全国英语等级考试第二级听力文本+答案

2017年9月全国英语等级考试第二级听力试题第一节

听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A 、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Why does the man need a map?

A. To tour Manchester.

B. To find a restaurant.

C. To learn about China.

2. What does the woman want to do for vacation?

A. Go to the beach.

B. Travel to Colorado.

C. Learn to snowboard.

3. What will the man Probably do?

A. Take the job.

B. Refuse the offer.

C. Change the working hours.

4. What does the woman say about John?

A. He won't wait for her.

B. He won't come home today.

C. He won't be on time for dinner.

5. What will the speakers probably do next?

A. Order some boxes.

B. Go home and rest.

C. Continue working.

第二节

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A. 、B. 、C. 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。

6. How does the woman usually go to work?

A. By car.

B. By bus.

C. By train.

7. What do the speakers agree about taking the train?

A. It is safer.

B. It is faster.

C. It is cheaper.

听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。

8. What does the man suggest the woman do?

A. Save up for the car.

B. Go to another car dealer.

C. Ask someone to check the car.

9. What is the salesman going to do?

A. Give a discount.

B. Stick to a high price.

C. Ask for cash payment.

10. How will the man help the woman?

A. Lend money to her.

B. Drive her car home.

C. Take care of the car.

听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13题。

11. What does the woman think of the living expenses in the city?

A. Fairly low.

B. Just Okay.

C. Very high.

12. What does the woman spend most on?

A. Meals

B. Trains.

C. Clothes.

13. What does the woman do in her free time?

A. See films.

B. Travel around.

C. Go for a drink.

听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16题。

14. What will Rebecca do on June 12?

A. Go on a business trip.

B. Organize a trade exhibition.

C. Meet the people from Head Office.

15. What is John preparing for the meeting?

A. A report.

B. A timetable.

C. A speech.

16. When do the speakers decide to have the meeting?

A. On June 3.

B. On June 10.

C. On June 17.

听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。

17. What did the speaker decide to do after lunch that day?

A. Stay to help her friend.

B. Walk alone to her car.

C. Wait for the rain to stop.

18. What can we learn about the speaker then?

A. She worked at a hotel.

B. She had bought a new car.

C. She was having a baby soon.

19. Where did the speaker meet the taxi passenger?

A. At a crossroads.

B. In front of a hotel.

C. Beside a car park.

20. What does the speaker talk about?

A. An exciting lunch party.

B. A well-known short story.

C. An unforgettable experience.

2017年9月全国英语等级考试第二级听力试题录音文本

标准答案1-20 BAACB ABCAB CBACA CBCAC Text 1

M: Jane, do you have a map of Manchester? I want to find a good place to eat.

W: Why not try Chinatown? There are plenty of good Chinese restaurants there, and it's near here.

Text 2

M: Let's do something different for vacation this year. Oh, let's go to Colorado. I want to learn to snowboard. W: Oh, Paul. You know I don't like cold weather. Can't we go someplace warm, like the beach?

Text 3

W: This job is for three days a week: Monday, Friday, and Saturday. Are you Okay with that?

M: Mmm. . I was hoping to have Saturday free. But I need the job, so. . . can you tell me what exactly I wil do? Text 4

M: Do you know if John's coming home for dinner?

W: He'll be late. He said not to wait for him.

Text 5

W: I'm really tired from packing all these boxes for three hours. It's about time to call it a day.

M: I know. Maybe we could do it first thing tomorrow morning.

W: Why not? These orders are not urgent.

Text 6

M: Lisa? Hi!

W: Hi, Ned.

M: Don't you usually drive to work?

W: Usually, but not in bad weather.

M: Why is that?

W: The traffic gets a lot worse when it rains or snows.

M: I always take the train. It's a lot faster for me than driving.

W: It's faster for me, too, but the time isn't always convenient.

M: Yeah, but think of all the things you can do on the train- read a book or the newspaper. . .

W: Or answer my email. . No thanks! My workday is long enough already.

Text 7

W: I think the car we saw yesterday would be a good deal. What do you think?

M: Yes, but I think you should ask someone to take a look at it just to be sure.

W: My friend Jack knows cars, and he helped me do the check this morning.

M: It was smart of you to think ahead. Have you and the salesman agreed on a price?

W: Yes, he finally agreed to accept the discounted price I asked.

M: Then have you thought about how to pay?

W: Well, I've saved up enough money to pay cash for this car.

M: Good. Let me go with you to make the payment and drive the car home for you.

W: Thank you. That would make it much easier for me.

M: You're welcome. Let's go take care of that right now.

Text 8

M: Being away from home for college can be stressful. Besides all the pressures of study, there's the pressure on your pocket. Today, let's go to a university to find out. Excuse me. Can I ask you a few questions?

W: Well, Okay.

M: How do you find the cost of living in this city?

W: Everything is expensive, including clothing, housing, and traveling.

M: So, what do you spend most on?

W: Transport, I think. For food, if I cook myself, it's not expensive at all. For clothing, I bring my clothes here from my home country, where they're nice and cheap. But every week, I have to spend more than 100 pounds on the t rains.

M: Then what's the social life like?

W: I'm a very social person. I love hanging out with my friends and meeting new people. Thankfully, I don't drink nor smoke, so the only expense is maybe tickets to the cinemas, clubs, and so on.

Text 9

W: Can you fix a time for the next meeting, Alex? How about June 12th? That's after the trade exhibition. . . M: I thought something was happening on that day, Rebecca.

W: Oh, yes. You're right. The people from Head Office are coming.

M: What time does their plane arrive? Can we have the meeting in the morning?

W: No, it's all arranged. I'm meeting them at half past ten, so I won't be available at all that day.

M: Well, let's have the meeting earlier in June, then. The trade exhibition finishes on the third, doesn't it?

W: Yes, but we need John's sales report for the meeting. How's it going?

M: I'm afraid John hasn't started yet. The figures won't be in place till next week.

W: Will it be ready early in June?

M: Well, not really. He told me that he will finish them by June 10th.

W: So, we're looking at the week starting the 17th. How about two o'clock on that day?

M: I think that's Okay. Let's meet here again then.

Text 10

W: Hello, everyone. In today's program, I'd like to share a true story of mine. One day, my friends and I had just finished lunch at a hotel when it started to rain heavily. When it became lighter, I decided to brave the rain to get my car and go home. It was parked three blocks away. My friends argued I shouldn't go because at that time, I was due to give birth in three months. I promised I'd be very careful. One of them wanted to come with me, but I insisted she stay with another friend who needed help with her baby. When I walked to the first crossroads, a taxi stopped and a passenger came out with an umbrella. Before I knew what was happening, he walked right beside me and told me he would walk with me to where I would go. I refused, but he insisted. During our walk, he kept telling me to walk slowly. When we got to the car park, I thanked him, and we parted ways. I did not get his name and may not even recognize him now. Did he purposely stop for me? I'll never know.

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