[听力原文]11-15
Americans like to laugh and make practical jokes, which are intended to trick or deceive people in some harmless way. April Fools Day, the first day in April, is a day devoted to such jokes and an excuse for every American to fool his friends and neighbors. When I was a college student, our daily college newspaper always had a special Edition. One year the paper said that a beautiful park in the center of the campus was to be turned into a parking lot. It was surprising that many people believed these stories. But probably the most successful practical joke was a national radio broadcast by Orson Wells. Mr. Wells told his audience that the Earth was being invaded by Mars. His description of this invasion from outer space was so realistic that he caused a panic and was actually responsible for the death of several people.
[听力原文]11-15
Americans like to laugh and make practical jokes, which are intended to trick or deceive people in some harmless way. April Fools Day, the first day in April, is a day devoted to such jokes and an excuse for every American to fool his friends and neighbors. When I was a college student, our daily college newspaper always had a special Edition. One year the paper said that a beautiful park in the center of the campus was to be turned into a parking lot. It was surprising that many people believed these stories. But probably the most successful practical joke was a national radio broadcast by Orson Wells. Mr. Wells told his audience that the Earth was being invaded by Mars. His description of this invasion from outer space was so realistic that he caused a panic and was actually responsible for the death of several people.
[听力原文]9-10
M: I’ d like to make a reservation to Beijing.
W: What day are you planning to go
M: I’m supposed to be in Beijing on the morning of the 18th. But I’ d rather get there on the evening of the 17th.
W: What time would you like to leave
M: Late in the afternoon, after work.
W: We have a flight at 4:30.
M: That’ s too early. I don’ t get out of work until five. Do you have a later flight
W: The next flight is at 5:15, and there’ s another at 6: 30.
M: I’ d better take 6:30. It takes quite a while to get to the airport.
W: Yes, we have a seat available on that flight on the 17th.
M: Oh, good. What time does the flight get into Beijing
W: The flight only takes an hour and a half. It arrives at 8:00.
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W: Do you like to play chess
M: I like the game and I play often, but I never learned to play well.
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