05 体育锻炼——备战 2023 高考英语听力热点常考话题训练
目录 内容
板块一 场景词汇梳理
板块二 场景对话训练A+B
板块三 话题听力一分钟独白A+B
板块四 模考题训练两套
板块一：场景词汇梳理
1．sportsman(athlete／player) 运动员 24．fat 脂肪
2．coach教练 25．vitamin 维生素
3．champion冠军 26．protein 蛋白质
4．gold medal金牌 27．nutrient 营养物质
5．silver medal银牌 28．cereal 谷物
6．bronze medal铜牌 29．metabolism 新陈代谢
7．basketball篮球 30．indigestion 消化不良
8．football美式足球 31．gym 健身房，体育馆
9．soccer英式足球 32．sport 体育
10．volleyball排球 33．cycling 骑自行车
11．baseball棒球 34．jogging 慢跑
12．tennis网球 35．aerobics 有氧操
13．table tennis乒乓球 36．stadium 体育场
14．golf高尔夫 37．athlete 运动员
15．jogging慢跑 38．epidemic 流行病
16．swimming游泳 39．chronic 慢性病
17．wrestling摔跤 40．allergy 过敏
18．shooting射击 41．referee 裁判
19．boxing拳击 42．coach 教练
20．weightlifting举重 43．fitness 健身
21．relay race接力赛 44．bowling 保龄球
22．break the world record打破世界纪录 45．badminton 羽毛球
23．calories 卡路里 46．skating 滑冰47．gymnastics 体操 60．football club 足球俱乐部
48．roller-skating 旱冰 61．running facilities 跑步设施
49．tennis 网球 62．membership 会员资格
50．fitness center 健身中心 63．gym membership 健身房会员
51．fitness training 健身训练 64．exercise 练习
52．club 俱乐部 65．annual membership fee 年会费
53．tennis club 网球俱乐部 66．yoga 瑜珈
54．fitness club 健身俱乐部 67．joint membership 联合会员资格
55．exercise one's muscles 锻炼肌肉 68．sports articles 体育用品
56．sports centre 运动中心 69．membership consultant 会籍顾问
57．weigh 重量 70．fitness level 身体状况
58．walking club 徒步俱乐部 71．consultant 顾问，咨询者
59．personal trainer 个人健身教练 72．sports shoes 运动鞋
板块二：场景对话训练
Part A——snow skiing
1：The woman _____.
A. skis once to twice a year
B. has gone skiing many times
C. doesn't have skiing experience
2：The ski slopes are ____.
A. very crowded
B. somewhat icy
C. nearly empty
3：Another skier ____.
A. drove into the woman
B. stole her new purple gloves
C. forced her into the trees
4：When the woman finds the other skier, she is going to ____.
A. hit the person in the head with a book
B. show his face on social media
C. break his face, arm, and legs
5：The woman says she can recognize the other skier by his ___.A. hair and eyes
B. crazy laugh
C. clothing
Man: Whew! It’s pretty today.
Woman: Yeah. My fingers are numb.
Man: So, do you often ski here?
Woman: No, this is my first time. Actually, this is my first time skiing . . . ever.
Man: So, how do you like it ?
Woman: The snow is great [ Yeah . . .], but it’s too crowded. You know, two people crashed
into me on my first run, and some stupid skier was going way too fast . . . drove me
into some trees. [ Wow! ] I crashed and lost one of my gloves. [ Oh, man. ]
, I had an extra pair with me.
Man: Wow. Well, did the woman ?
Woman: No, it was a man. I’m certain of it. He just . . . he just laughed at me. Why do you
think it was a woman, anyway?
Man: Uh, well, no reason. I mean, well, you know.
Woman: What? You know what?
Man: Uh, uh, nothing.
Woman: Yeah. You just wait until I find that guy.
Man: Uh, well, what are you going to do to him, I mean, if you find him?
Woman: First, I’m going to . [ Oh, well . . . ] And then, I’m going to take
his picture and post it on Facebook.
Man: Uh, don’t you think that’s a little drastic? Perhaps, it was a simple .
And how are you going to identify him anyway?
Woman: Oh, that’s easy. He was wearing and a purple hat . . . um, just
like yours. Heh, heh, heh . . .
Man: Now, now, now. Wait, wait! Yeah. What do you mean? [ Yeah . . . ] Wait! Why are you
looking at me? You don’t think it was me, do you? . . . Do you like ?
