听力原文一
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M: Know what? I couldn’t get back into my apartment and had to stay at a hotel last night.
W: How did that happen? Did you lose your keys?
M: No, I left them in the apartment and my wife was on a business trip.
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M: Wow, so many choices and so many people. So, what kind of film do you want to see?
W: It’s up to you, but nothing too violent, please.
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M: How was your trip to London?
W: It was fantastic. I visited a lot of places, churches, museums and the royal palaces, and the weather was fine. Horrible traffic, though.
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W: How much time do we have before the conference? We don’t have to hurry, do we?
M: Don’t worry. It’s seven thirty now. We still have an hour and a half. It takes only thirty minutes to get there.
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M: Hey, did you see Ann in the office this morning?
W: Yes, but why did she have such a long face?
M: I’m not sure. I heard she failed to get promoted.
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M: What about the problems I’ve been having?
W: Not serious. Take some medicine and you will get a better night’s sleep.
M: Thank you. How should I take the medicine?
W: Take one pill about thirty minutes before you go to bed.
M: How long should I take them?
W: Thirty days.
M: Is there anything else I can do?
W: Don’t worry so much about things at work.
M: Should I stay home from work?
W: No, it’s not necessary. Just remember to stay calm.
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W: You’re late!
M: Yes, I’m really sorry. I had to wait for ages for the bus.
W: Why didn’t you drive?
M: Ah, well, I’ve sold my car.
W: Oh, are you getting a new one?
M: No, I’m not getting another car. I’ve decided to live without one.
W: Wow, what made you do that?
M: I think there are too many cars and this town is already far too polluted.
W: Well, that’s true, but a car is useful.
M: I don’t think so, not in the city center anyway. I can never find anywhere to park and you spend most of the time sitting in traffic jams.
W: But how are you going to get to work?
M: I’m thinking of getting a bicycle.
W: Don’t you think bicycles are dangerous?
M: Not really. I don’t think they’re as dangerous as cars.
W: Well, I couldn’t do without my car. I have to take the children to school every day.
M: I don’t think children get enough exercise these days. They should walk to school.
W: Okay, I see what you mean.
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M: Hey, Heather. Can I sit here?
W: Yeah, sure, Jonathan. How’s your day?
M: Good. Say, are you planning your summer travels?
W: Well, not yet. I was just reading a story about this woman Alan Wilson, who climbed up Mount Qomolangma.
M: Yeah, I read that too. A rather extraordinary experience, isn’t it? Ninety six days! She is actually a graduate of our college, class of 2012.
W: Oh, really? So Jonathan, what amazing thing have you done?
M: Well, I just went cycling across South America.
W: You didn’t.
M: I did, just last year before I entered the graduate school. It was such a brilliant time, four months on the road and enjoying wonderful scenery in the country, in towns and in cities all along the way. I got a bit tired, though.
W: Sounds great, hmm, maybe I should think seriously about my big life adventure, like taking a long walk across a national park.
M: Wow, let me know if you need someone to go with you.
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W: Hi, Matt. May I ask you a few questions?
M: Certainly Julian, what do you want to know?
W: I’m doing a study on the spending habits of students in our school. I’m writing a paper for my social studies course.
M: That sounds interesting!
W: To begin with, how much money do you get from your parents a month?
M: I get about five hundred dollars.
W: How do you spend your money?
M: I spend about three hundred dollars on food, you know how I like to eat.
W: Yes, what about the rest of the money?
M: Well, I spend on shows, about thirty dollars a month. Games, uh, for rental of tennis, court and balls, about fifty dollars. I do spend some one on things like reading material and the rest I save.
W: What about clothes?
M: My mother buys them for me.
W: Thanks a lot, Matt!
M: You’re welcome!
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W: Hello, everyone. I’m very glad to be here to talk to you. People need to feel secure and comfortable, so they can be creative. Well designed workplaces often create environments that make employees better thinkers. So today, I’ll talk about how to design workplaces that inspire creativity. I hope you can find it useful. First, the color of the office walls. Decorate your office with green. Other bright colors such as light blue and yellow can also increase creativity. Calmer colors help us concentrate. Green also reminds us of nature, which may help us to relax. Avoid red when you are choosing a color. While it can give us a feeling of energy, it also affects our ability to analyze information. Then let’s turn to lighting. Lighting is also important. Too dark and workers can feel sleepy, well, if it is too bright, it can make them feel anxious. The best kind of lighting is natural light. It makes us happier and more productive. When it comes to artificial lighting, warm colors are the best. But if we need to concentrate, a bluer light is better. Space is another important matter. A company might want to develop a variety of spaces in an office, so staff can find privacy if needed, but also work in open areas for creative thinking.
