Unit 5 “How do I get there?”
Part 1 Listening Comprehension
Section A
A. Listen to the conversation. Then choose the best answer to complete each sentence.
1. The man is looking for ________.
A. a mall B. a movie theater C. a library
2. The man used to live in ________.
A. Arizona B. Michigan C. Washington D.C.
3. The man has to walk straight for ________ blocks.
A. one B. two C. three
4. The man will need to walk for around ________ minutes.
A. five B. fifteen C. twenty-five
5. The man also asks about a place to buy ________.
A. food B. a map C. a bus ticket
B. Listen to the conversation. Then choose the best answer to each question below.
6. What line is Market Station on?
A. The blue line. B. The red line. C. The green line.
7. How many times will the woman need to transfer?
A. Once. B. Twice. C. Three times.
8. How much will the woman save if she takes the subway instead of a taxi?
A. 3 dollars. B. 37 dollars. C. 40 dollars.
C. Listen to the conversation. Then choose the best answer to each question below.
9. What is the woman looking for?
A. A Catholic church. B. A mosque. C. A Buddhist temple.
10. Which bus does the man suggest the woman take?
A. The number 15. B. The number 66. C. The number 82.
Section B
Listen to the following sentences and write down what you hear on the lines.
1.He’s always ____________ about the future. He thinks everything will be OK.
2.When the economy is bad, there aren’t many job ____________.
3.Why are you in such a ____________? Slow down!
4.Anna is very ____________. She always expects the worst.
5.There are many different ____________ you need to think about.
Part 2 Vocabulary and Structure
Section A
A. Fill in the blanks with the words or expressions from the box.
admitted in front of diner sense complicated
gatherer lead to cooperated landmark blocks
1.She walked four _________ down High Street.
2.They put a screen _________ me, so I couldn’t see what was going on.
3.A _________ is a small cheap restaurant that is open all day.
4.He felt an overwhelming _________ of loss.
5.Playing these games can _________ anti-social behavior.
6.The tower on the hilltop is a well-known _________.
7.A(n) _________ is someone who collects a particular thing.
8.This problem is too _________ to be explained in a few words.
9.The British _________ with the French in designing the satellite.
10.It was the first time we _________ to ourselves that we were tired.
Section B
Match the words to the definitions.
1.museum
2.elevator
3.floor
4.subway
5.between
A.into the space separating two or more objects
B.an underground railway system in a city
C.a building in which objects of artistic, cultural, historical or scientific interest are kept and shown to the public
D.a device that carries people up and down inside buildings
E.level of building
Section C
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.
1. The girl is swimming __________ the pool.
A. in B. at C. on
2. It is the tallest building __________ the country.
A. in B. at C. on
3. What a coincidence! They live __________ the same block.
A. for B. at C. on
4. She will meet him __________ the wedding.
A. in B. at C. on
5. The bookstore is next __________ the subway station.
A. at B. of C. to
6. Walk for three __________ and then turn left.
A. blocks B. cities C. diners
7. Put the poster up __________ the wall.
A. in B. at C. on
8. The weather is very cold __________ the city of Heilongjiang during winter.
A. in B. at C. on
9. Leo is __________ home now. He’ll be here later.
A. in B. at C. on
10. There are some teaching materials __________ the table.
A. in B. at C. on
Section D
Complete the passage, using the correct verb form.
It’s said that up to 85 percent of the world’s population will be living in cities by the year 2050. So why are so many people deciding 1.__________ (move / to move / moving) to the city? One of the main reasons is that in the city there are more 2.__________ (opportunities / aspects / directions). There are more jobs, more schools and more hospitals. There are also plenty of 3.__________ (pollution / transportation / entertainment) options such as art galleries, museums and movie theaters. However, there are some bad things about city life too. The cost of living is much 4.__________ (higher / high / highest), and it is more competitive and also more crowded. City life is also more dangerous. You are more 5.__________ (likely / like / liking) to be the victim of crime in the city.
Part 3 Reading Comprehension
Task 1
Read the passage. Choose the best answer.
Tips for a happy commute
High inner-city rents mean that people spend more time commuting than they ever did before. Here are some tips for you to make your daily commute a bit better.
Take the train
Studies show that commuters who travel by train are less stressed than those who travel by bus or car.
Turn off your cell phone
Why start working early? Resist the temptation to study or to check emails on your cell phone. Use this time for yourself.
Bring your own entertainment
Bring a book or take a puzzle to cool down after a long day at work or college. Or, better still, why not talk to the person next to you?
Take a break
If you use your commute time as a chance to take a break from the pressure of everyday living, you’ll arrive at your destination feeling refreshed.
1. What is the purpose of this passage?
A. To encourage more people to use public transportation.
B. To help you make your commute better.
C. To show how to study and commute at the same time.
D. To advise readers not to commute.
2. According to the passage, why do people spend more time commuting to work and college nowadays?
A. Because it’s expensive for them to rent apartments in cities.
B. Because commuting is really relaxing and fun.
C. Because public transportation is very cheap.
D. Because they don’t have time to walk.
3. Why does the passage suggest that you should take the train?
A. It’s cheaper. B. It’s less stressful.
C. It’s faster. D. It’s more comfortable.
4. What does the writer suggest you take on your commute?
A. Something to eat. B. Something to drink.
C. Your phone. D. A book.
5. According to the passage, what should you do with your cell phone on your commute?
A. Use it to watch videos. B. Use it to check emails.
C. Use it to text your friends. D. Turn it off.
Task 2
Read the passage. Fill in the blanks with no more than three words.
