Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation.

W： John, have you chosen a physical education class yet this semester?

M： No. Why?

W： (7) I’ve got to take rock-climbing. We just had the first class and it looks like it’s gonna be great.

M： (7) You think I should take rock-climbing? You’ve got to be kidding. Besides, (8) how can they teach rock-climbing when it’s completely flat around here?

W： That’s not important. You can’t just start climbing without any training. You have to get in shape，learn how to use the ropes, the belts, the buckles. There’s a lot of preparation first.

M： You don’t think it’s just a little bit dangerous?

W： Not if you know how to use the safety equipment, which is, by the way, pretty hi- tech. (9) The ropes are made of elastic fabrics that stretch a little，the shoes have special grips on the bottom and the helmets are made of some kind of special plastic. You have to learn how to use all these before you can do any real climbing.

M： Well, what’s the appeal? We’ll spend the whole semester studying something we don’t actually get to do.

W： We will take a climbing trip during spring break. But that’s not the point. Climbing is not the only goal. (10) In preparing to climb you learn patience，mental discipline and you gain fantastic physical strength，especially in your hands. For the first few weeks, we’re going to concentrate entirely on hand and upper body exercises.

M： All that in one sport? Maybe you are right. Since it’s not too late to join the class， maybe I will.

 

题目

Conversation 4

Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation，you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.

Now, listen to the conversation.

7. What is the woman trying to do?

A. Find out if a rock-climbing course will be offered.

B. Plan a rock-climbing trip over spring break.

C. Persuade the man to take a rock-climbing course with her.

D. Find a place to go rock-climbing.

8. What does the man imply about rock-climbing at their college?

A. The college doesn’t have any rock-climbing equipment.

B. There are no appropriate places for rock-climbing nearby.

C. There is no one to teach them how to do rock-climbing.

D. Not many students are interested in rock-climbing.

9. What are the ropes for rock-climbing made of?

A. Elastic fabrics. B. Special belts.

C. Some kind of special plastic. D. Nylon.

10. Why is the woman interested in rock-climbing?

A. It can offer climbers opportunities to enjoy the natural environment.

B. It is not as expensive as other kinds of activities.

C. It does not need great devotion of energy and time.

D. It can benefit climbers both in their mental health and physical health.

 

答案解析

Conversation 4

7. C推断题。本题是问女士试图做什么事情。对话一开始，女士就问男士这个学期 是否选修了一门体育课，并介绍自己所上的体育课的情况，紧接着男士反问道You think I should take rock-climbing?由此可推断女士是在建议男士和她一起去上攀岩课。

8. B推断题。本题是问男士对于他们大学开设攀岩课暗示了什么。根据常识可知， 攀岩需要有山的场地，但是由男士话中的反问句how can they teach rock- climbing. ?.可知，男士认为他们学校没有 appropriate places for rock-climbing。

9. A细节题。本题是问用来攀岩的绳索是用什么制成的。女士明确提到The ropes are made of elastic fabrics that stretch a little。

10. D推断题。对话结尾处，女士说在攀岩的过程中，能够培养patience(耐性）和 mental discipline(心理素质），增强physical strength(体力），由此可推断女士之所以 对攀岩感兴趣是因为攀岩既对人的mental health有利，又对人的physical health有利。