听力原文二
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W: Steve, I think we have gone off, of course. We’ve been cycling for an hour and there’s no beach in sight.
M: I don’t think so. I’ve been checking the map. Across this part to the international hotel and the beach’s one mile from there.
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M: Nancy, are you having a big Christmas dinner at your house this year?
W: Actually, I plan to spend Christmas at a homeless shelter with some friends. We just want to do something for the people there.
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W: Oh, no, I think we’ve just missed the bus.
M: How can that be? It says here that the bus’s arriving at ten fifty five. My watch says we’re five minutes ahead of time. Wait a minute! The town hall clock is striking eleven!
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M: There used to be a bookstore on the corner of Lear Road and Nelson Street. Is it still there?
W: Not any more. It’s a restaurant now. The bookstore has moved to Huntington Road, just next to the shopping centre.
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W: Would you pick up some milk and eggs from the supermarket?
M: Sure, do you need anything else?
W: No, oh, wait! Get some bread too. We don’t have any for breakfast tomorrow.
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W: What can I do for you?
M: I’d like to return these books.
W: Okay, um. What happened to this book?
M: I dropped it and the cover tore off. Sorry!
W: Well, I’m afraid you’ll have to pay a fine for the damage.
M: How much?
W: Three dollars.
M: That’s not too bad.
W: You can pay it now or at the end of the month.
M: I’ll pay it now. Here you are.
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W: Can I help you?
M: Yes, I’m looking for a gift for my daughter’s birthday, and I want something special.
W: Right, daughters are Daddy’s little girls. We have all kinds of sweet things that are specially designed for young girls. What about this set of heart shaped tea cups and saucers? Every time she pours a drink into the cup, a heart appears. The set includes six different colored tea cups and saucers. The price is fifty six dollars ninety cents.
M: It looks quite good. What’s that bag over there?
W: It’s an apple-tree-to-be gift set. It has everything needed to grow an apple tree—tree seed, pot, growing medium and directions.
M: Oh, this is a great idea. Many years later, it will grow into a big apple tree in the garden, and it will always remind her of this special birthday.
W: Yeah, yeah, isn’t it great?
M: How much is it?
W: Twenty four dollars ninety five cents.
M: I’ll take the apple tree set.
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W: Karl, don’t you think you should take a break? You haven’t gone on a holiday for the last two years.
M: I would like to, Susan, but it is not possible. There is too much work.
W: But you look too tired. You need a break.
M: I know, but as long as they don’t hire more people, my chances are slim.
W: Why don’t they hire more people?
M: Because they want to keep costs down.
W: Have you discussed this with the manager?
M: Well, I did have a word with him last month, but I don’t think that helped much.
W: In that case, you should consider changing jobs.
M: I have been thinking about it for a while. You would let me know if you find any positions available, wouldn’t you?
W: Of course, but you should also look for wanted ads.
M: I’ve already done that, but I haven’t yet found a job opening that suits my skills.
W: Don’t lose hope. You will find a good job soon.
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M: Amy, how are you doing?
W: Oh, hi Stewart. School is so crazy these days and when I’m not at school, I’m at work.
M: Hey, listen! I’m getting together with Sara and Paul tonight, and a few of our other friends are going to join us, and we’re... Well, we’re going out to eat and then catch a movie. Why don’t you come with us?
W: Hey, I’d love to, but I have to prepare for a test next week.
M: Ah, come on, we’re planning on having dinner around six thirty and then seeing a movie at seven thirty. Come on!
W: I hate, I don’t think, I’d better... I haven’t been feeling well lately.
M: Yeah, because you study too much. Come on! Relax! And at Sara’s birthday too. And we’re throwing her a small birthday party after the movie. It will be over at around ten thirty and you’ll be home half an hour later. Come on!
W: Oh, okay. Where do we meet for the dinner?
M: At the Chinese restaurant on Jackson street. I’ll pick you up at six o’clock.
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W: This is radio Oxton. It’s ten o’clock, and here is the local news. The hot dry weather is still causing problems. It hasn’t rained for six weeks and water is in short supply. The police have asked the local people not to water their gardens more than once a week during the emergency period. The washing of cars is completely banned. The temperature at two pm yesterday was a record 32 degrees. Hospitals have reported a large number of cases caused by the extreme heat. Old people and babies are most at risk. Unfortunately, the weather forecast says the hot dry weather will continue for three or four more days. Who says it always rains in England?
There has been a small fire at Oxton General Hospital. More than twenty patients were moved away from part of the building as firemen went for the fire. The fire was not serious. The firemen stopped it in a couple of minutes and everything now is back to normal. Well, that’s the news at ten o’clock. The next news will be in two hours at midday.
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