研究生公共英语听说(下)原文LESSON 5(B)
新世纪研究生公共英语教材听说(下)第二版听力原文及答案(完整版)
新世纪研究生公共英语教材听说(下)第二版听力原文及答案Table of ContentsLESSON ONE Resources and Energy (1)PART A (1)PART B (2)Passage I: (2)Passage II: (3)Part D (4)Lesson Two Crime and Punishment (4)Part A (4)Part B (6)Passage I (6)Passage II (7)Passage III (8)Part D (8)Lesson Three Computers and the Internet (9)Part A (9)Part B (10)Passage I (10)Passage II (11)Passage III (12)Part D (12)LESSON FOUR Finance (13)PART A (13)Part B (14)Passage I (14)Passage II. Functions of Money (15)Passage III Credit Cards (16)Part D (16)LESSON FIVE Places to See in Britain (17)Part A (17)Part B (18)Passage I: (18)Passage Ⅱ: (19)Part D (20)LESSON SIX Education (20)Part A (20)Part B (21)Passage I SAT Examination (21)PART II Medical Education (22)LESSON SEVEN Business (23)Part A (23)Part B (25)Passage I How to Increase Business Profits (25)Passage Two (26)LESSON EIGHT Aspects of Life (27)Part A (27)Part B (29)PASSAGE I Tax (29)PASSAGE II Religion (30)LESSON NINE College Life (31)PART A (31)PART B (33)PASSAGE I College Search (33)PASSAGE II How to Get a Master's degree (34)LESSON TEN Women (35)PART A (35)PART B (37)PASSAGE I Women in Southern Europe (37)PASSAGE II American Women (38)LESSON ELEVEN Famous People (39)PART A (39)PART B (41)PASSAGE I William Jefferson Clinton (41)PASSAGE II William Shakespeare (42)LESSON TWELVE Culture (44)PART A (44)Part B (45)Passage I Beijing’s Hutongs (45)Passage II The White Wedding Dress (47)LESSON THIRTEEN Science and Technology (48)PART A (48)PART B (50)PASSAGE I Cloning Mount Vernon's Trees (50)PASSAGE II Dinosaur Noses (50)LESSON FOURTEEN Sports (51)PART A (51)PART B (53)Passage I The Famous Bicycle Racer (53)PASSAGE II The Williams Sisters (54)LESSON FIFTEEN Reform and Development (55)PART A (55)PART B (57)Passage I (57)Passage II (58)LESSON 1 Resources and EnergyPART A1.W: Could you mail these letters for me, please?M: More letters? Your friends are going to be very happy to hear from you.Q: What does the man imply about the woman?She is written a lot of letters recently2.W: Does Professor Ford always come to class?M: Is ice cold?Q: What do you learn about Professor Ford?She never misses class3.W: Would you have some time this week to go over these questions with me?M: How does tomorrow sound?Q: What does the man mean?They can work together the next day4.M: Hey? John! John!W: Save your breath. He's out of earshot.Q: What is true about John, according to the woman?John is too far away to hear5. W: You only have water to serve your guests?M: This isn't just water. This is imported mineral water.Q: What is the implication of the woman?The guests don’t want to be served water6. M: Could I borrow a twenty to tide me over till payday next Tuesday?W: You are in luck. I just cashed the check.Q: What will the woman probably do next?Lend the man some money7. M: Jean, didn't you get my messages? I left two on your answering machine.W: Hmm? Oh, sorry, Tom. I've been meaning to get back in touch with you. It just slipped my mind.Q: Why didn’t the woman return the man’s calls?She forgot to call him8. W: I'm sorry, sir, but you're allowed only one piece of luggage on the plane. You'll have to check in one of your suitcases at the package counter.M: Actually, one of these belongs to the woman up ahead. I'm just giving her a hand. Q: Why is the man carrying an extra suitcase?The extra suitcase he is carrying belongs to someone else9. W: We need to drive to the city tonight, but the doctor said this medicine might make me drowsy.M: In that case, I'd better drive.Q: What does the man think the woman should do?Avoid driving after taking her medicine10. M: Look at all the pollution going into the air from those factories. Do you think they'll ever get under control?W: With the new laws and social awareness, we'll turn things around.Q: What does the woman predict will happen?The situation will improve with the new changes11. W: Aren't you cold? Why aren't you wearing a jacket?M: I overslept this morning, so I ran out of the house without listening to the forecast.Q: Why isn’t the man wearing a jacket?He did not know it would be cold12. M: prof. Jones, last night when I was putting the finishing touches on my paper that electrical storm completely wiped out my computer files. Do you think I could have another day to retype it?W: I'm sorry, Steven. I’m leaving for a conference tomorrow, and I'll be away for 2 weeks. I suppose you could send it to me there.Q: What will the professor probably allow the student to do?Mail her the paper after the deadline13. W: Do you know if Mary has come by the office this morning?M: I just got here myself, so I'm not the one to ask.Q: What does the woman want to know?She wants to know if mart has come by this morning14. M: I really enjoyed that TV special about "wealth" last night. Did you get to home in time to see it?W: Well, yes. But I wish I could have stayed awake long enough to see the whole thing.Q: What does the woman mean?She fell asleep before the program ended15. W: Take two of these pills three times a day and you shouldn't take them on an empty stomach.M: What if I don't have an appetite?Q: What can be inferred about the man?He may not be able to wake upPART BPassage I:The population of the world has been increasing faster and faster. In 10,000 B.C., there were probably 10 million people. In A.D. 1, there were 300 million. It took 1750 years for the population to reach 625 million, a little more than double the A.D. 1 figure. In 1990, there were 5.3 billion people. By the year 2000, the world'spopulation was over 6 billion, and by 2050, it is expected to reach 10 billion. Does the earth have enough natural resources to support this many people? Different scientists give different answers to this question. Some say that there are enough resources to support more than 6 billion people. However, the richest countries, with a small percentage of the world's population, use most of the resources. If these resources could be distributed more equally around the world, there would be enough for everyone. Other scientists say that we must limit population growth because our resources are limited. Only 10 percent of the earth's land can be used for farming and another 20 percent for raising animals. It is possible to increase the amount of farmland, but only a little. Some land in developing countries could be more productive if people started using modern farming methods, but this would not increase worldwide production by much, We all know that there is a limited amount of petroleum. There are also limits to the amounts of metals. There is a limit to the amount of water we can use since most of the earth's water is salt water, and most of the fresh water is frozen at the North and South Poles. It is difficult to say how many people the earth can support, but it will help everyone if we can limit population growth before serious shortages develop. The problem is how to do it.1.Between 1990 and 2000, what changes did the world population have?It had increased by almost a billion2.According to some scientists, which of the following is true?The world’s resources are adequate but not evently distributed3.Why can't most of the earth's water be used?It is mostly salt or frozen at the North and South Poles4.In developing countries, what does the use of medern farming methods result in?5. According to the author, what can you infer from the passage?II 1.There were probably 10 million people.2.It is expected to be 10 billion.3.If the resources could be distributed more equally around the world, there would be enoueh for everyone.4.Only 10 percent.5. It is how to limit population growth.Passage II:Fresh water, life itself, has never come easy in the Middle East. Ever since the Old Testament when God punished man with 40 days and 40 nights of rain, water supplies here have been dwindling. The rainfall only comes in winter and drains quickly through the semiarid land, leaving the soil to bake and to thirst for next November. The region's accelerating population growth, expanding agriculture, industrialization, and higher living standards demand more fresh water. Drought and pollution limit its availability. War and mismanagement squander it. Nations like Israel and Jordan are swiftly sliding into that zone where they are using all the water resources available to them. They have only 15 to 20 years left before theiragriculture, and ultimately their food security, is threatened. Even amid the scarcity there are haves and have-nots. Compared with the United States, which has a freshwater potential of 10,000 cubic meters a year for each citizen. Iraq has 5,500. Turkey has 4,000, and Syria has little more than 2,800. Egypt's potential is only 1,100. Israel has 460, and Jordan has less than 260. But these are not firm figures, because upstream use of river water can dramatically alter the potential downstream. Scarcity is only one element of the Middle East’s water crisis. Inefficiency is another, as is the reluctance of some water-poor nations to change priorities from agriculture to less water-intensive enterprises. Some experts suggest that if these nations would share both water technology and resources, they could satisfy the region's population, currently 159 million. But in this patchwork of ethnic and religious rivalries, the water crisis is not a clear-cut issue. It is entangled in the politics that keep people from trusting and seeking help from one another. Here, where water, like truth, is precious, each nation tends to find its own water and supply its own truth.1. When does the rainfall come in the Middle East?2. What is the cause of the water crisis?3. How many years are left for Israel and Jordan before their agriculture is threatened?4. What is the current population in the Middle East according to the passage?5. According to some experts' suggestion, what should the nations do in order to avoid a water crisis ?II 1) 10,000 2) 5,500 4) More than 2,8003) 4,000 5) Egypt 6) 460 7) Less than 260 Part D1) award, 3) profit, 5) dedication, 7) moment, 9) physical, 11) conflict, 13)worth, 15) heart, 17) compassion, 19) lust,2) glory, 4) trust, 6) significance, 8) anguish, 10) spirit, 12) alone, 14) room, 16) honor, 18) curse, 20) valueLESSON 2 Crime and PunishmentPart A1.M: Hello?W: Hello. This is Dr. Grey's office. We are calling to remind you of your 4:15 appointment for your annual checkup tomorrow.M: Oh, thanks. It's a good thing you called. I thought it was 4:15 today.Q: Why is the office calling the man?2. W: How wonderful! You won the scholarship. Can you believe it?M: No. It's almost too good to be true.Q: What does the man mean?3. W: Excuse me, Professor Davidson. But I was hoping to talk to you about my class project for economics.M: I have a class in a few minutes. Why don't you come and see me during office hours tomorrow?Q: When will the woman discuss her project with Professor Davidson?4. M: How are you feeling? W: The stuff the nurse gave me seemed to have helped. But it's making me awfully drowsy.Q: What do you learn about the woman?5. M: Bill Smith has volunteered to write a summary of the proposals we've agreed on. W: Will I have a chance to review it?Q: What does the woman want to know?6.M: The view is spectacular. Could you take a picture of me with the mountains in the background?W: I'm afraid I just ran out of film.Q: What problem does the woman have?7. W: Excuse me, we're ready to order now.M: I'll be with you in just a minute.Q: What does the man mean?8. W: I think I forgot my umbrella. Did you notice if it is raining outside?M: Yeah, it is. And I just realized I left my car window open.Q: What will the man probably do next?9. W: How does your daughter like her new school?M: Fine. She seems to have made new friends in no time.Q: What can be inferred about the man's daughter?10. W: There's an article here in this magazine you might find interesting. It's about buying running shoes.M: If it's not chemistry and it's not on the final exam, I can't read it now.Q: What is the man probably doing?11. M: You're washing your car even on vacation. It makes me feel guilty.W: You shouldn’t, it’s just that I have nothing better to do at this moment.Q: What do you think of the woman?12. M: My doctor told me I need to go for some expensive treatments for my injured knee.W: Are you sure? Maybe you need a second opinion.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?13. W: Hello. Could you fit me in for an appointment today? I need a stylist who is good at cutting curly hair.M: Julia is good at that. She is the owner. How about noon?Q: What will the woman probably do?14. W: There's nothing I like more than a good mystery novel when I've got some spare time.M: I like to read, too. But I prefer non-fiction, history, social commentary and stuff like that.Q: What does the man imply?15. M: I'm not an expert, but that noise in your refrigerator doesn't sound good. Maybe you should call and have it checked out.W: You're right. And I suppose I've put it off long enough.Q: What will the woman probably do?Part BPassage IPurse snatching is an increasingly common crime. There are estimated 50 to 100 purse snatchings each month in the New York City subways, the number often swinging widely because of the depredations of a single teenager. When such a professional is in custody, the snatches can decrease by more than 50 a month. One of the favored techniques is to stand between two subway cars and, as a train starts pulling out of the station, reach out and pull free a woman's purse.Recently, a crime analysis officer for the New York Police Department found that purse stealing in Manhattan's top restaurants was up 35 percent over the previous year. When a woman puts her purse on an empty chair at a table or at her feet beside her chair, she is inviting a purse snatcher to take it. Purse snatchers often work in pairs. When a target in a restaurant is seen, one of them will create some kind of disturbance to gain the victim's attention. While the woman is looking away from her table, the actual snatcher will lift the purse. A popular technique is for the thief to carry an umbrella with the curved handle down. The umbrella handle suddenly hooks the bag and in an instant it is on the thief's wrist, or under the coat over his arm if he is a man, and on its way out of the restaurant. Police advise that women in restaurants keep their purse either on their laps or on the floor between their legs.Other purse snatchers who operate in theaters are called "seat tippers", victimizing women who put their purses down on a neighboring empty seat. Others specialize in snatching purses from ladies' rooms. When a woman is in a toilet stall, her purse should never be placed on the floor or hung on the coat hook on the door. Thieves simply dive under the door and grab the purse on the floor, or stand on the toilet in the next stall and reach over and take the purse off the hook. The snatcher has enough time to escape since the victim can't immediately pursue the thief.I. 1. When does the number of purse snatchings decrease most dramatically?2. Where does a purse snatcher like to commit crimes in subway stations?3. When women are in restaurants, where are they advised to put their purses?4. What does a thief often use to snatch purses in restaurants?5. According to this passage, where does purse snatching not usually occur?II. crime analysis officer; take it; purses; in pairs; top restaurants; an empty chair; to some kind of disturbance; coat hook; snatching never be placed; in the next stall; enough time to escapePassage IIOn the afternoon of July4,1995, Mrs.Beatrice Weinberger brought her one-month old baby back from an outing. She left the pram outside her house and hurried inside to get the baby a clean nappy. When she returned a few moments later, the pram was empty and a scrawled note was lying where her baby had been. The note said: "Attention. I badly need money, and can't get it any other way. Don't tell the police about this, otherwise I will kill the baby." "Just put $2,000 in small bills in a brown envelope, and place it next to the road lamp at the corner of Albamarle Rd. at exactly 10 o'clock tomorrow (Thursday) morning." "If everything goes smooth, I will bring the baby back and leave him on the same corner 'safe and happy' at exactly 12 noon. No excuse, I can not wait! Your baby-sitter." Despite the kidnapper's warning, Mrs. Weinbarger contacted the police. A small parcel containing broken pieces of newspaper was placed on the comer the following morning. But the kidnapper did not show up. He failed to keep two other” appointments" with the Weinbergers, and left a second note signed "Your baby-sitter'. By then, the police felt that the baby was no longer alive. The FBI was called in, and the handwriting experts set to work to try to track down the kidnapper. In both notes an unusual z-shaped stroke was placed at the front of the y in words such as "money" and "baby". Starting with the New York State Police Office, the experts spent the next six weeks carefully going over local records at police offices, factories, hotels, clubs and schools and examining handwriting samples and comparing them with the writing on the kidnapper's notes. Then, in the middle of August, the experts' hard efforts paid off. The handwriting of John Rush Blake matched that of the kidnapper's, especially in the peculiar formation of the y's. Not long after, John Blake was arrested for making illegal alcohol. On being shown the handwriting samples, he confessed to kidnapping the baby. He told the police that he had left the baby alive and well in a nearby park on the day after the kidnapping. But when officers hurried to the place, all they found was the baby's dead body. The criminal was later put into New York's Sing Sing Prison. Even if John Blake had tried to disguise his handwriting he would still have been caught. No matter how hard someone may try to disguise his handwriting characteristics, the "individuality" of the writer shows through, the very angle at which he or she holds a pen, the way a t is crossed and an i is dotted, the height and size of capital and small letters, the amount of space between words, the use (or misuse) of punctuation marks. All these can identify a person as surely as fingerprints.I. 1. What happened to Mrs. Weinberger on the afternoon of July 4th, 1995?2. According to the message left by the kidnapper, on what condition could Mrs. Weinberger have her baby back?3. What did Mrs. Weinberger do after reading the note?4. How did the FBI catch the criminal?5. Which of the following words can best describe people's handwriting characteristics?II. 1. ( T ) When Mrs. Weinberger came back from an outing something terriblehappened to her.2. ( T ) Someone kidnapped her baby because he lacked money.3. ( F ) The kidnapper did not confess to die kidnapping of the baby in the face of the handwriting sample.4. ( T ) It was the handwriting expert that broke the case.5. ( F ) At last, the police found the baby and he was safe and happy.Passage III.Timothy McVaigh placed a powerful bomb near a federal government building in Oklahoma City in 1995. The explosion killed 168 people, including 19 children. Arguments are increasing in the United States both for and against the death penalty. The increasing death penalty debate is caused by the planned execution of convicted murderer McVeigh. He is to be the first person executed by the federal government since 1963. 38 states permit the death sentence. Last year 85 people were executed in the United States. Recent public opinion studies show that more than 75 percent of Americans supper McVeigh's execution. These include many Americans who usually oppose the death sentence. Kent Scheidegger is with the Criminal Justice Legal Foundation in Califomia. It is a victim's rights organization that supports the death penalty. Mr. Scheidegger says McVeigh is a perfect example of why there is a need for a federal death penalty. He says anything less than the death of McVeigh would show a complete lack of justice. Groups opposed to the death penalty say the approval of the execution of McVeigh does not show an increase in general public support for the death penalty. Opinion studies show that support for the death penalty has decreased. Studies show 77 percent of Americans supported it five years ago, now only about 63 percent do, Opponents of the death penalty have always argued that it was unfair. They say poor people who can not pay for good legal help receive the death penalty more often than others. And they say courts order the death penalty more often when the accused is a member of a racial minority group.Part D1)generous 2)company 3)hospitality 4)reception 5)reputation6)anniversary7)suspicion 8)mutual 9)vastest10)communication 11)commerce 12)contact 13)1975 14)openness 15)potential 16)secure 17)lure 18)astonish 19)reach 20)confidentLESSON 3 Computers and the Internet Part A1.M: This report is due tomorrow. Would you be able to work on it with me tonight? W: Unfortunately, I have another commitment.Q: What is the woman saying?2. W: I wonder where the books I ordered are. I expected to receive the package several days ago.M: Maybe you'd better check it out with the company. They could be temporarily out of stock.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?3. M: I just have to type this last page and then I'm through.W: By then, I'll be done, too.Q: What can be learned about the woman?4. W: Did you read the editorial in the paper about the mayor's speech?M: I sure did. But I think they twisted the meaning of what he said.Q: What does the man say about the editorial?5. W: Why don't we go to see a movie tonight? A good comedy might cheer you up. M: I would. But the reason that I've been so down is all this work I have to do.Q: What can be inferred about the man?6. W: So, are you going to see the students' play tonight?M: I doubt it. I'm still getting over the flu.Q: What is true about the man?7. M: Gordon needs to find another place to live. The apartment he rents now has been sold to a new owner.W: He'd better start looking right away. When all the students come back in a few weeks, he won't find any near the campus.Q: What does the woman suggest Gordon do?8. W: Mind if I borrow your Spanish workbook?M: Not as long as I have it back in time to take to class this evening.Q: What does the man mean?9. W: You don't believe in diets, do you?M: There is nothing wrong with them per se but they have to be combined with exercise to do any good.Q: What is the man's attitude towards diets ?10. W: I don't know which color folder to use, white or brown.M: What difference does it make? It's the content that's important.Q: What is the implication of the man?11. W: You know, I've heard that Professor Martin's Introduction to Chemistry class is too demanding for first year students. They say it's the most difficult course for graduate students.M: Yeah, but a lot of students will tell you otherwise. Go talk to anyone who has gone to an advanced course, like Organic Chemistry, or who studied chemistry in graduate school. They're really glad they started out with Professor Martin.Q: What does the man imply about Professor Martin?12. W: Hey, Mark. Have you been able to sell your old piano, yet?M: Hmm, you were right. Just posting notices on bulletin boards at a couple of supermarkets wasn't enough. I think I'll have to place an advertisement in the local newspaper.Q: Which of the following is true according to the conversation?13. W: I'm amazed that you still haven't gotten to know your neighbors.M: They tend to keep to themselves.Q: Why hasn't the man gotten to know his neighbors?14. W: Hi! Um, I think something is wrong with the washing machine. It works, and I just did my laundry, but it makes some strange noises. Maybe you should call someone to fix it.M: Oh, don't worry. Someone from the repair shop is already on the way over to take a look at it.Q: What is the implication of the man?15. W: It's so thoughtful of you to offer to drop me off at the train station. Are you sure it's not out of your way?M: Not at all. The station is really close to where I'm going.Q: What can be learned about the man?Part BPassage IThe Application of Computers in Education The best method for improving educational standards is to utilize every tool available, including state-of-the-art technology. Computers and the internet have expanded the way in which information can be delivered to the students of today. Today's networking technologies provide a valuable opportunity to practise new learning techniques. Educators are discovering that computers are facilitating learning. Computer-based communications, or telecommunications, can offer many educational opportunities; therefore, educators will need to adapt current teaching methods to incorporate this new media into the classroom. Computers have made a fundamental impact on most industries, providing a competitive advantage that has come to be essential to many businesses. Therefore, schools must also use technology to improve the educational process. School systems often consider purchasing a computer network, and justify its purchase by applying it to routine administrative tasks, such as attendance records and grading. While these tasks are very important, they only show a small part of what technology can do for a school. Technology must go further than simply keeping attendance; it must focus on keeping students interested and productive. Since computers and the Internet haveexpanded the ways in which education can be delivered to students, it is currently possible to engage in "distance education" through the Internet. Distance education involves audio and video links between teachers and students in remote areas. Video conferencing allows groups to communicate with each other. Desktop video conferencing promises to bring students together from geographic and cultural distances face to face via computer. Not only will the teacher talk to the students, but the students will be able to interact with each other. This will make students more interested in learning.I. 1. According to the passage, what are educators discovering?2. What do schools usually purchase computer networks for?3. According to the author, what should computers be mainly used for?4. Which of the following is NOT a feature of video conferencing?5. Which of the following is true according to the passage?II. fundamental impact; be essential; improve the educational process; justify its purchase; attendance records; what technology can doPassage IIE-Commerce The Internet, as a means for commerce, did not become reality until the 1990s. Before this time, it was mainly a tool for the army, and a research device for some American universities. Its popularity grew when it proved to be a fast and efficient means to conduct long distance transactions, as well as an effective way to distribute information. The first advantage that e-commerce possesses is speed. With increased speeds of communication, the delivery time is expedited and that makes the whole transaction from start to finish more efficient. Also, you can find practically any product available for sale on the Internet. Even more significant is the fact that information appearing on the Internet can be changed rapidly. This gives business owners the ability to inform customers of any changes to the service that they are offering. The second advantage of electronic commerce is the opportunity it offers to save on costs. By using the Internet, marketing, distribution, personnel, phone, postage and printing costs, among many others, can be reduced. You can start doing business in cyberspace for as little as $100. The savings, therefore, are tremendous. These funds can then be diverted to marketing and advertising your product or service. Cyberspace knows no national boundaries. That means you can do business all over the world as easily as you can in your own neighborhood. Since the Internet connects everyone in cyberspace, information is transmitted at the speed of sound or the speed of light, depending on your connection. Either way, distance becomes meaningless, which enables you to link to nearly anyone on the globe, and anyone on the globe can link to you. The ability to establish links makes doing business on the Internet attractive to customers in any part of the world. A potential source of trouble is customer concerns with privacy and security. Anything sent over the Internet is sent through several different computers before it reaches its final destination. The concern regarding Internet security and privacy is that unscrupulous hackers can capture credit card or check account data as it is transferred or break into。
新世纪研究生英语听说(下)原文LESSON 12(B)
LESSON TWEL VECulturePART A1.W: I want to play tennis tomorrow, but I didn't bring myracket with me this weekend. Do you have one I couldborrow?M: I do. But it has a broken string.Q: What is the wo man’ problem?2.M: Sorry, but I can’t go and have a cup of coffee with younow. I’ve done only half of the readings for thephilosophy class tomorrow.W: I thought I was a slow reader.Q: What does the woman mean?3.M: I broke my ankle last Tuesday, and now I have to be oncrutches for six weeks.W: I'm sorry to hear that. Is there anything I can do for you?Q: What happened to the man?4. W: Why didn't you call me last night like you were supposedto?M: I did. Your line was busy.Q: What did the man try to do last night?5. M: Sue, would you like a sandwich or something?W: Oh, please don't bother. I can get something later.Q: What does the woman mean?6. M: This looks like the way to Susan's house, but I don't know.I wish I'd written down the directions.W: At this rate, we'll be lucky to get there in time for dessert.Q: What does the woman imply?7. W: So, did you pick up that orange juice for me like you saidyou would?M: I meant to, but I was short on cash. I'll be going back later, though, after I stop by the bank, if you can waitthat long.Q: What does the man imply he will do?8. M: That's a great dress, Cindy. I don't think I've ever seen youwear it before.W: Oh, I haven't. It's just been at the back of my closet. Mysister gave it to me ages ago and I had totally forgottenabout it.Q: Why hasn’t the woman worn the dress before?9.W: Just look at this apartment, Karen. What a mess! Yourstuff is all over. How does your roommate put up with it. W: I know. I haven't been doing my share this week, but I have three reports due on Friday and I haven't evenstarted one of them.Q: What can be inferred about Karen?10. W: I wish we had better stuff to read for our literature class.That novel she assigned us is so boring.M: Really? I started it yesterday afternoon and I couldn'tput it down until I finished it.Q: How does the man like the novel?11.W: Wow. You seem to be in a really good mood today.What's the secret?M: Don't know. I guess some mornings you wake up feeling great, some mornings you don't.Q: What does the man mean?12. W: If you're planning to take the train when you leave nextFriday, remember that I drive right past the station on myway home from campus.M: Say, I think I'll take you up on that.Q: What will the man probably do next Friday?13.M: I need to ask John about the Chemistry assignment fortomorrow, but his phone has been busy for the last hourand a half. Who could he be talking to for so long?W: It may not be him, you know. It could be one of his housemates. Why don't you just go over there if it'simportant?Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?14.W: Jim, I don't know if you know this, but I've decided torun for class president, and I was wondering if I ... , if Icould count on your vote.M: Oh. Maybe if you'd asked me sooner but my roommate is running too, and I've already promised him my support.Q: What will the man probably do?15.M: I might argue with some of the details, but I basicallyagree with this author's thesis about managing theeconomy.W: Sure, it sounds great in theory. My concern is whether it applies in practice.Q: What i s the woman’ implication?PART BPassage I:Beijing’s HutongsA hutong is an ancient city alley typical of Beijing. Surrounding the Forbidden City, many were built during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. In the prime of these dynasties the emperors, in order to establish supreme power for themselves, planned the city and arranged the residential areas according to the etiquette systems of the Zhou Dynasty. The center of the city of Beijing was the royal palace -- the Forbidden City. One kind of hutong, usually referred to as the regular hutong, was near the palace to the east and west and arranged in orderly fashion along the streets. Most of the residents of these hutongs were imperial kinsmen and aristocrats. Another kind, the simple and crude hutong, was mostly located far to the north and south of the palace.The main buildings in the hutong were almost all quadrangles--a building complex formed by four houses around a quadrangular courtyard. The quadrangles varied in size and design according to the social status of the residents. The big quadrangles of high-ranking officials and wealthy merchants were specially built with roof beams and pillars all beautifully carved and painted, each with a front yard and back yard. However, the ordinary people's quadrangles were simply built with small gates and low houses. Hutongs, in fact, are passageways formed by many closely arranged quadrangles of different sizes. The specially built quadrangles all face south for better lighting; as a result, a lot of hutongs run from east to west. Between the big butongs many small ones go north and south for convenient passage.In recent years, the houses in many hutongs have been pulled down and replaced by modern buildings. Many hutong dwellers have moved to new housing. In the urban district of Beijing today, houses along hutongs still occupy one third of the total area. The hutong today is fading into the shade for both tourists and inhabitants.I1. How did the emperors plan the city and arrange the residentialareas?2. Who lived near the palace to the east and west?3. Where were simple and crude hutongs mostly located?4. What do you know about the ordinary people's quadrangles?5.What is the percentage of the houses along hutongs in the urban district of Beijing today?II1. (T) Many hutongs surrounding the Forbidden City were builtduring the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.2.(F) A Hutong is a building complex formed by four housesaround a quadrangular courtyard.3. (T) The specially built quadrangles of high ranking officialsand wealthy merchants all faced south for better lighting.4.(T) Small hutongs between big ones go north and south forconvenient passage.5. (F) The hutong today is only reserved for tourists.Passage II:The White Wedding DressMost American brides choose to be married in white. The color has long been associated with wedding because of its supposed symbolic link to virginity. Viewed historically, the linkbetween white and virginity is not as absolute as is often supposed. Brides in ancient Rome married in white, but because the color signified joy. They were veiled in a bright orange veil, which suggested the flames of passion. In the western Catholic tradition, too, white has always been the color of joy. In some other societies, white is used to denote the significance of various ceremonies, among them funerals as well as weddings. For example, among the Andaman Islanders, white indicates simply a change of status; and for the traditional Chinese it is a symbolic representation of hope in funerals. Chinese brides usually wear a red dress in the wedding ceremony.The "traditional" white wedding dress, moreover, is a recent innovation. It did not become popular until about the early 19th century. Its popularity may be due less to its association with virginity than to showing off one's privilege. Most Victorian brides wore traditional national costumes. The white dress, an impractical innovation, became popular among the upper classes precisely because of its defects: Victorian brides from privileged backgrounds wore white to indicate that they were rich enough to wear a dress for one day only. Later, the white wedding dress also became popular among brides from somewhat less privileged backgrounds, but till the first partof the 20th century they would put on their white dress on special occasions throughout the first year of their marriage. The custom of locking it away after the wedding is less than a hundred years old.I1. What is "white" often supposed to be associated with?2. What does "white" indicate in the western Catholic tradition?3. When did the white wedding dress become popular?4.Why was the white wedding dress popular among the upper class people?5.When did the custom begin of locking the white wedding dress away after the wedding?II1. (T) Most American brides choose to be married in white.2.(F) Brides in ancient Rome married in white because thecolor signified hope.3.(T) For the traditional Chinese "white" is a symbolicrepresentation of hope in funerals.4. (F) Most Victorian brides wore a white wedding dress duringtheir wedding ceremonies.5. (T) The white wedding dress has now become popular amongordinary people.Passage III:Customary Behavior for GuestsPresents if you're invited to someone's home for a meal it is customary to take some flowers or a box of chocolates. It is not customary to take a bottle of wine unless you know your host well. Although chocolates and flowers are quite acceptable it would be very nice if you could take something from your country. It is different if you are invited to a party, and it also depends on what kind of party it is. Many parties these days are "bring a bottle" parties.Dress If you aren't sure what you should wear then ask your host or your friends. Usually dress is informal in Britain for parties and for invitations to dinner in people's homes. If you are going to an expensive restaurant the men may have to wear a jacket and tie, jeans wouldn't be allowed.Punctuality If you are invited to dinner at someone's home you shouldn't arrive earlier than the time given and you shouldn't arrive more than 15 minutes late. If you are going to be late telephone and let your host know so that the meal can be delayed. Dinner is usually served between 8 pm and 9 pm. Very often guests are invited to arrive earlier than this so that they canhave a drink and be introduced to the other guests.PART D1) enter politics, 2) a vision, 3) attractive, 4) our sense of shame, 5)appalled, 6)violent crime, 7)reestablish, 8) a sense of family, 9)African-American soldier, 10) Are you afraid?", 11) with my family, 12) take care of, 13) touch me, 14) as a nation, 15)as a family, 16)sharing with each other, 17)the can-do attitude, 18) risk failing, 19) who has received so much, 20) our American journey。
