决胜六级听力必备 mode3

1. W: That picture certainly flatters¹ Sua.
[00:03.27]Don't you think so?
[00:04.52]M: No,I don't.As a matter of face.
[00:07.47]I think it makes her look older than she really is.
[00:10.63]Q: What does the woman think of the picture?
[00:14.26]2. M: How many students took the exam last Saturday?
[00:18.18]W: Well,let me see.
[00:19.67]Fifty had registered, but everyone didin't showed up.
[00:22.86]I believe that we had twenty-five from the Middle East and fifteen from Latin America.
[00:28.21]Q: How many students did the woman believe had taken the exam?
[00:33.10]3. W:Are these rugs on sale too?
[00:35.60]M: No.These are selling at the regular price, four ninety-five.
[00:40.65]Q: Can the woman buy a rug?
[00:43.44]4. M: Could you please tell me if the Miami flight will be arriving on time?
[00:48.98]W: Yes,sir.It should be arriving in about 10 minutes at hall C.
[00:53.32]Q: Where did this conversation most probably take place?
[00:57.94]5. M: Is Paul angry?
[01:00.50]W: I don't think so.
[01:01.68]If he were,he'd tell us.
[01:03.84]Q: what does the man think about Paul?
[01:07.06]6. M:Miss Brown bought some paper,paints,and brushes.
[01:12.02]W: I'll bet she'll use them at the high school.
[01:14.81]Q: What will Miss Brown probably do at the high school?
[01:18.99]7. M: I'd like to cash a check,please.
[01:22.18]I have an account here.
[01:24.11]W: Fine.Just make it out to "cash".
[01:26.60]Q: Where did this conversation most probably take place?
[01:31.45]8. M: Now,what seems to be the trouble,Mrs.Stephens?
[01:36.44]W: I've been very dizzy lately,and last night I had some chest pain.
[01:40.65]Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
[01:45.74]9. M:My briefcase² is just like yours,isn't it?
[01:50.21]W: Almost.Mine is smaller,but it doesn't have a lock.
[01:53.97]I think I'd rather have had one like yours.
[01:57.47]Q: Why would the woman rather have had a briefcase like the one the man has?
[02:03.19]10. W:Hello,Mr.Jacob.
[02:05.47]This is Tim Smith's secretary.
[02:08.21]I'm calling to confirm his appointment with you today at two o'clock.
[02:12.08]M: Thank you for calling.
[02:13.72]I'll expect Mr.Smith this afternoon.
[02:16.99]Q: Whose secretary is calling?
[02:20.54]Section B
[02:22.03]Arabs consider it(11)-{extremely} bad manner to start talking business immediately.
[02:27.15]Even the busiest government official or (12)-{executive} always take
[02:31.25](13)-{extra} time to be polite and offer (14)-{refreshments
[02:30.25]No matter how busy you are, you should make time for this (15)-{hospitality}.
[02:35.32]Making decisions quickly is not an Arab custom.
[02:38.50]There is a (16)-{vagueness} in doing business in the Middle East which will puzzle a (17)-{newcomer
[02:43.75]Give yourself lots of time and ask lots of questions.
[02:47.67]Patience is an important(18)-{quality
[02:50.13]You may have to wait two or three days to see high-level government officials as they are very bus
[02:56.74]Give yourself enough time.
[02:58.70]Personal relationships are very important
[03:01.39]They are the key to do business in Arab countries
[03:04.60](19)-{Try to identify the decision-maker regarding your product or services immediately and get to know him on a friendly basis.
[03:12.88]Do your homework.
[03:14.42]Be prepared to discuss  details of your product or proposal.
[03:18.60]Be ready to answer technical questions}.
[03:21.53]When an Arab says yes, he may mean "maybe"
[03:25.29]When he says maybe,he probably means "no"
[03:29.08]You will seldom get a direct "no" from an Arab because it is considered impolite.
[03:34.07]Also,he does not want to close his option.
[03:37.72]Instead of "no",he will say "inshalah" which means,"if God is willing"
[03:43.39](20)-{On the other hand,"yes"does not necessarily mean "yes"
[03:47.13]A smile and slow nod might seem like an agreement
[03:51.28]but in fact,your host is being polite.
[03:54.52]An Arab considers it impolite to disagree with a guest}.

1 flatters   

向…奉承( flatter的第三人称单数 )； 阿谀； 给以愉快的感觉； 使显得更漂亮

参考例句：

• The chairman flatters himself on his judgment of people. 主席自认为他审视人比别人高明。
• This photograph flatters you. 这照片比你本人漂亮。

2 briefcase   

n.手提箱，公事皮包

参考例句：

• He packed a briefcase with what might be required.他把所有可能需要的东西都装进公文包。
• He requested the old man to look after the briefcase.他请求那位老人照看这个公事包。