精聽建議：

先完整地把一條新聞聽一到三遍，爭取掌握大意。然后，一句一句精聽，力爭每句話都聽明白。遇到實在不懂的地方，再聽寫。

下面的文本材料中空缺部分里面要填的詞都很簡單，不過是一些值得注意的連讀或者典型的美式發音哦，有些語速比較快。試試看，你能不能全部寫對？

（參考文本，歡迎指出錯誤^^）

Lesson32 Life in the City and Country

Sam and Mabel Brown wish they lived on a farm. If they had a farm, they could raise animals and produce their own food. It is hard work, but Mr.and Mrs.Brown would enjoy the peace and quiet of being in the country.

And they could spend more time with their children. Linda could have her own horse, and Jimmy could go hunting and fishing with his father. ___(1)___ , if the Browns left the city, Jimmy and Linda would miss their friends. The Browns almost bought a farm several months ago, but it wasn't what they expected. ___(2)___ , it's hard to find a good piece of farmland at a reasonable price.

Elmer and Sarah Coggins have lived on a farm all their lives, and it hasn't been easy. In 1998 their house ___(3)___ . This year they have lost most of their corn and wheat crops because of bad weather. Sarah Coggins thinks it would be better if they moved to the city. Elmer could ___(4)___ working in his brother's supermarket, and she could open a bakery. She makes wonderful cakes and pies. If Elmer and Sarah moved to the city, they would make new friends and go out more often. But they would probably miss their farm. ___(5)___ , it's the only life they have ever known.

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