新编四级听力练习 第443期

Conversation Two
W: Okay. Mr. Smith. [22]Let's begin your road test.
M: Oh. I know I'm ready. [22]I've been practicing in my driveway all week.
W: Okay. Mr. Smith. As I'm sure you are aware, you will not only be tested on your knowledge of the rules of the road, but on your behavior toward other motorists.
M: Yeah, right. Here we go!
W: Whoa! Take it easy. [23]The speed limit in this business district is only 25 miles an hour. Now, turn right at the next corner. Not here! Wow!You forgot to signal too!
M: Gosh. I didn't see that one!
W: Ah. Forget it. Just keep driving.
M: So, how am I doing? Can I just take a peek at your notes?
W: No! Watch out. Mr. Smith. Now you're tailgating the vehicle in front of us.
M: Oh, yeah. I'm just so excited about getting my license today.
W: Okay. Now carefully turn right here, and wait, wait, stop! [24]You almost hit that pedestrian. How in the world did you pass the written test anyway? You have to give way to any pedestrians crossing the street.
M: Oh, sorry about that. It won't happen again.
W: Whoa! Get out! I'm driving back to the office.
M: Does this mean I didn't pass the test?
W: Look, Mr. Smith. Could you do me a favor? [25]When you come back to take the test again, plan on coming on Friday.
M: Again? Why? Is it less crowded that day?
W: No. [25]It's my day off.

Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
22. What has the man been preparing for in the past week?
正确答案：D
解析：对话开头女士发布“路考开始”，接着男士提到自己一周以来一直在私人车道上练习。可见，他一直在为拿驾照的路考做准备。故选D。
23. Where did the man begin his test?
正确答案：A
解析：男士说完“Here we go!”之后，女士说“这个商业区的限速……”，可见他们是在一个商业区开始路考的，A是原文business district的同义表达。
24. What mistake did the man almost make?
正确答案：B
解析：男士屡屡犯规，其中包括几乎撞上行人。解答此题的关键是要听懂pedestrian的意思，即B，动词hit是听到的。C是他已经犯了的错误。
25. What does the woman suggest at the end of the conversation?
正确答案：C
解析：对话最后，女士建议男士今后周五来考试，男士问原因，女士的最后一句话极其经典：因为我那天不上班，意即C，你找别的教官吧。