初级英语听力(新版) Lesson 28

 　　初级英语听力(新版) Lesson28

　　(a)

　　Tomatoes! Tomatoes! Forty p a pound. Yer lovely salad tomatoes today. Lots o'lovely mush. Fifty p half pound, and a punnet o'strawberries ... for one pound.

　　(b)

　　You have exactly three and a half hours before polling¹ stations close. Three and a half hours, which means, obviously that you've got three and a half hours in which to cast your vote, a vote which I know you're all going to cast for Mary Hargreaves, the future member of Parliament. Mary Hargreaves has campaigned furiously² and industriously³ over ...

　　(c)

　　Welcome to Tescos. May we inform our customers that today we have English strawberries on special offer at only sixty-five p a pound and raspberries at only forty-nine p a pound and loganberries at thirty-eight p a pound. We hope you will avail⁴ yourselves of our special offers.

　　(d)

　　(sound of applause⁵ and cheering in background)

　　We can't continue the concert until people have cleared the central aisle⁶. The space ... We've got to keep the path clear for emergency services and we can't continue the music until it is cleared. Now, please, clear the central aisle!

　　(e)

　　End Apartheid! End Apartheid! Apartheid! Out! Out! Out! Free Africa! Free Africa! Black and white together! Black and white together! Apartheid out! Apartheid out! Out! Out! Out!

　　(f)

　　Er, now, a, a few points for all the stewards⁷ and demonstrators before we move off. Er ... er ... Can you be quiet, please! Now, will all the stewards please remember to walk on the outside of the column, on the outside, very important, and the demonstrators, please pay particular attention to the route. Now, we will be walking down Park Lane to, to Piccadilly and we will be going through Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square and from then on into Trafalgar Square. No right turns, no left turns, straight on into Trafalgar Square. Is that OK?

　　(g)

　　Any old iron? Any old iron? Anybody, iron? Any old iron?

　　He's quite a solitary⁸ type of person, really. You know, he spends most of his time at home, reading, listening to the radio, things like that. He goes out to the pub occasionally, and he does quite a lot of singing, too—he belongs to the local choir⁹, I believe—but you never see him at weekends. He's always off somewhere in the country, walking or fishing. He does a lot of fishing, actually—but always on his own. Funny sort of bloke.

　　Miss Barbara Pream, the Head of Pushet Advertising¹⁰ Agency, is being interviewed for a radio program on women and work.

　　Interviewer: So, here you are, Miss Pream, right at the top of the profession in advertising. I suppose you have quite a lot of men working under you, don't you?

　　Pream: Yes, I do. Most of my employees are men, in fact.

　　Interviewer: I see. And they don't mind having a woman boss?

　　Pream: No. Why should they? I'm good at my job.

　　Interviewer: Yes, of course. But, tell me, Miss Pream, have you never thought ... about getting married? I mean, most women do think about it from time to time.

　　Pream: But, I am married.

　　Interviewer: I'm sorry. I didn't realize, Mrs. ...

　　Pream: I prefer not to use my married name in the office.

　　Interviewer: And your husband, how does he like being married to a career woman?

　　Pream: He has nothing to complain about.

　　Interviewer: No, of course not. By the way, what does he do?

　　Pream: Well, he prefers to stay at home and run the house. He enjoys doing that as a matter of fact.

　　Beale: Well, uh ... I'll come straight to the point. As you know, your uncle, Eduardo Gatto, died last December.

　　Bruno: Yes. I was very sorry to hear that, even though I hadn't heard from him for a long time.

　　Beale: Hmm. Did you know that he was a very rich man?

　　Bruno: Uh ... n ... no ... I didn't.

　　Beale: Yes. That's why I've come to see you. I ... I have some news for you.

　　Bruno: What?

　　Beale: He's left everything to you.

　　Bruno: What?!

　　Beale: Yes. The sum comes to more than two million Australian dollars.

　　Bruno: What?! I ... I can't believe it.

　　Beale: It's all true. In his will, Mr. Gatto left clear instructions that I should come to London personally to see you.

