英语听力模拟训练43-【创新教程·博朗英语听力】2026年高一英语下册听力模拟训练

英语听力模拟训练43，第一题听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话读两遍。Text wine. How about getting a book about cars for Richard? No way. He hates . reading books. I was thinking of buying him a new basketball. How about getting a book about cars for Richard? No way. He hates reading books. I was thinking of buying him a new basketball. Text two, what time does the train leave? Not until . seven forty, but I want to arrive at the train station by fifteen. What time does the train leave? Not until seven forty, but I want to arrive at the train station by seven fifteen. Text three, why are you putting on your shoes? Are you going out? Yeah, i'm going to the supermarket. Do you need anything? yes. Could you get some coke? Why are you putting on your shoes? Are you going out? Yeah, i'm going to the supermarket. Do you need anything? yes. Could you get some coke? Text for my car is right over there. Would you like a ride home? Thanks for the offer, but no thanks. I see my bus coming, so i'm just going to take that. My car is right over there. Would you like . a ride home? Thanks for the offer, but no thanks. I see my bus coming, so i'm just going to take that. Text five, it's not even cold tonight. You really want to take a hot bath. The hotter the Better. I'm really tired. My feet are especially painful. I went to three markets and went to the field as well. All on foot, you know, everywhere becomes so wet after the snow. It's not even cold tonight. You really want to take . a hot bath. The hotter the Better. I'm really tired. My feet are especially painful. I went to three markets and went to the field as well. All on foot, you know, everywhere becomes so wet and after the snow. 第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍，听第六段材料，回答第六、七题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Take six. What can I do for you? Maam, is this . overcoat one hundred percent wall? Of course, it's one hundred percent new wall. Why not . try IT on? Okay, I think IT fits me. IT fits you very well. IT looks good on you. Maam, how much is IT? It's just two hundred ninety nine dollars, but we can take ten percent off if you buy IT today. Well, it's still very expensive. What can I do for you? Maam, is this overcoat one hundred percent wall? Of course, it's one hundred percent new wall. Why not try IT on okay? Um I think this fits me that fits . you very well. IT looks good on you, madam. How much is IT? It's just two hundred ninety nine dollars, but we can take ten percent off if you . buy IT today. Well, it's still very expensive. 听第七段材料，回答第8至10题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Tech seven, what are special ways of traveling in your country? We pay more attention to professional tourism now, that is, tourists are sent to the corresponding places to experience their dream jobs, like being a detected. Wow, cool. That's really american style. In russia, we love adventures, so we are keen on expLoring a deserted in lonely place. How brave you are. Where have you been recently? Last month, I went to lake toilet scope, which is not large but very deep. Last week, I spent a day in vast yoga. Swap is also known as the amazon of russia. It's a little bit horrible in the wild. That's amazing. You're risk taker. I'd like to have a try . called down. You have to think IT over before doing that. What are special ways of traveling in your country? We pay more attention to professional tourism now, that is, tourists star sent to the corresponding places to experience their dream jobs, like being a detective. Wow, cool. That's really american style. In russia, we love adventures, so we're keen on expLoring a deserted in lonely place. How brave you are. Where have you been recently? Last month, I went to lake talent square, which is not large but very deep. Last week, I spent a day in vast yoga swap. It's also known as the amazon of russia. It's a little bit horrible in the wild. That's amazing. You're a risk taker. I'd like to have a . try called down. You have to think IT over before doing that. 