新编四级听力练习 第272期

Conversation One
M: So, Susan, do you have anything planned for this Saturday?
W: Uh, I'm kind of busy. Why do you ask?
M: Oh, I was wondering if you'd like to get together and do something, like watch a movie or take a walk down by the lake.
W: I'd love to, but I'm really going to be busy all day on Saturday.
M: What do you have to do on that day?
W: [19]First, my mom asked me to help clean the house in the morning, and then I have a dentist appointment at 12:30. I can't miss that 'cause I've canceled twice before.
M: Well, what about after that?
W: Well, I'm going to be running around all day. After the dentist appointment, [20]I need to meet Julie at 2:00 to help her with her science project that's due on Monday morning at school.
M: Okay, but are you free after that?
W: Hardly. Then I have to pick up my brother from soccer practice at 4:30, and my mom asked me to cook dinner for the family at 5:30. [21]I feel like a slave sometimes. Then, I have to clean the dishes and finish reading my history assignment. Who knows how long that'll take?
M: Wow, sounds like you're going to have a full day. Hey, listen, why don't I come over later in the evening, and we can make some popcorn and watch a movie.
W: Oh, that'd be great, [22]but our video machine is broken.
M: Huh. Well, let's just play a game or something.
W: Sounds good, but give me a call before you come. My mom might try to come up with something else for me to do.

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. What does Susan have to do on Saturday morning?
正确答案：B
解析：对话中女士说：“首先妈妈叫我在上午帮忙打扫屋子。”故选B。
20. What time is Susan meeting with Julie?
正确答案：B
解析：女士说她要在下午2点帮Julie做自然科学的作业，故B正确。
21. How does Susan feel about her schedule on Saturday?
正确答案：D
解析：对话中女士一一数罗自己一天的安排并说“有时我感觉就像是个苦力”，可见她感觉很疲惫。因此，D正确。
22. Why can't they watch a video at Susan's house?
正确答案：D
解析：对话中女士明确说她家的录像机坏了，故答案为D。broken与not working同义。