零起点大学英语基本听说的教程文档UnitTwo.docVIP

Unit Two  = 1 \* ROMAN I. Miss Smith was too busy to visit us. Bob wants his son to go home and do his homework at once. I’m busy every day except Sunday. None of these shoes are of the right size. Jack listened to music instead of mending his bike yesterday. The radio says the clouds will lift quickly. He has given the book back to Jim. His mother has to stay at home to look after his sick sister. Alan’s brothers can speak English and French. The film had already been on for 10 minutes when my friend got there. Key: 1. B 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. C 10. B  = 2 \* ROMAN II. Life is long if you know how to use it. We take no note of time but from its loss. Knowledge is treasure, but practice is the key to it. Never offer to teach fish to swim. He has other fish to fry.  = 3 \* ROMAN III. Mr. Jones and Mr. Brown worked in the same office. One day Mr. Jones said to Mr. Brown, “We are going to give a small party at our house next Wednesday evening. Will you and your wife come?” Mr. Brown said, “Thank you very much. That’s very kind of you. We are free that evening, I think, but I will telephone my wife and ask if she wants to go.” So Mr. Brown went to the other room and telephoned. When he came back, he looked very surprised. “What’s the matter?” said Mr. Jones. “Did you speak to your wife?” “No,” answered Mr. Brown. “She wasn’t there. My little son answered the phone. I said to him, ‘Is your mother there, David?’ and he answered, ‘No, she is not in the house.’ ‘Where is she then?’ I asked. ‘She is somewhere outside.’ ‘What’s she doing?’ ‘She is looking for me.’”  = 4 \* ROMAN IV. Mum: Hi, Sam! It’s eight o’clock now. Get up quickly. It’s time for breakfast. Sam: OK, Mum. I’m getting up now. what do we have for breakfast today? Mum: Sandwiches, bread and milk. Sam: Are they chicken sandwiches or vegetable ones? Mum: Chicken sandwiches. Sam: Great! They’re my favorite! Mum: Wash your hands before you eat. Sam: OK, Mum. But where’s Dad? M