大学英语听力第一册 lesson 20
Parties IIPART A Micro-Listening
Sentence Structure Special Questions
I. Directions: You're going to hear ten Questions. Choose the suitable responses to the questions you hear.
1. What's wrong with your car?
a. It's very expensive.
b. I like it.
c. One of the windows is broken.
d. It's not for sale.
2. What does maggie look like?
a. She looks very well.
b. She likes parties a lot.
c. She likes her mother.
d. She is tall and pretty.
3. What does Tom's wife do for a living?
a. She is a doctor.
b. Both Tom and his wife are doctors.
c. She has a happy life.
d. She lives far from here.
4. How do you like this dress?
a. Very well, thank you.
b. The price is reasonable.
c. I bought this dress at a sale.
d. It's my sister's.
5. How tall is your sister?
a. She is not very tall.
b. She is 28 years old.
c. She is very nice.
d. She is as tall as I am.
6. What do you think of this novel?
a. I've read it.
b. It's well-written.
c. It was written by my uncle.
d. I bought it yesterday.
7. How much is this necklace?
a. It's very nice.
b. It's a birthday present from my parents.
c. It costs fifty pounds.
d. It's a bargain.
8. When is your birthday?
a. Nov. 11th,1977.
b. Today.
c. Last november.
d. My friends will have a party for me.
9. How do I get to the cinema?
a. It's very far.
b. Yes, there is a cinema near here.
c. It's about a ten-minute walk from here.
d. Go down this street and turn left.
10. What's the matter, John?
a. I failed my french test.
b. It doesn't matter.
c. Nothing's wrong with him.
d. I don't think I can .
II. Directions: Listen to the song 'Merry Christmas' supply the miss words and sing along.
Bring me (boots) for the rain.
Bring me (cars) for my old train.
Bring me (chocolate) candy canes, and nuts.
Bring me (money), Bring me lots.
Bring us (snow), Bring us ice.
A white Christmas would be nice.
Bring us (health) and (happiness) and (love).
Mary Christmas. That's enough.
PART B Micro-Listening
Passage
Who was the Small Man?
I. Tapesript
It was (Christmas) and there was a (big party) in the house. Guests came and went but the party continued. Then the bell rang. Several people shouted, 'come in!' and a small man opened the front door and came in. Nobody Knew him. But the host went to meet him and took him to the bar for a drink.
The man sat there happily for an hour and drank. Then suddenly he stopped and looked at his host. 'Do you know,' he said, 'Nobody invited me to this party. I don't know you, I don't know your wife, and I don't know any of your guests. My wife and I wanted to go out in our car. but one of your guests has parked his car in front of our house. So I came here to find him - and my wife is waiting in our car for me to come back'.
II. Exercises with Key
1. Listen to the passage carefully and fill in the blank with the words your hear from the tape.
It was (Christmas) and there was a (big party) in the house. (Many guests) came and when a (small man) came in. the host went (to meet ) him and took him (to the bar)for a (drink). The man sat there (happily) for (an hour) and (drank).
2. Listen to the passage again and choose the best answer to each question you hear.
1. Who was the small man?
a. One of the guests.
b. One of the host's friends.
c. A stranger who lived nearby.
d. A stranger whose car was broken.
2. Why did the samll man come to the party?
a. He was invited by the host and hostess.
b. He came to ask for a drink.
c. He came to ask for help.
d. He came in to look for someone.
3. Where was the small man's wife while he was at the party?
a. At home.
b. At the party, too.
c. At the front gate of the house.
d. In her car.
4. What is the passage mainly about?
a. An unexpencted guest came to the Christmas party.
b. The party lasted for a long time.
c. The small man had a wonderful time at the party.
d. The host and hostess were giving a big party.
5. Which adjective can be used to describe the samll man?
a. Forgetful.
b. Friendly.
c. Hospitable.
d. Warm-hearted.
Dialogue
I love parties
I. Tapescript
Father: Will you answer the door, Maggie?
Maggie: Yes, dad. It will be cindy, I expect.
Cindy: Hello, Maggie!
Maggie: Come in, Cindy.
Cindy: Hello, Mr Green.
Father: Hello, Cindy. Nice to see you.
Cindy: I hope I'm not disturbing you.
Father: No, of course not. You are always welcome.
Maggie: sit down, Cindy. Er....are you doing anything Saturday?
Cindy: No, I don't think so.
Maggie: Then let's have a party.
Cindy: Good idea, I love parties.
Father: What? Another party?
Maggie: Oh,dad, We haven't had one since Christmas.
Father: It was just three days ago.
Maggie: But it's the New Year.
Father: Ok, then.
Cindy: What about the food, Maggie?
Maggie: Well, I'll make a fruit punch and you can make a cheese pizza.
Cindy: No problem. I've learn to make it.
Father: Oh, No, think about the mess, Maggie.
Maggie: Don't worry about dad. We'll clean up afterwards.
II. Exercise with key
1. Directions: Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to each question you hear.
1) Who is coming?
a. Maggie.
b. Cindy.
c. Mother.
d. Father.
2) What is Maggie planning to do next Saturday?
a. To have a Christmas party.
b. To have a party for the New Year.
c. To have a picnic.
d. To make some cakes and drinks.
3) What food are Maggie and friend going to prepare?
a. Fruit and cheese cake.
b. Cheese and fruit punch.
c. Cheese pizza and fruit punch.
d. Pizza and cheese cake.
4) What does Maggie's father think of the party?
a. He think Maggie has parties too often.
b. He worries about the food for the party.
c. He hates the mess Maggie and her friends leave after a party.
d. He doesn't want to join them in the party.
5) What do you know from the dialogue?
a. Maggie's father hates parties.
b. Cindy lives very near.
c. Cindy hasn't come to see Maggie for a long time.
d. The conversation takes place on a Saturday.
2. Directions: Listen to the dialogue again and fill in the blanks with you hear from the tape.
1) It'll be Cindy, (I expect).
2) I hope ( I'm not disturbing you).
3) (Good idea). I love parties.
4) Oh, no, (think about the mess), Maggie.
5) Don't worry about that. We'll (clean up afterwards).
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