最新版雅思听力指南 Listening Test3-section1

[00:03.34]This is a listening practice test that resembles the International
[00:10.95]English Language Testing System Listening Test.
[00:16.22]The test consists of four sections.
[00:20.90]Answer the questions as you listen to the recording¹.
[00:26.38]Note that the recording will be played onceonly.
[00:31.87]Please turn to Section I .   Section I
[00:38.06]In a moment,you are going to hear a conversation between Yuki and Michael,
[00:45.24]who are twooverseas students in New Zealand.
[00:50.13]They are discussing plans for their week long Spring holiday from school.
[00:57.44]Before you listen,look at Questions 1 to 7.
[01:03.24]Note the examples that have been done for you.
[01:08.44]As you listen to the first part of the conversation,
[01:13.82]answer Questions 1 to 3.
[01:18.50]Section 1 (1) Michael:Yuki,hey! I am so glad to see you.
[01:23.20]Yuki:Oh,hello,Michael.Where have you been?
[01:28.11]Haven't seen you in quite some time.  Michael:Sorry,
[01:33.60]I've been busy with my thesis² research.
[01:38.09]However,I wanted to ask you if you've given any thought
[01:43.47]to what you would like to do for the spring holiday.
[01:48.04]Yuki:Well,I was thinking about going to Thailand.
[01:53.14]April is one of the best months to go there.
[01:57.73]It isn't too rainy or hot,but still very lush,green and lovely.
[02:04.53]Michael:Do you think you will have enough time?
[02:08.42]The official word from the school administration
[02:13.51]is that we have from the first till the eighth of April off.
[02:18.89]Not really enough time to leave the country for a holiday.
[02:23.57]I mean,you have to consider two days for travelling alone,
[02:29.26]since you have to take an airplane.
[02:32.84]Plus isn't it a bit expensive to go to Thailand?
[02:38.22]Yuki:Plane tickets are almost always expensive
[02:42.53]about 300 dollars round trip.
[02:46.64]But once you get there it really isn't that expensive to stay.
[02:52.51]You can find a hotel or a beach bungalow³ for a decent⁴ rate,
[02:58.21]the food is delicious and cheap,
[03:01.89]and most activities and attractions are found in nature.
[03:07.77]Therefore it in the experience.
[03:11.97]Michael:But have you applied⁵ for a tourist visa yet?
[03:16.36]Sometimes visas can be quite costly⁶.
[03:20.44]Yuki:I've already looked into it.
[03:24.02]They cost about 100 dollars.
[03:28.12]Michael:If we apply now,isn't it too late
[03:32.61]I mean,the vacation is only a week away.
[03:36.69]Yuki:No.We still have time,
[03:39.48]though we will be required to pay 50 dollars as an express processing fee.
[03:46.77]Michael:I don't know,Yuki.
[03:50.56]That's already 450 dollars just for traveling!
[03:56.15]And it will be at least another 300 to 500 to stay in Thailand for the week.
[04:03.04]Have you thought about going to New Zealand's North Island?
[04:08.35]We're always stuck here on the South Island at university,studying,
[04:13.94]so we rarely have a chance to see the rest of the country.
[04:18.93]You know,the North Island is very different from the South Island.
[04:24.31]It has active volcanoes and natural hot springs,
[04:29.69]a beautiful barrier reef⁷ and waterfalls.
[04:34.99]Yuki:Well,Auckland,the largest city in New Zealand,
[04:40.29]is on the North Island Finally,there's some good shopping!
[04:46.30]I would love some new clothes.
[04:49.70]All the shops around here carry boring,old-fashioned clothing.
[04:55.50]Michael:Really,Yuki, you can be so trite⁸ sometimes!
[05:00.90]Yuki:Hey,I was only kidding.To tell you the truth,
[05:05.89]taking in the waters at the hot springs
[05:10.20]and some scuba⁹ diving sound like a lot of fun.
[05:14.70]Michael:It is also a less expensive holiday.
[05:18.59]Round-trip,the plane fare to the North Island is only 75 dollars.
[05:25.09]Plus,we don't need tourist visas,
[05:29.20]and we can stay at the Auckland Youth Hostel¹⁰
[05:33.51]for a mere¹¹ 10 dollars a night.
[05:37.01]Yuki:You're thinking about the finances¹² is correct,
[05:41.19]it would be much less expensive to go to the North Island.
[05:46.17]Also,we don't have to worry about not speaking the language.
[05:51.27]But I must insist that we stay in a proper hotel.I hate youth hostels¹³!
[05:57.96]I want my own bath and do not want to share a kitchen.
[06:02.95]Michael:Ok!Ok!We'll stay in a 'real' hotel.
[06:08.04]Do you think your friend Marlene is still considering coming?
[06:12.95]If we share rooms it will be cheaper.
[06:16.74]Yuki:I know she will want to join us.
[06:20.45]She has already told me whatever I choose is fine with her.
[06:25.44]She simply wants to be away from school for a while.
[06:30.45]Michael:I know how she feels.
[06:33.85]I'll go ring some hotels right now and see what is available.
[06:39.44]Announcer:later,after checking with a few hotels,
