听力文本A

ACT I

A little further to the right, Tom. 再往右一点,Tom。
Is this OK? 这样可以吗?
Good. What do you think, Richard? 好。你看呢?
I like it there. 摆在那儿很好。
It's the first thing people will see when they come in. 这是人们走进来所看到的第一件东西。
It sets the tone for the whole show. 它决定了整个展览的气氛。
The next thing they'll see is 他们接着看到的
this enlargement with the words Family Album, U.S.A. Family Album, U.S.A. 这几个放大的字。
I can't believe this is really happening! 我不敢相信这一切真的发生了！
You've earned it. 这是你应得的报偿。
Years of work went into these pictures. 多年心血换来这些照片。
I know, but it's still a dream come true. 我知道，但这终究是一个梦想实现了。
Well, remember, 嗯，记住，
we're not sure 我们还不能肯定
what the critics are going to write about your show yet. 评论家们会对你的展览写些什么。
And you never know 而你永远也不知道
what the man from the New York Times is going to say about it. 纽约时报的那个人会说些什么。
Are you worried? 你担心吗？
I always worry. 我一向担心。
The reviews of this show 与这次展览有关的评论
are important for the sales of your book. 对于你这本书的销售很重要。
When do we see the reviews? 什么时候我们可以看到评论？
Soon. 很快。
One of the critics is coming over this morning for a preview. 一位评论家今天早上要来看预展。
I hope he's in a good mood. 我希望他心情不错。
So do I. 我也是。
Marilyn and I hope to use money from the sales of this book Marilyn和我希望用这本书销售的钱
to buy a new house. 来买一栋新房子。
The book will be a success. 这本书会成功的。
And the show will help promote it. 而这次展览会有利于促销它。
Speaking of promoting the book, 说起促销书的事,
do I really have to 我是不是真的有必要
autograph copies for the guests at the opening? 在展览开幕时为客人在书上签名？
It's common practice. 这是惯例。
I feel uncomfortable about it. 我对此感到满不好意思的。
A lot of people come to openings 许多人参加开幕式
just so they can get 就是为了得到
the autograph of somebody who may be famous someday. 将来有可能成名的人的签名。
Couldn't we wait until I'm famous? 难道不能等到我成名了再说？
That might be sooner than you think. 那也许比你想像的要快。
This one over here, Mr. Carlson? 这张就摆这儿吗，Carlson先生？
A little further back, Tom. 再往后一点，Tom。
It's too close to the refreshments. 它离茶点太近了。
No, I think this one belongs in the "people-at-work" section. 不，我认为它属于“工作中的人们”那一区。
You may be right. 也许你说的对。
Try it there, Tom. 放在那儿试试，Tom。
Right. 好。
Nervous about the opening tonight? 对今晚开幕式感到紧张？
Nervous? 紧张？
Me? 我？