听第八段材料，回答第11至13题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Text date oh, what a beautiful cat. What do you think? I think . i'd rather get a dog. Dogs are more active than cats. yes, but there's so much work. Would you be willing to walk at every single day and clean up after IT? That's too much trouble. What about a bird or a fish? We'd have to spend a lot of money on a cage or a fish tank. And I don't really know how to take care of a bird or a fish. Well, we are obviously not ready to get a pet yet. Yeah, you're right. Maybe we can go to have some coffee first. Oh, what a beautiful. What do you think? I think i'd rather get a dog. Dogs are more active than cats. yes, but there's so much work. Would you be willing to walk at every single day and . clean up after IT? That's too much trouble. What about a bird or a fish? We'd have to spend a lot of money on a cage or a fish tank. And I don't really know how to take care of a bird or a fish. Well, we are obviously not ready to get a pet yet. Yeah, you're right. Maybe we can go to have some coffee first. 听第九段材料，回答第14至17题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Text nine so Sarah, you're an english teacher, right? That's right. I've been teaching since I graduated eighteen years ago. However, I started teaching english ten years ago and have been teaching abroad for . eight years. You must have taught many countries before. Yeah, I have. I've taught in india, thailand, south africa, egypt and new zealand so far. Wow, you've been to so many countries. I have never been away from my hometown, oakland. You might miss your parents while you are in other countries. Actually, i've been here teaching families with disabled children for five years. I feel very sorry for these families, and I do hope the children can get a good education and have a . bright future. How much do they pay for your work? I didn't ask for any money. I have been volunteering for the U. N. I think this is a meaningful job. IT is a lot of fun, and i'd like to try that someday too. But you must get a certificate of education first. So Sarah, you're an english teacher, right? That's right. I've been teaching since I graduated eighteen years ago. However, I started teaching english ten years ago and have been teaching abroad for . eight years. You must have taught many countries before. Yeah, I have. I've taught in india, thailand, south africa, egypt and new zealand so far. Wow, you've been to so many countries. I have never been away from my hometown oakwood. You might miss your parents while you are in other countries. Actually, i've been here teaching families with disabled children for five years. I feel very sorry for these families, and I do hope the children can get a good education and have a . bright future. How much do they pay for your work? I didn't ask for any money. I have been volunteering for the U. N. I think this is a meaningful job. IT is a lot of fun, and i'd like to try that someday too. But you must get a certificate of education first. 听第十段材料，回答第18至20题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Tex, ten. welcome to spain. Getting a train to spain is more convenient than you would think. Once you arrive, you will experience world class culture, taste delicious food by quality red wines, see unique buildings and visit beautiful fields. The best month to travel to spain. Our june and july taking the train to spain is comfortable and relaxing, not to mention it's Better for the environment than flying. Over the years, traveling by train has become more and more popular due to improvements in the speeds of the trains. For a long distance travel, you can choose the night train. This will help save the cost that you need to pay for a hotel on the train, you can get some sleep or simply watch the changing views outside. Taking a train also means you're free to have a drink in the bar, chat with travellers or relax in your seat with a book. There are comfortable seats, small tables and soft beds in all of our trains. We also offer shower rooms. If you need any help, please feel free to contact us. I hope you can enjoy your trip. Welcome to spain. Getting a train to spain is more convenient than you would think. Once you arrive, you will experience world class culture, taste delicious food by quality red wines, see unique buildings, and visit beautiful fields. The best month to travel to spain, our june and july taking the train to spain is comfortable and relaxing, not to mention it's Better for the environment than flying. Over the years, traveling by train has become more and more popular due to improvements in the speeds of the trains. For a long distance travel, you can choose the night train. This will help save the cost that you need to pay for a hotel on the train. You can get some sleep or simply watch the changing views outside. Taking a train also means you're free to have a drink in the bar, chat with travelers or relax in your seat with a book. There are comfortable seats, small tables and soft beds in all of our trains. We also offer shower rooms. If you need any help, please feel free to contact us. I hope you can enjoy your trip. 