第2单元B卷

附:听力参考材料

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W: Andy, could you wash the dishes before you do your homework?

M: OK, I'll do it later, Mum.I'm cleaning up my bedroom. 

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W:Have you been to that new health club yet? 

M: Yeah, I tried the running machine last week. It was great and there was a personal fitness instructor for each member.That's the best service offered by a health club I've ever known. 

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W: Jim, are you going to Chicago tomorrow?

M: Yeah.I have to talk to Mr. Black in person. I spoke to him on the phone about the salary and position we'll offer, but he didn't sound too convinced of that. 

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M: Here comes my extra bedtime. I can stay up late!

W: But the basketball practice has been changed from Sunday to Saturday morning, so you have to get up early tomorrow. 

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M: You went back to see your old house, didn't you?

W: Yeah. People have built another bedroom on top of the garage.They also removed some trees in the garden to have more room to park their cars. 

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W: Is college pretty much what you expected, Sam?

M: Well,I've been here for two months and I'm just getting used to it. It's certainly not easy. In fact, the workload is more than I expected. I've got to do loads of reading, for example.  

W: What do you think of the lectures?

M: Well,the professors are great speakers and they know how to hold your interest. I've never been bored. 

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M: Congratulations on your success in the marathon!

W: Thank you. It's a new record for me.

M: Could you tell me about your early life in Kenya?

W: Sure.I lived about 8 miles from the nearest elementary school, and I used to run to school. That's when I discovered my running ability, and then I began practicing. It was really interesting and not that hard. When I went to high school and university, I entered many competitions and won almost every race. 

M: Is it hard to be a long-distance runner?

W: Well, it may sound difficult, but for me, running is as natural as breathing. I lived in the beautiful countryside. It's a pleasure to run up and down hills. 

M: Really? That's quite interesting.

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W: The people here are very excited about being able to work with you.

M: That's nice of you to say so. So... this meeting...

W: Yes, well, it wouldn't be just you and Mr. Wilson, but also the HR director, the sales manager and Robert, the project manager. 

M: And when should we get together?

W: This Thursday afternoon. Is there any way you could come at that time?

M: Sure.

W: That is wonderful.Then we will just start on Thursday filling out all the necessary forms. So please bring your ID and your passport — I think you already have a passport. 

M: Oh, that reminds me. You said I would have to work abroad. Do you have any idea where I might be traveling? Paris? London? Rome?

W: Actually,you will be sent to Rome. 

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M: My guest today is Alice Riches, who started the Street Play Scheme. Welcome, Alice.

W: Thank you.

M: Could you tell me what the Street Play Scheme means?

W: It means that residents close off their streets for a few hours so that children have a chance to play on the street safely.

M: It's said that you started the campaign on Beechwood Road where you live. So when did you start it, Alice?

W: Well, I first had the idea when my oldest child was two years old. But it took at least two years of campaigning before we were able to make it happen.

M:So the campaign has been up and running for three years so far. 

W: Yes. And we'd love to be able to close our road for longer.At the moment, it's every Saturday. When we started, it was only once a month. 

M: What happens when the road is closed?

W:We have volunteers, mostly parents, block off our road at either end. The police department has provided special signs. We've only had to get the police involved once or twice. 

M: Are there any different voices?

W: Yes, there are always a few who complain.On the whole, most people say they're very happy to see children out on the street. 

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　　M:Today we're going to have a look at a couple of new jobs that have come up in the last week. Jones' Delivery is looking for a new secretary.You have to be over 21, and relevant skills such as shorthand and typing are necessary. You should also have some computer knowledge. The hours are part-time from 9 am to 1 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The salary will be discussed on the application and previous experience is necessary! For further information, please phone 759427. Would you like to work in a clothes shop? If so, this just might be the right one for you. Kay's Fashion is looking for a person aged 25-30 to work in their suit shop on Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from 1 pm to 5 pm. Experience is required and sportswear is not allowed at work. So if you're interested, phone 653423. And last, Bride's Bakery needs someone to help out in the early hours of the morning so that they can meet the increased demands for cakes and bread that they have been receiving in the past few months. You have to start at 5 am on weekdays. It's hard work but the money is worth it. For further information, please phone 763130.