北京外国语大学英语初级听力文章内容
[00:00.00]Lesson Fifteen[00:02.69]Section One:[00:04.73]Dialogue
[00:05.77]Dialogue 1:[00:09.17]--What flights are there from London to Vienna tomorrow?
[00:11.91]--If you'd like to take a seat, I'll find out for you.[00:14.08]--I'd like to travel first class, please.
[00:15.70]--BEA Flight BE 502 takes off from Heathrow at 0925, and flies direct.
[00:22.26]--What time have I got to get there?
[00:24.63]--You'll have to be at West London Air Terminal by 0810 at the latest.
[00:30.01]Dialogue 2:[00:33.88]--Another piece of meat pie?[00:35.71]--No, thanks, really. I'm on a diet.
[00:38.06]--Please do. You've hardly eaten anything.[00:40.20]--It's delicious, but I don' think I ought to.
[00:44.33]Dialogue 3:[00:48.64]--How about a nice cup of tea before you go?[00:50.73]--Yes, I'd love one.
[00:52.01]--How doyou like it?[00:52.98]--A strong one with three spoons for me, please,
[00:56.66]Dialogue 4:[01:01.15]--What are you going to have to drink?[01:04.55]--I'd like something cool.
[01:06.48]--Would you care for some cake?[01:08.13]--Yes, I'll try a piece of cheese cake.
[01:10.09]--It certainly looks tempting. I wouldn't mind some myself.
[01:16.20]Dialogue 5:[01:20.64]--Have you chosen something, sir?[01:23.33]--Yes, I think I'll have the curry, please.[01:26.33]--What would you like afterwards?[01:28.16]--I'd like some fruit if you have any.
[01:33.07]Dialogue 6:[01:36.16]--Would you like a cigarette?[01:38.93]--No, thanks. I'm trying to cut down.
[01:40.88]--Go on. I owe you one from yesterday.[01:43.68]--OK, but next time you must have one of mine.
[01:49.56]Dialogue 7:[01:53.63]--I wonder if you could help me---I'm looking for a room.
[01:56.56]--I have got a vacancy, yes.[01:58.60]--What sort of price are you asking?
[02:00.35]--Eight pounds fifty a week excluding laundry.[02:03.12]--Would it be convenient to see the room?
[02:04.81]---Can you call back later? We're right in the middle of lunch.
[02:11.58]Dialogue 8:[02:13.75]--Will Dr. Black be able to see me at about 9.15 tomorrow?
[02:18.19]--Sorry, but he's fully booked till eleven unless there's a cancellaion.
[02:21.14]--Would ten to one be convenient?[02:22.92]--Yes, he's free then.
[02:27.88]Dialogue 9:[02:30.78]---Can you fix me up with a part-time job?[02:32.79]--Anything in particular that appeals to you?[02:35.09]--I was rather hoping to find something in a school.[02:37.68]--Have you done that kind of thing before?[02:39.53]--Yes, I was doing the same job last summer.[02:41.78]--I might be able to help you, but I'd need references.
[02:51.15]Section Two:[02:53.43]A. Quick Lunch:[02:56.80]Waitress: A table for one, sir?[02:58.57]Mr. Radford: Yes, please.[02:59.54]Waitress: Are you having the set lunch?[03:01.11]Mr. Radford: Yes.[03:01.92]Waitress: What would you like to start with?[03:03.35]Mr. Radford: What's the soup of the day?[03:04.76]Waitress: Mushroom.[03:05.73]Mr. Radford: Yes, please. I'll have that.[03:07.12]Waitress: And for your main course?
[03:08.81]Mr. Radford: The plaice, I think, and apple tart to follow.[03:11.48]Waitress: Would you like something to drink with your meal[03:13.88]Mr. Radford: Yes. A lager please.03:16.05]Waitress: Thank you.[03:20.28]B Dinner:[03:24.17]Waiter: Good afternoon.[03:26.32]Mr. Blackmore: Good afternoon. I have a table for two under the name of Blackmore.[03:29.58]Waiter: Yes, sir. Would you like to come this way?[03:32.40]Mr. Blackmore: Thank you.[03:33.29]Waiter: Can I take your coat, madam?[03:35.01]Mrs. Blackmore: Thank you.
