新世纪大学英语视听说教程第一册UINT4主题对话编写

合集下载

新世纪大学英语视听说教程1听力原文(unit 4)

Unit 4, Lesson ATrack 1-4-1A.Listen to the conversation. What are Mick and Paula’s New Year’s resolutions? Circle the correct answers.Paula: Wow, another year is over!Mick: I know. Happy New Year, Paula!Paula: Same to you, Mick. So, do you have any New Year’s resolutions?Mick: Yeah. This year, I want to get a new job.Paula: Really?Mick: Yeah. I make good money now, but the hours are long. How about you? What’s your New Year’s resolution?Paula: I’m not sure. This year I want to meet some new people and do something fun. Mick: Like what?Paula: I don’t know. Maybe I need a hobby.Mick: Well, what do you like to do?Paula: I love to dance. I’d like to study modern dance.Mick: You should take a class. Then you can do something fun and meet other people, too. Paula: That’s a good idea.Track 1-4-2B.Listen again. Circle True or False.Track 1-4-3A.Listen to the first part of this radio interview and circle the correct answers. Interviewer: And welcom e back to KPLX radio in Los Angeles. We’re talking this morning with Europe’s hottest singer, Yeliz. Thanks for joining us.Yeliz: Sure! Hello Los Angeles!Interviewer: So, tell us a little about yourself, Yeliz. Where are you from exactly?Yeliz: I was bo rn in Istanbul, but I live in Scotland now. My dad’s Scottish. My mom’s Turkish.Interviewer: You’re only seventeen. What’s it like being successful at your age?Yeliz: It’s pretty exciting. I get to travel, and meet some interesting people.Track 1-4-4B.Listen again. Complete the sentences. Check the correct boxes.Interviewer: And welcome back to KPLX radio in Los Angeles. We’re talking this morning with Europe’s hottest singer, Yeliz. Thanks for joining us.Yeliz: Sure! Hello Los Angeles!Interviewer: So, tell us a little about yourself, Yeliz. Where are you from exactly?Yeliz: I was born in Istanbul, but I live in Scotland now. My dad’s Scottish. My mom’s Turkish.Interviewer: You’re only seventeen. What’s it like being successful at your age?Yeliz: It’s pretty exciting. I get to travel, and meet some interesting people. Interviewer: You’re touring now, but what are you plans for the future?Yeliz: After the tour, I want to take a break. Then later this year, I plan to make a new CD. Interviewer: Do you have any advice for other young artists?Yeliz: Well, I’d say follow your dreams. Work hard, and you can be successful.Track 1-4-5A.Listen to a talk about how to become successful in business. What are the things y ou should do or you shouldn’t do?Complete the sentences.If you want to become a successful businessperson, you should do three things. First, you should think about your goals every day. Make plans for today, tomorrow, and next year. Second, you should join a business club. You can learn a lot from the other members, and they can give you good advice. Third, you shouldn’t work every night and every weekend. Sometimes you should take a break. You get more energy and ideas when you relax. And you need a lot of energy and ideas to make money!Track 1-4-6A.Listen to a talk about realizing dreams.Find your dreamWe all have dreams, but some people actually make their dreams come true. Their secret? They quit dreaming. And they start doing. Even a very big dream starts with small steps, and small goals. Maybe your dream is to become a doctor. Start by thinking about small goals for yourself. Ask, “What can I do today?” You can’t start medical school today, but you can send e-mails and make phone calls to get information about medical schools. Make a list of schools to call, and then call a few of them every day. What do you need for your dream? Tell friends and family members -- many of them can help you. For example, you want to become an artist. You need a lot of cheap paper for drawing. Maybe your friend’s brother throws away a lot of big paper at his office. So, share your dream with the world! Another good idea is talking to people who are doing your dream job. Do you dream about having your own restaurant? Go to your favorite restaurant and ask the owner lots of questions. Most people like to talk about their work.Track 1-4-7B.Listen again and complete each sentence.Track 1-4-8A.Now listen to two young people talking about their dreams.A lifetime dreamEveryone has his or her own dream jobs. Let’s listen to Yi Wang, a 29-year-old young teacher, and Hicham Nassir, who are going to talk about their dream jobs.“At the moment, I’m teaching chemistry at a university in Beijing. It’s a good job, but my dream is to make films. In China, young artists move to Beijing from all over the country. Many of them are painters, writers, and actors. I’d like to make a film about their lives and their work.” Wang is writing the film now with help from her friends, but it isn’t easy. “At the moment, the biggest problem is money,” explains Wang. “We don’t have much.” Butthis isn’t going to stop Wang and her partners. She says, “First, we’re going to make this movie. Th en, we’d like to show it in China and, maybe someday, at film festivals around the world.”16-year-old Hicham Nassir is a soccer player. He’s getting ready for a soccer match with his teammates. Hicham, the team’s star player, is a native of Morocco. He no w lives in London with his family. “My parents want me to go to college, and major in business or law,” he explains. “They want me to become a lawyer or a successful businessman. I understand them, but I want to be a pro soccer player. And my coach thinks I can do it.” And what about his parents? “I hope they change their minds,” says Hicham. “I want to play soccer professionally. It’s my dream.”Track 1-4-9B.Listen again. Then complete each sentence.Track 1-4-12B.Listen to the conversation. What does Zack want from Juan? How does he ask for it?Zack: See you later, Juan. I’m going out for a while.Juan: OK, see you.Zack: Oh no!Juan: What?Zack: I forgot to go to the ATM.Juan: Do you need money?Zack: Yeah, I’d l ike to get a haircut this afternoon. Can I borrow $20?Juan: Sure, here you go.Zack: Thanks a lot.Track 1-4-13D.Listen to the following two dialogues. Pay attention to the expressions for giving advice.A: I have a lot of bills! I’d like to save money. But I can’t! What can I do?B: Well, don’t use your credit cards so much. It’s too easy to spend money, and maybe you should go out less often.A: I’m late for work all the time. I’m always sleeping through my alarm. My boss threatens to fire me!B: Have you tried using two or three alarm clocks? I find this really helps.Unit 4, Lesson BGlobal ViewpointsMaking changesGian: My friend would like to change her life. She’d like to stop smoking and once she stops smoking she’d like to st art going to the gym and working out.Jonathan: I have friend who is unhappy with her work. I think she should go back tocollege and finish her education.Dave: My friend is studying engineering, but he doesn’t really want to be an engineer. I think he should leave engineering and study journalism.Dayanne: My sister wants to find another job. I think she should come and live with me. Woo Sung：I have a friend who works with computers, but he wants to be a rock star. I think he should do it.Goals, plans and dreamsAgnes: my goal right now is to finish my PH.D. dissertation.Gian: my short-term goal is to find a new job.Miyuki: In the next few years I would like to start a career in New York.Dan: I’m going to finish my training as a doctor in the spring a nd in the future I would like to go to California and work in a hospital.Jennifer: I’m going to move to Atlanta and start a new job. In the future I’d like to be president of the company.Catherine: Well I’m actually getting married in about three months to a great guy named Paul. We’d like to go on a honeymoon to the beach or to the ocean and we’re very excited. Julianna: My biggest dream is to own my own business.Dayanne: My main goal is to help poor people in developing countries.Jonathan: I’m not very picky, I just … would like to be happy.City LivingMike needs a changeTakeshi: Uh, Mike?Mike: Yeah?Takeshi: What are you doing?Mike: I’m thinking, I need a change.Roberto: A change?Mike: Yeah. A big change. I’m going to change my style. I’m goin g to get a haircut. Takeshi: Oh, Yeah. That’s a really big change…Mike: Hey, a haircut is just the beginning. I’m going to quit some of my bad habits too. Roberto: Bad habits?Mike: You know, I mean… sometimes I’m a little lazy… I watch too much TV… I eat a lot of junk food… I’m going to stop.Takeshi: Uh-huh. And it’s going to snow in July, too.Mike: I’m not kidding! I really want to change.Roberto: You know, Claudia told me she wants to change her life, too.Mike: Really? Does she have a lot of bad habits too?Roberto: No, but she likes to travel a lot, so she wants to change jobs to have more time to take trips. She’s going to visit her family in Brazil next month.Mike: I’d really like to travel more too! I want to go to Brazil. I’m going to go when I’m rich and famous.Takeshi: You’re going to be rich and famous?Roberto: Oh, that’s right. I remember, you’re going to become a famous movie star…Mike: No. That was last week.Takeshi: you’re going to be a rock and roll star?Mike: No way! I can’t sing. I’m going to write a book that sells a million copies. Roberto: Oh! That sounds great. So what is this terrific book going to about?Mike: I don’t know yet. But I know that it starts with a guy that wants to get a haircut. Takeshi: That’ll sell a million copies… I’m sure of it.Mike: And then maybe he becomes a super cool movie star… or an athlete…or a race car driver…C. WritingMike decides that he needs to change his style. First he’s going to get a haircut. Then he’s going to quit some of his bad habits and travel more. Mike then tells Roberto and Takeshi that he’s going to be rich and famous. They ask if he’s going to become a rock and roll star or maybe a movie star. Mike says “no” and explains that he’s going to write a book that sells a million cop ies. What’s the book about? Mike’s not sure… but it all starts with a haircut!。

新一代大学英语视听说教程1 U4

Warm-up
Reference answers
Besides the above-mentioned communications channels, we have QQ, Microblog, WeChat, etc. The first one I used is QQ, because it first came into existence. The biggest advantage of it is that it enables me to send large attachments. I still use it now when I am in front of the computer. I also use Microblog, but I use it less often now, because not many people use it now. This implies one’s choice of communications channels is affected by others. Its main function, I think, is like a diary, which is a record of what I do, and what I think. It is also focused on current social events.
Warm-up
Reference answers
Wikipedia is a free, open content online encyclopedia created through the collaborative effort of a community of users known as Wikipedians. Anyone registered on the site can create an article for publication; registration is not required to edit articles. Wikipedia was founded in January of 2001. LinkedIn is a social networking site designed specifically for the business community. The goal of the site is to allow registered members to establish and document networks of people they know and trust professionally.

大学英语视听说1-4单元对话

Unit 1 W ork to live VS. Live to work?A: Recently,there is a heated debate on “live to work or work to live ?”,what do you think about this topic?B:As far as i’m concerned,i’ll choose work to live.living in a highly competitive society,it’s very hard to have a stable and perfect career for ordinary people.,so only by devoting all your time and efforts to work hard can you get a visible promotion as well as a long term professional career.C:well,that’s true in a sense .but i am in favor of living to work .W ith the pace of life gradually accelerated,more and more people are focused on money or reputation without caring about the beauty of the life,thus making the society becoming distrustful and indifference.in a conclusion ,we need to fin ways to enjoy life ,then we can more effectively and happily.A:yeah ,i totally agree with you in this point.B:that may be right ,but for most people ,they have to earn large amounts of money to support their family and lay a good foundation for their future development. Though hard working ,they are able to reach a better life standards,for example ,house,car,luxury furniture and so on .A:i think so ,without hard working ,all these basical life conditions cannot be available for the majority people .C:but in my view,live to work is more worthful ,people can find their value in work .sometimes ,ordinary people are just like a machine of making money , they have no motivation to work ,let alone promote the production .if we regurd work as a useful way to prove our value ,we;ll find life is more meaningful and interesting .A:well,after listening your opinions ,i’d rather choose work to live before middle age ,and after middle age ,i’ll try my best to live to work .for at the beginning ,we have to work harder to make a good preparation for my material life as well as career development.and when it comes to middle age ,ii’e time for us to spend more time with our family ,and enjoy the beautiful life .for example,i can set aside some time to travel around the world ,try my best to help those whose life is tough and hard ,so on...B:wow ,that sounds really attractive.C;yeah,that may be the true lifestyle !Unit 2 Deal with gossip and rumors?A:Nowadays ,with the rapid development of modern technology ,the information tools ,such as cellphones,e-mail and so on ,which provides a popular way for the public to spread gossip or scandals.B:That’s right.what’s more, the competition in life or work are becoming more and more fierce ,sometimes people are too jealous or they want more attentions., so they make false gossips to make their victims fall down .C: Exactly, and people who spread the gossips usually don’t know the bad effects it bring,they may just talk about the gossip for fun .B:as for me ,i’ve never got involved in such mea ningless gossip,i think it wastes time and energy,besides ,the target may feel very embassment and disappointed when they know it.A:well,i totally agree with you .T ake me for example ,i did participate in gossip,i still remembered that we talk about a joke that one classmate are in love with a beautiful in our class, i think it’s a kind laugh story. However ,when that classmate heard the gossip about him ,he felt very angry and argued with us .after that ,i’ve never join in the similar gossip .C:wow ,for me ,whenever i heard the gossip about others ,i just ignored it ,it’s very rude to spread such scandal to others .as far as i can see ,it depends on the people to keep the gossip from spreading .if you are wise enough ,you won’t join in and spread it.A:the spreading of gossip have bad effects on both spreaders as well as the targets.for one thing ,it may damage the reputation of the person being talked about,and people will judge them with unfair thoughts .for another ,the spreaders may lost trusty among others,people may be afraid to talk some private topics about themselves and get away from them,which is so disappointing.B:that’s true.so you must be very careful and avoid not to be involved.C:when it comes to the effective ways to deal with gossip and rumors,in my opinion ,first,everyone should behave properly in public place in case that others will talk the bad manners of you .second ,we’d better develop the viewthat it’s unpolite and meaningless to spread gossip,and it has great influence among people’s daily life.B:what’s more ,there must be some rules to regulate this phenomenon ,for example ,the company should issue this regulations to forbid their workers not to spread the gossips during working time .Unit 4 Sports and HealthA:since the pressure of life and work are becoming more and more serious in the modern society ,the health problem remain the heated topic among people .And one of the biggest reason is a lack of exercise,especially in sports .so why don’t we talk about the favourite sports of you ?B:that’ right .well,as for me ,i like basketball best frankly,i like to watch the NBA competing for basketball on tv ,which is very exciting and motivating.as the sports itself, i think it’s a fast ,pace ,team sport, that has a potential for crazy, athletic and exciting things to happen.C:wow,it’s not so common to see girls being fancy for basketball,have you ever played it for fun ?B:of course ,I've been playing it since 3rd grade and I am good at it. I think the real fun is knowing the strategy and how to win. How about you ?A:well,i like ping-pang most ,for it can be played everywhere and anytime ,you just prepare a table and find a good partner . So do you guys exercise regularly?c: T o tell you the truth ,i seldom exercise ,because sometimes i feel very tired after a whole day class with the full courses. Besides,with so many homework to do every week,i can’t find time to do my favourite sports .B:i agree,nowadays ,students are always too busy with their lessons to exercise regularly.for me ,i can only on Friday afternoon to play basketball. A: that’s really a problem .well ,have you heard that one college student died suddenly when he was competing for the 1500 meters running ?C:no .i haven’t ! but this s incredible ! What a weaken body ...A:this case also reminds us that it’s necessary for the PE teacher to teach physical knowledge of the sports,then students may learn something and be careful when they exercise.B:i’m in favor of you .many PE teachers only focus on the grades without concerning about the skills and self-rescuing methods,thus leading studentsto believe that the physical knowledge is meaningless .C;T aking the slender body of college students into consideration,Which type of sports or exercise do you think suits college students most?A: well, i think Aerobic exercise ,such as yoga ,sports dance,these exercises are really do good to students ,especially for girls . Because it’ s not the intense exercise and you can do it in your house without going out .B:yeah ,i think so .these exercise not only can lose fat ,but also can make you feel more quiet when you have a bad mood .C:what you said is reasonable,but i do think we’d better go out more often ,just think about it ,you stay in the room all day,it’s good for you to breath the fresh air .what’s more ,you go jogging with your friends ,which also can enhance your body and without big dangerous.A,B:well ,that;s a good idea.。

