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1、Lesson 101. M: Sue, would you like a sandwich or something? W: Oh, please dont bother. I can get something later. Q: why doesnt the woman accept the mans offer?2. W: This is Mr. Thatcher. My heater is not getting any power and the weatherman says the temperature is going to be well below zero tonigh

2、t. Could you get someone to come over and fix? M: This is the busiest time of the year, but Ill speak to one of our men about going over sometime today. Q: Who did Mrs. Thatcher want to come over?3. M: Did you notice that after almost ten years in the United States, Mr. Lee still speaks English with

3、 such a strong accent? W: Yes, but he is proud of it. He says its part of his identity. Q: What does the conversation tell us about Mr. Lee?4. M: I thought this shirt was a great deal, but I washed it once and its shrunk so much that I cant wear it. W: Some bargain. You should ask for a refund. Q: W

4、hat does the woman mean?5. 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 does the man imply?6. W: We need a quiet place to study. My roommates got company. Could we work over at your pl

5、ace? M: Yeah, no problem. But I have to warn you I havent done much cleaning this week. Q: Where will they go to study?7. M: What do you think of the suit? With this new job, Ive got to start dressing more professionally. W: Well, the style is fine. You might want to reconsider the choice of color.

6、Q: What should the man do according to the woman?8. M: A bunch of us are getting together to go to the basketball game on Saturday afternnoon. You want to come? W: Oh, Id love to. But I have to work. Q: What will the woman probably do on Saturday?9. W: Tom, could I bother you for a moment? I need so

7、meone to return this book to the library for me. M: Thats no bother at all. Im on my way there now. Q: What will the man probably do next?10. M: I have to give an oral presentation in history class next week. I am really nervous about speaking in front of everyone. W: Try making a tape of yourself w

8、hile you practice. That might help you feel more comfortable. Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?11. W: Pam asked me to tell you to call her. She said you have her biology notes. M: Oops, I was supposed to give those to her yesterday. Q: What can be inferred about the man?12. W: Hello. This i

9、s Margaret Mathews. I am calling to make an appointment with Dr. Anderson for tomorrow morning. M: Well, I can give you the number of Dr. Andersons new office. He is not at this office any more. Q: What does the man imply? 13. M: You dont mind if we dont watch the soccer game, do you? W: You must be

10、 joking. My sister is one of the star players. Q: What can be known about the woman?14. M: I hear you are thinking about moving back into the dorm next semester. W: Who told you that? Ive never give up my apartment. Q: Whats the womans recent plan?15. M: Everything on this menu sounds delicious. Wha

11、t looks good to you? W: Um, maybe just the salad. I had a late lunch. Q: What does the man imply?Passage 1The University of Massachusetts BostonThe University of Massachusetts Boston was established in 1964 to provide the opportunity for superior education at moderate cost to the people of greater B

12、oston. It is located on a 175-acre campus on Columbia Point Peninsula, which it shares with the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library. UMass Boston is nationally recognized as a model of excellence for urban universities. The following is a list of frequently asked questions. Hopefully, you'll fi

13、nd your answer here.AdmissionsQ: If I am an international student, do I have to take the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)?A: Yes, you do have to take the SAT. You will also have to take the Test of English as a ForeignLanguage (TOEFL). Q: What are the average test scores? A: For the class of 2002, the

14、 SAT average score range was between 1200 and 1360. The ACT(American College Test) average range was between 26 and 30. The minimum TOEFL scorewe accept is 550, with the exception of the College of Communication, College of GeneralStudies, and School of Management, which all require a minimum TOEFL

15、score of 600,AcademicsQ: Is Boston University a public school?A: No. Boston University is the third-largest independent (private) university in the nation. Q: How many students attend Boston University? A: In the 1997/98 academic year, there were 15,538 undergraduate students, and 10,750graduate stu

16、dents. Q: How big are classes? A: The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1. The average class size is 30 students. About 75 percent of the courses have between one and 30 students, and 4 percent have more than 100 students. Q: Do graduate students teach classes? A: Most courses are taught by professors.

