新世纪研究生英语听说(下)原文LESSON12

1、实用文案LESSON TWELVECulturePART A1. W: I want to play tennis tomorrow, but I didnt bring my racket with me this weekend. Do you have one I could borrow?M: I do. But it has a broken string.Q: What is the woman problem?2. M: Sorry, but I can t go and have a cup of coffee with you now. I ve done only half

2、 of the readings for the philosophy class tomorrow.W: I thought I was a slow reader.Q: What does the woman mean?3. M: I broke my ankle last Tuesday, and now I have to be on crutches for six weeks.W: Im sorry to hear that. Is there anything I can do for you?Q: What happened to the man?4. W: Why didnt

3、 you call me last night like you were 标准文档实用文案supposed to?M: I did. Your line was busy.Q: What did the man try to do last night?5. M: Sue, would you like a sandwich or something? W: Oh, please dont bother. I can get somethinglater.Q: What does the woman mean?6. M: This looks like the way to Susans h

4、ouse, but I dont know. I wish Id written down the directions.W: At this rate, well be lucky to get there in time for dessert.Q: What does the woman imply?7. W: So, did you pick up that orange juice for me like you said you would?M: I meant to, but I was short on cash. Ill be going back later, though

5、, after I stop by the bank, if you can wait that long.Q: What does the man imply he will do?标准文档实用文案8. M: Thats a great dress, Cindy. I dont think Ive ever seen you wear it before.W: Oh, I havent. Its just been at the back of my closet. My sister gave it to me ages ago and I had totally forgotten ab

6、out it.Q: Why hasnt the woman worn the dress before?9. W: Just look at this apartment, Karen. What a mess! Your stuff is all over. How does your roommate put up with it.W: I know. I havent been doing my share this week, but I have three reports due on Friday and I havent even started one of them.Q:

7、What can be inferred about Karen?10. W: I wish we had better stuff to read for our literature class. That novel she assigned us is so boring.M: Really? I started it yesterday afternoon and I couldnt put it down until I finished it.Q: How does the man like the novel?标准文档实用文案11. W: Wow. You seem to be

8、 in a really good mood today. Whats the secret?M: Dont know. I guess some mornings you wake up feeling great, some mornings you dont.Q: What does the man mean?12. W: If youre planning to take the train when you leave next Friday, remember that I drive right past the station on my way home from campu

9、s.M: Say, I think Ill take you up on that.Q: What will the man probably do next Friday?13. M: I need to ask John about the Chemistry assignment for tomorrow, but his phone has been busy for the last hour and a half. Who could he be talking to for so long?W: It may not be him, you know. It could be o

10、ne of his housemates. Why dont you just go over there if its important?Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?14. W: Jim, I dont know if you know this, but Ive 标准文档实用文案decided to run for class president, and I was wondering if I . , if I could count on your vote.M: Oh. Maybe if youd asked me soon

11、er but my roommate is running too, and Ive already promised him my support.Q: What will the man probably do?15. M: I might argue with some of the details, but I basically agree with this authors thesis about managing the economy.W: Sure, it sounds great in theory. My concern is whether it applies in

12、 practice.Q: What is the woman implication?PART BPassage I:Beijings HutongsA hutong is an ancient city alley typical of Beijing. Surrounding the Forbidden City, many were built during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. In the prime of these dynasties the emperors, in order to establish supreme power

13、 for themselves, planned the标准文档实用文案city and arranged the residential areas according to the etiquette systems of the Zhou Dynasty. The center of the city of Beijing was the royal palace - the Forbidden City. One kind of hutong, usually referred to as the regular hutong, was near the palace to the e

14、ast and west and arranged in orderly fashion along the streets. Most of the residents of these hutongs were imperial kinsmen and aristocrats. Another kind, the simple and crude hutong, was mostly located far to the north and south of the palace.The main buildings in the hutong were almost all quadra