[06:44.64]Michael gives Yuki a ring to tell her the results .
[06:50.33]Questions 1-3 according to section 1(1).
[06:52.32]1.Yuki wants to go to (  ).
[06:54.33]A.Vietnam   B.Sri Lanka   C.Thailand   D.Malaysia
[06:56.31]2.Michael is worried that (  )
[06:58.32]A.Yuki will be become ill.    B.going to Auckland is too far.
[07:00.31]C.traveling by plane is dangerous.
[07:02.30]D.they will not be able to get visas
[07:04.28]3.Yuki thinks going to the North Island could be a good idea because (  )
[07:06.27]A.she can stay in a youth hostel
[07:08.28]B.there will be no language difference
[07:10.26]C.her friend Marlence lives there
[07:12.27]D.there are no large cities or crowds Section 1 (2).
[07:14.26]Now answer Questions 4 to 7.
[07:19.64]Michael:Right then,I've given a few places a ring
[07:24.13]and discovered that April is a very popular month in which to visit New Zealand.
[07:30.43]Yuki:Of course!While it is cold in most of the civilized¹⁴ world,
[07:36.62]it is temperate¹⁵ fall here,
[07:40.30]therefore everyone and their mother wants to visit warm and lovely New Zealand!
[07:46.89]Anyway,what did the hotel say?  Michael:Well,
[07:51.38]a few were booked solid,but I found five decent options.
[07:57.15]Have you asked Marlene,yet?
[08:00.24]Yuki:Yes,she wants to go.   Michael:Great!Ok,
[08:05.04]then the first hotel is the Gondola¹⁶ Restaurant and Lodge¹⁷.
[08:11.23]This is the most expensive option at 265 dollars a night,
[08:18.23]but you get breakfast every morning for free.
[08:22.83]It is located right outside of Auckland,
[08:27.04]about 2 kilometers from the beach,
[08:31.03]so we can go scuba diving all the time.
[08:35.84]Yuki:Sounds good,but what else?
[08:40.33]Michael:Then there is the Rotorua Accommodation.
[08:45.35]It's 250 dollars a night and is located in the mountains,
[08:51.15]which means lots of great backpacking.
[08:55.33]There is also the Herley Lodge its main feature
[09:00.81]is that it sits right above the Grere Waterfalls;
[09:05.20]beautiful scenery for only 155 dollars a night.
[09:11.39]Yuki:What about the hot springs?
[09:14.79]Michael:Well,there is the Stuart Resort,
[09:18.89]it has active hot springs that you may bathe in on it's grounds.
[09:23.98]It is 260 dollars a night.
[09:27.98]Finally,we could also stay at the Auckland Holiday Inn.
[09:33.39]It is located in the center of the city,
[09:37.28]so you can do all the shopping you want Yuki,
[09:41.38]It charges 150 dollars a night,including a free breakfast.
[09:47.60]Yuki:I feel that the Hot Springs would be a lot of fun.
[09:51.99]What do you think?  Michael:I agree.
[09:56.09]I really need to relax.
[10:00.69]Why don't I give them a ring back and book right now?
[10:05.49]Michael rings the Stuart Resort and speaks with the receptionist
[10:11.79]Questions 4-7 according to Section 1(2).
[10:13.80]Complete the table with information about the different hotels' rates and features.
[10:15.78]Write no more than three words or numbers for each answer.
[10:17.80]4.What is the main attraction in Rotorua Accommodation?(  )
[10:19.78]5.What's the rate per night In Herley Lodge?(  )
[10:21.79]6.What is the main attraction in Stuart Resort?(  )
[10:23.78]7.What is the main attraction in Aucklanf Holiday Inn?(  )
[10:25.76]Section 1 (3). Receptionist:Stuart Resort,may I help you?
[10:29.76]Michael:Yes,hello.I would like to rent a suite¹⁸.
[10:34.75]They include two rooms and one bathroom,correct?
[10:40.03]Yes,that is right.Would you like to book now?   Yes,please.
[10:46.40]Receptionist:Very good then,what is the name of the party?
[10:51.57]Michael:I guess that would be me,Michael Connell.
[10:56.85]Receptionist:Spell that,please.
[11:00.04]Michael:Michael,M-I-C-H-A-E-L,Connell,C-Odouble N-E double L.
[11:09.34]Receptionist:So that was C-O double N-E double L.
[11:16.34]Your address and phone number,Mr.Connell?
[11:21.22]Michael:156 Ocean Way,Christchurch.My phone number is 555-6548.
[11:31.20]555-6548,very well.What credit card number should I hold this booking under?
[11:41.10]Michael:You may use my MasterCard.
[11:45.41]Receptionist:What is the account number?
[11:48.91]Michael:865-347-8354.   865-347-8354,right.
[12:01.32]What is the expiration¹⁹ date?
[12:05.92]Michael:The 10th of June 2001.No,I am sorry that isn't correct.
[12:13.00]The expiration date is 6th of October 2001.
[12:19.89]Receptionist:How many nights?  Michael:Six nights.
[12:23.99]Receptionist:Six nights at 260 dollars a night is 1,820dollars total.
[12:34.57]Michael:Are you sure? I figure the price to be 1,560 dollars.
[12:42.15]Wait a moment.Oh,yes you are correct.I multiplied by seven not six.
[12:50.43]Very sorry,1,560 dollars will be the total charge to your account.
[12:59.13]Will there be anything else?  Michael:No,that will be all.
[13:04.22]Receptionist:Thank you,and have a nice day.Godbye.
 

