1. When is the reality showing on TV? What channel is showing the program?
A. at 7:00 on channel 5
B. at 7:30 on channel 7
C. at 8:00 on channel 11
2. Why does the man not want to watch the reality show?
A. He watched the same program last week.
B. He isn't interested in show's theme.
C. He wants to go swimming instead.
3. How does the man feel about watching Star Wars on TV?
A. He wouldn't mind seeing it again.
B. He'd like to watch it if he had more time.
C. He'd prefer to watch something else.
4. Which statement best describes the man's feelings about watching the home improvement show?
A. He doesn't want to watch because his wife will expect him to fix things around the house.
B. He thinks that he will be able to get a better job by learning from the show.
C. He thinks it is easier to get someone else to repair their problems around the house.
5. What does the couple decide to watch?
A. a TV drama
B. a sports event
C. a talk show
答案:
1. at 7:00 on channel 5
2. He isn`t interested in show`s theme.
3. He`d prefer to watch something else.
4. He doesn`t want to watch because his wife will expect him to fix things around the house.
5. a sports event
英語聽力原文:
Paul: So, what do you want to watch on TV tonight?
Brenda: Well, what's on?
Brenda: Well, hmm. There is a reality show on at 7:00 on channel 5.
Paul: Nah, you know I don't like reality shows. I mean, they usually show people doing crazy things like, you know, eating live fish or swimming in a pool full of snakes. I don't get into that.
Brenda: Okay. Well, how about watching a documentary on the life of panda bears in the wild?
Paul: Personally, I'd rather watch something with a little bit more action and suspense.
Brenda: Well, then. Ah, here's something. Do you want to watch a rerun of Star Wars?
Paul: Nah, I've seen it a zillion times. I'd like to see something different.
Brenda: Okay, let's see here. Oh, how about this? On channel 2 at 9:00, there's a home improvement show about fixing anything around the house. We do have a few things that you could repair in the bathroom . . .
Paul: Fixing things? Uh, boy, I'm beat. I think I'm going to hit the sack.
Brenda: You're going to bed?
Paul: Yeah. I have to get up early tomorrow . . .
Brenda: . . . and then you're going to fix the bathroom?
Paul: Good night.
Brenda: Okay. Too bad, though. There's a basketball game on right now, but . . . but I guess you can catch the score in tomorrow's newspaper.
Paul: Oh, okay. I'll stay up and keep you company while I . . . I mean, you . . . I mean, WE watch the game.
Brenda: I thought you'd change your mind. I'll get the popcorn.
英語單詞短語學習:
get into something 沈迷于 (verb): be interested in something
- I didn't think the kids would get into watching that nature program, but they loved it
documentary n. 紀錄片 (noun): a television program that gives facts on a person, place, or thing
- Hurry. Switch the channels. I don't want to miss the documentary on space travel.
suspense n. 懸念;懸疑;焦慮;懸而不決 (noun): a feeling of excitement about what will happen next
- She liked the movie because it was full of suspense from beginning to end.
rerun n. 再開動;復映的影片;重新上映 (noun): a TV program that is shown over again
- This channel usually shows reruns of programs from the 1960s late in the evening.
zillion n. 龐大的數(shù)字;無法計算的大數(shù)字 (noun): a very large number
- Sometimes, kids don't mind watching the some TV cartoons a zillion times.
improvement n. 改進,改善 (noun): a change that makes something better
- There are a number of improvements you can make on your writing assignment. Read it again and see what you can do.
beat adj. 筋疲力盡的;疲憊不堪的 (adjective): very tired
- I was so beat last night that I feel asleep watching TV.
hit the sack: go to sleep 睡覺;就寢
- He hit the sack early because he has to work in the morning.