博朗英语听力I 听力摸拟训练 43 听力，给顺利答卷开个好头 Listening 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间 来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读两遍。 1.What will the speakers buy for Richard? A.A book. B.A car model. C.A basketball. 话题词汇·听前清障 2.When does the train leave? ☐supermarket A.At7:15 B.At7:40. C.At7:55 n.超市 3.Where are the speakers probably? ☐ coke A.At home. n.可乐 B.In a restaurant. field C.In a supermarket. n.田地 4.How will the woman get home? try on A.By car. B.By bus. C.On foot. 试穿 5.Why does the woman want to take a hot bath? professional A.She is tired from walking. adj.专业的 B.She was caught in the rain. detective C.She fell in the snow. n.侦探 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） adventure n.冒险 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中 所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你 keen 将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟 adj.渴望的 risk taker 的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 敢于冒险者 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 calm down 6.What does the man do? 镇定，冷静下来 A.A shoe store salesman. cage B.A clothing store salesman. n.笼子 C.A jewelry store salesman. tank 7.What is the woman dissatisfied with? n.水箱 A.The overcoat's material. meaningful B.The overcoat's size. adi.有意义的 C.The overcoat's price. certificate 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 n.证书 8.What is the woman's nationality? unique A.American. B.British. C.Russian. addj.唯一 的；独 9.Where did the man go last week? 特的 A.To the Amazon. shower room B.To Lake Teletskoye. 淋浴室 C.To Vasyugan Swamp. contact 10.How does the woman think of the man? 0.联系 A.Intelligent. B.Interesting. C.Brave. 88 第一部分模拟训练篇 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 边听边记[答题栏] 11.What does the woman say about dogs? A.They're more active than cats. 2 B.They need to walk every day. 3. C.They have to be cleaned up every day. 4 12.What will the speakers get in the end? A.A dog. B.Nothing. C.A fish. 心 13.What will the speakers probably do next? 6.- A.Drink coffee. 7. B.Buy a fish tank. 8.. C.Talk with a pet doctor. 9. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 1 14.When did the woman start working as an English teacher? 10.. A.Eighteen years ago. B.Ten years ago. 12 C.Eight years ago. 13 15.How many countries has the woman been to? 14 A.5. B.4. C.3. 15 16.What does the woman think of the families she teaches? 16 A.Low-income.B.Large. C.Unfortunate. 17 17.What does the woman advise the man to do? 17.. A.Get a job with the UN. 18. B.Leave his hometown to work. 19 C.Get educational qualification. 20.. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.What is the best season to visit Spain according to the speaker? A.Spring. B.Summer. C.Autumn. 19.What advantage does night train travel have? A.You can save money. B.You can enjoy special food. C.You can join the travelers'club. 20.Which is offered on the train? A.Books. B.Big tables. 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M:Don't worry.We can make it to the shop and back in twenty minutes.Let's go! Text 8 W:Hi,John,I hear you have been on some really wonderful trips. M:Yes.I've been on many amazing trips,but I didn't know the trips could be so awesome until I went with my kids. W:Where did you go? M:We went to Thailand and Singapore.My first trip with a kid was to Thailand with my daughter. We went swimming in the sea and did a lot of ac- tivities on the beach and then we went up north and rode elephants in Chiang Mai,which deeply impressed my daughter. W:Did you think that would be dangerous? M:Well,I was nervous at first,but we had very good trainers there with us right from the start. W:I'd like to take a family trip abroad but my son is too young now. M:I just can't wait to visit the Great Pyramid of Gi- za this summer vacation. W:Oh,no.Stop talking,John! Text 9 M:Your grandmother has an amazing garden,Sally! How many plants does she have? W:She has a lot,Nick!There are ten different kinds of vegetables and twenty types of flowers.She's been growing this garden for thirty years,longer than I've been alive! M:That's great!Does she give you fresh food from it? W:Oh,yes.In the summer she gives us lettuce,cab- bages,and tomatoes,andin the autumn she gives us potatoes and carrots.Fresh food is so delicious. And we can save some money.But it's hard work to grow the food. M:What does she have to do? W:Well,she has to protect the food from animals who try to eat it.And she has to clear out dead plants so the new ones can grow.If it gets really cold,she covers the plants so they don't freeze. M:Wow,that's a lot of work!Your grandmother is amazing. 