17、 In some cases, freshman English composition andintroductory-level foreign language classes may be taught by part-time faculty or graduatestudents who are usually working on their doctorate. Q: Can I double major? Are there any restrictions? A: You can double major in your own school or college, as

18、well as between two different schools or colleges through the Boston University Collaborative Degree Program (BUCDP).Passage IICambridge UniversityCambridge University is one of the oldest universities in the world and one of the largest in the United Kingdom. There are at present 28 colleges, of wh

19、ich one is for men students only and two for women only. The remaining 25 take both men and women.Cambridge University provides opportunities for academic achievement which are probably unequalled. This is, above all, the place for students with inquiring minds who want to extend their mastery of an

20、 academic discipline. The admission standard is high the great majority of entrants have at least AAB grades at GCE A-level (or the equivalent), but academic ability is the only quality they all share. Students at Cambridge come from a wide range of academic and social backgrounds. Whatever your bac

21、kground, you yourself have to make the decision to apply, and you, as an individual, will be considered for admission.At Cambridge, Open Days are arranged to help you to experience the atmosphere and see the facilities in a college. Admissions and teaching staff will be there to answer any questions

22、 about academic matters, your qualifications, life in a college and so on. This would be the moment to discuss your school courses, if they are in any way different from conventional academic A-levels. If you cannot come to an Open Day, an informal visit to a college can often be arranged, by contac

23、ting the Admissions Office well beforehand.Cambridge graduates traditionally go into a very wide range of occupations. Usually over a quarter will continue with some form of further study, either for a higher degree or for a vocational qualification. Passage III Application ProceduresIt is assumed t

24、hat students are aware that they should initiate the application procedure a year in advance. The counselor should ensure, through publicity to schools and in newspaper advertisements, that this is widely known.The student and the counselor together compile a list of institutions which might include

25、 as many as 10 or 12 institutions. The student can decide later, on receipt of material in response to the first inquiry, which three to six applications to pursue seriously.There are two ways of making the first contact. Students can use the form of the Institute of International Education, "R

26、equest for Application Material", or they can write a letter giving the essential information about themselves that will enable the institution to decide whether or not to encourage submission of a full application. This information will include the following as a minimum.1. Full name, with the

27、 "last" or "family" name clearly indicated.2. Day, month, and year of birth in the Western calendar.3. Present mailing address.4. Education to date, including secondary schools and universities attended, with dates; and diplomas received or expected, with indication of quality or

28、 achievement e.g., first, second, or third grade or division; A, B, C average; or rank in class, if known.5. Total amount of money available on an annual basis, exclusive of travel.6. Specific program of study and degree desired. Part D Extensive Listening1.six 2.important 3.remember 4.energy 5.freq

29、uency 6.female 7.chances 8.speaking 9.deep voice 10.higher 11.volume 12.called 13.the other hand 14 spoke of 15.Variety 16.means 17.element 18.another 19.intentions 20.inflection Unit111. M: Hello, this si Doctor Morita from the Emergency Department. I have a seventy-year old patient with a fracture

30、d ankle. W: Ok, send him to Ward 3. Q: What are they talking about on the phone?2. M: John told me he had bought a second-hand car. Do you knnow how much he paid for it? W: Well, he said he had paid $800 for it. I think he got a real bargain. Q: what does the man think of the price of the car?3. M:

31、I read in the newspaper that the novel you are reading is excellent. W: Ive also read some negative reviews. Q: What can be learned from the conversation?4. M: I just made a jar of jam this morning and now I cant find it anywhere. Do you know what happened to it? W: Did you hear a crash? That was it

32、. Im just as clumsy as ever. Q: What is the problem?5. M: Im very impressed by all the work youve done on your house, Mr. Miller. How long have you been working on it? W: I first became interested in doing things myself several years ago. I have been doing something on it every now and then for almo

33、st a year. You know, I coldnt afford to pay workmen to do it. Q: What do we learn about Mr. Miller?6. M: Professor Burns seems to think theres only one wayto write a paper and thats her way. W: No kidding. She sure wasnt like that last semester. Q: What can be inferred about Professor Burns?7. M: Wo

34、uld you like to see these pants in another color? W: Actually, the grey is fine. But I prefer something in wool. Q: What will the man probably do next?8. M: Doctor, this cough medicine doesnt seem to be helping. Can you give me a different prescription? W: Lets give it another day or two and see how

35、 you are doing then. Q: What does the doctor imply?9. M: Im thinking about dropping my swimming class. Im just catching on. W: Stick with it. I did and I learned how to swim eventually. Q: what can be inferrred about the woman?10. M: I cant for the life of me (无论如何也) get that washing machine downsta

36、irs to work. Do you have any suggestion? W: Try washing just half of the normal load. Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?11. M: Shall we run around the park or go for a bike ride? W: It makes no difference to me. They are both good exercises. Q: What does the man say about the activities?12.