[03:35.90]Waiter: Will this table do for you?[03:38.12]Mr. Blaclcmore: That will be fine, thanks.
[03:39.12]Waiter: Would you like a drink before your meal?[03:41.36]Mrs. Blaclcmore: Yes. A dry sherry, please.
[03:43.32]Mr. Blackmore: Half of bitter for me.[03:44.76]Waiter: Are you ready to order?
[03:47.55]Mr. Blackmore: Yes, I think so.[03:49.02]Waiter: What would you like for starters, madam?
[03:50.77]Mrs. Blackmore: I can't decide. What do you recommend?
[]Waiter: Well, the prawns are always popular. The pate is very good...[]Mrs. Blackmore: The prawns then please, for me.[03:59.37]Waiter: And for you, sir?[04:00.15]Mr. Blackmore: I think Vii try the soup.
[04:01.64]Waiter: Very good, sir. And to follow?[04:04.38]Mrs. Blackmore: Rack of lamb, I think.
[04:06.58]Waiter: And for you, sir?[04:08.72]Mr. Blackmore: I'll have the steak.
[04:10.34]Waiter: How would you like your steak done, sir?[04:12.72]Mr. Blackmore: Medium rare, please.
[04:13.92]Waiter: Thank you. Would you like to see the wine list?[03]Mr. Blackmore: Do you have a house wine?
[04:19.04]Waiter: Yes, sir. Red or white?[04:21.34]Mr. Blackmore: Do you have half bottles or half carafes?
[04:23.98]Waiter: Yes, sir.[04:24.58]Mr. Blackmore: One of each then, please.
[04:29.12]C. Interview:
[04:33.30]Reporter: Now, Susan. You've had a few minutes to rest.
[04:37.64]Can you tell us something about yourself?. How old are you and what do you do?
[04:41.53]Susan: I'm twenty-two and I'm a bus conductress.
[04:44.06]Reporter: A bus conductress! So you're used to collecting money.Who taught you to cycle?
[04:50.70]Susan: Nobody. I taught myself. I've been cycling since I was five.
[04:54.85]Reporter: And who bought that beautiful racing cycle for you?
[04:58.04]Susan: I bought it myself. I worked over-time.
[05:00.44]Reporter: Good for you! And what are you going to do now?
[05:03.26]Susan: Now? If you mean this minute, I'm going to have a long hot bath.
[05:07.86]Reporter: You must need to relax. Again, congratulations.
[05:11.70]That was Susan James, winner of this year's London to Brighton cycle race.
[05:21.08]D. Why can't I do what I like?
[05:26.72]I hope I never grow old! My grandfather lives with us and he's making my life a misery.
[05:34.85]When I was small he was kind and cheerful.
[05:38.37]But now he's always complaining and criticising.
[05:42.29]I mustn't interrupt when he's talking. It's rude.
[05:45.32]He doesn't like my clothes. 'Nice girls'don't dress like that.
[05:50.28]I shouldn't wear make-up. 'Natural beauty is best.
[05:54.65]Sometimes he interferes with my homework.
[05:57.91]When I was young we used to do maths differently,he says.
[06:02.87]Honestly, he's so old he doesn't know anything.
[06:06.69]But that doesn't stop him criticising me.
[06:09.67]He doesn't like my friends or my favorite records.
[06:12.96]'You're making too much noise,' he calls. 'I can't get to sleep.
[06:17.74]When he's not complaining he's asking questions. 'Where are you going? Where have you been?
[06:24.30]Why aren't you helping your mother?' He thinks Ym six, not sixteen.
[06:29.60]Anyway, why can't I do what I like? It's my life, not his.
[06:40.62]Section Three:[06:44.31]Dictation.[06:47.86]Philip is a very interesting boy. He is clever but he doesn't like school.[07:01.52]He hates ing but he is very keen on learning new practical skills.[07:11.68]In hisSPAre time he often repairs motorbikes.