16 第二部分录音原文篇 Text 10 Hello,everyone.This is the final team meeting before we travel to Thailand.I'd like to tell you about the three different projects that we are running there.Before I go on though,let me tell you that we will be leaving on the 1st of June,and we will be coming back on the 19th of June.I hope that won't be a problem for anyone.Now,for the first project, we are helping to feed homeless people in Bangkok. We will set up some camps for people to come,eat and sleep.Secondly,we will be going to help clear up some beaches in the southern islands of Thailand, some of which are damaged from tourism.This in- cludes swimming into the ocean and helping the sea life to recover,as we will be helping to remove some of the rubbish down there.Finally,we will travel to the east region of Thailand.Here,we are focusing on planting new trees.The region is home to many kinds of birds,so it is very important that they have a safe protected home.OK?Has anyone got any questions on any of those? 听力模拟训练43 听力原文 Text 1 W:How about getting a book about cars for Rich- ard? M:No way.He hates reading books.I was thinking of buying him a new basketball. Text 2 M:What time does the train leave? W:Not until seven forty,but I want to arrive at the train station by seven fifteen. Text 3 M:Why are you putting on your shoes?Are you go- ing out? W:Yeah,I'm going to go to the supermarket.Do you need anything? M:Yes.Could you get some coke? Text 4 M:My car is right over there.Would you like a ride home? W:Thanks for the offer,but no thanks.I see my bus coming so I'm just going to take that. Text 5 M:It's not even cold tonight.You really want to take a hot bath. 博朗英语听力I W:The hotter,the better.I'm really tired.My feet are especially painful.I went to three markets and went to the field as well.All on foot,you know,everywhere becomes so wet after the snow. Text 6 M:What can I do for you,madam? W:Is this overcoat 100%wool? M:Of course.It's 100%new wool.Why not try it on? W:OK!Mm...I think it fits me. M:It fits you very well.It looks good on you,mad- am, W:How much is it? M:It is just 299.But we can take 10%off if you buy it today. W:Well,it's still very expensive. Text 7 M:What are special ways of traveling in your coun- try? W:We pay more attention to professional tourism now,that is,tourists are sent to the corresponding places to experience their dream jobs like being a detective... M:Wow,cool.That's really American style.In Rus- sia,we love adventures,so we're keen on explo- ring a deserted and lonely place. W:How brave you are!Where have you been re- cently? M:Last month I went to Lake Teletskoye,which is not large but very deep.Last week,I spent a day in Vasyugan Swamp.It's also known as the Ama- zon of Russia.It's a little bit horrible in the wild. W:That's amazing!You're a risk taker.I'd like to have a try. M:Calm down.You have to think it over before do- ing that. Text 8 M:Oh！What a beautiful cat！What do you think? W:I think I'd rather get a dog.Dogs are more active than cats. M:Yes,but there's so much work.Would you be willing to walk it every single day and clean up after it? W:Hmm.That's too much trouble.What about a bird?Or a fish? M:We'd have to spend a lot of money on a cage or a fish tank.And I don't really know how to take care of a bird or a fish！ W:Well,we're obviously not ready to get a pet yet. M:Yeah.You're right.Maybe we can go to have some coffee first. Text 9 M:So Sarah,you're an English teacher,right? W:That's right.I've been teaching since I graduated eighteen years ago.However,I started teaching English ten years ago and have been teaching a- broad for eight years. M:You must have taught in many countries before. W:Yeah,I have.I've taught in India,Thailand, South Africa,Egypt and New Zealand so far. M:Wow,you've been to so many countries.I have never been away from my hometown,Auckland. You might miss your parents while you are in other countries. W:Actually.I've been here teaching families with disabled children