最新版雅思听力指南 Listening Test5-section3

[00:02.93]In this section you will hear a discussion between Harry¹ and Susan,
[00:09.51]who are on their first date at an Indian restaurant.
[00:13.92]They are deciding what food they want to order.
[00:18.60]First,look at Questions 25 to 29.
[00:24.40]Note the examples that have been done for you.
[00:28.79]Tick the columns under the appropriate names to indicate
[00:34.59]what food Harry and Susan ordered.
[00:38.58]Section 3 (1) Harry:You know,Susan,I've never had Indian food before.
[00:43.99]I am really not sure what I should order.
[00:48.09]Susan:You've never eaten Indian food before?
[00:52.30]I thought  everyone in London had by now.
[00:56.69]Indian food is really trendy right now,extremely fashionable.
[01:02.98]Harry:Yes,I know. That is why when you asked me to come I was so excited.
[01:09.46]I've been wanting to try it for quite some time.So,what do you suggest?
[01:16.64]Susan:Well,everyone who eats Indian food usually likes Tandoori chicken.
[01:23.85]It is a simple dish of chicken that has been covered with spices and then roasted.
[01:30.96]Harry:Sounds delicious.What else?
[01:36.05]Susan:My favorite is spicy² lamb curry³.
[01:40.44]Do you like to eat lamb?
[01:43.63]Harry:I love mutton,but I am unable to eat spicy food.
[01:49.64]It is too hard on my stomach.
[01:53.63]Susan:Well,then I'll order the mild lamb curry for you
[01:59.64]and I'll get the spicy shrimp⁴ curry.
[02:03.53]Harry:Fine.What about rice?
[02:07.92]Isn't it traditional to eat  curry with rice?
[02:12.60]Susan:That's right!
[02:15.18]Are you sure you haven't eaten Indian food before?
[02:19.78]I'll order us both a plate of saffron rice.
[02:24.88]We need some bread,too.
[02:28.27]There is a traditional Indian bread called nan.
[02:33.05]It tastes great with curry and rice.
[02:37.34]I'll also order us both a plate of nan.
[02:41.93]Harry:This is starting to sound like a lot of food.
[02:46.84]But no worries;I'm starving.
[02:50.74]Susan:But I still want a vegetable dish.
[02:55.15]I think I'll get the samosa⁵.
[02:58.65]Samosa are deep-fried vegetable fritters.I love them.
[03:05.05]Harry:What about something to drink?I'd like some beer.
[03:10.15]Susan:This restaurant carries excellent British and Indian beers.
[03:15.74]Which one would you like?
[03:19.42]Harry:I think I'll try an Indian beer tonight.
[03:23.31]I've never had one before.
[03:27.10]Susan:Great.And I'll have a glass of soda⁶ water.
[03:31.91]Now,let's see if we can get a waiter to come over here and take our order.
[03:38.49]Questions 25-29 according to section 3(1).
[03:40.47]25-29.To point out what food Harry and Susan ordered?
[03:42.46]Harry (  )Susan (  ) 25.Shrimp Curry 26.Saffron Rice
[03:44.44]27.Nan 29.Soda Water 28.Vegetable Samosa Section 3(2)
[03:46.46]Narrator:Now look at Questions 30 to 33.
[03:48.44]Circle the appropriate letters A to D.
[03:53.74]listen carefully to the rest of tie conversation between Harry and Susan.
[04:00.64]Harry:What else do you do at the Universe Toy Company?
[04:05.21]Susan:I'm the vice-president of the new toy development.  Terrific⁷!
[04:10.91]Susan:I know you're a CPA.
[04:14.59]Harry:That's true.I am Harry Bennett,Certified Public Accountant.
[04:20.88]I love numbers.I do some work for Smith and Dale,
[04:26.68]your company's accounting⁸ firm.
[04:30.18]Susan:And so...Harry:Here we are. Susan:Yes.
[04:35.17]Harry:I have a daughter.Susan:I know.
[04:39.48]How old is she?   She's nine years old.  That's a nice age.
[04:45.39]What is her name? Harry:Michelle.
[04:49.49]Susan:Do you have a picture of her?   Harry:Yes,here in my wallet.
[04:55.47]She's very pretty. Thank you. (Harry's pager beeps)
[04:59.76]Harry:Susan,would you mind if I go and use a phone for a second?
[05:05.37]My pager just beeped and someone rang from my home.
[05:11.07]It might be about my daughter.
[05:14.75]No,of course I wouldn't mind you ringing home. Go ahead.Harry:Thanks.
[05:20.94]Narrator:Harry uses the restaurant's phone and then returns.
[05:27.24]Harry:Please forgive me,Susan,but I have to leave.
[05:32.04]I feel terrible,but my daughter isn't feeling well.
[05:37.53]Susan:Oh no!Is it serious?I don't know.
[05:42.02]The baby sitter says she has a stomachache,and she's crying,
[05:47.61]I'll have to go home.Will you forgive me?
[05:52.31]Susan:Of course.I'm so sorry for Michelle
[05:56.62]And you didn't have a chance to eat.
[06:00.52]Harry:Oh,it's OK.Let me take you home first.
[06:05.53]Susan:No,no.Please, go ahead.
[06:09.11]Harry:It's our first date.
[06:12.30]Susan:We'll make another.Please don't worry.
[06:16.50]Harry:I'll ring you.Susan:I hope your daughter is all right.
[06:21.00]Good-bye.Harry:Good-bye.
 

 

1 harry   

vt.掠夺，蹂躏，使苦恼

参考例句：

• Today,people feel more hurried and harried.今天，人们感到更加忙碌和苦恼。
• Obama harried business by Healthcare Reform plan.奥巴马用医改掠夺了商界。

2 spicy   

adj.加香料的；辛辣的，有风味的

参考例句：

• The soup tasted mildly spicy.汤尝起来略有点辣。
• Very spicy food doesn't suit her stomach.太辣的东西她吃了胃不舒服。

3 curry   

n.咖哩粉，咖哩饭菜；v.用咖哩粉调味，用马栉梳，制革

参考例句：

• Rice makes an excellent complement to a curry dish.有咖喱的菜配米饭最棒。
• Add a teaspoonful of curry powder.加一茶匙咖喱粉。

4 shrimp   

n.虾，小虾；矮小的人

参考例句：

• When the shrimp farm is built it will block the stream.一旦养虾场建起来，将会截断这条河流。
• When it comes to seafood,I like shrimp the best.说到海鲜，我最喜欢虾。

5 samosa   

n.煎饺

参考例句：

• He likes to eat samosa very much.他非常喜欢吃煎饺。
• We want samosa for breakfast.我们早餐想吃煎饺。

6 soda   

n.苏打水；汽水

参考例句：

• She doesn't enjoy drinking chocolate soda.她不喜欢喝巧克力汽水。
• I will freshen your drink with more soda and ice cubes.我给你的饮料重加一些苏打水和冰块。

7 terrific   

adj.可怕的，极好的，非常的

参考例句：

• The game was terrific.那场比赛棒极了。
• Darren drove at a terrific speed.达伦以惊人的速度驾车。

8 accounting   

n.会计，会计学，借贷对照表

参考例句：

• A job fell vacant in the accounting department.财会部出现了一个空缺。
• There's an accounting error in this entry.这笔账目里有差错。