任务4  理解主旨要义

第一组

听下面9段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

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W: We've just received a timetable for the exams. We don't have much time to prepare. 

M:So let's cover the important topics and review last year's question papers. 

W: Good idea!

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W: I'll see you at the cinema this evening.

M: Better still, why don't we meet in the New Icon Cafe to have a nice little talk?

W: Sounds wonderful. I've always wanted to have a drink there.

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W: Hi, Jim. Did you have a nice weekend? 

M: Yes, Kate. It was great. I went camping with my friends in the Catskills. 

W: Really? How was the weather there?

M: It was very nice.

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M: There is a new drug that may prevent old people from losing their memories.

W: That would be great. Forgetting things is a great problem for the elderly. This discovery could be very important.

M: Yes. I don't want to lose all my happy memories when I'm old.

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W:We are going on a picnic tomorrow, and I have got the food from the shop.What's the weather like then?  

M:The forecast says it isn't bad. No rain but maybe a light wind.  

W: Oh! It won't be good if things are blown away.

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W: Did you have fun at the celebration? 

M: Yes. It was great. People gathered together in colorful clothes to give all kinds of performances.

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W:Is it true? I heard that the council is closing the cheese factory.  

M:Yes, well, not exactly. It is only temporary. There was a problem with the machinery. 

W: Oh, I'm surprised. I thought it was going to be shut down for good.

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M: You really have a lot of hobbies, Sarah. How do you find time to keep up with all of them?

W: That's the nice thing about being retired.  I have always had a desire to do more in the field of art, and now that I have time,I really enjoy taking art classes at the community college. 

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M: Put on your warm hat and gloves. It is cold here and gloves will protect your hands if you fall. 

W:Falling is my only concern. I always slip on the ice. I hope you can help me. 

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第二组

听下面6段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有1个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话或独白后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话或独白读两遍。

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W: So, how's your French class going?

M: Not bad but I'm finding the pronunciation difficult.

W:Well, I improve my pronunciation by listening to language CDs, and sometimes I listen to French songs or watch French films. 

M: That sounds good. But how do you learn new vocabulary? 

W: I learn new words by writing them on pieces of paper and sticking them on things in my room. I look at them every night before I go to sleep.

M: Hmm. Maybe I should try something like that!

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W: Hi, Steven. Do you have any plans for the future? 

M: Sure. I've decided to study hotel management at college after high school.

W: So you want to be a hotel manager, right?

M: Yes.How about you, Susan? 

W:I want to be a Chinese teacher.

M: Why? Don't you think working as a teacher is a hard job?

W: Well, it's not as difficult as you think. And I think it's worth doing. Teachers can help students realize their dreams.

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M: I'd like to raise a dog. Could you give me some advice? 

W: You need to think about whether you feel ready to take on new responsibilities. Before you get a dog, you ought to make sure that you will have enough free time to spend with your pet.

M:Okay. How often do I need to walk the dog?

W:Dogs are full of energy and most breeds need a daily walk of twenty to thirty minutes.

M:That's easy for me. But I wonder why dogs are often barking.

W: Dogs often become very excited and start barking when they hear someone approaching the house.

M:It seems that they are very watchful and protective.Then what kind of food is good for dogs?

W: People used to think pet food must be grain-free. But that's not true. Good dog food will contain meat, vegetables, grains, and fruits.

M:Thank you for your advice.

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M:Can you tell me some interesting activities in the library? 

W:Yes. We offer a lot of activities and the most popular one is Story Time for children. 

M:Isn't there a family movie night?

W:Yes. But it's not at night anymore. We used to have Family Movies on Fridays when the library was open until nine, but now we switch it to the weekend — Saturday afternoons.

M:How much do you charge for the movies?

W:They're all free. The movie starts at 2：30 in the Reference Room.

M:And what takes place on Friday evenings?

W:We've just started a weekly Lecture Series and the lectures cover all different kinds of topics.

M:That sounds like something I'd be interested in. When does it start?

W:The lecture starts at 6：30 in the Meeting Room. But you'd better come early, or there will be no seats left for you.

M:I got it. Thanks.

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W: I love the colors of autumn. Almost all the leaves turn orange,yellow and red.

M: Yes, I got a great photo yesterday. 150 people liked it and nearly 100 people shared it. Does that mean I'm famous on social media? 

W: Unfortunately not. A recent study said you have to get 1,000 people to like your posts online for you to be considered a celebrity.

M: Oh well, only 850 away!

W:Is that mainly why you take pictures? 

M:What? No, no, I just like to share them, so my friends and family can see them. If other people like them, that's a bonus. 

W: Have you ever thought about doing it professionally? 

M:No, but I have submitted some pictures to enter a competition and won. 

W: That's amazing. You have a really good eye.

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W：Chocolate is very popular in Britain.The British are one of the biggest consumers of chocolate. Apparently women buy more chocolate than men, but it doesn't mean they eat more because they give some away as a present. Men buy less chocolate, but normally eat it all themselves.

The popularity of chocolate is shown by the fact that there are chocolate societies, chocolate weekends and there are magazines just about chocolate in Britain. But what makes it so special? 

Scientists proved that chocolate can make you feel physically good. It is sweet, light and absolutely delicious. But if you eat a lot of chocolate you may put on weight. And dentists say that it is not good for your teeth. So chocolate makes you feel good but you often feel bad about eating a lot of chocolate because you know or you think it is not good for you.

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