15、ngles-a building complex formed by four houses around a quadrangular courtyard. The quadrangles varied in size and design according to the social status of the residents. The big quadrangles of high-ranking officials and wealthy merchants were specially built with roof beams and pillars all beautifu

16、lly carved and painted, each with a front yard and back yard. However, the ordinary peoples quadrangles were simply built with small gates and low houses. Hutongs, in fact, are passageways formed by many closely arranged quadrangles of different标准文档实用文案sizes. The specially built quadrangles all face

17、 south for better lighting; as a result, a lot of hutongs run from east to west. Between the big butongs many small ones go north and south for convenient passage.In recent years, the houses in many hutongs have been pulled down and replaced by modern buildings. Many hutong dwellers have moved to ne

18、w housing. In the urban district of Beijing today, houses along hutongs still occupy one third of the total area. The hutong today is fading into the shade for both tourists and inhabitants.1. How did the emperors plan the city and arrange the residential areas?2. Who lived near the palace to the ea

19、st and west?3. Where were simple and crude hutongs mostly located?4. What do you know about the ordinary peoples quadrangles?5. What is the percentage of the houses along hutongs in the urban district of Beijing today?标准文档实用文案II1. (T) Many hutongs surrounding the Forbidden City were built during the

20、 Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.2. ( F) A Hutong is a building complex formed by four houses around a quadrangular courtyard.3. ( T) The specially built quadrangles of high ranking officials and wealthy merchants all faced south for better lighting.4. ( T) Small hutongs between big ones go north and

21、south for convenient passage.5. (F) The hutong today is only reserved for tourists.Passage II:The White Wedding DressMost American brides choose to be married in white. The color has long been associated with wedding because of its supposed symbolic link to virginity. Viewed historically, the link b

22、etween white and virginity is not as absolute as is often supposed. Brides in ancient Rome married in white, but because the color signified joy. They were veiled in a bright标准文档实用文案orange veil, which suggested the flames of passion. In the western Catholic tradition, too, white has always been the

23、color of joy. In some other societies, white is used to denote the significance of various ceremonies, among them funerals as well as weddings. For example, among the Andaman Islanders, white indicates simply a change of status; and for the traditional Chinese it is a symbolic representation of hope

24、 in funerals. Chinese brides usually wear a red dress in the wedding ceremony.The traditional white wedding dress, moreover, is a recent innovation. It did not become popular until about the early 19th century. Its popularity may be due less to its association with virginity than to showing off ones

25、 privilege. Most Victorian brides wore traditional national costumes. The white dress, an impractical innovation, became popular among the upper classes precisely because of its defects: Victorian brides from privileged backgrounds wore white to indicate that they were rich enough to wear a dress fo

26、r one day only. Later, the white wedding dress also became popular among brides from somewhat标准文档实用文案less privileged backgrounds, but till the first part of the 20th century they would put on their white dress on special occasions throughout the first year of their marriage. The custom of locking it

27、 away after the wedding is less than a hundred years old.I1. What is white often supposed to be associated with?2. What does white indicate in the western Catholic tradition?3. When did the white wedding dress become popular?4. Why was the white wedding dress popular among the upper class people?5.

28、When did the custom begin of locking the white wedding dress away after the wedding?II1. ( T) Most American brides choose to be married in white.2. (F) Brides in ancient Rome married in white because the color signified hope.1. (T) For the traditional Chinese white is a symbolic 标准文档实用文案representati

29、on of hope in funerals.4. (F) Most Victorian brides wore a white wedding dress during their wedding ceremonies.5. (T) The white wedding dress has now become popular among ordinary people.Passage III:Customary Behavior for GuestsPresents if youre invited to someones home for a meal it is customary to

30、 take some flowers or a box of chocolates. It is not customary to take a bottle of wine unless you know your host well. Although chocolates and flowers are quite acceptable it would be very nice if you could take something from your country. It is different if you are invited to a party, and it also depends on what kind of party it is. Many parties these days are bring a bottle parties.Dress If you arent sure what you should wear then ask your host or your friends. Usually dress is informal in B