大学英语四级考试巅峰听力MP3与字幕文本下载 Track 05

[00:00.65]1. M: Wouldn't you get bored with the same routine¹ year after year

[00:07.65]teaching the same things to children?

[00:10.27]W: I don't think it would be as boring as working in an office.

[00:15.31]Teaching is most stimulating².

[00:17.71]Q: What does the woman imply³ about office work?

[00:39.21]2. M: I can't seem to find a color TV of the new model.

[00:45.77]W: Why don't you try the new store on King's Road?

[00:50.37]Q: What does the woman suggest that the man should do?

[01:12.13]3. W: I want my son to change his job.

[01:17.60]But I don't seem to be able to convince⁴ him.

[01:20.67]He is a pretty head-strong individual.

[01:23.95]Can you help me to convince him?

[01:26.14]M: But you know he is not easily led by the nose.

[01:29.96]Q: What is the woman's son like?

[01:49.31]4. W: Why are you giving me a speeding ticket?

[01:56.09]I was only going 40.

[01:58.39]M: Can't you read?

[02:00.13]That was 10 m per hour over the limit!

[02:03.31]Q: What is the relationship between the two speakers?

[02:24.08]5. W: With light music and beautiful decorations,

[02:31.08]it makes me feel comfortable here.

[02:33.60]M: Please look at the menu and see what you would like to have.

[02:37.87]Q: Where does this conversation take place?

[03:00.45]6. M: The light in this dining hall is a little too bright,

[03:05.54]don't you think?

[03:06.20]W: I'd say it's perfect for a football stadium⁵.

[03:10.25]Q: What does the woman mean?

[03:34.53]7. M: Is that nice-looking straw⁶ hat light and strong?

[03:39.35]W: Yes, you can wear it whether it rains or shines.

[03:43.28]Q: What are they talking about?

[04:06.47]8. M: Hey, I heard you bought a parrot.

[04:10.62]W: That's right. Now, if I could only get it to talk.

[04:15.00]Q: What does the woman want to do?

1 routine   

n.例行公事，惯例；adj.例行的，常规的

参考例句：

• It is everyday routine.这是每天的例行公事。
• She found the hospital routine slightly dull.她感到医院的工作有点枯燥乏味。

2 stimulating   

adj.有启发性的，能激发人思考的

参考例句：

• shower gel containing plant extracts that have a stimulating effect on the skin 含有对皮肤有益的植物精华的沐浴凝胶
• This is a drug for stimulating nerves. 这是一种兴奋剂。

3 imply   

vt.暗示；意味着

参考例句：

• Cheerfulness doesn't always imply happiness.快活并不总是意味着幸福。
• What did she imply in her words?她的话意味着什么？

4 convince   

vt.使确认，使信服；使认识错误

参考例句：

• It requires a lot of talking to convince him.要说服他很费口舌。
• I have given over trying to convince him.我已经不再试图说服他了。

5 stadium   

n.露天大型运动场

参考例句：

• The new football stadium can hold eighty thousand people.新的足球场可以容纳八万人。
• The stadium is being used for a match.那个露天运动场正在进行一场比赛。

6 straw   

n.稻草，麦杆，吸管；adj.用稻草做的，用来作稻草的，麦杆色的，无价值的，象稻草人的，非正式民意测验所发现的

参考例句：

• The old peasant is twisting pieces of straw into a rope.这位老农民正把稻草搓成绳子。
• May I have a straw for my drink?给我一根喝饮料的吸管好吗？