英语听力万花筒

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<P>S:  What are your specials today?
<P>Waitress:  Today we have roasted lamb and vegetable lasagna, I highly recommend the lasagna.
<P>J:  The lasagna sounds good, I'll have that.
<P>W:  And you, sir?
<P>S:  No, no vegetables for me. I want some meat. I'll try the lamb, please.
<P>W:  Also an excellent choice. Would you care for anything to drink?
<P>S:  Yes, I'll have a double martini.
<P>J:  Steve, what about the meeting?
<P>S:  Oh, yes. Better make that a  mineral  water.
<P>J:  I like this place, they have very really good service.
<P>S:  Just follow me and you won't go wrong.
<P>J:  Not with restaurants, at least. </P>

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<P>Steve:  Wow, that went pretty well. Mr. Barnes was easy today.
<P>James:  Easy on you maybe. I don't think he likes me.
<P>S:Don't be ridiculous.He likes you, but he is a businessman like me, and so I know how to talk to him.
<P>J:  I'm not so sure.
<P>S:  Well, I'm sure that I'm hungry. Why don't we continue talking over lunch?
<P>J:  That sounds great, I'm starving.
<P>S:  Do you like Italian food? This place is terrific.
<P>J:  Like it? I love it. Let's go in. </P>

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<P>J:  Good morning, sir.
<P>S:  Good morning, Mr. Barnes. How are you?
<P>B:  I'll be a lot better after this meeting is over. I hope you two have done your homework because this is a huge deal. If we can convince Wang about our company then large computer firms will follow. I don't have to tell either of you that could mean millions of dollars. I'm counting on you.
<P>S:  Don't worry, Mr. Barnes. Sir, you can depend on us. Isn't that right, James?
<P>J:  Yes, I think, I mean of course you can.
<P>B: I put you on this assignment, because you are my two best men. </P>

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<P>Barnes:  Dawson?
<P>Steve:  Yes, this is he.
<P>B:  Contact Goddard and come up to my office immediately. I want to go over today's meeting in advance.
<P>S:  Mr. Goddard is with me now. We'll come up right away.  Well, that was the old man. It's show time. And he sounds a little nervous, which means we have to be even more careful.
<P>James:  I'll be extremely careful. I just don't want him to  yell  at me again. I'm an engineer, not a secretary.
<P>S:  Be careful. Lisa might hear you. Anyway, let's go.
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<P>Dawson?</P>

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<P>S:  Lisa, do you think you could come in here now?
<P>L:  Of course, Mr. Dawson; I'll be right in.  What do you need sir?
<P>S:  Could you make Mr. Goddard here about twenty copies of his outline.
<P>L:  Why? Doesn't he have a secretary?
<P>S: Of course he does. But we're working on a project together and I would really appreciate it if you would just cooperate with me right now.
<P>L:  All right, all right, you don't have to get mad. Do you say ten or twenty copies?
<P>J:  Actually ten will be fine. It's small group today.
<P>S:  But I said twenty, so make it twenty.
<P>L:  Yes, sir, Mr. Dawson. </P>

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<P>Steve:  I'll call my secretary and have her make copies of your outline.
<P>James:  Are you sure that's okay? I mean she doesn't really work for me. What if she gets angry.
<P>S:  No problem. She works for me. And you and I are working on this project together. Watch and learn.  Steve picks up the phone.  Lisa, could you come in here please?
<P>Lisa:  I can, but I won't. It's only eight fifty-five and I don't start work until nine o'clock.
<P>J:  Well, Steve, I guess she knows who is the boss. </P>

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<P>J:  I can make the stuff but I can't sell it.
<P>S:  Of course you can't. That's why Mr. Barnes put us together. I'm as bad at science as you are at sales.
<P>J:  Steve, You are too modest. You're great at sales, but I know you know something about computers too. I still remember when we first started working here, you taught me a thing or two  about Apple Macintosh computers.
<P>S:  Sure I know about Macs, but that's because I used one all through college. Plus, any dummy can use Mac.
<P>J:  I couldn't.
<P>S:  Not at first. But after about three days, you're already better than me.  
<P>J:  OK, Ok, so I'm a computer nerd. </P>