研究生英语系列教材下unit5原文+翻译
Unit5 An Alpine Divorce1.John Bodman was a man who was always at one extreme or the other. This probably would have mattered little had he not married a wife whose nature was an exact duplicate of his own. 1约翰?伯德曼是一个常常走极端的人。
这本来应该没什么，但可惜，他妻子的性格整个儿是他的翻版。
2.Doubtless there exists in this world precisely the right woman for any given man to marry and vice versa; but when you consider that one human being has the opportunity of being acquainted with only a few hundred people, and out of the few hundred that there are but a dozen or less whom one knows intimately, and out of the dozen, one or two close friends at most, it will easily be seen, when we remember the number of millions who inhabit this world, that probably, since the Earth was created, the right man has never yet met the right woman. The mathematical chances are all against such a meeting, and this is the reason that divorce courts exist. Marriage at best is but a compromise, and if two people happen to be united who are of an uncompromising nature there is bound to be trouble.2毋庸置疑，对于任何一个男人，这世上总会有一个相当合适的女人能和他成家，反之亦然。
新世纪研究生公共英语听力lesson1到7课的听力原文
Lesson OnePassage 1 American MusicOne of America's most important exports is her modern music. American music is played all over the world. It is enjoyed by people of all ages in every country. Although the lyrics are in English, people who don't speak English can enjoy it too. The reasons for its popularity are its fast pace and rhythmic beat.Music has many origins in the United States. Country music, coming from the rural areas in the southern United States, is one source. Count music features simple themes and melodies describing day-to-day situations and the feelings of country people. Many people appreciate this music because of the emotions expressed by country music songs.A second origin of American pop music is the blues. It depicts mostly sad feeling reflecting the difficult lives of American blacks. It is usually played and sung by black musicians, but it is popular with all Americans.Rock music is a newer form of music. This music style, featuring fast and repetitious rhythms, was influenced by the blues and country music. It was first known as rock-and-roll in the 1950s. Since then, there have been many forms of rock music: hard rock, soft rock and others. Many performers of rock music are young musicians.American pop music is marketed to a demanding audience. Now pop songs are heard on the radio several times a day. Some songs have become popular all over the world. People hear these songs sung in their original English or sometimes translated into other languages. The words may differ but the enjoyment of the music is universal.Passage 2 Music in Different CulturesIn western culture, music is regarded as good by birth, and sounds that are welcome are said to be "music to the ears". In some other cultures, for example, the lslamic culture, it is of little value, associated with sin and evil, In the West and in the high cultures of Asia, it is said that there are three types of music. First classical music, composed and performed by trained professionals originally under the support of courts and religious establishments; second, folk music, shared by the population at large and passed on orally; and third, popular music, performed by professionals, spread through radio, television, records, film, and print, and consumed by the mass public.Music is a major component in religious services, theater, and entertainment of all sorts. The most universal use of music is as a part of religious rituals. In some tribal societies, music appears to serve as a special form of communication with supernatural beings, and its prominent use in modern Christian and Jewish servicesmay be the leftover of just such an original purpose. Another less obvious function of music is social adherence. For most social groups, music can serve as a powerful symbol. Members of most societies share keen feelings as to what kind of music they "belong to": Indeed, some minorities including, in the U.S.A., black Americans and Euro-American groups use music as a major symbol of group identity. Music also symbolizes military, patriotic and funerary moods and events. In a more general sense, music may express fifes central social values of a society. In western culture, the interrelationship of conductor and orchestra symbolizes the need for strong cooperation among various kinds of specialists in a modern industrial society. Passage 3Music comes in many forms; many countries have a style of their own. Poland has its folk music. Hungary has its czardas. Argentina is famous for the tango. The U.S. is known for just a type of music that has gained worldwide popularity.Jazz is American's contribution to popular music. While classical music follows formal European tradition, jazz is a rather free form. It is full of energy, expressing the moods, interests, and emotions of the people. In the 1920s jazz sounded like America. And so it does today.The origins of jazz are as interesting as the music itself. Jazz was invented by black Americans, who were brought to the southern states as slaves.They were sold to farm owners and forced to work long hours in the cotton and tobacco fields. The work was hard and life was short, When a slaver died his friends and relatives would gather and carry the body to have a ceremony before they buried him.There was always a band with them. On the way to the ceremony, the band played slow solemn music suitable for the situation. But on the way home, the mood changed. Spirits lifted. Everyone was happy. Death had removed one of their members, but the living were glad to be alive. The band played happy music. This music made everyone want to dance. This was an early form of jazz.Music has always been important to African-Americans. The people, who were unwillingly brought to America from West Africa, had a rich musical tradition. In the fields, they made up work songs. Singing made the hard work go faster. And when they accepted Christianity, these songs became lovely spirituals, which have become an everlasting part of American music.Lesson TwoPassage 1 Holidays in Britain and the UsPeople in the US get a two-week paled vacation from their job every year. Most British people have four or five weeks paid holiday a year. Americans often complain that two weeks are not enough, especially when they hear about the longerholidays that Europeans enjoy. In addition, there are eight days in each European country, which are public holidays (the British call them Bank Holidays) and many of these fall on a Monday, giving people along weekend.What do people do in Britain and the US when they are on holidays? In the US, outdoor vacations are popular, for example, at the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone or other national parks and forests. Young people may go walking or camping in the mountains. Many people have small trailers in which to travel, or if they have a car, they may stay at motets on the journey, Disneyland and Disneyworld are also popular. In addition, people can go skiing in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Wyoming and Montana. Some children go to summer camp for a holiday during the summer vacation from school, where they do special activities, such as sports or crafts. When Americans want a holiday for fun in the sun, they usually go to Florida, Hawaii, Mexico or the Caribbean. They may go to Europe for culture, for example, to see art, plays, and places of historic interest.In Britain, many people like to go to the seaside for holidays. There are places near the sea, such as Black pool, Scarborough and Bournemouth, where there is plenty to do, even when it rains. People also like to go to the countryside, especially to walk, in places like Scotland, Wales and the Lake District. When the British go abroad they usually want to go somewhere warm. Spain and the Spanish islands of Majorea and Lbiza are popular, as are other places in southern Europe. For skiing, people often go to the Alps.Passage 2 Welcoming the New YearEvery country in the world celebrates New '(ear but not everyone does it on the same day. The countries of North and South America and Europe welcome the New Year on January l, This practice’ began with the Romans. Julius Caesar, a Raman ruler, changed the date of the New Year from the first day of March to the first day of January. In the Middle East, New Year is on the day when spring begins. People in China celebrate it on the Spring Festival, which is the first day of their lunar calendar. The Spring Festival usually comes between January 21 and February 19. Rosh Hashanah, which is the Jewish New Year, comes at the end of summer.In all of these cultures, there is a tradition of making noise. People made noise in ancient times to drive away the evil spirits from home. Today many people do it with fireworks. In Japan, people go from house to house making noise with drums and bamboo sticks. Young people in Denmark throw broken pieces of jars or pots against the sides of friends' houses.In the United States, many people stay up until midnight on New Year's Eve to watch the clock pass from one year to the next. Friends often gather together at a party on New Year's Eve, and when the New Year comes, all ring bells, blow horns,blow whistles, and kiss each other.In many European countries, families start the new year by first attending church service, which is followed by paying calls to friends and relatives. Italian boys and girls receive gifts of money on New Year's Day.New Year's Day is more joyful than Christmas in France and Scotland. In these countries Christmas is a religious holiday only, while the New Year is the time for gift-giving, parties, and visits.Passage 3 The Spring FestivalThe Spring Festival is the most important festival for the Chinese. It comes on the first day of the first month according to Chinese lunar calendar. It marks the beginning of a new year. It is also an occasion for family reunion. Family members and relatives get together to say goodbye to the old year and greet the new one. Guonian means "passing the year. People start preparing for it half a month before it comes. They clean their houses thoroughly, decorate them and even paint them; they buy new clothes for children, and they prepare food for the big feast on the eve of the festival. On the eve of the festival, the whole extended family comes together for a big dinner.Dumplings are a must for this festival dinner in northern China, while for southerners niangao - a sticky sweet rice pudding - is the traditional food for this occasion. People stay up until midnight chatting, playing mahjong or watching TV. At the turn of the old and the New Year, people used to let off firecrackers to greet the arrival of the New Year, In the old days people believed setting off firecrackers could drive away the evil spirits.But now, people make phone calls or send messages on mobile phones to exchange New Year's greetings. Early in the morning, children greet their parents and are given Hongbao - cash tucked inside red envelopes. The Lantern Festival, on the 15th of the first month according to the lunar calendar, is considered the formal end of the Spring Festival. It is an occasion of lantern displays and folk dances everywhere. One typical food is Yuanxiao - dumplings made of sweet rice rolled into balls with all sorts of filling. The Spring Festival is a national holiday. For most people, it lasts seven days. In the past, people stayed with their families at home. Few traveled during the holiday. Nowadays things have changed.Lesson ThreePassage 1 World Trade OrganizationEstablished on January l, 1995, World Trade Organization is the successor to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). It exists to promote a free-market international trade system. The WTO promotes trade by:1. reducing tariffs;2. prohibiting import or export bans or quotas;3. eliminating discrimination against foreign products and services;4. eliminating other impediments to trade, commonly called "non-tariff trade barriers".The WTO currently has 134 member countries, accounting for over 90% of world trade. Over 30 0thers are negotiating membership. The WTO's top level decision-making body is the ministerial conference which meets at least once ever3r two years, Over three-quarters of WTO members are developing countries. Special provisions for these members are included in the WTO agreements. GATT is now the WTO's principal rule book.Decisions are made by the entire membership by consensus or majority vote. The WTO's agreements have been ratified in all members' parliaments. If a trade barrier is found to be unfair, the WTO can authorize the imposition of trade sanctions to force a change in that country's law. The WTO exempts trade barriers which are designed to conserve natural resources or protect health.Critics say the WTO agreements are skewed in favor of rich countries. The West may preach trade liberalization, but it has used negotiations to prize third world markets while keeping its own barriers intact.Passage 2President Jiang Zemin said on November 16, 2000 that in the development of a “New Economy”, it is essential to take advantage of the latest developments in science and technology. He made this address at the eighth informal meeting of leaders of the APEC forum. He explained that the "New Economy" refers to the kind of economy initiated and sustained by new technologies and hi-tech industries. "The advancement of technology, led by IT and bio-technology industries, is giving rise to a new industrial revolution", Jiang said.Developing countries are faced with the difficult tasks of both transforming their traditional industries and developing new industries, Jiang noted, adding that the continued expansion of the "digital dude" has widened the wealth gap between North and South and may trigger new imbalances in the world economy."Against the background of accelerated economic globalization and the dynamic progress of science and technology, we must facilitate cooperation between developed and developing countries on exchanges of human resources, technology and infrastructure, and we must help countries develop independently to narrow the North-South gap.""Today, the development, application and impact of science and technology far transcend national boundaries. For example, every major breakthrough made in the human genome projects a crystallization of cooperation between scientists from a number of countries. Only when applied in a global context can the achievements ofscience and technology benefit people", Jiang said. He also noted that economic globalization should stress the popularization of scientific and technological knowledge.The protection of intellectual property rights should be guided by market rules in such a way that the rules will be helpful to the spread of scientific and technological knowledge, so that all countries may benefit, he added.Passage 3 The American Economic SystemAn important factor in a market-oriented economy is the mechanism by which consumer demands can be expressed and responded to by producers. In the American economy, this mechanism is provided by a price system, a process in which prices rise and fall in response to the relative demands of consumers and the supplies offered by seller-producers. If the product is in short supply relative to the demand, the price will be a bit up and some consumers will be eliminated from the market. If, on the other hand, producing more of a commodity results in reducing its cost, this will tend to increase the supply offered by seller-producers, which in turn will lower the price and permit more consumers to buy the product. Thus, price is the regulating mechanism in the American economic system.The important factor in an economy of private ownership is that individuals are allowed to own productive resources (private property), and they are permitted to hire labor, gain control over natural resources, and produce goods and sew ices for sale at a profit. In the American economy, the concept of private property embraces not only the ownership of productive resources but also certain rights, including the right to determine the price of a product or to make a free contract with another private individual.Lesson 4Passage 1 Higher Education in the United StatesSince 1945 more than one million students from all over the world have studied in the United States. In a recent single year, there were more than 150,000 foreign students who came to the United States' institutions of higher learning. They were welcomed and most were successful in their academic studies. Foreign students who study in the United States benefit a lot from the American educational system.Three developments that today's students are benefiting from started more than a century ago following the Civil War. The first of these was the rapid growth of technological and professional education to meet the urgent demands of a complex industrial and urban society. New schools of technology, engineering architecture, law and medicine flourished, The second was the provision for graduate study, suchas what had long existed in France and Germany. Harvard and John Hopkins Universities quickly took the lead in this field, but the state universities did not lag far behind. The third was the increased provision for the education of women. This included the establishment of new women's colleges, such as Vassar, Wellesley and Smith, and the adoption of co-education in all the new state universities as well as in many private institutions.These developments, the growth of technological and professional education, the provision for graduate study, and the increased educational opportunities for women, began over a century ago following the end of the Civil War.Passage 2 Education in CanadaCanada's per capita spending on education is among the world's highest. All provinces have compulsory education laws requiring that students attend school until the age of fifteen or sixteen, Elementary education includes kindergarten through the eighth grade. Canada's bilingual and bicultural heritage has had, and continues to have, a profound effect on the educational system. Since 1985, the province of Ontario has maintained publicly funded Roman Catholic and French-Language schools from kindergarten through the twelfth grade in addition to the English-Language schools. Saskatchewan and Alberta also support separate Roman Catholic schools. Quebec Province maintains a dual school system - Protestant and Catholic, each has its own school board.Higher education in Canada is offered in a variety of forms, Entrance requirements vary from one province to another. The traditional universities offer three-year general degree programs and four-year honors degree programs emphasizing a specialization. Seven of the universities are French-speaking while the others are English. All the traditional universities are concerned about the relationship between their curricula, the economy and society. Graduates in recent years have faced considerable difficulty in finding employment.The Canadian provinces maintain junior colleges, community colleges, and technical institutes. They provide a variety of courses, often short-term, that cater to individual interests. These include subjects of current events and calligraphy. Adult education has become increasingly oracular in Canada in recent years. Almost all institutions offer some adult education courses.Passage 3Millions of people are enrolled in evening adult education programs across America, Community colleges have become popular and their enrollments have increased rapidly. Large universities are offering more courses in the evenings for adult students. In this way, the demand for more education is being met. One reasonfor this is that many older people are changing their professions. They are looking for different careers. Another reason is that repair costs have increased, Adults are taking courses like plumbing and electrical repair. In this way they hope that the high costs for repairs can be avoided. Advanced technology is the most important factor for the rise in adult education. Engineers, teachers and business people are taking adult education classes. They have found that more education is needed to do their jobs well. Various courses are offered. Computers and business courses are taken by many adult students. Foreign languages, accounting and communication courses are also popular. Some students attend classes to earn degrees. Others take courses for the knowledge and skills that they can receive. The lives of many people have been enriched because of adult education.Lesson 5Passage 1 Housing Options in the United StatesFinding the right place to live in can help ensure a most rewarding experience in-the United States for international students. Depending on your situation: whether you are here alone or with a family, the duration of your stay, the amount of privacy you would like, anything from living on campus in a residence hall to private accommodation in a motel could suit your needs. As an ESL student, your housing may or may not be included in the study program. The basic choice to make is whether to live on or off campus. There are advantages and disadvantages to both.The advantages of living on campus are as follows: you will have a furnished room, easy access to campus facilities such as libraries, computer labs, sports facilities and cafeterias, access to social activities and peers, and maximum interaction with other students. Eating on campus is usually cheaper, and you don’t have to worry about transportation to and from classes. There are also some disadvantages. You may be sharing a bedroom with other students, so you will not have much privacy. You must be flexible when living with others.The advantages of living off campus are as follows: you will have privacy, more real world experiences, your own bathroom and kitchen facilities, and furnished rooms, It is possible to have visitors at any time and suitable for students with their families. However, there are some disadvantages. The rooms are not always furnished. Unless you are living with a host family, there is a lack of spontaneous social activities with people. And transportation is inconvenient. You may waste time rn transit to and from classes.Passage 2 Living on CampusAll students are required to live in the Residence Hall, which provides students with good opportunities to make friends, meet each other and enjoy a wonderfulcampus life. The Student Residence Hall is situated on the campus within short walking distance from the library, study rooms, computer science center and recreational facilities. Students will also have convenient access to the sea and other places of interest in the area. They will have quite a different life while walking along the beach, visiting places off-campus and looking for fun.At present, about 60 rooms are available and each accommodates 3 students. All rooms are fully furnished with bookshelves, cupboards, desks, one telephone, one TV and modern outlets. A shared washroom and bathroom are provided on each floor, and both have considerable facilities. There is a laundry with several washing machines on the first floor. Bedding is provided and each week a clean linen change will be arranged.A group of well-trained staff are responsible to see that all public areas are clean at all times. Security guards are always on watch on the first floor to answer questions and complaints and guarantee the safety of every resident.The Dining Hall is on the second floor of the building. Both students and the college faculty are encouraged to have meals in the College Dining Hall. Breakfast, lunch and supper are all offered and a great variety of nutritious and healthy Chinese foods also available.A small cafe is open everyday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on the third floor. Here you can find a very romantic and elegant place for sampling western food, drinking coffee or other beverages and talking to friends. Both food and service are standard.Passage 3 Academic Levels and CreditsAcademic LevelsA first-year college or university student is commonly known as a "freshman", whereas "sophomore", "junio", and "senior" designate second-, third- and fourth-year students. Collectively, these students are called "undergraduates"; students in the first two years are called "underclassmen" and in the last two years "upperclassmen". Successful completion of four years of undergraduate study entitles the student to a bachelor's degree, which is the prerequisrte for admission to graduate school. Students who begin college studies in two-year colleges earn an associate's degree and may transfer to the appropriate level of a bachelor's degree program.CreditsUndergraduate academic progress in higher education in the United States is usually measured in units called "credits", -credit hours", or "points". In schools on the semester system a credit is defined as one hour of classroom instruction, or two or three hours of laboratory experience per week for a semester. Most studentsnormally take 15 0r 16 credits a semester, but some take 17 or 18.For instructions on the quarter system, a "quarter hour" of credit is defined in the same way, but based on the 10-week term as previously noted. Three quarter credits are therefore the equivalent of two semester credits and represent the same amount of academic accomplishment. The total number of credits taken in a term is often called the class load.Ordinarily 60 or 64 semester credits are required for a two-year associate degree and 120 to 128 credits for the four-year bachelors.Lesson 6Passage 1 The Sound of BirdsThe sound of birds can be divided into three types including singing, crying and voice imitating. Singing is normally a continuous multi-syllable melody uttered by the birds and controlled by sex hormones. Some sorts of singing are quite melodious and pleasant. During the breeding cycle, the changing and pleasant cries of male birds are typical songs. Singing is an important way for a bird to defend its territory, to pronounce it has occupied a place and to warn other birds not to enter the area. The singing variety of birds' songs are different and more complicated than their common cries, which mainly happen in the breeding cycle in spring and summer. Cries are not controlled by sex hormones and can be uttered by both male and female birds. Usually bird cries are short and simple. But they can mean a lot. They are used to communicate with one another and to warn one another about dangers. The cries of birds can express calling, waming, surprise and threat. Sometimes it is very difficult to distinguish crying from singing. Generally speaking, cries are not affected by the change of seasons and can be made by all birds. Crying is an important way for birds to communicate with one another. V oice imitating birds imitate the crying or voice of other birds. The biological cause of voice imitating is not clear even now and it is highly probable that it will take a long time for people to discover the mystery.Passage 2 Fun Facts about Giant PandasHigh in dense bamboo forests in the misty, rainy mountains of southwestern China lives one of the world's rarest mammals: the giant panda. Only about l,000 0f these black-and-white ralatives of bears survive in the wild.Pandas eat almost nothing but bamboo shoots and leaves. Occasionally they eat other plants, fish, or small animals, but bamboo accounts for 99 percent of their diets.Pandas eat fast, they eat a lot, and they spend about 12 hours a day doing it. The reason is very simple. They digest only about a fifth of what they eat. Moreover,bamboo is not very nutritious. The shoots and leaves are the most valuable parts of the plants, so that's what a well-fed panda concentrates on eating. To stay healthy, they have to eat a lot - up to 15 percent of their body weight within 12 hours - so they eat fast.There are many species of bamboo. Only a few of these grow at the high altitudes where pandas live today. A panda should have at least two bamboo species where it lives, or it will starve.Giant pandas used to be able to move quite easily from one mountaintop to another in search of food. Nowadays the valleys are mostly inhabited by people. Pandas are shy; they are afraid to go into areas where people live. This confines pandas to very finited areas. As people continue to farm, cut trees, and develop land higher and higher up the mountain slopes, the pandas' habitat continues to become smaller.And sometimes, when all the bamboo in their area dies off naturally, pandas starve because they're unable to move to new areas where other bamboo species thrive.Conservation organizations, Chinese govemment officials and scientists are continuing to work toward solving the panda isolation problem. Maintaining "bamboo corridors" - strips of peaceful land through which pandas can travel from mountain to mountain freely - is one of the many ideas that may help save the giant panda.Passage 3 HummingbirdsIf you are lucky enough, you may find the hummingbird, the smallest bird in the animal kingdom, in a South American forest.Though the hummingbird is not bigger than a bee and weighs only 2 or 3 grams, it can fly as fast as 50 meters in a second. It can fly forwards as most birds do, and it can fly backwards as well. The strangest thing about it, however, is that it can stay still in the air, just like a helicopter.Whenever a hummingbird needs food, it will fly slowly towards a flower. It won't stand on the flower, as bees would, but just hangs over the flower and then begins to suck the honey from inside the flower with its needle-like beak.The hummingbird is very particular in designing and building its nest. It takes great pains in choosing the right materials, preferring soft ones to hard ones. Its eggs are so small that a common match box can hold as many as one hundred of them. Lesson 7Passage 1 Art in HospitalsThe medical world is gradually realizing that the quality of the environment in。
