内容正文:
2014年广东高考英语听说考试真题
Test A
Part A Reading aloud
One of the most extraordinary civilizations the world has known disappeared.Millions of people died,some were savagely murdered.Why it happened is a mystery.This is the story of one man's search for the truth. The Maya lived in what is today Southern Mexico and central America. They were deeply spiritual, worshiping dozens of gods of the sun and the moon, the earth and wind,fire and rain. From the jungles and plains rose cities and towns,great centers of worship, of art and learning. The Maya's achievements were staggering. They developed their own writing, and mastered astronomy and mathematics.
Part B Role Play
Tapescript:
W: Good morning, Dr. Brown.
M: Good morning, Mary.
W: Haven’t seen you since last summer. What are you busy doing these days?
M: I have just written a book and got it published by the University Press.
W: Oh, great. What is the book about?
M: It is about how colors affect us in the world of advertising. It is called Market Colors.
W: That sounds interesting. You must have done a lot of research on people’s feelings about colors.
M: That’s very true. I have spent 13 months on this book doing surveys and interviews. I’ve had many interesting findings about the relationship between colors and buying decisions.
三问部分:
Question 1: How do colors affect our buying decisions?/How do colors influence our buying decisions?/How do colors influence our purchasing behavior?/How do colors affect our buying behavior?/How do colors influence our buying behavior?/How do colors affect our purchasing behavior?
Answer 1: People have different feelings about colors and their feelings help them decide what to buy. For example, blue makes people feel peaceful, quiet. It doesn’t create strong emotions. So it’s a favorite for banks and insurance companies. And for selling products, it’s often used to suggest something pure and fresh.
Question 2: What color is more attractive to customers?/What color can attract cus