　　Bruno: I ... I just can't get over it. I ... I feel it's just ... just too good to be true.

　　Beale: Oh, it's true all right. Believe me. However, there are certain restrictions¹² about how you can use the money. Would you like me to go through them with you now?

　　Bruno: Yes, yes. Please do!

　　Beale: Well, first of all, you mustn't spend it all at once. The money will be paid to you gradually, over a period of ten years.

　　Bruno: Yes, yes ... I understand, but, before you go on, could you tell me how my uncle made all this money?

　　Beale: Pizza.

　　Bruno: Pardon?

　　Beale: Pizza. You know, the thing people eat, with cheese and ...

　　Bruno: Yes, yes, of course! But how could he make so much money with pizza?

　　Beale: Well, he introduced it into Australia just before it became very popular. And he set up a chain of pizza restaurants. They're very successful. He was a very intelligent, good businessman.

　　Bruno: It's strange that he never wrote to us. Never. I know he was very fond of me.

　　Beale: But he couldn't. That was his problem.

　　Bruno: Pardon? He couldn't what?

　　Beale: Write.

　　Bruno: He couldn't ... Do you really mean he couldn't ...

　　Beale: Write. Even though he was very intelligent. And that brings me to the other restriction¹¹ in his will. You must use part of the money for your own further education. Mr. Gatto was a great believer in it. He always regretted he didn't get one himself.

　　Cathy: I'm fed up with sitting on packing cases, Joe. Don't you think we could buy at least two chairs?

　　Joe: Do you know how match new chairs cost? One cheap comfortable armchair ... eighty pounds.

　　Cathy: Yes, I know. It's terrible. But I have an idea. Why don't we look for chairs at a street market? I've always wanted to see one.

　　Joe: All right. Which one shall we go to?

　　Cathy: Portobello Road, I think. There are a lot of second-hand¹³ things there. But we'll have to go tomorrow. It's only open on Saturdays.

　　Joe: What time do you want to go? Not too early I hope.

　　Cathy: The guide-book says the market is open from nine to six. It's a very popular market so we'd better be there when it opens.

　　Joe: Right. I'll set the alarm.

　　* * *

　　Cathy: Oh, Joe. Look at the crowd.

　　Joe: They must have the same guide-book that we have.

　　Cathy: But it's very exciting ... look at that old table-cloth and those beautiful curtains.

　　Joe: Aren't we looking for chairs?

　　Cathy: Yes, but we need curtains. Come on.

　　* * *

　　Cathy: Whew. I'm so tired that I can't even remember what we've bought.

　　Joe: I can. A lot of rubbish. I'll make some tea. You can have a look at our 'bargains'.

　　Cathy: Joe, the curtains are beautiful but they're very dirty.

　　Joe: What did you say?

　　Cathy: I said the curtains were very dirty.

　　Joe: Why don't you wash them?

　　Cathy: I can't. They're too big. I'll have them dry-cleaned.

　　Joe: And what are you going to do about those holes. Can you mend them?

　　Cathy: I can't. I can't sew. I'll have them mended.

　　Joe: How much will all that cost? I never want to see another bargain ... and we still haven't got any chairs.

　　One night, Mrs. Riley, an elderly widow, was walking along a dark, London street. She was carrying her handbag in one hand and a plastic carrier bag in the other. There was nobody else ill the street except two youths. They were standing¹⁴ in a dark shop doorway¹⁵. One of them was very tall with fair hair; the other was short and fat with a beard and moustache.

　　The youths waited for a few moments, and then ran quickly and quietly towards Mrs. Riley. The tall youth held her from behind while the other youth tried to snatch¹⁶ her handbag.

　　Suddenly, Mrs. Riley threw the tall youth over her shoulder. He crashed into the other youth and they both landed on the ground. Without speaking, Mrs. Riley struck both of them on the head with her handbag, and walked calmly away.

　　The two surprised youths were still sitting on the ground when Mrs. Riley crossed the street towards a door with a lighted sign above it. Mrs. Riley paused, turned round, smiled at the youths and walked into the South West London Judo¹⁷ Club.

