英语专四 会话训练 Conversation 4-3

 会话

Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation.

W： John, have you chosen a physical education class yet this semester¹?

M： No. Why?

W： (7) I’ve got to take rock-climbing. We just had the first class and it looks like it’s gonna be great.

M： (7) You think I should take rock-climbing? You’ve got to be kidding. Besides, (8) how can they teach rock-climbing when it’s completely flat around here?

W： That’s not important. You can’t just start climbing without any training. You have to get in shape，learn how to use the ropes, the belts, the buckles². There’s a lot of preparation first.

M： You don’t think it’s just a little bit dangerous?

W： Not if you know how to use the safety equipment, which is, by the way, pretty hi- tech. (9) The ropes are made of elastic³ fabrics⁴ that stretch a little，the shoes have special grips⁵ on the bottom and the helmets are made of some kind of special plastic. You have to learn how to use all these before you can do any real climbing.

M： Well, what’s the appeal? We’ll spend the whole semester studying something we don’t actually get to do.

W： We will take a climbing trip during spring break. But that’s not the point. Climbing is not the only goal. (10) In preparing to climb you learn patience，mental discipline and you gain fantastic physical strength，especially in your hands. For the first few weeks, we’re going to concentrate entirely⁶ on hand and upper body exercises.

M： All that in one sport? Maybe you are right. Since it’s not too late to join the class， maybe I will.

 

题目

Conversation 4

Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation，you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.

Now, listen to the conversation.

7. What is the woman trying to do?

A. Find out if a rock-climbing course will be offered.

B. Plan a rock-climbing trip over spring break.

C. Persuade the man to take a rock-climbing course with her.

D. Find a place to go rock-climbing.

8. What does the man imply⁷ about rock-climbing at their college?

A. The college doesn’t have any rock-climbing equipment.

B. There are no appropriate places for rock-climbing nearby.

C. There is no one to teach them how to do rock-climbing.

D. Not many students are interested in rock-climbing.

9. What are the ropes for rock-climbing made of?

A. Elastic fabrics. B. Special belts.

C. Some kind of special plastic. D. Nylon⁸.

10. Why is the woman interested in rock-climbing?

A. It can offer climbers opportunities to enjoy the natural environment.

B. It is not as expensive as other kinds of activities.

C. It does not need great devotion of energy and time.

D. It can benefit climbers both in their mental health and physical health.

 

答案解析

Conversation 4

7. C推断题。本题是问女士试图做什么事情。对话一开始，女士就问男士这个学期 是否选修了一门体育课，并介绍自己所上的体育课的情况，紧接着男士反问道You think I should take rock-climbing?由此可推断女士是在建议男士和她一起去上攀岩课。

8. B推断题。本题是问男士对于他们大学开设攀岩课暗示了什么。根据常识可知， 攀岩需要有山的场地，但是由男士话中的反问句how can they teach rock- climbing. ?.可知，男士认为他们学校没有 appropriate places for rock-climbing。

9. A细节题。本题是问用来攀岩的绳索是用什么制成的。女士明确提到The ropes are made of elastic fabrics that stretch a little。

10. D推断题。对话结尾处，女士说在攀岩的过程中，能够培养patience(耐性）和 mental discipline(心理素质），增强physical strength(体力），由此可推断女士之所以 对攀岩感兴趣是因为攀岩既对人的mental health有利，又对人的physical health有利。

1 semester   

n.一学期，半学年，六个月的时间

参考例句：

• A student will probably attend four or five courses during each semester.每个学生一学期可能要修四五门课程。
• I had an especially rough time during my first semester.我第一个学期的日子难受极了。

2 buckles   

搭扣，扣环( buckle的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• She gazed proudly at the shiny buckles on her shoes. 她骄傲地注视着鞋上闪亮的扣环。
• When the plate becomes unstable, it buckles laterally. 当板失去稳定时，就发生横向屈曲。

3 elastic   

n.橡皮圈，松紧带；adj.有弹性的；灵活的

参考例句：

• Rubber is an elastic material.橡胶是一种弹性材料。
• These regulations are elastic.这些规定是有弹性的。

4 fabrics   

织物( fabric的名词复数 )； 布； 构造； （建筑物的）结构（如墙、地面、屋顶）：质地

参考例句：

• cotton fabrics and synthetics 棉织物与合成织物
• The fabrics are merchandised through a network of dealers. 通过经销网点销售纺织品。

5 grips   

n.紧握( grip的名词复数 )；掌握；理解；理解力v.抓紧( grip的第三人称单数 )；吸引；引起；使感兴趣

参考例句：

• He bought some hair grips for his wife in the fair. 他在集市上为妻子买了一些发夹。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• He talked a lot, but never really came to grips with the subject. 他说了很多，但是没有真正谈到正题。 来自《简明英汉词典》

6 entirely   

ad.全部地，完整地；完全地，彻底地

参考例句：

• The fire was entirely caused by their neglect of duty. 那场火灾完全是由于他们失职而引起的。
• His life was entirely given up to the educational work. 他的一生统统献给了教育工作。

7 imply   

vt.暗示；意味着

参考例句：

• Cheerfulness doesn't always imply happiness.快活并不总是意味着幸福。
• What did she imply in her words?她的话意味着什么？

8 nylon   

n.尼龙；尼龙长袜

参考例句：

• He dresses a nylon shirt.他穿着一件尼龙衬衫。
• How many products are made from nylon? 有多少种产品是由尼龙制造的？