Part B——exercise and fitness
1：What does the man usually do on Mondays and Wednesdays?
A. He does aerobics.B. He runs.
C. He plays tennis.
2：Before he goes out to exercise, he ____.
A. stretches
B. eats breakfast
C. does push-ups
3：The man lifts weights to ____.
A. lose weight
B. strengthen his muscles
C. improve his endurance
4：The man goes hiking on Saturdays ____.
A. to visit a friend
B. to get rid of his worries from the week
C. to burn off weight from overeating
5：What does the man do on Sundays?
A. He goes for a walk.
B. He relaxes and watches TV.
C. He goes swimming.
Josh: Hey, I hear you and Stephanie are really getting .
Michael: Yeah, I think she’ll be impressed with my new .
Josh: What? What are you talking about? What exercise program? What did you tell her?
Michael: Well, you know, I enjoy . [Right] First, I generally get up
every morning at 5:30 a.m.
Josh: Oh, yeah. Since when? You don’t roll out of bed until at least .
Michael: No, no, and on Mondays and Wednesdays, . . .
Josh: Ah, not another tall tale . . .
Michael: I almost always go jogging for about , you know, to improve my
endurance.
Josh: Hey, jogging to the refrigerator for a glass of milk doesn’t count.
Michael: Of course, before I leave, I usually make sure I do some stretches so I don’t pull a
muscle on my run.Josh: Right. One jumping jack.
Michael: Then, I told her that I usually lift weights Tuesdays and for about
an hour after work.
Josh: Humph.
Michael: This helps me build muscle strength.
Josh: A one-pound barbell.
Michael: Finally, I often go hiking on Saturdays with my dog [What dog!?], well, and I like
hiking because it helps me burn off and reduce anxiety that
during the week.
Josh: Oh yeah, those lies.
Michael: Well, uh, as for Fridays, I sometimes just relax at home by watching a movie or inviting
you over to visit.
Josh: If I buy the pizza.
Michael: But . . . bu . . . And on Sundays, I take the day off from , but I
usually take my dog for a walk.
Josh: Forget it. She’ll never buy this story.
板块三：听力一分钟独白
Part A——Football
Football, that’s soccer to , is the biggest and best sport in the world. There are
millions of reasons why it is the world . For a start, it is played all over the world.
The football World Cup is the biggest on Earth. It’s bigger than the Olympics.
More people watch the Final on TV than any other event. Football also .
The greatest of enemies put aside their differences for 90 minutes to play a football .
Then there are the teams, like Real Madrid, Manchester United and Liverpool. These names are
more well known across the world than the top . .or baseball teams. A famous coach
once said: “Football isn’t life and death; it’s more important.”
Part B—— Hiking
Some people love hiking and some people hate it. , I don’t really like
it. I don’t see the point of walking for miles and miles mountains. You get
all sweaty and out of breath. The worst thing is that the next day all . Of
course it’ll rain, so you’ll get soaking wet. If it’s sunny, you’ll get . Tomake things really bad, you might fall over and twist your ankle or get stung by a bee. I have
terrible of hiking when I was a child. My parents always wanted to get to the
of the mountain, and then the next mountain top, and then the next. No matter how much we
complained, they always said: “It’s not .” Never believe anyone who says
that, especially someone who loves hiking.
板块四：模考题训练
浙江高考押题卷A
第一节（共小题；每小题分，满分分）
听下面段对话。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．What is the man doing?
A．Reading a magazine. B．Checking his email. C．Typing a report.
2．What time is it now?
A．12：30. B．1：00. C．1：30.
3．Why does the woman often eat at restaurants?
A．She likes the food there. B．She doesn’t like cooking. C．She’s too busy to
cook.
4．What are the speakers discussing?
A．Which bus to take. B．Which way to go. C ． Which stop to get
off.
5．Where are the speakers?
A．In a clothes store. B．In a car shop. C．In a parking lot.
第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，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，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小
题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What sport made the man injured?
A．Football. B．Basketball. C．Baseball.
7．How soon can the man probably return to court?A．In a month. B．In two months. C．In five months.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What’s wrong with the woman’s computer?
A．It can’t be used to type at all. B．It has a broken screen. C．It runs too slow.
9．What will the man do tomorrow morning?
A．Fix the computer. B．Have a meeting. C ． Buy a ring for the
woman.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What does the man think of the woman?
A．Quiet. B．Active. C．Considerate.