Dear Kim,
We’re delighted to tell you that your application has been successfully approved, and you have been selected to join the European scholarship tour this summer. Congratulations!
This trip will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I hope you will make the most of it.
As you know, we’ll start in Paris, where we will spend one week. We will also visit cities in Austria, Hungary, Italy and Spain in the three-week period. A detailed itinerary is attached.
As discussed in the interview, you’ll be required to write a report of your tour on your return.
You and your parents are invited to attend our meeting on April 6th in B12 at 7:00 p.m. This will be a good chance for you to ask any questions about the tour, so I hope you can attend.
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Patricia Smith
1.Kim has been selected to take part in a European scholarship tour ____________.
2.The tour will start in Paris, and Kim will visit cities in four other ____________.
3.The tour will last for ____________.
4.When Kim returns from the tour, he will need to ____________.
5.There is a meeting about the tour on ____________.
Task 3
Read the passage. Fill in the blanks with no more than three words.
Hi Ben,
I’m so pleased you can come to my party.
I know you haven’t been to my house before, so I am sending you directions because it’s a little bit complicated.
First, you need to take the bus to Green Square. You can ask the bus driver to let you off there. At Green Square, you’ll see a long road with trees on both sides. Walk along the road for about five minutes. When you get to the traffic lights, turn right. Walk for another five minutes until you see a park. My house is just before the park. It’s on Glebe Street and the number is 12.
Looking forward to meeting you!
Oliver
1.Why is Oliver writing to Ben?
He wants to tell him how to get to ___________________.
2.How can Ben get to Green Square?
He needs to ___________________.
3.What will Ben see when he gets off the bus?
He will see a long road with trees ___________________.
4.What should Ben do when he gets to the traffic lights?
He needs to ___________________.
5.Where is Oliver’s house?
It is just ___________________.
Unit 5 “How do I get there?”
听力脚本
Section A
A. Listen to the conversation. Then choose the best answer to complete each sentence.
| Man: | Excuse me, miss. Could you please help me with something? |
| Woman: | Sure. What’s up? |
| Man: | I was wondering if you could tell me where the nearest movie theater is. |
| Woman: | The nearest one is probably in the mall. |
| Man: | I don’t know where the mall is either. I just moved here from Arizona. |
| Woman: | Do you know where Washington Boulevard is? |
| Man: | Yes, I do. |
| Woman: | Walk straight down Washington Boulevard for three blocks, and then turn left when you get to Michigan Avenue. The mall will be right there. You can’t miss it. |
| Man: | How long will it take to walk there? |
| Woman: | I think it will take around 15 minutes. If you don’t want to walk, you could take the number nine bus. |
| Man: | It’s fine. I don’t mind walking. Oh, and one more thing. Are there any good restaurants nearby? I’m starving. |
| Woman: | There are a couple of decent places in the mall. |
| Man: | OK. Thanks for your help. |
| Woman: | Don’t mention it. |
| Woman: | Hello, could you please tell me how to get to the farmers’ market? |
| Man: | Sure. You see that subway station over there? |
| Woman: | The one across the street? Yes, I see it. |
| Man: | That’s the red line. Take it to Clark Street Station. |
| Woman: | OK, got it. |
| Man: | When you get to Clark Street Station, you will need to transfer to the green line. The farmers’ market is at Market Station on the green line. |
| Woman: | It sounds quite troublesome. How much would it cost to take a taxi there? |
| Man: | From here? It could be quite expensive. Around 40 dollars, I think. A subway ticket will only cost you 3 dollars. |
| Woman: | 40 dollars! I think I’ll take the subway. Thanks for your help. |
| Man: | No problem. |
| Man: | Do you need help with something? |
| Woman: | Yes, I am looking for a place of worship |
| Man: | Which religion? There’s a mosque around the corner and a Buddhist temple nearby. |
| Woman: | Actually, I’m looking for a Catholic church. |
| Man: | There is a Catholic church on Lake Street. |
| Woman: | Where exactly on Lake Street? I don’t know this area very well. |
| Man: | It’s right near the intersection of Lake Street and Pine Street. |
| Woman: | Is there a bus that goes there? |
| Man: | Sure. You can take the number 66 or 82. I would recommend the 82; it will arrive there quicker. |
| Woman: | How about the number 15? I can see one coming now |
| Man: | I’m not sure about that. You had better ask the driver |
| Woman: | OK! Thanks! |
Listen to the following sentences and write down what you hear on the lines.
1.He’s always optimistic about the future. He thinks everything will be OK.
2.When the economy is bad, there aren’t many job opportunities.
3.Why are you in such a rush? Slow down!
4.Anna is very pessimistic. She always expects the worst.
5.There are many different aspects you need to think about.
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Part 1 Listening Comprehension
Section A
1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. A
6. C 7. A 8. B 9. A 10. C
Section B
1. optimistic 2. opportunities 3. rush 4. pessimistic 5. aspects
Part 2 Vocabulary and Structure
Section A
1. blocks 2. in front of 3. diner 4. sense 5. lead to
6. landmark 7. gatherer 8. complicated 9. cooperated 10. admitted
Section B
1. C 2. D 3. E 4. B 5. A
Section C
1. A 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. C
6. A 7. C 8. A 9. B 10. C
Section D
1. to move 2. opportunities 3. entertainment 4. higher 5. likely
Part 3 Reading Comprehension
Task 1
1. B 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. D
Task 2
1. this summer 2. countries 3. three weeks
4. write a report 5. April 6th
Task 3
1. his house 2. take the bus 3. on both sides
4. turn right 5. before the park
