听力题"Go to the playground and have fun

听力题 Los Angeles today is the second largest city in America, spreading over 464 square miles along the southern California coast. It is the center of the entertainment industry, and it has a balmy climate of mostly sunny days. But there was a time when Los Angeles was nothing more than a tiny Indian village. The Spanish expedition searching for Monterey Bay camped there the night of August 1, 1769. Twelve years later, other Spaniards started a settlement at the village, which remained unchanged for decades. Yankee sea traders used the settlement as a port, and the California gold rush brought some new economic life to the village, but the town remained quite small. It was not until the completion of the transcontinental railroads in 1869, and the discovery of oil in the 1890s, that the population began to grow. Later, during the two world wars, Los Angeles experienced more growth, in part because of the new airplane industry. At about the same time, the arrival of two New York motion picture producers in search of sunny weather marked the beginning of an entertainment industry that has become a multibillion-dollar industry today. In just the past 100 years, this tiny sea village has grown into the sprawling metropolis that we know today. Los Angeles today is the second largest city in America, spreading over 464 square miles along the southern California coast. It is the center of the entertainment industry, and it has a balmy climate of mostly sunny days. But there was a time when Los Angeles was nothing more than a tiny Indian village. The Spanish expedition searching for Monterey Bay camped there the night of August 1, 1769. Twelve years later, other Spaniards started a settlement at the village, which remained unchanged for decades. Yankee sea traders used the settlement as a port, and the California gold rush brought some new economic life to the village, but the town remained quite small. It was not until the completion of the transcontinental railroads in 1869, and the discovery of oil in the 1890s, that the population began to grow. Later, during the two world wars, Los Angeles experienced more growth, in part because of the new airplane industry. At about the same time, the arrival of two New York motion picture producers in search of sunny weather marked the beginning of an entertainment industry that has become a multibillion-dollar industry today. In just the past 100 years, this tiny sea village has grown into the sprawling metropolis that we know today.

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听力题 Los Angeles today is the second largest city in America, spreading over 464 square miles along the southern California coast. It is the center of the entertainment industry, and it has a balmy climate of mostly sunny days. But there was a time when Los Angeles was nothing more than a tiny Indian village. The Spanish expedition searching for Monterey Bay camped there the night of August 1, 1769. Twelve years later, other Spaniards started a settlement at the village, which remained unchanged for decades. Yankee sea traders used the settlement as a port, and the California gold rush brought some new economic life to the village, but the town remained quite small. It was not until the completion of the transcontinental railroads in 1869, and the discovery of oil in the 1890s, that the population began to grow. Later, during the two world wars, Los Angeles experienced more growth, in part because of the new airplane industry. At about the same time, the arrival of two New York motion picture producers in search of sunny weather marked the beginning of an entertainment industry that has become a multibillion-dollar industry today. In just the past 100 years, this tiny sea village has grown into the sprawling metropolis that we know today. Los Angeles today is the second largest city in America, spreading over 464 square miles along the southern California coast. It is the center of the entertainment industry, and it has a balmy climate of mostly sunny days. But there was a time when Los Angeles was nothing more than a tiny Indian village. The Spanish expedition searching for Monterey Bay camped there the night of August 1, 1769. Twelve years later, other Spaniards started a settlement at the village, which remained unchanged for decades. Yankee sea traders used the settlement as a port, and the California gold rush brought some new economic life to the village, but the town remained quite small. It was not until the completion of the transcontinental railroads in 1869, and the discovery of oil in the 1890s, that the population began to grow. Later, during the two world wars, Los Angeles experienced more growth, in part because of the new airplane industry. At about the same time, the arrival of two New York motion picture producers in search of sunny weather marked the beginning of an entertainment industry that has become a multibillion-dollar industry today. In just the past 100 years, this tiny sea village has grown into the sprawling metropolis that we know today.

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听力题 Today the official language of the United States and most of Canada is English. However, French almost became the official language because of a war. The French and Indian War was fought between 1754 and 1763. The name of this war is not accurate because the war was actually between England and France. The Indians fought on the side of the French. France and England were trying to gain control of North America. France held Canada, and England held part of what is now the United States. However, France tried to expand its land by moving southward into New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Virginia. When the French built a fort on the Ohio River, the residents in Virginia sent George Washington to attack the fort in 1754. However, the French defeated Washington. The French, aided by the Indians, outsmarted the English and won many early battles. Later, the British began to do well against the French. In the final battle in Quebec, Canada, General Wolf of England faced General Nontcalm from France. Both generals died in this battle, but the English outlasted the French and won the battle. Thus, most of North America today has the English culture and language. Today the official language of the United States and most of Canada is English. However, French almost became the official language because of a war. The French and Indian War was fought between 1754 and 1763. The name of this war is not accurate because the war was actually between England and France. The Indians fought on the side of the French. France and England were trying to gain control of North America. France held Canada, and England held part of what is now the United States. However, France tried to expand its land by moving southward into New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Virginia. When the French built a fort on the Ohio River, the residents in Virginia sent George Washington to attack the fort in 1754. However, the French defeated Washington. The French, aided by the Indians, outsmarted the English and won many early battles. Later, the British began to do well against the French. In the final battle in Quebec, Canada, General Wolf of England faced General Nontcalm from France. Both generals died in this battle, but the English outlasted the French and won the battle. Thus, most of North America today has the English culture and language.