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<P>James:  I'm back.
<P>Steve:  Here is your coffee. You feeling better?
<P>J:  I feel like a Champ.
<P>S:  What have you prepared for your meeting with Wang?
<P>J:  Basically, I just have an outline of a presentation of our company's new software.
<P>S:  Well, James. That is a little too simple. We know the product is good, but we have to convince them of that too. Luckily, I put together a video presentation on my notebook computer using our software. If they like the presentation, then that automatically means they like our company's product.
<P>J:  Steve, that's why you are at the top of sales. </P>

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<P>J:  Well then, partner, let's get busy preparing something for the meeting.
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<P>S:  Good idea. Where should we begin?
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<P>J:  I don't know about you, but I always begin big projects by going to the bathroom, and then with a hot cup of coffee. Can you wait for me?
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<P>S:  Just hurry, I'll get the coffee ready.
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<P>J:  That sounds like an excellent plan. </P>

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<P>Steve:  Good morning, James. You're early. What's up?
<P>James:  Morning, Steve. Early is right. I've got two important meetings today, one with the boss and one with a client. You're pretty early yourself, something important?
<P>S:  Yeah, I'm meeting a client, too. Someone from a big computer company, I think their headquarters are in TaiWan, but this guy  run s the New York office.
<P>J:  Wang Computers. That's my client too. </P>

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<P>J-James A-Attendant
<P>J: I'll just take the gas and the oil today. How much will that be?
<P>A:  Let's see. Forteen for the gas and two-fifty for the oil make sisteen dollars and fifty cents.
<P>J:  Do you take credit cards?
<P>A:  Only Visa and Master card, not American Express.
<P>J:  Fine, here is my Visa. </P>

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<P>James:  Damn, I'm almost out of gas.
<P>James pulls into a gas station.
<P>Attendant:  What can I do for you?
<P>J:  Fill it up with unleaded, please. And can you check the oil, too?
<P>A:  Sure, pal.
<P>He opens the hood and checks the oil.
<P>A:  You're about a quart low, shall I put a quart in for you.
<P>J:  Please.
<P>A:  You know, you could really use a new set of tires. The ones you have are badly worn. I could do that for you right now, it wouldn't take more than thirty minutes. </P>

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<P>James gets in the car and leaves for work. He turns on the news.
<P>News:  ...and there was an accident on highway 99, a truck turned over blocking westbound traffic for about two miles. Drivers on highway 99 west might want to take local road to work this morning. The current time is seven forty-three on this sunny morning, and the temperature is seventy-six degrees, the weather forecast for late today is mostly sunny, with some clouds forming in the afternoon and a slight chance of showers in the early evening, we'll keep you updated with more traffic and weather throughout the day, but now let's enjoy forty-five minutes of commercial-free rock and roll. </P>

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<P>C: Do you want another bagel or some fruit?
<P>J:  No, thanks, I'm just not that hungry in the morning, you know that.
<P>C:  I know, but I was reading in a magazine that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
<P>J:  I've heard that too, but I just can't force myself to eat when I'm not hungry.
<P>C:  Why don't I pack you a snack for later in the morning, you could eat it around ten when you get hungry.
<P>J:  That's a great idea. I always regret not eating breakfast right at ten o'clock.
<P>C:  What shall I make?
<P>J:  How about a beer?
<P>C:  James, be serious.
<P>J:  OK, how about an apple and some cheese.
<P>C:  That's better. Just give me a minute to get it packed.
<P>J:  Take your time, I'm still early. </P>

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<P>James:  Ah, the coffee smells great, is that bagel ready? I'm starving.
<P>Catherine:  It's ready just like it always is and just like I told you it would be.
<P>J:  What would I do without you? You're the best. Takes a sip of coffee. And this coffee is pretty good, too.
<P>C:  We both know you just like me for my cooking.
<P>J:  That's not so. In fact, I'm the one who made dinner of the last two nights.
<P>C:  Oh,yeah, I guess that means it's my turn tonight.
<P>J:  Only if you want to, I don't mind cooking once a day, especially when the weather is nice and I can barbecue .</P>

