose of the holiday is to commemorate the founding of the first settlement. That occurred in the year 1788 when Captain Arthur Phillip first raised the British flag in Sydney Cove.,Australia Day,In Sydney itself a
12、flag-raising ceremony takes place. Throughout the country there are also parades and official speeches. Since January is a summer month in Australia something which seems rather strange to Europeans many people take advantage of the holiday and flock to the beaches.,Australia is a continent in itsel
13、f, and is nearly as large as the U.S.A. It has a tiny population, however, compared with the densely populated European countries. The standard of living in the country is high and there is little doubt that Australians feel justifiably proud when they celebrate their National Day.,What does Australia Day officially commemorate? Which of the following is NOT included in the official celebration of the holiday? What does January 26 mean to the people of Australia? What are Australians proud of when they celebrate the day? Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?,
