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1、LESSON ONEMusic1. M: By the way, Jane, did you talk to the consultant顾问about our new health program? W: I contacted联系 his office but his secretary said he would （be out for）试图得到 lunch until two. Q: What does the woman mean?2. W: We need to let everyone know about the charity triti n. 慈爱concert, but
2、we dont have much money for advertising. M: How about using the school radio station? They broadcast free public service服务announcements. 通告 Q: What does the man suggest they do? 3. W: I dont understand why this self-study自学book doesnt have answers to the questions.M: But it does. You can find them a
3、t the back of the book. Q: What does the man say about the self-study book?4. M: The new sales manager says he has never met you before. W: Weve been introduced about three times. He seems a little forgetful. Q: What do we learn about the new sales manager?5. M: Have you had the brakesbreik n制动器; 闸;
4、 刹车. and tires checked? And do you have enough money? W: I have taken care of everything. And Im sure its going to be a wonderful极好的, 精彩的, 绝妙的trip. Q: Whats the woman going to do?g. M: Ive had my new stereo立体声for a whole week, but I havent yet figured out想到how to record music. W: Didnt an instructio
5、n manual mnjul 手册形式的，像手册的；教范性质的come with it? Q: What does the woman imply?7. W: I want to pay you for that long-distance call I made. But, I suppose you havent gotten your phone bill yet, M: Oh, but I have. Q: What does the man mean?8. M: Professor Smith assigned us three more novels to read. W: He
6、must think you dont have any other classes. Q: What can be inferred about Professor Smith?9. M: Lets go watch the fireworks烟花 tonight. W: I have tickets to the theater. Q: What does the woman mean?10. M: I am exhausted筋疲力尽的. I stayed up熬夜the whole night studying for my history midterm exam. W: Why d
7、o you always wait till the last minute? Q: What can be inferred about the man?11. M: Ill be coming straight from work, so Ill have to pack包装；捆扎a change of clothes. W: Its only a barbecue b:bikju: (常用于室外的)金属烤架. Jeans and T-shirts will be fine. Q: What does the woman imply?12. W: Im going to the snack
8、 snk 小吃; 点心; 快餐bar for a cup of coffee. Would you like me to bring you back something?M: Not from the snack bar, but could you pick up a paper for me?Q: What does the man mean?13. M: I dont understand how this budget was calculatedklkjuleit 计算, 估计, 核算. W: Let me have a look, OK? Q: What does the wom
9、an mean?14. W: We need a fourth player for tennis this morning. Do you want to join us? M: Ive got a class at nine, but Carol is free and she is really good. Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?15. W: Have you saved enough to buy that new printer for your computer yet? M: You know, money seems
10、 to be burning a hole in my pocket lately. Maybe next month. Q: What does the man mean?Passage 1 American MusicOne of Americas most important exports is her modern music. American music is played all over the world. It is enjoyed by people of all ages in every country. Although the lyrics are in Eng
11、lish, people who dont speak English can enjoy it too. The reasons for its popularity are its fast pace and rhythmic beat. Music has many origins in the United States. Country music, coming from the rural areas in the southern United States, is one source. Count music features simple themes and melod
12、ies describing day-to-day situations and the feelings of country people. Many people appreciate this music because of the emotions expressed by country music songs. A second origin of American pop music is the blues. It depicts mostly sad feeling reflecting the difficult lives of American blacks. It
13、 is usually played and sung by black musicians, but it is popular with all Americans. Rock music is a newer form of music. This music style, featuring fast and repetitious rhythms, was influenced by the blues and country music. It was first known as rock-and-roll in the 1950s. Since then, there have
14、 been many forms of rock music: hard rock, soft rock and others. Many performers of rock music are young musicians. American pop music is marketed to a demanding audience. Now pop songs are heard on the radio several times a day. Some songs have become popular all over the world. People hear these s
15、ongs sung in their original English or sometimes translated into other languages. The words may differ but the enjoyment of the music is universal.Passage 2 Music in Different Cultures In western culture, music is regarded as good by birth, and sounds that are welcome are said to be music to the ears. In some other cultures, for example, the lslamic culture, it is of little value, associated with sin and evil, In the West and in the high cultures of Asia, it is said that there are three types of music. First class
