2013年9月14日浙江高考听力试题及答案(4)

2013年9月14日浙江高考听力试题及答案全国英语等级考试第二级(PETS-2)听力

W: All right. We ll goon a business trip next week. And don t worry. You should go see a doctor, Steve.

M: Thanks, but I m getting better now.

W: Take care, then. Bye.

M: Bye-bye, Sue.

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W: OK, tell me about yourself.

M: Well, last year in school, I played on the football team. It kept me busy, but I learned to manage my time. And also, it has been a great experience in learning how to work on the team with other players.

W: How would your teachers describe you?

M: My teachers would say I work hard to get my homework done on time, and I m not afraid to ask for help if I need it. They d also tell you I am friendly to my classmates.

W: Well, why should I hire you over the other eight students?

M: I think I am the very person you can rely on. I ll arrive to work on time and do the best I canon the job. Besides, I ve done volunteer work, and now I d like to gain actual work experience. If you hire me, you ll get someone who is always willing tolearn.

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M: Hi, Susan. How are you? I ve been wondering when I d run into you. What are you busy with? W: Nice to meet you here, Tim. I m buying some Christmas gifts for those who work with me, but it s really a headache.

M: Maybe I could give you some advice. Firstly, you d better divide them into different groups. Who are the people that are your friends as well as your workmates? And who are the people who you do not know well but you see pretty much daily?

W: OK. Then what should I do?

M: For the friends, you want to get them personal gifts. Do they like chocolate?

W: This is what I always give. But I know Mary is on a diet.

M: Does she like fruitor coffee? Anyway, think of a gift that you know your friend likes. W: Well, I think fruitis helpful to keep fit. How about the rest of them?

M: Leave cards in their mailboxes or on their desks.

W: Christmas cards?

M: Yes. You can afford that. More importantly, it shows them that you are thinking of them. W: Thank you for your suggestion, Tim. You really have saved me, and my money as well! Text 10

M: Hello, everyone. My topic today is about the power of a smile. There are a number of sayings about the power of a smile — & ldquoeace begins with a smile.” “A smile means Welcome everywhere.” “Life is short, but a smile only takes a second.” All good advice, but it may not be as simple as that. According to new research, if you want to make a good impression when you meet people, it s not just that you smile; it s how you smile. The study was carried out by the GO group, a business support organization in Scotland, in the UK. They looked at people s responses to different smiles. They found that the responses differ greatly. Through thisstudy, they say people should avoid three types of smiles. The first is the“Top Fan” — very wide, all teeth showing… possible evidence that you can have too much of a good thing. Then there is the “Big Freeze” — a fixed smile that looks practiced and insincere. Finally comes “The Robot” — a small, thin smile