大学英语六级听力讲义与笔记第11讲

　　return 回球

　　forehand 正手 backhand 反手

　　例题

　　A) The environmental problem.

　　B) The health problem.

　　C) The educational problem.

　　D) The international problem.

　　W: I wonder if our children will still be able to breath the clean air, drink clean water and see the blue sky.

　　M: I agree with you. I think its time man learned to live in harmony with the earth instead of just exploiting it.

　　Q: What are they talking about?

　　注：in harmony with 与和谐相处

　　例题

　　A) They think cinemas are too far away from their homes.

　　B) They are disappointed with the films produced these days.

　　C) They both dislike films about adventure stories.

　　D) They both like the idea of going to the cinema at night.

　　M: I used to go to the cinema a lot. It did make a nice night out, but not now.

　　W: No, I dont either. There arent any good adventurous stories like the movies they made when I was young.

　　Q: What can be concluded from this conversation?

　　注：1. film 胶卷，电影

　　2. have a nice night out 在外面玩一宿

　　例题

　　A) Their parents cut back the loan.

　　B) The woman doesnt want Frank to take another English course.

　　C) They cant pay the rent this month.

　　D) The womans boss refused to give her a raise.

　　W: Frank, weve got a problem. We dont have enough money to pay the rent this month. I think Id better ask Mom and Dad for a loan, or ask my boss for a raise.

　　M: Well, I dont know. But maybe Id better not take another English course this semester.

　　Q: Whats the problem they are talking about?

　　例题

　　A) Ask Dr. Smith to alter his decision.

　　B) Ask Dr. Smith to call the library.

　　C) Get the book directly from Dr. Smith.

　　D) Get Dr. Smiths written permission.

　　M: May I take this book out? I need it to work on my paper for Dr. Smiths history class.

　　W: I am afraid not. The book has been put on reserve by Dr. Smith. Unless you have his written permission, we wont let it out.

　　Q: What should the man do to borrow the book?

　　注：1. put on reserve 保留

　　2. let it out 借出去

　　let us out 下课

　　meet 上课

　　break up 下课;分手

　　make up 补考;重归于好

　　flame 火焰

　　old flame 旧情人

　　a big date 周末玩通宵

　　blind date 经介绍的第一次约会

　　stand sb. up 放鸽子

　　go steady 正式确定情侣关系

　　play the field 恋爱不专一

　　例题

　　A) He feels unsympathetic.

　　B) He feels its a pity.

　　C) He feels its unfair.

　　D) He feels glad.

　　W: By the way, did you hear that Jack failed the midterm English exam? Its too bad because itll disqualify him for next years scholarship.

　　M: He deserved it. Hes never really studied since last semester.

　　Q: How does the man feel about Jacks failing the exam?

　　注：He deserved it. 他自作自受。