新编六级听力练习 第372期

Conversation Two
M: Hey, Linda! Long time no see! I heard that you're going on a boat trip this afternoon.
W: Yes, I am, and I can't wait! I've never been up close to a whale before. Do you think we'll see many whales today? [23]Cindy told me she didn't see anything last time, so I think it really depends on luck. What would you say?
M: Well, I think we should have better luck, because this is the best time of the year to see whales.
W: [24]Why is winter the best time of the year to see whales?
M: At this time of the year, the whales are heading south from Alaska to warmer water for the winter. Then they'll return to Alaska before summer.
W: So we can see lots of whales busy traveling at this particular point. By the way, do you know how long the boat trip is? Cindy said it was like quite a long day, and I think it was probably because she didn't see anything.
M: The boat leaves at one o'clock and returns at about three o'clock. So you may want to get to the fisherman's wharf before one.
W: [25]Only a two-hour trip?
M: Yes, the whale-watching travel is pretty close to shore, so we don't need to go out very far in the ocean to see them.
W: [25]I guess two hours is probably enough. I've never actually been out on the ocean in a boat, and I'm not really sure I'll like it. OK, then, I will see you this afternoon!

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23. What happened to Cindy according to the woman?
正确答案：C
解析：女士说上次Cindy去看鲸鱼的时候什么也没有看到，所以觉得这很靠运气，故选C。
24. When is the best season to see whales according to the man?
正确答案：D
解析：女士问男士为何冬天是最好的观鲸季节，男士进行了详尽的回答，故选D。选项都是季节，听音时要注意对号入座。
25. How long will the whale-watching trip last?
正确答案：B
解析：男士说观鲸之旅1点出发，3点回来，一共2个小时；而且女士两次提到two hours，故选B。