在高考听力中，小词或习语是必考的，且又是考生最不容易掌握的。现从听力原文中精选了一些列子，方便考生复习掌握习语或小词。

1. a change of pace 节奏变换
You can’t do these chemistry experiments all day long. You certainly need a change of pace.
2. a far cry from 相距甚远
The published book is far cry from the early manuscript.
3. and how 的确
A: She’s a good dancer.
B: and how.
4. a matter of time 时间问题
It is only a matter of time.
5. a phone call away 一个电话之远，愿意过来帮忙。
If you need my help, do let me know. Just remember I am a phone call away.
6. a while back 不久以前
7. all along 一直 I knew it all along.
8. anything but 绝对不
I was anything but happy about going.
9. account for 解释
How do you account for it?
10. after all 到底
A: I’ve just seen the X-rays and your teeth look just fine,
B: I see. Then there is nothing to worry about after all.
11. allergic to 对|……过敏
Oh man! Something in this room is making my eyes itch. I must be allergic to something.