高级英语听力unit1

Unit 1 How do you study for a test?Section A1b Listen. How do these students study for a test? Write letters from the picture above.Boy 1: Hey Gang. There's a big test on Tuesday. I really need some help. Can you tell me how you study for a big test? Voices: Sure! Yes. Sure we will.Boy 1: You did really well on the last English test, didn’t you, Mei?Mei: Yeah, I did OK.Boy 1: Well, how did you study?Mei: By making flashcards.Boy 1: May be I'll try that. How did you study, Pierre?Pierre: By asking the teacher for help. She was really happy I asked.Boy 1: That's interesting. How do you study, Antonio?Antonio: I like to study by listening to tapes. But sometimes my mother thinks I'm listening to music. And then she gets mad.Boy 1: Oh, well... 2a Listen and check the questions you hear.Listen and check the questions you hear.Girl 1: Welcome to the English club. Today we're going to talk about the best ways to learn English. Who has an idea? Boy 1: Do you learn English by watching English-language videos?Girl 2: No. It’s too hard to understand the voices.Boy 1: What about keeping a diary in English? Do you learn English that way? Girl 2: I think so. It helps to write English every day.Girl 3: Have you ever studied with a group?Girl 2: Yes, I have! I’ve learned a lot that way.Girl 1: Do you ever practice conversations with friends?Girl 2: Oh, yes, it improves my speaking skills.Boy 1: What about reading aloud to practice pronunciation?Girl 3: I do that sometimes. I think it help.Boy 2: I do too. And I always look up new words in a dictionary.Girl 3: That's a great idea!2b Listen again. Match each question above with an answer below. Section B2a Paul is learning English. Listen and check the learning challenges he talks about.Ms Mitchell: You look worried, Paul.Paul: I am, Ms Mitchell. I'm having trouble learning English. Ms Mitchell: You said you liked English. What's the problem?Paul: I can't get the pronunciation right.Ms Mitchell: Well, listening can help. Why don't you borrow the teacher's tapes? You can listen to them at home and repeat the sentences that are difficult for you.Paul: That's a good idea. But what about all the new words? I forget a lot of new words.Ms Mitchell: You can always write the new words in your note book and study them at home. You can even study in the train on the way to school.Paul: That might really help! Thanks.Ms Mitchell: Can you understand when people talk to you?Paul: Well, no. Not always. Sometimes I just don't understand what people are saying. Ms Mitchell: Why don't you join an English language club to practice speaking English? The English club meets after school on Tuesdays Thursdays. Paul: Maybe I'll go. The only other problem I have is that I don't get much writing practice. Ms Mitchell: Maybe you should find a pen pal.Paul: That sounds like a fun way to practice writing. Thanks Ms Mitchell. 2b Listen again. Match the challenges in 2a with the solutions. Unit 2 I used to be afraid of the dark.Section A1b Listen. Bob is seeing some friends for the first time in four years. What did his friends use to look like? Conversation 1Bob: Mario, is that you?Mario: Yeah, it is. It’s Bob! Hey, guys, it's Bob! I haven't seen you for four years.Bob: Yeah. I'm here with my parents. We're visiting for a couple of days. Wow, Mario, you look different! You used to be short, didn't you?Mario: Yes, I did. Now I'm tall. And so are you!Bob: That's true...And you used to wear glasses.Mario: You have a great memory. Now I wear contact lenses! Conversation 2Bob: Hey, Amy, it's great to see you.Amy: Hi, Bob. How are you?Bob: Fine. Wow, you've changed!Amy: Really? How?Bob: Well, you used to have short hair.Amy: You remember that? Yes, I did.Bob: And you used to be really tall!Amy: Not any more. You're taller than me now, Bob. Conversation 3Tina: Hiya, Bob.Bon: Hi, Tina. You've changed too.Tina: Oh, yeah?Bob: You have blonde hair!Tina: Yeah, it used to be red, didn't it?Bob: And it's straight!Tina: It used to be curly. 