I don’t like English. It’s too d_________
第1题
听力原文:M: British English and American English are really the same, aren't they?
W: I don't think so. It seems that some of the spellings are different.
M: You're fight, Nina. Words like "theater" and "center, end in "re" in England instead of in "er" like we spell them. Can you think of any more examples?
W: The word "color" ?
M: Good. Actually, many words which end in "or"; in American English are spelled "our" in British English.
W: OK. There are some differences in pronunciation and meaning.
M: Anyway, we both agree that British English and American English are different. Right?
W: Sure. I quite agree with you.
What do both of the speakers agree on?
A.British English and American English are the same in meaning.
B.Not all the spellings in British English and American English are the same.
C.British English is easier than American English.
第2题
M: Oh there are quite a lot of dishes I miss very much indeed. You see in my country we have a much greater variety of dishes, but I must say English food is much better than I thought it was going to be.
W: Really, what are your favorite English dishes?
M: Well, first of all I think the quality of your food is excellent. Your dairy products are so fresh and your meat is usually so tender. For example, the strawberry yoghurt and pork rib chop. And there is so much to choose from in the shops.
W: Yes, but what English dishes do you particularly like? Or don't you like any of them?
M: Well, I'm a little tired of your fishing chips, and roast beef and Yorkshire pudding is only good when properly cooked at home. I don't like the way you cook your vegetables, either, and...
W: So you don't really like any of our food, do you?
M: Oh, no. I didn't say that.
W: Well. I'm very fond of the steak and kidney pudding you make. And I like your apple pies...; you know, all the homemade staff.
M: It's very nice of you to say so!
W: And I think your cooked breakfasts are simply marvelous. Nothing like them where I come from.
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A.He is applying to a university in England.
B.He is consulting a female professor.
C.He is studying in a British university.
D.He is helping the woman cook some food.
第3题
听力原文:S: I'm sorry. I just don't agree with you at all.
P: Look. Take the example of an international student applying for university admission. If the student has a 500 on the TOEFL or an 80 on the Michigan Test, most admissions officers will accept the applicant. The student with a 499 or 79 won't be considered. The officer won't even look at transcripts.
S: Right. But I think that proves my point, not yours.
P: How?
S: Well, it's the admissions officer who decides how to use tile test. The TOEFL and the Michigan are good English proficiency tests, but that's all they are. And English proficiency is necessary for success in an American university, but so are several other factors, including good academic preparation.
P: Good academic preparation is more important.
S: Maybe. I don't really know. But what I'm trying to explain to you is that admissions officers should use the proficiency test as one of many considerations, and as such, they really shouldn't insist on a rigid cut - off score like 500 or 80.
A: Isn't this the basic disagreement that Paul thinks the tests are bad in themselves, and Sally believes that the tests are good, but that many people don't use them for their intended purpose.
P. I don' t agree with having the tests, Professor Ayers, and that's my position.
S: But Paul, what would you do to evaluate the English proficiency of a student ten thousand miles away without a standardized test?
P: I admit that's a big problem.
S: It sure is.
A: Okay, class, For Wednesday, let's consider the problem of evaluation without standardized tests like the TOEFL, the SAT, GMAT, and GRE. Paul says that there ought to be alternative. Sally doesn't seem to believe that there is an appropriate alternative. Please bring in your ideas and suggestions, and we'll discuss them.
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A.Admission standards at the University of Michigan.
B.The use of standardized tests for college admissions.
C.The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
D.Evaluation without standardized tests.
第4题
听力原文:M: British English and American English are really about the same, aren't they?
W: I don't think so. It seems to the that some of the spellings are different. Words like theater and center end in r-e in England instead of in e-r like we spell them. There are more, examples like the word color. In fact, many words which end in o-r in American English are spelled o - u - r in British English.
M: I'm still not convinced. I mean, if someone comes here from England, we can all understand what he's saying. The spelling, doesn't really matter that much.
W: Okay. Are we just talking about spelling? Arc there some differences in pronunciation and meaning too?
M: Well, in fact I remember seeing an English movie where the actors kept calling their apartment a flat. Half of the movie was over before I realized what they were talking about. So there are slight differences in spelling and some vocabulary.
W: And pronunciation, too. You aren't going to tell me that you sound like Richard Burton.
M: Richard Barton isn't English.
W: Okay. Anyway, the pronunciation is different. I think that what we are really disagreeing about is the extent of the difference.We all agree that British English and American English are different,right"
M:Sure.
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A.The differences between British English and American English.
B.The similarities between British English and American English.
C.The spelling differences between British English and American English.
D.The pronunciation differences between British English and American English.
第5题
听力原文:M: (sniffing) Is that a French cigarette?
W: Pardon?
M: Is that a French cigarette you're smoking?
W: Yes, that's right. Why? What's the matter?
M: I don't understand why yousmoke French cigarettes. They make a terrible smell.
W: I like them very much. I prefer them to English cigarettes.
M: Have you got a lot of them?
W: Yes, about 200, why?
M: Well... er... could I buy some from you?