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新世纪研究生公共英语教材听说（下）第二版听力全文主编：李玉璞上海外语教育出版社Table of ContentsLESSON ONE Resources and Energy (1)PART A (1)PART B (2)Passage I: (2)Passage II: (3)Part D (4)Lesson Two Crime and Punishment (4)Part A (4)Part B (5)Passage I (5)Passage II (6)Passage III. (7)Part D (8)Lesson Three Computers and the Internet (8)Part A (8)Part B (10)Passage I (10)Passage II (10)Passage III (11)Part D (12)LESSON FOUR Finance (12)PART A (12)Part B (14)Passage I (14)Passage II. Functions of Money (15)Passage III Credit Cards (15)Part D (16)LESSON FIVE Places to See in Britain (16)Part A (16)Part B (17)Passage I: (17)Passage Ⅱ: (18)Part D (19)LESSON SIX Education (19)Part A (19)Part B (21)Passage I SAT Examination (21)PART II Medical Education (21)LESSON SEVEN Business (22)Part A (22)Part B (24)Passage I How to Increase Business Profits (24)Passage Two (25)LESSON EIGHT Aspects of Life (26)Part A (26)Part B (28)PASSAGE I Tax (28)PASSAGE II Religion (29)LESSON NINE College Life (30)PART A (30)PART B (32)PASSAGE I College Search (32)PASSAGE II How to Get a Master's degree (33)LESSON TEN Women (34)PART A (34)PART B (36)PASSAGE I Women in Southern Europe (36)PASSAGE II American Women (37)LESSON ELEVEN Famous People (38)PART A (38)PART B (40)PASSAGE I William Jefferson Clinton (40)PASSAGE II William Shakespeare (41)LESSON TWELVE Culture (43)PART A (43)Part B (44) (44)Passage I Beijing’s HutongsPassage II The White Wedding Dress (46)LESSON THIRTEEN Science and Technology (47)PART B (47)PASSAGE I Cloning Mount Vernon's Trees (47)PASSAGE II Dinosaur Noses (48)LESSON FOURTEEN Sports (49)PART B (49)Passage I The Famous Bicycle Racer (49)PASSAGE II The Williams Sisters (50)LESSON FIFTEEN Reform and Development (51)PART B (51)Passage I (51)Passage II (52)KEYS TO EXERCISESUnit 1 (53)Part A (53)Part B (53)Part D (53)Unit 2 (53)Part A (54)Part B (54)Unit 3 (54)Part A (54)Part B (54)Unit 5 (56)Part A (56)Part B (56)Part C (57)Part D (57)Unit 6 (58)Part A (58)Part B (58)Unit 7 (59)Part A (59)Part B (60)Part D (61)Unit 8 (61)Part A (61)Part B (62)Part D (62)Unit 10 (63)Part A (63)Part B (63)Unit 11 (64)Part A (64)Part B (64)Unit 12 (66)Part A (66)Part B (66)Part D (66)Unit 14 (67)Part A (67)Part B (67)Part D (68)LESSON ONE Resources and EnergyPART A1.W: Could you mail these letters for me, please?M: More letters? Your friends are going to be very happy to hear from you.Q: What does the man imply about the woman?2.W: Does Professor Ford always come to class?M: Is ice cold?Q: What do you learn about Professor Ford?3.W: Would you have some time this week to go over these questions with me?M: How does tomorrow sound?Q: What does the man mean?4.M: Hey? John! John!W: Save your breath. He's out of earshot.Q: What is true about John, according to the woman?5. W: You only have water to serve your guests?M: This isn't just water. This is imported mineral water.Q: What is the implication of the woman?6. M: Could I borrow a twenty to tide me over till payday next Tuesday?W: You are in luck. I just cashed the check.Q: What will the woman probably do next?7. M: Jean, didn't you get my messages? I left two on your answering machine.W: Hmm? Oh, sorry, Tom. I've been meaning to get back in touch with you. It just slipped my mind.Q: Why didn’t the woman return the man’s calls?8. W: I'm sorry, sir, but you're allowed only one piece of luggage on the plane. You'll have to check in one of your suitcases at the package counter.M: Actually, one of these belongs to the woman up ahead. I'm just giving her a hand. Q: Why is the man carrying an extra suitcase?9. W: We need to drive to the city tonight, but the doctor said this medicine might make me drowsy.M: In that case, I'd better drive.Q: What does the man think the woman should do?10. M: Look at all the pollution going into the air from those factories. Do you think they'll ever get under control?W: With the new laws and social awareness, we'll turn things around.Q: What does the woman predict will happen?11. W: Aren't you cold? Why aren't you wearing a jacket?M: I overslept this morning, so I ran out of the house without listening to the forecast.Q: Why isn’t the man wearing a jacket?12. M: prof. Jones, last night when I was putting the finishing touches on my paperthat electrical storm completely wiped out my computer files. Do you think I couldhave another day to retype it?W: I'm sorry, Steven. I’m leaving for a conference tomorrow, and I'll be away for 2 weeks. I suppose you could send it to me there.Q: What will the professor probably allow the student to do?13. W: Do you know if Mary has come by the office this morning?M: I just got here myself, so I'm not the one to ask.Q: What does the woman want to know?14. M: I really enjoyed that TV special about "wealth" last night. Did you get tohome in time to see it?W: Well, yes. But I wish I could have stayed awake long enough to see the wholething.Q: What does the woman mean?15. W: Take two of these pills three times a day and you shouldn't take them on anempty stomach.M: What if I don't have an appetite?Q: What can be inferred about the man?PART BPassage I:The population of the world has been increasing faster and faster. In 10,000B.C., there were probably 10 million people. In A.D. 1, there were 300 million. Ittook 1750 years for the population to reach 625 million, a little more than double theA.D. 1 figure. In 1990, there were 5.3 billion people. By the year 2000, the world's population was over 6 billion, and by 2050, it is expected to reach 10 billion. Doesthe earth have enough natural resources to support this many people? Different scientists give different answers to this question. Some say that there are enough resources to support more than 6 billion people. However, the richest countries, witha small percentage of the world's population, use most of the resources. If these resources could be distributed more equally around the world, there would be enough for everyone. Other scientists say that we must limit population growth because our resources are limited. Only 10 percent of the earth's land can be used for farming and another 20 percent for raising animals. It is possible to increase the amount of farmland, but only a little. Some land in developing countries could bemore productive if people started using modern farming methods, but this would not increase worldwide production by much, We all know that there is a limited amountof petroleum. There are also limits to the amounts of metals. There is a limit to the amount of water we can use since most of the earth's water is salt water, and most ofthe fresh water is frozen at the North and South Poles. It is difficult to say how manypeople the earth can support, but it will help everyone if we can limit populationgrowth before serious shortages develop. The problem is how to do it.1. Between 1990 and 2000, what changes did the world population have?2. According to some scientists, which of the following is true?3. Why can't most of the earth's water be used?4. In developing countries, what does the use of medern farming methods result in?5. According to the author, what can you infer from the passage?II 1.There were probably 10 million people.2.It is expected to be 10 billion.3.If the resources could be distributed more equally around the world, there wouldbe enoueh for everyone.4.Only 10 percent.5. It is how to limit population growth.Passage II:Fresh water, life itself, has never come easy in the Middle East. Ever since theOld Testament when God punished man with 40 days and 40 nights of rain, watersupplies here have been dwindling. The rainfall only comes in winter and drainsquickly through the semiarid land, leaving the soil to bake and to thirst for nextNovember. The region's accelerating population growth, expanding agriculture, industrialization, and higher living standards demand more fresh water. Drought andpollution limit its availability. War and mismanagement s quander it. Nations likeIsrael and Jordan are swiftly sliding into that zone where they are using all the waterresources available to them. They have only 15 to 20 years left before theiragriculture, and ultimately their food security, is threatened. Even amid the scarcitythere are haves and have-nots. Compared with the United States, which has afreshwater potential of 10,000 cubic meters a year for each citizen. Iraq has 5,500.Turkey has 4,000, and Syria has little more than 2,800. Egypt's potential is only1,100. Israel has 460, and Jordan has less than 260. But these are not firm figures,because upstream use of river water can dramatically alter the potential downstream.Scarcity is only one element of the Middle East’s water crisis. Inefficiency is another, as is the reluctance of some water-poor nations to change priorities from agricultureto less water-intensive enterprises. Some experts suggest that if these nations wouldshare both water technology and resources, they could satisfy the region's population,currently 159 million. But in this patchwork of ethnic and religious rivalries, thewater crisis is not a clear-cut issue. It is entangled in the politics that keep peoplefrom trusting and seeking help from one another. Here, where water, like truth, isprecious, each nation tends to find its own water and supply its own truth.1. When does the rainfall come in the Middle East?2. What is the cause of the water crisis?3. How many years are left for Israel and Jordan before their agriculture isthreatened?4. What is the current population in the Middle East according to the passage?5. According to some experts' suggestion, what should the nations do in order to avoid a water crisis ?II 1) 10,000 2) 5,500 4) More than 2,8003) 4,000 5) Egypt 6) 460 7) Less than 260 Part D1) award, 3) profit, 5) dedication, 7) moment, 9) physical, 11) conflict, 13)worth, 15) heart, 17) compassion, 19) lust,2) glory, 4) trust, 6) significance, 8) anguish, 10) spirit, 12) alone, 14) room, 16) honor, 18) curse, 20) valueLesson Two Crime and PunishmentPart A1.M: Hello?W: Hello. This is Dr. Grey's office. We are calling to remind you of your 4:15 appointment for your annual checkup tomorrow.M: Oh, thanks. It's a good thing you called. I thought it was 4:15 today.Q: Why is the office calling the man?2. W: How wonderful! You won the scholarship. Can you believe it?M: No. It's almost too good to be true.Q: What does the man mean?3. W: Excuse me, Professor Davidson. But I was hoping to talk to you about my class project for economics.M: I have a class in a few minutes. Why don't you come and see me during office hours tomorrow?Q: When will the woman discuss her project with Professor Davidson?4. M: How are you feeling? W: The stuff the nurse gave me seemed to have helped. But it's making me awfully drowsy.Q: What do you learn about the woman?5. M: Bill Smith has volunteered to write a summary of the proposals we've agreed on. W: Will I have a chance to review it?Q: What does the woman want to know?6.M: The view is spectacular. Could you take a picture of me with the mountains in the background?W: I'm afraid I just ran out of film.Q: What problem does the woman have?7. W: Excuse me, we're ready to order now.M: I'll be with you in just a minute.Q: What does the man mean?8. W: I think I forgot my umbrella. Did you notice if it is raining outside?M: Yeah, it is. And I just realized I left my car window open.Q: What will the man probably do next?9. W: How does your daughter like her new school?M: Fine. She seems to have made new friends in no time.Q: What can be inferred about the man's daughter?10. W: There's an article here in this magazine you might find interesting. It's about buying running shoes.M: If it's not chemistry and it's not on the final exam, I can't read it now.Q: What is the man probably doing?11. M: You're washing your car even on vacation. It makes me feel guilty.W: You shouldn’t, it’s just that I have nothing better to do at this moment.Q: What do you think of the woman?12. M: My doctor told me I need to go for some expensive treatments for my injured knee.W: Are you sure? Maybe you need a second opinion.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?13. W: Hello. Could you fit me in for an appointment today? I need a stylist who is good at cutting curly hair.M: Julia is good at that. She is the owner. How about noon?Q: What will the woman probably do?14. W: There's nothing I like more than a good mystery novel when I've got some spare time.M: I like to read, too. But I prefer non-fiction, history, social commentary and stufflike that.Q: What does the man imply?15. M: I'm not an expert, but that noise in your refrigerator doesn't sound good. Maybe you should call and have it checked out.W: You're right. And I suppose I've put it off long enough.Q: What will the woman probably do?Part BPassage IPurse snatching is an increasingly common crime. There are estimated 50 to 100 purse snatchings each month in the New York City subways, the number often swinging widely because of the depredations of a single teenager. When such a professional is in custody, the snatches can decrease by more than 50 a month. One of the favored techniques is to stand between two subway cars and, as a train starts pulling out of the station, reach out and pull free a woman's purse.Recently, a crime analysis officer for the New York Police Department foundthat purse stealing in Manhattan's top restaurants was up 35 percent over the previous year. When a woman puts her purse on an empty chair at a table or at her feet besideher chair, she is inviting a purse snatcher to take it. Purse snatchers often work in pairs. When a target in a restaurant is seen, one of them will create some kind of disturbanceto gain the victim's attention. While the woman is looking away from her table, theactual snatcher will lift the purse. A popular technique is for the thief to carry an umbrella with the curved handle down. The umbrella handle suddenly hooks the bagand in an instant it is on the thief's wrist, or under the coat over his arm if he is a man,and on its way out of the restaurant. Police advise that women in restaurants keeptheir purse either on their laps or on the floor between their legs.Other purse snatchers who operate in theaters are called "seat tippers", victimizing women who put their purses down on a neighboring empty seat. Others specialize in snatching purses from ladies' rooms. When a woman is in a toilet stall,her purse should never be placed on the floor or hung on the coat hook on the door.Thieves simply dive under the door and grab the purse on the floor, or stand on thetoilet in the next stall and reach over and take the purse off the hook. The snatcher has enough time to escape since the victim can't immediately pursue the thief.I. 1. When does the number of purse snatchings decrease most dramatically?2. Where does a purse snatcher like to commit crimes in subway stations?3. When women are in restaurants, where are they advised to put their purses?4. What does a thief often use to snatch purses in restaurants?5. According to this passage, where does purse snatching not usually occur?II. crime analysis officer; take it; purses; in pairs; top restaurants; an empty chair; tosome kind of disturbance; coat hook; snatching never be placed; in the next stall;enough time to escapePassage IIOn the afternoon of July4,1995, Mrs.Beatrice Weinberger brought her one-monthold baby back from an outing. She left the pram outside her house and hurried insideto get the baby a clean nappy. When she returned a few moments later, the pram wasempty and a scrawled note was lying where her baby had been. The note said: "Attention. I badly need money, and can't get it any other way. Don't tell the policeabout this, otherwise I will kill the baby." "Just put $2,000 in small bills in a brownenvelope, and place it next to the road lamp at the corner of Albamarle Rd. at exactly10 o'clock tomorrow (Thursday) morning." "If everything goes smooth, I will bringthe baby back and leave him on the same corner 'safe and happy' at exactly 12 noon.No excuse, I can not wait! Your baby-sitter." Despite the kidnapper's warning, Mrs. Weinbarger contacted the police. A small parcel containing broken pieces of newspaper was placed on the comer the following morning. But the kidnapper did notashow up. He failed to keep two other” appointments" with the Weinbergers, and left second note signed "Your baby-sitter'. By then, the police felt that the baby was nolonger alive. The FBI was called in, and the handwriting experts set to work to try totrack down the kidnapper. In both notes an unusual z-shaped stroke was placed at thefront of the y in words such as "money" and "baby". Starting with the New York StatePolice Office, the experts spent the next six weeks carefully going over local recordsat police offices, factories, hotels, clubs and schools and examining handwriting samples and comparing them with the writing on the kidnapper's notes. Then, in the middle of August, the experts' hard efforts paid off. The handwriting of John Rush Blake matched that of the kidnapper's, especially in the peculiar formation of the y's. Not long after, John Blake was arrested for making illegal alcohol. On being shownthe handwriting samples, he confessed to kidnapping the baby. He told the police that he had left the baby alive and well in a nearby park on the day after the kidnapping. But when officers hurried to the place, all they found was the baby's dead body. The criminal was later put into New York's Sing Sing Prison. Even if John Blake had triedto disguise his handwriting he would still have been caught. No matter how hard someone may try to disguise his handwriting characteristics, the "individuality" of the writer shows through, the very angle at which he or she holds a pen, the way a t is crossed and an i is dotted, the height and size of capital and small letters, the amount of space between words, the use (or misuse) of punctuation marks. All these can identify a person as surely as fingerprints.I. 1. What happened to Mrs. Weinberger on the afternoon of July 4th, 1995?2. According to the message l eft by the kidnapper, on what condition could Mrs. Weinberger have her baby back?3. What did Mrs. Weinberger do after reading the note?4. How did the FBI catch the criminal?5. Which of the following words can best describe people's handwriting characteristics?II. 1. ( T ) When Mrs. Weinberger came back from an outing something terrible happened to her.2. ( T ) Someone kidnapped her baby because he lacked money.3. ( F ) The kidnapper did not confess to die kidnapping of the baby in the face of the handwriting sample.4. ( T ) It was the handwriting expert that broke the case.5. ( F ) At last, the police found the baby and he was safe and happy.Passage III.Timothy McVaigh placed a powerful bomb near a federal government building in Oklahoma City in 1995. The explosion killed 168 people, including 19 children. Arguments are increasing in the United States both for and against the death penalty. The increasing death penalty debate is caused by the planned execution of convicted murderer McVeigh. He is to be the first person executed by the federal government since 1963. 38 states permit the death sentence. Last year 85 people were executed in the United States. Recent public opinion studies show that more than 75 percent of Americans supper McVeigh's execution. These include many Americans who usually oppose the death sentence. Kent Scheidegger is with the Criminal Justice Legal Foundation in Califomia. It is a victim's rights organization that supports the death penalty. Mr. Scheidegger says McVeigh is a perfect example of why there is a needfor a federal death penalty. He says anything less than the death of McVeigh wouldshow a complete lack of justice. Groups opposed to the death penalty say the approval of the execution of McVeigh does not show an increase in general public support for the death penalty. Opinion studies show that support for the death penalty has decreased. S tudies show 77 percent of Americans supported it five years ago, now only about 63 percent do, Opponents of the death penalty have always argued that it was unfair. They say poor people who can not pay for good legal help receive the death penalty more often than others. And they say courts order the death penalty more often when the accused is a member of a racial minority group.Part D1)generous 2)company 3)hospitality 4)reception 5)reputation6)anniversary7)suspicion 8)mutual 9)vastest10)communication 11)commerce 12)contact 13)1975 14)openness 15)potential 16)secure 17)lure 18)astonish 19)reach 20)confidentLesson Three Computers and the InternetPart A1.M: This report is due tomorrow. Would you be able to work on it with me tonight? W: Unfortunately, I have another commitment.Q: What is the woman saying?2. W: I wonder where the books I ordered are. I expected to receive the package several days ago.M: Maybe you'd better check it out with the company. They could be temporarily outof stock.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?3. M: I just have to type this last page and then I'm through.W: By then, I'll be done, too.Q: What can be learned about the woman?4. W: Did you read the editorial in the paper about the mayor's speech?M: I sure did. But I think they twisted the meaning of what he said.Q: What does the man say about the editorial?5. W: Why don't we go to see a movie tonight? A good comedy might cheer you up. M: I would. But the reason that I've been so down is all this work I have to do.Q: What can be inferred about the man?6. W: So, are you going to see the students' play tonight?M: I doubt it. I'm still getting over the flu.Q: What is true about the man?7. M: Gordon needs to find another place to live. The apartment he rents now has been sold to a new owner.W: He'd better start looking right away. When all the students come back in a few weeks, he won't find any near the campus.Q: What does the woman suggest Gordon do?8. W: Mind if I borrow your Spanish workbook?M: Not as long as I have it back in time to take to class this evening.Q: What does the man mean?9. W: You don't believe in diets, do you?M: There is nothing wrong with them per se but they have to be combined with exercise to do any good.Q: What is the man's attitude towards diets ?10. W: I don't know which color folder to use, white or brown.M: What difference does it make? It's the content that's important.Q: What is the implication of the man?11. W: You know, I've heard that Professor Martin's Introduction to Chemistry class is too demanding for first year students. They say it's the most difficult course for graduate students.M: Yeah, but a lot of students will tell you otherwise. Go talk to anyone who has gone to an advanced course, like Organic Chemistry, or who studied chemistry in graduate school. They're really glad they started out with Professor Martin.Q: What does the man imply about Professor Martin?12. W: Hey, Mark. Have you been able to sell your old piano, yet?M: Hmm, you were right. Just posting notices on bulletin boards at a couple of supermarkets w asn't enough. I think I'll have to place an advertisement in the local newspaper.Q: Which of the following is true according to the conversation?13. W: I'm amazed that you still haven't gotten to know your neighbors.M: They tend to keep to themselves.Q: Why hasn't the man gotten to know his neighbors?14. W: Hi! Um, I think something is wrong with the washing machine. It works, and I just did my laundry, but it makes some strange noises. Maybe you should call someone to fix it.M: Oh, don't worry. Someone from the repair shop is already on the way over to take a look at it.Q: What is the implication of the man?15. W: It's so thoughtful of you to offer to drop me off at the train station. Are you sure it's not out of your way?M: Not at all. The station is really close to where I'm going.Q: What can be learned about the man?Part BPassage IThe Application of Computers in Education The best method for improving educational standards is to utilize every tool available, including state-of-the-art technology. Computers and the internet have expanded the way in which information can be delivered to the students of today. Today's networking technologies provide a valuable opportunity to practise new learning techniques. Educators are discovering that computers are facilitating learning. Computer-based communications, or telecommunications, can offer many educational opportunities; therefore, educators will need to adapt current teaching methods to incorporate this new media into the classroom. Computers have made a fundamental impact on most industries, providing a competitive advantage that has come to be essential to many businesses. Therefore, schools must also use technology to improve the educational process. School systems often consider purchasing a computer network, and justify its purchase by applying it to routine administrative tasks, such as attendance records and grading. While these tasks are very important, they only show a small part of what technology can do for a school. Technology must go further than simply keeping attendance; it must focus on keeping students interested and productive. Since computers and the Internet have expanded the ways in which education can be delivered to students, it is currently possible to engage i n "distance education" through the Internet. Distance education involves audio and video links between teachers and students in remote areas. Video conferencing allows groups to communicate with each other. Desktop video conferencing promises to bring students together from geographic and cultural distances face to face via computer. Not only will the teacher talk to the students, but the students will be able to interact with each other. This will make students more interested in learning.I. 1. According to the passage, what are educators discovering?2. What do schools usually purchase computer networks for?3. According to the author, what should computers be mainly used for?4. Which of the following is NOT a feature of video conferencing?5. Which of the following is true according to the passage?II. fundamental impact; be essential; improve the educational process; justify its purchase; attendance records; what technology can doPassage IIE-Commerce The Internet, as a means for commerce, did not become reality until the 1990s. Before this time, it was mainly a tool for the army, and a research device for some American universities. Its popularity grew when it proved to be a fast and efficient means to conduct long distance transactions, as well as an effective way。
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Unit 5 TextCan You Raise a Polite Kid in this Rude World?Suzanne ChazinMention ill-mannered children and most people roll their eyes at the memory of a little hellion and his boorish parents. I still get angry about an incident that happened last summer.1.We were staying at a country inn that had a small movie theater. Before every evening’s present ation, my husband and I instructed ourthree-year-old son to sit quietly. Except for an occasional whispered question, he sat in rapt attention.2. The soundtrack, however, was impossible to hear. That’s because two children bounced on their seats, talked loudly and raced up and down the aisles. Never once did I see a parent. After several evenings of this, I followed the children to the dining room. There sat a man and woman enjoying a relaxed meal.3.“My family is having a hard time watching the film with your children running all over the theater,” I said. “Do you think that if they’re not interested in the movie, you could keep them out here?” The father regard ed me coolly. “We’ve paid for the use of the inn’s facilities,” he said. “Our children can go anywhere they please!”4.I was dumbfounded.What could make a seemingly rational couple condone behavior that was so obviously rude? Have we as a society become so consumed with our own needs and the impulses of our children that everyone else’s rights are ignored?5.“Take a look at television these days, and it’s becoming almost commonplace to be arrogant and crude,” notes psychologist Thomas Achenbach of the University of Vermont.6. While teenagers laugh at the vulgar antics of “Beavis and Butthead,” their parents yuk it up with the acerbic “Married With Children” and t he brash “Roseanne.” The assault on manners doesn’t just com e in the form of comic relief. Witness the abominable display last September of Baltimore Orioles second baseman Roberto Alomar, who spat in the face of umpire John Hirschbeck before millions of fans.7. All of this seems to have a profound effect on kids. Comparing assessments of American children in the mid-1970s and the late 1980s, Achenbach found that children in the latter group were, on average, more impulsive and disobedient than their counterparts a decade and a half earlier. The fraying of the nuclear family and the demands on working parents, many experts believe, have produced a generation of children who can program a computer but don’t know how to write a thank-you note.8. Even parents who strive to teach their children manners are appall ed at how easily those lessons can be undone by what takes place beyond their homes. Leann Aykut of Scottsdale, Ariz., knows this well. One day her 11-year-old son found his sister using his telephone in his room. “Get off my phone,” he yelled, calling her an obscene name. Aykut raced to her son’s room. “You’ve no right to talk to your sister like that,” she scolded. The boy shrugged. He explained that a friend had been arguing with his mother and called her by that term. “We never talk that way in this house,” Aykut said firmly.9.While you can’t protect your children from what goes on outside your home, experts believe that with patience and persistence, parents can do a lot to make their children beauties in our world full of beasts.Be a Model.10. When a 16-year-old Florida high-schooler came home from volleyball practice one day, she ap peared troubled. “What’s wrong?” her mother asked. The teen explained that her coach chose another girl over her best friend for the varsity team. Her friend’s mother was livid. Driving the girls home, she flew into a rage, cursing and calling the coach all sorts of names.11.Many parents seem to have adopted the attitude “My child, right or wrong”—with devastating results. “Being a parent means being mature enough to h elp a child adapt to disappointment,” Achenbach says. “Parents who can’t accept when their child isn’t No. 1 send the message that when you’re frustrated, you blame the source of frustration instead of looking for a way to cope.” Instead of urging a child to study harder for better grades, some parents blame the teacher. Instead of punishing a child for violating a school policy, they battle the policy.12. A better message, experts say, is to teach children that while they cannot always control the outcome of every situation, they can control how they respond. “Chil dren must learn to behave more gallantly than they feel,” says “Miss Manners” columnist and author Judith Martin. Being gallant, says Martin, is about more tha n simply saying “please” and“thank you.” It’s about not boasting or calling someone names behind their back, about winning fairly and losing graciously, and treating everyone with respect.13.Of course, all the training in the world won’t persuade a child to behave gallantly if his parents become aggressive, demanding and rude at the slightest provocation. That’s why experts agree the best way for parents to im prove a child’s manners is to improve their own first.14. Parents need to be especially vigilant not to say something casually that they may be alarmed to hear later in the mouths of their children.A wife who tells her husband to shut up and a father who calls a neighbor a jerk are likely to hear their children speak the same way to them.15.“If we aren’t practicing good manners, how can we expect our children to?” notes etiquette author and “Ms. Demeanor” columnist Mary Mitchell.Prompt and Praise.16.“You’re such a mess; you never clean up your room.” “You’d better write that thank-you note or you’re not watching TV.” “Don’t you raise your voice to me.” Most parents have said these things to their children. They’re meant to correct behavior. Why, then, do they fail so miserably?17. Because rude behavior in children is more often the result of thoughtlessness than of deliberate aggression. Criticism, name-calling and orders only make a child angry and defensive. They reinforce the notion that the child is incapable of good behavior without coercion.18. A better approach is something Alan Kazdin, a psychologist at Yale University, calls prompt and praise. Before an event the parent explains the expected behavior in a noncritical way: “When we visit Aunt Mary today, I’d be so proud if you could sh ake her hand and pull out her chair at dinner.” Afterward, praise the child: “I really liked the way you shook Aunt Mary’s hand and offered a chair.” Says Kazdin, “The idea is to do this often enough so you can eventually move away from the prompt and just give the praise.”19. But what about the times when a child has already committed an offending act? “Correct the child by blaming it on the house rules,” advises etiquette consultant Joan Hopper. Every family should have some basic rules that everyone agrees on and will follow.20.So rather than saying “You’re such a slob. Get your elbows off the table,” a parent can simply state, “Our family rule is that elbows don’t go on t he table.” By correcting the behavior rather than the child, you defuse a child’s defensiveness and keep the correction from sounding like an order.21.A criticism delivered this way does tend to get results, as Ellen Weeks, 15, of West Hartford, Conn., will attest. Every morning, Ellen’s parents or on e of her friends’ parents would drive a group of students to school. When the car pulled up, Ellen used to wordlessly plunk herself in the back seat, sit silently, then rush out of the car at the school curb.22. One morning after Ellen had hopped into the car, the driver, a father of one of the girls, turned around and asked, “How come no-one says ‘good-morning’ to me?” “I’d never thought about it from his perspective before,” Ellen admits. “I’m glad he told us how he felt.” Now she and the others say “good-morning” when they get into the car.Have Dinner Together.23. Coretta Jefferson’s household is like many across America. The mother of two in Weston, W. Va., often doesn’t have the energy to coordinate everyon e’s schedule around a sit-down dinner. Her eight-year-old son plays baseball and soccer, and her husband has a pool tournament two nights a week. “Gathering together for dinner is important,” she says, “but I can’t see it happening in my lifetime.”24. Experts say that a half-hour to an hour of sit-down family time each day may be the most important thing parents can do for their children. “Co-operation, punctuality, conversation skills and respect are all learned around the dining table,” says etiquette teacher Tiffany Francis.25.Even if a family can’t eat together every night, they should strive to get together at least once or twice a week. That means switching on the telephone answering machine and shutting off the television. “Dinnertime is not simply about eating but about sharing your day as a fa mily,” says Mary Mitchell. It’s a time when parents can gently impart their values and morals without sounding as if they’re lecturing.Develop Rituals.26. Attitudes of respect, modesty and fair play can grow only out of slowly acquired skills that parents teach their children over many years through shared experience and memory. If a child reaches adulthood withrecollections only of television, Little League and birthday parties, then that child has little to draw on when a true test of character comes up—say, in a prickly business situation.“Unless that child feels grounded in who he is and where he comes from, everything else is an act,” says etiquette expert Betty Jo Trakimas.27. T he Dickmeyers of Carmel. Ind., reserve every Friday night as “family night” with their three children. Often the family plays board games or hide-and-seek. “My children love it,” says Theresa, their mother.28. Can playing hide-and-seek really teach a child about manners? Yes, say Trakimas and others, because it tells children that their parents care enough to spend time with him, he is loved and can learn to love others. “Manners aren’t about using the right fork, agrees etiquette instructor Patricia Gilbert-Hinz. “Manners are about being kind—giving compliments, team-playing, making sacrifices. Children learn that through their parents.”29.While children don’t automatically warm to the idea of learning to be polite, there’s no reason for them to see manners as a bunch of stuffy restrictions either. They’re the building blocks of a child’s education. “Once a rule becomes second nature, it frees us,” Mitchell says. “How well could Michael Jordan play basketball if he had to keep reminding himself of the rules?”30. Judith Martin concurs. “A polite child grows up to get the friends and the dates and the job interviews,” she says, “because people respond to good m anners. It’s the language of all human behavior.”<The End>第五单元你能在这样粗鲁的世界里培养出彬彬有礼的孩子吗?苏珊娜·查津一提到无礼的孩子, 大多数人都会因回想起惹是生非的小孩以及其粗鄙的父母而皱起眉头。