　　(The scene is in a bank. A clerk is sitting behind the desk and a customer is writing out a cheque.)

　　Clerk: Would you mind showing me your cheque card?

　　Customer: Certainly. Here you are.

　　(Suddenly a robber bursts in, he is holding a gun.)

　　Robber: This is a hold-up! (points gun at Clerk) Hands up! Hand over the money or I'll shoot.

　　Clerk: Just a minute. Would you mind waiting your turn? This lady was before you.

　　Robber: All right, but hurry up!

　　Clerk: (to the customer) How would you like the money?

　　Customer: In fives, please.

　　(Clerk counts out the money and hands it to the Customer, who goes to the side to count the money.)

　　Clerk: (to the Robber) Now then, sir. What can I do for you?

　　Robber: I've just told you. This is a hold-up and I want some money.

　　Clerk: Well, I'm afraid it's not that easy. If you want me to give you some money, you'll have to open account first.

　　Robber: Do you mean that if I open all account, then you'll give me some money?

　　Clerk: That would be the first step.

　　Robber: Okay, I'll open an account. Hand over the form. Quickly.

　　Clerk: (gets a form) Here we are. Just fill it in and sign at the bottom.

　　Robber: I haven't got a pen!

　　Customer: You could borrow mine if you like.

　　Robber: Thanks.

　　(The Robber tries to fill in the form, but has difficulties because he is holding the gun in his right hand and is unable to write with his left hand.)

　　Customer: If it would make things easier, I'll hold that for you (points to gun).

　　Robber: Okay.

　　(The Customer holds the gun while the Robber fills in the form. When the Robber has finished, the Customer hands back the gun. )

　　Robber: Right. Now hand over the money. Quickly.

　　Clerk: I'm sorry, but before we can open the account you'll need referees¹⁸.

　　Robber: (points to Customer) Will she do?

　　Customer: I'd be happy to write a reference¹⁹.

　　Clerk: No, she doesn't know you well enough.

　　Robber: What about my doctor?

　　Clerk: Yes, that'll be fine for one. And the other?

　　Robber: (thinks hard) Would my probation²⁰ officer do?

　　Clerk: Yes, I should think so. Would you like to ask him to fill in these forms and then bring them back next week?

　　Robber: So, if I bring back these forms next week, you'll give me some money?

　　Clerk: Well, we'll see what we can do.

　　Robber: (holds up forms and puts gun away) Right, then, I'll see you next week. Thanks for being so helpful.

　　Clerk: It's all part of the service. Good morning.

　　Robber: Good morning.

　　Customer: Good morning.

1 polling   

n.投票

参考例句：

• a week before polling day 投票日前一周（的那天）
• You can cast your vote at the local polling station. 你可以在当地的投票站投票。

2 furiously   

adv. 狂怒地, 有力地

参考例句：

• He lit a cigarette and puffed at it furiously. 他点燃了一支香烟，狂吸了几口。
• An army of buyers haggles furiously with an army of salesmen. 一大群买主在和卖主拼命地讨价还价。

3 industriously   

参考例句：

• She paces the whole class in studying English industriously. 她在刻苦学习英语上给全班同学树立了榜样。
• He industriously engages in unostentatious hard work. 他勤勤恳恳，埋头苦干。

4 avail   

vt.有益于；n.效用

参考例句：

• We tried to keep him alive but to no avail.我们全力抢救他，但却徒劳无功。
• We opposed the proposal but to no avail.我们反对这个提议，但没用。

5 applause   

n.鼓掌，喝彩，赞许

参考例句：

• His appearance on the platform was greeted with a burst of applause.他一登上台就博得了一阵热烈的掌声。
• His speech won round after round of enthusiastic applause.他的演讲博得了一阵又一阵的热烈掌声。

6 aisle   

n.（教堂、教室、戏院等里的）过道，通道

参考例句：

• The aisle was crammed with people.过道上挤满了人。
• The girl ushered me along the aisle to my seat.引座小姐带领我沿着通道到我的座位上去。

