英语中级听力 Dictation.doc

英语中级听力 Dictation The Knowledge Becoming a London taxi driver isnt easy. In order to obtain a licence to drive a taxi in London, candidates have to pass a detailed examination. They have to learn not only the streets, landmarks and hotels, but also the quickest way to get there. This is called The Knowledge by London cab drivers and it can take years of study and practice to get The Knowledge. Candidates are examined not only on the quickest routes but also on the quickest routes at different times of the day. People who want to pass the examination spend much of their free time driving or even cycling around London, studying maps and learning the huge street directory by heart. The Underground Travelling on the London underground (the tube) presents few difficulties for visitors because of the clear colour-coded maps. It is always useful to have plenty of spare change with you because there are often long queues at the larger stations. If you have enough change you can buy your ticket from a machine. You will find signs which list the stations in alphabetical order, with the correct fares, near the machines. There are automatic barriers which are operated by the tickets. You should keep the ticket, because it is checked at the destination. The Foolish FrogOnce upon a time a big, fat frog lived in a tiny shallow pond. He knew every plant and stone in it, and he could swim across it easily. He was the biggest creature in the pond, so he was very important. When he croaked, the water snails listened politely. And the water beetles always swam behind him. He was very happy there. 　　One day, while he was catching flies, a pretty dragon fly passed by. Youre a very fine frog, she sang, but why dont you live in a bigger pond? Come to my pond. Youll find a lot of frogs there. Youll meet some fine fish, and youll see the dangerous ducks. And you must see our lovely water lilies. Life in a large pond is wonderful! 　　Perhaps it is rather dull here, thought the foolish frog. S