听力原文: It's common knowledge that music can have a powerful effect on our emotions. In - 赤豆云问答

第1题

听力原文：W: John's room was in a mess. It seemed that he had never cleaned it. M: This pro

听力原文：W: John's room was in a mess. It seemed that he had never cleaned it.

M: This problem is not uncommon for a young man from home.

Q: What does the man mean？

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A．The young man had some unusual problems.

B．The problem is common for young people.

C．It's not common for young men to leave home.

D．It was a problem for John when he left home.

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第2题

听力原文：W: Interested in this book？ This is our best seller this week．M: Best seller？ I a

听力原文：W: Interested in this book？ This is our best seller this week．

M: Best seller？ I am considering what new ideas it gives about how to deal with the aggravating people．

W: It asks people to quit complaining and do something．What surprises many people about this book is it suggests that the best thing to do is to change yourself because you are not going to Change the other person.

M: Really？ It's me that has to change as opposed to the other person？

W: Well，have you ever changed anybody？

M: I've tried many times．It's not really possible though．

W: That's right．

M: But how can I do that？

W: The book is here．Bring it back home and read it and you can find the answer．

M: Before I pay my money I should be clear that this book is use full for me．I don't want to pay for it and then find I have paid for nothing．

W: This book is definitely worth the money．The book even tells you how to deal with different types of workers，co-workers and bosses，from the most common annoying type to the worst kind．

M: Give me the most common annoying type of co-worker．

W: The most common annoying type of co-workers is called "boundary-busters"．So，it's someone who invades your space，makes too mach noise，eats up your time or chews your ear off They are boundary busters．

M: And how do I deal with them？

W: Again，sir，the book is here．Bring it back and read for the answer．

M: It seems you know a lot about this book．Can I draw the conclusion that you fancy it？

W: Well, frankly, I am the author．

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A．Many of her books are bestsellers.

B．She is a shrewd bookstore owner.

C．She is promoting her book in person.

D．She is a salesperson at the bookstore.

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第3题

听力原文：It' s common knowledge that music can have a powerful effect on our emotions. In

听力原文： It' s common knowledge that music can have a powerful effect on our emotions. In fact, since the 1930s, music therapists have relied on music to calm patients and help control pain. Now psychologists are confirming that music can also help relieve depression and improve concentration. For instance, in a recent study, 50 surgeons were given some high-stressed math problems to solve. They were divided into three groups: one worked in silence, and in another, the surgeons listened to music of their choice on headphones; the third group listened to classical music chosen by the researchers. The results of the study may surprise you. The doctors who got to choose their own music experienced less stress and scored better than the others. One possible explanation is that listening to the music you like stimulates Alfa waves in the brain, increases heart rate and expands breathing. That helps to reduce stress and sharpen concentration. Other research suggests a second relationship between music and the brain: By examining the blood of students after they listened to a variety of classical music selections, researchers found that some students showed a large increase in endorphin, a natural pain reliever. This supports what music therapists have known for years: Music can help revitalize or calm the patient.

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A．Training given to music therapists.

B．How music prevents disease.

C．Studies on the benefits of music.

D．How musicians create music.

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第4题

听力原文：Laughing at life is one of the best ways of guaranteeing it does not end prematur

听力原文： Laughing at life is one of the best ways of guaranteeing it does not end prematurely, scientists said yesterday. Researchers found that people who often laugh out loud and see the funny side of difficult situations are far less likely to have a heart attack than humorless individuals.

The study looked at the humor responses of 150 patients who had either suffered heart attacks or undergone treatment for blocked arteries. They were compared with the responses of an identical number of age-matched healthy people who had no history of heart problems. There was some variation in the results, but, overall, it was found that the heart patients were 40% less likely than their healthy counterparts to laugh in a variety of common situations.

Michael Miller, director of the Center for Preventive Cardiology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, who led the research, said: "The old saying that laughter is the best medicine appears to be true when it comes to protecting your heart."

The findings suggested that making oneself laugh when angry might offset the harmful effect of stress on arteries. The team's findings were presented yesterday at the American Heart Association's annual scientific meeting in New Orleans.

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A．150 healthy people.

B．150 unhealthy people.

C．300 patients.

D．300 people.