7 stewards   

（轮船、飞机等的）乘务员( steward的名词复数 )； （俱乐部、旅馆、工会等的）管理员； （大型活动的）组织者； （私人家中的）管家

参考例句：

• The stewards all wore armbands. 乘务员都戴了臂章。
• The stewards will inspect the course to see if racing is possible. 那些干事将检视赛马场看是否适宜比赛。

8 solitary   

adj.孤独的，独立的，荒凉的；n.隐士

参考例句：

• I am rather fond of a solitary stroll in the country.我颇喜欢在乡间独自徜徉。
• The castle rises in solitary splendour on the fringe of the desert.这座城堡巍然耸立在沙漠的边际，显得十分壮美。

9 choir   

n.唱诗班，唱诗班的席位，合唱团，舞蹈团；v.合唱

参考例句：

• The choir sang the words out with great vigor.合唱团以极大的热情唱出了歌词。
• The church choir is singing tonight.今晚教堂歌唱队要唱诗。

10 advertising   

n.广告业；广告活动 a.广告的；广告业务的

参考例句：

• Can you give me any advice on getting into advertising? 你能指点我如何涉足广告业吗?
• The advertising campaign is aimed primarily at young people. 这个广告宣传运动主要是针对年轻人的。

11 restriction   

n.限制，约束

参考例句：

• The park is open to the public without restriction.这个公园对公众开放，没有任何限制。
• The 30 mph speed restriction applies in all built-up areas.每小时限速30英里适用于所有建筑物聚集区。

12 restrictions   

约束( restriction的名词复数 )； 管制； 制约因素； 带限制性的条件（或规则）

参考例句：

• I found the restrictions irksome. 我对那些限制感到很烦。
• a snaggle of restrictions 杂乱无章的种种限制

13 second-hand   

adj.用过的，旧的，二手的

参考例句：

• I got this book by chance at a second-hand bookshop.我赶巧在一家旧书店里买到这本书。
• They will put all these second-hand goods up for sale.他们将把这些旧货全部公开出售。

14 standing   

n.持续，地位；adj.永久的，不动的，直立的，不流动的

参考例句：

• After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
• They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。

15 doorway   

n.门口，(喻)入门；门路，途径

参考例句：

• They huddled in the shop doorway to shelter from the rain.他们挤在商店门口躲雨。
• Mary suddenly appeared in the doorway.玛丽突然出现在门口。

16 snatch   

n.抢夺，碎片，一阵，一瞬间，一点点；v.夺取，抢劫，抓住

参考例句：

• The magazine was snatch from my hand before I could read it.我还没来得及看那期杂志，就被从我手里抢走了。
• He had a snatch of sleep sitting in his chair.他坐在椅子里稍睡片刻。

17 judo   

n.柔道

参考例句：

• The judo is a kind of fighting sport.柔道是一种对抗性体育活动。
• Which is more important in judo, strength or techniques?柔道运动中，力量和技术哪个更重要？

18 referees   

n.裁判员( referee的名词复数 )；证明人；公断人；（专业性强的文章的）审阅人

参考例句：

• The fiery player has had numerous run-ins with referees. 这位脾气暴躁的队员曾和裁判员发生过无数次争吵。
• If you want to appeal, the Court of Referees will decide. 如果你要上诉，可以由仲裁法庭去判决。 来自辞典例句

19 reference   

n.提到，说到，暗示，查看，查阅

参考例句：

• We spent days going through all related reference material.我们花了好多天功夫查阅所有有关的参考资料。
• I like to have my reference books within my reach.我喜欢把参考书放到伸手可取的地方。

20 probation   

n.缓刑(期)，(以观后效的)察看；试用(期)

参考例句：

• The judge did not jail the young man,but put him on probation for a year.法官没有把那个年轻人关进监狱，而且将他缓刑察看一年。
• His salary was raised by 800 yuan after his probation.试用期满以后，他的工资增加了800元。