新时代交互英语视听说1级全对话

Unit 1 The First DayEmi:Oh, no… it’s ten o’clock! I’m late. Emi:Is this English with Prof. Brown? Prof. Brown: Yes. This is it.Emi: I’m nervous.Prof. Brown: Don’t be nervous. This class is easy.Emi: Really? It’s easy?Prof. Brown: Yes. And the instructor is really nice.Emi:He is? Wait … Are you a student? Prof. Brown: No, I’m not. I’m the instructorEmi:You’re Professor Brown?! I’m so embarrassed.Prof. Brown: Don’t be. Welcome to the class. Jin: Hi.Emi: Hi.Jin: I’m a student too. My name’s Jin. Emi: Hi. I’m Emi … Emi Okada.Jin: Oh, you’re Japanese!Emi: That’s right. And you’re …?Jin:I’m Korean. This is my first class here. I’m a little nervous, too.Emi:Well, it’s nice to meet you. Your name’s Jean?Jin: Jin. Jin Koh.Prof. Brown: OK, everyone. Good morning. I’m Eric Brown. Let’s get started.Unit 2 A Great PlaceKate: Ye s…OK.Mm-hmmm.OK. Goodbye. Bye-bye.Chris: Good morning.Kate: Good morning. Can I help you? Chris: Yes, I need a hotel reservation. Kate: OK. What city?Chris: New York. Manhattan.Kate: OK. When?Chris: Next week. Three nights. The 7th, 8th, and 9th.Kate: OK. Let’s see. How about the Wellington? Excellent location, ithas large rooms, nice views. It’s alittle expensive, but very nice. Chris:Um… I don’t think so…Kate:Here’s one. The Northgate. It’s very convenient, and it’s not expensive. It’s a great place.Chris:OK. Sounds good.Kate: And it’s available for the nights of the 7th through the 9th.Chris: Good. Can you reserve it for me? Kate:Sure. Single room, for the 7th, three nights. Can I have your credit card, please? Chris:Here.Kate:OK. That takes care of that… You’re all set. Here’s your confirmation.Chris:Great, thanks.Kate:Is there anything else I can do for you? Chris:Nope, that’s it.Kate: All right. Well, have a great time in New York.Chris:Thanks, I will.Unit 3 Whose Stuff Laura: Hi, Emi.Emi: Hi, Mrs. Arnello. How are you? Laura: Good. Oh, Emi… Is this your shirt? Emi: The blue one? No, that's not mine. It's Maggie's.Laura: How about this sweater?Emi: The yellow sweater? Yes, that's mine.Laura: It's cute.Emi: Oh, thanks.Laura: And… these are your socks, right? Emi: No, but those are mine.Laura: Well, here's your stuff.Emi: Thanks, Mrs. Arnello. I really appreciate it.Laura: Oh, Emi, you forgot this.Emi: Mrs. Arnello, you know, you really don't need to do my laundry.Laura: Don’t be silly. It's my pleasure. Emi: Well, I would feel better if you would…Laura: No, no, no. I know you're so busy with school and everything.Emi: But you're busy, too.Laura: Really, it's OK. I have to do the laundry for Paul and the kids anyway. Emi: Please let me help sometime…Laura: You know, if you really want to help, Emi… you can get Maggie to clean her room!Unit 4 Lunch at the Rock Ana: Chris, what do you want?Chris: Mmm, I don't know.Ana: How about grilled Mahi-Mahi? Chris: What's that? A kind of fish?Ana: Yes. It's good. Why don’t you try it? Chris: No, I don't like seafood.Ana: (Surprised) You don’t like sea-food? Chris: No, not really.Ana: All right. How about a Caesar salad? Chris: A salad? No, I don't really like salads.Ana: (Asking in a quizzical 嘲弄的, 探询的tone) What do you like?Chris: Well, I like hamburgers.Ana: Oh, Chris, everybody likes hamburgers.Chris: So?Dave (waiter) approaches the table. Dave: Hi. Ready to order.Ana: Yes. I'll have a grilled Mahi-Mahi sandwich … and a small house salad … and some iced tea.Dave: Sure.Chris: I'll have a hamburger, with French fries … and a Coke.Dave: Would you like anything on the hamburger? Cheese, onions, mushrooms, avocado, sprouts?Chris: No. Um … yeah … avocado. Dave: OK, anything else?Ana: No, nothing else.Chris: Nope.Ana: Whoa, Chris, very original. (As Dave walks away, Ana teases Chris for his lack of originality)Chris: Thank you!Unit 5 A Busy LifeKate: Dave, you’re so busy all the time. Do you have any free time?Dave: Hah! I work every day.Kate: Every day? No days off?Dave: No way. I’m here every day. I get here at six in the morning.Kate: You get up at six in the morning? I never get up that early.Dave: No, I get here at six. I always get up around five.Kate: Oh, wow! That’s early. When do you go home?Dave: Around nine.Kate: Nine, at night?Dave: Oh, yeah.Kate: Dave, that’s crazy!Dave: I know. How about you? What’s yourschedule like?Kate: Well, I work every day, from Monday to Friday, usually from 8:30 to 5:30. Dave: Sounds like a good schedule to me. Very relaxing!Kate: And I always do something fun on the weekends.Dave: Fun? What do you mean, fun? Kate: You know-----camping, hiking, the beach.Dave: Oh, I never do that kind of stuff. Kate: Dave, you need to get out more often. You need to have some fun! You need to get a life!Dave: Mmm. I don’t know, Kate. This is fun for me. This is my life.Unit 6 Shopping Trip Clerk: Looking for a TV?Emi: Yes. I need a ...Clerk: H ow about this one? MultiVision. Only $1,999.Emi: It’s a little big.Clerk: W ell, big is good.Emi: But...Clerk: W ell, look over here. We have the Vista. It’s on sale. Only $999.Emi: $999? That’s kind of expensive. Do you have anything …?Clerk: W ell, we have the ViewTrix4200. Emi: This is perfect! How much is this TV?Clerk: That one? The MiniView? That’s $199.Emi: Gre at. I’ll take it.Clerk: A re you sure? Let me show you a couple of others.Emi: Um… no, this is the one I want. Clerk: O K. Would you like a three-year warranty with that? It’s a great deal…Emi: No, no warranties.Clerk: O K. How about a satellite dish or a DVD player?Emi: Um … no, just the TV.Clerk: B ut at least you’ll need a TV stand. We have some great TV stands.Emi: Maybe later. Today, just the TV. Clerk: O K. Well, great. Right this way, I’ll get one for you.Unit 7 Having a SnackKate: Be right back.Luis: Hello.Chris: Luis? This is Chris.Luis: Hi, Chris. What’s up?Chris: Not much. What are you doing? Luis: Right now, I’m taking a break. I have so much work to do tonight. Chris: Oh.Luis: What are you doing?Chris: I’m at the Rock right now. I’m having a snack with Kate.Luis: Oh, cool. Can I join you? Chris: Sure. Come on down.Kate: Who’s that?Chris: It’s Luis.Kate: Oh, Luis. Can I talk to him? Chris: Sure. Hang on a second. Kate wants to say something.Kate: Luis?Luis: Yes. Hi, Kate.Kate: Hi. What are you doing?Luis: Oh, you know me. Work, work, work.Kate: Well, why don’t you take a break? Chris and I are having a bite to eat here at the Rock.Chris: I know. I’m planning to…Kate: Why don’t you come and join us? Chris: Yeah, sure. I’m on my way. Kate: OK. Bye.Unit 8 Ana’s FamilyChris: Hi.Ana: Hi.Chris: Oh, pictures.Ana: Mmm-hmm.Chris: Who’s that?Ana: That’s my brother, Marcelo. Chris: How old is he?Ana: He’s 22.Chris: Is he a student?Ana: Yeah, he goes to the University of Maryland.Chris: What’s he studying?Ana: He’s studying engineering, but at night, he’s a musician.Chris: What does he play? The guitar? Ana: No, the piano.Chris: That’s great. What kind of musicdoes he play?Ana: Jazz, mostly. He’s actually really good. He even sent me a tape. Chris: A tape of him playing?Ana: I think so.Chris: I’d like to listen to it sometime. Ana: Sure.Chris: Ah, so, Ana, can I talk to you after lunch? It’s about the Civic Centerproject.Ana: Oh, sure. I’ll stop by in about half an hour.Chris: Thanks.Ana: See you.Chris: Bye.Unit 9 Lunch with the Stars Ana: Hello!Emi: Hi. Where are we going?Ana: There’s a great restaurant in this area.Emi: Oh?Ana: It’s called Enrico’s. We’re gonna have lunch there.Emi: Oh, great.Ana: It’s a famous place. You’ll love it. Emi: Look! There’s Tom Cruise!Ana: Shh… I know.Emi: Oh my gosh! Is that…? It’s not! Ana: Shh. Yes, it is.Emi: Wow! There are a lot of famous people here!Ana: Mm-hmmm.Emi: Oh, my gosh! I don’t believe it! Ana: What?Emi: Look! There’s Cher!Star: Oh! Are you OK, miss?Emi: Yes… Can I have your autograph? Star: My autograph? You want my autograph?Emi: Yes, please.[PAUSE]Emi: Thanks.Star: There you go.Emi/Ana: Lillian Mortimer?Ana: Who on earth is that?Emi: I thought it was Cher!Unit10 A Birsthday Present Emi: Hey, Kate! Happy birthday! Kate: Thanks, Emi.Emi: There are a lot of people here. Kate: I know. What a surprise! Is Luis here yet?Emi: Yes, he was here. I talked to him a minute ago. Oh, there he is.Kate: Where?Emi: He’s by the door. Do you see him? Kate: No, I don’t.Emi: Over there. Between Sam and Ana.Kate: Yes… Excuse me…Kate: Luis! (Someone bumps her arm; her drink spills on Luis) Oh, I’m sorry! Ispilled it all over you! … Oh, Luis,I’m sorry. I ruined your shirt! Luis: (looking down at orange juice spilled on his shirt, then pulling apresent out of his pocket while Katetries to wipe it off) No, no, it’s OK…Don’t worry about it. I brought youthis… happy birthday.Kate: Oh, Luis. How thoughtful! Thank you.Luis: You’re welcome. (I) hope you like it…(Kate starts to give Luis a hug. Luis realizes his shirt is dripping with orangejuice. He stops Kate from hugginghim.) (You’d) better not!Unit 11 Looking for a Job Rich: Dave, you know I’m between jobs right now…Dave: Yeah?Rich: Maybe I can help you out around here.Dave: Oh, you can? What can you do? Rich: Anything.Dave: Can you wash dishes?Rich: Sure. I can do that.Dave: Can you wait on tables?Rich: Yes. I can do that too.Dave: Well, you can’t cook. I know that. Rich: Maybe you’re right. But I can learn. Dave: Hmmm. Can you work on weekends?Rich: Dave, I can work anytime! Dave: All right, Rich. You’re hired. Can you start tomorrow?Rich: No problem.Dave: Great. I’ll see you tomorrow, at 7:00 a.m.Rich: I’ll be here.Dave: All right, Rich. Ready to get started? Rich: Sure. What are we going to do first? Dave: Let’s see. What should we do first? You want to learn how to cook?Rich: Yeah.Dave: OK, see that apron over there? Rich: Yeah…Dave: Well, put it on. You can start by washing these dishes.Unit 12 Do I Know You? Chris: Taxi!Sam: Yeah.Chris: 989 Union Street, please.Sam: Sure. Wait, you’re … the guy from the travel office.Chris: Pardon me?Sam: You came into our office last week … to I-Travel.Chris: Right, I did. You look familiar, too. Sam: Yeah, I work there part-time. Chris: Oh, right. Now I remember you… So you work at I-Travel and drive a taxi? Sam: Yeah, I have two part-time jobs. Chris: Wow, two jobs. Sounds busy. Sam: So … how was your trip?Chris: My trip to New York? Fine. Sam: Do you travel often?Chris: Yeah, I have to travel for work. I work for Silica Communications. I’m in sales. Sam: Ah. Well, here you are.Chris: Thanks… You can keep the change. Sam: Thanks.Chris: What’s your name again?Sam: Sam. Sam Weiss.Chris: I’m Chris Redmond. Nice to see you again, Sam. Good luck.Sam: Take care.Unit 13 Somebody New Laura: Hi.Luis: Hi.Laura: Are you busy? Luis: What’s up?Laura: I’d like you to meet someone. Luis, this is Susan Wu. She’s our newproject director for the Star Oneprogram. She’s from Singapore. Luis: Oh, the new project director? Glad to meet you.Susan: Nice to meet you, too.Laura: Luis is very talented; he’s a great guy to work with.Luis: Thanks, Laura.Laura: Susan has a lot of experience with the compa ny. I’m sure you’ll enjoy working with her.Luis: Yes, I’m looking forward to working with you.Susan: Same here, Luis.Luis: Which office will you be in? Laura: She’ll be in the office across the hall. Luis: The corner office?Laura: Right.Luis: Oh. Oh, OK. When will you be moving in?Susan: Tomorrow.Luis: So soon? Good! Well, please let me know if you need any help with anything. Susan: I appreciate that. Thanks. Laura: Well, sorry for the interruption. Luis: No problem. See you later.。

(2021年整理)新世纪大学英语视听说4听力原文

新世纪大学英语视听说4听力原文编辑整理：尊敬的读者朋友们：这里是精品文档编辑中心，本文档内容是由我和我的同事精心编辑整理后发布的，发布之前我们对文中内容进行仔细校对，但是难免会有疏漏的地方，但是任然希望（新世纪大学英语视听说4听力原文）的内容能够给您的工作和学习带来便利。

同时也真诚的希望收到您的建议和反馈，这将是我们进步的源泉，前进的动力。

本文可编辑可修改，如果觉得对您有帮助请收藏以便随时查阅，最后祝您生活愉快业绩进步，以下为新世纪大学英语视听说4听力原文的全部内容。

UNIT1 Our EarthTrack 4—1-1＆ 4-1-2Blake: What are you working on, Mary?Mary: I'm finishing my paper. It's due tomorrow, Blake.Blake: What's the topic？Mary: It's about Greenland.Blake: Greenland. Hmmm 。

. . that’s part of Canada, right?Mary: I think you need to study your world geography， Blake。

Blake： Well， isn't it near Canada？Mary: Yes， it's off the coast of northeast Canada, but it's part of Denmark。

Blake: Oh， I didn't know that. Well，what’s your paper about exactly? Mary: In my paper， I answer the question "Is Greenland really green？" In other words, is Greenland covered by a lot of plants and trees?Blake: Is it？Mary： What do you think？Blake：Let's see . 。

新世纪大学英语四视听说听力原文

Unit 1OL2 (A)Jack: I think we should buy a bigger car. Big cars are safer.Kayla: Yes, but on the other hand, they consume more oil.Jack: They also look really cool.Kayla: That’s true, but there are some SUVs which are not big but also very beautiful.Jack: And I think big cars are more fun to drive.Kayla: But then again, it’s very expensive.Jack: Well, let’s get more information about several kinds of cars, okay?OL2(B)My country has two very famous buildings called the Petronas Towers. The buildings are made of glass, steel, and concrete. They were designed by an American architect, but he used a Malaysian style. They were finished in 1998, and they were the tallest buildings in the world at that time. Each tower has 88 floors, and is 452 meters high.I really like the Petronas Towers. They show both the modern and the traditional side of my countryOL3Modern buildings: We love them, We hate themThe world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris is almost 500 years old, and it faced a very modern problem: There simply wasn’t enough space for six million visitors each year. In 1989, American architect I.M. Pei designed a striking glass pyramid in the building’s center to be a visitor entrance and shopping arcade. But he also started an angry debate. Some people felt his glass building was a piece of art, like the ones inside the museum. Others said it was just an ugly, modern mistake.Kyoto, Japan, is the country’s ancient capital, and the heart of its culture. Its railroad station was too small for the millions of visitors. In 1997, the city completed a new station in a huge shopping center, right in the oldest part of the city. Designed by Hiroshi Hara, the building also contains a hotel and department store. Before it was built, critics said that the high, wide, modern building would destroy the city’s traditional look. On the other hand, supporters said it would bring new life into the city center.OL4The future building boom?Interviewer: What do you think is the biggest problem facing our cities?Erika: I think it’s overcrowding. Talk to anyone living in a major metropolitan area and they will say the same thing: There’s no space. Even the suburbs are getting crowded.Interviewer: Well, in some places there simply isn’t any land left for building, right?Erika: Yes, that’s true, but you have to think creatively. You can’t give up so easily.Interviewer: Think creatively? What do you suggest?Erika: What I’m saying is that we can build more structures underground.We can add parking lots, malls, hotels, and even apartment buildings. There’s plenty of space.Interviewer: Isn’t it expensive?Erika: Yes, it can be. In the past building underground has been very expensive. However, we have new technology that will bring the cost down. It involves using robots. You don’t have to pay robots a salary!Interviewer: Isn’t “building down” more dangerous than other kind of construction?Erika: Actually, I think it’s safer than building skyscrapers, for example. Remember, we already do it. We have subways and underground shopping malls. I’m just suggesting we invest in a variety of bigger projects and that we dig deeper.Interviewer: What would you say to people who doubt your idea?Erika: I can understand their feelings. Whenever there’s a new idea, it can cause controversy. But “building down” is not some kind of impractical idea. It makes sense. There is so much space underground: it can accommodate a lot of traffic, storage, and people. With the new technology we have, we’d be crazy not to consider the idea---it’s the wave of the future!Unit 2OL2 (A)Penny: Hello. Your Computer World sales department.Ted: Hi, Penny. It’s Ted.Penny: Oh, hi, Ted. What’s up?Ted: Well, my computer has crashed again.Penny: Oh no!Ted: Oh, yes. That’s why I’m calling. You know, it’s five years old. And I needto speak to Scott about getting a new one.Penny: Well, you’ve called at a good time. We have some attractive new models.Ted: Great! I’m looking for something affordable. And I want to get something portable this time.Penny: I’m sure Scott can help you with that…Let’s see, he is in a meeting until 3:30. I’ll ask him to call you.Ted: No, that’s OK. I’ll call him after 3:30. Please give him the message.OL2 (B)E-mail is my favorite way to communicate. I think it is as fast as a fax machine, and it is as easy as a cell phone. Of course e-mail has some problems, too. It isn’t asaffordable as ordinary mail, because you need a computer and Internet service. And Idon’t think it is as reliable as a fax machine. Sometimes e-mail messages get lost. Butin my opinion, e-mail is as convenient as a cell phone. I can send a message from myhome or office, and my friends can read it when they have time.OL3In today’s report, we look at a new technology called pervasive computing.Pervasive computing means putting tiny computers into everyday electronic appliances, such as toasters and microwaves. With pervasive computing, appliances can communicate with their users – and with other appliances!Some companies now sell pervasive computing products like a “smart”toaster. It remembers your favorite kind of toast: light or dark. Companies are designing a “smart” coffee maker and a “smart” clock. The coffee maker can measure the water and coffee. It can even put milk in your breakfast coffee and make black coffee in the afternoon. The clock will check the time on other clocks in your house, and give information about other appliances. For example, it can tell you, “Your coffee maker needs more water.”And that’s only the beginning. One company is now advertising “Save time –phone your washing machine!” Engineers are making a “smart” house. In this house, the lights, heater, and air conditioner change automatically when family members come home. This makes the home comfortable, and it saves a lot of energy. Pervasive computing could change many parts of our daily lives.But do people really want pervasive computing? Do they really need technology everywhere? One company asked people about their opinions on “smart” appliances. There were surprises. A “smart” refrigerator can buy more food on the Internet, but people didn’t want it, because it might make mistakes.“Pervasive computing is as important as a telephone,” says Rebecca Blair, president of InnoTech Corporation. But some of these products are not useful, or even practical. Companies should learn more about the technology that people really want.OL4Local girl rescuedShe may have a broken leg, but she can’t be happier. Morgan Bailey, 11, is happy to be alive.Tuesday was like any other day for Morgan. She was at school. It was fourth period, and she was the first student to arrive in the gymnasium for her physical education class.Suddenly there was a loud noise.