Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.
听力原文: A Broadway comedian once had a nightmare: he dreamed he was telling stories and singing songs in a crowded theater, with thousands of people watching him —but no one laughed or clapped. "Even at $100,000 a week," he says, "that would be just hell on earth."
It is not only the actor who needs applause. Without praise or encouragement anyone can lose self-confidence. Then we all have a double necessity: to be praised and to know how to praise.
No one, great or obscure, is untouched by genuine appreciation. Children especially are hunger for encouragement, and the want of kindly appreciation in childhood can endanger the growth of character. A young mother once told me of a heart-aching story:
"My little daughter often misbehaves and I have to scold her. But one day she had been especially good. That night, after I tucked her in bed and Started downstairs, I heard her sobbing. Turning back, I found her head hidden in the pillow. Between sobs she asked, 'Haven't I been a good girl today?' That question went through me like a knife. I had been quick to correct her when she did wrong, but when she had tried to behave I had not noticed it. I had put it to bed without one word of appreciation."
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A. He earned $100,000 a week.
B. He used to have nightmares.
C. All actors care very much about the audience's response.
D. We all need genuine appreciation.
A.Chicago.B.Los Angeles.C.New York.D.San Francisco.
A. Chicago.
B. Los Angeles.
C. New York.
D. San Francisco.
听力原文:W: It is so nice here, so restful. I have never been here before.
M: No?
W: I think I shall come and sit here sometimes.
M: Yes?
W: Do you lock the hut when you're not here?
M: Yes, your Ladyship.
W: Do you think I could have a key too, so that I could sit here sometimes? Are there two keys?
M: Not as far as I know, there's none.
W: Couldn't we get another key?
M: Another !
W: Yes, a duplicate.
M: It happens Sir Clifford would know.
W: Yes! He might have another. Otherwise we could have one made from the one you have. It would only take a day or so, I suppose. You could spare your key for so long.
M: I cannot tell you, your Ladyship! And I know nobody who makes keys round here.
W: Very well! I'll see to it.
M: All right, your Ladyship.
W: Good afternoon !
M: Afternoon, my Lady !
What is the exact relationship most likely between the two speakers?
A. Lord and lady.
B. Friend and friend.
C. Husband and wife.
D. Mistress and servant.
A.Because the zoo keeper did not take good care of them.B.Because the animals were not
A. Because the zoo keeper did not take good care of them.
Because the animals were not fed well.
C. Because the environment was anything but natural.
D. Because the cages were too dirty.