外研版选修一册第二单元听力练习

Unit 2 Onwards and upwards

Conversation 1

Grace: Hi, Jake! Why are you so upset?

Jake: Well, you know I played quite badly in the basketball last week.

Grace: But I'm sure you did your best.

Jake: I thought so, but it simply wasn't good enough. Today the coach called and said that he was cutting me from the team.

Grace: Oh, no!

Jake: Yes. He said that he couldn't keep me on the team when there were so many better players who wanted to join in. I guess I'll never become a professional player!

Grace: That's really too bad. But you know, even really good players fail to become professionals.

Jake: I know. But I feel so worthless!

Grace: Don't. You have a lot going for you. You're smart, you're funny, and you're a great artist. You should be proud of yourself. You have a bright future.

Jake: Thanks.

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Conversation 2

Bill: Are you OK Tracy? You seem really down.

Tracy: No. I'm fine.

Bill: I don't mean to be nosy, but are you sure?

Tracy: Well, my violin teacher asked me to join her on stage for a concert.

Bill: You must have been delighted!

Tracy: I was. But then ...

Bill: But then what happened?

Tracy: Well, there I was with my mother and father in the audience watching, and it came time for me to play. But I just got started when one of my violin strings broke!

Bill: Oh, no! Couldn't you replace it?

Tracy: There wasn't enough time. I had to stop, and no one got to hear me play!

Bill: I know this is hard for you, but you should cheer up. I'm sure you will get another chance soon.

Tracy: I know you're right.