新世纪研究生公共英语教材听说学生用书听力原文2022
LESSON ONEMusic1. M: By the way, Jane, did you talk to the consultant顾问about our new health program?W: I contacted联系his office but his secretary said he would （be out for）试图得到lunch until two.Q: What does the woman mean?2. W: We need to let everyone know about the charity [ˈtʃæriti] n. 慈爱concert, but we don't have much money for advertising.M: How about using the school radio station? They broadcast free public service服务announcements.通告Q: What does the man suggest they do?3. W: I don't understand why this self-study自学book doesn't have answers to the questions.M: But it does. You can find them at the back of the book.Q: What does the man say about the self-study book?4. M: The new sales manager says he has never met you before.W: We've been introduced about three times. He seems a little forgetful.Q: What do we learn about the new sales manager?5. M: Have you had the brakes[breik] n制动器; 闸; 刹车. and tires checked? And do you have enough money?W: I have taken care of everything. And I'm sure it's going to be a wonderful极好的, 精彩的, 绝妙的trip.Q: What's the woman going to do?g. M: I've had my new stereo立体声for a whole week, but I haven't yet figured out想到how to record music.W: Didn't an instruction manual [ˈmænjuəl] 手册形式的，像手册的；教范性质的come with it?Q: What does the woman imply?7. W: I want to pay you for that long-distance call I made. But, I suppose you haven't gotten your phone bill yet,M: Oh, but I have.Q: What does the man mean?8. M: Professor Smith assigned us three more novels to read.W: He must think you don't have any other classes.Q: What can be inferred about Professor Smith?9. M: Let's go watch the fireworks烟花tonight.W: I have tickets to the theater.Q: What does the woman mean?10. M: I am exhausted筋疲力尽的. I stayed up熬夜the whole night studying for my history midterm exam.W: Why do you always wait till the last minute?Q: What can be inferred about the man?11. M: I'll be coming straight from work, so I'll have to pack包装；捆扎a change of clothes.W: It's only a barbecue [ˈbɑ:bikju:] (常用于室外的)金属烤架. Jeans and T-shirts will be fine.Q: What does the woman imply?12. W: I'm going to the snack [snæk] 小吃; 点心; 快餐bar for a cup of coffee. Would you like me to bring you back something?M: Not from the snack bar, but could you pick up a paper for me?Q: What does the man mean?13. M: I don't understand how this budget was calculated[ˈkælkjuleit] 计算, 估计, 核算.W: Let me have a look, OK?Q: What does the woman mean?14. W: We need a fourth player for tennis this morning. Do you want to join us?M: I've got a class at nine, but Carol is free and she is really good.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?15. W: Have you saved enough to buy that new printer for your computer yet?M: You know, money seems to be burning a hole in my pocket lately. Maybe next month.Q: What does the man mean?PART B Intensive加强的Listening: MusicPassage I: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart沃尔夫冈·阿马多伊斯·莫扎特Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was one of the most human and lovable [ˈlʌvəbəl]可爱的,惹人爱的of the great composers[kəmˈpəʊzə] (尤指古典音乐)作曲家,创作者,作曲者. The period in which he lived was one of romantic interest, and his early life as a musical音乐的, 用于音乐的, 有音乐的child genius [ˈdʒi:njəs]天才, 天赋before the principal最重要的; 主要的courts of Europe reads like a fairy [ˈfɛəri]仙人, 小仙子, 小精灵tale传说；陈述.(At no time)决不in the history of the world has the court life of Europe been so wasteful [ˈweɪstfəl]浪费的;挥霍的;耗费的as during the later half of the eighteenth century. One of the great child geniuses [ˈdʒi:njəs]天才, 天赋the world has ever known, the boy Mozart, and his sister Maria Anna, soon became the court favorites [ˈfeivərit]特别喜欢的人(或物),喜欢的事物,亲信,心腹,幸运儿and traveled not only in Austria, but to France and Italy as well. It was but natural天生的, 生来的，本来的，与生俱来的that the youthful青年人的; 青春的; genius [ˈdʒi:njəs]天才, 天赋should be influenced by these experiences. There is a delicacy [ˈdelɪkəsi:] 精致, 精美;娇嫩and refinement [rɪˈfaɪnmənt]精炼；提炼；提纯in Mozart's musical expression which is not found in the works of his master男教师; 院长, Haydn.From his seventh year until his death at the age of thirty-five, Mozart's genius (poured forth)连续不断地流出a free stream of over a thousand melodious [məˈləʊdi:əs]有旋律的,产生旋律的compositions创作, 写作, 作曲, many of which were never published. Mozart wrote all forms for all instruments仪器. Of his forty-nine symphonies[ˈsimfəni]交响乐, 交响曲, the two greatest are G-minor and C-major. These works were both written in six weeks during the summer of 1788.As a composer (尤指古典音乐)作曲家,创作者,作曲者of opera [ˈɔpərə]歌剧, Mozart still remains pre-eminent卓越的,优秀的. His dramatic戏剧性的works show great individual个别的, 单独的, 个人的genius天才, 天赋, but little regard for the previous先前的, 以前的reforms改革, 改良, 改造of Gluck. His areas have never been surpassed 超过; 优于; 多于; 非…所能办到and his dramatic戏剧的, 剧本的simplicity[simˈplisiti]简单, 朴素, 率直has rarely been equaled by succeeding composers作曲家. Mozart's greatest operas歌剧, "The Marriage of Figaro费加罗的婚礼", "Don Giovanni' and "The Magic Flute" are still popular favorites with singers歌手;歌唱家and the public as well. Gifted with a marvelous free melody, Mozart's music, even in his strictest compositions, possesses[pəˈzes].具有 a simplicity简单, 朴素, 率直and naive grace优雅which charms[tʃɑ:m]使高兴, 使着迷; 吸引all hearers.1. Which of the following countries had NOT been visited by Mozart and his sister?2. How many symphonies交响乐did Mozart create?3. Which word could be used to describe描写, 叙述the period in which Mozart lived?4. In which period did Mozart live?5. How long did Mozart engage in参加; 从事; 忙于composing?II.1. ( F ) Like his master Haydn, Mozart created his works with refinement细微的改良; （精细的）改进, 改善and delicacy 精致, 精美;娇嫩.2. ( T ) Mozart composed all forms of music for all instruments.3. ( F ) In Mozart's works, much attention was paid to the previous先前的, 以前的reforms of Gluck格卢克.4. ( T ) Mozart's areas have never been surpassed超过; 优于.5. (T) Simplicity简单, 朴素, 率直is one of the characteristics特征in Mozart's music.Passage II: American MusicOne of America's most important exports出口is her modern music. American music is played all over the world. It is enjoyed by the people of all ages in all countries. Although the lyrics ['liriks]歌词are English, people not speaking English can enjoy it too. The reasons for its popularity普遍,流行; are its fast pace [peis步子；节奏and rhythmic[ˈrɪðmɪk] 有韵律的, 有节奏的beat[bi:t]节拍, 拍子.The music has many origins [ˈɔridʒin]起点; 来源in the United States. Country music, coming from the rural农村的，乡村的areas in the southern United States, is one source来源, 出处. Country music features以…为物色是…特征simple themes 题目，主题，and melodies 曲调, 歌曲describing day-to-day situations形势; 情况and the feelings of country people. Many people appreciate欣赏, 赏识, this music because of the emotions 情感，感情expressed by country music songs.A second origin of American popular music is the blues[blu:z]布鲁斯歌曲；蓝调歌曲. It depicts描述mostly sad feelings reflecting表达; 反映the difficult lives of American blacks. It is usually played and sung by black musicians, but it is popular with all Americans.（Rock music）摇滚音乐is a newer form of music. This music style风格, featuring .以…为物色是…特征fast and repetitious重复的;反复的rhythms节奏, was influenced by the blues布鲁斯歌曲；蓝调歌曲and country music. It was first known as rock-and-roll in the 1950s. Since then there have been many forms of rock music: hard rock, soft rock, and others. Many performers of popular music are young musicians.American popular music is marketed在市场上出售某物to a demanding(顾客的)需求、需要audience观众, 听众; 读者. Now popular songs are heard on the radio several times a day. Some songs have become popular all over the world. People hear these songs sung in their original起初的; 原来的English or sometimes translated into other languages. The words may differ but the enjoyment of the music is universal普遍的.I.1. Which group of people enjoy American music?2. Why is American music so popular in all countries?3. What can be learned from the passage?4. What do you know from the passage?5. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?Passage III: Music in Different CulturesIn western culture music is regarded as good by birth在血统上,生来, and sounds that are welcome are said to be "music to the ears". In some other cultures文化-- for example, Islamic伊斯兰的,伊斯兰教的culture -- it is of little value, associated (使)发生联系, (使)联合; 结交, 结伙with sin [sin]罪恶, 罪孽and evil罪恶. In the West and in the high cultures of Asia, it is said that there are three types of music. First, classical古典的, 经典的music, composed 组成, 构成and performed by trained professionals具有某专业资格的人, 专业人士originally最初under the support of courts 宫廷, 宫室and religious宗教的establishments建立, 确立; second, folk music民间音乐, shared by the population at large and passed on 传递; 传授orally口头上地,口述地, and third, popular music, performed by professionals, spread (使)传播, (使)散布through radio, television, records, film, and print, and consumed消耗，耗尽by the mass public.Music is a major component成分, 组成部分, 部件, 元件in religious宗教的services, theater剧场,戏院,, and entertainment娱乐, 文娱节目, 表演会of all sorts. The most universal use of music is as a part of religious rituals仪式. In some tribal [ˈtraɪbəl]部落的societies, music appears to serve as a special form of communication with supernatural超自然的;鬼、神或幻术所引起的beings, and its prominent显著的; 突出的use in modern Christian基督教徒and Jewish 犹太人的;犹太教徒的services may be the leftover of just such an original原始的purpose. Another less obvious function of music is social adherence遵守;遵循；坚持. For most social groups, music can serve as a powerful symbol象征, 标志. Members of most societies share keen热衷的, 热心的, feelings as to what kind of music they "belong to". Indeed, some minorities少数, 小部分including, in the U. S.A., black Americans and Euro-American groups use music as a major symbol of group identity身份. Music also symbolizes象征;作为…的象征military军事的, 军用的;, patriotic[ˈpætriˈɔtik]爱国的, 有爱国心的and funeral葬礼, 丧礼moods心情, 情绪and events. In a more general普遍的, 全面的; sense, music may express the central最重要的, 主要的, 首要social values of a society. In western culture, the interrelationship相互关系of conductor and orchestra [ˈɔ:kistrə]管弦乐队symbolizes the need for strong cooperation合作, 协作among various kinds of specialists 专家, 行家in a modern industrial society.I.1. In what culture is music regarded as good by birth?2. Which of the following is performed by professionals?3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?4. According to the passage, what is the most universal use of music?5. Which of the following is NOT symbolized by music?II.1. In some other cultures, music is of low value, associated with sin and evil.2. For most social groups, music can serve as a powerful symbol. Members of most societies share keen feelings as to what kind of music they "belong to".3. In a more general sense, music may express the central social values of a society. In Western culture, the interrelationship between conductor and orchestra symbolizes the need for strong cooperation among various kinds of specialists in a modern industrial society.PART C（1）Practical （2）Religious（3）Sunday School（4）Piano（5）a walk （6）join them（7）other people （8）go to the cinema（9）at the time （10）duty（11）gentle （12）discussion（13）penniless （14）vivid（15）greeted （16）love and warmth（17）come home （18）principles（19）applyingLESSON two1. M: Do you still want to go to the graduate研究生的school after you get out of college?W: I've changed my mind about that. I want to start working before I go back to school.Q: What does the woman mean?2. M: We've got a whole hour before the Browns come by来串门, 来访to pick us up安排接取; 使搭乘; 搭救.W: Yeah. But we'd better get moving赶快；快些开始.Q: What does the woman suggest they do?3. M: I'm thinking of getting a new printer.W: I'd invest in在…上投资, 在…投入(时间、精力等) a laser [ˈleizə激光] printer. The print quality is much better. Q: What does the woman mean?4. W: I've got a coupon [ˈku:pɔn]配给券；（购物）票证；（购物）优惠券for half-off五折dinner at that new restaurant down the street. I think I'll use it when my cousin [ˈkʌzn]堂[表]兄弟[姊妹] comes for a visit this weekend.M: Where did you get it? I wouldn't mind（trying that place out too）试验.Q: What does the man want to know?5. W: What's Laura doing here today? I thought she was supposed 料想; 猜想; 以为to be out of离开了the office on Mondays.W: She decided she'd rather have Fridays off instead.Q: What can be inferred about Laura?6. M: I need to find a new roommate <英>室友,住在同室的人.W: So John's going to California after all.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?7. M: My math assignment's工作, 任务due 到期的tomorrow morning and I haven't even started it yet.W: I'll miss想念, 惦记you at the party tonight.Q: What does the woman imply?8. W: Those packages包, 包裹, 包在一起的东西took forever长久地；（与动词进行时连用）老是，没完没了地to arrive.M: But they did arrive, didn't they?Q: What does the man say about the packages?9. M: My parents are coming to see our apartment一套房间, 一户this weekend.W: Looks as if I'd better lend you my vacuum [ˈvækjuəm]〈口〉真空吸尘器cleaner 净化器then.Q: What does the woman imply?10. M: Sarah, did you have a chance to buy that new novel you wanted?W: No, but I had Doris get it for me.Q: What does Sarah say about the novel?11. M: I've been waiting all week for this concert. The philharmonic [filɑ:ˈmɔnik]交响乐团is supposed to be excellent and with our student discoun [ˈdiskaunt]数目, 折扣t the tickets will be really cheap.W: Uh -- uh, I'm afraid I left my student ID in my other purse钱包.Q: What does the woman imply?暗示, 暗指12. M: The university bookstore opens at 9 in the morning.W: Oh, dear. I need a textbook教科书, 课本for my eight o'clock class today.Q: What does the woman mean?13. M: The storm暴风雨[雪] last night damaged some of the neighbor's roofs.W: no wonder不足为奇.Q: What does the woman mean?14. M: You've certainly无疑地; 确定地；肯定地been reading that one page for a long time now.W: Well, I'm being tested on it tomorrow.Q: What does the woman imply暗示?15. W: Another thing we need to do is show the new students around town. You know, show them all the sights视野；风景of the area.M: I don't see why we need to do that ourselves. I understand the visitors' center offers a wonderful bus tour旅行, 观光. Q: What does the man suggest they do?PART BPassage I:People in the US get a two-week paid有报酬的;领取报酬的vacation from their job every year. Most British people have four or five weeks paid holiday a year. Americans often complain抱怨, 诉苦; 投诉that two weeks is not enough especially when they hear about the longer holidays that Europeans enjoy. In addition, there are eight days in each European country, which are public holidays (the British call Bank Holiday) and many of these fall on落到, 轮到a Monday giving people a long weekend.What do people do in Britain and the US when they are on holidays? In the US, outdoor vacations are popular, for example, at the Grand Canyon峡谷or Yellowstone or other national parks or forests. Young people may go walking or camping 宿营, 露营in the mountains. Many people have small trailers拖车, 挂车in which to travel, or if they are in a car, they may stay at motels汽车旅馆on the journey旅行; 行程;. Disneyland and Disney world are also popular and people can go skiing in the Rocky洛矶Mountains of Colorado科罗拉多州, Wyoming怀俄明州and Montana蒙大纳(美国州名). Some children go to summer camp for a holiday during the summer vacation from school, where they do special activities, such as sports or crafts技巧；技能；技艺. When Americans want a holiday for fun in the sun, they usually go to Florida, Hawaii, Mexico or the Caribbean. They may go to Europe for culture, for example, to see art, plays, and places of historic历史上著名（或重要）的interest.In Britain, many people like to go to the seaside for holidays. There are places near the sea, such as Backpool, Scarborough斯卡波罗and Bournemouth伯恩茅斯, where there is plenty充裕, 大量, 富庶to do even when it rains. People also like to go to the country, especially to walk, in places like Scotland, Wales and the Lake湖泊District. When the British go abroad they usually want to go somewhere warm. Spain and the Spanish islands of Majorea and Ibiza伊比沙岛are popular as are other places in southern Europe. For skiing, people often go to the Alps阿尔卑斯山.1. How long a paid vacation can Americans enjoy every year?2. How many days are there about public holidays for Europeans in a year? weeks.3. Where do Americans usually go for fun in the sun?4. Where do Americans usually spend their holidays for culture?5. British people usually go to Spain for holidays. What for?l. ( ) Many of the public holidays are on Friday in Britain.2. ( ) Americans like to have outdoor activities during their vacations.3. ( ) Some American children do some special activities in the summer camps during their vacations.4. ( ) When British people go abroad, they usually go for culture.5. ( ) For the British, the Alps is a skiing resort度假胜地, 旅游胜地.Passage II:Every country in the world celebrates New Year but not everyone does it on the same day. The countries of North and South America and Europe welcome the New Year on January 1. This practice began with the Romans. Julius Caesar, a Roman ruler, changed the date of the New Year from the first day of March to the first day of January. In the Middle East, New Year is on the day when spring begins. People in China celebrate it on the Spring Festival, which is the first day of their lunar [ˈlju:nə] 月的, 月球的;按阴历的calendar[ˈkælində] 日历, 月历. The Spring Festival usually comes between January 21 and February 19. Rosh Hashana犹太新年, which is the Jewish New Year, comes at the end of summer.In all of these cultures, there is a tradition of making noise. People made noise in ancient times to drive away the evil邪恶的, 坏的，恶毒的spirits神灵, 幽灵from home. Many people do it with fire-works. In Japan, people go from house tohouse making noise with drums 鼓, 鼓状物and bamboo竹, 竹竿sticks棍, 棒. Young people in Denmark丹麦throw broken pieces of jars罐子, 广口瓶or pots against the sides of friends' houses.In the United States, many people stay up until midnight on New Year's Eve前日, 前夕to watch the clock pass from one year to the next. Friends often gather together at a party on New Year's Eve, and when the New Year comes, all ring环状物, 圆圈bells钟, 铃, 电铃, blow吹horns[hɔ:n]号, 号角, blow whistle哨子, 汽笛songs, and kiss each other.In many European countries, families start the new year by first attending church services, which is followed by paying calls on friends and relatives. Italian boys and girls receive gifts of money on New Year's Day.New Year's Day is more joyful快乐的, 高兴的than Christmas圣诞节in France and Scotland. In these countries Christmas is a religious holiday only, while the New Year is the time for gifts-giving, parties, and visits.1. Who changed the date of the New Year from March 1 to January 172. When does the Jewish New Year begin?3. Why did people make noise in ancient times when they celebrated the New Year?4. According to the speaker, how do the children in Denmark celebrate the New Year?5. In which country do children receive gifts of money on New Year's Day?1. ( ) People in the Middle East welcome the New Year on January 1.2. ( )The Spring Festival usually comes between January 21 and February 19.3. ( ) On New Year's Day, many people make noise with fireworks.4. ( ) In all European countries, families start the new year by paying calls on friends and relatives.5. ( ) Christmas is the most joyful and important festival of the year in France.Passage 3:Hundreds of years ago in England, many children dressed up as adults on Valentine's Day and they went singing from home to home. In Wales, wooden love spoons were carved and given as gifts on February 14th. Hearts, keys and keyholes were favorite decorations on the spoons. The decoration meant, "You unlock my heart!" In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who their valentines would be. They would wear these names on their sleeves for one week. To wear your heart on your sleeve now means that it is easy for other people to know how you are feeling. In some countries, a young woman may receive a gift of clothing from a young man. If she keeps the gift, it means she will marry him. Some people used to believe that if a woman saw a robin flying overhead on Valentine's Day, it meant she would marry a sailor. If she saw a sparrow, she would marry a poor man and be very happy. If she saw a goldfinch, she would marry a millionaire.A love seat is a wide chair. It was first made to seat one woman and her wide dress. Later, the love seat or courting seat had two sections, often in an S-shape. In this way, a couple could sit together -- but not too closely! Think of five or six names of boys or girls you might marry. As you twist the stem of an apple, recite the names until the stem comes off. You will marry the person whose name you were saying when the stem fell off. Pick a dandelion that has gone to seed. Take a deep breath and blow the seeds into the wind. Count the seeds that remain on the stem. That is the number of children you will have. If you cut an apple in half and count how many seeds are inside, you will also know how many children you will have.1. According to the passage, who would dress up on Valentine's Day hundreds of years ago in England?2. What are NOT mentioned as the favorite decorations on the carved spoons?3. According to the passage, what kind of person would a woman marry if she saw4. Why was a love seat made?5. According to the passage, when a woman twists the stem of an apple, what does the woman want to see?1.(T) To wear your heart on your sleeve means that it's easy for other people to know how you are feeling.2. (T) If a woman keeps the gift of clothing from a young man, it means that she will marry him.3. (F) A love seat was made in an S-shape for a couple to sit on comfortably.4. (F) Nowadays, we think that if a woman sees a sparrow flying overhead on Valentine's Day, she will marry a poor man and be very happy.5. ( T ) According to the passage, you can guess how many children you will have with the help of an apple or a dandelion. PART C1) 1947 2) Yale Law School 3) a brave face 4) family life 5) stood by 6) on her husband's behalf 7) highlight 8) the White House9) relationship 10) her marriage 11)all Americans 12) the First Lady 13) 1996 14) law firm15) public stage16)everybody 17) the same thing 18) in private 19) public responsibilities 20) a true homeLesson three1. W: The report says all departments are making a profit except the Asian department.M: Well, Mr. Smith seems to be the wrong person to head that department. One more step wrong and he will be removed from that office.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2. W: During the last thunderstorm, I noticed several leaks in my bedroom ceiling and they really caused a mess.M: Maybe you have some broken tiles. I have the phone number of a good roofing company that could do a good repair job for you at a reasonable price.Q: What can we conclude from this conversation?3. W: How did you do on the math exam, John?M: I barely made it. It was just a passing score but better than I had expected.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?4. M: I wonder what makes Mother so upset these days?W: Father is canceling his vacation trip. He promised to take her abroad last year, but the company is again asking father to postpone his vacation.Q: Why is their mother unhappy?5. W: Friday's speaker is supposed to be wonderful. Are you going to attend the seminar that day?M: Yes, but I haven't been able to get a ticket yet. Since the lecture is open to the public, I imagine the tickets may have already been sold out.Q: Why is the man afraid he won't be able to attend the seminar?6. M: Could you lend me your biology notes?W: Do you think you'll be able to make out my handwriting?Q: What does the woman imply about the notes?7. W: Did you pick up my books from Ron's house?M: Sorry. It slipped my mind.Q: What does the man mean?8. W: Would you like to go to the movies with us tonight?M: To the movies? Tonight is the biggest concert of the year.Q: What does the man mean?9. M: Just one person in the whole class got an A on the test! YOU!W: ALL RIGHT!!!Q: What does the woman mean?10. W: We are having a party at our house on the weekend of the 30th. Would you like to join us?M: That sounds like a lot of fun. But I'll need to check my calendar first.Q: What does the man imply?11. M: I've been running a mile every afternoon for the past month. But I still haven't been able to lose more than a pound or two. I wonder if it's worth it.W: Oh, don't give up now. It always seems hard when you are just starting out.Q: What does the woman mean?12. M: I'm going to the vegetable stand today. Can I pick up anything for you?W: No, thanks. I just came back from the market myself.Q: What does the woman mean?13. M: I don't understand why I received such a low grade on my term paper.W: You should make an appointment with the professor to discuss it.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?14. M: The sound of all that traffic is driving me out of my mind.W: It is had. But the highway will reopen tomorrow, then we won't have all those cars passing by any more.Q: What does the woman imply?15. W: I invited your mother to lunch yesterday. But she said she didn't have any free time.M: Yeah. She just got a new job.Q: What does the man mean?Passage I:Established on January 1, 1995, World Trade Organization is the successor to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). It exists to promote a free-market international trade system. The WTO promotes trade by:1. reducing tariffs;2. prohibiting import or export bans or quotas;3. eliminating discrimination against foreign products and services;4. eliminating other impediments to trade, commonly called "non-tariff trade barriers''.With China's successful entry into WTO in Nov 2001, it currently has 135 member countries, accounting for over 90% of world trade. Over 30 others are negotiating membership. The WTO's top-level decision-making body is the ministerial conference which meets at least once every two years. Over three-quarters of WTO members are developing countries. Special provisions for these members are included in the WTO's agreements. GATT is now the WTO's principal rule-book. Decisions are made by the entire membership by consensus or majority vote. The WTO's agreements have been ratified in all members' parliaments. If a trade barrier is found to be unfair, the WTO can authorize the imposition of trade sanctions to force a change in that country's law. The WTO exempts trade barriers which are designed to conserve natural resources or protect health.Critics say the WTO credits agreements are skewed in favor of rich countries. The west may preach trade liberalization, but it has used negotiations to prize third world market while keeping its own barriers intact.1.When was the World Trade Organization established?2. What is the aim of establishing the WTO?3. According to the passage, how many member countries does the WTO currently have?4. Which of the following statements is NOT true?5. What does the WTO do if a trade barrier is found to be unfair in a certain country?1.GATT,2.over 90%,3.the ministerial conference,4.conserve natural resources, protect health,5.in favor of rich countries. Passage II。
新世纪研究生公共英语教材 听说学生用书 第二版听力原文 单元5
