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先完整地把一条新闻听一到三遍，争取掌握大意。然后，一句一句精听，力争每句话都听明白。遇到实在不懂的地方，再听写。

下面的文本材料中空缺部分里面要填的词都很简单，不过是一些值得注意的连读或者典型的美式发音哦，有些语速比较快。试试看，你能不能全部写对？

（参考文本，欢迎指出错误^^）

Lesson32 Life in the City and Country

Sam and Mabel Brown wish they lived on a farm. If they had a farm, they could raise animals and produce their own food. It is hard work, but Mr.and Mrs.Brown would enjoy the peace and quiet of being in the country.

And they could spend more time with their children. Linda could have her own horse, and Jimmy could go hunting and fishing with his father. ___(1)___ , if the Browns left the city, Jimmy and Linda would miss their friends. The Browns almost bought a farm several months ago, but it wasn't what they expected. ___(2)___ , it's hard to find a good piece of farmland at a reasonable price.

Elmer and Sarah Coggins have lived on a farm all their lives, and it hasn't been easy. In 1998 their house ___(3)___ . This year they have lost most of their corn and wheat crops because of bad weather. Sarah Coggins thinks it would be better if they moved to the city. Elmer could ___(4)___ working in his brother's supermarket, and she could open a bakery. She makes wonderful cakes and pies. If Elmer and Sarah moved to the city, they would make new friends and go out more often. But they would probably miss their farm. ___(5)___ , it's the only life they have ever known.

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中文翻译和词汇注释

城市生活和乡村生活

萨姆和梅布尔布朗希望自己能在农场生活。如果有个农场，他们就能饲养动物，生产自己的食物。劳动虽然辛苦，但布朗夫妇将享受到乡村生活的和睦和安静，而且他们可以有更多的时间和孩子们呆在一起。琳达可以有她自己的马，吉米能和父亲打猎和钓鱼。但是另一方面，如果布朗一家离开城市，吉米和琳达会想念他们的朋友。几个月前，布郎一家差点儿买了一个农场，但它不是他们所期待的那样。现今，以便宜的价格买到一小块好的农场很难。

埃尔默和萨拉考金斯一直都住在农场，而农场的生活并不容易。1998年，他们的房子被大火烧毁了。因为今年天气不好，他们损失了大部分的玉米和小麦收成。萨拉•考金斯觉得如果他们搬到城里会好点。埃尔默能到他兄弟的超市里工作，她自己则可以开家面包店。她制作的蛋糕和馅饼味道很棒。如果埃尔默和萨拉搬到城里，他们将会结交到新朋友，且能更经常外出。但他们可能会想念自己的农场。毕竟，那是他们唯一熟知的生活。

注释：

raise饲养
bakery面包店