听力题M: Susan! Could I have a word with you while you are having your coffee? W: Of course, David! Let''s find a quiet comer over there. M: The manager asked me to tell you that he appreciated your efforts last year very much. W: Thanks, David. That makes me feel a lot better. I try my best, you know. You can tell him that I am grateful for his confidence in me. M: Yes, I''ll certainly pass that on to him. Your sales figures for the last two years have been remarkably good. W: Manchester is a good area to work in. There are a lot of businesses opening all the time. I try to make contact with the managers as soon as I know a new company is starting up. "The early bird catches the worm!" as they say. M: I''m sure that''s true, but there is more to it than that, isn''t there, Susan? You seem to be very confident and this helps your sales. W: Yes, I''ve been working on that for some time. I think that if I appear confident and successful, people are more likely to buy our goods. M: Well, you certainly seem successful at that. Your sales figures prove that. I was wondering if you could give a short talk tomorrow afternoon on the idea of being confident as a sales representative. Do you think you could put together something on that topic? W: I think I could manage. I''ll work on it this evening. M: I would be grateful if you could do that for me. I''m sure the others would benefit from that kind of talk. W: About how long do you want me to speak for? M: Something like 20 minutes, if that''s all right? W: And what sort of thing do you want me to talk about? M: Oh. How to build up your confidence, present yourself to customers, that sort of thing. W: I''ll work on it later then, David. M: Thanks, Susan... let me take your coffee cup back for you. I think it is about time we got back to the conference. M: Susan! Could I have a word with you while you are having your coffee? W: Of course, David! Let''s find a quiet comer over there. M: The manager asked me to tell you that he appreciated your efforts last year very much. W: Thanks, David. That makes me feel a lot better. I try my best, you know. You can tell him that I am grateful for his confidence in me. M: Yes, I''ll certainly pass that on to him. Your sales figures for the last two years have been remarkably good. W: Manchester is a good area to work in. There are a lot of businesses opening all the time. I try to make contact with the managers as soon as I know a new company is starting up. "The early bird catches the worm!" as they say. M: I''m sure that''s true, but there is more to it than that, isn''t there, Susan? You seem to be very confident and this helps your sales. W: Yes, I''ve been working on that for some time. I think that if I appear confident and successful, people are more likely to buy our goods. M: Well, you certainly seem successful at that. Your sales figures prove that. I was wondering if you could give a short talk tomorrow afternoon on the idea of being confident as a sales representative. Do you think you could put together something on that topic? W: I think I could manage. I''ll work on it this evening. M: I would be grateful if you could do that for me. I''m sure the others would benefit from that kind of talk. W: About how long do you want me to speak for? M: Something like 20 minutes, if that''s all right? W: And what sort of thing do you want me to talk about? M: Oh. How to build up your confidence, present yourself to customers, that sort of thing. W: I''ll work on it later then, David. M: Thanks, Susan... let me take your coffee cup back for you. I think it is about time we got back to the conference.

听力题 A sixth of undergraduates in Beijing this year have registered at driving school. The students, mostly from majors such as business management or international trade, will finish their driving courses within 20 days or so. Training costs have dropped to 2, 600 yuan for students, according to the Haidian Driving School in Beijing. The price is not really low, but students will accept it, seeing it as an investment in their future. Familiarity with the operation of Computers and fluent English are the basic skills graduating students need to find a job. But a driver''s permit has become another factor. "In the job market, owning a driver''s permit sometimes strengthens a graduating student''s competitiveness for a good position," says Zhou Yang, an undergraduate at the China University of Political Science and Law. Cars will become a necessary part of many people''s lives in the coming years, and it is difficult to get a permit of campus because of the pressures on working people''s time. "Having a fulltime job after graduation offers limited time to learn to drive. We senior students have plenty of spare time, plenty of opportunity to learn." Zhou says. Xu Jian, an official at the driving school, said undergraduates were very able and serious, and could grasp in an hour what ordinary people took four hours to learn. In this driving school, middle-aged people, young women and college students are the main customers. To get a driver''s permit, a beginner is now required to have at least 86 hours'' practice before the final road test. A sixth of undergraduates in Beijing this year have registered at driving school. The students, mostly from majors such as business management or international trade, will finish their driving courses within 20 days or so. Training costs have dropped to 2, 600 yuan for students, according to the Haidian Driving School in Beijing. The price is not really low, but students will accept it, seeing it as an investment in their future. Familiarity with the operation of Computers and fluent English are the basic skills graduating students need to find a job. But a driver''s permit has become another factor. "In the job market, owning a driver''s permit sometimes strengthens a graduating student''s competitiveness for a good position," says Zhou Yang, an undergraduate at the China University of Political Science and Law. Cars will become a necessary part of many people''s lives in the coming years, and it is difficult to get a permit of campus because of the pressures on working people''s time. "Having a fulltime job after graduation offers limited time to learn to drive. We senior students have plenty of spare time, plenty of opportunity to learn." Zhou says. Xu Jian, an official at the driving school, said undergraduates were very able and serious, and could grasp in an hour what ordinary people took four hours to learn. In this driving school, middle-aged people, young women and college students are the main customers. To get a driver''s permit, a beginner is now required to have at least 86 hours'' practice before the final road test.

