新动与力 大学英语听力教程1Unit 16原文及答案.doc

Unit 16 Part Two the present political situation and baseball, played in summer wide awake during the day the good or the bad disappear at the price of chains and slavery Part Three M: Did Henry paint the whole house himself? W: He had it painted because he didn’t like to climb a ladder. Q: What does the woman mean? (D) M: Let’s go to the movies after dinner. W: Well, I will go if you really want to, but I’m a little bit tired. Q: What conclusion does the woman want us t make from her statement? (D) W: I’m sorry, but the number you are dialing is not in service. M: Sure, that’s impossible！I just spoke to them this morning. Please check it for me. Q: What is the man trying to do? (C) W: Hey, if you can’t enjoy that at a sensible volume, please use the earphone. I’m trying to study. M: Oh, I’m sorry/ I didn’t realize it was bothering you. Q: What was the man probably been doing? (B) M: I’m going to the museum on Sunday afternoon. There is a new exhibition of Indian art. Want to go with me? W: I’d like to, but my best friend is getting married on Sunday and I wouldn’t miss it for anything. Q: Where is the woman going on Sunday? (B) Part Four Recently, a survey has been carried out among some 700 white-collar workers to find out how much money they prepare to spend for the Spring Festival. About 55% people surveyed have prepared 1 or 2 months’ salary for the Spring Festival, and some 35% don’t have the plan. Only 10% of them have prepared 3 months’ income or more for the festival. Most of the money will be spent on their journey to home, as 61.42% of the people surveyed say so. Besides, presents for family members will also take up a large part of their expense. It is too heavy a burden for people to spend so much money for a 7-day holiday, and 18.42% of the people express their worry in the survey. The pressure and expectation of the Spring Festival have driven them to work harder in the past year, but their salary remains the same. The employees of some companies even