题一
Not so many years ago, you hardly ever sawcomputers. Now they seem to be everywhere. There are also many hidden “computers” in your home, but youmight be unaware of them. For example, there may be one inside your TV set,telephone or washing machine. You are more dependent on computers than youknow.
Computers are probably the best calculators in the world. They arefaster at calculating than people, and they rarely give wrong answers. They canalso type, print and draw things like diagrams and graphs. They can teach youmany things and also play games with you. More importantly, they can operaterailways and fly planes and spaceships. For these reasons, we sometimes callthem “electronic brains”。
题二
Thesoldier rushed down the stairs. “Captain, they’ve gone”， he cried. “All of them…” Before the soldier could finish, the captain of the guards quickly ran upthe stairs.Seconds later, the captain stood on the high wall of the city ofTroy, and looked down at the empty plain. “The Greeks have tried for ten yearsto capture our city. Now they’ve gone and we’ve won!” he said. “But they’veleft their huge wooden horse outside the main gates,” the soldier said.“Well,it was too big for them to take with them. Pull it into the city now. It’s onwheels,” the captain ordered.“But why is it on wheels?” the soldier asked.“Maybe the Greeks want us to…”The captain interrupted him, “You’re a soldier.You have to obey orders. Move that horse, now!” The Trojans dragged it into thecity with ropes.
题三
The first Olympic Games happened thousands of years ago in Greece.People started the Olympic Games to show respect to the gods. They would prayto their gods in the morning and then have the games in the afternoon. Thefirst Olympic Games only lasted for one day! In modern times, the Olympic Gameslast for two weeks.
Thousands of years ago, married women could not watch the games.Otherwise, they would be punished! Here is a story about a woman at the ancientOlympic Games in Greece. Her name was Helen. Helen’s son Rodus took part in thecompetition of running in the Olympic Games. Helen wanted to watch Rodus run,so she made herself look like a soldier and entered the stadium. Unfortunately,Helen was found inside the stadium. Rodus won the competition, but his motherwas punished.
01 I mean it.我是说真的
A: Do you really want to quit your job?
B: I mean it.
02 What’s up?近来过得如何?
A: Hey! What’s up?
B: Nothing much! As usual.
03 It’s on me.我来付
A: The beer is on me.
B: Thank you.
04 See you later.待会见;再联络
A: I have to go.
B: See you later.
05 Check, please.买单
A: Check, please.
B: Yes, sir.
06 Mind your own business.别多管闲事
A: What were you talking about?
B: Mind your own business.
07 Hold on.请稍等
A: May I leave a message, please?
B: Hold on.
08 Whatever!随你的便
A: Shall I tell him tonight or tomorrow?
B: Whatever!
09 After you.你先(请)
A: Please come in.
B: After you.
10 Nonsense!胡说八道!
A: Tell me the truth. I don’t want nonsense.
B: I am telling the truth.
11 Cheer up!振作点
A: We lost the game again!
B: Cheer up! You’ll do better next time.
12 No way!不行
A: Let’s have pizza for lunch.
B: No way! I hate pizza.
13 Go for it!加油!
A: It’s an important test.
B: Yes, I will go for it!
14 You’ve got me there. / (it) beats me.我想不出来：我不知道：你考倒我了
A: Do you know the height of that building?
B: You’ve got me there. (Beats me)
15 Who Cares!谁管你呀!
A: I can’t finish my homework. Can you help me to do some?
B: Who cares!
16 I’ll get it.我来接(电话)
A: The phone is ringing.
B: I’ll get it.
17 It depends.看情形
A: When will you wake up?
B: It depends.
18 Out of the question!不可能的
A: Could I borrow your bike?
B: Out of the question!
19 Allow me.让我来
A: Please allow me to open the door for you.
B: Thank you.
20 Calm down冷静一点
A: Calm down. It’s not such a big deal.
B: You won’t understand.
21 Thank you.谢谢
A: You are beautiful!
B: Thank you.
22 You’re welcome.不客气
A: Thank you for the flowers.
B: You’re welcome.
23 Goodbye.再见
A: Take care!
B: You too! Goodbye!
24 How are you(doing)?你好吗?
A: How are you?
B: Not very good. I got a cold.
25 I have had enough!我真是受够了!
A: I have had enough!
B: Why? What did he do?
26 Let’s call it a day.今天到此为止吧!
A: Let’s call it a day. I am so tired.
B: All right!
27 Not again!不会吧!
A: Everyone’s late.
B: Not again!
28 Knock it off!住手!不要吵!
A: Knock it off! I am trying to study.
B: Sorry, I didn’t know that you are studying.
29 Good night.晚安
A: Good night, everybody.
B: Good night, Jill! Have a sweet dream.
30 Sure!可以呀!
A: Could I use your computer?
B: Sure!
31 Of course.当然!
A: Could I borrow your car?
B: Of course.
32 Yes.是的
A: Is this your cell phone?
B: Yes, it is mine.
33 Why?为什么?
A: Sarah is not coming.
B: Why?
34 Be careful on the road.路上小心
A: Be careful on the road. It’s getting dark.
B: Ok!
35 You decide.你决定吧!
A: Do you want the black tie or the red one?
B: You decide.
36 Never mind.没关系;不要紧
A: I am sorry that I broke your radio.
B: Never mind.
37 That’s all right.没关系
A: I didn’t mean to be bump into you.
B: That’s all right.
38 I don’t know.我不知道
A: Do you know where the police station is?
B: I don’t know.
39 Is there anything wrong?有问题吗?
A: The boss was every angry at the meeting.
B: Why? Is there anything wrong?
40 No problem.没问题
A: Could I borrow your car tomorrow?
B: Sure! No problem.
41 You are joking! (No kidding)别开玩笑了
A: Did you know that Linda’s uncle is Jacky Chen?
B: You are joking! How did you know that?
42 Why not?为什么不行?
A: You can’t go out today.
B: Why not?
43 I don’t understand….我不懂
A: Betty broke up with her new boyfriend.
B: I don’t understand how could this happen?
44 And then?然后呢?
A: You should take this form to the first counter.
B: And then? What should I do?
45 So what?那又如何?那又怎样?
A: Do you know there is a new theater down the street?
B: Yeah. So what?
46 It’s alright.还好
A: How’s your steak?
B: It’s alright.
47 I am OK.我没事
A: Are you hurt?
B: I am OK.
48 Bon voyage.一路顺风
A: We are leaving for Boston tonight.
B: Bon voyage.
49 What happened?发生了什么事?
A: Lucy is crying.
B: Why? What happened?
50 Come on!来嘛!拜托!
A: I don’t want to go to the party.
B: Come on! Don’t be shy
Part III Listening Comprehension
Section A
M: I left 20 pages here to copy. Here is the receipt.
W: Im sorry, sir. But were a little behind. Could you come back in a few minutes?
Q: What does the woman mean?
W: I hope youre not too put out with me for the delay. I have to stop by friends home to pick up a book on my way here.
M: Well, thats not a big deal. But you might at least phone if you know youre going to keep someone waiting.
Q: What do we learn about the woman from the conversation?
W: Mark is the best candidate for chairman of the student union, isnt he?
M: Well, that guy wont be able to win the election unless he gets some majority vote from women students. And Im not sure about that.
Q: What does the man mean?
M: Sorry to have kept you waiting, Madam. Ive located your luggage.It was left behind in Paris and wont arrive until later this evening.
W: Oh, I cant believe this. Have it deliver to my hotel then , I guess.
Q: What happened to the womans luggage?