11．What will the man do this summer?
A．Work at a store. B．Read books. C．Learn to surf.
12．Which of the following will the woman do in the morning at the summer camp?
A．Go fishing. B．Go swimming. C．Go boating.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What does the woman think of her trip to the West Coast?
A．It was fantastic. B．It was terrible. C．It was tiring.
14．What is the woman unsatisfied with in Los Angels?
A．It’s too crowded and noisy.
B．The weather is too hot and wet.
C．The public transport is bad.
15．What’s the weather like in San Francisco?
A．Warm and nice. B．Cool but comfortable. C．A little cold.
16．What attracted the woman in San Francisco?
A．The nice and warm weather. B．The fascinating scenery. C．The smaller size.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is wrong with the lake?
A．Its color is strange.
B．There are not enough fish there.
C．A chemical pollution happened there.
18．What probably caused the trouble?
A．People’s action. B．The weather. C．Fish.19．What will listeners probably hear next?
A．Sports news.
B．Update information on the lake.
C．The weather report.
20．What does the report mainly talk about?
A．The pollution of the lake.
B．The colour change of the lake.
C．Warnings to children.
Part B——湖北十一校2022届高三第一次联考
1. What does the woman think of the boots?
A. A bit tight. B. Quite long. C. Too soft.
2. How much is a large cup of coffee in Green Cafe?
A. $1. B. $2. C. $3.
3. How did the man know the ending of the film?
A. He just guessed it.
B. He has watched the film.
C. He read the book in advance.
4. What are the speakers doing?
A. Cooking. B. Shopping. C. Planting.
5. Where are the two speakers?
A. In a company. B. On a bus. C. In a lift.
第二节 (共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项
中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；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。
听第6段材料，回答第6 至 8题。
6. What is the possible relationship between the speakers?
A. Strangers. B. Colleagues. C. Teacher and student.
7. What is the man?
A. A trader. B. A student. C. A receptionist.
8. Where is the woman from?
A. Brazil. B. England. C. Australia.听第 7 段材料，回答第 9 至 11题。
9. What do we know about the woman?
A. She likes gardening.
B. She will stay in the hotel alone.
C. She will stay in the hotel for five days.
10. Who might the man be?
A. A hotel clerk. B. A travel agent. C. A tour guide.
11. What does the man advise the woman to do?
A. Make a visit to some museums and art galleries.
B. Visit the National Air and Space Museum.
C. Take photos at the places she will visit.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 12 至 14 题。
12. What place is the man interested in?
A. The hotel. B. The gas station. C. The coffee houses.
13. What is opposite the shopping center?
A. A gas station. B. A school. C. A park.
14. How far away is the hotel?
A. 500 meters. B. 200 meters. C. 100 meters.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 15 至 17 题。
15. When does the conversation take place?
A. At the beginning of a term.
B. In the middle of a term.
C. At the end of a term.
16. Why does the man look worried?
A. He can't finish his paper.
B. He did badly in chemistry.
C. He failed a physics test.
17. What does the woman suggest the man do?
A. Join a study group.
B. Drop out of the physics class.
C. Ask Professor Smith for help after school.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。18. Who were included in the Wilsons' "extended family"?
A. People from the neighboring town.
B. People in the neighborhood.
C. Their uncles and aunts.
19. How many generations does the Wilsons' party include?
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
20. What is the speaker mainly talking about?
A. A couple who spend Thanksgiving with non-family-members.
B. A couple who spend Thanksgiving with their family.
C. A couple who travel around to celebrate Thanksgiving.
答案及听力原文
A
板块二：场景对话训练
Part A——snow skiing
答案：CACBC
听力文本
Man: Whew! It’s pretty cold today.
Woman: Yeah. My fingers are numb.
Man: So, do you often ski here?
Woman: No, this is my first time. Actually, this is my first time skiing . . . ever.
Man: So, how do you like it so far?
Woman: The snow is great [ Yeah . . .], but it’s too crowded. You know, two people crashed
into me on my first run, and some stupid skier was going way too fast . . . drove me
into some trees. [ Wow! ] I crashed and lost one of my gloves. [ Oh, man. ]
Fortunately, I had an extra pair with me.
Man: Wow. Well, did the woman stop and apologize?
Woman: No, it was a man. I’m certain of it. He just . . . he just laughed at me. Why do you
think it was a woman, anyway?Man: Uh, well, no reason. I mean, well, you know.