“There was a sharp cracking noise and then a loud boom. After that, I don’t remember anything,” said Morgan.The roof of the gymnasium had collapsed under the heavy snow. Morgan was trapped underneath. She couldn’t escape.“I woke up and there was a big piece of wood on my leg. I couldn’t move it. I was starting to get cold.”Fortunately, help was nearby. A new program using “rescue robots” was tried for the first time.“We were nervous about using the robot,” said Derrick Sneed, the man in charge of the program. “But in the end, the robot gave us reliable information. It went extremely well.”The rescue robot was able to go into the gym and locate Morgan’s exact position.“We send in robots first because it may not be safe for humans,” said Mr. Sneed. “Human beings are not as useful as robots in some situations. A gas leak, for example, could kill you or me but wouldn’t hurt a robot.”Although it didn’t happen in Morgan’s case, some rescue robots can bring fresh air or water to people who are trapped.Rescue robots go into rough, dangerous places. They work in life or death situations. They have to be durable.Doctors say that Morgan is doing well. She should be going home in two or three days. What is the first thing she wants to do after she gets out of the hospital?“I want to meet my hero,”laughs Morgan. “That little robot that saved my life!”Unit 3OL2Amy: John, I’ve never notice this old photo of your family before.John: My mother just found it in the attic. She decided to hang it up.Amy: It’s a nice picture of your family.John: I think it’s embarrassing. And I look stupid.Amy: Well, you could’ve combed your hair…it’s a nice shot, though. Look at how young you are! How old were you in the photo?John: Eight…no wait, I’d just turned nine.Amy: I guess these two people are your parents.John: Yep. They were married when that picture was taken. Now they’re divorced.Amy: Oh. What do they do?John: My father’s retired. Mom works in a hospital.Amy: What are their names?John: Well, my father’s name is Joseph. My mother is Olivia – she was named after a popular actress.Amy: How great! I have an aunt with the same name. I love the name Olivia…Who’s that guy?John: Which one?Amy: The guy standing behind you. Is that your brother, Tom?John: No, that’s my Uncle Randy. He’s only two years older than my brother.Amy: He’s cute. I love a guy with a mustache.John: Um, sorry, but he’s married now. his wife just had a baby.Amy: I was just making a comment…So the other young guy must be your brother.John: Yes. That’s Tom.Amy: How old is he in the picture?John: Let’s see…he’s nine years older than me,…so he would’ve been 18 then.Amy: And there’s your little sister, Tina. She’s so cute!John: Yeah. She’s two years younger than me. It’s hard to believe she’s in high school now!OL3A bank robbery in Virginia, USA, was stopped when the robber and the bank teller couldn’t reach an agreement. The robber pushed a holdup note under the window, but the teller looked at it, said, “I can’t read this,” and gave it back. The robber pushed the note through a second time. The teller crumpled the note up and threw it at the robber. He picked it up and walked out of the bank.A professional ice hockey player will miss the rest of this season’s games becausehe injured himself. National Hockey League goalie Jean-Louis Blanchard went on the injured list after he fell and seriously hurt his back. He was walking out of a restaurant in Ottawa, Canada, when he slipped on some ice.The first international camel beauty contest was held last week in Alxa, in western China. More than 100 dressed-up camels entered the contest. The judges examined them for shiny hair, tall humps, and beautiful costumes. Unlike human beauty contests, though, there were no interviews with the contestants.Police in Sheffield, England, arrested a 41-year-old man for stealing five cars. Graham Owens went to car dealers and said he wanted to buy a car, and borrowed a car to test-drive. Each time, he drove the car around, then cleaned it inside and washed it outside – before leaving it at the side of the road, and walking home.OL4Nutty newsLulu is a kangaroo. For 10 years she has lived with the Richards family. Lulu was adopted by the family after they found her next to her dead mother.Mr. Ken Richards is a farmer. He was working on his farm when a heavy tree branch suddenly fell on top of him.Lulu stood next to Mr. Richards’ body. She started barking and didn’t leave Mr. Richards’ side.“I’ve never heard Lulu bark like that ---she sounded like a dog. She barked and barked and she didn’t stop,” said Celeste, Mr. Richards’ daughter.After 15 minutes, the Richards family went to investigate. They found Ken on the ground and he was unconscious.“Lulu is a hero,” said Celeste, “She saved my father.”Mr. Middleton, an expert veterinarian, said that Lulu’s story is rare. “I have never seen a kangaroo act like that. Maybe Lulu helped Ken Richards because the Richards family is the only family she has ever known.”Lulu has always followed Ken around the farm. She’s a loyal, friendly, and very intelligent kangaroo. After Ken leaves the hospital, he is planning to go everywhere with Lulu.Nutty newsApproximately 175,000 people live in the Republic of Vanuatu, an island chain east of Australia. It is a popular tourist destination because ther’s a lot to do there: you can visit waterfalls, go horseback riding, take an aerial tour, or visit a traditional Ni-Vanuatu village. Vanuatu is most famous for its scuba diving and snorkeling.In an effort to draw attention to these popular water sports, Vanuatu has created a world’s “first”: the government has opened an underwater post office. You have to be a certified scuba diver to work there. The office is three meters below the surface in an area on the outskirts of Port Vila, the capital city. So far, the post office has hired four workers. They will work in a room surrounded by the beauty of Vanuatu’s underwater world. Customers will buy waterproof postcards on land and then dive down to the post office to receive a special waterproof stamp.Unit 4OL2 (A)I plan to become a teacher after I finish my studies. I decided to study at thisuniversity because the teaching program is very good. We have a lot of practice working with children. I love to work with young kids. I expect to graduate from the university next June, and I hope to find a job in a kindergarten. I’ll try to start working in September.OL2 (B)G: Hello, Ms. Hale. I’m Mr. Grant, the advertising manager for the company. Do you have a resume or curriculum vitae to give to me?H: Yes, Mr. Grant. Here it is.G: Thank you. Now, let me tell you a little bit about the job. We need someone to design brochures on the computer. Do you have up-to-date computer skills?H: Yes, I do. In my present position I use computer graphics all the time. I have experience with animation as well.G: Oh, that’s very good. We hope to launch a new group of animated ads next spring. Can you work with others in a pleasant manner, Ms. Hale?H: My co-workers seem to think so. I can also work independently by myself.G: That’s necessary, too. What about flexibility in working long hours on a project?H: I have a lot of energy and I’m willing to get the job done. The work I did last year won two awards at a national conference.G: Excellent. That’s very impressive. By the way, did I mention that we need someone to start next week?H: No, you didn’t, but it might be possible.G: Good. Thank you for coming today. We’ll be I touch soon.OL3You’ve never met Malissa Hayes, and you don’t know her name, but you know her voice. Melissa records information messages for the telephone company. When you hear The number you called has been changed… -- that’s Melissa!“Yes, it’s true,” she says. “I’m the voice talent for National Telephone.”At least 50,000 people hear her voice everyday. “I try to sound warm and friendly, even when I’m saying, I’m sorry, that number is incorrect. Please try again.”Melissa works only three days a week, but she has to practice a lot. “My voice has to sound the same at the end of eight hours.”She’s very careful about her voice. “I don’t drink lots of hot water with honey. I can’t go to horror movies because I always scream, and I might hurt my voice!”How did she get her job? “A friend told me about it. I listened to all the telephone company messages on my phone and then I recorded a cassette of those messages. After I sent it to the company, I called them every day for a month!”She’s done this work for three years now, and she loves it. “It’s fun! And I’m helping people by using my voice.” Plus, people are always surprised when they hear about Melissa’s job. They say, “you’re a real person? I thought it was computer!”OL4Interview 1Interviewer: What is your job, Ken?Ken: I’m a V.J. or “video jockey.”Interviewer: How would you describe your job?Ken: I’m on TV. I introduce music videos and talk about them. I alsointerview singers who appear in videos.Interviewer: What is the best part of your job?Ken: I get to meet a lot of famous people. That’s very exciting. Also, I love music, so it’s a lot of fun.Interviewer: What is the worst part of your job?Ken: I get to meet a lot of famous people. Some of them are not very nice. They think they are better than me. They can be very demanding.Interviewer: What was your most memorable moment?Ken: last year, I presented an award on TV at a video music awards show.I couldn’t believe it. They flew me out to Los Angeles and I stayed in Beverly Hills.I was on the TV show for a whole 45 seconds! I got to meet a lot of stars.Interviewer: I want to be a V.J. How do I get the job?Ken: Well, first you have to make a videotape about yourself. You need to talk about certain things on the video. In my case, there was a list of questions, like “What did you do last weekend?” and “What’s in your CD player right now?”After you talk about yourself, you send the videotape in to the TV station. They call you if they like the tape.Interview 2Interviewer: What is your job, Steven?Steven: I’m a car courier.Interviewer: How would you describe your job?Steven: Sometimes a person or a company needs a car moved from one place to another. They may not have time to do it themselves. They hire me to drive the car.Interviewer: What is the best part of your job?Steven: I like to drive, so it’s fun for me. Last summer, I drove all the way from New York to California. The weather was great. I had the radio on and enjoyed my trip very much.Interviewer: What is the worst part of your job?Steven: I have to be very punctual. If I say I’ll arrive on Monday at 6:00, I have to be there by Monday at 6:00. I have to be dependable. It’s stressful at times.Interviewer: What was your most memorable moment?Steven: I drove across the desert as the sun was setting. It was incredible!Interviewer: I want to be a car courier. How do I get the job?Steven: That’s a good question. My mother started this business, so she hired me. You’d have to call my mother to find out!Unit 5OL2Microsoft Corporation is a multinational computer technology corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products for computing devices. Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, its best selling flagship products are the Microsoft Windows operating system and the Microsoft Office suite. Microsoft ships products to Europe, Asia, and Latin America. It manages branch offices in more than 60 countries. It has nearly 90,000 employees in 105 countries by 2020.Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. in the mid-1980’s, it rose to dominate the home computer operating system market with MS-DOS.Since 1985, Microsoft has released an upgrading line of Windows operating systems featuring a friendly user interface. The latest one, Windows Vista, was released in January 2007 and has sold 140 million copies to date.As one commentator notes, Microsoft’s original mission was “a computer on every desk and in every home, running Microsoft software,” and now it is a goal near fulfillment. Microsoft also makes profits in other markets such as computer hardware products and home entertainment products.OL3Advertising is everywhere. It’s on race cars and subway trains, on T-shirts and billboards. Everyday, you see hundreds of ads, and each advertiser wants you to buy their product. But do we really need all these products?A group in Canada says “NO.”In 1991, they started an event called Buy Nothing Day, to protest against consumerism and waste. Every year, on the last Friday in November, no one should spend any money for 24 hours. The event has spread to over 15 countries around the world, including Japan, Australia, and the United Kingdom.In the United States, Buy Nothing Day takes place on the Friday after the Thanksgiving holiday. This is usually the busiest day of the year in department stores and shopping malls. Traditionally, it’s the first day of the Christmas shopping season, when Americans buy gifts for family and close friends.However, this “season” has grown longer every year. Now some stores put up their Christmas window displays in the middle of October, and Americans are pressured to buy gifts for every one of their relatives, for all of their coworkers, and for everyone they do business with. Many people feel that they are forgetting the real significance of the holidays, because companies just want them to spend more money.Of course, Buy Nothing Day supporters don’t want to change just one day. They want the change to continue all year. But if we take a break from shopping on one day, we can start thinking about what we really need in life. Michael Smith, British organizer of Buy Nothing Day, says: “Our message is clear: Shop less, live more!”OL4Ad or no ad?Is advertising really necessary? Billions of dollars are spent on it every year, so it must be important. After all, it’s a busy world. You have to advertise, sell products, and make money!Not every company thinks that way. The NO-AD company (“no-ad” stands for “not advertised”) avoids big advertising campaigns. The company was started in 1960 and is successful today. Their products are still affordable because the company saves money on advertising. They also use their savings to support a drug and alcohol awareness program to educate high school students.NO-AD sells by word of mouth. “Word-of-mouth advertising” happens when a person tells another person about a good experience with a product or service. That second person then tells another friend, family member, or colleague. And so a chain of information is created.Typically, advertisers talk about how good their product is. Although they say things like, “Studies show that our product is the best,” or “Everyone loves this product,” it can sound insincere or unconvincing. It’s much more believable to hear about a product from someone who did not make it. Our friends’ opinions are very important to us, so we often listen to their advice about a product.Word-of-mouth advertising has other advantages, too. It’s cost-effective (after all, it’s free) and a company doesn’t have to create a complex business plan to doit. Here is some advice for small business about work-of-mouth advertising: Be prepared to talk about your company at any time. You never know who you will meet. Always carry business cards.Only say positive things about your company. Don’t say negative things about your company.Help other companies by referring people to them. The more you help others, the more good fortune will come back to you.Unit 6OL4Money from unexpected sourcesThe San people live in southern Africa. Scientists say that they may have been living there for as long as 40,000 years, hunting animals and gathering plants. Until recently, the once mighty San were broke and unemployed. They had lost their land and were no longer engaged in traditional activities, such as hunting. The few young San people with jobs were working as farm laborers. They were not learning about their ancient culture and language.That may all change. The San have struck it rich. They recently signed an agreement with a large drug company. The San have traditional knowledge about plants. The drug company is especially interested in a particular cactus and how the San use it.The San used to go on hunting trips. While away from home, they chewed on the cactus to suppress their appetite—they no longer felt hungry afterwards. Using the San’s knowledge, the drug company plans to make a new drug from this plant. For people around the world who eat too much and have weight problems, this new drug could really help them by suppressing their appetites.The San have a positive plan for this new wealth. Their first step will be to get jobs for their people. Their next priority will be education. Through education, they hope to save their culture and language for future generations.When you think of a monk, you might think of a quiet man living in an isolated place. The “free monks” of Greece do live in a monastery, but they are anything but quiet. In fact, they sing. They have been recording their songs and selling many records in Greece.Young music listeners love to listen to the “free monks.”Their songs are recorded in different styles (digital keyboard and rock, for example), and the themes are not only religious. The brothers also sing about problems like drugs and globalization.The monks haven’t made a fortune from their record sales, but they have made a profit. They use the money to pay for summer camps for teenagers. At the camps, the teens can play soccer and go horseback riding. The monks also donate money to other social programs that help people.Unit 7The shrinking familyElisa Sanchez is a mother in Monterrey, Mexico. She and her husband are both high school teachers in their thirties.They have two children. They don’t plan to have any more. “I was one of six children,”says Elisa. “My husband comes from a family of seven. People used to have more children in the sixties and seventies. Now it’s different.”Elisa’s husband thinks the lower birthrate is a positive change. “With a smaller population, there will be less competition. That means there will be more jobopportunities for yong people.”Gina Moretti works hard as a TV new announcer in Milan, Italy. “My mother thinks I work too hard. Every time I visit her she asks me the same question: When are you getting married?”Gina is 32 and her mother is worried about Gina’s ability to get married and raise a family in the future. The Italian government is worried, too. In 1958, one million babies were born in Italy. In 1998, it was half that number. The average mother in Italy has her first child at the age of 30. after 30, experts note, there isn’t a lot of time for women to have many children. The population is aging rapidly. Some wonder: has population control in Italy been too successful?。