 

1 recording   

n.录音，记录

参考例句：

• How long will the recording of the song take?录下这首歌得花多少时间？
• I want to play you a recording of the rehearsal.我想给你放一下彩排的录像。

2 thesis   

n.论题，论点，论文

参考例句：

• His thesis is being finished off.他的论文快写完了。
• He argued his thesis well.他为他的论点进行了有力的辩论。

3 bungalow   

n.平房，周围有阳台的木造小平房

参考例句：

• A bungalow does not have an upstairs.平房没有上层。
• The old couple sold that large house and moved into a small bungalow.老两口卖掉了那幢大房子，搬进了小平房。

4 decent   

adj.象样的，不错的，体面的，正派的，恰当的

参考例句：

• We want to raise our children to be decent men and women.我们盼望把孩子们培养成优秀人才。
• There isn't even a decent table in this room.这屋里连张像样的桌子也没有。

5 applied   

adj.应用的；v.应用，适用

参考例句：

• She plans to take a course in applied linguistics.她打算学习应用语言学课程。
• This cream is best applied to the face at night.这种乳霜最好晚上擦脸用。

6 costly   

adj.昂贵的，价值高的，豪华的

参考例句：

• It must be very costly to keep up a house like this.维修这么一幢房子一定很昂贵。
• This dictionary is very useful,only it is a bit costly.这本词典很有用，左不过贵了些。

7 reef   

n.礁，礁石，暗礁

参考例句：

• The ship and its crew were lost on the reef.那条船及船员都触礁遇难了。
• The ship was wrecked on a coral reef.这条船在珊瑚暗礁上撞毁了。

8 trite   

adj.陈腐的

参考例句：

• The movie is teeming with obvious and trite ideas.这部电影充斥着平铺直叙的陈腐观点。
• Yesterday,in the restaurant,Lorraine had seemed trite,blurred,worn away.昨天在饭店里，洛兰显得庸俗、堕落、衰老了。

9 scuba   

n.水中呼吸器

参考例句：

• I first got hooked on scuba diving when I was twelve.12岁时我开始迷上了带水中呼吸器潜水。
• While on honeymoon in Bali,she learned to scuba dive.她在巴厘岛度蜜月时学会了带水肺潜水。

10 hostel   

n.（学生）宿舍，招待所

参考例句：

• I lived in a hostel while I was a student.我求学期间住在青年招待所里。
• He says he's staying at a Youth Hostel.他说他现住在一家青年招待所。

11 mere   

adj.纯粹的；仅仅，只不过

参考例句：

• That is a mere repetition of what you said before.那不过是重复了你以前讲的话。
• It's a mere waste of time waiting any longer.再等下去纯粹是浪费时间。

12 finances   

n.(pl.)财源，资产

参考例句：

• I need a professional to sort out my finances. 我需要专业人士为我管理财务。
• The company's finances are looking a bIt'shaky. 这个公司的财政情况看来有点不稳定。

13 hostels   

n.旅舍，招待所( hostel的名词复数 )；青年宿舍

参考例句：

• The students were protesting at overcrowding in the university hostels. 学生们在抗议大学宿舍过于拥挤。 来自辞典例句
• Are there any cheap hostels in Nanjing for one person? 南京有没有便宜的旅店可以一个人住？ 来自互联网

14 civilized   

a.有教养的，文雅的

参考例句：

• Racism is abhorrent to a civilized society. 文明社会憎恶种族主义。
• rising crime in our so-called civilized societies 在我们所谓文明社会中日益增多的犯罪行为

15 temperate   

adj.温和的，温带的，自我克制的，不过分的

参考例句：

• Asia extends across the frigid,temperate and tropical zones.亚洲地跨寒、温、热三带。
• Great Britain has a temperate climate.英国气候温和。

16 gondola   

n.威尼斯的平底轻舟；飞船的吊船

参考例句：

• The road is too narrow to allow the passage of gondola.这条街太窄大型货车不能通过。
• I have a gondola here.我开来了一条平底船。

17 lodge   

v.临时住宿，寄宿，寄存，容纳；n.传达室，小旅馆

参考例句：

• Is there anywhere that I can lodge in the village tonight?村里有我今晚过夜的地方吗？
• I shall lodge at the inn for two nights.我要在这家小店住两个晚上。

18 suite   

n.一套(家具)；套房；随从人员

参考例句：

• She has a suite of rooms in the hotel.她在那家旅馆有一套房间。
• That is a nice suite of furniture.那套家具很不错。

19 expiration   

n.终结，期满，呼气，呼出物

参考例句：

• Can I have your credit card number followed by the expiration date?能告诉我你的信用卡号码和它的到期日吗?
• This contract shall be terminated on the expiration date.劳动合同期满，即行终止。