Woman: What? You know what?
Man: Uh, uh, nothing.
Woman: Yeah. You just wait until I find that guy.
Man: Uh, well, what are you going to do to him, I mean, if you find him?
Woman: First, I’m going to break his skis. [ Oh, well . . . ] And then, I’m going to take his
picture and post it on Facebook.
Man: Uh, don’t you think that’s a little drastic? Perhaps, it was a simple mistake. And how
are you going to identify him anyway?
Woman: Oh, that’s easy. He was wearing bright red boots and a purple hat . . . um, just like
yours. Heh, heh, heh . . .
Man: Now, now, now. Wait, wait! Yeah. What do you mean? [ Yeah . . . ] Wait! Why are you
looking at me? You don’t think it was me, do you? . . . Do you like jazz music?
Part B——exercise and fitness
答案：AACBA
听力文本
Josh: Hey, I hear you and Stephanie are really getting serious.
Michael: Yeah, I think she’ll be impressed with my new exercise program.
Josh: What? What are you talking about? What exercise program? What did you tell her?
Michael: Well, you know, I enjoy staying in shape. [Right] First, I generally get up every
morning at 5:30 a.m.
Josh: Oh, yeah. Since when? You don’t roll out of bed until at least 7:30 p.m.
Michael: No, no, and on Mondays and Wednesdays, . . .
Josh: Ah, not another tall tale . . .
Michael: I almost always go jogging for about a half hour, you know, to improve my endurance.
Josh: Hey, jogging to the refrigerator for a glass of milk doesn’t count.
Michael: Of course, before I leave, I usually make sure I do some stretches so I don’t pull a
muscle on my run.
Josh: Right. One jumping jack.
Michael: Then, I told her that I usually lift weights Tuesdays and Thursdays for about an hour
after work.Josh: Humph.
Michael: This helps me build muscle strength.
Josh: A one-pound barbell.
Michael: Finally, I often go hiking on Saturdays with my dog [What dog!?], well, and I like
hiking because it helps me burn off stress and reduce anxiety that builds up during the
week.
Josh: Oh yeah, those lies.
Michael: Well, uh, as for Fridays, I sometimes just relax at home by watching a movie or inviting
you over to visit.
Josh: If I buy the pizza.
Michael: But . . . bu . . . And on Sundays, I take the day off from exercising, but I usually
take my dog for a walk.
Josh: Forget it. She’ll never buy this story.
板块三：听力一分钟独白
Part A——Football
Football, that’s soccer to Americans, is the biggest and best sport in the world. There are millions of
reasons why it is the world sport. For a start, it is played all over the world. The football World Cup is the
biggest event on Earth. It’s bigger than the Olympics. More people watch the Final on TV than any other
event. Football also brings nations together. The greatest of enemies put aside their differences for 90
minutes to play a football match. Then there are the teams, like Real Madrid, Manchester United and
Liverpool. These names are more well known across the world than the top basketball or baseball teams.
A famous coach once said: “Football isn’t a matter of life and death; it’s more important.”
Part B——hiking
Some people love hiking and some people hate it. Personally, I don’t really like it. I don’t see the
point of walking for miles and miles up and down mountains. You get all sweaty and out of breath. The
worst thing is that the next day all your muscles ache. Of course it’ll rain, so you’ll get soaking wet. If it’s
sunny, you’ll get sunburn. To make things really bad, you might fall over and twist your ankle or get
stung by a bee. I have terrible memories of hiking when I was a child. My parents always wanted to get to
the top of the mountain, and then the next mountain top, and then the next. No matter how much we
complained, they always said: “It’s not far.” Never believe anyone who says that, especially someone who
loves hiking.板块四：模考题训练
Part A——浙江高考押题卷A
答案：1.C 2.A 3.C 4.A 5.B 6.B 7.A 8.C 9．B 10.A 11.C 12.C 13.A 14.C 15.B
16.B 17．A 18.C 19.C 20.B
听力文本
Text 1
W：Can you go downstairs and check our mailbox? I ordered some magazines that are supposed
to arrive today.
M：Sure. Let me finish typing this report first. I’m almost done.
Text 2
M：Good afternoon，Miss. Do you have an appointment for your haircut?
W：Yes. It’s at one o’clock. But I know I’m half an hour early，so I can wait.
Text 3
W：Do you often eat out at restaurants?
M：No，I enjoy cooking at home. What about you?
