Spot dictation

经典题目操练：(听力教程P19)

New Zealand is a _________________ (1) lover’s paradise. What impresses me most is the _____________ (2) service system. We _________________ (3) and drove throughout the South Island ourselves. There are several international car-rental companies like Herz, Avis and Budget in around the island. You can make a reservation _______________ (4) the Internet. It is quite ________________ (5) to get and return the car. We started our driving in Christchurch and ____________ (6) in Dunedin seven days later.

_____________ (7) we could find local Visitor Information Centers in most areas. In it there are maps and _____________ (8) and brochures of local events and entertainment, information of accommodation and restaurant, bulletins of attractions and _______________ (9), gifts, souvenirs, stamps and phone cards. Also _______________ (10) with extensive local knowledge are available. They will answer any question you may have _____________ (11), and provide advice regarding local attractions, travel, and accommodation requirements.

Most Visitor Information Centers can make reservation for accommodation, and may also be able to ___________ （12）for travel, tours, accommodation and attractions. All the service is free. One lady there ______________ (13) helped us to book the Motel in Arrowtown when there was _____________ (14) in Queenstown. We were charged only NZ $ 1.50 and that was the long-distance call free. There was no_________________ (15) at all.

This New Zealand Visitor Information Network (VIN) is an __________________ (16) one. Therefore, the information provided here is _______________ (17). It is easy to recognize. Each center _______________（18）by the distinctive logo and a green letter “I”.

In the Dunedin Information Center we found a Souvenir Coin change machine. You can put all the left coins _________________ (19) NZ $ 2, then it will give you a two-dollar New Zealand coin as a souvenir. Quite_______________ (20).

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答 案

Spot dictation:

1. nature

2. efficient

3. rent a car

4. through

5. convenient

6. stopped

7. Fortunately

8. guidebooks

9. activities

10. friendly staff

11. with patience

12. make direct bookings

13. once

14. no vacancy

15. extra spending

16. official

17. reliable

18. is identified

19. up to

20. interesting