for five years.I feel very sorry for these families and I do hope the children can get a good education and have a bright future. M:How much did they pay for your work? W:I didn't ask for any money.I have been voluntee- ring for the UN.I think it is a meaningful job. M:It is a lot of fun and I'd like to try that some day, t00. W:But you must get a certificate of education first. Text 10 Welcome to Spain.Getting a train to Spain is more convenient than you would think.Once you ar- rive,you will experience world-class culture,taste delicious food,buy quality red wines,see unique buildings and visit beautiful fields.The best months to travel to Spain are June and July.Taking the train to Spain is comfortable and relaxing,not to mention it's better for the environment than flying.Over the years,traveling by train has become more and more popular due to improvements in the speed of the trains.For long-distance travel,you can choose the night train.This will help save the cost that you need to pay for a hotel.On the train,you can get some sleep or simply watch the changing views outside. Taking a train also means you're free to have a drink 9 in the bar,chat with travelers,or relax in your seat with a book.There're comfortable seats,small tables and soft beds in all of our trains.We also offer shower rooms.If you need any help,please feel free to con- tact us.I hope you can enjoy your trip. 听力模拟训练44 听力原文 Text 1 M:Which team is your daughter in?The one pla- ying in white? W:No,she's in the blue team.Look,she's over there next to the boy in the black hat. Text 2 M:I got a promotion today.I have become the man- ager of my department. W:That's good news.Congratulations.I'm so proud of you. Text 3 W:Excuse me,what can I do for you? M:I'd like this shirt to be dry cleaned and I have to wear it this afternoon to attend a business meet- ing.Could you help me with it? W:Sure,it is twelve o'clock now.You can take it a- way in three hours. Text 4 M:Excuse me,could you give me a menu and tell me some specials? W:Sure.Today's special has a choice of pizza or cold noodles and beef. M:Sounds good.I'm going to try some pizza. Text 5 M:Does anyone mind me turning on the air condi- tioning?It's hot here. W:Actually,I would prefer it if you didn't do that. Air conditioning makes me feel a little cold. M:All right,I'm opening the window.Is that okay? W:Oh,sure,we need fresh air here. Text 6 W:I won first place in the dancing competition.You and mom promised to buy me a watch and a school bag.I haven't forgotten it. M:But your mother promised to buy you a dress,not a schoolbag.Instead,your grandma will buy a school bag for you,right? 1 第二部分录音原文篇 W:Oh,yes,I get them mixed up.Grandma also makes a cake for me on my birthday every year. M:Yeah,she loves you so much that I can imagine how unwilling she'll be when you get married. Text 7 W:Hi,Vernon.I was really impressed with the talk you gave at the staff meeting about the National Production Conference that will be held next month. M:Thanks!@Are you thinking about going to the e- vent?I think it would be good both to our compa- ny and you. W:I'd love to go,but since it's held on a weekday, I'm concerned about taking time off.Do I have to use one of my vacation days? M:No,because it's business-related.But you will need a special form that your manager must sign. You should grab one from the HR office. Text 8 M:Hello.This is Bruce Guerrero.I'm a subscriber of the Chicago Times.I'm calling to ask you for another copy of today's paper.I got one this morn- ing,but it was all wet from the shower because it was dropped in the side yard,beside the hallway. W:I apologize for that.Our delivery person hasn't returned from his route yet.Why don't I deliver it to you instead?It won't take long. M:Thank you.But I'd like to let you know that newspapers have not been delivered to my hallway several times already.Would you ask your delivery man to put it in the right place? W:Sure,no problem,Mr.Guerrero.You live on Scott Road,right?I'll be there within half an hour.I'll see you soon. Text 9 W:Since as long as I can remember,I've had prob- lems making friends.It's not that I didn't want to fit in.I just didn't like the kind of things that oth- er kids liked. M:You mean music,hobbies,clothes... W:Yeah.All that stuff just seemed meaningless to me.I didn't want to hang out with the cool kids. I'm just not a cool kid and I don't want to be. M:And do you think it's connected to your family background? 3