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听力题Were you the first or last child in your family

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听力题A few months ago

听力题 Patricia Pania never wanted to be a national public figure. All she wanted to be was a mother and a homemaker. But her life was turned upside down when a motorist, distracted by his cell phone, ran a stop sign and crashed into the side of her car. The impact killed her two-year-old daughter. Four months later, Pania reluctantly but courageously decided to try to educate the public and to fight for laws to ban drivers from using cell phones while a car is moving. She wanted to save other children from what happened to her daughter. In her first speech, Pania got off to a shaky start. She was visibly trembling and her voice was soft and uncertain. But as she got into her speech, a dramatic transformation took place. She stopped shaking and spoke with a strong voice. For the rest of her talk, she was a forceful and compelling speaker. She wanted everyone in the audience to know what she knew without having to learn it from a personal tragedy. Many in the audience were moved to tears, and to action. In subsequent presentations, Pania gained reputation as a highly effective speaker. Her appearance on a talk show was broadcast three times, transmitting her message to over 14,000,000 people. Her campaign increased public awareness of the problem and prompted over 300 cities and several states to consider restrictions on cell phone use. Patricia Pania never wanted to be a national public figure. All she wanted to be was a mother and a homemaker. But her life was turned upside down when a motorist, distracted by his cell phone, ran a stop sign and crashed into the side of her car. The impact killed her two-year-old daughter. Four months later, Pania reluctantly but courageously decided to try to educate the public and to fight for laws to ban drivers from using cell phones while a car is moving. She wanted to save other children from what happened to her daughter. In her first speech, Pania got off to a shaky start. She was visibly trembling and her voice was soft and uncertain. But as she got into her speech, a dramatic transformation took place. She stopped shaking and spoke with a strong voice. For the rest of her talk, she was a forceful and compelling speaker. She wanted everyone in the audience to know what she knew without having to learn it from a personal tragedy. Many in the audience were moved to tears, and to action. In subsequent presentations, Pania gained reputation as a highly effective speaker. Her appearance on a talk show was broadcast three times, transmitting her message to over 14,000,000 people. Her campaign increased public awareness of the problem and prompted over 300 cities and several states to consider restrictions on cell phone use.

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听力题Mrs. Baker''s sister was ill

听力题 "Most episodes of absent-mindedness—forgetting where you left something or wondering why you just entered a room—are caused by a simple lack of attention," says Schacter. "You''re supposed to remember something but you haven''t encoded it deeply." Encoding is a special way of paying attention to an event that has a major impact on recalling it later. Failure to encode properly can create annoying situations. If you put your mobile phone in a pocket, for example, and don''t pay attention to what you did because you''re involved in a conversation, you''ll probably forget that the phone is in the jacket now hanging in your wardrobe. Lack of interest can also lead to absent-mindedness. A man who can recite sports statistics from 30 years ago, may not remember to drop a letter in the mailbox. Instead, women have slightly better memories than men, possibly because they pay more attention to their environment and memory relies on just that. Visual cues can help prevent absent-mindedness. But the cue must be clear and available. Another common episode of absent-mindedness is walking into a room and wondering why you''re there. Most likely you were thinking about something else. The best thing to do is to return to where you were before entering the room and you''ll likely remember. "Most episodes of absent-mindedness—forgetting where you left something or wondering why you just entered a room—are caused by a simple lack of attention," says Schacter. "You''re supposed to remember something but you haven''t encoded it deeply." Encoding is a special way of paying attention to an event that has a major impact on recalling it later. Failure to encode properly can create annoying situations. If you put your mobile phone in a pocket, for example, and don''t pay attention to what you did because you''re involved in a conversation, you''ll probably forget that the phone is in the jacket now hanging in your wardrobe. Lack of interest can also lead to absent-mindedness. A man who can recite sports statistics from 30 years ago, may not remember to drop a letter in the mailbox. Instead, women have slightly better memories than men, possibly because they pay more attention to their environment and memory relies on just that. Visual cues can help prevent absent-mindedness. But the cue must be clear and available. Another common episode of absent-mindedness is walking into a room and wondering why you''re there. Most likely you were thinking about something else. The best thing to do is to return to where you were before entering the room and you''ll likely remember.