2013年12月英语四级听力精练长对话9

　　Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　19、A) To go boating on the St. Lawrence River.

　　B) To go sightseeing in Quebec Province.

　　C) To call on a friend in Quebec City.

　　D) To attend a wedding in Montreal.

　　20、A) Study the map of Quebec Province.

　　B) Find more about Quebec Province.

　　C) Brush up on her French.

　　D) Learn more about the local customs.

　　21、A) Its most beautiful in summer.

　　B) It has many historical buildings.

　　C) It was greatly expanded in the 18th century.

　　D) Its the only French-speaking city in Canada.

　　答案

　　19、D) To attend a wedding in Montreal.

　　20、C) Brush up on her French.

　　21、B) It has many historical buildings.

　　原文

　　W: Hey, Bob, guess what? Im going to visit Quebec next summer. Im invited to go to a friends wedding, but while Im there, Id also like to do some sightseeing.

　　M: Thats nice, Sherry. But do you mean the province of Quebec or Quebec City?

　　W: I mean the province. My friends wedding is in Montreal, so Im going there first. Ill stay for 5 days. Is Montreal the capital city of the province?

　　M: Well, many people think so because its the biggest city, but its not the capital. Quebec City is, but Montreal is great. The Santa Lawrence River runs right through the middle of the city. Its beautiful in summer.

　　W: Wow, and do you think I can get by in English? My French is okay, but not that good. I know most people there speak French, but can I also use English?

　　M: Well, people speak both French and English there, but youll hear French most of the time and all the street signs are in French. In fact, Montreal is the third largest French-speaking city in the world. So youd better practice your French before you go.

　　W: Good advice, what about Quebec City? Ill visit a friend from college who lives there now. Whats it like?

　　M: Its a beautiful city, very old. Many old buildings have been nicely restored. Some of them were built in the 17th and 18th centuries. Youll love it there.

　　W: Fantastic, I cant wait to go.

　　19. Whats the womans main purpose of visiting Quebec? D. To attend a wedding in Montreal.

　　20. What does the man advise the woman to do before the trip? C. Brush up on her French.

　　21. What does the man say about Quebec City? B. It has many historical buildings.