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<P>J:  Do you have to be right all the time? But you are right, I'm getting up.
<P>C:  Jump in the shower, that will make you feel better, and I'll make a pot of strong coffee, but what do you want for breakfast?
<P>J:  Something simple, how about the bagel and cream cheese.
<P>C:  No problem. It'll be ready before you are.
<P>J:  You don't be so sure.
<P>C:  Why wouldn't I be? You haven't beaten me yet.
<P>J:  True, but there is a first time for everything. </P>

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<P>The alarm clock rings.
<P>Catherine:  Honey,it's seven o'clock.  Time  to get up.
<P>James:  OK, just a few more minutes.
<P>C:  No, you told me to make sure you were up by seven.
<P>J:  I know, but I can sleep till seven-thirty if I don't take a shower.
<P>C:  James, you know that is impossible. You have a meeting with your boss and later with an important  client .
<P>J:  Christ , I almost forgot. That's what happens when I don't get enough sleep.
<P>C:  Enough sleep? You went to bed at ten, that's nine hours.</P>

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<P>Donna: Wrong again! This math problem is really hard.
<P>David: It’s a good thing you have an eraser（橡皮）.
<P>Donna: Ummm, can I borrow yours?
<P>David: What happened to the one I lent you?
<P>Donna: The cute（可爱的） one with the kitten（小猫） on it? I gave it so Susan.
<P>David: I’m glad you’re so generous with my stuff（东西）.
<P>Donna: She really liked it. So can I borrow your eraser?
<P>David: Only if you give it back as soon as you are done using it.</P>

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<P>Donna: I found a nice guy who wants to take her.
<P>David: That’s great! Will he take her today?
<P>Donna: Yes, after I take her to the vet（兽医） for some shots（打针、注射）.
<P>David: Uh-oh, so you need some money, right?
<P>Donna: Right! And I’m sure my kind and generous（慷慨的、大方的） brother will help.
<P>David: Ok. It’s worth it, but I wish people wouldn’t abandon（抛弃） their pets.
<P>Donna: Me, too. But that reminds me, what about the cats?
<P>David: Oh no! Not again.</P>

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<P>There is praise in Washington for the transfer of former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic to the International War Crimes Tribunal in The Hague. President Bush says it's an important step by the new leaders in Belgrade. The president says the transfer of the former Yugoslav leader sends a message to all those who brought tragedy and brutality to the Balkans. He says they now know they will be held accountable for there crimes.
<P>In a written statement, Mr. Bush says the decision by the government of Serbia is a strong sign of Belgrade's commitment to cooperation with the work of the tribunal. He says the United States is confident that cooperation will continue.</P>

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<P>Richard Murphy, a former top US State Department official, says domestic politics are also a factor in the congressional decision to preserve sanctions. "If there is not a serious debate, I think it is because the road has so thoroughly, ably and creatively prepared by AIPAC. It's done an extraordinary job of corralling the votes so that there will be virtually no discussion of what it means for US interests.
<P>But US policy has not been static", says Kenneth Katzman, a Middle East analyst with the Congressional Research Service. It has changed with the times. "In fact, we've seen substantial evolution in US policy and US policy has to some degree adapted to regional developments. And in 1995 and 96 we heard that Iran was an implacable adversary of the United States, while in 1997 and 98 we heard that Iran was a country we wanted to business with." Mr. Katzman said the US policy of dual containment of Iran and Iraq has been modified to meet the objections of European and Persian Gulf nations, who prefer accommodation to confrontation, and who believe a balance of power will keep the peace in the region. Ed Warner, VOA news, Washington.</P>

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<P>Charles Freeman, president of the Middle East Policy Council, acknowledged the speakers did not reflect prevailing views.” Indeed the purpose of the gathering is to reflect a very large part of the foreign policy establishment and intellectual community in the United States, which flatly does not agree with current policy that does not believe it is working." But Patrick Clawson , of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy said the gathering should have included supporters of US policy. “You talk about having dialog with Iraq and Iran. May I suggest that you begin by having dialog with those in the United States who disagree with you? I think the difficulty with this panel is that there is not a single person here today who endorses US policy as it currently stands. Yet that policy has been held up by two administrations and overwhelming majorities in Congress.". Mr. Clawson notes that Congress is nearly unanimous in support of maintaining sanctions against Iran, because of its support of terrorism, its opposition to the Middle East peace process and its efforts to acquire weapons of mass destruction.</P>