W: Buy some from me? But... you don't like French cigarettes!
M: No, I don't. But my wife does.
Who is smoking a French cigarette?
A.The woman.
B.The man.
C.A new person.
第6题
Bill Bryson
I was born in the U.K., but I have written several travel books about China. I lived in Beijing with my wife and four children for 20 years, but for the last three years we have lived in London. Our children are now learning about life in the U.K. I'm sure they will be happier because they have lived in two countries. I like China and I want to return, but my daughter, Felicity, is going to start college here soon, so it won't be for another four years.
I have just been to China for six weeks to work on a radio programme about the English language and also to talk about the book I've just written. Most writers don't like doing this; they don't like travelling around the country, selling their book. I don't mind it. I like visiting new places and meeting lots of people. It's very different from the life I have in the U.K. when I'm writing. In China, people treated me very kindly. They provided me with nice hotels. I didn't have to pay any bills. Everyone was kind to me and it was fun.
Bill returned to the U.K. after living in Beijing for a long time.
A.Right
B.Wrong
C.Doesn't say
第7题
听力原文:W: Hi, Li Hua. What are you doing this semester?
M: Oh, I'm still learning English. I have to do one more semester before I can start my real studies at the university.
W: You make it sound like prison. How are the classes?
M: They're all right, I guess. I don't know. It seems like they never tell us what we really need to know.
W: What do you mean?
M: Look, when I study mathematics, for instance, we start with definitions. Then we have problems and some equations and processes to learn. You go to class, you keep up, you do the homework, and you know it. You pass exams. But English class is quite different. First of all, they don't want to teach us all the rules. They tell us one rule. Fine. We use that rule, but soon it won't work. It's more complicated or there are a lot of exceptions or something. Sometimes I think the teachers don't know the rules either.
W: But you don't learn a language from the rules, anyway. You have to use it.
M: Yes. That's something else they tell us. But why can't we just go to class, study, and do our homework? That's what I know how to do.
W: Look at this way, can you learn to play soccer by sitting at home and reading about soccer?
M: No, of course not. Not if you want to play well.
W: But why not? You could understand the rules of strategy, the duties of each position, and all the special situations. You have to feel the ball, practice kicking it hundreds of times, practice running down the field, moving toward the goal, and centering the ball. No one can learn that by passively studying. Learning a language is more like learning to play soccer than learning mathematics. You have to ask a lot of questions and hear how the answers sound. You have to listen to how people indicate the important part of what they're saying. And then of course endless practice on all the details spelling, "s" endings, articles.., just like practice in simple dribbling and kicking.
M: But if it's a skill like soccer, not a science, why do they teach it in schools and universities, and give you diplomas and grades?
W: That's a good question. It is confusing, but languages are important and people do want to learn them. But the main thing is to practice the language a lot, just like soccer.
M: Maybe I'll join a soccer team and practice English and soccer at the same time. I can talk with people before and after the practice.
W: That's a good idea.
(26)
A.The rules in English language.
B.Learning English and mathematics.
C.The approach to learning English.
D.Playing Soccer needs a lot of exercise.
第8题
听力原文: Today I bought a copy of China Daily. This is the first time I have bought an English language newspaper. I know I can only understand a little part of it. I bought it out of curiosity. My teacher told us it's good reading material for learning English, I haven't gone into the details of each piece. I have just gone over the headlines. I found it very comprehensive as well as interesting. There are many pictures and a weather report. It has many sections, such as Home News, International News, Business News and Sports News, and so on. Certainly, there are some other sections, too, of which I don't know the Chinese equivalents. I like anything from sports and entertainment to politics. I plan to buy it regularly. I can get a great deal of information and important news of both internal affairs and the world while I'm learning the English language.
What did the boy buy?
A.China Daily.
B.Guang Ming Daily.
C.Ren Min Daily.
第9题
听力原文:M: You don't look very happy. What seems to be the problem?
W: I've got to write a long composition for my English class, and I just can't come up with any ideas, and it is due tomorrow.
M: That shouldn't be. too difficult. Remember those pictures you were showing me last week?
W: Sure.
M: Why don't you write something about the camel ride you took?
W: That sounds like a good idea. I can also write about our visit to the North Africa.
M: Well, now that you're feeling better, I think I'll be on my way. I've got to finish my composition too.
W: Thanks for your help. I'm much more relaxed now and once I get organized, it won't be so difficult.
What is the woman's problem?
A.She is sick.
B.She can't make up her mind as to which country to visit.
C.She can't think of a topic for her composition.
第10题
W: People here are more serious than that in Spain. Spanish people are lazy but fun to be with. Also, before I came to England, people told me that the English are very polite. It is known internationally. But I don't think it is true. Using words like please, thank you, sorry, and excuse me is one thing, but real politeness is more than that, I think.
Where does the woman probably come form?
A.England.
B.Poland.
C.Spain.
第11题
听力原文:How long have you been learning English?
(2)
A.I don't like English.
B.Once a week.
C.5 years.
D.In 1998.