LESSON FIVE Life on CampusPART A1. M: I think I'll add that information to my paper.W: You really should cheek it out in your reference book.Q: What does the woman imply?C.the information may be inaccurate2. W: Do you know when Thomas was born?M: Don't ask me. I'm not good with dates.Q: What does the man mean?A.he has trouble remembering when things happen3. M: The forecast is for a severe winter. Are you prepared?W: Hardly. I'm waiting for the next sale to get a down jacket.Q: What does the woman imply?D.she needs a warm jacket4. M: How long has it been since you saw Becky?W: I bumped into her at the market just last week.Q: What does the woman mean?B.she saw becky recently5. M: Pam says she likes art museums.W: But she doesn't often visit them, does she?Q: What does the woman imply about Pam?B.she isn't really interested in art museums6. M: Why did you come to the meeting late? I left a message with your roommate about the time change..W: She has a very short memory and it really gets on my nerves sometimes.Q: What does the woman imply?C.her roommate forgot to give her the message7. M: You know, every time I talk to Mary I get the feeling she's been critical of me.W: Don't you think you are overreact ing a bit?Q: What does the woman mean?C.the man is too sensitive8. W: Would you like to come to Janet's surprise party tomorrow night?M: I'm going to a concert tomorrow, I wish I could be in two places at once.Q: What does the man mean?D.he regrets that he can't go to the party9. W: There is a great antique show at the grand auditorium. Let's go see it this evening.M: I have worked really hard all day long. Won't it be there for a while?Q: What does the man imply?A.he has to work late that night10. M; Bill has only been on the job a week and already he's acting like he is the boss.W: He's not going to last long with that attitude.Q: What does the woman imply?D.bills behavior could cause him to lose his job11. M: Did you pick up your letter at the post office?W: No. I got my roommate to do it.Q: What happened to the letter?A.the woman's roommate went to get it12. W: Debra says she is going to stay up all night studying for her exam tomorrow morning.M: Wouldn't she be better off getting a good night sleep, so she'll feel fresh in the morning?Q: What does the man imply?C.being well rested will help debra in the exam13. M: Your little nephew is growing by leaps and bounds.W: Yes. He must be at least three feet tall already.Q: What do the speakers say about the woman's nephew?A.he's grow very quickly14. W: That's a nice computer you have.M: Now all I have to do is f igure out how to use it,Q: What does the man imply?D.he doesn't know how to operate the computer15. W: You know the noise in my dorm has really gotten out of control. My roommate and I can rarelyget to sleep before midnight.M: Why don't you take the problem up with the dorm supervisor?Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?A.discuss the situation with the person in charge of the dormitoryPART B Passage 1: Homing Options in the United StatesFinding the right place to live in can help ensure a most rewarding experience in the United States for international students. Depending on your situation, whether you are here alone or with a family, the duration of your stay, the amount of privacy you would like, anything from living on campus in a residence hall to private accommodation in a motel could suit your needs. As an ESL student, your housing may or may not be included in the study program. The basic choice to make is whether to live on or off campus. There are advantages and disadvantages to both.The advantages of living on campus are as follows: you will have a furnished room, easy access to campus facilities such as libraries, computer labs, sports facilities and cafeterias, access to social activities and peers, and maximum interaction with other students. Eating on campus is usually cheaper, and you don't have to worry about transportation to and from classes. There are also some disadvantages. You may be sharing a bedroom with other students, so you will not have much privacy. You must be flexible in living with others.The advantages for living off campus are as follows: you will have privacy, more real-world experiences, your own bathroom and kitchen facilities, and furnished rooms. It is possible to have visitors at any time and suitable for students with their families. However, there are some disadvantages. The rooms are not always furnished. Unless you are living with a host family, there is a lack of spontaneous social activities with people. And transportation is inconvenient. You may waste some time in transit to and from classes.Exercises with Key1. Whom does the speaker address? C.international students2. What does the speaker mainly talk about?d.the advantages and disadvantages of living on and off campus3.Which place would a student most likely choose if be wants to have easy access to campus facilities?A .a residence hall4.Which of the following is NOT an advantage of living on campus?B.having much privacy5. What is the disadvantage of living off campus? D.wasting time in transportation1. (F) According to the passage, it is not decided by the student himself whether to live on campus or not.2. (F) All students have their own bathroom and kitchen facilities if they live on campus.3. (T) A student should be flexible if he lives in a residence hall.4. (T) Living off campus is suitable for a student with a family.5. (T) Students living with a host family have the chances to take part in social activities.Passage II: Living on CampusAll students are required to live in the Residence Hall, which will provide students with good opportunities to make friends, meet each other and enjoy a wonderful campus life. The Student Residence Hall is situated on the campus within a short walking distance from the library, study rooms, computer science center and recreational facilities. Students will also have convenient access to the sea and other places of interests in the neighborhood. They will have a quite different life while walking along the soft beach, visiting off-campus places and looking for fun.At present, about 60 rooms are available and each accommodates three students. All rooms are fully furnished with bookshelves, cupboards, desks, one telephone, one TV and modem outlets. A shared washroom and bathroom are provided on each floor, and both have considerable facilities. There is a laundry with several washing machines on the first floor. Bedding is provided and each week a clean linen change will be arranged.A group of well-trained staff are responsible to see that all public areas are clean at all times. Security guards arc always on watch on the first floor to answer questions and complaints and guarantee the safety of every resident.The Dining Hall is on the second floor of the building. Both students and the college faculty are encouraged to have meals in the College Dining Hall. Breakfast, lunch and supper are all offered and a great variety of nutritious' and healthy Chinese foods are also available.A small cafe is open everyday from 6:00 a.m. to 10: 00 p.m. on the third floor. Here you can find a very romantic and elegant place for sampling western food, drinking coffee or other beverages and talking to friends. Both food and service are standard.1.Which of the following statements about the Residence Hall is NOT true?B.the residence hall will provide students with opportunities to make friends2.What is NOT included in the rooms of the Residence Hall? D.a computer3. On which floor is the laundry? A.on the first floor4. According to the passage, who is responsible for the cleaning work?D.a group of well-trained staff5. Which of the following statements B.students are required to have meals in the dining hall填词。
新世纪研究生公共英语听说下原文
LESSON ONEResources and EnergyPART A1.W:Could you mail these letters for me,please?M:More letters?Your friends are going to be very happy to hear from you.Q:What does the man imply about the woman?2.W:Does Professor Ford always come to class?M:Is ice cold?Q:What do you learn about Professor Ford?3.W:Would you have some time this week to go over these questions with me?M:How does tomorrow sound?Q:What does the man mean?4.M:Hey?John!John!W:Save your breath.He's out of earshot.Q:What is true about John,according to the woman?5.W:You only have water to serve your guests?M:This isn't just water.This is imported mineral water.Q:What is the implication of the woman?6.M:Could I borrow a twenty to tide me over till payday next Tuesday?W:You are in luck.I just cashed the check.Q:What will the woman probably do next?7.M:Jean,didn't you get my messages?I left two on your answering machine.W:Hmm?Oh,sorry,Tom.I've been meaning to get back in touch with you.It just slipped my mind.Q:Why didn’t the woman return the man’s calls?8.W:I'm sorry,sir,but you're allowed only one piece of luggage on the plane.You'll have to check in one of your suitcases at the package counter.M:Actually,one of these belongs to the woman up ahead.I'm just giving her a hand.Q:Why is the man carrying an extra suitcase?9.W:We need to drive to the city tonight,but the doctor said this medicine might make me drowsy.M:In that case,I'd better drive.Q:What does the man think the woman should do?10.M:Look at all the pollution going into the air from those factories.Do you think they'll ever get under control?W:With the new laws and social awareness,we'll turn things around.Q:What does the woman predict will happen?11.W:Aren't you cold?Why aren't you wearing a jacket?M:I overslept this morning,so I ran out of the house without listening to the forecast.Q:Why isn’t the man wearing a jacket?12.M:prof.Jones,last night when I was putting the finishing touches on my paper that electrical storm completely wiped out my computer files.Do you think I could have another day to retype it?W:I'm sorry,Steven.I’m leaving for a conference tomorrow,and I'll be away for2weeks.I suppose you could send it to me there.Q:What will the professor probably allow the student to do?13.W:Do you know if Mary has come by the office this morning?M:I just got here myself,so I'm not the one to ask.Q:What does the woman want to know?14.M:I really enjoyed that TV special about"wealth"last night.Did you get to home in time to see it?W:Well,yes.But I wish I could have stayed awake long enough to see the whole thing.Q:What does the woman mean?15.W:Take two of these pills three times a day and you shouldn't take them on an empty stomach.M:What if I don't have an appetite?Q:What can be inferred about the man?PART BPassage I:The population of the world has been increasing faster and faster.In10,000B.C.,there were probably10million people.In A.D.1,there were300million.It took1750years for the population to reach625million,a little more than double the A.D.1figure.In1990,there were 5.3billion people.By the year2000,the world's population was over6billion,and by2050,it is expected to reach10billion.Does the earth have enough natural resources to support this many people?Different scientists give different answers to this question.Some say that there are enough resources to support more than6billion people.However,the richest countries,with a small percentage of the world's population,use most of the resources.If these resources could be distributed more equally around the world,there would be enough for everyone.Other scientists say that we must limit population growth because our resources are limited. Only10percent of the earth's land can be used for farming and another20percent for raising animals.It is possible to increase the amount of farmland,but only a little.Some land in developing countries could be more productive if people started using modern farming methods, but this would not increase worldwide production by much,We all know that there is a limited amount of petroleum.There are also limits to the amounts of metals.There is a limit to the amount of water we can use since most of the earth's water is salt water,and most of the fresh water is frozen at the North and South Poles.It is difficult to say how many people the earth can support,but it will help everyone if we can limit population growth before serious shortages develop.The problem is how to do it.1.Between1990and2000,what changes did the world population have?2.According to some scientists,which of the following is true?3.Why can't most of the earth's water be used?4.In developing countries,what does the use of medern farming methods result in?5.According to the author,what can you infer from the passage?II1.There were probably10million people.2.It is expected to be10billion.3.If the resources could be distributed more equally around the world,there would be enoueh for everyone.4.Only10percent.5.It is how to limit population growth.Passage II:Fresh water,life itself,has never come easy in the Middle East.Ever since the Old Testament when God punished man with40days and40nights of rain,water supplies here have been dwindling.The rainfall only comes in winter and drains quickly through the semiarid land, leaving the soil to bake and to thirst for next November.The region's accelerating population growth,expanding agriculture,industrialization,and higher living standards demand more fresh water.Drought and pollution limit its availability.War and mismanagement squander it.Nations like Israel and Jordan are swiftly sliding into that zone where they are using all the water resources available to them.They have only15to20years left before their agriculture,and ultimately their food security,is threatened.Even amid the scarcity there are haves and pared with the United States,which has a freshwater potential of10,000cubic meters a year for each citizen.Iraq has5,500.Turkey has 4,000,and Syria has little more than2,800.Egypt's potential is only1,100.Israel has460,and Jordan has less than260.But these are not firm figures,because upstream use of river water can dramatically alter the potential downstream.Scarcity is only one element of the Middle East’s water crisis.Inefficiency is another,as is the reluctance of some water-poor nations to change priorities from agriculture to less water-intensive enterprises.Some experts suggest that if these nations would share both water technology and resources,they could satisfy the region's population,currently159million.But in this patchwork of ethnic and religious rivalries,the water crisis is not a clear-cut issue.It is entangled in the politics that keep people from trusting and seeking help from one another.Here,where water,like truth,is precious,each nation tends to find its own water and supply its own truth.1.When does the rainfall come in the Middle East?2.What is the cause of the water crisis?3.How many years are left for Israel and Jordan before their agriculture is threatened?4.What is the current population in the Middle East according to the passage?5.According to some experts'suggestion,what should the nations do in order to avoid a water crisis?II1)10,0002)5,5003)4,0004)More than2,8005)Egypt6)4607)Less than260 Part D1)award,2)glory,3)profit,4)trust,5)dedication,6)significance,7)moment,8)anguish, 9)physical,10)spirit,11)conflict,12)alone,13)worth,14)room,15)heart,16)honor,17)compassion,18)curse,19)lust,20)valuePart D不管在什么地方，只要谈到美国文学，人们都认为威廉·福克纳是二十世纪最伟大的作家之一。
研究生听说下Pair work5
预订火车票9.Train tickets are not easy to odtain during the Spring Festival. A wants to go home 10 days before the eve of the fetival and asks B to dook a ticket for him/her. 火车票是不容易获得的春节期间。
一个想回家前10天的节前夕又问乙预订车票，他/她。
A: Nice to meet you.B: Me tooA: Our dialogue on the topic of No. XA: Have you to booked the train ticket? I wants to go home 10 days before the eve of the festival, Train tickets are not easy to obtain during the Spring Festival.B: Not yet. I just can't find my ID card. What about you?B: But I've just booked the ticket by phone this morning.A: Was it difficult to get through?B: No. but I'm afraid it will be a tough job receiving ticket at zheng zhou Railway Station.B: Y ou'd better get the ticket from ticket agencies.A: Y ou're right.B:I think the real-name system can effectively crack down on scalpers.A:I hope so. I hate scalpers!B: Me, too. I was forced to buy the ticket from scalper last year.高智商和低情商10.Some people hold that a person with high IQ and low EQ will succeed. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Is there any exception? Do the discussion with your partner. 一些人认为一个人与高智商和低情商会成功。
研究生公共英语听说(下)原文LESSON 5(B)
LESSON FIVEPlaces to See in Britain1. W: How is your paper coming along?M: My typewriter's broken.Q: What does the man mean?2. W: Have you tried Susan's apple pie?M: I got the last piece and it was out of this world.Q: What does the man mean?3.W: If you're staying late, Will you be sure to lock up the officewhen you leave?M: OK. I hope I won't be more than an hour.Q: What does the man mean?4. W: Nancy really wants to ski on Thursday.M: Yes. But she can't, can she?Q: What does the man say about Nancy?5. M: Let me help you with those packages.W: Thanks. But it's only three quarters of a block.Q: What does the woman tell the man?6. W: You know, Sally was supposed to meet us here an hour ago.Maybe we should give her a ring. After all, she is the onewho organized the study session.M: You're right. I'll do it.Q: What will the man probably do?7. M: Forgive the mess in here. You see, we had a party last night.There were a lot of people. They all brought food, and theleftovers were all over the place.W: Yeah, I can tell. Well I guess it's pretty obvious what you'll be doing most of today.Q: What does the woman imply?8. W: I'm worried about my jewelry business, I really thought Icould do better.M: At least, you broke even. That’s better than most people do in their first year.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?9. W: I need to get in touch with Bill about tomorrow's presentation,but his phone has been busy for the longest time.M: I usually have dinner with him in the cafeteria. Why don't I ask him to give you a call later?Q: What will the man probably do?10. M: Care for some more dessert? There's plenty of cake left.W: If I had any more, I'd be overdoing it.Q: What does the woman mean?11. M: This scarf is nice, but Debbie really wanted a sweater forher birthday.W: I know, but I didn't know her size.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?12. M: Think you'll be able to finish sketching out the plans for theelection campaign by tomorrow or do you need some help?W: Well, there's so quite a bit to do but I'll be able to pull everything together.Q: What does the woman mean?13. W: About the concert tonight, it's unlikely I'll be able to pickyou up before seven.M: Well, we could just get together there instead.Q: What does the man suggest they do?14. M: Ah-oh, l burned your toast. I'll put in a couple more slices.W: No, don't waste the bread. Just scrape off the burned part.It'll be fine.Q: What does the woman mean?15. M: Weren't you going to find out from the registrar if you haveenough credits to graduate next semester?W: You're right. I'd better get over there. Their hours are limited and they can get pretty busy.Q: What will the woman probably do?Passage I:The drive from England to Scotland provides the traveler with many pleasant changes of scenery. As it is a fairly long journey, it is good to be able to travel with a friend who can take turns with you at the wheel.A patriotic Scotsman traveling with English friends may tellthem they are going to see, in the Highlands, the finest scenery in the world. This may sound exaggerated, but on arriving in the Highlands most people readily agree that the scenery is indeed magnificent.The Highlands are, as the name implies, the hilly or mountainous region of the country; they form the greater part of the western half of Scotland.On the first night in Scotland tourists may choose to put up at a hotel in the little town of Callander, which is known as one of "the Gateways to the Highlands". On the following day they can set out to see the various lakes, or rather "lochs", in the neighborhood, and will be delighted with the wild and romantic aspect of the countryside. When they return to their hotels they will be glad to eat a copious "high tea". This is a meal which, in Scotland and many parts of northern England, takes the place of tea and dinner: It consists of one substantial course, such as one would have at dinner, followed by bread and butter, with jam or honey, and some kind of cake or cakes; tea is drunk with the meal, which is taken at about six o’clock in the evening. One has a light supper late in the evening.The next morning many tourists journey on to the west coast.The road twists and turns, dips and climbs, but is not dangerous. The greatest hazard is the black-faced sheep: these animals are as active and impudent as goats, and frequently wander recklessly into the road. The tourists may also see a herd of long-haired Highland cattle, which look savage but are no more so than ordinary cattle. Eventually the road runs parallel with the sea, along a coastline fringed with little islands and made ragged with rocky bays and the deep inlets that are also called "lochs".1.What kind of region are the Highlands?2. Where might tourists stay on their first night in Scotland?3. What is meant by "high tea"?4. What is the road to the west coast like?5. What other animals does a tourist see on the way to the west coast?Passage Ⅱ:On the western side of Britain lies one of the most beautiful parts of the British Isles: the Principality of Wales. The Welsh mountains have a beauty which is rugged and forbidding, but the slopes are as green and fertile as the valleys and provide rich pasture for sheep and cows.In central and north Wales, farming is the main occupation,but the valleys of south Wales are very heavily industrialized. Here the wealth of the land lies below the surface in rich coal seams, and the mining villages grew into busy towns around iron and steel foundries, chemical works and oil refineries.Wales is very popular for holidays. Every year, thousands of people spend their summer holidays at the seaside resorts on the North Wales coast or, if they prefer it, enjoy undisturbed peace and quiet in isolated villages remote from town life. Those who like to be energetic will probably choose Snowdonia. This part of the country round Snowdon, the highest peak in the Welsh mountains (and the second highest in Britain), is ideal for climbing and walking holidays.Wales has been called "The Land of Song". The Welsh people are famous for their good voices and it is rare to find a village without at least one choir competing in an "eisteddfod" or arts festival. The biggest festival of all is the International Eisteddfod held every year in Llangollen in Clwyd. Singers, dancers, musicians and poets come from all over the world to compete for the awards, often wearing colorful national costume. The Welsh girls contribute to the festival gaiety with their national dress-a tall black hat, a scarlet skirt and a starched white apron. Thestreets of this small country town bustle with the comings and goings of visitors speaking many languages, One of the foreign languages heard will be English, for in North Wales many of the local people speak Welsh as their native tongue. Today, only about a quarter of the Welsh population speak this ancient language as their first language, although many more who use English can understand Welsh as well, and encourage their children to learn it at school. The Welsh people are proud of being Celtic, with an ancient language and a heritage of their own.1. Where does Wales lie?2. Which of the following can describe the Welsh mountains?3. Which place is ideal for a climbing and walking holiday?4. Why is Wales often called "The Land of Song"?5. What percentage of the population of Wales speaks Welsh?Part D1) state, 2)the will, 3)imagination, 4)freshness,5)courage over timidity, 6) deserting, 7) wrinkle the skin, 8) enthusiasm, 9) soul, 10)heart, 11)spirit 12)wonders, 13)what's next, 14)game of living, 15)beauty, 16)infinite, 17)down, 18)pessimism, 19) optimism,20) young。
研究生英语听说提高级听力unit 5
Unit 5Task 2Carmen: Lots of people.Pat: Yeah, there are. Nice party.Carmen: Very nice. The food’s wonderful.Pat: Have you tried the shrimp? It’s great.Carmen: By the way, I’m Carmen. Carmen Lopez.Pat: Nice to meet you, Carmen. I’m Pat Brooks.Carmen: What do you do, Pat?Pat: I work at the university. I’m in the business office. Actually, I’m the office manager. And you?Carmen: I work at a book store.Rob: I’m going to get something to drink. Would you like something?Amy: Ah, yeah. Just a mineral water, I guess.Rob: Ok. Just a minute. Here you are.Amy: Thanks.Rob: So Jim said you’re new in town.Amy: Yeah. I just moved here last month. I’m from Toronto originally.Rob: Toronto? So how do you like it here?Amy: Oh. I like it a lot.Greg: Great weather.Mary: Yeah, it’s so warm. I was worried it would rain.Greg: We were lucky, I guess.Mary: Um, I don’t think we’ve met. I’m Mary Chang.Greg: I’m Greg Rogers.Mary: So, how do you like this music?Greg: Well, it’s ok, I guess. Actually, I wish they’d put on something to dance to. Mary: That’d be niceTask 3(R=Rachel; A=Alyson; G=Geoff)R: What do you think makes a good party then?A: Um…I think the place is really important. It should be big enough but not too big. G: Yes, it needs to be quite crowded to make an atmosphere…and dark.R: Oh, I don’t like it when you can’t see who you’re talking to.G: No…no, I mean soft lighting. I like it when there are some decorations too. You know, a few balloons and things, just to make it special.A: What, like a children’s party?G: Yeah, I suppose so---or candles and things on the wall.R: Candles make a nice atmosphere, but you have to be careful the house doesn’tcatch fire.G: W…well, you can get those candle-holders. But the most important thing is the food and drink.A: Oh, yes. There must be lots of drink and enough food. It’s terrible when there isn’t enough food.R: What sort of food do you think is good for parents?A: Um, the sort of thing you can eat with your fingers, I mean, you don’t want to have loads of washing-up at the end of the party.R: Actually, I think the music is the most important thing. Loud, but not too loud, and the sort of music you can dance to.G: I think the best thing is to prepare party tapes with all the best dance tracks, then you don’t have to worry about it.A: But what about people? That’s quite important, isn’t it?G: Um, yes, you do need people for a party!A: No, I…I mean the right people. You need some party animals who get up and start the dancing. R: And you need a mix of men and women. I went to a party recently where there were five women for every man.G: Sounds all right to me.A: Oh, shut up. So what do we think are the three most important things?R: Food and drink, music and the right mix of people.G: Right.Task 5Ana: Hi. My name’s Ana.John: Nice to meet you, Ana. I’m John. Where are you from?Ana: I’m from Peru. Are you from the United States?John: Yes, from Florida. Where in Peru are you？I was an exchange student in Arequipa. How did you like Peru?John: Oh, I loved it. It was a wonderful experience for me.Ana: That’s great to hear. Did you have any trouble with language?John: Well, I didn’t really have any problems with the language. I understand Spanish OK,…but sometimes I had trouble with the meaning.Ana: What do you mean?John: There were some things I didn’t know about…like time.Ana: Yeah, that’s often a problem for people from the US and Canada.John: Actually, it was pretty funny! I was invited to a friend’s house for a party. He said the party would begin at seven. You know, I didn’t want to be too early, so I arrived about 15 minutes after 7. I knocked on the door, and no one answered. “That’s strange,” I thought. “I’m sure today’s right day.” I knocked again, louder. Soon the door opened. It was my friend, but his hair was dripping wet. He was in the shower, I was going to say I was sorry to be late, but he asked me why I was so early! I later learned that you should add two hours to a party invitation. He was expecting me at nine.Ana: Nine o’clock? That’s when we often meet people for dinner in Peru. I made that kind og mistake when I first came to the USA friend invited me for dinner. She didn’t say an exacttime, she just said, “Come over around dinner time.” So I got there about nine. She thought that I had had forgotten about dinner. I was really late, and so embarrassed.Ken: Hi, John. I couldn’t help but hear your stories.John: Hi, Ken. Do you know Ana? She’s from Peru. Ken’s from Japan.Ana: Hi, Kn. Nice to meet you.Ken: Nice to meet you, too, Ana. You know, John, I had a similar problem here in the US.Ken: Compared to Latin Americans maybe, but not compared to Asians. When a Japanese says “seven o’clock,” it means a little before seven. We usually have parties at restaurants, and they start at a set time. Anyway I was invited to a professor’s house for a party at eight o’clock. I arrived at a little before eight and rang the bell. After several minutes, the door opened, and the professor was wearing his bathrobe! He had been in the shower, too. He was really surprised to see me. And I was really embarrassed to see him!John: I guess you are right. Americans don’t really show up at parties until round fifteen or twenty minutes late.Ana: So I’ll be two hours late for a Japanese party---but only an hour and 45 minutes late a an American party.Task 6Bill: Well, well, don’t believe it. It’s Kathy, isn’t it? Kathy Wallis?Kathy: Bill Jordan. How lovely to see you. I haven’t seen you since---oh, when was it? ---Sam and Laura’s wedding.Bill: Yes, that’s right. That must be nearly fifteen years now. Good heavens! Doesn’t time fly? Kathy: You’ve put on weight!Bill: Yes, well you know how it is. Too much easy living. Anyway, what are you up to these days?Are you still working for that bank?Kathy: Bank?Bill: Didn’t you use to work for a bank?Kathy: Oh, yes, the bank. Well, it was a building society actually. No. I left there ages ago. I wanted to see the world.Bill: And did you? See the world, I mean.Kathy: I was teaching English. But then I came back to England and I worked in a shop for a while and then did a few other jobs.Bill: So what are you doing now?Kathy: I’m a singer.Bill: Wow, that sounds exciting.Kathy: Well I had all those jobs but I just got bored and well, I’d always wanted to be a singer so I finally decided I’m going to go for it. So I got a job on a cruise ship and I’m really enjoying it.I’m doing what I enjoy and I see the world too.Bill: Good for you!Kathy: What about you? You used to talk about becoming a teacher, as I recall.Bill: Well, yes, I thought about it for a long time, but while I was still thinking, I got married and we bought a house and then the kids came along and I was promoted. So I’m still there at the glass factory. Still, that’s the way it goes.Kathy: How many children have you got?Bill: Two---John’s five and Clara’s three, and there’s another one on the way.Kathy: Oh, how lovely!Bill: Are you married?Kathy: No… I was, but, well, things didn’t work out and we split up.Bill: I’m sorry to hear that.Kathy: Oh, these things happen, but well, it was very unpleasant at the time, the divorce, and it took me a long time to get over it, but I suppose it was just one of those things. You know. Bill: Yes, I see. So where are t\you living now? Are you still in Birmingham?Kathy: No, we sold that house. I’ve got a flat in London now--- Docklands with a view over the river.Bill: Sounds great.Kathy: Yes, it’s not bad. I’ve been there about two years now, though I don’t spend a lot of time there, because I’m away with my job.Bill: Yes, I suppose you must be. Hey, do you remember old Harry Clarkson?Kathy: Yes, of course. I used to work with him.Bill: Oh yes, I remember. Well, I saw him a few months ago. It’s amazing.。
新世纪研究生公共英语教材听说(下)第二版听力原文及课题答案之欧阳术创编
欧阳术创编 2021.02.02 欧阳美创编 2021.02.02新世纪研究生公共英语教材听说（下）第二版听力全文主编：李玉璞上海外语教育出版社Table of ContentsLESSON ONE Resources and Energy1PART A1PART B2Passage I:2Passage II:3Part D4Lesson Two Crime and Punishment4Part A4Part B5Passage I5Passage II6Passage III.7Part D8Lesson Three Computers and the Internet8 Part A8Part B9Passage I9Passage II10Passage III11Part D11LESSON FOUR Finance12PART A12Part B13Passage I13Passage II. Functions of Money14Passage III Credit Cards14Part D15LESSON FIVE Places to See in Britain15 Part A15Part B16Passage I:16Passage Ⅱ:17Part D18LESSON SIX Education18Part A18Part B19Passage I SAT Examination19PART II Medical Education20LESSON SEVEN Business21Part A21Part B22Passage I How to Increase Business Profits22Passage Two23LESSON EIGHT Aspects of Life25Part A25Part B26PASSAGE I Tax26PASSAGE II Religion27LESSON NINE College Life28PART A28PART B29PASSAGE I College Search29PASSAGE II How to Get a Master's degree31 LESSON TEN Women32PART A32PASSAGE I Women in Southern Europe33PASSAGE II American Women34 LESSON ELEVEN Famous People35PART A35PART B37PASSAGE I William Jefferson Clinton37PASSAGE II William Shakespeare38 LESSON TWELVE Culture39PART A39Part B41Passage I Beijing’s Hutongs41Passage II The White Wedding Dress42 LESSON THIRTEEN Science and Technology43 PART B43PASSAGE I Cloning Mount Vernon's Trees43PASSAGE II Dinosaur Noses44LESSON FOURTEEN Sports44PART B44Passage I The Famous Bicycle Racer44PASSAGE II The Williams Sisters45 LESSON FIFTEEN Reform and Development46Passage I46Passage II47KEYS TO EXERCISES Unit 147Part A47Part B47Part D48Unit 248Part A48Part B48Unit 349Part A49Part B49Unit 550Part A50Part B50Part C51Part D52Unit 652Part A52Part B53Unit 754Part A54Part B54Part D55Unit 855Part A55Part B56Part D56Unit 1057Part A57Part B57Unit 1158Part A58Part B58Unit 1260Part A60Part B60Part D60Unit 1461Part A61Part B61Part D61LESSON ONE Resources and EnergyPART A1.W: Could you mail these letters for me, please?M: More letters? Your friends are going to be very happy to hear from you.Q: What does the man imply about the woman?She is written a lot of letters recently2.W: Does Professor Ford always come to class?M: Is ice cold?Q: What do you learn about Professor Ford?She never misses class3.W: Would you have some time this week to go over these questions with me?M: How does tomorrow sound?Q: What does the man mean?They can work together the next day4.M: Hey? John! John!W: Save your breath. He's out of earshot.Q: What is true about John, according to the woman?John is too far away to hear5. W: You only have water to serve your guests?M: This isn't just water. This is imported mineral water.Q: What is the implication of the woman?The guests don’t want to be served water6. M: Could I borrow a twenty to tide me over till payday next Tuesday?W: You are in luck. I just cashed the check.Q: What will the woman probably do next?Lend the man some money7. M: Jean, didn't you get my messages? I left two on your answering machine.W: Hmm? Oh, sorry, Tom. I've been meaning to get back in touch with you. It just slipped my mind.Q: Wh y didn’t the woman return the man’s calls?She forgot to call him8. W: I'm sorry, sir, but you're allowed only one piece of luggage on the plane. You'll have to check in one of your suitcases at the package counter.M: Actually, one of these belongs to the woman up ahead. I'm just giving her a hand.Q: Why is the man carrying an extra suitcase?The extra suitcase he is carrying belongs to someone else9. W: We need to drive to the city tonight, but the doctor said this medicine might make me drowsy.M: In that case, I'd better drive.Q: What does the man think the woman should do?Avoid driving after taking her medicine10. M: Look at all the pollution going into the air from those factories. Do you think they'll ever get under control?W: With the new laws and social awareness, we'll turn things around.Q: What does the woman predict will happen?The situation will improve with the new changes11. W: Aren't you cold? Why aren't you wearing a jacket?M: I overslept this morning, so I ran out of the house without listening to the forecast.Q: Why isn’t the man wearing a jacket?He did not know it would be cold12. M: prof. Jones, last night when I was putting the finishing touches on my paper that electrical storm completely wiped out my computer files. Do you think I could have another day to retype it?W: I'm sorry, Steven. I’m leaving for a conference tomorrow, and I'll be away for 2 weeks. I suppose you could send it to me there.Q: What will the professor probably allow the student to do?Mail her the paper after the deadline13. W: Do you know if Mary has come by the office this morning?M: I just got here myself, so I'm not the one to ask.Q: What does the woman want to know?She wants to know if mart has come by this morning14. M: I really enjoyed that TV special about "wealth" last night. Did you get to home in time to see it?W: Well, yes. But I wish I could have stayed awake long enough to see the whole thing.Q: What does the woman mean?She fell asleep before the program ended15. W: Take two of these pills three times a day and you shouldn't take them on an empty stomach.M: What if I don't have an appetite?Q: What can be inferred about the man?He may not be able to wake upPART BPassage I:The population of the world has been increasing faster and faster. In 10,000 B.C., there were probably 10 million people. In A.D. 1, there were 300 million. It took 1750 years for the population to reach 625 million, a little more than double the A.D. 1 figure. In 1990, there were 5.3 billion people. By the year 2000, the world's population was over 6 billion, and by 2050, it is expected to reach 10 billion. Does the earth have enough natural resources to support this many people? Different scientists give different answers to this question. Some say that there areenough resources to support more than 6 billion people. However, the richest countries, with a small percentage of the world's population, use most of the resources. If these resources could be distributed