37、M: The Variety Theater finally went out of business. W: Well, thats no surprize. It was the worst one in town. Q: What does the woman mean?13. M: Its a shame you didnt win your tennis match. W: I might have won if Id listened to my coach. Q: Why didnt the man win the match?14. M: I ran out of coins

38、while doing my laundry. W: Thats too bad. Q: What is the mans problem?15. M: Your apartment always looks so good, so spotless. Mines such a mess. W: Ive been at the lab all week. Its my roommates doing. Q: What does the woman imply?Passage 1Marriage CustomsDespite the recent growth in the number of

39、divorces, we in the West still tend to regard courtship and marriage as a romantic business. Boy meets girl, boy falls in love with girl, boy asks girl to marry him, girl accepts. Wedding, flowers, big celebration.But in other parts of the world things work differently. In India, for instance, arran

40、ged marriage is still very common. An intermediary, usually a married lady, learns that a young man wishes to get married and she undertakes to find him a suitable bride. The young couple meet for the first time on the day of the wedding.In Japan, too, arranged marriages still take place. But there

41、things are organized in a different way. A girl wishes to find a husband, and the girl's mother, or aunt perhaps, approaches the mother of a suitable young man and the young couple are introduced. They get a chance to have a look at one another and if one of them says, "Oh, no, I could neve

42、r marry him or her", they call the whole thing off. But if they like one another, then the wedding goes ahead.In parts of Africa, a man is allowed to have several wives. Now that sounds fine from the man's point of view, but in fact the man is taking on great responsibility. When he takes a

43、 new wife and buys her a nice present, he has to buy all his other wives presents of equal value and, although we are obviously speaking of a male-dominated society, the wives often become very close and so, if there is a disagreement in the family, the husband has three or four wives to argue with

44、instead of just one.It is true that American women have sometimes found it exceedingly difficult to assume the role of the wife of an African living in Africa. However, various forms of arranged marriage have just as much chance of bringing happiness to the husband and wife as our Western system of

45、choosing marriage partners.Passage 2 Christmas in AmericaDespite the recent growth in the number of divorces, we in the West still tend to regard courtship and marriage as a romantic business. Boy meets girl, boy falls in love with girl, boy asks girl to marry him, girl accepts. Wedding, flowers, bi

46、g celebration.But in other parts of the world things work differently. In India, for instance, arranged marriage is still very common. An intermediary, usually a married lady, learns that a young man wishes to get married and she undertakes to find him a suitable bride. The young couple meet for the

47、 first time on the day of the wedding.In Japan, too, arranged marriages still take place. But there things are organized in a different way. A girl wishes to find a husband, and the girl's mother, or aunt perhaps, approaches the mother of a suitable young man and the young couple are introduced.

48、 They get a chance to have a look at one another and if one of them says, "Oh, no, I could never marry him or her", they call the whole thing off. But if they like one another, then the wedding goes ahead.In parts of Africa, a man is allowed to have several wives. Now that sounds fine from

49、 the man's point of view, but in fact the man is taking on great responsibility. When he takes a new wife and buys her a nice present, he has to buy all his other wives presents of equal value and, although we are obviously speaking of a male-dominated society, the wives often become very close

50、and so, if there is a disagreement in the family, the husband has three or four wives to argue with instead of just one.It is true that American women have sometimes found it exceedingly difficult to assume the role of the wife of an African living in Africa. However, various forms of arranged marri

51、age have just as much chance of bringing happiness to the husband and wife as our Western system of choosing marriage partners.Passage 3Western Table MannersPeople who go to a formal Western dinner party for the first time may be surprised by table manners in Western culture. Knowing them will tell you how to behave at table and help you make a good impression. Beside your napkin you will find a small plate for a bread rol