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第5题

听力原文：Hollywood produces many different kinds of films, including mysteries, musicals,

听力原文： Hollywood produces many different kinds of films, including mysteries, musicals, love stories, and horror films. As different as these films may be, they generally have one thing in common conflict. The main character wants something very badly and will do anything to get it. The opponent tries to stop the main character from achieving his goal. This opposition creates conflict, and conflict is the heart of drama. To give an example, let's say the main character is a young man of humble origin who wants to marry the beautiful daughter of a rich banker. The father thinks the young man is unworthy of his daughter, and he does not allow her to see him. The young man, who's very much in love, refuses to give up without a fight. The conflict between the young man and the girl's father is what makes the story interesting; it forces the main character to take action, and through their actions we see them as they actually are. In a good story, the main character changes he is not the same at the end of the story as he was at the beginning. He learns something from his experiences that make him a different, perhaps batter person. And we learn something from watching him. Good movies not only entertain us, they also help us understand a little more about life.

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A．Love.

B．Violence.

C．Conflict.

D．Mystery.

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第6题

听力原文：W: Interested in this book？ This is our bestseller this week.M: Bestseller？ I am

听力原文：W: Interested in this book？ This is our bestseller this week.

M: Bestseller？ I am considering what new ideas it gives about how to deal with the aggravating people.

W: It asks people to quit complaining and do something. What surprises many people about this book is that it suggests that the best thing to do is to change yourself because you are not going to change the other person.

M: Really？ It's "me" that has to change as opposed to the other person？

W: Well, have you ever changed anybody？

M: I've tried many times. It's not really possible though.

W: That's right.

M: But how can I do that？

W: The book is here. Bring it back home and read it and you can find the answer.

M: Before I pay my money I should be clear that this book is useful for me. I don't want to pay for it and then find I have paid for nothing.

W: This book is definitely worth the money. The book even tells you how to deal with different types of workers, co-workers and bosses, from the most common annoying type to the worst kind.

M: Give me the most common annoying type of coworker.

W: The most common annoying type of co-worker is called "boundary busters". So, it's someone who invades your space, makes too much noise, eats up your time or chews your ear off. They are boundary busters.

M: And how do I deal with them？

W: Again, sir, the book is here. Bring it back and read for the answer.

M: It seems you know a lot about this book. Can I draw the conclusion that you fancy it？

W: Well, frankly, I am the author.

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

19. What do we learn about the woman？

20. What is surprising about the book the woman recommends？

21. What kind of person is the man？

22. What is a boundary buster？

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A．Many of her books are bestsellers.

B．She is a shrewd bookstore owner.

C．She is promoting her book in person.

D．She is a salesperson at the bookstore.

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第7题

听力原文：It's common knowledge that music can have a powerful effect on our emotions. In f

听力原文： It's common knowledge that music can have a powerful effect on our emotions. In fact, since the 1930s, music therapists have relied on music to calm patients and help control pain. Now psychologists are confirming that music can also help relieve depression and improve concentration. For instance, in a recent study, 50 surgeons were given some high-stressed math problems to solve. They were divided into three groups: one worked in silence, and in another, the surgeons listened to music of their choice on headphones; the third group listened to classical music chosen by the researchers. The results of the study may surprise you. The doctors who got to choose their own music experienced less stress and scored better than the others. One possible explanation is that listening to the music you like stimulates Alfa waves in the brain, increases heart rate and expands breathing. That helps to reduce stress and sharpen concentration. Other research suggests a second relationship between music and the brain: By examining the blood of students after they listened to a variety of classical music selections, researchers found that some students showed a large increase in endorphin, a natural pain reliever. This supports what music therapists have known for years: Music can help revitalize or calm the patient.

(33)

A．Training given to music therapists.

B．How music prevents disease.

C．Studies on the benefits of music.

D．How musicians create music.

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第8题

听力原文：M: I'm really sorry, Professor Irwin. I was sick yesterday.W: Look, I'm not upset

听力原文：M: I'm really sorry, Professor Irwin. I was sick yesterday.

W: Look, I'm not upset that you couldn't keep the appointment, but it is common courtesy to call. You know that.

M: Yes, I do.

W: During registration I have to see all my students, and sometimes they have to wait several days to get in. When someone doesn't show and doesn't call, that deprives someone else of an appointment time.

M: You're right. I apologize. I didn't feel well, and I guess I just wasn't thinking straight at the time.

W: Okay. Apology accepted. Now, I suppose you need to set up another appointment.