more equally around the world, there would be enough for everyone. Other scientists say that we must limit population growth because our resources are limited. Only 10 percent of the earth's land can be used for farming and another 20 percent for raising animals. It is possible to increase the amount of farmland, but only a little. Some land in developing countries could be more productive if people started using modern farming methods, but this would not increase worldwide production by much, We all know that there is a limited amount of petroleum. There are also limits to the amounts of metals. There is a limit to the amount of water we can use since most of the earth's water is salt water, and most of the fresh water is frozen at the North and South Poles. It is difficult to say how many people the earth can support, but it will help everyone if we can limit population growth before serious shortages develop. The problem is how to do it.1.Between 1990 and 2000, what changes did the world population have?It had increased by almost a billion2.According to some scientists, which of the following is true?The world’s resources are adequate but not evently distributed3.Why can't most of the earth's water be used?It is mostly salt or frozen at the North and South Poles4.In developing countries, what does the use of medern farming methods result in?5. According to the author, what can you infer from the passage?II 1.There were probably 10 million people.2.It is expected to be 10 billion.3.If the resources could be distributed more equally around the world, there would be enoueh for everyone.4.Only 10 percent.5. It is how to limit population growth.Passage II:Fresh water, life itself, has never come easy in the Middle East. Ever since the Old Testament when God punished man with 40 days and 40 nights of rain, water supplies here have been dwindling. The rainfall only comes in winter and drains quickly through the semiarid land, leaving the soil to bake and to thirst for next November. The region's accelerating population growth, expanding agriculture, industrialization, and higher living standards demand more fresh water. Drought and pollution limit its availability. War and mismanagement squander it. Nations like Israel and Jordan are swiftly sliding into that zone where they are using all the water resources available to them. They have only 15 to 20 years left before their agriculture, and ultimately their food security, is threatened. Even amid the scarcity there are haves and have-nots. Compared with the United States, which has a freshwater potential of 10,000 cubic meters a year for each citizen. Iraq has 5,500. Turkey has 4,000, and Syria has little more than 2,800. Egypt's potential is only 1,100. Israel has 460, and Jordan has less than 260. But these are not firm figures, because upstream use of river water can dramatically alter the potential downstream. Scarcity is only one element of the Middle East’s water crisis. Inefficiency is another, as is thereluctance of some water-poor nations to change priorities from agriculture to less water-intensive enterprises. Some experts suggest that if these nations would share both water technology and resources, they could satisfy the region's population, currently 159 million. But in this patchwork of ethnic and religious rivalries, the water crisis is not a clear-cut issue. It is entangled in the politics that keep people from trusting and seeking help from one another. Here, where water, like truth, is precious, each nation tends to find its own water and supply its own truth.1. When does the rainfall come in the Middle East?2. What is the cause of the water crisis?3. How many years are left for Israel and Jordan before their agriculture is threatened?4. What is the current population in the Middle East according to the passage?5. According to some experts' suggestion, what should the nations do in order to avoid a water crisis ?II 1) 10,000 2) 5,500 4) More than 2,8003) 4,000 5) Egypt6) 460 7) Less than 260Part D1) award, 3) profit, 5) dedication, 7) moment, 9) physical, 11) conflict, 13)worth, 15) heart, 17) compassion, 19) lust,2) glory, 4) trust, 6) significance, 8) anguish, 10) spirit, 12) alone, 14) room, 16) honor, 18) curse, 20) valueLesson Two Crime and PunishmentPart A1.M: Hello?W: Hello. This is Dr. Grey's office. We are calling to remind you of your 4:15 appointment for your annual checkup tomorrow.M: Oh, thanks. It's a good thing you called. I thought it was 4:15 today.Q: Why is the office calling the man?2. W: How wonderful! You won the scholarship. Can you believe it?M: No. It's almost too good to be true.Q: What does the man mean?3. W: Excuse me, Professor Davidson. But I was hoping to talk to you about my class project for economics.M: I have a class in a few minutes. Why don't you come and see me during office hours tomorrow? Q: When will the woman discuss her project with Professor Davidson?4. M: How are you feeling? W: The stuff the nurse gave me seemed to have helped. But it's making me awfully drowsy.Q: What do you learn about the woman?5. M: Bill Smith has volunteered to write a summary of the proposals we've agreed on. W: Will I have a chance to review it?Q: What does the woman want to know?6.M: The view is spectacular. Could you take a picture of me with the mountains in the background?W: I'm afraid I just ran out of film.Q: What problem does the woman have?7. W: Excuse me, we're ready to order now.M: I'll be with you in just a minute.Q: What does the man mean?8. W: I think I forgot my umbrella. Did you notice if it is raining outside?M: Yeah, it is. And I just realized I left my car window open.Q: What will the man probably do next?9. W: How does your daughter like her new school?M: Fine. She seems to have made new friends in no time.Q: What can be inferred about the man's daughter?10. W: There's an article here in this magazine you might find interesting. It's about buying running shoes.M: If it's not chemistry and it's not on the final exam, I can't read it now.Q: What is the man probably doing?11. M: You're washing your car even on vacation. It makes me feel guilty.W: You shouldn’t, it’s just that I have nothing better to do at this moment.Q: What do you think of the woman?12. M: My doctor told me I need to go for some expensive treatments for my injured knee.W: Are you sure? Maybe you need a second opinion.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?13. W: Hello. Could you fit me in for an appointment today? I need a stylist who is good at cutting curly hair.M: Julia is good at that. She is the owner. How about noon?Q: What will the woman probably do?14. W: There's nothing I like more than a good mystery novel when I've got some spare time.M: I like to read, too. But I prefer non-fiction, history, social commentary and stuff like that.Q: What does the man imply?15. M: I'm not an expert, but that noise in your refrigerator doesn't sound good. Maybe you should call and have it checked out.W: You're right. And I suppose I've put it off long enough.Q: What will the woman probably do?Part BPassage IPurse snatching is an increasingly common crime. There are estimated 50 to 100 purse snatchings each month in the New York City subways, the number often swinging widely because of the depredations of a single teenager. When such a professional is in custody, the snatches candecrease by more than 50 a month. One of the favored techniques is to stand between two subway cars and, as a train starts pulling out of the station, reach out and pull free a woman's purse.Recently, a crime analysis officer for the New York Police Department found that purse stealing in Manhattan's top restaurants was up 35 percent over the previous year. When a woman puts her purse on an empty chair at a table or at her feet beside her chair, she is inviting a purse snatcher to take it. Purse snatchers often work in pairs. When a target in a restaurant is seen, one of them will create some kind of disturbance to gain the victim's attention. While the woman is looking away from her table, the actual snatcher will lift the purse. A popular technique is for the thief to carry an umbrella with the curved handle down. The umbrella handle suddenly hooks the bag and in an instant it is on the thief's wrist, or under the coat over his arm if he is a man, and on its way out of the restaurant. Police advise that women in restaurants keep their purse either on their laps or on the floor between their legs.Other purse snatchers who operate in theaters are called "seat tippers", victimizing women who put their purses down on a neighboring empty seat. Others specialize in snatching purses from ladies' rooms. When a woman is in a toilet stall, her purse should never be placed on the floor or hung on the coat hook on the door. Thieves simply dive under the door and grab the purse on the floor, or stand on the toilet in the next stall and reach over and take the purse off the hook. The snatcher has enough time to escape since the victim can't immediately pursue the thief.I. 1. When does the number of purse snatchings decrease most dramatically?2. Where does a purse snatcher like to commit crimes in subway stations?3. When women are in restaurants, where are they advised to put their purses?4. What does a thief often use to snatch purses in restaurants?5. According to this passage, where does purse snatching not usually occur?II. crime analysis officer; take it; purses; in pairs; top restaurants; an empty chair; to some kind of disturbance; coat hook; snatching never be placed; in the next stall; enough time to escapePassage IIOn the afternoon of July4,1995, Mrs.Beatrice Weinberger brought her one-month old baby back from an outing. She left the pram outside her house and hurried inside to get the baby a clean nappy. When she returned a few moments later, the pram was empty and a scrawled note was lying where her baby had been. The note said: "Attention. I badly need money, and can't get it any other way. Don't tell the police about this, otherwise I will kill the baby." "Just put $2,000 in small bills in a brown envelope, and place it next to the road lamp at the corner of Albamarle Rd. at exactly 10 o'clock tomorrow (Thursday) morning." "If everything goes smooth, I will bring the baby back and leave him on the same corner 'safe and happy' at exactly 12 noon. No excuse, I can not wait! Your baby-sitter." Despite the kidnapper's warning, Mrs. Weinbarger contacted the police.A small parcel containing broken pieces of newspaper was placed on the comer the following morning. But the kidnapper did not show up. H e failed to keep two other” appointments" with the Weinbergers, and left a second note signed "Your baby-sitter'. By then, the police felt that the baby was no longer alive. The FBI was called in, and the handwriting experts set to work to try to track down the kidnapper. In both notes an unusual z-shaped stroke was placed at the front of the y in words such as "money" and "baby". Starting with the New York State Police Office, the experts spent the next six weeks carefully going over local records at police offices, factories, hotels, clubsand schools and examining handwriting samples and comparing them with the writing on the kidnapper's notes. Then, in the middle of August, the experts' hard efforts paid off. The handwriting of John Rush Blake matched that of the kidnapper's, especially in the peculiar formation of the y's. Not long after, John Blake was arrested for making illegal alcohol. On being shown the handwriting samples, he confessed to kidnapping the baby. He told the police that he had left the baby alive and well in a nearby park on the day after the kidnapping. But when officers hurried to the place, all they found was the baby's dead body. The criminal was later put into New York's Sing Sing Prison. Even if John Blake had tried to disguise his handwriting he would still have been caught. No matter how hard someone may try to disguise his handwriting characteristics, the "individuality" of the writer shows through, the very angle at which he or she holds a pen, the way a t is crossed and an i is dotted, the height and size of capital and small letters, the amount of space between words, the use (or misuse) of punctuation marks. All these can identify a person as surely as fingerprints.I. 1. What happened to Mrs. Weinberger on the afternoon of July 4th, 1995?2. According to the message left by the kidnapper, on what condition could Mrs. Weinberger have her baby back?3. What did Mrs. Weinberger do after reading the note?4. How did the FBI catch the criminal?5. Which of the following words can best describe people's handwriting characteristics?II. 1. ( T ) When Mrs. Weinberger came back from an outing something terrible happened to her.2. ( T ) Someone kidnapped her baby because he lacked money.3. ( F ) The kidnapper did not confess to die kidnapping of the baby in the face of the handwriting sample.4. ( T ) It was the handwriting expert that broke the case.5. ( F ) At last, the police found the baby and he was safe and happy.Passage III.Timothy McVaigh placed a powerful bomb near a federal government building in Oklahoma City in 1995. The explosion killed 168 people, including 19 children. Arguments are increasing in the United States both for and against the death penalty. The increasing death penalty debate is caused by the planned execution of convicted murderer McVeigh. He is to be the first person executed by the federal government since 1963. 38 states permit the death sentence. Last year 85 people were executed in the United States. Recent public opinion studies show that more than 75 percent of Americans supper McVeigh's execution. These include many Americans who usually oppose the death sentence. Kent Scheidegger is with the Criminal Justice Legal Foundation in Califomia. It is a victim's rights organization that supports the death penalty. Mr. Scheidegger says McVeigh is a perfect example of why there is a need for a federal death penalty. He says anything less than the death of McVeigh would show a complete lack of justice. Groups opposed to the death penalty say the approval of the execution of McVeigh does not show an increase in general public support for the death penalty. Opinion studies show that support for the death penalty has decreased. Studies show 77 percent of Americans supported it five years ago, now only about 63 percent do, Opponents of the death penalty have always argued that it was unfair. They say poor people who can not pay for good legal help receive the death penalty more often than others. Andthey say courts order the death penalty more often when the accused is a member of a racial minority group.Part D1)generous 2)company 3)hospitality 4)reception 5)reputation6)anniversary7)suspicion8)mutual 9)vastest10)communication 11)commerce 12)contact 13)1975 14)openness 15)potential 16)secure 17)lure 18)astonish 19)reach 20)confidentLesson Three Computers and the Internet Part A1.M: This report is due tomorrow. Would you be able to work on it with me tonight?W: Unfortunately, I have another commitment.Q: What is the woman saying?2. W: I wonder where the books I ordered are. I expected to receive the package several days ago. M: Maybe you'd better check it out with the company. They could be temporarily out of stock. Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?3. M: I just have to type this last page and then I'm through.W: By then, I'll be done, too.Q: What can be learned about the woman?4. W: Did you read the editorial in the paper about the mayor's speech?M: I sure did. But I think they twisted the meaning of what he said.Q: What does the man say about the editorial?5. W: Why don't we go to see a movie tonight? A good comedy might cheer you up.M: I would. But the reason that I've been so down is all this work I have to do.Q: What can be inferred about the man?6. W: So, are you going to see the students' play tonight?M: I doubt it. I'm still getting over the flu.Q: What is true about the man?7. M: Gordon needs to find another place to live. The apartment he rents now has been sold to a new owner.W: He'd better start looking right away. When all the students come back in a few weeks, he won't find any near the campus.Q: What does the woman suggest Gordon do?8. W: Mind if I borrow your Spanish workbook?M: Not as long as I have it back in time to take to class this evening.Q: What does the man mean?9. W: You don't believe in diets, do you?M: There is nothing wrong with them per se but they have to be combined with exercise to do any good.Q: What is the man's attitude towards diets ?10. W: I don't know which color folder to use, white or brown.M: What difference does it make? It's the content that's important.Q: What is the implication of the man?11. W: You know, I've heard that Professor Martin's Introduction to Chemistry class is too demanding for first year students. They say it's the most difficult course for graduate students. M: Yeah, but a lot of students will tell you otherwise. Go talk to anyone who has gone to an advanced course, like Organic Chemistry, or who studied chemistry in graduate school. They're really glad they started out with Professor Martin.Q: What does the man imply about Professor Martin?12. W: Hey, Mark. Have you been able to sell your old piano, yet?M: Hmm, you were right. Just posting notices on bulletin boards at a couple of supermarkets wasn't enough. I think I'll have to place an advertisement in the local newspaper.Q: Which of the following is true according to the conversation?13. W: I'm amazed that you still haven't gotten to know your neighbors.M: They tend to keep to themselves.Q: Why hasn't the man gotten to know his neighbors?14. W: Hi! Um, I think something is wrong with the washing machine. It works, and I just did my laundry, but it makes some strange noises. Maybe you should call someone to fix it.M: Oh, don't worry. Someone from the repair shop is already on the way over to take a look at it. Q: What is the implication of the man?15. W: It's so thoughtful of you to offer to drop me off at the train station. Are you sure it's not out of your way?M: Not at all. The station is really close to where I'm going.Q: What can be learned about the man?Part BPassage IThe Application of Computers in Education The best method for improving educational standards is to utilize every tool available, including state-of-the-art technology. Computers and the internet have expanded the way in which information can be delivered to the students of today. Today's networking technologies provide a valuable opportunity to practise new learning techniques. Educators are discovering that computers are facilitating learning. Computer-based communications, or telecommunications, can offer many educational opportunities; therefore, educators will need to adapt current teaching methods to incorporate this new media into the classroom. Computers have made a fundamental impact on most industries, providing a competitive advantage that has come to be essential to many businesses. Therefore, schools must also use technology to improve the educational process. School systems often consider purchasing a computer network, and justify its purchase by applying it to routine administrative tasks, such as attendance records and grading. While these tasks are very important, they only show a small part of what technology can do for a school. Technology must go further than simply keepingattendance; it must focus on keeping students interested and productive. Since computers and the Internet have expanded the ways in which education can be delivered to students, it is currently possible to engage in "distance education" through the Internet. Distance education involves audio and video links between teachers and students in remote areas. Video conferencing allows groups to communicate with each other. Desktop video conferencing promises to bring students together from geographic and cultural distances face to face via computer. Not only will the teacher talk to the students, but the students will be able to interact with each other. This will make students more interested in learning.I. 1. According to the passage, what are educators discovering?2. What do schools usually purchase computer networks for?3. According to the author, what should computers be mainly used for?4. Which of the following is NOT a feature of video conferencing?5. Which of the following is true according to the passage?II. fundamental impact; be essential; improve the educational process; justify its purchase; attendance records; what technology can doPassage IIE-Commerce The Internet, as a means for commerce, did not become reality until the 1990s. Before this time, it was mainly a tool for the army, and a research device for some American universities. Its popularity grew when it proved to be a fast and efficient means to conduct long distance transactions, as well as an effective way to distribute information. The first advantage that e-commerce possesses is speed. With increased speeds of communication, the delivery time is expedited and that makes the whole transaction from start to finish more efficient. Also, you can find practically any product available for sale on the Internet. Even more significant is the fact that information appearing on the Internet can be changed rapidly. This gives business owners the ability to inform customers of any changes to the service that they are offering. The second advantage of electronic commerce is the opportunity it offers to save on costs. By using the Internet, marketing, distribution, personnel, phone, postage and printing costs, among many others, can be reduced. You can start doing business in cyberspace for as little as $100. The savings, therefore, are tremendous. These funds can then be diverted to marketing and advertising your product or service. Cyberspace knows no national boundaries. That means you can do business all over the world as easily as you can in your own neighborhood. Since the Internet connects everyone in cyberspace, information is transmitted at the speed of sound or the speed of light, depending on your connection. Either way, distance becomes meaningless, which enables you to link to nearly anyone on the globe, and anyone on the globe can link to you. The ability to establish links makes doing business on the Internet attractive to customers in any part of the world. A potential source of trouble is customer concerns with privacy and security. Anything sent over the Internet is sent through several different computers before it reaches its final destination. The concern regarding Internet security and privacy is that unscrupulous hackers can capture credit card or check account data as it is transferred or break into computers that hold the same information. Making a customer feel safe is important when doing business on the Internet. Even though no one can guarantee 100% security when transferring financial information over the Internet, e-commerce is still safer than using credit cards at an actual store or restaurant, or paying。
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Unit 5 Careers and ProfessionsPart I Video TimeTask 1TranscriptUgly BettyBetty: I like your poncho. My dad got me one in Guadalajara.Woman: Milan. Dolce & Gabbana. Fall.Betty: Oh.Man: Betty Suarez?Betty: Hi. That’s me. Um, I have a hard copy of my resume if you need it. Should I follow you? Man: Actually…There’s been a mistake.Betty: A mistake?Man: All the entry-level positions we were hiring for… they’ve been filled. I’m sorry.Betty: Um, sir? While you’ve got me here, I thought I could tell you a little about myself.Magazines are my passion, ever since I was a kid, a nd I can’t imagine a more amazing place to start my career than Meade Publications. I know most of your magazines inside out. I try to devour as much as I can.(The man takes Betty’s arm and leads her back down the stairs during her frantic tirade激烈的长篇演说.)Man: Clearly.(He heads back up stairs. Betty again looks deflated, but hurries back up after him.)Betty:Also, I’ve learnt so much through them. You know, stuff so beyond my world, like—like who the up-and-comers are on the London art scene, or what the political machinations（政治阴谋）in Darfur are all about, or which Bali Resort is considered the most romantic in the world. And I have tons of ideas. I’m always jotting stuff down on the subway, but I’m getting ahead of myself, sir. All I really want is a chance… in any position or publication—Man: Goodbye!(He closes the door on her, leaving Betty outside.)Betty: I can type a hundred words a minute!!(Throughout this, Bradford Meade has been watching Betty from upstairs, with mild interest. Betty looks despondent沮丧的.)Exercise 1 Watching for General Understanding1) What do you think is the reason that the girl wasn’t accepted?The man thought she was so ugly that it would be not appropriate for her to work for a fashion magazine.2) Guess whether the girl got this job finally? Give your reasons.I guess the girl will get this job, because she is well-prepared and according to her self-introduction, she is competent and eligible for the job. And I also noticed the old man upstairs. He may be the person who can give the decisive opinion, which is the typical plot in many movies and plays.3) What preparations had Betty done for her career?Magazines are her passions. She knows most of the magazines inside out. And she has tons of ideas, she is always jotting stuff down on the subway. She can do a hundred words a minute!Exercise 2 Role PlayTask 2TranscriptRecession-Proof Your JobHistory shows that employers generally stop hiring and start cutting staff during a downturn. The most recent recessions in 1991 and 2001 saw significant job cuts as soon as the recession started. So far, government debt on the job’s market shows that hiring is slowing but many economists believe we’ll see layoffs in the coming month.So what can you do to recession-proof your job? Our placement firm Challenger Gray & Christmas makes a few suggestions.First, find assignments on the company’s core projects. If the effort is central to the firm’s revenue, working there makes you that much safer. Secondly, build a relationship with the boss. Many employees fly under the radar in a time of cutbacks, being more than just an enormous name on the payroll can help keep your job safe. Finally, be prepared. In a downturn, it’s important to have savings ready, should you be laid off and brush up the resume.With the ABC News Money Minute, I’m Betsy Stark in New York.Exercise 1 Making a Sound JudgmentF 1) Since employers generally stop hiring and start cutting staff during a downturn, employeeshave nothing to do with it.T 2) If you are in charge of an important project in the company, the possibility to be fired will be less.F 3) If the boss doesn’t know you, it will be safe for you not to be laid off.T 4) Saving money is quite useful for the recession period.Exercise 2 Watching for Specific Information1) Find assignments on the company’s core projects.2) Build a relationship with the boss.3) Be prepared/Save some money.Part II Listening ActivitiesTask 1TranscriptJob InterviewInterviewer: What made you decide on this type of occupation?Applicant: Oh, to tell you the truth, I love the sky. When I was a child, I imagined flying into the blue sky some day. Now, I think the day has come. My dream will come true. And I like travelling very much and I enjoy working with people.Interviewer: Can you make yourself understood in English without too much difficulty? Applicant: Yes, I think I am quite fluent in English. I got the certificate of the Secondary English Training last month.Interviewer: Do you know what the responsibilities are for a stewardess?Applicant: The main responsibility of the stewardess is to make the passengers relaxed and happy during the flight. And good service is also important.Interviewer: Are you in good health?Applicant: I just had a complete physical examination and I am in top condition.Interviewer: Have you had any nursing experience?Applicant: Yes, I have two years of nursing experience, and now I am working as a nurse in a hospital.Interviewer: How tall are you? What about your eyesight?Applicant:My height is one meter and sixty-eight centimeters. I’ve never had any vision problems.Interviewer: What would you say are your strengths and weaknesses?Applicant: One of my strengths is my friendliness and open-minded attitude and also I think I have a warm personality. But sometimes, I find it is hard to tell others when I don’t like what they are doing.Interviewer:If a passenger can’t understand wh at you say, what should you do?Applicant:I’ll try to speak in another language or I’ll try my best to use gestures and draw pictures.Exercise 2 Listening for DetailsJob InterviewInterviewer: What made you decide on this type of occupation?Applicant: Oh, to tell you the truth, I love the sky. When I was a child, I imagined flying into the blue sky some day. Now, I think the day has come. My dream will come true. And I like travelling very much and I enjoy working with people.Interviewer: Can you make yourself understood in English without too much difficulty? Applicant: Yes, I think I am quite fluent in English. I got the certificate of the Secondary English Training last month.Interviewer: Do you know what the responsibilities are for a stewardess?Applicant: The main responsibility of the stewardess is to make the passengers relaxed and happy during the flight. And good service is also important.Interviewer: Are you in good health?Applicant: I just had a complete physical examination and I am in top condition.Interviewer: Have you had any nursing experience?Applicant: Yes, I have two years of nursing experience, and now I am working as a nurse in a hospital.Interviewer: How tall are you? What about your eyesight?Applicant:My height is one meter and sixty-eight centimeters. I’ve never had any vision problems.Interviewer: What would you say are your strengths and weaknesses?Applicant: One of my strengths is my friendliness and open-minded attitude and also I think I have a warm personality. But sometimes, I find it is hard to tell others when I don’t like what they are doing.Interviewer:If a passenger can’t understand what you say, wha t should you do?Applicant:I’ll try to speak in another language or I’ll try my best to use gestures and draw pictures.Task 2TranscriptJob HuntingKelly: So, have you found a job yet?Josh: No, but, I have a few leads, so things are looking up.Kelly:But isn’t that what you always say?Josh: Well . . . uh . . . this time is different.Kelly: What are you looking for this time then?Josh: Actually, I want to work for a web hosting company.Kelly: What would you do there?Josh: Well, in a nut shell, you know web hosting companies provide space for people to store and run their Websites. D oes it sound like I know what I’m talking about?Kelly: Oh, yeah, sort of.Josh: Well, and then, sort of? Well, they allow people to run the websites without having to buy and ma intain their own servers, and I’d like to work in technical support, you know, helping customers resolve computer-related problems w ith their sites. And you know I’m a good communicator.Kelly:So, how’s the pay for that kind of job?Josh: Well, most people I know start out with a very reasonable salary; you can earn pay increases depending on your performance.Kelly: So, what about benefits?Josh:Oh, the benefits are pretty good. They provide health insurance, two weeks (of) paid vacation a year, and opportunities for advancement. And in the end, I’d like to work in a management position. You know, sitting back, enjoying the view out of the twentieth-story window of the office building. Something like that.Kelly: Well, is there long-term security in a job like that?Josh:Uhh. That’s hard to tell. I mean, the Internet is booming, and these kinds of companies are sprouting up everywhere, which is a good thing, but just like the dot-com era（网络泡沫时代）, you never know how long things will last.Kelly: Well, have you ever thought about going back to school to improve your job skills? Josh: Wait, wait. What are you suggesting?Kelly: Well, you know, more training might help you land a better job.Josh: Wh . . . wh . . . Are you trying to say something about my current job? I mean, is there something going on here? I mean, what are you saying?Kelly: You know, you did drop out of college.Josh:I know, I know, but I don’t know. I’m just seeing my current job at McDonalds as a startup.[McDonalds!]. Yeah, but, you know, I don’t have the resources to go back to school at the moment, however, the job I am looking at will pay for some classes after I have been with the company for six months.Kelly: Well, it looks like you have things planned out this time.Josh: If I last that long.Exercise 1 Listening for Specific Information1) C 2) A 3) B 4) A 5) AExercise 2 Listening for Details1) Web hosting companies provide space for people to store and run their Websites.2) I’d like to work in technical support, you know, helping customers resolve computer-relatedproblems with their sites.3) They provide health insurance, two weeks of paid vacation a year, and opportunities foradvancement.4) Well, you know, more training might help you land a better job.5) I’m just seeing my current job at McDonalds as a startup.Additional ListeningTranscriptGoogle: the Best Company to Work ForA little more than a decade ago, Google was an internet startup headquartered in a garage. Today it’s the world’s largest search engine, with 50 offices globally and more than 12,000 employees. For the second straight year, it’s also No.1 on Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For list. What’s fueling this growth? Employees say it’s the flexibility, financial security of course, and the o pportunity to get things done. “Right now, we are standing in front of just one part of our large 1.6 megawatt solar installation. These are the solar panels that are providing clean electricity to our buildings.”Robyn Beavers has been leading the green business and operations strategy team since 2005. “We have a lot of offices, we have a lot of employees, give electricity, and it just seems like a responsible thing to do to first show that our corporation can make a positive impact on the environment, but also we can do in a way that makes sense to our bottom line.” Keeping Google green hasn’t always been part of her job description. “When I first tarried at Google, I wasone of the assistants to the two co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin. I started in May, 2004, which is right before the IPO of Google. A really interesting thing about Google is that, it always encourages some employees to try new things. I went to Larry and Sergey and proposed that we form a green strategy group. And although I was their current direct report and it would have been inconvenient to lose me. Their INFOL support actually helps me found this team within Googl e.”“This session is really just a brainstorming session…” Mobility within departments is not uncommon. In part because of a 20 percent time initiative, allowing employees to spend one day a week on a project of their choice. “I talked to a lot of people of Google, and they found that once they started here and you learn so much about the company and there are so many opportunities, they are encouraged to seize them. So it’s easy to start in one job, work really hard at it for a couple of years, and then fi nd a new opportunity to pursue.”Exercise 1 Group Discussion1) What do you know about Google?It is an American public corporation, earning revenue from advertising related to its Internet search, e-mail, online mapping, social networking（社会化网络,即将现实生活中的社交圈子搬到网络上,利用“朋友的朋友”关系资源模式，通过现实中的朋友再去认识朋友的朋友形式，建立一个自己信任的社交圈）, and video sharing services as well as selling advertising-free versions of the same technologies. The Google headquarters, the Googleplex, is located in Mountain View（山景，位于美国加州圣克拉拉县）. By December 31, 2008, the company has 20,222 full-time employees.Google was co-founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were students at Stanford University and the company was first incorporated as a privately held company on September 4, 1998. The initial public offering took place on August 19, 2004, raising US$1.67 billion, implying a value for the entire corporation of US $23 billion. Google has continued its growth through a series of new product developments, acquisitions, and partnerships. Environmentalism, philanthropy（慈善事业）and positive employee relations have been important tenets（宗旨，原则）during the growth of Google, the latter resulting in being identified multiple times as Fortune Magazine’s No.1 Best Place to Work（《财富》杂志评选出的最适合工作的公司）. The unofficial company slogan is “Don’t be evil”（拒绝邪恶的事物）, although criticism of Google includes concerns regarding the privacy of personal information, copyright, censorship（审查）and discontinuation of services. According to Millward Brown（密华布朗，一家全球领先的市场咨询机构）, it is the most powerful brand in the world.2) How do you think Google influence the way you look for useful information?Google has become an indispensable part in the life of people who use computer for work, entertainment and study. With the help of Google, we can find what we want conveniently. You don’t have to always take an encyclo pedia or some reference books with you. However, sometimes searching on Google is a waste of time, because you have to check a lot of information which will turn out to be useless.Cultural Notethe Googleplex: Google源于googol，是数学名词，含义是1后面加100个0。
