听力材料

Conversation 1

W: Having visited so many different countries, you must be able to speak several different languages.

M: I wish I could, but French and English are the only ones I have ever learned to speak.

W: Have you ever tried Chinese?

M: Yes, but I gave up halfway. The Chinese characters are too difficult to practise.

W: How about Japanese?

M: I had studied in a Japanese class for two or three months, but the more I learned, the more difficult the grammar became.

W: Do you like traveling?

M: No, I don’t, but I have to. I work in the sales department.

Conversation 2

M : Close your book and get your paper ready. Now, we' ll have a dictation.

W: Yes, sir.

M : Listen carefully and I'll read it through first. While listening, try to catch the main idea of the dictation. That way, you'll find the dictation easier.

W: All right, sir.

M: When taking the dictation, you should pay attention to your handwriting, punctuation and speed. Are you ready?

W: Yes, you can start, sir.

Conversation 3

M : Hi, Lucy, I haven’t seen you for quite a while. So what are you doing in the library?

W: Hi, Jim, I have just realized that I am in a hurry to do a presentation, but the classroom is on the other side of the school and I have only 10 minutes left. I have to go now.

M : Just calm down, Lucy. It is raining outside. Did you bring an umbrella with you?

W: God, I left it at home before I went to school this morning. What should I do right now?

M : Don’t worry, Lucy. Let’s figure it out together. I have an umbrella in my gym locker. I can lend my umbrella to you. Would you stay here and wait for me?

W: That’s very nice of you, Jimmy, but the gym is too far away from her. I can’t wait any longer, or else I will be late. Don’t bother. I’ll go at once.

Conversation 4

W: What’s the time by your watch, David?

M: Just a minute. It’s just ten to ten by my watch.

W: Is it? I had no idea it was too late. I must be going now.

M: Can’t you stay a little longer?

W: I’m afraid not. I must catch the ten-thirty train back.

M: You’ve got plenty of time yet. The railway station’s very near. It won’t take more than fifteen minutes to get there.

W: Well, I hate to rush at the last minute.

M: OK, drop in whenever you like.

W: Yes. I’ll do that. Thank you for asking me to dinner, it was nice dinner party and I’ve enjoyed your cooking.

M: I’m glad you enjoyed yourself. Good night.

W: Good night.