英語周報：2008年12月四級聽力模擬試題(一)

　　Now you will have two long conversations.

　　Conversation One

　　M:This food is terrible! I can't even finish my dinner.

　　W: I know. You think with all the money we paid for room and board, the university could have better food service. Where are you headed next?

　　M: I'm going over to the student recreation center to play some bridge.

　　W:You’re spending your time on a card game?

　　M:Not just any card game. It's one of the most strategic games.

　　W:So I’ve heard. Don't you play with a partner?

　　M:Yeah! Four people play, two against the other two.

　　W: So, you try to play in cooperation with your partner?

　　M: Actually, the cards of one of the four plays are turned face up. That player is called the dummy.

　　W: I wouldn't want to be called that. When you are the dummy, what do you do while the cards are being played?

　　M: Anything you want. Sit there and study, shuffle another deck, get snacks for everyone… I like to stand behind my partner and watch.

　　W: You know, I've heard that bridge is habit forming. You should be careful not to play so much that you don't get your studying done.

　　M: Don't worry about me. I only play Thursdays after dinner, and sometimes when they need a fourth player. If you like, I could teach you.

　　W: Thanks, but I have a pretty heavy workload this semester. I already spend my evenings doing things I don't really know how to do yet.

　　Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　19. Where does the conversation take place?

　　20. How does the woman plan to spend her evening?

　　21. What will the man probably do if he is the dummy?

　　22. What does the woman warn the man not to do?

　　Conversation Two

　　W:Hi, Zach.

　　M:Hey, Lisa. What are you doing here?

　　W: I work here on weekends. How come you decided to come to the travel agency? Planning a trip?

　　M: Yeah, well, you know our break is coming, and I need a quick getaway trip somewhere.

　　W:Well, someone’s got money to burn. But we hardworking students need a break too.

　　M: I’m going to tell you up-front Lisa. It’s not what you think. I’m on a tight budget like everyone else here but I’ve got to get out of this town for a while.

　　W:Where to?

　　M:Florida, maybe. I’ll go see a Miami Dolphins football game.

　　W: And you need a flight for next week? Well, you are one who leaves things for the last minute but hmm… let me take a look at the screen… United has one to Miami but it’s a bit expensive so let me see if there’s anything else available.

　　M:Preferably below $400 for round trip tickets. Can you swing it?

　　W: One by Phoenix Air for $350. It’s a small plane though. Are you sure you don’t want me to check again for other flights? It would only take a second.

　　M:No, that sounds like it’s within my range.

　　W:All right. Just let me call and confirm the times.

　　Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　23. Why is the man at the travel agency?

　　24. What is the woman’s concern about the Phoenix Air flight?

　　25. What will the woman do after the man agrees to take the flight?