新世纪研究生公共英语听说下原文
LESSON ONEResources and EnergyPART A1.W:Could you mail these letters for me,please?M:More letters?Your friends are going to be very happy to hear from you.Q:What does the man imply about the woman?2.W:Does Professor Ford always come to class?M:Is ice cold?Q:What do you learn about Professor Ford?3.W:Would you have some time this week to go over these questions with me?M:How does tomorrow sound?Q:What does the man mean?4.M:Hey?John!John!W:Save your breath.He's out of earshot.Q:What is true about John,according to the woman?5.W:You only have water to serve your guests?M:This isn't just water.This is imported mineral water.Q:What is the implication of the woman?6.M:Could I borrow a twenty to tide me over till payday next Tuesday?W:You are in luck.I just cashed the check.Q:What will the woman probably do next?7.M:Jean,didn't you get my messages?I left two on your answering machine.W:Hmm?Oh,sorry,Tom.I've been meaning to get back in touch with you.It just slipped my mind.Q:Why didn’t the woman return the man’s calls?8.W:I'm sorry,sir,but you're allowed only one piece of luggage on the plane.You'll have to check in one of your suitcases at the package counter.M:Actually,one of these belongs to the woman up ahead.I'm just giving her a hand.Q:Why is the man carrying an extra suitcase?9.W:We need to drive to the city tonight,but the doctor said this medicine might make me drowsy.M:In that case,I'd better drive.Q:What does the man think the woman should do?10.M:Look at all the pollution going into the air from those factories.Do you think they'll ever get under control?W:With the new laws and social awareness,we'll turn things around.Q:What does the woman predict will happen?11.W:Aren't you cold?Why aren't you wearing a jacket?M:I overslept this morning,so I ran out of the house without listening to the forecast.Q:Why isn’t the man wearing a jacket?12.M:prof.Jones,last night when I was putting the finishing touches on my paper that electrical storm completely wiped out my computer files.Do you think I could have another day to retype it?W:I'm sorry,Steven.I’m leaving for a conference tomorrow,and I'll be away for2weeks.I suppose you could send it to me there.Q:What will the professor probably allow the student to do?13.W:Do you know if Mary has come by the office this morning?M:I just got here myself,so I'm not the one to ask.Q:What does the woman want to know?14.M:I really enjoyed that TV special about"wealth"last night.Did you get to home in time to see it?W:Well,yes.But I wish I could have stayed awake long enough to see the whole thing.Q:What does the woman mean?15.W:Take two of these pills three times a day and you shouldn't take them on an empty stomach.M:What if I don't have an appetite?Q:What can be inferred about the man?PART BPassage I:The population of the world has been increasing faster and faster.In10,000B.C.,there were probably10million people.In A.D.1,there were300million.It took1750years for the population to reach625million,a little more than double the A.D.1figure.In1990,there were 5.3billion people.By the year2000,the world's population was over6billion,and by2050,it is expected to reach10billion.Does the earth have enough natural resources to support this many people?Different scientists give different answers to this question.Some say that there are enough resources to support more than6billion people.However,the richest countries,with a small percentage of the world's population,use most of the resources.If these resources could be distributed more equally around the world,there would be enough for everyone.Other scientists say that we must limit population growth because our resources are limited. Only10percent of the earth's land can be used for farming and another20percent for raising animals.It is possible to increase the amount of farmland,but only a little.Some land in developing countries could be more productive if people started using modern farming methods, but this would not increase worldwide production by much,We all know that there is a limited amount of petroleum.There are also limits to the amounts of metals.There is a limit to the amount of water we can use since most of the earth's water is salt water,and most of the fresh water is frozen at the North and South Poles.It is difficult to say how many people the earth can support,but it will help everyone if we can limit population growth before serious shortages develop.The problem is how to do it.1.Between1990and2000,what changes did the world population have?2.According to some scientists,which of the following is true?3.Why can't most of the earth's water be used?4.In developing countries,what does the use of medern farming methods result in?5.According to the author,what can you infer from the passage?II1.There were probably10million people.2.It is expected to be10billion.3.If the resources could be distributed more equally around the world,there would be enoueh for everyone.4.Only10percent.5.It is how to limit population growth.Passage II:Fresh water,life itself,has never come easy in the Middle East.Ever since the Old Testament when God punished man with40days and40nights of rain,water supplies here have been dwindling.The rainfall only comes in winter and drains quickly through the semiarid land, leaving the soil to bake and to thirst for next November.The region's accelerating population growth,expanding agriculture,industrialization,and higher living standards demand more fresh water.Drought and pollution limit its availability.War and mismanagement squander it.Nations like Israel and Jordan are swiftly sliding into that zone where they are using all the water resources available to them.They have only15to20years left before their agriculture,and ultimately their food security,is threatened.Even amid the scarcity there are haves and pared with the United States,which has a freshwater potential of10,000cubic meters a year for each citizen.Iraq has5,500.Turkey has 4,000,and Syria has little more than2,800.Egypt's potential is only1,100.Israel has460,and Jordan has less than260.But these are not firm figures,because upstream use of river water can dramatically alter the potential downstream.Scarcity is only one element of the Middle East’s water crisis.Inefficiency is another,as is the reluctance of some water-poor nations to change priorities from agriculture to less water-intensive enterprises.Some experts suggest that if these nations would share both water technology and resources,they could satisfy the region's population,currently159million.But in this patchwork of ethnic and religious rivalries,the water crisis is not a clear-cut issue.It is entangled in the politics that keep people from trusting and seeking help from one another.Here,where water,like truth,is precious,each nation tends to find its own water and supply its own truth.1.When does the rainfall come in the Middle East?2.What is the cause of the water crisis?3.How many years are left for Israel and Jordan before their agriculture is threatened?4.What is the current population in the Middle East according to the passage?5.According to some experts'suggestion,what should the nations do in order to avoid a water crisis?II1)10,0002)5,5003)4,0004)More than2,8005)Egypt6)4607)Less than260 Part D1)award,2)glory,3)profit,4)trust,5)dedication,6)significance,7)moment,8)anguish, 9)physical,10)spirit,11)conflict,12)alone,13)worth,14)room,15)heart,16)honor,17)compassion,18)curse,19)lust,20)valuePart D不管在什么地方，只要谈到美国文学，人们都认为威廉·福克纳是二十世纪最伟大的作家之一。
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LESSON ONEMusic1. M: By the way, Jane, did you talk to the consultant about our new health program?W: I contacted his office but his secretary said he would (be out for ) lunch until two.Q: What does the woman mean?2. W: We need to let everyone know about the charity [?t?? riti] n. 慈爱concert, but we don't have much money for advertising.M: How about using the school radio station? They broadcast freepublic service 服务announcements. 通告Q: What does the man suggest they do?3. W: I don't understand why this self-study 自学book doesn't have answers to the questions.M: But it does. You can find them at the back of the book.Q: What does the man say about the self-study book?4. M: The new sales manager says he has never met you before.W: We've been introduced about three times. He seems a littleforgetful.Q: What do we learn about the new sales manager?5. M: Have you had the brakes [breik] n 制动器; 闸; 刹车. and tires checked? And do you have enough money?W: I have taken care of everything. And I'm sure it's going to be a wonderful 极好的, 精彩的, 绝妙的trip.Q: What's the woman going to do?g. M: I've had my new stereo 立体声for a whole week, but I haven't yet figured out 想到how to record music.W: Didn't an instruction manual [?m? nju ?l] 手册形式的，像手册的；教范性质的come with it?Q: What does the woman imply?7. W: I want to pay you for that long-distance call I made. But, I suppose you haven't gotten your phone bill yet,M: Oh, but I have.Q: What does the man mean?W: He must think you don't have any other classes.8. M: Professor Smith assigned us three more novels to read.Q: What can be inferred about Professor Smith?9. M: Let's go watch the fireworks 烟花tonight.W: I have tickets to the theater.Q: What does the woman mean?10. M: I am exhausted 筋疲力尽的. I stayed up 熬夜the whole night studying for my history midterm exam.W: Why do you always wait till the last minute?Q: What can be inferred about the man?11. M: I'll be coming straight from work, so I'll have to pack 包装；捆扎a change of clothes.W: It's only a barbecue [?b a bikju:]（常用于室外的）金属烤架.Jeans and T-shirts will be fine.Q: What does the woman imply?12. W: I'm going to the snack [sn? k] 小吃; 点心; 快餐bar for a cup of coffee. Would you like me to bring you back something?Q: What does the man mean?M: Not from the snack bar, but could you pick up a paper for me?13. M: I don't understand how this budget was calculated [?k? lkjuleit] 计算, 估计, 核算.W: Let me have a look, OK?Q: What does the woman mean?14. W: We need a fourth player for tennis this morning. Do you want to join us?M: I've got a class at nine, but Carol is free and she is really good.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?15. W: Have you saved enough to buy that new printer for your computer yet?M: You know, money seems to be burning a hole in my pocket lately. Maybe next month.Q: What does the man mean?PART B Intensive 加强的Listening: MusicPassage I: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 沃尔夫冈阿马多伊斯莫扎特Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was one of the most human and lovable [ ?l?v?b?l] 可爱的,惹人爱的of the great composers [k ?m?p??z?] (尤指古典音乐)作曲家,创作者,作曲者. The period in which he lived was one of romantic interest, and his early life as a musical 音乐的, 用于音乐的, 有音乐的child genius[ ?d?i:nj ?s] 天才, 天赋before the principal 最重要的; 主要的courts of Europe reads like a fairy [?f ?勿]仙人,小仙子,小精灵tale 传说；陈述.(At no time) 决不in the history of the world has the court life of Europe been so wasteful [?we?stf ?l]浪费的；挥霍的；耗费的as during the later half of the eighteenth century. One of the great child geniuses [?d?i:nj ?s]天才, 天赋the world has ever known, the boy Mozart, and his sister Maria Anna, soon became the court favorites [?feiv ?rit] 特别喜欢的人(或物) ,喜欢的事物, 亲信，心腹，幸运儿and traveled not only in Austria, but to France and Italy as well. It was but natural 天生的, 生来的，本来的，与生俱来的that the youthful 青年人的;青春的;genius [?d?i: nj ?s]天才,天赋should be in flue need by these experiences. There is a delicacy [?del?k?si:] 精致, 精美；娇嫩and refinement [r ??fa ?nm?nt] 精炼；提炼；提纯in Mozart's musical expression which is not found in the works of his master 男教师; 院长, Haydn.From his seventh year until his death at the age of thirty-five, Mozart's genius (poured forth) 连续不断地流出a free stream of over a thousand melodious[m????di:?s]有旋律的,产生旋律的compositions创作,写作，作曲,many of which were never published. Mozart wrote all forms for allinstruments 仪器.Of his forty-nine symphonies [$imf?ni]交响乐, 交响曲,the two greatest are G-minor and C-major. These works were both written in six weeks during the summer of 1788.As a composer （尤指古典音乐）作曲家,创作者，作曲者of opera [??）?r ?]歌剧, Mozart still remains pre-eminent 卓越的,优秀的. His dramatic 戏剧性的works show great individual 个别的, 单独的, 个人的genius 天才, 天赋, but little regard for the previous 先前的, 以前的reforms 改革, 改良, 改造of Gluck. His areas have n ever bee n surpassed 超过; 优于;多于; 非••所能办至Uand his dramatic 戏剧的, 剧本的simplicity [sim?plisiti] 简单, 朴素, 率直has rarely been equaled by succeeding composers 作曲家. Mozart's greatest operas 歌剧, "The Marriage of Figaro 费加罗的婚礼", "Don Giovanni' and "The Magic Flute" are still popular favorites with singers 歌手;歌唱家and the public as well. Gifted with a marvelous free melody, Mozart's music, even in his strictest compositions, possesses [p??zes]. 具有a simplicity 简单,朴素,率直and naive grace 优雅which charms [t?a m]使高兴,使着迷;吸引all hearers.1. Which of the following countries had NOT been visited by Mozart and his sister?2. How many symphonies 交响乐did Mozart create?3. Which word could be used to describe描写, 叙述the period in which Mozart lived?4. In which period did Mozart live?5. How long did Mozart engage in 参加; 从事; 忙于composing?II.1. ( F ) Like his master Haydn, Mozart created his works with refinement 细微的改良; (精细的)改进, 改善and delicacy 精致, 精美;娇嫩.2. ( T ) Mozart composed all forms of music for all instruments.3. ( F ) In Mozart's works, much attention was paid to the previous 先前的, 以前的reforms of Gluck 格卢克.4. ( T ) Mozart's areas have never been surpassed 超过; 优于.5. (T) Simplicity 简单, 朴素, 率直is one of the characteristics 特征in Mozart's music.Passage II: American MusicOne of America's most important exports 出口is her modern music.American music is played all over the world. It is enjoyed by the people of all ages in all countries. Although the lyrics ['liriks] 歌词are English,people not speaking English can enjoy it too. The reasons for its popularity普遍,流行; are its fast pace [peis 步子；节奏and rhythmic [ ?r ?em?k] 有韵律的, 有节奏的beat [bi:t] 节拍, 拍子.The music has many origins [ ??rid ?in] 起点; 来源in the United States.Country music, coming from the rural 农村的，乡村的areas in the southernUn ited States, is one source 来源,出处.Country music features 以… 为物色是…特征simple themes 题目，主题，and melodies 曲调, 歌曲describ ing day-to-day situations 形势; 情况and the feelings of country people. Many people appreciate 欣赏, 赏识, this music because of the emotions 情感，感情expressed by country music songs.A second origin of American popular music is the blues [blu:z] 布鲁斯歌曲；蓝调歌曲. It depicts 描述mostly sad feelings reflecting 表达; 反映the difficult lives of American blacks. It is usually played and sung by black musicians, but it is popular with all Americans.(Rock music) 摇滚音乐is a newer form of music. This music style 风格, featuring .以••为物色是…特征fast and repetitious 重复的；反复的rhythms 节奏, was influenced by the blues 布鲁斯歌曲；蓝调歌曲and country music. It was first known as rock-and-roll in the 1950s. Since then there have been many forms of rock music: hard rock, soft rock, and others. Many performers of popular music are young musicians.American popular music is marketed 在市场上出售某物to a demanding （顾客的）需求、需要audience 观众, 听众; 读者. Now popular songs are heard on the radio several times a day. Some songs have become popular all over the world. People hear these songs sung in their original 起初的; 原来的English or sometimes translated into other languages. The words may differ but the enjoyment of the music is universal 普遍的.I.1. Which group of people enjoy American music?2. Why is American music so popular in all countries?3. What can be learned from the passage?4. What do you know from the passage?5. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?Passage III: Music in Different CulturesIn western culture music is regarded as good by birth 在血统上,生来, and sounds that are welcome are said to be "music to the ears". In some other cultures 文化-- for example, Islamic 伊斯兰的,伊斯兰教的culture -- it is of little value, associated （使）发生联系, （使）联合; 结交, 结伙with sin [sin] 罪恶, 罪孽and evil 罪恶. In the West and in the high cultures of Asia, it is said that there are古典的, 经典的music,three types of music. First, classicalcomposed 组成, 构成and performed by trained professionals 具有某专业资格的人, 专业人士originally 最初under the support of courts 宫廷, 宫室and religious 宗教的establishments 建立, 确立; second, folk music 民间音乐, shared by the population at large and passed on 传递; 传授orally 口头上地, 口述地, and third, popular music, performed by professionals, spread （使）传播, （使）散布through radio, television, records, film, and print, and consumed 消耗，耗尽by the mass public.Music is a major component 成分, 组成部分, 部件, 元件in religious 宗教的services, theater 剧场,戏院,, and entertainment 娱乐, 文娱节目, 表演会ofall sorts. The most universal use of music is as a part of religious rituals 仪式. In some tribal [?tra ?b?l] 部落的societies, music appears to serve as a special form of communication with supernatural 超自然的;鬼、神或幻术所引起的beings, and its prominent 显著的; 突出的use in modern Christian 基督教徒and Jewish 犹太人的;犹太教徒的services may be the leftover of just such an original 原始的purpose. Another less obvious function of music is social adherence 遵守;遵循；坚持. For most social groups, music can serve as a powerful symbol 象征, 标志. Members of most societies share keen 热衷的, 热心的, feelings as to what kind of music they "belong to". Indeed, some minorities 少数, 小部分including, in the U. S.A., black Americans and Euro-American groups use music as a major symbol of group identity 身份.Music also symbolizes 象征;作为••的象征military 军事的,军用的;,patriotic [?p? tri ??tik] 爱国的, 有爱国心的and funeral 葬礼, 丧礼moods 心情, 情绪and events. In a more general 普遍的, 全面的; sense, music mayexpress the central 最重要的, 主要的, 首要social values of a society. In western culture, the interrelationship 相互关系of conductor and orchestra [ ??:kistr ?] 管弦乐队symbolizes the need for strong cooperation 合作, 协作among various kinds of specialists 专家, 行家in a modern industrialsociety.I.1. In what culture is music regarded as good by birth?2. Which of the following is performed by professionals?3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?4. According to the passage, what is the most universal use of music?5. Which of the following is NOT symbolized by music?II.1. In some other cultures, music is of low value, associated with sin and evil.2. For most social groups, music can serve as a powerful symbol. Members of most societies share keen feelings as to what kind of music they "belong to".3. In a more general sense, music may express the central social values of a society. In Western culture, the interrelationship between conductor and orchestra symbolizes the need for strong cooperation among various kinds of specialists in a modern industrial society.PART D1）Practical （2 ）Religious3）Sunday School （4 ）Piano5）a walk （6）join them7）other people （8）go to the cinema9）at the time （10）duty11）gentle （12）discussion13）penniless （14）vivid15）greeted 16）love and warmth17）come home 18）principles19）applyingLESSON two HolidaysPartA Getting Started1. M: Do you still want to go to the graduate 研究生的school after you get out ofcollege?W: I've changed my mind about that. I want to start working before I go back to school.Q: What does the woman mean?2. M: We've got a whole hour before the Browns come by 来串门, 来访to pick us up 安排接取; 使搭乘; 搭救.W: Yeah. But we'd better get moving 赶快；快些开始.Q: What does the woman suggest they do?3. M: I'm thinking of getting a new printer.W: I'd in vest in 在••上投资,在…投入（时间、精力等）a laser ［?eiz?激光］printer. The print quality is much better.Q: What does the woman mean?4. W: I've got a coupon ［?ku:p?n］配给券；（购物）票证；（购物）优惠券for half-off 五折dinner at that new restaurant down the street. I think I'll use it whe n my cous in ［?k?z n］堂［表］兄弟［姊妹］comes for a visit this weekend.M: Where did you get it? I wouldn't mindtrying that place out too ）试验.Q: What does the man want to know?5. W: What's Laura doing here today? I thought she was supposed 料想;猜想; 以为to be out of 离开了the office on Mondays.W: She decided she'd rather have Fridays off instead.Q: What can be inferred about Laura?6. M: I need to find a new roommate ＜英＞室友,住在同室的人.W: So John's going to California after all.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?7. M: My math assignment's 工作, 任务due 到期的tomorrow morning and I haven't even started it yet.W: I'll miss 想念, 惦记you at the party tonight.Q: What does the woman imply?8. W: Those packages 包, 包裹, 包在一起的东西took forever 长久地；（与动词进行时连用）老是，没完没了地to arrive.M: But they did arrive, didn't they?Q: What does the man say about the packages?9. M: My parents are coming to see our apartment 一套房间, 一户this weekend. W: Looks as if I'd better lend you my vacuum [?v? kju ?m] 〈口〉真空吸尘器cleaner 净化器then.Q: What does the woman imply?10. M: Sarah, did you have a chance to buy that new novel you wanted?W: No, but I had Doris get it for me.Q: What does Sarah say about the novel?11. M: I've been waiting all week for this concert. The philharmonic[fil a?m?nik]交响乐团is supposed to be excellent and with our student discoun [?diskaunt] 数目, 折扣t the tickets will be really cheap.W: Uh -- uh, I'm afraid I left my student ID in my other purse 钱包.Q: What does the woman imply? 暗示, 暗指12. M: The university bookstore opens at 9 in the morning.W: Oh, dear. I need a textbook 教科书, 课本for my eight o'clock class today.Q: What does the woman mean?13. M: The storm 暴风雨[雪] last night damaged some of the neighbor's roofs.W: no wonder 不足为奇.Q: What does the woman mean?14. M: You've certainly 无疑地; 确定地；肯定地been reading that one page for a long time now.W: Well, I'm being tested on it tomorrow.Q: What does the woman imply 暗示?15. W: Another thing we need to do is show the new students around town. You know, show them all the sights 视野；风景of the area.M: I don't see why we need to do that ourselves. I understand the visitors' center offers a wonderful bus tour 旅行, 观光.Q: What does the man suggest they do?PART BPassage I: Holidays in Britain and the USPeople in the US get a two-week paid 有报酬的;领取报酬的vacation from their job every year. Most British people have four or five weeks paid holiday a year. Americans often complain 抱怨, 诉苦; 投诉that two weeks is not enough especially when they hear about the longer holidays that Europeans enjoy. In addition, thereare eight days in each European country, which are public holidays (the British call Bank Holiday) and many of these fall on 落到, 轮到a Monday giving people a long weekend.What do people do in Britain and the US when they are on holidays? In the US, outdoor vacations are popular, for example, at the Grand Canyon 峡谷or Yellowstone or other national parks or forests. Young people may go walking or camping 宿营, 露营in the mountains. Many people have small trailers 拖车, 挂车in which to travel, or if they are in a car, they may stay at motels 汽车旅馆on the journey 旅行; 行程;. Disneyland and Disney world are also popular and people can go skiing in the Rocky 洛矶Mountains of Colorado 科罗拉多州, Wyoming 怀俄明州and Montana 蒙大纳( 美国州名). Some children go to summer camp for a holiday during the summer vacation from school, where they do special activities, such as sports or crafts 技巧；技能；技艺. When Americans want a holiday for fun in the sun, they usually go to Florida, Hawaii, Mexico or the Caribbean. They may go to Europe for culture, for example, to see art, plays, and places of historic史上著名（或重要）的interest.In Britain, many people like to go to the seaside for holidays. Thereare places near the sea, such as Backpool, Scarborough 斯卡波罗and Bournemouth 伯恩茅斯, where there is plenty 充裕, 大量, 富庶to do even when it rains. People also like to go to the country, especially to walk, in places like Scotland, Wales and the Lake 湖泊District. When the British goabroad they usually want to go somewhere warm. Spain and the Spanish islands of Majorea and Ibiza 伊比沙岛are popular as are other places in southern Europe. For skiing, people often go to the Alps 阿尔卑斯山.1. How long a paid vacation can Americans enjoy every year?2. How many days are there about public holidays for Europeans in a year? weeks.3. Where do Americans usually go for fun in the sun?4. Where do Americans usually spend their holidays for culture?5. British people usually go to Spain for holidays. What for?l. ( ) Many of the public holidays are on Friday in Britain.2. ( ) Americans like to have outdoor activities during their vacations.3. ( ) Some American children do some special activities in the summer camps during their vacations.5. ( ) For the British, the Alps is a skiing resort 度假胜地, 旅游胜地. Passage II: Welcoming the New YearEvery country in the world celebrates New Year but not everyone does it on the same day. The countries of North and South America and Europe welcome the New Year on January 1. This practice began with the Romans. Julius Caesar, a Roman4. ( ) When British people go abroad, they usually go for culture.ruler, changed the date of the New Year from the first day of March to the first day of January. In the Middle East, New Year is on the day when spring begins. People in China celebrate it on the Spring Festival, which is the first day of their lunar[ ?lju:n ?] 月的, 月球的;按阴历的calendar [?k? lind ?] 日历, 月历. The Spring Festival usually comes between January 21 and February 19. Rosh Hashana 犹太新年, which is the Jewish New Year, comes at the end of summer.In all of these cultures, there is a tradition of making noise. People made noise in ancient times to drive away the evil 邪恶的, 坏的，恶毒的spirits 神灵, 幽灵from home. Many people do it with fire-works. In Japan, people go from house to house making noise with drums 鼓, 鼓状物and bamboo 竹, 竹竿sticks 棍, 棒. Young people in Denmark 丹麦throw broken pieces of jars 罐子, 广口瓶or pots against the sides of friends' houses.In the United States, many people stay up until midnight on New Year's Eve 前日, 前夕to watch the clock pass from one year to the next. Friends often gather together at a party on New Year's Eve, and when the New Year comes, all ring 环状物,圆圈bells 钟,铃,电铃,blow 吹horns [h?:n] 号, 号角, blow whistle 哨子, 汽笛songs, and kiss each other.In many European countries, families start the new year by first attending church services, which is followed by paying calls on friends and relatives. Italian boys and girls receive gifts of money on New Year's Day.New Year's Day is more joyful 快乐的, 高兴的than Christmas 圣诞节in France and Scotland. In these countries Christmas is a religious holiday only, while the New Year is the time for gifts-giving, parties, and visits.1. Who changed the date of the New Year from March 1 to January 172. When does the Jewish New Year begin?3. Why did people make noise in ancient times when they celebrated the New Year?4. According to the speaker, how do the children in Denmark celebrate the New Year?5. In which country do children receive gifts of money on New Year's Day?1. ( ) People in the Middle East welcome the New Year on January 1.2. ( )The Spring Festival usually comes between January 21 and February 19.3. ( ) On New Year's Day, many people make noise with fireworks.4. ( ) In all European countries, families start the new year by paying calls on friends and relatives.5. ( ) Christmas is the most joyful and important festival of the year in France. Passage 3: The Spring FestivalHundreds of years ago in England, many children dressed up as adults on Valentine's Day and they went singing from home to home. In Wales, wooden love spoons were carved and given as gifts on February 14th. Hearts, keys and keyholes were favorite decorations on the spoons. The decoration meant, "You unlock my heart!" In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who their valentines would be. They would wear these names on their sleeves for one week. To wear your heart on your sleeve now means that it is easy for other people to know how you are feeling. In some countries, a young woman may receive a gift of clothing from a young man. If she keeps the gift, it means she will marry him. Some people used to believe that if a woman saw a robin flying overhead on Valentine's Day, it meant she would marry a sailor. If she saw a sparrow, she would marry a poor man and be very happy. If she saw a goldfinch, she would marry a millionaire.A love seat is a wide chair. It was first made to seat one woman and her widedress. Later, the love seat or courting seat had two sections, often in an S-shape. In this way, a couple could sit together -- but not too closely! Think of five or six names of boys or girls you might marry. As you twist the stem of an apple, recite the names until the stem comes off. You will marry the person whose name you were saying when the stem fell off. Pick a dandelion that has gone to seed. Take a deep breath and blow the seeds into the wind. Count the seeds that remain on the stem. That is the number of children you will have. If you cut an apple in half and count how many seeds are inside, you will also know how many children you will have.1. According to the passage, who would dress up on Valentine's Day hundreds of years ago in England?2. What are NOT mentioned as the favorite decorations on the carved spoons?3. According to the passage, what kind of person would a woman marry if she saw4. Why was a love seat made?5. According to the passage, when a woman twists the stem of an apple, what does the woman want to see?1. (T) To wear your heart on your sleeve means that it's easy for other people to know how you are feeling.2. (T) If a woman keeps the gift of clothing from a young man, it means that she will marry him.3. (F) A love seat was made in an S-shape for a couple to sit on comfortably.4. (F) Nowadays, we think that if a woman sees a sparrow flying overhead on Valentine's Day, she will marry a poor man and be very happy.5. ( T ) According to the passage, you can guess how many children you will have with the help of an apple or a dandelion.PART D1) 1947 2) Yale Law School 3) a brave face 4) family life 5) stood by 6) on her husband's behalf 7) highlight 8) the White House9) relationship 10) her marriage 11)all Americans 12) the First Lady 13) 1996 14) law firm15) public stage16)everybody 17) the same thing 18) in private 19) public responsibilities 20) a true homeLesson three1. W: The report says all departments are making a profit except the Asian department.M: Well, Mr. Smith seems to be the wrong person to head that department. One more step wrong and he will be removed from that office.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2. W: During the last thunderstorm, I noticed several leaks in my bedroom ceiling and they really caused a mess.M: Maybe you have some broken tiles. I have the phone number of a goodroofing company that could do a good repair job for you at a reasonable price.Q: What can we conclude from this conversation?3. W: How did you do on the math exam, John?M: I barely made it. It was just a passing score but better than I had expected. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?4. M: I wonder what makes Mother so upset these days?W: Father is canceling his vacation trip. He promised to take her abroad last year, but the company is again asking father to postpone his vacation.Q: Why is their mother unhappy?5. W: Friday's speaker is supposed to be wonderful. Are you going to attend the seminar that day?M: Yes, but I haven't been able to get a ticket yet. Since the lecture is open to the public, I imagine the tickets may have already been sold out.Q: Why is the man afraid he won't be able to attend the seminar?6. M: Could you lend me your biology notes?W: Do you think you'll be able to make out my handwriting?Q: What does the woman imply about the notes?7. W: Did you pick up my books from Ron's house?M: Sorry. It slipped my mind.Q: What does the man mean?8. W: Would you like to go to the movies with us tonight?M: To the movies? Tonight is the biggest concert of the year.Q: What does the man mean?9. M: Just one person in the whole class got an A on the test! YOU!W: ALL RIGHT!!!Q: What does the woman mean?10. W: We are having a party at our house on the weekend of the 30th. Would you like to join us?M: That sounds like a lot of fun. But I'll need to check my calendar first.Q: What does the man imply?11. M: I've been running a mile every afternoon for the past month. But I still haven't been able to lose more than a pound or two. I wonder if it's worth it.W: Oh, don't give up now. It always seems hard when you are just starting out.Q: What does the woman mean?12. M: I'm going to the vegetable stand today. Can I pick up anything for you?W: No, thanks. I just came back from the market myself.Q: What does the woman mean?13. M: I don't understand why I received such a low grade on my term paper.W: You should make an appointment with the professor to discuss it.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?14. M: The sound of all that traffic is driving me out of my mind.W: It is had. But the highway will reopen tomorrow, then we won't have all those cars passing by any more.Q: What does the woman imply?15. W: I invited your mother to lunch yesterday. But she said she didn't have any free time.M: Yeah. She just got a new job.Q: What does the man mean?Passage I:Established on January 1, 1995, World Trade Organization is the successor to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). It exists to promote a free-market international trade system. The WTO promotes trade by:1. reducing tariffs;2. prohibiting import or export bans or quotas;3. eliminating discrimination against foreign products and services;4. eliminating other impediments to trade, commonly called "non-tariff trade barriers''.With China's successful entry into WTO in Nov 2001, it currently has135 member countries, accounting for over 90% of world trade. Over 30 others are negotiating membership. The WTO's top-level decision-making body is the ministerial conference which meets at least once every two years. Over three-quarters of WTO members are developing countries. Special provisions for these members are included in the WTO's agreements. GATT is now the WTO's principal rule-book.Decisions are made by the entire membership by consensus or majority vote. The WTO's agreements have been ratified in all members' parliaments. If a trade barrier is found to be unfair, the WTO can authorize the imposition of trade sanctions to force a change in that country's law. The WTO exempts trade barriers which are designed to conserve natural resources or protect health.Critics say the WTO credits agreements are skewed in favor of rich countries. The west may preach trade liberalization, but it has used negotiations to prize third world market while keeping its own barriers intact.。