W：I eat at restaurants pretty often. I’d rather cook and eat at home，too. But my work keeps
me busy all the time.
Text 4
M：We are taking bus No.1 to the train station，right?
W：No，I just realized it has too many stops on the way. Let’s take No.10，which will drop us
off a bit further from the train station，but there are fewer stops on the way.
Text 5
W：Do you have this car model in white or red?
M：Well，we don’t have these two colors in stock at the moment，but we’d be happy to
make a purchase order for you.
W：OK. Then I would like to go for a test drive first.
Text 6
W：Where have you been，Johnny? We haven’t seen you on basketball court for weeks now.
M：Oh，I hurt my ankle five weeks ago while playing a game with another team.
W：Oh，how did it happen?
M：I jumped for the basket and fell down.W：That sounds really painful.
M：It was. I took some medicine twice a day and I’m recovering well. I’m starting to practice
shooting these days.
W：That’s great. So when can you go on court again?
M：I think I need another month to rest before I can play any games.
Text 7
W：It seems that there is something wrong with my computer now.
M：What’s the trouble with it?
W：It runs very slow. Whenever I type，it takes a long time before the words can come out on
the screen.
M：Maybe your system has a problem.
W：How should I deal with it?
M：You have no choice but to fix a new system.
W：Could you help me do that?
M：I’d like to，but I’m not available now.
W：How about tomorrow morning?
M：I’m afraid not. I will have a meeting then. How about tomorrow afternoon?
W：All right. Give me a ring when you come to my office.
Text 8
M：What are you going to do after you return from Beijing?
W：I’m going to work with my father at his store. In the evening，I’ll read books.
M：I know you are a quiet person. But I think you should be more active. You know，on
weekends，I go to the beach with my family. I’m going to learn to surf in the ocean this
summer.
W：Have you ever surfed before?
M：No，but I can learn. What are you going to do in Beijing?
W：I’m going to a summer camp. I’ve been to that camp for four summers.
M：I’ve never done that. What do you do there?
W：We do many things. In the morning，we go climbing and boating；in the afternoon，we go
fishing and swimming.
Text 9M：Hi，Jane. Welcome back. How was the West Coast?
W：Terrific. I had a wonderful time. It was really nice to get away from the city for a while.
M：What did you think of Los Angeles?
W：It was all right. I liked it better than I thought I would. It’s very clean and large. And
it’s got a lot of trees. The problem is transport. The bus service is terrible. And of course，
they don’t have any subway，so it’s a little difficult to get around. We had to rent a car.
M：And was the weather good?
W：Oh，yes. It was nice and warm in Los Angeles and cool but comfortable in San Francisco.
M：Cool in San Francisco? That’s surprising.
W：Yeah，it surprised me a bit，too. We didn’t take any sweaters or anything，and they say
it’s always like that in August. Anyway，I loved it. It’s probably the most beautiful city in
the US—all those hills，the bay，and those charming old Victorian houses.
M：So，you like it better than Los Angeles?
W：Oh，yes. There’s much more to see and do. And because it’s smaller than Los Angeles，
it’s a bit easier to get around. There are lots of buses and street cars.
Text 10
Today，we’re reporting something very strange on the south coast. The water in Depesh
Lake has turned into pink. Residents of Lawton have been worried，and many have called the
police station to report it. The police arrived at the lake but didn’t know what happened to the
water. At first，they thought of chemical pollution，but they quickly realized this was no such
possibility. Researchers from the Coastal and Marine Science Center have been looking into the
issue. So far，they think the color might have to do with a large number of fish that have
recently appeared in the lake. Researchers have caught a few of the fish and will be taking them
to a lab for testing. Emergency workers are asking people to stay away from the lake，especially
not to swim or fish in the water. We will be back tomorrow with more update information. This
is the KMLC News. Now，over to Brittany Johnson with the weather report，followed by sports.
Part B——武汉四模
答案：1-5ABABC 6—10ABCCA 11—15BCBAB 16—20CABCA
听力文本
(Text 1)
M: Those boots look good on you. How do they feel?W: They’re a bit tight across the toes. Maybe I need a different size.
M: Well, the length is fine and the leather is soft; but you may need something wider.
(Text 2)
M: A while ago I paid almost $3 for a large cup of coffee.
W: Terrible! And look how cheap it is here in Green Cafe — only $1.
M: Well, actually, you’re looking at the price for a medium, but even at $2 which they charge, that is way
cheaper than the coffee shop I went to before.
