研究生英语听力LESSON 10(B)

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1、LESSON TEN WomenPART A1. M: Hello. Im calling to see if the summer position you advertised in the paper is still available? W: Uh, yes. Certainly. When can you come to the office for an interview? Q: What will the man probably do?2. M: It took me five days to drive down to Florida. W: Five days? I c

2、ould have walked there in less time. Q: What do you learn from the conversation?3. W: Excuse me, did anybody find a black umbrella after the last show? I left it under my chair. M: As a matter of fact, we did. Check it at the ticket counter. Thats where we turn in the lost-and-found items. Q: What d

3、oes the man suggest the woman do? 4. W: I spent the whole weekend totally absorbed in this biography. M: And you still havent finished reading it? Q: What can be inferred about the biography?5. W: You havent phoned Harry yet, have you? M: As a matter of fact, I have. Q: What does the man mean?6. M:

4、Do you have a shirt of this style in my size? W: Ill check, but, to tell you the truth, I think this one is right for you. Q: What does the woman mean?7. M: Oh, Im sorry. I just realized that I forgot to bring the tape recorder you lent me. I left it back at my dorm. W: Thats all right. I wont need

5、it until tonight. As long as Ive got it by then. Q: What does the woman imply about the tape recorder?8. M: So how much was your plane ticket? W: More than I could really afford. I had to dip into my savings. Q: What does the woman imply? 9. W: Wednesdays are going to be busy days for me next Semest

6、er. Three classes in the morning and then two more in the afternoon. I wont even have time for lunch. M: You really should try to fit it in, you know. Those afternoon classes will be tough to sit through if your stomach is rumbling. Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?10. W: Youre dropping out

7、 of the marching band? But I thought you loved it, all the traveling, playing before big crowds. M: I do, but with all that time away from my studies, my grades are really starting to slip. Q: Why is the man dropping out of the band?11. W: Im thinking of getting a new pant suit to wear to Jeans wedd

8、ing. M: I just hope that my old suit still fits. You know how I feel about shopping. Q: Which of the following is true about the man?12. M: Whats my share of the bill? M: Eighteen fifty. M: That cant be right. I only had a salad for dinner. W: Dont get excited. Let me check it for you. Q: What will

9、the woman probably do next? 13. M: Im surprised that Sara told her boss he was wrong to fire the secretary. W: I know, but thats Sara. If she has an opinion, everyones got to know it. Q: What do you think of Sara according to the conversation?14. M: How about a movie tonight? That new comedy is open

10、ing in town. W: Sounds great, but Ive got to put the finishing touches on my psychology research paper. Q: What will the woman probably do tonight?15. W: You wont have to look very hard to find a job on campus. But I dont think youll find anything that isnt just part time. M: That suits me. Anything

11、 more than that and I have to change my class schedule. Q: What information can you get about the man?PART BPassage I :Women in Southern EuropeIt is not often realized that women held a high place in southern European societies in the 10th and 11th centuries. As a wife, the woman was protected by th

12、e setting up of a dowry or decimum. Admittedly, the purpose of this was to protect her against the risk of desertion, but in reality its function in the social and family life of the time was much more important. The decimum was the wifes right to receive a tenth of all her husbands property. The wi

13、fe had the right to withhold consent in all transactions the husband would make. And more than just a right, the documents showed that she enjoyed a real power or decision, equal to that of her husband. In no case did the documents indicate any degree of difference in the legal status of husband and

14、 wife.The wife shared in the management of her husbands personal property, but the opposite was not always true. Women seemed perfectly prepared to defend their own inheritance against husbands who tried to exceed their rights, and on occasion they showed a fine fighting spirit. A case in point is t

15、hat of Maria Vivas, a woman of Barcelona. Having agreed with her husband Miro about selling a field she had inherited, for the needs of the household, she insisted on compensation. None being offered, she succeeded in dragging her husband to the scribe to have a contract drawn up assigning her a pie

16、ce of land from Miros personal inheritance. The unfortunate husband was obliged to agree, as the contract says, for the sake of peace . Either through the dowry or through being hot-tempered, the wife knew how to win herself a powerful economic position within the context of the family.I1. What was

17、the main function of the dowry system?2. What did the documents indicate about the legal status of a wife?3. According to the passage, could a husband sell his wifes inheritance?4. Why did the wife drag her husband to the scribe to draw up a contract?5. What is your impression of Maria Vivas? 1. (T)

18、 In the 10th and 11th centuries, women in southern European societies held a high place.2. (T) In reality, the function of the dowry in the social and family life of the time was very important.3. (F) The decimum was the wifes right to receive half of all her husbands property.4. (F) Both husband an

19、d wife shared in the management of each others property.5. (T) Marias husband sold her field for the needs of the household.Passage II:American WomenWomen in America have achieved substantial gains in terms of social and economic equality with men particularly in the present generation. Statisticall

20、y, they outnumber men by about 51.4 to 48. 6 percent and they live longer. An American woman can choose virtually any career she wants, and increasing numbers are entering the fields of law, medicine and government. Politics is especially appealing to women who wish to effect social changes. Since 1

21、916, 120 women have served in the Congress of the United States. Seven women have been governors of their states, and nine have been presidential cabinet officers. During the current congressional session 23 women are serving elected terms in the House of Representatives, and 2 women are U. S. Senat

22、ors. 993 women represent their constituents in state legislatures, and many hold important positions in national, state and local governments.About 48 percent of the total labor force is female. The largest group of women workers-almost 15 million-is employed in offices as clerks and secretaries; mo

23、re than 5 million work in industrial plants. Women comprise 64 percent of medical and other health care workers, 70 percent of teachers in elementary and secondary schools and 98 percent of stenographers, typists and secretaries. Some American women are top business executives, and many own business

24、es. The science professions are attracting more women than ever before. Recent years have seen a rapid increase in the number of women joining the paid labor force. Today, almost 54 percent of all women of working age are employed. Over 50 percent of working women are married, and 60 percent of work

25、ing wives have school-age children. In order to develop their careers, working women often marry later and have fewer children. Although husbands are increasingly sharing in housework, many women still carry a double load as they continue to fulfill their traditional responsibilities for homemaking

26、and child rearing.I1. What is the present status of American women?2. To which of the following groups does politics appeal?3. Whats the percentage of women in the total labor force?4. Where can you find the highest percentage of women among workers employed?5. Why do many working women choose to ha

27、ve fewer children?II1. 120, 7, 9 2. 23, 2, 993, 3. 54, 50, 60Passage IIIProfessional Women If you look at science departments in U.S. universities, youll probably observe fewer women professors than men. Several studies have proven that this is so. There are much fewer women in science departments t

28、han men today. And for the women teaching there now, it was not easy for them to get there. Why are there few women in science departments today? Some scientists believe that there are biological differences between males and females They say that young boys and men can learn science more easily tha

29、n girls and women. Others say that in school girls have less self-confidence than boys. Teachers ask girls fewer questions in class than they ask boys. In addition, teachers do not often tell girls that they could become scientists. Later on, women do not see other women teaching science in universi

30、ties. Finally, since there are not as many women as men in science departments, women may be afraid to be the first in their department. They believe they will have to cope with more problems than the men in their departments.Part D:1)attention, 2)excel, 3)Asians, 4)courage, 5)determination, 6)sacrificed, 7)guidance, 8)pride, 9)comfort, 10)constructive, 11)overseas, 12)wonderful, 13)conversely,14)share with, 15)viewpoint, 16)revealing, 17)understanding, 18)career, 19)contribute, 20)worthwhile