研究生英语听力第5章课本原文
Chapter Five Part Two Scanning for the Main Idea Greg: Hi, I’m Greg. How can I help you today?Customer Customeromer: I’m interested in buying a CD player, but I’m a little omer: I’m interested in buying a CD player, but I’m a little confused. confused. What’s What’s What’s the the the difference difference difference between between between this this this Fony Fony Fony CD CD CD player player and the Y amagoto? Greg: Greg: Well, Well, Well, t t hey’re hey’re both both both $399, $399, $399, but but but the the the Fony Fony Fony is is is a a a single single single-disc -disc -disc player player and the Y amagoto has a five-disc carousel. Customer: A five-disc what? I’m lost. What’s that?Greg: Greg: On On On the the the Fony, Fony, you you can can can only only only play play play one one one CD CD CD at at at a a a time. time. time. The The Yamagoto holds five discs, so you can listen to five times as much music. Customeromer Customeromer: Ah…So, do you think the Yamagoto is a better deal?: Ah…So, do you think the Yamagoto is a better deal?Greg: Well, it is an unbeatable CD player for the price, but you might want to consider this Demmon over here. It holds five discs and has the direct access feature. Customer Customer: Direct access? What’s that?: Direct access? What’s that?Greg: Greg: With With With direct direct direct access access access all all all of of of the the the buttons buttons buttons that that that are are are on on on the the the remote remote control are also on the CD player itself. For example, if you want to choose song number 3, you can select it using the buttons on the remote control or you can punch it in on the front of the CD player. . My Customer: Oh, I like that. I wish I had direct access on my TV kids are always hiding the remote control and it’s a real nuisance to change the channel without the remote. How much will theDemmon player run me?Greg: This Demmon will run you $699, but if you wait until Friday, it will be on sale for $649.Customer: Wow! That’s still $250 more than the other two. What gives?Greg: Well, it’s not just the direct access feature. The Demmon player has far greater sound. If sound quality is important to you, this is really one of the best. As a matter of fact, all Demmon players have superb sound quality.Customer: Sound is important. I’m just not too sure if I can afford $649 worth of sound. Do you have a player with the direct access feature that’s a little cheaper than the Demmon?Greg: Yes, we do. We have a wonderful five-disc Sonapanic with direct access that’s going for $419.Customer: That sounds a lot more affordable. I’m curious though.The CD p layers you’ve shown me hold either one or five CDs.Are those the only two choices?Greg: Oh no. Take a look over here. This Fony Megastorage CD player holds a whopping 200 CDs.Customer: 200 CDs? You’ve got to be kidding! That’s amazing! Greg: Yeah! This one only costs $699, has direct access, and comes with a free pair of headphones.Customer: Don’t you get free headphones with all CD players? Greg: No. They stopped doing that years ago. Now they only comewith the high-end models. This Fony comes with headphones, and the $649 Demmon that we looked at earlier comes with themas well.Customer: Well it should for that price. What about the Sonapanic? Greg: No, sorry.Customer: Tell me about the warranty with the Soanapanic.Greg: All Sonapanics come with a two-year warranty.Cukst: Is that the same for the other brands?Greg: No, actually, the Fonys are only covered for one year, theamagoto for three.Demmon for five years, and the YCustomer: Hmm…Well, from very everything you’ve told me, it really sounds like the Sonapanic is the best one for me. It’s the right price and it has all of the features that I want.Greg: It’s a good choice. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. Now, will that becash or charge?Customer: Oh—I’m really just looking today. Thank you very muchfor your time.Greg: (Somewhat sarcastically) Yes, certainly.Part ThreeExercise 1B1. Mom: Now, I want two pounds, dear. How many do you think that is?Boy: Maybe 100?Mon: No, silly. That’s far too many. Guess again.Boy: Maybe ten?Mon: No, probably about four or five.Boy: Which one should I take, mommy?Mom: Oh…The red ones are much sweeter than the green ones. Let’s buy some red ones this time.Boy: Okay. One … Two…ou have to take them from the Mom: Oh no! No! No! Watch out! Ytop or else they’ll fall all over…Boy: Whoops! Oh no! They’re falling down.Mom: Oh my goodness. Look at this mess.Boy: I’m sorry.2.A: Gee. There are so many brands to choose from. I can’t decide.B: Well, do you like domestic or imported?A: I’m really not sure. I really never drink alcohol. I’m only getting some now for the party tonight.B: Well the imported kind is usually a little stronger and it has more flavor.A: Oh, then maybe I’ll try a few six-packs of this one from Germany.B: Yeah, but they’re also a lot more expensive than domestic ones.A: Oh boy. Gee. I really don’t know. Now I’m really confused.3.A: Will you look at that guy? He’s got a whole basket full. What does he think he’s doing?B: I don’t know, but somebody should say something.A: You have to watch out. I heard about someone who started a flight when they told him to leave the express like. You really have to becareful when you get angry at a stranger. You never know. Theymight be crazy.B: Well, then, maybe we should call the manager. Of course he might not have seen the sign. We could just go over to him and tell him in a nice way.A: That’s the job of the checker. Let’s see what she does when it’s his turn.B: Oh, let’s just tell him. If he didn’t see the sign, it’s really not fair tomake him go back and wait in another line.Exercise 2B1.A: Did you realize it’s Eddy’s birthday the day after tomorrow?B: Oh no! I completely forgot. We’ve got to get something fast.A: No sweet. I’ve got the Gonif catalog right here. I was just admiring the shirts on page 17.B: Let me see. Oh, yeah. Those are nice. I could see Eddy in one of those. Do you know what size he wears?A: Oh, he must be a medium…about a 15-15½.B: Ooh. I really like this red one.A: Oh, no way! He wouldn’t be caught deadin a red shirt.B: Well, how about this nice dark blue long-sleeved one?A: Yeah. That’ll be perfect. How much is it?B: It’s $32.50 for one, $25.50 if you buy two.A: Oh, well in that case, I’ll get one, too. What do you think of this yellow one? Oh wait that’s long sleeved. I want short sleeved.B: That’s fine. They’re all the same price.A: Now don’t forget. I’m a large, 16½.B: O.K. That’s $51.00 plus shipping. How do you want them to send it?A: Well, we’d better have them ship it express delivery. So,that willbe $51.00, plus 7.95 shipping and an extra $12.00 for express delivery.Let’s call them right now.2.A: The Gonif Company. Can I help you?B: Yes, I’m interested in ordering the leather shoes on page 27 ofyour lastest catalogue. It’s item number YS107D.A: Do you want the flats or the heels?B: Oh, I didn’t realize you could order those with heels. Let me think…No, I still think I want the flats. I think they’ll be more comfortable.A: O,K. So, that’s on e pair of YS107D. And what size will you need?B: I usually wear a size 7½. Do these shoes run smaller or larger?A: They tend to be a little on the small side, so you should order a size 8 to be safe.B: O.K. Now, I can return them if they don’t fit, right?guarantee. And, we’ll even payA: Absolutely. We have a money-backthe postage. Now, what color did you want?B: I think I’ll go with the black…You know, I also need a pair in brown. Hmm…Let me see how these work out. I can always orderthose later.A: O.K. So, that’s one pair of black simple leather flats in size 8 at $82.95. And how would you like to pay for them today?B: Uh…I guess I’ll put them on my Gonif card.A: Would you like those sent by standard or express delivery?B: Oh, there’s no rush. Just send it standard.3.A: O.K. Let’s fill in this order form so we can fax it to them before their 3 o’clock deadline.B: That’s a good idea.A: Now we’ve decided just to order the CD player today and we’ll get the portable TV next time, right?B: Yeah, that’s what we said.A: O.K. And, we’r e going with the Demmon five-dics CD player?B: Right.A: All righty…Uh, first, I’ll need the page number from the catalogue.B: Eighty-seven.A; And the item number?B: B-N-2-5-5A: Description…What do they mean here?B: Just put what it is: Demmon five-d isc CD player. They’ll knowwhat that is.A: Quantity: one…Price…What was the exact price again?B: It’s (595)A: Five hundred ninety-five dollars. Got it. Method of delivery is next…Ooh…Look at this. For anything up to fifty pounds it’s a flat delivery charge of $30. We might as well order the TV now and save money on the delivery charge.B: Yeah. It doesn’t make sense to shell out thirty bucks twice..A: O.K. Find the page number for the TVB: Let’s see…That’s on page 94. The item number is B-N-884.A: Description?B: A Fony 13”-portable color TV.A: The price was $219, right?B: Right.A: So, it’s $595 for the CD player, $219 for the TV, and $30 for standard delivery. All right. Get the credit card so I can fill in thecredit card number and expiration date.Part Four: Focus: Contrast and ConcessionExercise 11. I wanted to buy a Fony, but…2. Even though the expiration date was yesterday…3. Although I wanted to keep the shoes…4. Although there was a 20% discount on the shirt…ems, but…5. The woman had 15 it6. Even though the supermarket is open 24 hours a day…7. John used his Gonifcard although…8. Alan bought a new car even though..9. Although that shirt looks good on you,…10. Barton’s is having a sale, but…Exercise 21. Even though the store had a sale that day, I couldn’t really findany good deals.2. Domestic cheese is a good price, but the imported cheese is really much more delicious.3. Department stores have a lot of good sales, but if you want really good deals, go to a wholesale warehouse.4. Even though the Fony had an extended warranty. I decided to buy the Yamagoto.5. Spinelli’s is popular, but its prices are exorbitant.6. That beautiful gray suit is 100% pure wool, but it isn’t practical for everyday use.7. Even though the sale prices at Cottonworth’s are the best, the quality of their clothes is inferior.8. Even though fastfood hamburgers are loaded with fat and cholesterol, they are very popular.Part FiveExercise 11. Which cereal do you think is the best deal?2. How long is the warranty for this model?3. Where can I pay for this CD player?4. How much does a brand new four-door car run?5. What size is the color Fony?6. And how would you like to pay for that, Ma’am?7. How are you going to order your TV?Exercise 21. The truck is really a better deal than the car..2. We have a 20-inch Sonapanic TV and a 13-inch portable Apex. TV They are both color.3. A Demmon 200 megastorage CD player with a five-year warranty will run you $700.4. The sports car will run you more than the ninivan.5. Even though the supermarket sells every brand, the corner store had a better deal.6. That blue cotton sweater looks fantastic on you, but the weather isgoing to get cold soon.7. Even thought the beer is on sale for half the usual price, I find the taste bitter.Exercise 31. Question: How much is the armchair on sale?A: Look on page 51! There’s a two-day furniture sale at the Furniture Barn.B: What’s on sale?A: There’s a black leather Italian armchair for only $500. That would look fantastic in my bedroom.B: That sounds great. I saw the same chair at Bradshaw’s Department Store last week for $650.2. Question: How are these people shopping?A: Ooh, look. The short-sleeve shirts are on sale.B: Only $14 a piece. That’s a g reat price. And look at all thedifferent colors.A: That blue one is great. Do you see one that color in a medium? B: Yeah, over here. I really like the red; it’ll go great with my new jeans.A: Hmm…These mediums seem a little small. I’d better tryon amedium and a large.B: I love all these colors! I think I’ll try on the red in a small and amedium in blue.3. Question: What kind of blouse did the woman buy?A: Your blouse is gorgeous! Is it new?B: Uh-huh. I bought it yesterday.A: It looks so elegant.B: It’s 100% silk, imported from China.’A: Wow; it must have cost a fortune.—50% off.B: Not really. I got it on saleA: Where?B: Af Findlay’s.A: Is the sale still on?B: Yes, but you’d better hurry. Today’s the last day.A: Okay. Bye!4. Question: Which soda is the best deal?A: We need to buy some soda for tonight’s party.B: Look at all the different kinds! Which one should we get?A: Why don’t we get the orange? It’s on sale for $4.B: What about this cola? It’s only $2.5.A: The cola is only $2.50, but the orange is a twelve-pack and the cola only a six-pack.B: Yeah, but do we want that much soda?A: Sure. If we don’t drink it all tonight, we can save it for the nextparty.B: Soda isn’t perishable, is it?A: No, not really. It lasts a long time.Exercise 41. You should buy either a Fony or a Demmon.2. I had to wait in line at the supermarket for over half an hour.3. A five-disc CD player for only $199. That’s great!4. This portable TV comes with the headphones, remote control, andan AM/FM radio.5. That fish is really expensive because it was shipped in from another country.6. You get four ounces more jam in this bottle for the same price.7. Don’t worry. If it breaks down, they’ll fix it for five years.8. This car is very expensive, but it is clearly the best one that thecompany makes.9. These fruits and vegetables are really delicious.10. Y ou have to keep that in the refrigerator.Exercise 5I have so many things to do today. First I have to go to the library toreturn some books. Then, I have to stop by the supermarket and getsome food for tonight’s party. Oh, the dry cleaner’s is around the corner from the library. Maybe I’ll drop my suit off at the cleaners before I go to the supermarket. Let’s see… After the supermarket,I’ll come home and put away the groceries. Then I’ll clean the bathroom and vacuum the floors. Ooh, maybe I should leave the groceries out. Jenny gets two dollars a week allowance and that’s her job. Let’s see if she remembers to do it.。
研究生英语听说教程听力原文
Take on Listening:Listening and Speaking StrategiesLesson 2Denise: Excuse me, miss, how much does it cost to ride BARTStranger: Well, that depends on your destination. From here to Glen Park it’s only a dollar ten, but if you go as far as Fremont, it costs a lot more.Tom: We’re going to Berkeley. Do you know what the fare isStranger: There are two stations in Berkeley. Which one are you interested in Denise: Oh, gee, I’m not sure. We’re from out of town. We’re visiting my sister. She told me her house is just a stone’s throw from the UC Berkeley campus. Which station is thatStranger: The downtown Berkeley station is really close to the university. I’m sure that’s the one you want.Denise: Tom, are you going to remember this, or should I be jotting this down Tom: What is there to write down, Denise The woman is giving us very simple directions. So, how much is the fare to downtown BerkeleyStranger: Let’s go take a look at the map over there. You see, the map shows you how much it costs to go from one station to another. Ah, there it is: two dollars and sixty-five cents.Tom: Two sixty-five That’s highway robbery for such a short distance!Denise: You think that’s expensive Tom from our house to Amherst it costs twice as much as that.Tom: Yeah, but that’s an hour ride. You really get your money’s worth. Stranger: Yeah…Uh…Well, did your sister explain which train to takeTom: Berkeley. WE take the Berkeley train to Berkeley, rightStranger: Well, no actually. That’s just one stop on the Richmond line. Here, let me show you on this map. Here we are a t Powell Street in San Francisco, and it’s basically a straight shot on the Richnond line to the downtown Berkeley station. Denise: Yes, my sister said we wouldn’t have to change trains.Stranger: Uh-oh, what time is itDenise: It’s 8:15.Stranger: You can’t go directly to Berkeley from San Francisco after 8:04. Tom: Uh-oh. Is there another train we can catchStranger: Don’t worry. You can take the Pittsburg line. Look here, take the Pittsburg line to the 12th Street Station in Oakland, and then transfer to the Richmond train. The Richmond train will stop in Berkeley. Get off at the downtown station. From there you can walk to your sister’s house.Denise: We want to be there by 9 o’clock. If we have to transfer, w e might be late. Do you think we’ll make it in timeStranger: It doesn’t take that long. Let’s see; there’s a train from here at 8:18. It arrives at the 12th Street Oakland station at 8:34. You can get a Richmond train right away at 8:34, and you’ll arrive in Berkeley at 8:46.Tom: Let’s see if I’ve go t this right: We take the 8:18 Pittsburg train and arrive in Oakland at 8:34. Then we take the 8:34 Richmond train to Berkeley. That should be a snap.Stranger: Yeah, you’ll have no trouble.Tom: Thank you ve ry much for your help, Miss. You’re a very kind young lady. Denise: And so pretty and smart, too! Tell me dear, I notice you’re not wearing a ring.Stranger: Well, no, uh…Denise; You know, my sister’s son is very handsome. I think you two would like each other…Stranger: Uh, well; oh! I think I hear your train coming! You’d better hurry so you don’t miss it!Part ThreeExercise 3AThe BART system is a modern metro that links thirty-nine stations throughout Northern California’s San Francisco Bay Area. T he trains are operated by computers and the BART station platforms have electronic signs that light up with information about trains that will be arriving.Exercise 3C1. How long does it take to get from JFK Boulevard to Town Plaza That’s JFK Bo ulevard to Town Plaza.2. What is the fare from Oxford Avenue to College Avenue That’s Oxford Avenue to College Avenue.3. How much does it cost an dhow long does it take to go from Fifth Street/Florida to Grove Street Again, that’s bot h the fare and time from Fifth Street/Florida to Grove Street.4. How much is a round-trip ticket from 75th Street to Kentucky Street That’s a round-trip ticket from 75th Street to Kentucky.5. How much time does it take to travel from Kansas Street to 20th Street Again, how much time does it take to travel from Kansas Street to 20th Street6. You are at the Alabama Street station. It’s twelve noon and you just got on the train. What time will you arrive at the Madrid Avenue station Again, it’s twelve noon and you’re going from Alabama Street to Madrid Avenue. What time will you arrive at the Madrid Avenue station7. What time does the 4:07 PM train from Yonkers arrive at Grand Central Terminal Again, what time does the 4:07 PM train from Yonkers arrive at Grand Central Terminal8. What time does the 6:20 AM train from Grand Central Terminal arrive in Yonkers That’s the 6:20 AM train from Grand Central Terminal arrive in Yonkers.9. 9. How many trains are there from Grand Central Terminal to Yonkers from 4:20PM until 7:53 Pm Again, how many trains are there from Grand Central Terminal to Yonkers from 4:20PM until 7:53 PM10. How long is the trip from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal Again, that’s the time from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal.11. Which trains from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal do not stop at 125th Street Again, which trains do no stop at 125th Street going from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal12. Look at your watch. What time is it right now What time will the next train from Grand Central Terminal arrive at 125th Street Again, using the time now, when will the next train from Grand Central Terminal arrive at 125th StreetPart FourExercise 11. Was her flight from New York on time2. Did you get the rental car information3. Which bus do I take to go downtown4. Is Alice meeting us at the train station5. Why was the man yelling at the stranger6. Are you going to call the travel agent today7. How long do we have to wait for the next bus8. Where are you going after the meeting9. What did you do with your extra ticket10. Were you going to go to the airport aloneExercise 21. What time did the plane arrive2. How often do you take the bus3. Did someone meet them at the airport4. Why didn’t she tell us she would be late5. Who will pay for the extra ticket6. Were you at the bus station yesterday7. How far is it from here to New Jersey8. Which bus do you think we should take9. Whose purse was left on the bus10. Are you meeting your brother at the bus stationPart FiveExercise 11. How much is the fare to Kansas ST.2. When is the next Yonkers train3. Does this bus go to City Hall4. How long does it take to get to Park Lane5. Which line do I need to take to get to the Macarthur Station6. Can you tell me how far the trip from Boston to San Diego is7. What’s the fastest way to get to Grand Central Terminal from here8. Do you know where the train for Atlanta stopsExercise 2:1. The 12:20 train to Seattle will leave in two minutes.2. The next train to Yonkers will leave from Grand Central Terminal in ten minutes.3. A round-trip ticket from JFK Boulevard to Kansas St. is $.4. We’re sorry, but the 12:10 train Riverdale will be six minutes late.5. The bus from Los Angles to Burbank leaves every fifteen minutes at that time of the day.6. The next Fremont train will leave from platfor number 4 in half an hour.Exercise 31. Question: Where does this person want to goA: Pardon me, how much does it cost to go to the Jefferson AuditoriumB: That’s $ one way, but you can’t go directly there after 6:00 PM. You’ll have to take a Lenox train at that hour and then transfer to a Hastings train at the Portsmouth station.2．Question: What time will the next bus for Chicago leaveA: Excuse me, when does the next bus to downtown Chicago leaveB: Let’s see. One just left at 8:00. The schedule says that that bus leaves every fifteen minutes, so…A: Uh-oh;it’s already 8:10. I’d bette r hurry.B: Ooh, I hope you make it.2. Question: What is the total round-trip fare for the children A: May I help youB: Yeah, we’d like to get tickets from Portland to Long beach.A: When are you planning on goingB: We were thinking of going the week of June 15th.A: Gook. That’s far enough in advance to take advantage of our supersaver fares. If you purchase your tickets thirty days in advance, it will only cost $240 round trip.B: $240. That sounds good.A: How many people are in your partyB: There’s my wife and me, plus our two kids.A: Ooh, we have a special discount available for our young travelers. Let’s see, kids under twelve fly for half price and those under three can go for free.B: Well, Evelynne is six and Renee is one.A: Very good. Let me check the computer to see which flights are open the week of the 15th.Exercise 41. It’s really easy to get to school from my house by bus.2. Greenwich is very close to London.3. I take a 20-minute bus ride from home to work every day.4. I leave my house each day at 8 am.5. WE’re going to Hawaii for our next vacation.6. According to this, the train to Vancouver will arrive in ten mnutes.7. Do I need a Bakerloo or a Victoria train to get to Picadilly Circus8. How much is a ticket to Baltimore an then back again9. You need to take a #5 bus to the Berman Station. Then, catcha #12.10. This bus is too crowded between 7am and 9am.。
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LESSON FIVEPlaces to See in Britain1. W: How is your paper coming along?M: My typewriter's broken.Q: What does the man mean?2. W: Have you tried Susan's apple pie?M: I got the last piece and it was out of this world.Q: What does the man mean?3.W: If you're staying late, Will you be sure to lock up the officewhen you leave?M: OK. I hope I won't be more than an hour.Q: What does the man mean?4. W: Nancy really wants to ski on Thursday.M: Yes. But she can't, can she?Q: What does the man say about Nancy?5. M: Let me help you with those packages.W: Thanks. But it's only three quarters of a block.Q: What does the woman tell the man?6. W: You know, Sally was supposed to meet us here an hour ago.Maybe we should give her a ring. After all, she is the onewho organized the study session.M: You're right. I'll do it.Q: What will the man probably do?7. M: Forgive the mess in here. You see, we had a party last night.There were a lot of people. They all brought food, and theleftovers were all over the place.W: Yeah, I can tell. Well I guess it's pretty obvious what you'll be doing most of today.Q: What does the woman imply?8. W: I'm worried about my jewelry business, I really thought Icould do better.M: At least, you broke even. That’s better than most people do in their first year.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?9. W: I need to get in touch with Bill about tomorrow's presentation,but his phone has been busy for the longest time.M: I usually have dinner with him in the cafeteria. Why don't I ask him to give you a call later?Q: What will the man probably do?10. M: Care for some more dessert? There's plenty of cake left.W: If I had any more, I'd be overdoing it.Q: What does the woman mean?11. M: This scarf is nice, but Debbie really wanted a sweater forher birthday.W: I know, but I didn't know her size.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?12. M: Think you'll be able to finish sketching out the plans for theelection campaign by tomorrow or do you need some help?W: Well, there's so quite a bit to do but I'll be able to pull everything together.Q: What does the woman mean?13. W: About the concert tonight, it's unlikely I'll be able to pickyou up before seven.M: Well, we could just get together there instead.Q: What does the man suggest they do?14. M: Ah-oh, l burned your toast. I'll put in a couple more slices.W: No, don't waste the bread. Just scrape off the burned part.It'll be fine.Q: What does the woman mean?15. M: Weren't you going to find out from the registrar if you haveenough credits to graduate next semester?W: You're right. I'd better get over there. Their hours are limited and they can get pretty busy.Q: What will the woman probably do?Passage I:The drive from England to Scotland provides the traveler with many pleasant changes of scenery. As it is a fairly long journey, it is good to be able to travel with a friend who can take turns with you at the wheel.A patriotic Scotsman traveling with English friends may tellthem they are going to see, in the Highlands, the finest scenery in the world. This may sound exaggerated, but on arriving in the Highlands most people readily agree that the scenery is indeed magnificent.The Highlands are, as the name implies, the hilly or mountainous region of the country; they form the greater part of the western half of Scotland.On the first night in Scotland tourists may choose to put up at a hotel in the little town of Callander, which is known as one of "the Gateways to the Highlands". On the following day they can set out to see the various lakes, or rather "lochs", in the neighborhood, and will be delighted with the wild and romantic aspect of the countryside. When they return to their hotels they will be glad to eat a copious "high tea". This is a meal which, in Scotland and many parts of northern England, takes the place of tea and dinner: It consists of one substantial course, such as one would have at dinner, followed by bread and butter, with jam or honey, and some kind of cake or cakes; tea is drunk with the meal, which is taken at about six o’clock in the evening. One has a light supper late in the evening.The next morning many tourists journey on to the west coast.The road twists and turns, dips and climbs, but is not dangerous. The greatest hazard is the black-faced sheep: these animals are as active and impudent as goats, and frequently wander recklessly into the road. The tourists may also see a herd of long-haired Highland cattle, which look savage but are no more so than ordinary cattle. Eventually the road runs parallel with the sea, along a coastline fringed with little islands and made ragged with rocky bays and the deep inlets that are also called "lochs".1.What kind of region are the Highlands?2. Where might tourists stay on their first night in Scotland?3. What is meant by "high tea"?4. What is the road to the west coast like?5. What other animals does a tourist see on the way to the west coast?Passage Ⅱ:On the western side of Britain lies one of the most beautiful parts of the British Isles: the Principality of Wales. The Welsh mountains have a beauty which is rugged and forbidding, but the slopes are as green and fertile as the valleys and provide rich pasture for sheep and cows.In central and north Wales, farming is the main occupation,but the valleys of south Wales are very heavily industrialized. Here the wealth of the land lies below the surface in rich coal seams, and the mining villages grew into busy towns around iron and steel foundries, chemical works and oil refineries.Wales is very popular for holidays. Every year, thousands of people spend their summer holidays at the seaside resorts on the North Wales coast or, if they prefer it, enjoy undisturbed peace and quiet in isolated villages remote from town life. Those who like to be energetic will probably choose Snowdonia. This part of the country round Snowdon, the highest peak in the Welsh mountains (and the second highest in Britain), is ideal for climbing and walking holidays.Wales has been called "The Land of Song". The Welsh people are famous for their good voices and it is rare to find a village without at least one choir competing in an "eisteddfod" or arts festival. The biggest festival of all is the International Eisteddfod held every year in Llangollen in Clwyd. Singers, dancers, musicians and poets come from all over the world to compete for the awards, often wearing colorful national costume. The Welsh girls contribute to the festival gaiety with their national dress-a tall black hat, a scarlet skirt and a starched white apron. Thestreets of this small country town bustle with the comings and goings of visitors speaking many languages, One of the foreign languages heard will be English, for in North Wales many of the local people speak Welsh as their native tongue. Today, only about a quarter of the Welsh population speak this ancient language as their first language, although many more who use English can understand Welsh as well, and encourage their children to learn it at school. The Welsh people are proud of being Celtic, with an ancient language and a heritage of their own.1. Where does Wales lie?2. Which of the following can describe the Welsh mountains?3. Which place is ideal for a climbing and walking holiday?4. Why is Wales often called "The Land of Song"?5. What percentage of the population of Wales speaks Welsh?Part D1) state, 2)the will, 3)imagination, 4)freshness,5)courage over timidity, 6) deserting, 7) wrinkle the skin, 8) enthusiasm, 9) soul, 10)heart, 11)spirit 12)wonders, 13)what's next, 14)game of living, 15)beauty, 16)infinite, 17)down, 18)pessimism, 19) optimism,20) young。