M: Yes, I do. Can you see me now if I wait？

W: No. I can see you at three o' clock this afternoon, or during my office hour on Tuesday or Thursday.

M: Great, Your office hour is best. That's two o'clock, right ？

W: That's right. Which day do you prefer？

M: Tuesday.

W: Okay. Be there this time.

M: I will be. Thanks a lot.

(23)

A．The man's last appointment.

B．Professor Irwin's office hours.

C．Student advisement during registration.

D．The man' s health problems.

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第9题

听力原文：Do you know that there's a kind of bird that can sew？ This bird, called the tailo

听力原文： Do you know that there's a kind of bird that can sew？ This bird, called the tailorbird, uses its mouth as a needle. It sews leaves together in a shape of a cup. Then it adds a layer of straw to the inside of the cup and lays its eggs there. Each bird species builds its own special kind of nest. The most common materials used for nests are grasses, branches and feathers. A bird must weave these materials into a nest. Just imagine building a house without cement or nails to hold it together. Another bird is called the weaverbird. The weaverbird builds a nest that looks like a basket. The nest is shaped like a pear with a hole in the middle. The hole is the door of the nest. The third bird is called the ovenbird. The ovenbird makes a nest that is very solid. The nest is made of mud. The ovenbird forms the mud into the shape of an oven and then lets it dry in the sun. The sun bakes the mud, making it very hard. Not all birds make their homes in branches. Some birds build their nests on the ground, while others bury their eggs under the ground. And some birds do not build nests at all. So when you look for nests and eggs in the branches of trees and bushes, remember, that some nests may be right under your feet.

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A．A basket.

B．A cup.

C．An egg.

D．An oven.

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第10题

听力原文：M: I'm really sorry, Professor Irwin. I was sick yesterday.W: Look, I' m not upse

听力原文：M: I'm really sorry, Professor Irwin. I was sick yesterday.

W: Look, I' m not upset that you couldn't keep the appointment, but it is common courtesy to call. You know that.

M: Yes, I do. W: Daring registration I have to see all my students, and sometimes they have to wait several days to get in. When someone doesn't show and doesn't call, that deprives someone else of an appointment time.

M: You're right. I apologize. I didn't feel well, and I guess I just wasn't thinking straight at the time.

W: Okay. Apology accepted. Now, I suppose you need to set up another appointment.

M: Yes, I do. Can you see me now if I wait？

W: No. I can see you at three o' clock this afternoon, or during my office hour on Tuesday or Thursday.

M: Great, Your office hour is best. That's two o'clock, fight？

W: That's fight. Which day do you prefer？

M: Tuesday.

W: Okay. Be there this time.

M: I will be. Thanks a lot.

(23)

A．The man's last appointment.

B．Professor Irwin's office hours.

C．Student advertisement during registration.

D．The man's health problems.

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第11题

听力原文：M: Hello, professor Johnson.W: Hello, Tony. So what shall we work on today？M: Wel

听力原文：M: Hello, professor Johnson.

W: Hello, Tony. So what shall we work on today？

M: Well, the problem is that this writing assignment isn't coming out right. What I thought I was writing on was to talk about what a particular sport means to me when I participate in.

W: What sport did you choose？

M: I decided to write about cross-country skiing.

W: What are you going to say about skiing？

M: That's the problem. I thought I would write about how peaceful it is to be out in the country.

W: So why is that a problem？

M: I'd like to start describing how quiet it is to be out in the woods. I keep mentioning how much effort it takes to keep going. Cross-country skiing isn't as easy as some people think. It takes a lot of energy, but that's not part of my paper, so I guess I should leave it out. But now I don't know how to explain that feeling of peacefulness without explaining how hard you have to work for it. It all fits together. It's not like just sitting down somewhere and watching the clouds roll by. That's different.

W: Then you'll have to include that in your point. The peacefulness of cross-country skiing is the kind you earn by effort. Why leave that out？ Part of your point you knew beforehand, but part you discovered as you wrote. That's common, right？

M: Yeah, I guess so.

Questions:

19. What is the topic of the man's writing assignment？

20. What problem does the man have while working on his paper？

21. What does the woman say is common in writing papers？

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A．Beautiful scenery in the countryside.

B．Dangers of cross-country skiing.

C．Pain and pleasure in sports.

D．A sport he participates in.

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