2a Listen and check the words you hear.Paula: Hey, Steve! Over here! Don't you remember me?Steve: Oh, wow! You're Paula, aren't you?Paula: That's right.Steve: But you used to be really quiet, didn't you?Paula: Yeah. I wasn't very outgoing.Steve: No, you weren't. But you were always friendly. Wait a minute! Did you use to play the piano?Paula: Yes, I did. But now I'm more interested in sports. I play soccer and I'm on the swim team.Steve: Wow! People sure change.2b Listen again. Fill in the blanks with the words you hear. Section B 2a Listen and check the sentences you hear. Girl 1: My six-year -old brother started school this week.Boy 1: He's really lucky. Life was great when I was six.Girl 1: Really? Why?Boy 1: Oh, schoolwork is rally easy.Girl 1: Not for me. I didn't use to like tests, now I don't worry about tests. Boy 1: And we used to play every day after school. Now we just study all the time.Girl 1: Yeah, but we used to walk to school. Now we have to take the bus.Boy 1: I remember one bad thing. I used to hate gym. Now I love gym class.Girl 1: Me, too.2b Listen again. What do the girl and the boy say about things in the past and now? Fill in the chart. Unit 3 Teenagers should be allowed to choose their own clothes.Section A,1b Listen and circle “T” (for true) or “F” (for false).Woman: So, what are you doing this afternoon, Anna?Anna: I'm going to the mall with John. He just got his driver's license.Woman: I'm sorry. You can't go with John. I don't think sixteen-year-olds should be allowed to drive. They aren't serious enough at that age.Anna: But I have to go to the mall. Gaby's getting her ears pierced and I want to watch.Woman: I don't think sixteen-year-olds should be allowed to get their ears pierced. They might be sorry later.Anna: I agree, but it's fun to watch. Is it OK if we take the bus?Woman: Well, I guess so.Anna: Great! I want to buy a new blouse at the mall, too.Woman: What kind are you going to buy? Maybe I should go with you.Anna: Aw, Mom. I'm not a child. I think teenagers should be allowed to choose their own clothes.Woman: Well, I just want to be sure you get something nice. 2a Listen and check what Kathy thinks. Circle “Agree”, “Disagree” or “Doesn’t know” to show what Molly thinks.Molly: Larry is working late again tonight, Kathy.Kathy: I know, Molly. I don't think sixteen-year-olds should be allowed to work at night. Young people need to sleep.Molly: I disagree with you. Teenage boys never get tired.Kathy: Well, maybe. But Larry shouldn't work every night.Molly: Oh, I agree. He needs time to do homework.Kathy: You know, Molly... he should really cut his hair.Molly: Oh, I don't know. Do you think it's too long?Kathy: Yes, I do. It doesn't look clean. And I think he should stop wearing that silly earring.Molly: Oh, I disagree. I kind of like it. It looks cool!Kathy: You know what worries me - Larry doesn't seem to have many friends.Molly: Yeah, I know. I think he shouldn't work on weekends.Kathy: Oh, I agree, Molly. He needs to spend time with friends. Molly: Like you and me?Kathy: Maybe.2b Listen again. What are Kathy’s and Molly’s reasons? Number their reasons in the correct order. Section B2a Listen and circle the things in 1a that you hear.Man: What's the matter, Peter?Peter: I think I'm going to fail a math test, Dad.Man: You are? Why?Peter: Well, I missed the bus and I had to walk to school.Man: So?Peter: I'm not allowed to get to class late, and there was a big test today.Man: And you weren't allowed to take the test?Peter: That's right. But I know I could pass that test.Man: Well, Peter, the school has to have rules, you know.Peter: I know. But I should be allowed to take the test later. It’s not fair.Man: I agree. Maybe you could talk to the teacher after school.Peter: Yeah. Maybe if I explain what happened, she’ll understand.2b Listen again. Match these sentence parts.