play safe
go home
by and by
a loud sound
voice and noise
save face
don’t know
silent night

boiling point
make way
hope so
quite right
no soap
nine times
without power
a joyful voyage

face to face
a mouse in the house
spoil the boy
plain sailing
low-interest loan
point by point
out of town
old folks at hom
B. Practice these five sounds in phrases.
⑴ Better take your raincoat.
　　　Go and open the window.
　　　Out of sight, out of mind.
　　　I found a mouse in the house.
　　　Roy toiled on the soil.
⑵ Let’s play safe.
　　　Oh, he’s so slow.
　　　Like father like son.
　　　He’s out of town.
　　　Jack’s an employee in a joint venture.
⑶ Her name is Rachel.
　　　Show me the photo, Joe.
　　　Once bitten, twice shy.
　　　How about going down town?
　　　The spoiled boy wants more new toys.
⑷ No way, go away.
　　　It’s only a joke.
　　　A stitch in time saves nine.
　　　No doubt, he’s drowned.
　　　The noise came from the toilet.
　　⑸ Rain, rain, go away. Little Johnny wants to play.
　 I love potatoes and tomatoes.
Great minds think a like.
How many hours do we have to wait?
Soybean oil is my choice.
　　⑹ The cake is on the plate and the plate is on the table.
Give me my soap and comb.
A cat has nine lives.
　　He’s without power now.
　　Let’s join the boys.
⑺ When the cat is away , the mice will play.
Little strokes fell great oaks.
Strike while the iron is hot.
　　Howard is going to have a cold shower now.
　　Spare the rod, spoil the child.
　　
Part One 爆破音听辨练习
Read the dialogue, paying attention to the pronunciation of plosives.
⑴ A: How do you do? I’m Parker.
　　B: How do you do, Mr. Barker?
　　A: Parker.
　　B: Oh, Parker with a P?
　　A: Yes, with a P.
　　B: Er… I’m Barker.
　　A: Barker? With a B. Of course.
　　B: Yes, with a B.
　　A: Won’t you come in, Mr. Barker?
　　B: Thank you, Mr. Parker.
⑵ A: I love you, Miss Brown.
　　B: But how can I believe you, Mr. Black.
　　A: I’ll jump over the balcony, Miss Brown.
　　B: Jump over the balcony, Mr. Black?
　　A: It’ll prove my love, Miss Brown.
　　B: It’ll break your back, Mr. Black.
　　A: Then save me and take me back!
⑶ A: What’s the date today?
B: December the fifteenth. The day after tomorrow is little Tom’s birthday.
A: Right. What present should we give him this time? By the way, how old is he?
B: He’s still thirteen today and tomorrow. He’ll be fourteen the day after tomorrow. Let’s get him a remote controlled toy truck.
　　A: How time flies! He’s a big boy now.
　　B: And don’t forget Mary, Tom’s twin sister. It’s her birthday, too.
　　A: OK. Let’s invite all their little friends to come and celebrate.
⑷ A: Was it a good game?
B: It was a terrific game.
A: You had a good day for it.
B: A beautiful day.
A: Did Chris score?
B: He scored twice.
　　A: And you?
B: Now where did I put that bottle of milk?
A: Did you score?
　　B: Ah, got it.
　　A: Maybe the next game?
　　B: Sure thing. I’ll score one goal at least.
　　
Part Two 摩擦音听辨练习
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Read the dialogue, while paying attention to the pronunciation of fricatives.
⑴ A: Frank flatters me, Fred.
　　B: Frank flatters everybody.
　　A: He said I create a flame in his heart.
　　B: A flame in his heart?
　　A: A furious flame! He says I drive him frantic!
　　B: You drive me frantic, too, Fanny.
　　A: Oh, Fred! You old flatterer.
　　B: But don’t forget to fry the fish, Fanny.
⑵ A: Seven days old! She’s a lovely baby!
　　B: She’s a beautiful baby!
　　A: And she’s a clever baby.
　　B: And her voice, her voice is so…so clear!
　　A: She’s got a very clear voice, indeed.
　　B: And she’s big for a baby of her age!
⑶ A: Date of birth?
　　B: The third of March, nineteen thirty-three.
　　A: The third of March, nineteen thirty-three?
　　B: I think…
　　A: You think what?
　　B: I think it was the third, but maybe it was the fourth.
A: You think it was either the third or the fourth? You’re not sure of your
　own date of birth?
　　B: No, I’m sorry.
A: Anyway, the position has been taken already. So it doesn’t matter you’re
　　not sure of your date of birth.
⑷ A: Maybe you’ll let me play in the mud, Mother?
　　B: Don’t you dare play there.
　　A: Father doesn’t mind if we play in the mud.
　　B: Father doesn’t wash the dirty clothes, dear.
⑸ A: I’ll sing you a song.
　　B: Yes , sing a song. But don’t sing a sad song.
　　A: Most of my songs are sad, sorry.
　　B: Well, please sing one that’s not within the definition of too sad.
　　A: OK , I’ll sing San Francisco, then.
⑹ A: A shirt, sir? Yes, sir. This one will suit you. It’s in a very fashionable
shade.
　　B: Mm. I want something simpler.
　　A: A silver one, maybe? It’s got something special on the sleeve.
B: Can’t you show me a simple shirt in a simple shade? Maybe I should try
　　the next shop.
⑺ A: Who’s that over there?
　　B: Oh, that’s John. He’s the Club Treasurer.
　　A: What’s he doing there?
　　B: Watching television.
　　A: And does he always sleep when the television’s on?
　　B: Usually he does.
　　A: Ah.
　　B: And occasionally he snores.
　　A: Rather noisily.
　　B: As even the man on the moon must have noticed!
⑻ You and your friend are looking at some things in a shop window but you
　　can’t see very well.
　　A: Is that a radio?
　　B: It looks like a radio.
　　A: Is that a pretty dress?
　　B: It looks like a pretty dress.
　　A: Is that a rugby ball?
　　B: It looks like a rugby ball.
　　A: Is that a record?
　　B: It looks like a record.
　　A: Is that a record player?
　　B: It looks like a record player.
　　A: Is that a refrigerator?
　　B: It looks like a refrigerator.
⑼ A: How handsome Henry is!
　　B: Henry is handsome, isn’t he?
　　A: And how hardworking Henry is!
　　B: Henry does work hard.
　　A: And how honest Henry is!
　　B: Oh? Is Henry honest?
　　
Part Three 塞擦音听辨练习
Read the dialogue, while paying attention to the affricate.
　　(1) A: We need some cheese.
B: I’ve just bought some cheese.
A: And we need some chocolate.
B: I’ve just bought some chocolate.
A: And what about chicken soup?
B: I’ve just bought some chicken soup.
A: Good, But we still haven’t got enough chairs.
B: Don’t worry. I’ve just bought some cheap chairs.
A: That’s everything then. Oh no! China plates.
　　(2) A: You can’t do that!
B: Of course I can. It’s my bridge.
A: But you can’t chop it down!
B: It’s my bridge, and I’m chopping it down.
A: Don’t chop it down! How shall we cross? We can’t manage without it.
B: Well, you’ve got to learn how to jump really far! Jump! Jump!