新世纪大学英语视听说4听力原文

UNIT1 Our EarthTrack 4-1-1& 4-1-2Blake: What are you working on, Mary?Mary: I'm finishing my paper. It's due tomorrow, Blake.Blake: What's the topic?Mary: It's about Greenland.Blake: Greenland. Hmmm . . . that's part of Canada, right?Mary: I think you need to study your world geography, Blake.Blake: Well, isn't it near Canada?Mary: Yes, it's off the coast of northeast Canada, but it's part of Denmark.Blake: Oh, I didn't know that. Well, what's your paper about exactly?Mary: In my paper, I answer the question "Is Greenland really green?" In other words, is Greenland covered by a lot of plants and trees?Blake: Is it?Mary: What do you think?Blake: Let's see . . . Greenland is in the Arctic Circle-way up north. It's cold, . . . so "Is Greenland really green?" I'd answer "probably not."Mary: You'd be correct. It's too cold there. In the north, a lot of the ground is frozen. The summers are short, so only the surface thaws.Blake: That sounds tough.Mary: It's hard for the construction industry. It's not easy to build in Greenland.Blake: It sounds so harsh. Why would anyone want to go there?Mary: There are big mountain ranges on the coasts. They're great for hiking and outdoor sports. And there are lots of animals there. You can sometimes see whales swimming in the harbors.Blake: That sounds cool! OK,so if it's not really a "green" place, why was it named "Greenland"?Mary: The first settlers wanted to attract other people. They gave it an attractive name.Track 4-1-3Bart: So what exactly did you do over the summer?Gustav: We worked as volunteers at Glacier National ParkBart: I've never been there. What's it like?Carolina: It's beautiful. There are mountains and lakes... and, of course, glaciers!Bart: How was the job?Gustav: We had to do a lot of physical work. It was kind of hard.Carolina:That's true, but it was exciting, too! We actually saw bears!Bart:Wow! That does sound exciting. Maybe I should apply. I'll need a job next summer.Carolina: Sorry, Bart, but you can't apply to that program. It's a special program for international students. Track 4-1-41. Mt. Fuji is really beautiful from far away. When you climb it, it's just rocks and dirt ... but it's really beautiful from far away.2. Last year I was in San Francisco and I had a chance to drive across the Golden Gate Bridge. What an amazing feat of engineering. It gives you a chance to look through all of San Francisco and over San Francisco Bay and it's just a wonderful chance to see the city.Track 4-1-OL-1&4-1-OL-2Jay: Come in here, Elise. You should see this show!Elise: What is it?Jay: It's called "The Titanic of the Sky". It's about the Hindenburg, a great engineering feat.Elise: The Hindenburg . . .Jay: You know, that giant zeppelin that crashed in 1934.Thirty-five people died.Elise: Oh yeah, I remember now. It was flying from Germany to the United States. It crashed as it waslanding.Jay: Right. It's so funny looking, don't you think? It doesn't look anything like the airplanes we have today. Elise: That's true. Why would people ride in a zeppelin anyway? It seems so dangerous.Jay: Well, some people called the Hindenburg "man's greatest achievement in flight."They thought it was safe, I guess.Elise: Who rode in it anyway?Jay: Mostly wealthy people. It accommodated between 30 and 40 passengers and crew. One person said it was like a "flying hotel."Elise: It sounds pretty great.Jay: Yeah, and it was fast. That's why people rode it. They wanted to get to their destination faster.Elise: Why didn't they just take a jet plane?Jay: Elise! You know they didn't have jets back then. Look, in 1934 it took five days to travel from Germany to the U.S. by ship. The zeppelin could do it in half that time.It was speedy.Elise: Well, maybe I'll sit down and watch a little bit. Maybe I'll learn something . . .Track 4-1-OL-3Jack: I think we should buy a bigger car. Big cars are safer.Kayla: Yes, but on the other hand, they consume more oil.Jack: They also look really cool.Kayla: That’s true, but there are some SUVs which are not big but also very beautiful.Jack: And I think big cars are more fun to drive.Kayla: But then again, it’s very expensive.Jack: Well, let’s get more information about several kinds of cars, okay?Track 4-1-OL-4My country has two very famous buildings called the Petronas Towers. The buildings are made of glass, steel, and concrete. They were designed by an American architect, but he used a Malaysian style. They were finished in 1998, and they were the tallest buildings in the world at that time. Each tower has 88 floors, and is 452 meters high. I really like the Petronas Towers. They show both the modern and the traditional side of my countryTrack 4-1-OL-5&4-1-OL-6Modern buildings: We love them, We hate themThe world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris is almost 500 years old, and it faced a very modern problem: There simply wasn’t enough space for six million visitors each year. In 1989, American architect I.M. Pei designed a striking glass pyramid in the building’s center to be a visitor entrance an d shopping arcade. But he also started an angry debate. Some people felt his glass building was a piece of art, like the ones inside the museum. Others said it was just an ugly, modern mistake.Kyoto, Japan, is the country’s ancient capital, and the h eart of its culture. Its railroad station was too small for the millions of visitors. In 1997, the city completed a new station in a huge shopping center, right in the oldest part of the city. Designed by Hiroshi Hara, the building also contains a hotel and department store. Before it was built, critics said that the high, wide, modern building would destroy the city’s traditional look. On the other hand, supporters said it would bring new life into the city center.Track 4-1-OL-7&4-1-OL-8The future building boom?Interviewer: What do you think is the biggest problem facing our cities?Erika: I think it's overcrowding. Talk to anyone living in a major metropolitan area and they will say the same thing; There's no space. Even the suburbs are getting crowded.Interviewer: Well, in some places there simply isn't any land left for building, right?Erika: Yes, that's true, but you have to think creatively. You can't give up so easily.Interviewer: Think creatively? What do you suggest?Erika: What I'm saying is that we can build more structures underground. We can add parking lots,malls,hotels, and even apartment buildings.There's plenty of space.Interviewer: Isn't it expensive?Erika: Yes, it can be. In the past building underground has been very expensive. However, we have new technology that will bring the cost down. It involves using robots. You don't have to pay robots a salary! Interviewer: Isn't "building down" more dangerous than other kind of construction?Erika: Actually, I think it's safer than building skyscrapers, for example. Remember, we already do it. We have subways and underground shopping malls. I'm just suggesting we invest in a variety of bigger projects and that we dig deeper.Interviewer: What would you say to people who doubt your idea?Erika: I can understand their feelings. Whenever there's a new idea, it can cause controversy. But building down" is not some kind of impractical idea. It makes sense. There is so much space underground: It can accommodate a lot of traffic, storage, and people. With the new technology we have, we'd be crazy not to consider the idea --it's the wave of the future!UNIT2Track 4-2-1&4-2-2Situation 1Man: Oh no!Woman: What happened?Man: I can't believe it! I was sending a message and I accidentally clicked on "Reply to All."Woman: So?Man: It was a personal message for my friend, Jerry. I wanted to send it to his e-mail address only. Woman: Oops.Man: Exactly. ... Instead I sent it to everyone on the list.How embarrassing!Situation 2Man: I see you have a new keyboard. That's nice.Woman: Yes, the company bought me a new one.Man: That's good.Woman: Well, actually ... I spilled coffee on my old keyboard,and it stopped working.Man:Oh, I see.Woman: Don't tell anyone. Drinking coffee near the computers is not allowed!Situation 3Woman: Have you finished working on my computer?Man: Yes, I have. I'm afraid I don't have good news for you.Woman: Really?Man: Really. The problem is with your hardware.Woman: Oh. What do you suggest?Man: I think you should probably buy a new computer. This one can't be fixed.Woman: Well, I have had it for five years. It's time to replace it, I guess.Track 4-2-3Lea: I hate writing term papers! It takes forever!Steve: You're lucky, Lea. When I was young...Lea: Oh, I've heard this story before.Steve: Well, when I was young, we didn't have computers. We used to write our papers on typewriters. Lea: Oh, really? That sounds difficult!Steve: It was, especially because I made a lot of mistakes.Lea: Did it take a long time?Steve: Yes. Computers are so much faster and easier to use.Track 4-2-41.I like the laptop because it's very, very thin. It's maybe less than one inch and it's about four pounds and Ican carry it anywhere I want.2.My favorite feature of my computer is the Instant Messenger. The reason for this is that it's very affordable, fun and convenient and allows me to chat with my friends from all over the world.Track 4-2-OL-1&4-2-OL-2Pam: Well, Lynn, I must be going. It was great to see you –Lynn: By, Pam.Pam: Wh at’s that?Lynn: Oh … that’s Ollie.Pam: Ollie:?I didn’t know you had a dog!Lynn: Well, we don’t … really.Pam: What do you mean?Lynn: Come here.Pam: Oh my goodness. It’s a robot!Lynn: That’s right. It’s a dog robot. They call it a “dogbot.”Pam: How interesting! … But it’s a little strange, don’t you think?Lynn: Well, I wanted to get an interactive toy for the kids. They love it. So I’m happy.Pam: How much did it cost?Lynn: Don’t ask. It wasn’t very affordable. It’s cheaper than having a real dog, though. We don’t ever have to buy dog food! And the batteries are rechargeable.Juliana: Hey, Henrik. Look.Henrik: What is it, Juliana?Juliana: What’s that guy doing over there?Henrik: Which guy?Juliana: The one over there. Wearing a sui t. H’s punching so many buttons on his cell phone.Henrik: Oh, him. He’s probably playing a game.Juliana: Really?Henrik: A lot of people have games on their cell phones. It’s really popular here in Finland. They play them everywhere.Juliana: Do you play them, too?Henrik: Yes, I do.Juliana: I only use my phone to make telephone calls. I guess I’m old-fashioned.Henrik: I heard that some people play games even at work. They can play quietly during business meetings. No one knows about it.Juliana: I’d like to try it.Henrik: Here, use mine!Track 4-2-OL-3Penny: Hello. Your Computer World sales department.Ted: Hi, Penny. It’s Ted.Penny: Oh, hi, Ted. What’s up?Ted: well, my computer has crashed again.Penny: Oh no!Ted: Oh, y es. That’s why I’m calling. You know, it’s five years old. And I need to speak to Scott about getting a new one.Penny: well, you’ve called at a good time. We have some attractive new models.Ted: Great! I’m looking for something affordable. And I wa nt to get something portable this time. Penny: I’m sure Scott can help you with that… Let’s see, he is in a meeting until 3:30. I’ll ask him to call you.Ted: No, that’s OK. I’ll call him after 3:30. Please give him the message.Track 4-2-OL-4E-mail is my favourite way to communicate. I think it is as fast as a fax machine, and it is as easy as a cell phone. Of course, e-mail has some problems, too. It isn’t as affordable as ordinary mail, because you need a computer and Internet service. And I don’t think it is as reliable as a fax machine. Sometimes e-mail messages get lost. But in my opinion, e-mail is as convenient as a cell phone. I can send a message from my home or office, and my friends can read it when they have time.Track 4-2-OL-5&4-2-OL-6In today’s report, we look at a new technology called pervasive computing.Pervasive computing means putting tiny computers into everyday electronic appliances, such as toasters and microwaves. With pervasive computing, appliances can communicate with their users – and with other appliances!Some companies now sell pervasive computing products like a “smart” toaster. It remembers your favourite kind of toast: light or dark. Companies are designing a “smart” coffee maker and a “smart” clock. The coffee maker can measure the water and coffee. It can even put milk in your breakfast coffee and make black coffee in the afternoon. The clock will check the time on other clocks in your house, and give information about other appliances. For example, it can te ll you, “Your coffee maker needs more water.”And that’s only the beginning. One company is now advertising “Save time –phone your washing machine!” engineers are making a “smart” house. In this house, the lights, heater, and air conditioner change automatically when family members come home. This makes the home comfortable, and it saves a lot of energy. Pervasive computing could change many parts of our daily lives.But do people really want pervasive computing? Do they really need technology everywhere? One company asked people about their opinions on “smart” appliances. There were surprises. A “smart” refrigerator can buy more food on the internet, but people didn’t want it, because it might make mistakes.“Pervasive computing is as important as a telephone,” says Rebecca Blair, president of InnoTech Corporation. But some of these products are not useful, or even practical. Companies should learn more about the technology that people really want.Track 4-2-OL-7&4-2-OL-8Local girl rescuedShe may have a broken leg, but she can’t be happier. Morgan Bailey, 11, is happy to be alive.Tuesday was like any other day for Morgan. She was at school. It was fourth period, and she was the first student to arrive in the gymnasium for her physical education class.Suddenly there was a loud noise.“There was a sharp cracking noise and then a loud boom. After that, I don’t remember anything,” said Morgan.The roof of the gymnasium had collapsed under the heavy snow. Morgan was trapped underneath. She coul dn’t escape.“I woke up and there was a big piece of wood on my leg. I couldn’t move it. I was starting to get cold.”Fortunately, help was nearby. A new program using “rescue robots” was tried for the first time.“We were nervous about using the robot,” said Derrick Sneed, the man in charge of the program. “But in the end, the robot gave us reliable information. It went extremely well.”The rescue robot was able to go into the gym and locate Morgan’s exact position.“We send in robots first because it may not be safe for humans,” said Mr. Sneed. “Human beings are not as useful as robots in some situations. A gas leak, for example, could kill you or me but wouldn’t hurt a robot.”Although it didn’t happen in Morgan’s case, some rescue robots can bring fresh air or water to people who are trapped.Rescue robots go into rough, dangerous places. They work in life or death situations. They have to be durable.Doctors say that Morgan is doing well. She should be going home in two or three days. What is the first thing she wants to do after she gets out of the hospital?“I want to meet my hero,” laughs Morgan. “That little robot that saved my life!”UNIT3Track 4-3-1&4-3-2Conversation 1Woman 1: What are you watching?Woman 2: Oh, just the news.Woman 1: Can I change the channel?Woman 2: In just a minute. I want to see the end of this report.Woman 1: I didn't know you were interested in the news.Woman 2: Well, it's Christiane Amanpour. She's really great. She usually reports from London -- the city where she was born.Woman 1: I don't know her.Woman 2: She's an international correspondent. She goes to some really dangerous places. When there's a war, she's usually there.Woman 1: Sounds scary.Woman 2: Yeah. And -- get this -- she's a wife and mother, too.Woman 1: That's very impressive!Conversation 2Man 1: That's a strange -- looking book. What is it?Man 2: It's the writings and photos of Dan Eldon. He was a photojournalist.Man 1: A photojournalist?Man 2: Yeah. A photographer and a journalist. He was born in London in 1970. The book tells all about his life and his dangerous adventures.Man 1: Well, the book certainly looks interesting. Has he written anything else?Man 2: He wrote a book when he was younger. Unfortunately, he won't be writing anything else -- he was killed.Man 1: He died?Man 2: Yeah. It's really sad. He was only 22. He was killed while working in Africa.Track 4-3-3Peter: Hello. I'm Peter Daniels. I'm a reporter from the Center City NewsPeggy: It's nice to meet you, Mr. Daniels. My name is Peggy Sims.Peter:Hi, Peggy. I'm looking for the owner of the Golden Pearl Restaurant. Do you know him?Peggy: Yes. He's standing over there.Peter: That tall man in the sweater?Peggy: No, that's an employee. The owner is the man wearing the suit.</QuestionText>Peter: Oh, I see him. Thanks a lotTrack 4-3-41.I usually always get my news online. I use the Internet because I think it's a very useful tool and it's always up to date.2. I don't watch TV or use the Internet, but I read the newspaper starting on the front page and going to the international section.Track4-3-OL-1&4-3-OL-2Joe: What are you reading, Maria?Maria: The Daily News.Joe: The News? Ugh! That’s a terrible paper.Maria: Oh, Joe, it’s not so bad.Joe: Not so bad? Look at that headline on the front page! It’s so sensational.Maria: Well, they’ve got great comics. I can’t live without my comics.Joe: I know. But the news coverage is so poor, ... especially the international news. It’s a joke, really.Maria: I’m not so intere sted in the international news. Besides, they have so many other good features. Joe: Like what?Maria: Like… the daily horoscope, for example. I love it.Joe: That’s not a good reason to buy a newspaper … for the horoscope!Maria: Look, the newspaper only costs 50 cents. What so you expect?Joe: Good point.Maria: Besides the horoscope, I also like the entertainment news. I like to read about the stars and their love affairs.Joe: Well, you can keep The Daily News. I’m going to stick with The Times.Track 4-3-OL-3&4-3-OL-4Amy: John, I’ve never notice this old photo of your family before.John: My mother just found it in the attic. She decided to hang it up.Amy: It’s a nice picture of your family.John：I think it’s embarrassing. And I look stupid.Amy: We ll, you could‘ve combed your hair … it’s a nice shot, though. Look at how young you are! How old were you in the photo?John: Eight … no wait, I’d just turned nine.Amy: I guess these two people are your parents.John: Yep. They were married when that pict ure was taken. Now they’re divorced.Amy: Oh. What do they do?John: My father’s retired. Mom works in a hospital.Amy: What are their names?John：Well, my father’s name is Joseph. My mother is Olivia---she was named after a popular actress. Amy: How great! I have an aunt with the same name. I love the name Olivia … Who’s that guy?John: Which one?Amy: The guy standing behind you. Is that your brother, Tom?John: No, that's my Uncle Randy. He’s only two years older than my brother.Amy: He’s cute. I love a guy with a moustache.John: Um, sorry, but he’s married now. His wife just had a baby.Amy: I was just making a comment … So the other young guy must be your brother.John: Yes. That’s Tom.Amy: How old is he in the picture?John: Let’s see … he’s nine years older than me … so he would‘ve been 18 then.Amy: And there’s your little sister, Tina. She’s so cute!John: Yeah. She’s two years younger than me. It’s hard to believe she’s in high school now!Track 4-3-OL -5&4-3-OL-61. A bank robbery in Virginia, USA, was stopped when the robber and the bank teller couldn’t reach anagreement. The robber pushed a holdup note under the window, but the telle r looked at it, said,” Ican’t read this,” and gave it back. The robber pushed the note through a second time. The tellercrumpled the note up and threw it at the robber. He picked it up and walked out of the bank.2. A professional ice hockey player will mis s the rest of this season’s games because he injured himself.National Hockey League goalie Jean-Louis Blanchard went on the injured list after he fell andseriously hurt his back. He was walking out of a restaurant in Ottawa, Canada, when he slipped on some ice.3.The first international camel beauty contest was held last week in Alxa, in western China. More than100 dressed-up camels entered the contest. The judges examined them for shiny hair, tall humps, and beautiful costumes. Unlike human beauty contests, though, there were no interviews with thecontestants.4.Police in Sheffield, England, arrested a 41-year-old man for stealing five cars. Graham Owens wentto car dealers and said he wanted to buy a car, and borrowed a car to test-drive. Each time, he drove the car around, then cleaned it inside and washed it outside---before leaving it at the side of the road, and walking home.Track 4-3-OL-7&4-3-OL-81.Nutty newsLulu is a kangaroo. For 10 years she has lived with the Richards family. Lulu was adopted by the family after they found her next to her dead mother.Mr. Ken Richards is a farmer. He was working on his farm when a heavy tree branch suddenly fell on top of him.Lulu stood next to Mr. Richards’ body. She started barking and didn’t leave Mr. Richards’ side.I’ve never heard Lulu bark like that---she sounded like a dog. She barked and barked and she didn’t stop, “said Celeste, Mr. Richards’ daughter.After 15 minutes, the Richards family went to investigate. They found Ken on the ground and he was unconscious.“Lulu is a hero, “said Celeste. “She saved my father.”Mr. Middleton, an expert veterinarian, said that Lulu’s story is rare. “I have never seen a kangaroo act like that. Maybe lulu helped Ken Richards because the Richards family is the only family she has ever known.”Lulu has always followed Ken around the farm. She’s a loyal, friendly, and very intelligent kangaroo.After Ken leaves the hospital, he is planning to go everywhere with Lulu.2.Nutty newsApproximately 175,000 people live in the Republic of Vanuatu, an island chain east of Australia. It isa popular tourist destination because there’s a lot to do there: you can visit waterfalls, go horsebackriding, take an aerial tour, or visit a traditional Ni-Vanuatu village. Vanuatu is most famous for its scuba diving and snorkeling.In an effort to draw attention to these popular water sports, Vanuatu has created a world’s “first”: the government has opened an underwater post office. You have to be a certified scuba driver to work there. The office is three meters below the surface in an area on the outskirts of Port Vila, the capital city. So far, the post office has hired four workers. They will work in a room surrounded by the beauty of Vanuatu’s underwater world. Customers will buy waterproof p ostcards on land and then drive down to the post office to receive a special waterproof stamp.Track 4-3-OL-9答案1. cool2. sold out3. realizes4. music reviewer5. apartment building6. get them concert tickets7. goes over8. invites him to go with her9. a date with 10. mind Takeshi going without himUNIT4Track 4-4-1&4-4-2Alice: I work six days a week. My shift is from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. I'm on my feet all day long. It's a very active job. Most of my customers are nice. I try to be friendly to everyone, but it's difficult sometimes. My customers give me good tips. That's nice.Diane: I'm very punctual -- actually, I can't be late! You know what they say, "The show must go on!" I like being on stage. Something always happens, though. During the show last week, the lights went out. I couldn't believe it! You definitely have to be flexible.Mimi: My students are eight years old. I have to be careful about what I say and do. They are always watching me and copying my behavior. I'm like a big sister. The kids have a lot of energy. I need patience in this job, that's for sure!Track 4-4-3见课本p54Track 4-4-4见课本p57Track4-4-OL-1&4-4-OL-2Man: So, I see here that you went to college.Camille: Yes, sir. For two years. I didn’t graduate.Man: Do you speak any languages besides English?Camille: Yes, I speak conversational French.Man: Any other languages?Camille: No, that’s it.Man: Well, that’s great. As you know, we fly to Paris twice a week. We always need people who can speak French.Man: Let’s see… have you worked for an airline before?Camille: No. I have no job experience.Man: So, this would be your first job.Camille: Yes.Man; Well, I only have two more questions. Are you healthy and physically fit? Can you lift heavy objects?Camille: Yes, I think so.Man: Well, the emergency window exit on the plane weighs about 50 pounds. And the meal cart is very heavy, too. You need to move those objects sometimes.Camille: I think I can do that.Man: Wonderful. Let me tell you about the next step. We have a six-week training program that takes place in the summer. You have to…Track 4-4-OL-3A.Listen to Olivia talking about her future plan and fill in the blanks with information from the talk.I plan to become a teacher after I finish my studies. I decided to study at this university because theteaching program is very good. We have a lot of practice working with children. I love to work with young kids. I expect to graduate from the university next June, and I hope to find a job in a kindergarten.I’ll try to start working in September.Track 4-4-OL-4B.Listen to the job interview. Check the right item in the table based on the information from the interview. Mr. Grant: Hello, Ms. Hale. I’m Mr. Grant, the advertising manager for the company. Do you have a resume or curriculum vitae to give to me?Ms. Hale: Yes, Mr. Grant. Here it is.Mr. Grant: Thank you. Now, let me tell you a little bit about the job. We need someone to design brochures on the computer. Do you have up-to-date computer skills?Ms. Hale: Yes, I do. In my present position I use computer graphics all the time. I have experience with animation as well.Mr. Grant: Oh, that’s very good. We hope to launch a new group of animated ads next spring. Can you work with others in a pleasant manner, Ms. Hale?Ms. Hale: My co-workers seem to think so. I can also work independently by myself.Mr. Grant: That’s necessary, too. What about flexibility in working long hours on a project?Ms. Hale: I have a lot of energy and I’m willing to get the job done. The work I did last year won two awards at a national conference.Mr. Grant: Excellent. That’s very impressive. By the way, did I mention that we need someone to start next week?Ms. Hale: No, you didn’t, but it might be possible.Mr. Grant: Good. Thank you for coming today. We’ll be in touch soon.Track4-4-OL-5&4-4-OL-6You’ve never met Melissa Hayes, and you don’t know her name, but you know her voice. Mellissa record information messages for the telephone company. When you hear the number you called has been。