(Text 3)
M: I told you what! I’m pretty sure that the lady who helped Dr. Nelson is a spy.
W: How could you possibly figure that out? You probably read this book or watched the film before.
M: No, I didn’t. I’m just good at guessing the ending of films.
(Text 4)
M: OK. So, what do we need?
W: Let’s look at the vegetables. We need some potatoes.
M: How about tomatoes? Do we need any tomatoes?
W: Yes, we do. They’re on the list.
(Text 5)
M: What floor would you like me to press?
W: Thirty-six, please.
M: We’re on the same floor. I’m in the Williams Company.
W: Me too. I’m new here.
(Text 6)
M: Nice to meet you. I’m Daniel and I’m a student at university.
W: Hi, Daniel. My name is Susan. I’m from Australia. What about you?
M: I’m Brazilian, but my mother’s home country is England. What do you do, Susan?
W: I work as a receptionist in a trading company …
M: Oh, it looks like it’s my turn now for the interview. Excuse me. See you later, and good luck to
you.
W: Thanks. You too.
(Text 7)
M: Can I help you, madam?
W: Do you have a room for five days?M: A single or a double?
W: A double room, with a garden view, please.
M: OK, a double room with a garden view. Well, we have a free room. May I have your name, please?
W: My name is Michelle Didcock. And Dorothy Lazaore will be staying with me.
M: OK.
W: By the way, do you offer any travel service? I’d like to visit some museums and art galleries during my
stay here.
M: OK, I see. I think the National Air and Space Museum is the best one to visit.
W: Do you happen to know what the opening hours are?
M: It opens every day, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and it is free. But cameras are forbidden there.
W: Sounds good.
(Text 8)
W: Welcome to the famous Peace Block in the capital. Let me introduce you to the place so that you
can have an easy and pleasant journey in the next few days.
M: Louise, I’d like to know where the coffee houses are?
W: Well, the place we are standing in is very near the coffee houses, just 200 meters down the second
street. We are standing here at the south entrance of the second street. Left to us is a gas station. If
you walk straightly along the second street and turn right, you will find a school after a 100 meters’
walk. And my ladies and gentlemen, pay attention! Right opposite the school is the famous
shopping center of the capital. Anyway, the most important thing — our hotel! It’s at the end of the
second street in the north, about 400 meters farther than the school.
M: Excuse me. I hear the central park is very famous. Is it far from the hotel?
W: If you go out of the hotel and turn right, after about a 200 meters’ walk, you will see the central
park.
(Text 9)
W: Joe, you look worried? Is everything OK?
M: Honestly? Not really. I just got my grade on my physics, and I failed it horribly.
W: I’m sorry to hear that. But don’t feel too bad. It was a pretty hard test, and there’s still half the term
left. I’m sure you can turn things around.
M: Thanks. But I don’t know. All my classes are so hard this term. I just don’t have enough time to
study for it. I had my chemistry mid-term exam the day before. And I had to write a ten-page paperfor my literature class over the weekend. By the time I got finished with all of the other tests and
projects, I couldn’t catch up on this class. I even thought about withdrawing from this class. But
we’re pretty far into the term now. If I withdraw, it’ll show on my academic record.
W: Well, there’s a study group for this class. You know, we meet after each class for about an hour.
And I’m sure Professor Smith would be happy to help you out during his office hours. If you really
need to pass, I think that would be helpful.
(Text 10)
W: Thanksgiving is one of America’s most popular holidays. It is a day for expressing thanks for all the
good things in life. It is also a day for family reunions. On that day many people travel long distances to
get together with their families.
But not everyone can spend Thanksgiving with his or her family. Today we’ll introduce a couple, Joan
and Sandy Wilson, who could not afford to take time out to visit their parents, their uncles and aunts
one year. They regretted not being able to celebrate Thanksgiving with all their family members. But
soon they met other people who also were separated from their families. So the Wilsons began holding
a yearly Thanksgiving dinner for what they called their “extended family”. This included people in their
community.
The group has grown over the years. To accommodate all the guests, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson now have to
add small tables to their large one in the big dining room. At first, many of their friends brought their
babies and young children. Now some of the first guests are grandparents. They often bring their
grandchildren.
Like many other Americans, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and their visitors enjoy a long day of cooking, eating
and talking. The traditional meal usually includes a turkey. Other traditional Thanksgiving foods served
with turkey are sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pies.
