练习题

1. Gregorio is well known for his ability to work with ____________.

A. famous athletes

B. animals

C. world dancers

2. What is one thing that is NOT true about him?

A. He's tall.

B. He's wearing green slacks.

C. He has on a blue jacket.

3. What does Georgina do for a living?

A. She's a popular sports figure.

B. She's famous for her cooking skills.

C. She makes a living selling tennis shoes.

4. Georgina is a ____________ woman wearing a yellow dress.

A. large

B. heavy

C. small

5. What is the other invited guest, Brad Pitt, doing in the conversation?

A. He's sitting in the room.

B. He's standing by a table.

C. He's eating some refreshments.

参考答案

1. animals

2. He has on a blue jacket.

3. She`s a popular sports figure.

4. small

5. He`s sitting in the room.

听力原文

Heather: Hey. John. This looks a great party. [Yeah!] Thanks for inviting me.

John: No problem. Glad you could make it. Hey. Have you met any of the famous guests so far?

Heather: Uh, no. Who exactly?

John: Well, there is Gregorio Zuttlemisterburger . . . [Who?]. Ah. They call him the "Grip" for short.

Heather: Who in the world is he?

John: You've never heard of him? [No.] He's the world famous snake trainer . . . He's never met a snake hecouldn't train to dance and hiss at the same time.

Heather: Seriously? Where is he?

John: Uh, he's the tall guy over there in the purple jacket and green pants. He probably has a snake or two with him tonight.

Heather: Huh?

John: And then there is Georgina, the Great.

Heather: Georgina . . . and great for what?

John: Are you serious? You've never heard of her? She is the world's greatest arm wrestler. I mean, World champion. She's the petite woman next to the fireplace with the bright yellow dress and the tennis shoes.

Heather: I thought you said famous people . . . like, like people we all know.

John: And, and there is Brad Pitt . . .

Heather: Now, there's someone I recognize . . .

John: . . . the captain of the national Yo-Yo team [What?]. Yeah. He's the short, stocky man sitting at the table wearing the black and red checkered shirt. I'm sure he'd do a few tricks for you if you asked.

Heather: Uh, no thank you. I think I've had enough entertainment for one evening.

John: Okay.

听力短语

1. famous (adjective): well known by many people

My sister is very famous because of her popular novels.

2. guests (noun): a person invited to a party, a meal, or some special occasion

We need to prepare enough food for thirty guests who will be attending the event.

3. exactly (adverb): specifically

So, where do you live exactly in the city?

4. petite (adjective): thin, slender (used for women)

My sister is very petite, so a extra small shirt would suit her best.

5. stocky (adjective): solidly built and often strong, but not tall

The stocky man over by the table is the host of the party.