英語專業(yè)四級聽力周計劃：對話理解真題7

M: What are you reading , Bill?

W: It's this week's New Scientist, why?

M: I was just wondering -- it looks interesting, but I've never actaully read it myself.

It's for real scientists.

Or can ordinary people like me understand it?

M: Oh, it's for anyone, really.

It usually has articles and stories about current affairs, about science, as well as papers about new developments in research.

I'm reading about a new telephone that allows you to see the person you're speaking to, as well as hear him.

W: Oh, I've heard about it.

Is it on the market yet?

Can I buy one?

M: No, not this one.

But the company has made other models to try out on business.

This one is special, because its color and the image is moving.

W: Oh, that's interesting.

M: You see the first video phones, that's what they called, were made in Japan.

But they can only show a still back and white iamge.

So this video phone is much better than that.

Mind you, I'm not sure I'd want one, would you?

W: Well, no, I don't think I would.

I'd be it costs a lot of money.

Does it say how much it costs?

M: Yes.

The early black and white ones cost several hunderd pounds, but the one the story is about costs several thousand pounds.

W: Mm.why does anybody want one, do you think?

M: Business organizations that need to frequently contact overseas organizations would want it.

It's like a face-to-face conversation, so maybe a lot of overseas travel can be avoided.

W: Yes, I suppose so.