听力文本B

No. I'm scared to death. 不。我害怕得要命。
How about guests? 来宾呢？
How many people will you be bringing? 你约了多少人来？
Well, my family, I guess. 嗯，我一家人，我想。
My wife Marilyn, my father and mother, 我太太Marilyn，我父亲和母亲。
my brother Robbie, 我弟弟Robbie，
my sister and her husband and their daughter. 我妹妹Susan和她丈夫以及他们的女儿。
And my grandfather. 还有我祖父。
Is that too many? 是不是太多了？
No such thing as "too many" at an opening. 展览开幕怎么会嫌人太多呢。
I hope they like it. 我希望他们会喜欢。
Your family or the public? 你的家人还是公众？
Everybody. 每一位。
But especially my family. 但尤其是我的家人。
They've stood by me through all this. 他们一直支持我做这件事。
I'm sure they'll like it. 我相信他们会喜欢的。
Harvey, how are you? Harvey，你好吗？
Mitchell, so nice of you to come. Mitchell，欢迎光临。
Richard, this is Mitchell Johnson. Richard，这是Mitchell Johnson。
Mitchell is Mitchell是
one of the most important syndicated reviewers in the country. 我国最重要的报团评论家之一。
Well, you're the young man who did all this. 嗯，你就是那位拍这些照片的年轻人。
I'm afraid so. 不敢当。
Nice to meet you. 很高兴见到你。
Nice to meet you, Mr. Johnson. 很高兴见到你，Johnson先生。
Mitchell has always encouraged new talent. Mitchell总是在鼓励新人。
Well ... you mind if I look around 嗯……你们不介意我到处瞧瞧
and see what it says to me? 看它给我什么样的感受？
Be our guest. 请随意。
Mm-hmm, hmm, uh-huh. Mm-hmm,hmm,uh--huh。
Mm-hmm, hmm, uh-huh. Mm-hmm,hmm,uh--huh。
What does that mean when he goes, 他发出的声音代表什么意思，
"Mm-hmm, mm-hmm, mm-hmm"? "Mm-hmm,mm-hmmm,mm-hmm"？
It probably means he's clearing his throat. 也许表示他正在清嗓子。?
I don't know. 我不知道。
I don't care what the critics say, Mr. Stewart. 我不管评论家怎么说，Stewart先生。
Your work is brilliant. 你的作品很好。
Thank you, Tom. 谢谢你，Tom。
Tom is studying photography at NYU. Tom正在NYU学摄影。
He's working with me during the summer months as an intern. 在夏天的这几个月到我这儿来当实习生。
Oh, really? 噢，真的？
I'd like to see your work. 我希望能看到你的作品。
It's not good enough to show. 还不值得展示。
I'm still learning. 我还在学习当中。
Oh, I'd still like to see your work. 噢，我仍然希望看到你的作品。
You may be the next Ansel Adams and not even know it. 你或许是第二个Ansel Adams而不自知呢。
If you really mean it, 假如你是说真的，
I'll bring some of my pictures into the gallery. 我就带一些我的摄影到艺廊来。
I do mean it. 我的确是说真的。
Very interesting pictures, Mr. Stewart. 你的照片很有意思，Stewart先生。
You have a most unusual eye. 你有着极为不寻常的眼光。
Thank you. 谢谢你。
I hope that's a compliment. 我希望这是赞美之词。
It is. 它是的。
Are you going to be reviewing the show, Mitchell? 你会评论这项展览吗，Mitchell?
Oh, yes. It's definitely worth reviewing. 噢，是的。它着实值得评论。
Favorably? 是好评？
Oh, you know I never answer that question, Harvey. 噢，你知道我从不回答这类的问题，Harvey。
I'd like an advance copy of the book, though, 但我想要一本新书的试印，
so I can study it. 以便我好好研究。
I have an autographed one in my office. 在我办公室，有一本签了名的。
Tom, would you give Mr. Johnson Tom,拿给Johnson先生
the copy of Richard's book on my desk? 在我桌上那本Richard的书，好吗？
Just follow me, Mr. Johnson. 请跟我来，Johnson先生。
Sure. 好的。
Do you think he liked my photographs? 你觉得他喜欢我的摄影？
We'll know when tonight's papers come out. 今晚的报纸出来的时候，我们就知道了。
Keep your fingers crossed. 希望你一切顺利。

Mm-hmm!
Hmm!
Uh-huh!
What does that mean?
This is the job for ...
Pronunciation man.
All the sounds make sense.
Pronunciation man.
If you can hear the difference ...
Pronunciation man.
Listen. He said, "Hmm."
He meant, "I'm thinking."
Thank you. Pronunciation man.
Now would you like to take a look at a few paintings?
Uh-huh.
Note the interesting use of line!
Mm-hmm!
Can you see the force perspective
in this painting?
Uh-uh!
This is a portrait of the artist's mother!
Huh? Ah-hah! Yuk!
This is getting ridiculous.
This is one of my favorite.
Notice the use of black and blue.
Ho-hum.
Here's one you'll like!
Ooh! This is good.
Thank you. Pronunciation man.
That's all we have.
Huh? No more pictures of me?!
Aww!

词汇释义

1.further adj. 更远的 adv. 此外,进一步地 v. 促进,推动 vt. 促进

例句：
I was too tired to walk any further.
我累得再也走不动了。

2.earn v. 赚得,获得,博得

例句：
His skill in negotiating earned him a reputation as a shrewd tactician.
他的谈判技巧使他赢得了精明战略家的名声。

3.review n. 检讨,复习,回顾,评审

例句：
The play was very well reviewed.
这出戏得到很好的评价。

4.critic n. 批评家,评论家

例句：
He has a reputation for being a forthright critic.
他是以直率著称的评论家.

5.mood n. 心情,情绪,语气

例句：
I'm not in the mood to disagree with you.
我没有心思跟你争论.

6.autograph v. 自署于,亲笔签名于,亲笔写

例句：
Could you autograph yourbook for me, please?　　
能否帮我在您写的书上签名？

7.refreshment n. 点心,提神之事物,精神爽快

例句：
Refreshments will be available all day long so just help yourself when you're hungry.
点心与饮料将全天供应，你们饿时只管随便享用。

8.brilliant adj. 灿烂的,有才气的,杰出的

例句：
The novel is considered a brilliant performance.
这部小说被认为是出色的佳作。

9.eye n.眼睛, 眼光; 视力; 观察力, 辨别力

例句：
have a good eye 有...眼光; 善于识别; 能够欣赏

10.compliment n. 称赞,恭维,致意

例句：
Your presence is a great compliment.
承蒙光临，不胜荣幸。

短语解释

1.be scared 吓得要命

例句：
The child was scared of the fierce looking dog.
这孩子害怕那条外表凶恶的狗。

2.stand by v.支持, 遵守, 袖手旁观, 准备行动

例句：
I'll stand by you whatever happens.
无论如何，我都支持你。

3.keep one's fingers crossed 祈愿, 祷告

例句：
I'll keep my fingers crossed while you take the test.
我将祝福你考试时交好运。