新世纪大学英语系列教材视听说第1到第4册听力原文

第一册Unit1,Lesson ATrack1-1-1A.listen to three people from the pen pals website.Match the name of the speaker with his or her interest:Fiona:Hi,I’m Fiona.I’m from Sydney,Australia.I’m19,and a student at the University of Canberra.I’m majoring in computer science.When I’m not studying,I like going to the movies. Miguel:Hi,I’m Miguel.I’m from Mexico City.I’m28and I’m a math teacher.In my free time,I like playing soccer with my fiends.Hiromi:Hi,I’m Hiromi,and I’m from Tokyo.I’m24,and I’m a graphic artist.When I have some free time,I usually work on a comic book I’m creating.The main character’s name is Damen. Track1-1-2B.listen again.Answer the questions about the people.Check the correct box.Track1-1-3B.Mariana and Danny live in the same apartment building.Are they meeting for the first time? Listen to their conversation.Mariana:Hi.My name is Mariana.I’m in apartment201.Danny:Hi,Mariana.I’m Danny.I’m in302.It’s nice to meet you.Mariana:Nice to meet you,too.Danny:So,are you a student,Mariana?Mariana:yeah,I study music at NYU.Danny:That’s interesting.Mariana:What do you do,Danny?Danny:I’m a student at Hunter College.I also work in an art gallery.Track1-1-4C.Listen again.Practice the conversation.Then practice with your information.Track1-1-5C.Listen to Dan describing himself and Dayanne describing her friend.Pay attention to the expressions used for describing people.Then describe yourself to your partner.1.My name is Dan and I’m from the United States.I’m28years old and work at a hospital.I speak English,and Spanish and Portuguese.I’m pretty tall.I’m about six feet.I have a muscular build and short blonde（头发金黄色的）hair.I have hazel（淡绿褐色的）-colored eyes.2.I have a friend who looks like Antonio Banderas.He’s tall,dark hair,brown eyes,but he’s thin and Antonio Banderas is a little more muscular.Track1-1-OL-1A.Emily is at the airport.Listen and check the correct box.Josh:Hello?Emily:Hi,Josh?It’s Emily.Josh:Hi Em.Are you at the airport with Uncle Tim?Emily:Yes,I’m here,but I don't see Uncle Tim.Tell me again–what does he look like?Josh:He’s tall,and he’s in his30s.He has long brown hair.Emily:OK…Josh:Oh,and he wears glasses.Emily:No,I don’t see him…Track1-1-OL-2B.Listen again.Emily is looking for a man.What does he look like?Circle the correct answers.Track1-1OL-3C.Listen again.Who is the man?Check the correct picture.What is different about him now?Josh:Hello?Emily:Hi,Josh?It’s Emily.Josh:Hi Em.Are you at the airport with Uncle Tim?Emily:Yes,I’m here.But I don’t see Uncle Tim.Tell me again---what does he look like? Josh:He’s tall,and he’s in his30s.He has long brown hair.Emily:OK…Josh:Oh,and he wears glasses.Emily:No,I don’t see him…Uncle Tim:Hi,Excuse me…are you Emily?Emily:Yes…Uncle Tim?Uncle Tim:Hi,Emily.How are you?Emily:Fine!Wow,Uncle Tim,you look different!Josh Josh…are you there?Uncle Tim is here. He has short,blond hair now.He looks like Brad Pitt!Track1-1-OL-4A.Listen to the description of a family photo.Then drag the names from the box and drop them on the right person.Emilio is in his fifties.He is tall–about182cm.He is average weight.He has brown eyes.He has short,curly,gray hair.Kathy is in her forties.She is short.She is slim.She has blue eyes.She has long,straight,blond hair.Michael is young.He is tall.He is average weight.He has dark,brown eyes.He has short,curly, blond hair.Alexis and Ashley are twins.They are young.They are average height.They are slim.Alexis has blue eyes,but Ashley has green eyes.They both have long,curly,red hair.Track1-1-OL5B.Now listen to these people introducing themselves.Then answer the questions asked.1.I’m Carrie Brown from New York.I’m an art student and I like listening to music and playing basketball.2.Hello,everyone.My name is Ann Andrews.I come from Wellington,New Zealand.I’m a teacher and I like shopping and hanging out with friends.3.Hi,I’m Julia Sanchez.I’m a reporter from Lima,Peru.I like surfing and blogging.4.My name is Charles Horton.I live in Boston,USA.I’m a chef.In my spare time,I like painting and traveling.5.I’m George Simmel from Berlin,Germany.I’m a fashion designer.I like watching films and jogging very much.6.My name is Kevin Smith.I come from Sydney,Australia.I like cooking and reading detective stories.I’m a finance manager.Track1-1-OL-6A.Look at the picture and listen to the e-mail message.Then tell which one in the picture is Mr.Ryder.Dear Mr.Peters,Please meet Mr.James Ryder at the airport station at11:00tomorrow.His flight is UA238from Los Angeles.He is a tall man in his sixties with gray hair,and he wears big glasses.His meeting with the Marketing Department is at4:00.Thank you.Kyra GreeneMarketing DepartmentTrack1-1OL-7B.Listen to another e-mail message.Then tell which one in the picture is Tom.Gina--HELP!Can you meet my friend Tom at the airport tomorrow?My car has big problems and I can’t drive it.Tom is coming on flight KX661from Denver at11:00.He’s average height and kind of thin,with long blond hair and a mustache.Thanks a million!ChrisTrack1-1-OL8A.Now listen to the passage.Do you think Andrew Barn is happy being a celebrity double?Celebrity doublesA group of teenagers is standing outside a hair salon in Manchester,England.Many of them have cameras and are looking in the salon window.Then want to see soccer player David Beckham.A man in the salon looks like Beckham(he has blond hair and Beckham’s good looks).But the man in the salon isn’t the famous soccer player.He’s Andrew Barn--a twenty-two–year–old hairdresser.Barn isn’t surprised by the teenagers.People often stop him on the street and want to take his picture.Barn is a hairdresser,but the also makes money as a Beckham double.Barn travels all over Europe as David Beckham.Newspapers often take his photo.It’s an exciting life for the hairdresser from Manchester.Today,many companies work with celebrity doubles.The most popular celebrity doubles look like famous athletes,pop singers,and actors.The companies pay doubles to go to parties and business meetings.Doubles are also on TV and in newspaper ads.Why do people want to look like a celebrity?An Anna Kournikova double in the U.S.says,"I can make good money.I also make a lot of people happy.”Tack1-1-OL-9B.Listen again.Then circle True or False.If a sentence is false,make it true.Unit1,Lesson BGlobal ViewpointsNick:My name is Nick Raducanu.I’m23years old and I’m from the United States.I speak English and I also speak French.Woo Sung:My name is Woo Sung.I’m from Seoul,Korea.I am20years old and I’m a student.I speak English,Korean,and French.Natalie:My name’s Natalie Danglade.I’m25years old.I live in the United States and I’m a reporter at a television.Dayanne:My name is Dayanne Leal.I am from Brazil and my first language is Portuguese.I’m not very tall and also I’m not very skinny.I have brown eyes and short brown hair.Dan:My name is Dan and I’m from the United States.I’m28years old and I work at a hospital.I speak English,and Spanish and Portuguese.I’m petty tall.I’m about six feet.I have a muscular build and short blonde hair.I have hazel-colored eyes.Kevin:My name is Kevin Truong.I’m24years old.I have short black hair,brown eyes,and an athletic build.I have a sister named Sabrina.She is short,muscular,and tan.Dayanne:I have a friend who looks like Antonio Banderas.He’s tall,dark hair,brown eyes,but he’s thin and Antonio Banderas is a little more muscular.Woo Sung:I don’t really look like my parents.They’re both short and I’m tall.I do look like my sister.She’s tall and thin like me.Natalie:My daughter has curly black hair,she’s short,light-skinned,and she’s really cute.City LivingSun-hee’s favorite cousinSun-hee:Of course I’ll pick you up,Jung-Yoon.You’re my favorite cousin.Great.I’ll see you at the bus station at3:00.Have a great trip!Bye.(phone rings)Hello?Professor Albee:Sun-hee,it’s Professor Albee at NYU.Sun-hee:Oh,hi Professor Albee.How are you?Professor Albee:Fine,thanks.Ms.Leska is sick today.She has a class from2:00to4:00p.m. Can you teach her class?Sun-hee:Oh,sorry.My cousin is visiting this week from Seattle,and he arrives today at3:00. Professor Albee:Oh,I see.Gee,I don’t know what to do.Sun-hee:Well...wait.Listen,my roommate Tara can go to the bus station and meet my cousin. Ms.Leska always helps me.Professor Albee:That’s great!Thanks a lot.See you at1:30.Sun-hee:Bye.Professor Albee:Bye.Tara:Sure,Sun-hee.I’d love to meet your cousin.So what does he look like?Sun-hee:Well,he’s in his30s.Tara:OK.Sun-hee:And he’s about average height--5’6”.And he’s pretty heavy set.Tara:Uh-huh.Sun-hee:And he has really long black hair and brown eyes.Tara:OK.So,does he speak English?Sun-hee:Yes,he does.Oh,and I almost forgot:he wears really big glasses.Tara:Got it.Sun-hee:Thanks so much for doing this for me.Tara:Hey,what are friends for?Sun-hee:Oh wow!I’m really late!I’ll meet you back here at4:30with my cousin.Tara:Sure,no problem.Sun-hee:Bye.Sun-hee:Jung-Yoon!Oh my gosh!Jung-Yoon:Sun-hee!Sun-hee:Wow.You look so different.You’re so thin!Jung-Yoon:I eat healthier food now.And I go to the gym every daySun-hee:Good for you!Hey,where are your glasses?Jung-Yoon:Contact lenses.Sun-hee:Oh,and your hair?It’s so short.It looks good on you.You look great!Jung-Yoon:hey,thanks!Sun-hee:(to Tara)How did you find him?He looks so different now.Tara:(holding sign saying“Sun hee Park’s cousin”)Ta-dah!Track1-1-OL-10Listen to the story summary.Fill in the blanks with what you hear.Sun-hee makes plans to meet her cousin at the bus station.Then her co-worker calls and asksSun-hee to teach a class.Sun-hee agrees to teach the class.She asks Tara to meet her cousin.She tells Tara what her cousin looks like.Sun-hee says that he cousin looks very different.Sun-hee asks Tara.“How did you find him?”Tara laughs and she shows Sun-hee a sign that says“Sun-hee Park’s cousin.”Unit2Lesson ATrack1-2-1A.Listen to the three conversations.How’s the weather?Check the correct pictures. Conversation1Man:Mary,are you ready to go?Woman:Go…go where?Man:To the beach.It’s too hot to be in inside today.Woman:Too late.A bad thunderstorm is here.Look out the window.It’s raining.Man:Oh,you’re right.Now what do we do?Conversation2Woman:Hey,Charlie.Are you okay?Man:No,not really.This weather makes me feel down.Woman:Oh,I know.January is a terrible month sometimes.I have an idea.Let’s go for a walk. Man:In the snow?No,thanks.Woman:But it’s not snowing now.It’s freezing,but at least it’s clear and sunny.Man:Oh,OK.Let me get my jacket.Conversation3Man:Mom,can I use the car?Woman:The car?Man:Yeah,I’m going to the movies.Woman:Why don’t you walk to the theater?It’s close,and it’s a lovely autumn evening.Man:It’s too cold and windy to walk,Mom.Woman:Sorry,dear.Your dad has the car.Man:Oh,Well,maybe I’ll watch a movie on TV instead.Track1-2-2B.Listen again.Do the people go outside or stay inside?Check the boxes.Track1-2-3B.Read the conversation and listen.What does Juliet suggest taking to San Francisco?Why? Juliet:Are you packing for your trip,Kyle?Kyle:Yes…See?I have T-shirts,shorts,and my sandals.（凉鞋）Juliet:For San Francisco?Kyle:Yeah.What’s wrong?It’s July.Juliet:I know,but it’s often foggy and cold there in the summer.Kyle:Really?Juliet:Yeah.You should take some sweaters and long pants,too.Kyle:Oh,okay.There are some in my closet.Track1-2-4C.Listen to two people giving advice about visiting their countries.Then suggest a trip within China to your partner.1.When visiting Brazil you should bring your bathing suit and your sun lotion（护肤乳）and definitely(肯定地，确切地)visit the beaches in Brazil because they are beautiful.2.In Argentina,you should visit lguazu Falls and the glaciers in the south of the country. You should also watch a tango（探戈舞，探戈舞曲）performance and in a restaurant you should order Argentine beef.It is delicious!Track1-2-OL-1A.Listen to these three conversations.What is each person doing?Circle the correct answer. Conversation1Man:next,please!Woman:Hi,here’s my ticket.Man:And where are you going today,Ms.Gregory?Woman:Berlin.Man:May I see your passport,please?Woman:sure,here your are.Man:And how many suitcases do you have?Woman:Just one.Conversation2Man:Too bad it’s our last day in New York.There’s a lot to see.Woman:I know.But at least we’re here at the Statue of Liberty.Isn’t it beautiful?Man:Yeah,it is.Hey,we need a photo.Excuse me?Man2:Yes?Man:Can you take our picture,please?Man2:Sure.Conversation3Woman:Welcome to the Ritz Carlton,Shanghai.Man:Thank you.My name is Ian Walters.I have a room for myself and my wife.Woman:Okay.Can I see a credit card and ID,please?Man:Of course.Here’s my card and my passport.Woman:Thank you.Here are your keys,Mr.Walters.Enjoy your stay.Track1-2-OL-2B.Listen plete the sentences with the correct city.Track1-2-OL-3A.Listen to some travel tips for Thailand.How many tips are mentioned?Travel tips for ThailandThailand is a nice country in Southeast Asia,with something for every visitor.There is a lot for you to discover there.But before you go,you should make a plan to help you be better prepared. Here are some tips.Firstly,the weather in Thailand is hot and humid all year,so you should pack sunglasses,T-shirts, and sandals with you.Secondly,you should buy your plane ticket early.Thailand is a very popular place for a vacation,and the planes are very full.Thirdly,the traffic in this country is very bad and people drive really fast,so you should rent a car.Another tip is that you should drink a lot of water and juice to stay cool.Finally,and this is a very important tip,you shouldn’t take photos outside in afternoon.It’s too sunny and bright!Remember these tips and you’ll have a great time there.Have fun in Thailand!Track1-2-OL-5A.Listen to the first part of a talk about the weather in some vacation spots.Then fill in the chart with information you hear.For each place,write the best time for a vacation and the reason. Watch the Weather!Most people plan their vacations very carefully.They think a lot about plane tickets,passports, and hotel reservations.But they often forget about one important thing–the weather.You should learn about the right time to visit your vacation spot.Here is some information to help you plan your next vacation.Italy.The weather is sunny all year,but it’s sometimes cold in winter.April and May are warm and beautiful.From June to September,it’s very hot.Australia.Summer here is from December to April.It sometimes rains,but the weather is usually very good.In winter,it snows a little in some places,but most of Australia isn’t very cold. Track1-2-OL-6B.Now listen to the second part of the talk.Then fill in the rest of the chart with information you hear.Hong Kong,China.The Weather is hot and very humid here a lot of the year.In July and August, it’s sometimes very windy,and there are bad storms.October and November are warm and not so humid,but in December and January,it gets very chilly sometimes.Germany.From November to April,the weather is cold,cloudy,and snowy.In spring it’s warm, but there’s a lot of rain,July and August are usually warm and sunny.India.You shouldn’t travel to India from June to September.There is a lot of rain everywhere. From November to April,after the rainy season,the weather is nice and cool.In April and May,it often gets very hot.Track1-2-OL-7A.Study the pictures of these items.Then listen to the passage.How are these five things related to each other?In Tokyo,it’s an envelope with$850,000in cash.At Florida’s Disney World,it’s a glass eye.At a hotel in England,it’s a goat and a false leg.How are all of these things similar?They are unusual things that people leave in hotel rooms,in airports,and on city streets.Irish Martino works in the Lost and Found Center at an airport in a U.S.city.“Sure,we find the usual stuff—cell phones, keys,sunglasses and wallets,”she says.“But people also forget some weird things at the airport,too.”What does Ms.Martino find?A woman’s false teeth in the bathroom.A mannequin in an airport waiting area.“How do you forget those things?”Martino wonders.Nobuo Hasuda works for the Lost and Found Center in downtown Tokyo.The Center has almost800,000items.Three hundred thousand of them are umbrellas!There are also many other things—jewelry and briefcases,snowshoes and musical instruments.Mr.Hasuda keeps the lost items for six months and two weeks.After this time,the finder can take the item.This is good luck for some people. Remember the envelope in Tokyo with$850,000?The owner did not claim it.Now the money belongs to the finder!Track1-2-OL-8B.Listen again.Then complete each sentence with the correct word or number.Unit2,Lesson BGlobal ViewpointsThe weatherJennifer:In my hometown it’s usually hot and sunny,but sometimes it rains.Dan:I grew up in central Texas where the weather is very hot.There are a lot of rainstorms,and in the wintertime it gets into the40s and50s.Dayanne:In Brazil we basically have two seasons—summer and winter.In the summer it’s very, very hot.But in the winter it’s not so cold.But we do have some rain sometimes.Alyssa:Where I live the weather changes throughout the year.There are four seasons:summer, fall,winter and spring.I don’t like the winter very much because I don’t like to be cold. Daniel:In Jamaica it’s pretty warm year round.There’s a rainy month–September.My favorite season is winter because I like winter sports,which is strange because I’m from Jamaica.What should I do?Dayanne:When visiting Brazil you should bring your bathing suit and your sun lotion and definitely visit the beaches in Brazil because they are beautiful.Dan:If you come to Texas you should visit San Antonio where the Alamo is located because it’s a historical site.Jennifer:When you visit Florida you should bring a swimming suit,sun block,and a beach towel. You should also bring lots of shorts and T-shirts.And you should visit the Everglades where you can see alligators.Alejandra:In Argentina,you should visit lguazu Falls and the glaciers in the south of the country. You should also watch a tango performance and in a restaurant you should order Argentine beef.It is delicious!City LivingAnother souvenir?Mike:Roberto,why are you bringing a sweater to Mexico City?It’s summer there,so it’s really hot,right?Roberto:It’s usually hot in the day but sometimes at night it gets chilly.Mike:Oh.Well,what about the business suit?Isn’t it a vacation?Roberto:Yes and no.I have a big meeting on Tuesday,so I’m bringing the suit.But after Tuesday, it’s vacation time!Mike:Who are all the gifts for?Roberto:Oh,my family lives in Mexico City so I’m bringing them some souvenirs from New York.Mike:And,who’s the book for?Roberto:It’s for Maria,my niece.She’s ten years old.Mike:Ten?You should get her something more fun—like a video game!Roberto:Maria is young,but she loves books.She’s really smart.Mike:Huh.What about this?Is this hers too?Roberto:Oh that?That belongs to my Dad.It’s a souvenir from his New York visit,but he forgot it.Do you think I should get him another present?Mike:Well,that already belongs to him.Hey you should get him a New York T-shirt or maybe a Yankees cap?Roberto:Good idea.I can get that at the airport.That’s it.Mike:Do you have your plane ticket and passport?Roberto:Yes.And I have my hotel information,my car rental in formation…my camera’s in my briefcase…Mike:(holding stuffed toy)Hey,whose is this?Another souvenir?Roberto:Umm…no…it’s mine.Mike:it’s yours?Roberto:It was a good-luck present from Claudia.I always travel with it.Mike:Ah…don’t be embarrassed,he’s very cute.(laughing)And I’m sure he makes a great travel partner!Track1-2-OL-9Listen to the story summary.Fill in the blanks with what you hear.Roberto is packing for a trip and Mike is helping him.Mike asks about the souvenirs that Roberto is bringing for his family.Roberto explains that book is for his niece and the small Statue of Liberty belongs to his father.Roberto says that he’s ready to go,but then Mike finds a teddy bear and asks whose it is.Roberto says that it belongs to him and explains that it was a gift from Claudia so he always travels with it.Mike says he thinks the bear makes a cute travel partner for Roberto.Unit3,Lesson ATrack1-3-1A.Listen.Circle the correct answer to complete the sentence.Ted:Hey,Mike.Whose trophies（奖品，奖杯）are these?Mike:They belong to my parents and my brother and sister.Ted:Really?Mike:Yeah.My family loves sports.Ted:I see.So,who plays basketball?Mike:My brother Tim.He’s great at it.Ted:And your sister?Mike:She’s on the swimming team at school.She’s always training--even on the weekends. Ted:What about your parents?Mike:My dad plays tennis,and my mom plays golf.Ted:And what about you,Mike?Do you play any sports?Mike:Me?No,not really.I like to surf and ski,but just for fun.Track1-3-2B.Listen again.Which sports do they play?Check the correct box or boxes.Track1-3-3B.Listen to the conversation.Underline Gina’s invitation（邀请）.Circle the words Connie uses to accept Gina’s invitation.Connie:So,Gina,are you planning to join a team or club this semester（学期）?Gina:Yeah.I want to work for the school newspaper and maybe join the tennis team. Connie:The tennis team?Gina:Uh-huh.Do you like tennis?Connie:Yes.I love it.Gina:Really?Me too.Do you want to play tennis this afternoon?Connie:Sure,I’d love to!There are tennis courts（场）near the student union（联合，工会）.Let’s play there.Track1-3-4C.Listen to two people talking about what they like to do.Then tell your partner about what you like to do.1.One of my favorite pastimes is to go to the gym.I like to go to the gym about three or four times a week.2.In my free time I enjoy hanging（悬挂，紧握着）out with some friends and going to the movies.I go to the movies at least once a week.Track1-3-OL-1A.Listen.What are Ashley and her dad talking about?Check the answer. Dad:Ashley?Ashley:Yeah,Dad!I’m in my room.I’m packing.Dad:Hi,honey.I can’t believe you’re going to college!Ashley:I know.Dad:So,what do you want to study?Ashley:Art.Dad:Art?!Come on,Ashley.Be serious.Ashley:I am serious,Dad.Dad:I think you should study business wo you can get a good job.Ashley:Business!?Dad:Yes,you’re a smart,organized young woman.It’s perfect for you.Ashley：But,Dad…there’s a lot I can do with an art degree.The business world is very competitive…Dad:I don’t know,Ashley..Ashley:Come on Dad.Let’s look at the university website.There’s more in formation there.Track1-3-OL-2B.Listen plete the sentences.Track1-3-OL-3A.Listen to a conversation between two interviewers.What are they talking bout?Circle the answer.A:I interviewed Sara Foxx.She likes sales,but wants to work part time.B:Hmm….I spoke with Jason Gray,and he wants to work at home but likes responsibility.A:Does he want to work full time?B:Yes,he does.How about Sara?A:Well,she wants to work part time,but she plans to stay at the sales position for at least two years.And she loves people.B:What does she plan to do in two years’time?A:She expects to go to grad school in the future,but she likes the job.B:Jason likes the job too.He wants to make a good salary and he loves to travel.A:Well,Sara hates to fly.It seems Jason would be the person we need.B:Unfortunately,he doesn’t have any sales experience.Track1-3-OL-4B.Now listen again.Then fill in the chart below about which descriptions are true for Sara and Jason.Check the boxes.Track1-3-OL-5A.Listen to the following famous people talking about the right personality needed for success.Do you have the right personality for these jobs?I’m Don Pierce.A good actor works very,very hard.People think that actors spend their time at a lot of parties and nightclubs,but that isn’t true.Actors spend hours--many hours--studying their lines for each movie.And you really have to understand people so that you can understand your character in the movie.I’m Janice.I think the most important thing for a good doctor is being a good listener.You have to understand people and their problems.A good doctor likes to solve problems and always wants to help his or her patients.And you can’t be impulsive--you should always be careful.Sometimes the first answer you think of isn’t the right answer.Doctors need a lot of energy,because they are usually hardworking.He,I’m Daniel.To be a success in business,you have to work well with groups of people.At the same time,you need to have strong opinions and be able to explain your opinions clearly.Good business-people always like to make new things and try new ideas.They are very organized,and they work very long hours.Track1-3-OL-6B.Now listen again.Then fill in the chart below about which things are important for the jobs listed.Check the boxes.Track1-3-OL-7C.Listen to a recording and complete the following e words from the box.A good athlete is hardworking.He or she practices for many hours before every game.Athletes should also be competitive.They should always think about their team,and how to win.Good athletes are also independent.They practice alone,even when the coach isn’t there.They are very careful about their health,and they don’t do dangerous things.And they are very serious about their sport--it it’s the most important thing in their life!Track1-3-OL-8A.Now listen to the passage about four personality types：The Dreamer,The Partner,The Thinker,and The Artist.Which personality type best describes you?The DreamerA dreamer thinks there is a“right”way to do things.This person wants to live in the“perfect world.”A Dreamer is often hardworking and organized.Many are good listeners and like to help others.Many Dreamers work as teachers,lawyers,and in leadership roles.The PartnerA Partner wants to be in a group.For this person,rules and group harmony are important.These rules keep peace in the group.Partners are often serious,careful people.Many do well as teachers, managers,police officers,and politicians.For Thinkers,understanding things is very important.They like to solve problems and make new things.Thinkers can also be competitive.They like to win.They are independent and often have very strong opinions.Many Thinkers work as scientists,inventors,politicians,and engineers.The ArtistArtists want to be free.They don’t want to follow the rules all the time.Artists like action and are often impulsive.They also like trying new things.Like Thinkers,many Artists have strong opinions.Many Artists are creative and do well as musicians,actors,fashion designers,and athletes.Track1-3-OL-9B.Listen again.Circle D for Dreamer,P for Partner,T for Thinker,or A for Artist for each sentence.Sometimes,more than one answer is possible.Unit3,Lesson BGlobal viewpointsSports and pastimesDan:One of my favorite pastimes is to go to the gym.I like to go to the gym about three or four times a week.Dayanne：In my free time I enjoy hanging out with some friends and going to the movies.I go to the movies at least once a month.Jonathan:My favorite pastime is playing drums because it helps clear my mind and I try to play as often as I can.Miyuki:One of my favorite pastimes is going to a coffee shop to hang out with friends.And some of my roommates like to run or go to the gym.Daniel:I like snowboarding a lot.I go snowboarding every two weeks except on vacation I go snowboarding every day.Agnes：My favorite pastime is swimming.I go to the pool twice a week with a friend of mine.And, I just like the water so for me it’s the best sport to do.Alyssa：I like to play the piano,I like to go see concerts and when it’s nice outside I like to go hiking.Woo Sung:I like to play basketball,tennis,and football.I play basketball twice a week.I play tennis three times a month and football once a month.Gian:I love to play basketball.I’m very competitive and very hardworking.When I play,I play really strong defense.Jennifer：I don’t really like team sports.I prefer individual activities.I’m very independent.City LivingI’m very athletic!Claudia:That looks so fun!I want to play.。

新世纪大学英语视听说Unit4 PPT与答案

Lesson A An ideal date
Vocabulary Focus
Lesson B Online dating
An eligible bachelor
Adam wasn’t exactly eager to join our show to find his future wife. In fact, he was very reluctant to try something unusual. “I’m usually in control … I’m used to calling the shots. And, my last girlfriend cheated on me. I didn’t want to relive that experience on TV.”
“Our date wasn’t exactly what I wanted to do. As the sun set, we watched some fireworks. Later we lit a bonfire and roasted marshmallows. We hit it off right away, but unfortunately I got a stomachache from the marshmallows!”
Lesson A An ideal date
Vocabulary Focus
Lesson B Online dating
An eligible bachelor
THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS
Channel 3 @ 8pm
THE WORLD’S BEST CATCH
Read these highlights from Adam’s first dates with these women! Who will Adam pick for his second date? Watch tonight and find out!

全新版大学进阶英语视听说教程第1册--Unit4听力文本

Unit 4 FASHIONPART II LISTENING AND SPEAKINGLESSON A Global fashionLISTENINGScriptThe woman in the London photo is wearing a short black and white skirt, black shoes, and a black scarf. She’s carrying an orange handbag. The man walking nearby is wearing a dark suit.Look at the two young people in the photo of Tokyo. The boy on the left is wearing a black shirt, black pants, and a lot of makeup on his face. The girl is wearing a long black coat. Both of them are wearing black boots.The American teenagers in the photo of New York are wearing blue jeans, and T-shirts. The boys are all wearing caps, too.The first stop on our global tour is London, one of the world’s fashion capitals. The man and woman pictured here are in the city’s business district. Many people in this area dress stylishly.From England, we go to New York City—hip hop fashion started here. Hip hop fashion was first popular in the nineteen eighties, but this style is now common all over the world.From New York City, we go next to Tokyo. The two young people in the photo are from Japan, but the style they’re wearing is originally from the U.K.These people don’t wear this style to work, but they do on the weekends.1. global tour 环球之旅2. business district商业区3. all over the world全世界4. wear this style穿成这种风格CONVERSATIONScriptA: I love your jacket.B: Thanks.A: Is it new?B: Yeah, I bought it on Saturday.A: It looks great.B: Thanks!LESSON B Smart ClothesListening 1ScriptScientists and clothing designers at Cornell University in the United States are working on fashion’s next big thing: “wearable technology.”These clothes do many different things, and some already exist. For example, Juan Hinestroza, a scientist from Colombia, is making shirts, pants, dresses, and other clothing items. Some of these clothes warm or cool your body when the weather changes. Others change color and style. A third type never gets dirty. We can use less water, says Hinestroza, if we don’t wash clothes all the time.Other scientists and designers are working together to protect people from malaria. Frederick Ochanda, a scientist from Kenya, is making a special suit to stop malaria. The clothes have a chemical inside that stops mosquitoes. Matilda Ceesay, a clothing designer from Gambia, is working with Ochanda to make the suit fashionable. This is important, she says, because the clothes must look good or no one will buy and wear them. Scientists need to work with fashion designers so the clothes are both comfortable and stylish.1.work on从事……工作2.wearable technology可穿戴技术3.protect people from malaria保护人们免受疟疾侵害Listening 2ScriptM: What are you doing?F: I’m reading about Google Glass.M: What’s that?F: It’s a kind of wearable technology from Google. Here’s a photo.M: Hmmm. So, it’s a pair of glasses?F: No. It looks like a pair of glasses, but it’s really a computer. You wear it.M: So what does it do?F: A lot of things. You can surf the Web, take photos, and make or watch video. It’s kind of like your phone, but you can’t call people.M: But if you’re wearing it, how do you take a photo?F: You say, “Take a photo” and it does it. Same with video.M: Sounds cool. And you can surf the Web, too?F: Yeah, and then you see a page in front of you.M: Amazing.F: I guess, but I don’t think I’d like to wear them.M: Why not?F: It looks weird, not stylish at all.M: Yeah, the style isn’t great, but I still like it.1.kind of有点儿；稍微2.Same with video.录像也同样操作。

