听力题 W: So, how long have you lived in New York? M: All my life. I was born here. Sounds like you''re new in town. W: Two months. I just moved here from Michigan. Sounds like you''re new in town. M: Wow! That''s a big change. New York must be quite a shock. W: Well, not exactly. I lived here once before, when I went to the graduate school. So, I guess you could say that I''m used to life in New York, if that''s possible. M: When did you live here? W: Oh, let''s see, ...it must have been about eight years ago. Boy, the city sure has changed since then. M: I suppose so. I mean, they''ve really cleaned up Times Square. It used to be so dirty. I mean, now it''s just full of tourists. W: Yeah. And the subways seem to run more on schedule now. M: Basically, I think the city is safer anywhere you go, probably because we have so many more police officers on the street. W: Oh, that''s for sure! You know, though, one thing I can''t get used to is the noise especially those garbage trucks! They come at five in the morning and are so loud. The noise wakes me up every time! M: I guess I''ve lived here so long I don''t hear it anymore. I can sleep through just about anything. You know the one thing I am tired of—the weather. I mean, I''m so sick and tired of these long, cold winters. I''m thinking about moving next year. W: Really? M: Yeah. I mean, like I said, I''ve lived here all my life, and I feel like I need some kind of change. You know, a new environment. It''s time to get out of New York. W: Hmm. Not me! I love the nightlife: the theater and the great restaurants. I can''t wait to get out to discover all that New York is offering!