中考英语听力初级训练03 租房.doc

中考英语听力初级训练03 租房本篇听力练习，是谈论寻找新租房的英语对话，细节点是房子的价格和房子的配置听力文本和MP3皆来自esl-lab，供非英语国家练习英语使用的初级听力练习材料你也来练练吧英语听力练习题目： Apartments for Rent1. What is the main topic of the conversation?A. problems with living in an apartmentB. a search for a new apartmentC. the cost of rent near universities2. Why doesn't Ann like her current apartment?A. It's too expensive.B. The neighborhood is noisy.C. It's located some distance from school.3. How much money does Ann want to pay for rent?A. no more than $200B. around $200C. a little more than $2004. What kind of place is she looking for?A. somewhere that is within a short driving distance of campusB. an apartment with furniture already in itC. a place where she can live alone5. How is Roger going to help her?A. He is planning on calling a friend who owns an apartment building.B. He will check the newspapers to see if he can find an apartment for rent.C. He is going to visit an apartment building near his place.答案1. a search for a new apartment2. It's located some distance from school.3. no more than $2004. an apartment with furniture already in it5. He is going to visit an apartment building near his place.英语听力原文Roger: Hello.Ann: Hello Roger? This is Ann.Roger: Oh hi, Ann. How have you been? And how's your new apartment working out?Ann: Well, that's what I'm calling about. You see, I've decided to look for a new place.Roger: Oh, what's the problem with your place now? I thought you liked the apartment.Ann: Oh, I do, but it's a little far from campus, and the commute is just killing me. Do you think you could help? I thought you might know more about the housing situation near the school.Roger: Okay, what's your budget like? I mean how much do you want to spend on rent?Ann:Uh, somewhere under $200 a month, including utilities, if I could. Oh, and I'd prefer to rent a furnished apartment.Roger: Hmm. And anything else?Ann:Yeah, I need a parking space.Roger: Well, I know there's an apartment complex around the corner that seems to have a few vacancies. I'll drop by there on my way to class today.Ann: Hey, thanks a lot.Roger: No problem.英语单词词组1. work out (phrasal verb): going well- My new job schedule has really worked out for me.2. commute (verb; also a noun): to travel between home and work or school- VERB: I have to commute two hours each day to get to work.- NOUN: How long is your commute to work every day?3. utilities (noun): public services including water, gas, and electricity- How much do you pay for utilities each month?4. furnished (adjective): containing furniture, for example, a sofa, tables, and washing machine- I decided to rent a furnished apartment so I wouldn't have to buy so many things.5. vacancies (noun): rooms not being used or rented- Do you have any vacancies starting next month?。