英语听力练习高级训练03：二手汽车交易

本集英语听力练二手汽车如何进行交易。听力文本和MP3皆来自esl-lab，供非英语国家练习英语使用的高级级听力练习材料。你也来练练吧。

英语听力练习题目： Used Cars A Great Car Deal

1. How old is the minivan the woman is looking at?

A. three years old

B. five years old

C. seven years old

2. What is the vehicle's mileage?

A. 55,000 miles

B. 65,000 miles

C. 75,000 miles

3. What is the problem with the minivan's door?

A. It has several scratches in it.

B. It will not open properly.

C. It is missing the door handle.

4. What is one thing the extended warranty would NOT cover on the vehicle according to the conversation?

A. a faulty oil pump

B. a malfunctioning gage

C. a worn out brake drum

5. If the manager lowered the price as the salesman suggests, what would the final price be?

A. $15,475

B. $15,575

C. $15,675

答案：

1. three years old

2. 75,000 miles

3. It will not open properly.

4. a worn out brake drum

5. $15,575

英语听力原文：

Car Salesman: Oh. Hi there. A beauty, isn't she?

Woman: Well . . .

Car Salesman: Do you want to take her a test ride?

Woman: Well . . . Um. How old is it?

Car Salesman: Well, it's only three years old?

Woman: And what's the mileage?

Car Salesman: Uh, let me check. Oh yes. 75,000 miles.

Woman: 75,000 miles? That's quite a bit for a car that's only three years old.

Car Salesman: Well, once you're in the driver's seat, you'll fall in love with her. Get in.

Woman: Ugh . . . Uh, I can't seem to get the door open. [Ah, it's okay.] It could be broken.

Car Salesman: Ah, just give her a little tap. Ugh. Now she's opened.

Woman: Great. A door I have to beat up to open.

Car Salesman: Hey. Get in and start her up.

[Woman tries to start the car . . .]

Car Salesman: [Um] Well, it's probably the battery. I know she has enough gas in her, and I had our mechanic check her out just yesterday. Try it again.

Woman: Uh. It sounds a little rough to me. [Well . . .] How much is this minivan anyway?

Car Salesman: Oh. It's a real bargain today and tomorrow only at $15,775, plus you get the extended warranty covering defects, wear, and tear beyond the normal maintenance on the vehicle for an extra $500 for the next 30,000 miles. [Oh . . .] with a few minor exclusions.

Woman: Like . . . ?

Car Salesman: Well, I mean, it covers everything except for the battery, and light bulbs, and brake drums, exhaust system, trim and moldings, upholstery and carpet, paint, tires . . . Well, a short list, you know.

Woman: Uh. Well, almost $16,000 is a little out of my price range, plus the seats covers are torn a little.

Car Salesman: Well, hey, I might be able to talk the manager into lowering the price another two hundred dollars, but that's about all.

Woman: No thanks. I think I'll just keep looking.

英语单词短语：

mileage n. 英里数 (noun): the distance traveled in miles equal to 1.6 kilometres

- This car gets great gas mileage in the city.

tap (verb) 轻敲;轻打;装上嘴子 : to hit lightly and often repeatedly

- I tapped on the door, but no one answered.

extended (verbal adjective)lengthy, extensive

v. 延长;扩充(extend的过去分词)

adj. 延伸的;扩大的;长期的;广大的

- He has driven his car for an extended period of time without any problems.

warranty (noun) n. 保证;担保;授权;(正当)理由: guarantee

- There is a limited guarantee on parts and labor in case the car breaks down.

defects (noun) n. 缺点;瑕疵;不合格品(defect的复数) : flaws, mistakes, faults

- The company decided to recall the car because defects were discovered in the engine's cooling system.

upholstery (noun)n. 家具装饰用品业;垫衬物 : a covering often used on furniture or car seats

- The upholstery on these seats needs to be replaced.