新编大学英语自主听力 1Unit 8

[14:52.83]Laura:Really-in what way?
[14:54.56]Richard:Well, it's impossible to train them to cope with modern traffic, especially in Londo
[15:00.97]The best she can do is to warn me of a dangerous situation.
[15:04.78]Laura:How can she do that?
[15:06.37]Richard:Simply by sitting down and refusing to move. I have to stand still and just hope that the driver misses me.
[15:15.12]Laura:That must be a terrible experience...
[15:17.49]Richard:Yes, it's not much fun!
[15:19.47]Laura:Can I ask how huch you paid for Rarffles?
[15:22.21]Richard:50 pounds.
[15:23.32]Laura:What?
[15:24.22]Richard:50 pounds...Any blind person can buy a dog for 50 pounds. Of course a lot of people pay more voluntarily, but the minimum price is 50 pounds.
[15:35.31]Laura:So public contributions are really important.
[15:38.73]Richard:Absolutely.  (278 words)
[15:40.06]1)Why did Richard part with his Labrador?
[15:43.88]2)What is people's opinion of guide dogs according to Richard?
[15:49.03]3)What does Raffles do to warn the owner of a dangerous situation?
[15:54.57]4)How much did Richard pay for Raffles?
[15:58.57]5)How does Richard feel about the public contributions?
[16:03.50]Exercise 2:Directions:Listen to the dialogue again. Tick the facts that Laura feels surprised about.
[16:14.16]1)  Richard commutes from Tunbridge Wells to Charing Cross every day.
[16:19.84]2)  Richard uses an Alsatian instead of a Labrador.
[16:24.78]3)  The dog that Richard used to have is leading a life of luxury with a family in Rye.
[16:32.95]4)  Richard can do without Raffles when walking.
[16:37.63]5)  People have false ideas about what guide dogs can do.
[16:43.82]6)  Blind men sometimes feel hopeless even though they are with guide dogs.
[16:50.80]7)  Richard paid a small amount of money for Raffles.
[16:55.27]8)  Public contributions are important according to Richard.