2012年9月PETS第三级听力材料.docVIP

2012年9月全国英语等级考试（PETS）第三级听力材料 试音部分： English is very important because it is spoken by people in many countries. China is a developing country. It’s open to the world now. It must learn new things from other countries and let other countries know what it is doing. Every year, many foreigners come to China to travel or work and many Chinese people go abroad to study or visit. Most foreign friends in China and Chinese abroad speak English. So English is just like a bridge between China and other countries in the world. 1.W: What a fantastic tie you’ve got, Adam! M: Thanks! It’s a birthday gift from my wife. W: It goes so well with your shirt. M: I was thinking of giving my father a wallet or a book on his birthday, but it seems that a tie is a better choice. 2.M: Great party, isn’t it? Ted and Jane always have great parties. W: But this is my first. I only met Ted yesterday. He and I teach at the same school. M: Oh, you are a teacher? What do you teach? W: History and geography. 3.W: You look so angry. What happened? M: Nothing. I’d rather not talk about it. Just don’t ask. W: Come on. I think you need to let off some anger, not have your feelings held back like that. They’ll eat you alive. 4.M: What’s the problem? W: This cheese’s gone bad. It’s passed the sell-by date. I bought it in this shop yesterday. M: Well, that’s not really our fault. The supplier is responsible. W: But you sold it in your shop. I’d like to get my money back, please. 5.W: Stanley, there is a Mr. Miller on the phone who wants to talk to you. M: I’m busy at the moment. Can you ask him to hold? Tell him I’ll talk with him in a few seconds. W: Sure. He is on Line 2. M: Thanks, Jane. 6.M: Are you staying long? W: No, unfortunately, only a couple of weeks. M: On business or on holiday? W: Business I’m afraid. My company is setting up an office in London. 7.W: My sister’s really keen on soccer. M: Really? What team does she support? W: Not any, in particular. She is an enthusiastic