新世纪大学英语视听说4听力原文

UNIT 1Takeshi: Man, look at that! In NewYork there ’s always something being built.And everything goes up so quickly , you never know what’s going tobe around next week.Roberto: Yeah, but on the other hand, sometimes I wonder about overcrowding.Maybe they need to start building down more.Roberto: Yeah, it’s when you build underground instead of aboveground.Takeshi: Nah, that’s too much like living in a cave. I love the skyscrapers!Roberto: True. And some of the first ones were built right here in NewYork City.Takeshi: That’s right! You know, I wonder what New York looked like before all these buildings popped up.Roberto: I don’t know, but I’d like to see this one when it’s finished. Takeshi: Yeah. I’ll bet it’ll be something fantastic!Roberto: Maybe , what do you think it’s going to look like?Takeshi: I don’t know , but you know what? I’m going to remember what it looked like.Roberto: What are you talking about? And why are you taking pictures? There’s nothing there.Takeshi: OK. You know how some people get famous because they havepictures of movie stars or performers before they make it big?Roberto: Yeah?Takeshi: Well, some buildings and architectural structures get to be famoustoo, like theEiffel Tower or the Empire State Building , right?Roberto: Yeah, and ,? There’s nothing here!Takeshi: Right! But there will be. Someday this very spot may become reallywell-known—like maybe it ’ll be some incredible hotel tha t the richand famous stay at. And I ’ll be the only one with pictures of it beforeit was built. Cool, huh?Roberto: Uh , you are too much. Hey, let’s ask this guy what your “famous”building’s going to be. (to passing construction worker ) Excuse us,can you tell us what this is going to be when it’s finished? Maybea fancy hotel or something?Construction worker: Fancy hotel? (laughs ) No, this isn ’t going to be a hotel.It ’s going to be a parking garage.Roberto: A parking garage. Uh , huh. Thanks.Takeshi: Well , maybe , someone rich and famous will park here.UNIT 2Prof. Morgan: Good. So change the first part and make those corrections andyour paper will be great.Tara: OK. Thanks for all your help, Professor Morgan. I ’ll e-mail my paper to you later today.Prof. Morgan: You know, technology is amazing. In high school I used to writemy term papers on a typewriter.Tara: It must have taken a long time to write a paper on a typewriter.Prof. Morgan: Well, I was pretty fast, but I made some mistakes. Actually,the typewriters weren’t that bad. Now, as for the first computers ,oh my gosh!Tara: What do you mean?Prof. Morgan: The first computers were so unreliable. They used to crash allthe time. And they were not as affordable or as fast as they are now.Tara: Mine’s pretty fast, but not as fast as some of the newer, more expensive ones.Prof. Morgan: I know! And nowadays, almost everyone has a computer. In those days, nobody had their own computer. We used to use the ones at theuniversity.Prof. Morgan: Yeah, that ’s all we had. I ’ll never forget, one spring,during final exams. Everybody was working on their term papers, and theelectricity went out!Tara: So? No big deal , laptops have batteries ,Prof. Morgan: Yes, but remember, in those days we didn ’t have laptops. If your computer crashed, you lost everything.Tara: Everything?Prof. Morgan: Everything. We used to lose information all the time, but thattime it was terrible. Everybody lost their papers that afternoon ,including me.Tara: What did you do?Prof. Morgan: I went back to the good, old-fashioned way.Tara: You mean typewriters?Prof. Morgan: Nope. I used something more affordable, portable, reliable,disposable, something that always worked.Tara: What was that?Prof. Morgan: (holds up pencil and paper) The first word processor.UNIT 3Takeshi: So, what are today’s headlines?Mike: I don’t know. I’m reading the important stuff like my horoscope and the entertainment section. Hey! Look at this! James Hammond is playingat CBGB’s tonight!Takeshi: James Hammond. Isn ’t he that famous blues guitarist? The guy with the silver guitar and the long, black hair?Mike: No, that ’s Kevin Diamond. James Hammondis th e singer. He has short spiky hair, he always wears that really cool white suit ,Takeshi: I know him—he’s great! Let’s go!Mike: Ah, man! It’s sold out!Takeshi: Oh. (sees someone across the room) Hey, look , that’s Anna , Anna Markovich.Mike: What?Takeshi: Over there.Mike: The one sitting down? Wearing the pink shirt?Takeshi: No. The really pretty one with the long hair and glasses. (waves )You know her. She lives in our building. She’s a journalist. She writes all themusic reviews for The Village Voice .Mike: Well, what are you waiting for? Go over there and ask her if she canget us some tickets for tonight!Takeshi: Are you kidding? I can ’t do that. I hardly know her! (Mike scowls) Well,maybe I can ,Takeshi: (approaches Anna ) Uh , hi, Anna! H ow are you?Anna: Oh, hi, Takeshi. I’m great! What’s up?Takeshi: Not much. So, you still , uh , writing for The Village Voice ?Anna: Yeah.“Dedicated Music Reviewer” —that’s me. As a matter of fact,I ’m reviewing a show tonight, James Hammond.Takeshi: James Hammond! I love him! My roommate and I were just talking about how much we’d like to see that show.Anna: Really? Actually, I’ve got two tickets.Takeshi: Two tickets? That’d be great!Anna: Terrific. It’s a date! You and I can go together. Meet me o utside our building at seven, OK?Takeshi: OK.Anna: See you then!Takeshi: See you tonight.Anna: Bye.Mike: Well? Did she have any tickets?Takeshi: Yeah. We ’re leaving at seven ,Mike: Fantastic man! I mean , we’re not going to have a lot of time. We( ’ve) got to go home, we(’ve) got to get changed , we(’ve) got to shower ,Takeshi: Uh , Mike? I meant Anna and I are leaving at seven.Mike: Oh.Takeshi: Somehow, I got a ticket—and a date with , Anna Markovich.Mike: You ’re kidding me! That’s great!Takeshi: You don’t mind if I go without you?Mike: Nah, don ’t worry about it. There’re plenty of concerts, but there’s only one Anna Markovich! Besides, I have more important things to do. (holdsup newspaper )Ms. Li: Hi,I ’m Yvonne Li.Welcome.Claudia: Hi, Claudia Oliveira.Ms. Li: Please have a seat. Thanks very much for coming in. Did you bring yourr ésumé?Ms. Li: Great. Thanks. First let me tell you a little bit about the job. We’re looking for someone to sell our new software product internationally.The job requires flexibility, independence, and most importantly, apleasant manner with customers.Claudia: I agree , that ’s important. I ’ve worked in sales for years and have always tried to really listen to my customers to find out what they need.I think I’m really good at that.Ms. Li: That’s great. So tell me a little bit about your experience withsoftware programs.Claudia: Well, I’ve trained people how to use a similar software product for the past two years at my current job, so I really feel I know the productand customer needs.Ms. Li: Hmm , interesting, and your sales experience?Claudia: I’ve been with my present company for three years and in my present position since last year. I n that time, I ’ve been named salesperson of the monththree times, and have taken top sales awards several times aswell.Ms. Li: Impressive ,Claudia: I’m also taking graduate courses right now in marketing. I feel itreally helps meunderstand the market better, especially the competition. Ms. Li: You’ve been very busy, Ms. Oliveira!Well, thanks very much for coming in. We ’ll bein touch.Ms. Li: Hey, Bill, I just interviewed a womanfor that software sales position. Mr. Howard: How did it go?Ms. Li: Very well.Mr. Howard: Do you think she’s right for the job?Ms. Li: I think so. She has a high energy level and a lot of experience.Mr. Howard: OK. Let’s offer her the job.Ms. Li: Great.Tara: Hello?Ms. Li: Hello, Claudia Oliveira, please.Tara: She can ’t come to the phone right now. May I take a message?Ms. Li: Yes, please tell her Yvonne Li called.Tara: OK.Claudia: (enters from bedroom) Comeon. We’re going to be late for our aerobicsTara: Oh, by the way there was a phone call from some womancalled , Yvonne , Yvonne something , (door closes)Claudia: (Opens door and runs for phone) Ah!UNIT 5Takeshi: By the way Mike, thanks a lot for helping me out with this. I can’t believe Tara got sick!And on the day of my first real commercial shoot.Can you believe it?Mike: Don ’t worry about it. It’s going to be great , especially since you have a“lovely assistant” like me.Takeshi: Right , there, that should do it. Got your signs?Mike: Check!Takeshi:Ready Mr. Howard? (Mr. Howard nods ) And rolling,OK ,“Furniture Showroom” commercial — take one.Mr. Howard: Hello there!My nameis John Howard, president of Furniture Showroom, and I ’m here to tell you why we’re one of the most successfulfurniture stores around.The keys to our success are excellentquality,great design,and affordable prices.And who are these keysfor? Why for you—our customers! And that’s why I’m here todayto show you some of our premier pieces. Like this sleek and stylishlounge chair. All our loungers are covered in 100% genuine leather,and built with solid steel-frame construction. Take a look at that—talk about well-made. Or take a look at this Super Sleeper Sofa,why it ’s one of the most comfortable sofas you’ll ever lay yourhead on!It ’s true!See for yourself!(Mike lies down on sofa ) Youknow, folks, Furniture Showroom is not one of those flyby- nightoperations —“here today,gone tomorrow. ” Our companywas foundedin1982 with only three hard-working employees: my wife,my son, andme. Here at Furniture Showroom, we really pride ourselves in givingyou the best product at the right price!So come on down to FurnitureShowroom and take a look at our , (interrupted by Mike’s snore) Tara: Hey, what happened to that TV commercial?The one I couldn ’t do because I was sick?Takeshi: You mean the one where Mike fell asleep on my first paying client?I just sent in the tape last week. Who , who knows what’ll happen. Mike: Look, I said I was sorry. Plus that couch wa s really comfortable , Takeshi:(phone rings)Hello?This is.Oh, hello,Mr. Howard! Yeah ,uh- huh , OK , great! Thank you!Tara: Well?Takeshi: They loved it. They just booked me for another five commercials! Mr.Howard said that the big guy who fell asleep on the couch was the bestpart!Mike: Well, you know what this calls for, don’t you?Takeshi: Yeah , an apology.Mike: No, an encore! (jumps on sofa。

新视界大学英语视听说教程第一册听力原文

Unit 1 A new startInside viewConversation 1Porter Good afternoon.Janet Good afternoon.Porter New student?Janet Yes.Porter Welcome to Hertford College.Janet Thank you.Porter Can I have your family name, please?Janet Yes, it's Li.Porter Er, L-double E?Janet No, L-I.Porter And what's your first name, Ms Li?Janet Janet.Porter Janet Li... ah yes, there you are. Here are your keys.Janet Where's my room?Porter You're in Staircase 6 Room 5.Janet Who am I sharing with?Porter Nobody. You have your own room. Er...there's a Ms Santos in the room next to you.Janet Oh. My own room? In China we usually have several people in a dormitory. Porter Well, here you don't have to share with anyone.Janet Thank you Sir.Porter No need to call me sir, Ms Li. Everyone calls me Stewart.Janet Please call me Janet!Porter OK, Janet, um, can you just sign for your keys, please?Conversation 2Kate Hi, have you just arrived too?Janet Yes!Kate I guess we're neighbours. My name's Kate Santos.Janet I'm Janet Li. Where are you from?Kate From New York. How about you?Janet I'm from Anshan in China.Kate Is Janet your real name?Janet No, it's my English name. My Chinese name is Li Hui. Is Kate your full name? Kate No, it's short for Catherine.Janet So do I call you Catherine or Kate?Kate Everyone calls me Kate.Janet Nice to meet you.Kate OK, Janet. See you later.Janet Bye!Conversation 3Kate Hey! This is awesome! Look at the size of this dining hall.Janet Is this where we have all our meals?Kate I guess.Mark You just arrived?Girls Yes!Mark Me too. By the way, I'm Mark. Nice to meet you.Kate Hi, I'm Kate.Mark Hi Kate, I guess you're from the States.Kate Right! How can you tell? You're British, huh?Mark Yes, I'm from London. And you are ...?Janet I'm Li Hui. I'm from China. But you can call me Janet.Mark Hi Janet. Welcome to England. What are you reading?Janet English.Mark How about you, Kate?Kate My major is law. And you?Mark I'm studying PPE.Kate That's a special Oxford subject, isn't it?Outside viewJulie My name's Julie Dearden, and I'm the Director of International Programmes here at Hertford College.Eugene My name's Eugene Berger, I studied here in Oxford for four years er, studying modern languages at Somerville College.Julie Oh, there are many Oxford traditions. Oxford is a very old university, the oldest English-speaking university in the, in the world. And so there are many traditions which are associated with the colleges, with the times of the year, and with sport, and with eating, for example.Eugene Each college is very different um, from um, the others, and it has its own character. Some colleges are very conservative, and some are much more liberal and have a tradition of um, kind of liberal politics. But there are also some specific traditions.Julie Formal Hall is when we all eat together here in college, the professors and the students. Usually it takes places at seven o'clock in the evening, and the professors sit on high table which is the table over here, and the students sit on common table, which are the tables here. But everybody eats together. It's a very beautiful evening because there are, there's a special meal and we eat by candlelight.Eugene I think er, the traditions that make Oxford so unique are firstly the Oxford Union and er, secondly, May Day. The Oxford Union being a debating society where speakers come from all around the world to address the students and even allow themselves to be questioned by the students, making it a very interesting forum.Julie My favourite is er, May Day. And May Day is the first day of May, and we havea tradition called May Morning, and on May Morning everybody gets up veryearly and the students have a celebration. There is a choir which sings on top of the tower at Magdalen College and all the people of the town and all the students go to listen to the singing. So it's very nice.Eugene The tradition that er, was most important to me was probably Summer Eights.I was a rower. And Summer Eights is a rowing competition, held in May in thesummer term. And in this competition, each college is trying to improve its place which it won the previous year and gradually work its way up the river.Julie When the students take exams, they must go to a special building and it's called Examination Schools. And also they must wear a special uniform, so they wear E.gown like mine, a black gown, and they wear a white shirt, arid the men wear awhite tie and black trousers. The women wear a white shirt and a black skirt or black trousers. And they must wear this uniform, which has a Latin name - sub fuse — and they must wear this uniform in order to take their examinations. Eugene I think the Oxford traditions lend character to the place and it's such an old institution, it should have traditions, but they can be very inconvenient. For example, sub fuse. This is the uniform that we are required according to the university rules, to wear.Julie They also wear flowers in their buttonholes, and those flowers are carnations.And they wear different colours, the students wear different coloured flowers for different examinations. So when you take your first exam you wear a white flower, and when you take your second exam you wear a pink flower, and when you take your final examination you wear a red carnation.Eugene So we have to dress up in a full black suit, starched collar, white bow tie and carry a mortarboard. And to write an exam in the summer heat whilst wearing all that which you're not allowed to take off is um, uncomfortable.Julie I really like the Oxford traditions, I think it's part of our history, and part of um, being a student or a teacher here at Oxford University.Unit 2 Food for thoughtInsideviewConversation 1Kate: Oh, this looks nice.Mark: Cool.Waitress: Good afternoon, table for three? Come this way.Mark: Let's have a look at the menu.Mark: Thank you.Janet: Thank you.Waitress: The specials are on the board.Kate: So, what sorts of food do you like, Janet?Janet: Well, I like spicy food. And I'm not very fond of raw food! What would you recommend?Mark: Why don't you try the chicken curry? That's nice and spicy.Janet: What's in it?Mark: Chicken cooked in tomatoes and onions with Indian spices.Janet: I'll try it. Do we all choose a selection of dishes to share or only one dish per person?Mark: Usually one dish per person.Kate: Or the moussaka looks good.Janet: What's it made with?Kate: It's made with lamb and eggplant. It's a Greek dish.Janet: How is it cooked?Kate: It's baked in the oven.Janet: Mm, that sounds good too.Kate: And as a starter?Janet: What's minestrone soup?Mark: It's an Italian soup with vegetables and pasta. It's delicious!Janet: OK, I'll have that.Kate: Waitress?Waitress: What can I get for you?Kate: Well, for the starter, can we have two minestrone soups, and for the main course, one moussaka and one curry, please. What about you, Mark?Mark: I'll have the prawns with garlic and the chilli con carne. And could you bring us some water, please?Waitress: OK.Mark: Thank you.Waitress: Thanks.Janet: What's chilli con carne?Mark: It's a spicy Mexican dish with beef and beans. It's very hot!Conversation 2Janet: That was great! Except I don't like cold water. I usually drink hot water. Kate: Hot water? We never drink hot water except with tea. Let's have a dessert. What would you like, Janet?Janet: Any suggestions?Kate: Well, why don't you try the apple strudel? It's an Austrian dish. It's made with apple, pastry and spices.Janet: No, I'm not so keen on pastry. ...What's a chocolate brownie?Mark: It's a kind of chocolate cake.Janet: How is it made?Kate: It's made with flour, eggs and butter...Mark: And lots of chocolate!Kate: You'll love it.Janet: What kind of ice cream is there?Kate: I'll ask ... Excuse me ... What flavor ice cream do you have?Waitress: Strawberry, vanilla and chocolate.Janet: I'll just have a fruit salad, I think.Mark: And Kate, what are you going to have?Kate: Same for me.Mark: Could you bring us two fruit salads, and a chocolate brownie?Waitress: Sure.Unit 3 Learning to thinkInside viewConversation 1Mark Hi, what're you doing?Janet Oh, nothing much ... Well, I'm just doing this quiz here in the newspaper. Mark Let's have a look then.Janet Here. It's called, "How much do you know about memory?" I've just done it.Do you want to have a go?Mark OK, might as well. I'm not busy.Janet Right. Look, I'll read the statements. Then you have to answer "true" or "false".Ready?Mark Yea.Janet OK. Physical exercise improves your memory. True or false?Mark True, I suppose. It sounds like the right answer.Janet You're right, exercise does improve your memory. Next statement: 30 per cent of people have a visual memory.Mark That sounds about right. True?Janet No, wrong, I'm afraid. In fact, 60 per cent of people have a visual memory. Mark Really? Actually, I've got a pretty good memory.Janet Have you? OK ... Next one ... When you're tired, it's more difficult to remember things.Mark That's true, obviously. I can't remember a thing when I'm tired.Janet Correct! If you do one activity for a long time, your memory will improve. Mark I'm not sure ... True?Janet Actually, it's false.Mark Oh!Janet Eating fruit and vegetables can improve your memory.Mark I read something in The Times about that. True.Janet True, it says here.Mark Oh, no! I've got a lecture. I'd forgotten. I'd better get going!Janet Oh, Mark! What a good memory you have!Conversation 2Kate You're looking a bit down, Janet. What's up?Janet Well... I'm finding studying at Oxford quite hard.Kate You're telling me! There's so much work!Janet It's not the amount of work - but everything's so different. In China, generally we have large classes, we don't have tutorials. And mostly, our teacher tells us what we should do. So I'm not used to asking questions or discussing things. I find it difficult.Kate You have to memorize a lot, don't you?Janet Yes, but I'm good at that.Kate You're lucky. There's so much to remember studying law! I have difficulty sometimes, I really do.Janet Yes, well, we've been trained to do that. But we don't have so much training in critical thinking.Kate What do you mean by critical thinking?Janet Let me think ... I think it's giving your opinion and then justifying it.Kate Yes, I suppose that's what our teachers have always encouraged us to do.Janet I am getting better at it, I suppose.Kate Hey! How about this? Let's pretend I'm your tutor. I'll make a statement. Your task is to examine it and then ask questions.Janet OK.Kate Everyone is capable of learning a second language. Go on, ask a question! Janet Why do you say that?Kate That's what the research tells us. Now ask another one.Janet Can you give an example of some research?Kate Um ... No! Look, I'm starving and I can't think at all when I'm hungry. Outside viewPart 1Teacher Good morning, class.Students Good morning.Teacher What we're going to do today is start off looking at mind maps or mind mapping. Now have any of you heard about mind maps before?Students Yes ... No ...Teacher Yes. Some of you have, some of you haven't. OK. Have any of you actually used mind maps in the past?Students No ...Teacher No? OK. Who can tell me what a mind map is?Student 1 It's a way of thinking.Teacher It is a way of thinking. Mind maps are diagrams which help us to generate ideas, and also to organize or structure our ideas related to a topic. What I'd like to do next is look at some of the uses or the reasons for using mind maps. What are some of the reasons for using mind maps?Student 2 To make a list?Teacher To make a list? Yes. We could say to brainstorm ideas. Everyone contributes then-ideas as many ideas as quickly as possible, from everyone in a shorter time, er, as, as we can manage. OK, brainstorming is one of the most important um, um, uses of mind maps. What might be another use or another reason for using mind maps?Student 3 It can help me take notes in the class.Teacher OK, for the note-taking, a very good reason. Mind maps help us to get an overview or a, a quick understanding about a subject. By using mind maps to collect the main ideas from what the teacher says, you can keep a, a very general understanding of a topic and understand connections quite easily and um, quickly.What are some other uses of mind maps?Student 4 Preparing for exams?Teacher OK. Preparing for exams. That's a, a very good reason. We might call this, er, revision. Before an exam, after having studied for many, many days or even weeks, you might want to capture the, the, the very general understanding about the subject. Are there any other uses that you can think of for mind mapping? Student 5 We can also use it for finding answers.Teacher For finding answers. That's, that's a very good, good answer. We could call this problem-solving. We can use mind maps to, to see other possible alternatives, or options to, to, to solve a problem. OK. Next, I'd like us to talk about some of the advantages or the benefits of using mind maps instead of just writing everything on a piece of paper. One of the most obvious advantages, as you can see, is that mind maps are very visual. They give us um, almost a picture, a, a different perspective in terms of a picture, or a diagram of understanding information or understanding connected ideas, which is very helpful for people who like to learn from a different way. Are there any other advantages that you can think of for mind mapping?Student 4 It lists the main points.Teacher They do. They do list the main points. We could call this um, a quick summary. As you can see, we have main ideas throughout our mind map, not long texts. And in this way, it helps us to grasp the, the key ideas and the key connections for mind maps or for our given subject. Are there any other advantages you can think of?Student 1 To think creatively.Teacher To think creatively. That's, that's a very good point. We could call this creative thinking. And what we mean here is basically thinking outside of the box or thinking laterally. Mind maps are illogical and by being illogical they encourage us to think creatively, you might say.Part2Teacher Next, I'd like us to think about aspects of design or constructing mind maps.So far we have completed three quarters of our mind map about mind maps. And then I'd just like you to have a look at this mind map and tell me what some of the most noticeable or striking features are that we can talk about.Student 2 There is a centre.Teacher There is a centre. There is what we call a central word, a central word or a phrase. It might also be a sentence or a question. You might have that in the centre of the board and your related thoughts spiraling or radiating out. What else do you notice about the design of this mind map?Student 1 There are only words, not sentences.Teacher Exactly. There are many what we call key words as they capture the main thought of, of an issue rather than a long sentence or, or a passage. This helps us to concentrate on the main issues and find connections between these issues as well. What other aspects of design do you notice here?Student 5 It looks like a tree.Teacher It does look like a tree because it has branches. By having branches, it shows how, um, thinking is radiating out or spiraling out from key ideas or central ideas to key words to sub-words and, and so forth. Are there any other aspects of design which you notice in this particular map?Student 2 You used a lot of colours.Teacher I did. I perhaps use too many colours. I have used different colour to show the different key words or different aspects of mind mapping. You might like to use different colours to highlight different sections of a mind map or key information. Or you may, you may choose to have it all in one colour. It's very much a personal choice, depending on how you like to, to think and, and plan your thinking. You might also like to use images or pictures related to some of the key words. Or you might even use symbols. We'll put a question mark because this again is a personal choice and how you like to design your mind maps. For example, I might choose to use a thought bubble as a symbol, highlighting or identifying my central phrase, mind maps. This could be a, a feature of my own mind maps. Whenever I design a mind map, I highlight my central thought usinga speech bubble symbol.Listening inPassage 1Interviewer With us today is Martin Downes, a carpenter, who's 51. A year ago, Martin had a stroke. But he's been lucky enough to make a full recovery from it.Can you tell us how it all began, Martin?Martin I'm very happy to - not that I remember much at all. I was at a customer's house, building a cupboard, and the next thing I knew, I woke up in hospital with people in white coats bending over me.Interviewer It must have been very frightening.Martin It was. But what was really frightening was that I couldn't speak. I couldn't say a word. And I couldn't understand much that people said to me.Interviewer How awful!Martin Yeah! I don't know what would have happened to me if I hadn't had my family. But they were there for me, they really were. I had something called aphasia, where the part of your brain gets damaged that affects your speech and language. But they started treatment for the condition almost immediately. This speech and language therapist came to see me every day for 12 weeks. They mademe do all these exercises.Interviewer What kind of exercises?Martin I had to match words and pictures and say their names. You see, I'd also forgotten the names of a lot of things. She had this thing called a word board and I could point to words and phrases on it that I wanted to say. I had to repeat words up to 20 times - boy, it was hard, so hard.Interviewer Could you say anything to begin with?Martin I could say three words. "Hi", "Yes" and "No". That was all. And there were a lot of words I couldn't understand -1 had to learn their meanings all over again. Interviewer It must have been very frustrating.Martin It was, but I was determined to get better. I was in hospital for three and a half months. When I got home I got a special computer programme that I worked with every day. And slowly my language came back to me. It was a struggle, a big struggle. I had to learn to read and write again too.Interviewer Why do you think that you were able to recover completely? It's not that common, is it?Martin I was lucky. I was given the right drug at the right time. And I had 12 weeks of therapy, five days a week. That's very important, apparently.Interviewer And now that you're better how do you feel about your life?Martin What can I say? I'm just grateful to have my life back.Passage 2Interviewer In 1907 an Italian educator called Maria Montessori opened a school in Rome that taught young children using methods that were very different from traditional teaching. Today, the Montessori method, as it's known, is used in nursery schools in countries such as America, Canada, Britain and Germany.Recent research shows that children educated at a Montessori nursery do better later on at school than other children in all subjects. We asked two Montessori teachers, Claudia Rosella and Sarah Harrington, to explain what makes their nursery school different. Sarah...Sarah I think the first thing to say is that a Montessori classroom is very quiet, very clean. Everything stays in the same place. So the children are calm and quiet as a result.Interviewer So they're not encouraged to be noisy.Sarah No, definitely not...Interviewer Claudia?Claudia Yes, the classroom's very important. Another important principle is that children direct their own learning. They choose what they want to do. Interviewer So the teacher doesn't tell the child what to do?Sarah Not at all. While a child is doing an activity we observe them. Then we work with the child for a short time and then leave them to work on their own. Interviewer That sounds excellent. And what about your equipment? It's often made of wood, isn't it?Sarah Yes, and a piece of equipment is often designed for one activity only. Claudia Right. It's so that the child can see if they're getting something right or wrong.Interviewer So they don't need the teacher so much"?Sarah That's right. Another Montessori principle is the importance of physical activity. Children learn by doing, so when they're learning to read, for example, the letters are made of sandpaper so that children can feel the shape of the letter.Interviewer Do you think there are disadvantages with Montessori methods? Claudia Yes, there are. Maria Montessori didn't understand how important it is for children to use their imagination. If she was alive today, she would recognize that.But still, the fact is, her methods are very successful.Unit3 Face to faceInside viewConversation 1Kate Oh, I must make a quick call.Jacky Hello, Jacky Gordon speaking.Kate Hello, can I speak to Abbie, please?Jacky I'll see if she's in, can you hold on?Kate Sure.Jacky Hello? She's out, I'm afraid. Can I give her a message - er ... or I can ask her to call you back?Kate Could you ask her to call me back?Jacky Sure. Who's calling?Kate Kate Santos.Jacky Kate Santos, OK. Does Abbie have your number?Kate Yes, she does.Jacky I'll tell her you called.Kate Thanks.Janet Abbie? I know a girl called Abbie. She reads English, doesn't she?Kate Yes, how do you know her?Janet She has a tutorial just after me so we chat a bit. We get on really well.Kate Yes, everyone likes Abbie. I think it's because she's really interested in people - she's a very good listener. She should be, she works for Nightline.Janet Nightline?Kate Oh, I haven't told you, I've joined it.Janet What is it? I've never heard of it.Kate Look, I've got a leaflet about it.Janet So...Kate It's a university helpline for students who are having problems. I'm training to be one of the people they can call to talk to.Janet You mean, you're a volunteer?Kate Yes.Janet Oh, that's great, Kate.Conversation 2Abbie Hi, Abbie speaking.Kate Hi, Abbie, it's Kate Santos.Abbie Hi! I'm sorry not to have called you back. I've got a lot on at the moment.How's things?Kate Fine. I just wanted to let you know I won't be able to come to the next training session.Abbie Um ... It's quite an important session. Oh, can you hold on a moment. There's someone at the door.…Abbie Hi, I'm sorry, look, can I call you back later?Kate Sure. What time?Abbie Is three o'clock OK?Kate Three's fine.Abbie OK, I'll call you then. Speak soon.Kate Bye.Abbie Bye.…Kate Abbie's my Nightline trainer.Janet You're saying she's your Nightline trainer! But she's still a student.Kate Well, experienced students train new students, that's the way it works.Janet Oh, I see.Kate It's great! At the moment, she's training us in listening skills.Janet Listening skills? What do you mean, listening skills?Kate Um ... The ability to really listen to someone and make them feel you're listening. It's very important.Janet I've never thought about that before.Kate Yes, for example, one thing you can do is listen carefully and then repeat what someone says but maybe a little differently.Janet So what you're saying is, repeat what someone says but maybe not the exact same words?Kate Yes. You see, when you do that, you check you've understood and you show them you're really listening.Janet So they know you've really heard them.Kate Very good, Janet. I can see you've got it already! Hi,... how's it going?Outside viewVoice-over It's the most popular means of communication in the 21st century.Nobody writes letters any more, especially young people. They all use text messaging instead. Officially called SMS - short message service - text messaging is slow to enter, and you can only key in 160 characters. So why is it such a success? The first text message was sent in 1992, but texting only became commercially available in 1995. It has grown incredibly quickly since then. Just look at the graph. In 1999, the number of texts sent reached one billion. Over the next three years, it grew to 20 billion! So people have now sent billions of texts, and the number continues to rise. It isn't difficult to see why it quickly became part of youth culture.Emily I use it every day. I don't call a lot of people on it. I just use it for text messages because it's easy and quick to send things and arrange things by text.Heidi Mainly to friends. Sometimes it's useful to get information for work as well.You know, if people want to give you contact numbers or things like that, it's easier than phoning.Andy I've had my mobile phone for about three years. I mostly use it for just texting my mates and arranging sort of social meetings with them.Alice I like texting. I don't really talk much on it except just to make arrangements but texting's the biggest thing I do.Male I probably text message about ten, 15 times a day.Alice Usually, I don't know, about ten. Ten to 15. Fifteen maybe to 20.Voice-over It isn't just young people who use texting. Companies use it too - for advertising and promotion. For example, the Orange telephone network has run atext message promotional campaign since April 2004. People text a special number on a Wednesday and receive a discount voucher by text. They show this message to any one of 450 cinemas in Britain and get two tickets for the price of one. Why Wednesday? Wednesday has always been the worst day of the week for cinemas. Since the campaign started, cinema attendance has risen on Wednesdays by nearly ten per cent. And, of course, TV uses text message voting to decide lots of things. Texting has been one of the most successful inventions for years.Unit 4 Love , actuallyInside viewConversation 1Kate Hi, Becky, how's it going?Becky Good!Mark Guys, look, can you help me with a problem?Janet Yes, of course.Mark The thing is, there's this girl I really like called Jenny Sparks. She's a Fresher, realty stunning, reads history. I know her name because someone pointed her out to me, but I've never actually spoken to her. Do either of you know her?Kate No.Janet No, I don't know her. Mark, how can you like her if you haven't met her?Kate It's because she's absolutely gorgeous, Janet.Mark That's right! I want to ask her out, but first I've got to meet her. Got any suggestions?Becky Guys! You want to order?Mark Sorry.Kate Three cappuccinos?Becky Sure.Janet Do you know anyone who knows her? You could ask them to introduce you. Mark No, I don't, that's the problem.Kate Are you matchmaking, Janet?Janet What's matchmaking?Kate Making introductions between people who might like each other. We don't do that here. How about just walking up to her and saying Hi? Why don't you do that?Mark No.Kate Why not?Mark I'm not usually shy, but - she's so ... you know ...!Janet Oh, Mark!Kate Just believe in yourself, Mark. You're a great guy!Janet I understand Mark completely.Kate Well, it's the only way he's going to get to talk to her.Mark OK, I'll give it a try.Becky Solved the Jenny problem yet? ,Girls Thank you.Janet You'll be fine. Mark. She'll like him, won't she, Becky?Becky Of course she will!Conversation 2Mark Hey, guess what, guys, I've got a date with Jenny.。