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<P>US policy toward Iran and Iraq needs to change, according to participants at a recent Washington conference. These analysts say there should be more engagement and less confrontation. But there is another point of view supported by many members of the US Congress, who do not yet think it is time to relax American sanctions. Many former US diplomats and other analysts are speaking out against US policy toward Iran and Iraq. In a series of papers and conferences, they have argued that economic sanctions are not working and are simply increasing resentment against the United States. This point was stressed at a recent discussion at the Library of Congress that was hosted by the Atlantic Council and the Middle East Policy Council, among other groups.</P>

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<P>The Kyoto accord can only enter into force if it is backed by 55 countries that presenting 55 percent of the industrialized world's emissions. The United States is the biggest single producer of green house gases. However, the Bush Administration has rejected the Kyoto protocol, saying it would hurt the US economy and that it is unfair because large developing countries like China and India are exempted. Washington says that in time it will offer an alternative strategy for combating the problem. Meanwhile, German police say that they are prepared to deal with any trouble if the conference is hit by violent protests that have marred other recent international gatherings.</P>

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<P>Only industrialized nations are tied to specific cuts under the protocol，other developing countries are being offered technological and financial help to trying to get them away from carbon pollution. European Union officials, who want to push on with the pact despite Washington's rejection, say some progress can still be made on narrowing differences during the Bonn talks. Japan is a key player in the debate. Japanese Premier, Junichiro Koizumi, has said an agreement is not likely to be reached in Bonn, but there will be another session meeting in Morocco in October, where more can be accomplished. Analysts say that without the Japanese support, the European Union has little chance of rally in the majority needed to make the pact legally binding those countries that ratify it.</P>

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<P>A United Nation-sponsored conference on global warming, opening in Bonn, Germany, today faces a difficult task as it tries to save an international pact to curb pollution. The Kyoto Agreement is opposed by the United States while European nations are pushing hard for its implementation. The UN-backed Kyoto protocol commits countries to cutting emissions of what is called "green house gases", especially carbon dioxide emitted by motor vehicles, factories and many power stations, especially those that burn coal. Many scientists say these gases trappthe sun's heat and may raise temperatures on earth, threatening major climate change.</P>

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<P>Others recalled a series of bomb blasts that ripped through roughly a dozen churches across Indonesia last Christmas Eve, claiming seventeen lives. Police made some arrests at that time, but no clear motive for those blasts has ever been established. "We heard, you know, in Christmas there is bomb, and I think, it’s common news for us. And, until now, I really did not suppose that it would get impact to us like this." It is unclear if the latest blasts are linked to the political upheaval in the country. The explosions come the day after Parliament decided to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Wahid, and ordered him to appear Monday before lawmakers to give an accounting of his presidency. Mr. Wahid says the special assembly session is illegal and that he will not appear before the legislature. Patricia Nunan, VOA news, Jakarta.</P>

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<P>A subdued crowd milled around the gate of the Santa Anna Catholic Church in eastern Jakarta. People were looking at a white board set up in the church parking lot, on which police and church officials had written the names of those injured in the explosion. It occurred during Sunday morning mass.
<P>A second explosion rocked a nearby Protestant church some thirty minutes later. Mass there had already ended. At the Santa Anna Church, this man explained how he thinks the blast occurred. “The bomb had to be set from behind inside the church,” he says, “If they tried to go in the front, we’d have seen them leave again.</P>

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<P>Explosions at two churches in the Indonesia capital Jakarta Sunday morning injured at least fourteen people. It's not yet known who is responsible for the blasts or whether they are linked to political upheaval in the country. The explosions come one day after Indonesia's parliament voted to begin formal impeachment proceedings against President Abdurrahman Wahid.</P>

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<P>President Jiang's visit to Moscow comes just two days after the International Olympic Committee met here and selected Beijing as host city for the 2008 summer Olympic Games. President Jiang is no newcomer to Russia. He was sent here in 1955 to work for a year as an electrical engineer. He speaks some Russian. Following President Jiang's visit to Russia, he will travel to Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova and Malta. Larry James, VOA news, Moscow.</P>