英语听力练习中级训练05：匿名戒酒会

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英语听力练习题目：Alcoholics Anonymous

1. What is one effect of Dave's alcoholism?

A. He is in danger of losing his job.

B. He gets his friends drunk.

C. He might lose his girlfriend.

2. Lisa thinks that Dave's friends __________.

A. are buying him alcohol illegally

B. are driving while drunk

C. are getting him to attend parties

3. According to Dave's sister, a good friend is a person who _____.

A. spends time with you in their free time

B. gives you money and other things you need

C. openly shares their opinions and thoughts

4. One of things that Dave can accomplish by attending Alcoholics Anonymous is to _________.

A. meet people dealing with similar problems

B. undergo free drug testing to check his progress

C. get professional medical advice

5. At the end of the conversation, Dave decides to _________.

A. seek professional help

B. continue his drinking habits

C. ignore his sister's advice

答案：

1. He might lose his girlfriend.

2. are getting him to attend parties

3. openly shares their opinions and thoughts

4. meet people dealing with similar problems

5. ignore his sister`s advice

英语听力原文：

Dave's Sister: Hey, Dave. Can we talk for a minute?

Dave: Sure about what? I'm kind of busy, but yeah . . .

Dave's Sister: Well, . . . .um, well, I'm not sure what to say, but um . . .

Dave: Come on. come on.

Dave's Sister: Well, . . .

Dave: What is it? I've never known my sister to be at a loss for words.

Dave's Sister: Well, you know Dave. I've got to be honest. I'm getting really, really concerned about your drinking.

Dave: What are you talking about?

Dave's Sister: Well, uh, it's . . .

Dave: Can't a person just have a few drinks without people getting on their case? I mean, first, Dad, then you!

Dave's Sister: Dave, Dave. No seriously. Listen, Dave. You're my brother. I love you, but you've had two DUIs, you lost your last job because you showed up drunk, your girlfriend's going to dump you because you're drinking too much. Dave.

Dave: You don't understand. I have it under control.

Dave's Sister: Dave, you don't.

Dave: That was the old me.

Dave's Sister: Dave. You got your last DUI three weeks ago. You can't keep doing this. Dave, you're going to kill someone.

Dave: I thought . . .

Dave's Sister: You might kill yourself.

Dave: I thought siblings there, were there to support each other, and that's not what you're doing right now.

Dave's Sister: Dave. I love you, and I'm trying to help you. I really care about you. And these friends that you hang out with . . . they're not friends. A friend is a person who is honest and frank with you, not these so-called buddies you've got that encourage you to go and buy booze for any old party.

Dave: You just know them like I don't. I mean . . .

Dave's Sister: I know them well enough. Come on. Wake up. These guys are dragging you down.

Dave: I've had enough.

Dave's Sister: No, no. Listen. The truth hurts; it stings. Listen. I know. I've seen what's happening to you, and look, there's . . .

Dave: You don't understand.

Dave's Sister: You know what? AA. Alcoholics Anonymous. You can go there and you can meet with other people, and they can help you be sober.

Dave: That's for people who have problems.

Dave's Sister: You've got problems, Dave. AA. There's no membership fees, anyone can attend, the meetings are very confidential. I'll even go with you. I'll help you. What do you say? Come on.

Dave: Right. Like I said, I'm in control. I just need more time to deal with this. It just takes a little bit more time.

Dave's Sister: Dave. How long? You can't do this alone. You're not doing it.

Dave: No, I'm done. You'll see, you'll see.

Dave's Sister: Dave, No. I can't . . . it'll kill me if there's another DUI, an accident, something, I'm really worried, Dave.

Dave: I'm done, I'm done. I don't want to talk about this anymore.

英语单词短语：

be at a loss for words 不知说什么好 (idiom): not knowing what to say

- My parents are at a loss (for words) to know how to help my younger sister with the drug addiction.

get on someone's case 批评某人 (idiom): criticize or give someone a hard time

- If you don't get on his case for speeding, he'll end up causing a serious accident.

dump someone 抛弃的人(verb): end a relationship

- Sarah decided to dump her boyfriend because he was involved in self-destructive behaviors.

siblings n. 兄弟姐妹;同科 (noun): brothers or sisters

- Many siblings experience problems as they grow up.

frank adj. 坦白的，直率的;老实的 (adjective): direct or open

- You often have to be frank with people who are struggling with serious financial problems, so you can help them get out of debt.

booze n. 酒;酒宴 (noun): alcohol (informal)

- They were giving out booze at that party to kids who were drinking illegally.

confidential adj. 机密的;表示信任的;获信任的 (adjective): private

- Marriage therapists always keep conversations confidential, so you don't have to worry that your problems don't become the gossip of the town.