新标准大学英语视听说2听力材料文本及答案(20)

Doris

Oh, well, a lot of different things. I worked in transport and catering. We were very young but we were given a lot of responsibility. Host

And what did you do, Mavis? Mavis

Various jobs but eventually I worked on a fighter station, tracking the German bombers as they flew towards London. It was very exciting. Host

Was it ever dangerous? Doris

Yes, we were always in danger of being bombed. They tell me that over 1,500 young women lost their lives. I was lucky. Host

And what about social life? Mavis

We did have some wonderful parties. And of course I met my husband, Eric. He was an electrician at the station. Host

One last question, Doris. Do you think women’s work in the forces changed things for women?

Doris

Without a doubt. Oh absolutely! After the war the position of women could never be the same again – we’d contributed so much. Host

Doris and Mavis, thank you both.

Unit 6 Sporting life

Inside view

Conversation1 Kate

Are you on your way to the boathouse? Janet

No. What’s happening? Kate

There’s a practice race to help choose who will row in the college team. Mark really wants a place on the team, so he has to row well today. And I’m going to watch. Janet

Well, I’d like to, but I have an essay to finish. Kate

That’s too bad! I know how you feel. Janet

Maybe I can come later?

Kate

Sure. I’m thinking of having lunch in the boathouse bar, and then watching the rowing all afternoon.

Janet

How do I get to the boathouse?

Kate

It’s easy. Can you see where we are on the map? Here, look! Janet

OK, which way round are we standing? …Yes, got it! Kate

OK, go down Catte Street, and turn right into the High Street. Go along the High Street and turn left into St Aldates. Walk along St Aldates, past Christ Church College until you get to Folly Bridge. Janet I see.

Kate

Then when you get to the bridge, cross over the river … turn left and walk along the river bank. Keep going along the river … And you’re there! The boathouses are on the right, and the Hertford College Boathouse is the last one along. You can’t miss it.

Janet

Thanks. I’m looking forward to seeing the rowing. Kate

No problem. We shouldn’t miss the rowing –it’s a great university tradition! Janet