新世纪大学英语(第二版)视听说教程1(3rd Edition)unit4电子教案(答案)

More changes
Possible suggestions
make more friends
go out more
be more independent
try new things
find a girlfriend / boyfriend
go traveling by yourself
buy a computer
Unit 1 New Friends, New Faces Unit 2 Vacation! Unit 3 All About You Unit 4 Change Unit 5 Around the World Unit 6 Home Sweet Home Unit 7 Your Health Unit 8 Jobs and Ambitions
A: I want to get better grades in the final math exam. B: You should study harder / make a study plan / join a tutorial group.
Information for practice
II ■
resolution n. 决心 Like what? 譬如说？
1. Mick wants to make more money / get a new job.
2. Paula wants to study modern art / dance.
新世纪大学英语(第二版)视听说教程1(3rd Edition)unit4电子教案(答
视听说教程（3rd Edition）电子教案
新世纪大学英语(第二版)视听说教程1(3rd Edition)unit4电子教案(答

新世纪大学英语视听说教程第一册UINT4主题对话编写

Unit 4R:Hi,Alice.Is this you?A:Hello,Rain.I haven’t see you for weeks.R:Do you know?I almost can’t recognize you.You have a big change. A:Oh~Really?R:Yeah,much thiner,and much beautiful.A:Thank you.It’s kind of you.R:I’m not joking,I’m serious.Are you dieting?A:Yes,I am.Beacuse I want a big change.You know,as a girl,I want a slender body.It make me feel more confident.R:I think you should cut down on eating junk food,and exercise more. A:I know that,Rain.But,it’s really difficult to me.I love KFC.I like hamburger,potato chips,chiken nuggets,and so on.R:Oh,my god.Stop eating junk food,or you can’t never be slender at all. A:Yes,I know. I’m going to stop.And I’m going to change my style.R:What?A:I’m going to get a haircut.I will cut my long hair and get it curly.R:Oh~That’s really a big change.A:Hey,a haircut is just the beginning.I’m going to get out of my bad habits.R:Bad habits?A: You know.I always spend too much money,eat a lot of junk food,talkon the phone too much,and watch too much TV.R:I’m glad that you can recognize your shortcoming.A:And I’m going to have more friends,and be more confident,because my teacher told me that I was too shy.R:Yes, and you can. You know,new year,new life.But I suggest you make a plan,and bring it about.A:How about you?What are your new year’s plan?Don’t you want a big change?R: Yes.I want to be more independent,because I always rely on my parents,and I want to be grown-up.A:I think you take a part-time job to earn some money,and maybe,join more clubs,like chess club,I know that you like playing chess.R:That sounds a good idea.I will have a try.A:Oh~It’s five o’clock.I must miss the appointment with the baber.R:I’m sorry about wasting your time.Well then, get to it.Be careful on the road.A:Oh!No!R:What?A:I forget to bring some money.Can I borrow $20?R:Sure,here you are.A:Thanks a lot.Good bye.R：Bye bye.。

