1. 当我们气喘吁吁赶到那里时，记录影片已经开始了半小时。
   When __________, the documentary had been on for half an hour.
2. 与地震相比而言，近来核泄漏对日本人产生更坏的影响。
   Compared with the earthquake , the nuclear leak __________ the people in Japan recently.
3. 你能否向我解释一下，为什么我的电脑经常出故障？
   Can you explain to me __________?
4. 他经常怀疑是否值得如此勤奋学习。
    He often doubts whether __________.
5. 非常感谢为我们提供了这么多宝贵的建议。
   Thanks for __________.
6. 你做练习越细心，你犯错误就越少。
    The more carefully you do the exercises, __________.

        Many people always say that listening to spoken English is too hard for them. But if you don't
understand what people are saying, how can you talk with them? It may be difficult, but learning by
listening is necessary. It can be done.
        As we know, different people have different pronunciations of the same word. Standard (标准)
pronunciation is important for English speaking as well as for listening. In China, people from one area
may not understand what people from another area are saying because of the different Chinese dialects
(方言). Standard Chinese pronunciation can help people from different places understand each other easily. 
        It is the same with English. If your pronunciation is not standard, it is as hard for other people to
understand you as it is for you to understand them.
        If you want to learn how to listen to English, the following ways are helpful.
        Get some good books with tapes. Do the exercises, from the simple to the difficult, step by step.
        You can also watch English-language films, listen to English-language radio and TV programmes.
        Try to listen every day, even if only for a few minutes. At first you may understand few words.
Don't give up. Just listen.
        Remember to red and speak English every day. It will help you a lot. Every day, spend an hour
reading English. Finally you will notice that you're making progress.
        Talk to English-speaking people as often as possible. They will speak more slowly with you, use
simple words and use body language to help you understand them. Don't be afraid to talk to them. They
won't mind because they may have more trouble to make themselves understood in Chinese.
1. Is it possible for people to learn English by listening?
    ________________________________________________
2. What do you have to do when you talk with English-speaking people?
    ________________________________________________
3. Why is standard English very important?
    ________________________________________________
4. How many ways does the writer talk about to practise listening?
    ________________________________________________
5. When do you feel easier to understand English-speaking people?
    ________________________________________________

1.  Could you please s________ the floor?
2.  Lucy h _______traveling by plane,  but she likes taking the train.
3.  I like to do c ________,such as cleaning,  washing.
4.  —Do you like to do the l_______?
    —No, I don't.  Washing is boring.
5.  My father isn't free now.  He's having a________(会议).