Part Four鼻音听辨练习
Read the dialogue, while paying attention to the nasals.
⑴ A: Don’t be alarmed if Mum stamps.
B: And don’t be alarmed if Mum screams.
A: It’s not what it seems.
B: Don’t be alarmed. You won’t really be harmed.
⑵ A: Norman went. And he never returned.
　　　　B: He went? When?
　　A: Oh, about the end of June.
　　B: Did he send the rent?
　　A: Yes, and I’ve found a new tenant, Nancy Noble.
　　B: I hope there won’t be any problems.
　　A: You don’t know Nancy, do you?
　　B: Well, I once lent her some cash and she never returned it.
⑶ A friend is helping you to do a crossword puzzle.
A: I think it’s “singing”.
B: No, “singing ”is wrong.
A: What about “ ringing”?
B: No, “ringing ”is wrong.
A: Well, can it be “bringing”?
B: No, “bringing ”is wrong.
A: What about “ thinking”?
B: No, “thinking ”is wrong.
A: Well, is it “hanging”?
B: No, “hanging ”is wrong.
A: What about “drinking”?
B: No, “drinking ”is wrong.
A: Oh, dear, is anything going to be right?

Part Five舌边音听辨练习
Read the dialogue, while paying attention to the lateral.
A: If you look on the library shelves, you’ll find A History of the Lakes. The Lakes were a large, rich, but unlucky family. They had thirteen children. The first eleven were killed in mysterious fatal accidents. And the twelfth, Lance…. Poor Lance was eaten by wolves.
B: And the remaining child? The last of the Lakes?
A: I was lucky. I inherited everything. Now sign the contract or I may start calling you brother!

Part Six半元音听辨练习
Read the dialogue, while paying attention to the semi-vowel.
⑴ A: How much do we have to give?
B: We don’t have to give.
A: I’ll give whatever Mrs. Whitney gave.
B: She gives five.
　　A: Very well, I’ll give five dollars, too.
　　B: She gives five hundred dollars.
　　A: Oh, my! She always gives too much.
Read the two poems.
⑴ We waddle away from the water.
　　　　And now we will waddle back.
　　　　Then swish, swish, we are swimming again.
　　Quack! Quack! Quack!
　　⑵ When the orchard yield will be gathered soon.
　　　　And the fields beyond are yellow with corn,
　　　　The dog in our yard awakes with a yawn,
And yaps and yelps at the yellow moon.