Book 8 Unit 2

第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 （共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
请听下面 5 段对话，选出最佳选项。
1. How will the man probably go downtown tomorrow?
A. In Ann’s car. B. In Henry’s car. C. In Mike’s car.
2. What time will the man set off for the airport?
A. At 4:00. B. At 4:30. C. At 6:00.
3. What’s the most probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Colleagues. B. Couple. C. Classmates.
4. Why does the woman want to return the jacket?
A. It doesn’t look nice on her husband.
B. Her husband already has one.
C. It’s too small for her husband.
5. Where is the supermarket that the man mentions?
A. On 78th Street. B. On 104th Street. C. On 114th Street.
第二节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）
请听下面 5 段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。
请听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
6. What does the man think of the woman’s suggestion?
A. It’s funny. B. It’s impractical. C. It’s acceptable.
7. What will the man probably do?
A. Visit just one country.
B. Take a three-week holiday.
C. Work in a European country.
请听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?
A. Why cloning is important to humans.
B. Advantages and disadvantages of cloning.
C. New technologies that will change our world.
9. What is the woman’s opinion about cloning?
A. It may cause poor creation of animal organs.
B. It can provide spare body parts for future use.
C. It could have a harmful effect on natural evolution.
请听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. What does the woman drink?
A. Soda. B. Water. C. Orange juice.
11. What does the article say about people who often drink soda?
A. They often have weight problems.
B. They are often in a very good mood.
C. They are more likely to get depressed.
12. What do we know about the man?
A. He likes watching the news.
B. He may quit drinking soda.
C. He decides to go on a diet.
请听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. What is the man doing?
A. Sleeping. B. Reading. C. Thinking.
14. What does the man plan to do?
 A. Ask his family to come to stay.
B. Go back home to visit his family.
C. Take a long holiday abroad.
15. What does the woman suggest the man buy for his mother?
A. Some Beijing Opera masks. B. Some traditional Beijing snacks.
C. Some traditional Chinese dresses.
16. Who are the kites for?
A. The man’s daughter. B. The man’s sister. C. The man’s wife.
请听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What is most people’s attitude toward cloning pet animals?
A. Doubtful. B. Opposed. C. Indifferent.
18. What do pet cloning companies try to make people believe?
A. Dead pets can be “brought back”.
B. It’s useless to cry for a dead pet.
C. Cloning technology is legal.
19. What percentage of cloning attempts fail?
A. More than 15 percent. B. More than 45 percent. C. More than 96 percent.
20. How much does a customer usually need to pay for a cloned pet?
A. $10,000. B. $15,000. C. $150,000. 　

Key: 1-5 CBACB 6-10 CABCB 11-15 CBCBA 16-20 ABACC

Book 8 Unit 2
(Text 1)
M: Ann, are you going downtown tomorrow morning? I need a lift.
W: Why don’t you ask Mike? I’m going out with Henry tomorrow.
(Text 2)
W: It’s already four o’clock now. Your plane takes off at six o’clock. What time are you going to leave?
M: I’ll set off in about half an hour. Don’t worry — I won’t miss it.
(Text 3)
M: I need some help in typing this document. The manager wants it by 2:00 pm.
W: Don’t worry. I’m available now.
M: Thanks. You’re always there when I’m in need.
(Text 4)
W: I would like to return this jacket.
M: Why are you returning it? It’s a very nice jacket, isn’t it?
W: It certainly is, but my husband cannot wear it. He just came back from China and I realized he’s
gained some weight.
M: OK. Give me the receipt, please.
(Text 5)
W: Excuse me. I’m looking for a supermarket. Do you know where the closest one is?
M: Drive down 78th Street for about a mile, and then turn left at 104th Street.
W: So is it just there after I turn onto 104th Street?
M: Almost. Just drive down 104th Street for about five minutes and you’ll be sure to see it.
(Text 6)
W: What’s your plan for your two-week holiday, Mike?
M: I’m planning to take a holiday in Europe. Do you have any suggestions?
W: I suggest you visit only one country, or even just one region within a country.
M: Why?
W: You’ve been working very hard this year. What you need is a good time to help you relax. If you
visit too many countries, you’ll be exhausted.
M: I guess you’re right. I’ll follow your advice.
(Text 7)
M: Alice, what do you think of cloning? Is it right or wrong?
W: I don’t think there is a simple answer to this question. Some people believe that cloning animals
is a good step forward, but they hate the idea of cloning humans.
M: But we must admit there are advantages to cloning.
W: For example?
M: Cloning experiments may lead to the creation of animal organs that can easily be accepted by
humans. And cloning might be able to provide spare body parts for future use.
W: But there are also many disadvantages.
M: Like what?
W: Cloning may produce terrible results. It may cause people to settle for the best existing animals,
not allowing for natural improvement of the species. In this way, cloning could have a harmful
effect on natural evolution.
(Text 8)
W: It’s really hot outside. Do you have anything to drink?
M: How about a glass of soda?
W: Thanks. Oh, wait. Could I please have a glass of water or orange juice instead?
M: OK. Here’s some water.
W: … I feel much better now. Thanks, Joe.
M: You’re quite welcome. So Lily, why don’t you drink soda anymore? I remember you used to like
soda a lot.
W: Oh, it’s because I read a news article the other day about soda. Everyone knows that soda isn’t
good for our bodies. Now it turns out that it may not be good for our minds, either.
M: Really? What did the article say?
W: It says there is a link between sweetened soft drinks and depression, and diet sodas may be
making matters worse.
M: I guess I should quit drinking soda, too.
(Text 9)
W: Charles, are you reading the newspaper? You look like you’re falling asleep. Didn’t you sleep well
last night?
M: No, I wasn’t sleeping. I’m just lost in thought.
W: What are you thinking about so hard?
M: I’ll be going back home to visit my family in two weeks. I was thinking about how I would spend
the time with them.
W: I’m sure you’ll be happy to see them again.
M: Oh, yes, very happy. Right now I’m thinking about what kinds of gifts I should bring back from
China for everyone — for my sister, my daughter, and of course, my parents.
W: Why not bring back some Beijing Opera masks for your parents?
M: That’s a great idea! Thanks for the suggestion. Beijing Opera masks are so colorful, and they’re
really something unique to China. I think my parents will really like them. OK, now I have to
think of something to buy for my sister. That’s a tough one!
W: Maybe you could take her a qipao, a traditional Chinese dress.
M: Of course! Another great idea! Thanks.
W: So what will you buy for your little girl?
M: I think she’d love some of those fun Chinese kites.
(Text 10)
 Most people feel very sad after losing a pet and wish it could come to life again. Thanks to
cloning, wishes like that have become possible. Most people are opposed to cloning pets such as cats
and dogs, but in spite of that, there are companies still trying to make a business out of selling
cloned pets. These pet cloning companies profit from sad people who have lost their beloved pets.
They try to make them believe that their pets can be “brought back” or “copied” through new cloning
technology.
　　However, a cloned animal may not be physically the same as the original, and it may also behave
quite differently. Additionally, more than 96 percent of cloning attempts fail. According to the CEO of
one pet cloning company, 15 to 45 percent of cloned cats will die within 30 days. But that’s not all.
Pet cloning companies are charging customers up to $150,000 for a cloned pet. If you truly love
animals, why not just adopt a homeless cat or dog from a shelter?