新世纪大学英语听力课本听力原文视听说4

Unit1 our earthAudio Track 4-1-2/Audio Track 4-1-3Blake: What are you working on, Mary?Mary: I’m finishing my paper. It’s due tomorrow, Blake.Blake: What’s the topic?Mary: It’s about Greenland.Blake: Greenland. Hmmm … that’s part of Canada, right?Mary: I think you need to study your world geography, Blake.Blake: Well, isn’t it near Canada?Mary: Yes, it’s off the coast of northeast Canada, but it’s part of Denmark.Blake: Oh, I didn’t know that. Well, what’s your paper about exactly?Mary: In my paper, I answer the question “Is Greenland really green?” In other words, is Greenland covered by a lot of plants and trees?Blake: Is it?Mary: What do you think?Blake: Let’s see … Gr eenland is in the Arctic Circle —way up north. It’s cold, … so “Is Greenland really green?” I’d answer “probably not.”Mary: You’d be correct. It’s too cold there. In the north, a lot of the ground is frozen. The summers are short, so only the surface thaws.Blake: That sounds tough.Mary: It’s hard for the construction industry. It’s not easy to build in Greenland. Blake: It sounds so harsh. Why would anyone want to go there?Mary: There are big mountain ranges on the coasts. They’re great for hiking and outdoor sports. And there are lots of animals there. You can sometimes see whales swimming in the harbors.Blake: That sounds cool! OK, so if it’s not really a “green” place, why was it named “Greenland”?Mary: The first settlers wanted to attract other people. They gave it an attractive name. Audio Track 4-1-4/Audio Track 4-1-5Jay: Come in here, Elise. You should see this show!Elise: What is it?Jay: It’s called “The Titanic of the Sky.” It’s about the Hindenburg, a great engineering feat.Elise: The H indenburg …Jay: You know, that giant zeppelin that crashed in 1934. Thirty-five people died. Elise: Oh yeah, I remember now. It was flying from Germany to the United States. It crashed as it was landing.Jay: Right. It’s so funny looking, don’t you think?It doesn’t look anything like the airplanes we have today.Elise: That’s true. Why would people ride in a zeppelin anyway? It seems so dangerous.Jay: Well, some people called the Hindenburg “man’s greatest achievement in flight.” They thought it was safe, I guess.Elise: Who rode in it anyway?Jay: Mostly wealthy people. It accommodated between 30 and 40 passengers and crew. One person said it was like a “flying hotel.”Elise: It sounds pretty great.Jay: Yeah, and it was fast. That’s why people rode it. They wanted to get to their destination faster.Elise: Why didn’t they just take a jet plane?Jay: Elise! You know they didn’t have jets back then. Look, in 1934 it took five days to travel from Germany to the US by ship. The zeppelin could do it in half that time. It was speedy.Elise: Well, maybe I’ll sit down and watch a little bit. Maybe I’ll learn something …A udio Track 4-1-6/Audio Track 4-1-7/Audio Track 4-1-8Jack: I think we should buy a bigger car. Big cars are safer.Kayla: Yes, but on the other hand, they consume more oil.Jack: They also look really cool.Kayla: That’s true, but there are some SUVs which are not that big but also very beautiful.Jack: And I think big cars are more fun to drive.Kayla: But then again, it’s very expensive.Jack: Well, let’s get more information about several kinds of cars, okay?Audio Track 4-1-9My country has two very famous buildings called the Petronas Towers. The buildings are made of glass, steel, and concrete. They were designed by an American architect, but he used a Malaysian style. They were finished in 1998, and they were the tallest buildings in the world at that time. Each tower has 88 floors, and is 452 meters high. I really like the Petronas Towers. They show both the modern and the traditional side of my country.Audio Track 4-1-10/Audio Track 4-1-11Modern buildings: We love them, we hate them.The world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris is almost 500 years old, and it faced a very modern problem: There simply wasn’t enough space for six million vis itors each year. In 1989, American architect I.M. Pei designed a striking glass pyramid in the building’s center to be a visitor’s entrance and shopping arcade. But he also started an angry debate. Some people felt his glass building was a piece of art, like the ones inside the museum. Others said it was just an ugly, modern mistake.Kyoto, Japan, is the country’s ancient capital, and the heart of its culture. Its railroad station was too small for the millions of visitors. In 1997, the city completed a new station in a huge shopping center, right in the oldest part of the city. Designed by Hiroshi Hara, the building also contains a hotel and department store. Before it was built, critics said that the high, wide, modern building would destroy the city’s traditional look. On the other hand, supporters said it would bring new life into the city center.Audio Track 4-1-12/Audio Track 4-1-13Interviewer: What do you think is the biggest problem facing our cities?Erika: I think it’s overcrowding. Talk to anyone living in a major metropolitan area and they will say the same thing. There’s no space. Even the suburbs are getting crowded.Interviewer: Well, in some places there simply isn’t any land left for building, right? Erika: Yes, that’s true, but you have to think creatively. You can’t give up so easily. Interviewer: Think creatively? What do you suggest?Erika: What I’m saying is that we can build more structures underground. We can add parking lots, malls, hotels and even apartment buildings. There’s plenty o f space. Interviewer: Isn’t it expensive?Erika: Yes, it can be. In the past building underground has been very expensive. However, we have new technology that will bring the cost down. It involves using robots. You don’t have to pay robots a salary.Inter viewer: Isn’t “building down” more dangerous than other kinds of construction? Erika: Actually, I think it’s safer than building skyscrapers, for example. Remember, we already do it. We have subways, and underground shopping malls. I’m just suggesting we invest in a variety of bigger projects and that we dig deeper. Interviewer: What would you say to people who doubt your idea?Erika: I can understand their feelings. Whenever there’s a new idea, it can cause controversy. But “building down” is not some kind of impractical idea. It makes sense. There is so much space underground: it can accommodate a lot of traffic, storage, and people. With the new technology we have, we’d be crazy not to consider the idea —it’s the wave of the futureUnit2 Technology TodayAudio Track 4-2-1 第25 页Situation 1Man: Oh no!Woman: What happened?Man: I can’t believe it! I was sending a message and I accidentally clicked on “Reply to All.” Woman: So?Man: It was a personal message for my friend, Jerry. I wanted to send it to his e-mail addressonly.Woman: Oops.Man: Exactly. …Instead I sent it to everyone on the list. How embarrassing! Situation 2Man: I see you have a new keyboard. That’s nice.Woman: Yes. The company bought me a new one.Man: That’s good.Woman: Well, ac tually …I spoiled coffee on my old keyboard, and it stopped working. Man: Oh, I seeWoman: Don’t tell anyone. Drinking coffee near the computer is not allowed! Situation 3Woman: Have you finished working on my computer?Man: Yes I have. I’m afraid I don’t have good news for you.Woman: Really?Man: really. The problem is with you hardware.Woman: Oh. What do you suggest?Man: I think you should probably buy a new computer. This one can’t be fixed. Woman: Well. I have had it for five years. It’s time to rep lace it, I guess.Audio Track 4-2-3 第26页Conversations 1Pam: Well, Lynn, I must be going. It was great to see you-Lynn: Bye Pam.Pam: What’s that?Lynn: Oh… that’s Ollie.Pam: Ollie? I didn’t know you had a dog!Lynn: Well we don’t … really.Pam: What do you mean?Lynn: Come here.Pam: Oh my goodness. It’s a robot!Lynn: That’s right. It’s a dog robot. They call it a “dogbot”.Pam: How interesting! ... But it’s a little strange, don’t you think?Lynn: Well, I wanted get an interactive toy for the kids. Th ey love it. So I’m happy. Pam: How much did it cost?Lynn: Don’t ask. It wasn’t very affordable. It’s cheaper than having a real dog, though. We don’t ever to buy dog food! And the batteries are rechargeable.Conversation 2Juliana: Hey, Henrik. Look.Henrik: What is it, Juliana ?Juliana: What’s that guy doing over there?Henrik: Which guy?Juliana: The one over there. Wearing a suit. He’s punching so many buttons on his cell phone. Henrik: Oh, him. He’s probably playing a game.Juliana: Really?Henrik: A lot of people have games on their phones. It’s really popular here in Finland. Theyplay them everywhere.Juliana: Do you play them, too?Henrik: Yes, I do.Audio Track 4-2-5 第27页In today’s report, we look at a new technology called pervasive computin g. Pervasive computing means putting tiny computers into everyday electronic appliances, such as toasters and microwaves. With pervasive computing, appliances can communicate with their users-and with other appliances! Some companies now sell pervasive com puting products like a “smart” coffee toaster. It remembers you favorite king of toast: light or dark. Companies are designing a “smart” coffee and maker and a “smart” clock. The coffee maker can measure the water and coffee. It can even put up milk in your breakfast coffee and make black coffee in the afternoon. The clock will check the time on other clocks in your houses and give information about other appliances. For example, it can tell you,” Your coffee maker needs more water.”And that’s only the beginning. Once company is now advertising“Save time-phone your washing machine!” Engineers are making a “smart” house. In this house, the lights, heater, and air conditioner change automatically when family members come home. This makes the home comfortable, and it saves a lot of energy. Pervasive computing could change many parts of our daily lives.But do people really want pervasive computing? Do they really need technology everywhere? One company asked people about their opinions on “smart” appliances. Th ere were surprises. A “smart” refrigerator can buy more food on the Internet, but people didn’t want it, because it might make mistakes.“Pervasive computing is as important as a telephone”, says Rebecca Blair, presidentof InnoTech Corporation. But some of these products are not useful, or even practical. Companies should learn more about the technology that people really want.A udio Track 4-2-7 第27 页The appetite for newer, smarter mobile technology is growing. Hungry consumers are no longer satisfied with making calls and sending text messages, and people developers aretaking notice. Your modern day smartphone is not just a communications device; It also offers a banquet of features such as a music player, gaming apps, Internet browser, electronic dictionary, camera, and video recorder.It’s hard to argue with the merits of having access to such entertainment on the go. And it’s harder to argue with the convenience of having multiple entertainment and communication functions served up in a signal device. However, some would argue that these phones are eating up too much of people’s time. It’s certainly food for thought. As phones becomesmarter they might indeed devour what’s left of our social and interpersonal skills. We’ll have to wait and see.Audio Track 4-2-9 P28Local girl rescuedShe may have a broken leg, but she can’t be happier. Morgan Bailey, 11, is happy to be alive. Tuesday was like any other day for Morgan. She was at school. It was fourth period, and she was the first student to arrive in the gymnasium for her physical education class.Suddenly there was a loud noise.“There was a sharp cracking noise and then a loud boom. After that, I don’t remember anything,” said Morgan.There roof of the gymnasium had collapsed under the heavy snow. Morg an was trapped underneath. She could not escape.“I woke up and there was a big piece of wood on my leg. I could not move it. I was starting to get cold.”Fortunately, help was nearby. A new program using “rescue robots” was tired for the first time. “We were nervous about using the robot,” said Derrick Sneed, the man in charge of the program. “But in the end, the robot gave us reliable information. It went extremely well.” The rescue robot was able to go into the gym and locate Morgan’s exact position.“We s end in robots first because it may not be safe for humans,” said Mr. Sneed. Human beings are not as useful as robots in some situations. “A gas leak, for example, could kill you or me but would not hurt a robot.”Although it did not happen in Morgan’s case, some rescue robots can bring fresh air or water to people who are trapped.Rescue robots go into rough, dangerous places. They work in life or death situations. They have to be durable.Doctors say that Morgan is doing well. She should be going home in two or three days. What is the first thing she wants to do after she gets out of the hospital? “I want to meet my hero,” laughs Morgan. “That little robot that saved my life!”Audio Track 4-2-11 P29An increasing number of companies and individuals are now opting to purchase virtual storage for their computer files and programs.Accessibility is generally cited as the single most persuasive factor when making the switch. Being virtual, Clouds can be accessed from any computer with a Internet connection, and at any time. For those with slower Internet connections, sophisticated software accelerates upload and download times.Cost is always a mitigating factor when it comes to choosing which technology solution to adopt. And Clouds offer maximum flexibility when purchasing storage space. No longer do companies have to make long-term investments in expensiveserver equipment. They can purchase only the space they require now, with the knowledge that they can easily upgrade and expand at any point in the future. Apprehensions, about the security of date, have now been put at ease as globally recognized software firms are building in the necessary security solutionsUnit3 Nespaper and NewsTrack 4-3-2Conversation 1Woman 1: What are you watching?Woman 2: Oh, just the news.Woman 1: Can I change the channel?Woman 2: In just a minute. I want to see the end of this report.Woman 1: I didn't know you were interested in the news.Woman 2: Well, it's Christiane Amanpour. She's really great. She usually reports from London -- the city where she was born.Woman 1: I don't know her.Woman 2: She's an international correspondent. She goes to some really dangerous places. When there's a war, she's usually there.Woman 1: Sounds scary.Woman 2: Yeah. And -- get this -- she's a wife and mother, too.Woman 1: That's very impressive!Conversation 2Man 1: That's a strange -- looking book. What is it?Man 2: It's the writings and photos of Dan Eldon. He was a photojournalist.Man 1: A photojournalist?Man 2: Yeah. A photographer and a journalist. He was born in London in 1970. The book tells all about his life and his dangerous adventures.Man 1: Well, the book certainly looks interesting. Has he written anything else? Man 2: He wrote a book when he was younger. Unfortunately, he won't be writing anything else -- he was killed.Man 1: He died?Man 2: Yeah. It's really sad. He was only 22. He was killed while working in Africa. Track4-3-4Joe: What are you reading, Maria?Maria: The Daily News.Joe: The News? Ugh! That‟s a terrible paperMaria: Oh, Joe, it‟s not so bad.Joe: Not so bad? Look at that headline on the front page! It‟s so sensational. Maria: Well, they‟ve got great comics. I can‟t live without my comics.Joe: I know. But the news coverage is so poor, ... especially the international news. It‟s a joke, really.Maria: I‟m not so interested in the international news. Besides, they have so many other good features. Joe: Like what?Maria: Like… the daily horoscope, for example. I love it.Joe: That‟s not a good reason to buy a newspaper … for the horoscope!Maria: Look, the newspaper only costs 50 cents. What so you expect?Joe: Good point.Maria: Besides the horoscope, I also like the entertainment news. I like to read about the stars and their love affairs.Joe: Well, you can keep The Daily News. I‟m going to stick with The Times.Track 4-3-6Amy: John, I‟ve never notice this old photo of your family before.John: My mother just found it in the attic. She decided to hang it up.Amy: It‟s a nice picture of your family.John：I think it‟s embarrassing. And I look stupid.Amy: Well, you could…ve combed your hair … it‟s a nice shot, though. Look at how young you are! How old were you in the photo?John: Eight … no wait, I‟d just turned nine.Amy: I guess these two people are your parents.John: Yep. They were married when that picture was taken. Now they‟re divorced. Amy: Oh. What do they do?John: My father‟s retired. Mom works in a hospital. Amy: What are their names? John： Well, my father‟s name is Joseph. My mother is Olivia---she was named after a popular actress.Amy: How great! I have an aunt with the same name. I love the name Olivia …Who‟s that guy? John: Which one?Amy: The guy standing behind you. Is that your brother, Tom?John: No, that's my Uncle Randy. He‟s only two years older than my brotherAmy: He‟s cute. I love a guy with a moustache.John: Um, sorry, but he‟s married now. His wife just had a baby.Amy: I was just making a comment … So the other young guy must be your brother. John: Yes. That‟s Tom.Amy: How old is he in the picture?John: Let‟s see … he‟s nine years older than me … so he would…ve been 18 then. Amy: And there‟s your little sister, Tina. She‟s so cute!John: Yeah. She‟s two years younger than me. It‟s hard to believe she‟s in high school now!Track 4-3-81. A bank robbery in Virginia, USA, was stopped when the robber and the bank teller couldn‟t reach an agreement. The robber pushed a holdup note under the window, but the teller looked at it, said,” I can‟t read this,” and gave it back. The robber pushed the note through a second time. The teller crumpled the note up and threw it at the robber. He picked it up and walked out of the bank.2. A professional ice hockey player will miss the rest of this season‟s games because he injured himself. National Hockey League goalie Jean-Louis Blanchard went on the injured list after he fell and seriously hurt his back. He was walking out ofa restaurant in Ottawa, Canada, when he slipped on some ice.3. The first international camel beauty contest was held last week in Alxa, in western China. More than 100 dressed-up camels entered the contest. The judges examined them for shiny hair, tall humps, and beautiful costumes. Unlike human beauty contests, though, there were no interviews with the contestants.4. Police in Sheffield, England, arrested a 41-year-old man for stealing five cars. Graham Owens went to car dealers and said he wanted to buy a car, and borrowed a car to test-drive. Each time, he drove the car around, then cleaned it inside and washed it outside---before leaving it at the side of the road, and walking home. P 49 Track 4-3-10Nutty newsLulu is a kangaroo. For 10 years she has lived with the Richards family. Lulu was adopted by the family after they found her next to her dead mother. Mr. KenRichards is a farmer. He was working on his farm when a heavy tree branch suddenly fell on top of him.Lulu stood next to Mr. Richards‟ body. She started barking and didn‟t leave Mr. Richards‟ side. I‟ve never heard Lulu bark like that---she sounded like a dog. She barked and barked and she didn‟t stop, “said Celeste, Mr. Richards‟ daughter. After 15 minutes, the Richards family went to investigate. They found Ken on the ground and he was unconscious. “Lulu is a hero, “said Celeste. “She saved my father.” Mr. Middleton, an expert veterinarian, said that Lulu‟s story is r are. “I have never seen a kangaroo act like that. Maybe lulu helped Ken Richards because the Richards family is the only family she has ever known.” Lulu has always followed Ken around the farm. She‟s a loyal, friendly, and very intelligent kangaroo. After Ken leaves the hospital, he is planning to go everywhere with Lulu.Approximately 175,000 people live in the Republic of Vanuatu, an island chain east of Australia. It is a popular tourist destination because there‟s a lot to do there: you can visit waterfalls, go horseback riding, take an aerial tour, or visit a traditional Ni-Vanuatu village. Vanuatu is most famous for its scuba diving and snorkeling. In an effort to draw attention to these popular water sports, Vanuatu has created a world‟s “first”: the government has opened an underwater post office. You have to be a certified scuba driver to work there. The office is three meters below the surface in an area on the outskirts of Port Vila, the capital city. So far, the post office has hired four workers. They will work in a room surrounded by the beauty of Vanuatu‟s underwater world. Customers will buy waterproof postcards on land and then drive down to the post office to receive a special waterproof stampUnit 4 The World of WorkAudio Track 4-4-1/Audio Track 4-4-2Alice: I work six days a week. My shift is from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. I’m on my feet all day long. It’s a very active job. Most of my customers are nice. I try to be friendly to everyone, but it’s difficult sometimes. My customers give me good tips. That’s nice. Diane: I’m very punctual —actually, I can’t be late! You know what they say, “The show must go on!” I like being on stage. Something always happens, though. During the show last week, the lights went out. I couldn’t believe it! You definitely have to be flexible.Mimi: My students are eight years old. I have to be careful about what I say and do. They are always watching me and copying my behavior. I’m like a big sister. The kids have a lot of energy. I need patience in this job, th at’s for sure!Audio Track 4-4-3/Audio Track 4-4-4Man: So, I see here that you went to college.Camille: Yes, sir. For two years. I didn’t graduate.Man: Do you speak any languages besides English?Camille: Yes, I speak conversational French.Man: Any other languages?Camille: No, that’s it.Man: Well, that’s great. As you know, we fly to Paris twice a week. We always need people who can speak French. Let’s see … have you worked for an airline before? Camille: No. I have no job experience.Man: So, this would be your first job.Camille: Yes.Man: Well, I only have two more questions. Are you healthy and physically fit? Can you lift heavy objects?Camille: Yes, I think so.Man: Well, the emergency window exit on the plane weighs about 50 pounds. And the meal cart is very heavy, too. You need to move those objects sometimes. Camille: I think I can do that.Man: Wonderful. Let me tell you about the next step. We have a six-week training program that takes place in the summer. You have to …Audio Track 4-4-5I plan to become a teacher after I finish my studies. I decided to study at this university because the teaching program is very good. We have a lot of practice working with children. I love to work with young kids. I expect to graduate from the unive rsity next June, and I hope to find a job in a kindergarten. I’ll try to start working in September.Audio Track 4-4-6Mr. Grant: Hello, Ms. Hale. I’m Mr. Grant, the advertising manager for the company. Do you have a résumé or curriculum vitae to give to me?Ms. Hale: Yes, Mr. Grant. Here it is.Mr. Grant: Thank you. Now, let me tell you a little bit about the job. We need someone to design brochures on the computer. Do you have up-to-date computer skills?Ms. Hale: Yes, I do. In my present position I use computer graphics all the time. I have experience with animation as well.Mr. Grant: Oh, that’s very good. We hope to launch a new group of animated ads next spring. Can you work with others in a pleasant manner, Ms. Hale?Ms. Hale: My co-workers seem to think so. I can also work independently by myself. Mr. Grant: That’s necessary, too. What about flexibility in working long hours on a project?Ms. Hale: I have a lot of energy and I’m willing to get the job done. The work I did last year won two awards at a national conference.Mr. Grant: Excellent. That’s very impressive. By the way, did I mention that we need someone to start next week?Ms. Hale: No, you didn’t, but it might be possible.Mr. Grant: Good. Thank you for coming today. We’ll be in touch s oon.Audio Track 4-4-7/Audio Track 4-4-8You’ve never met Melissa Hayes, and you don’t know her name, but you know her voice. Melissa records information messages for the telephone company. When you hear “The number you called has been changed …” — tha t’s Melissa!“Yes, it’s true,” she says. “I’m the voice talent for National Telephone.” At least 50,000 people hear her voice every day. “I try to sound warm and friendly, even when I’m saying, I’m sorry, that number is incorrect. Please try again.”Meliss a works only three days a week, but she has to practice a lot. “My voice has to sound the same at the end of eight hours.” She’s very careful about her voice. “I don’t go outside in cold weather, and I have to drink lots of hot water with honey. I can’t go to horror movies because I always scream, and I might hurt my voice!”How did she get her job? “A friend told me about it. I listened to all the telephone company messages on my phone, and then I recorded a cassette of those messages. After I sent it to t he company, I called them every day for a month!”She’s done this work for three years now, and she loves it. “It’s fun! And I’m helping people by using my voice.” Plus, people are always surprised when they hear about Melissa’s job. They say, “You’re a real person? I thought it was a computer!”Audio Track 4-4-9/Audio Track 4-4-10Interview 1Interviewer: What is your job, Ken?Ken: I’m a V. J. or “video jockey.”Interviewer: How would you describe your job?Ken: I’m on TV. I introduce music videos and talk about them. I also interview singers who appear in videos.Interviewer: What is the best part of your job?Ken: I get to meet a lot of famous people. That’s very exciting. Also, I love music, so it’s a lot of fun.Interviewer: What is the worst part of your job?Ken: I get to meet a lot of famous people. Some of them are not very nice. They think they are better than me. They can be very demanding.Interviewer: What was your most memorable moment?Ken: Last year, I presented an award on TV at a video music awards show. I couldn’t believe it. They flew me out to Los Angeles and I stayed in Beverly Hills. I was on the TV show for a whole 45 seconds! I got to meet a lot of stars.Interviewer: I want to be a V. J. How do I get the job?Ken: Well, first you have to make a videotape about yourself. You need to talk about certain things on the video. In my case, there was a list of questions, like “What did you do last weekend?” and “What’s in your CD player right now?” After you talk about yourself, you send the videotape in to the TV station. They call you if they like the tape.Interview 2Interviewer: What is your job, Steven?Steven: I’m a car courier.Interviewer: How would you describe your job?Steven: Sometimes a person or a company needs a car moved from one place to another. They may not have time to do it themselves. They hire me to drive the car. Interviewer: What is the best part of your job?Steven: I like to drive, so it’s fun for me. Last summer, I drove all the way from New York to California. The weather was great. I had the radio on and enjoyed my trip very much.Interviewer: What is the worst part of your job?Steven: I have to be very punctual. If I say I’ll arrive on Monday at 6:00, I have to be there by Monday at 6:00. I have to be dependa ble. It’s stressful at times. Interviewer: What was your most memorable moment?Steven: I drove across the desert as the sun was setting. It was incredible!。

新世纪大学英语视听说教程原文unit

Unit 4 HealthListeningAudio Track 3-4-1A: Has anyone you know ever fainted?B: Oh, yes. He was one of my high school friends. One day he just fell on the floor and lost consciousness.A: What happened then?B: We felt very anxious. So one of us hurried to tell our teacher, and the rest of us waited beside him.A: Was it serious?B: Thankfully, it wasn’t. He recovered before our teacher arrived.A: How lucky!B: Yeah, he really was. He told us that he had been playing online games all night an d he hadn’t eaten anything. That’s why he felt lightheaded and fainted.Audio Track 3-4-2/Audio Track 3-4-3/Audio Track 3-4-4Female newscaster (F), Male newscaster (M), Woman (W)F: Well, Jim, our next story is a strange one, isn’t it?M: Yes, Irene, it sure is. It surprised everyone. Almost 200 people on a two-week holiday trip to Saint Martin became sick. They’re calling it the “holiday cruise disease.”F: It sounds scary. What caused it?M: The doctors aren’t exactly sure, but they know it was something in the food the passengers ate.F: OK, give us the details.M: All right, here’s the story: On Friday night, the ship departed around 10 p.m. with 300 passengers on board. By Sunday morning, some people reported feeling lightheaded.They stayed in bed. By that afternoon, more than half of the passengers had severe indigestion. Some of them got very sick. We spoke to one woman about her experience.W: Everyone was complaining. My stomach hurt so much I couldn’t eat anything. It was really terrible!F: What’s the situation now?M: Well, the ship had to return home on Monday —after only two and a half days at sea —and most of the passengers went straight to the hospital then.F: How are they doing now?M: They’re exhausted —many haven’t slep t for 48 hours —but they’re doing fine.F: That’s good news. It’s too bad they couldn’t enjoy their vacation.M: Yes, it is. And that’s the next problem. The passengers are asking for their money back, but the company doesn’t want to refund the full amo unt.F: What’s going to happen then?M: Nobody knows. I’ll keep following the story, though, and I’ll have more details for you tomorrow.Audio Track 3-4-5/Audio Track 3-4-6/Audio Track 3-4-7Mom: Have you finished packing?Bill: Almost. I just have to check my tent one last time. I don’t want to forget any of the pieces. Mom: Is that your first aid kit?Bill: Yep.Mom: Well, I see bandages and some aspirin. Where’s everything else?Bill: Like what?Mom: Well, your toothbrush and toothpaste, for example.Bill: I’ll put it in. Don’t worry.Mom: And where is your allergy medicine? You’ll need your nasal spray and some lozenges. Just in case.Bill: OK.Mom: Are you going to pack any lotion? You know, you might touch some poison ivy or something and t hen …Bill: Mom, it’s only an overnight camping trip.Mom: OK, all right then. Oh … what about mouthwash? After you brush your teeth you’re going to want …Bill: Mom, I’m not preparing for a date. I’m going on a camping trip! An overnight camping trip.I think I can live without mouthwash for 24 hours!Mom: All right, then. I was just trying to be helpful. …I’m sure you’ll have a great time.Audio Track 3-4-8Susan: What’s wrong?Anne: I feel exhausted. I didn’t sleep well last night.Susan: Do you have a cold?Anne: No, I’m fine. It’s Fred — he has the flu.Susan: I’m sorry to hear that.Anne: Yeah, it’s pretty bad. He can’t stop coughing. It keeps me awake at night.Audio Track 3-4-9I stopped drinking coffee because I couldn’t sleep at night. It was hard to break that habit, but now I sleep very well, and I don’t wake up in the middle of the night. If you want to stop drinkingcoffee, here’s some advice for you. Don’t stop drinking coffee suddenly. You might get a headache. Reduce the amount of coffee slowly. Drink juice or herbal tea instead. If you usually have coffee in the morning, go for a walk or do exercises instead. That will wake you up. And go to bed early!A lot of people drink coffee just because they feel tired.Audio Track 3-4-10/Audio Track 3-4-11Get in the habit!We all know that good habits bring good health, but we don’t realize how much difference they can make. In the 1970s, scientists at the University of California-Los Angeles interviewed 7,000 people about their health habits. Then they followed these people to see how long they lived. The scientists discovered that seven habits were closely linked with a longer life.These habits are:1. eating breakfast every day2. avoiding snacks between meals3. keeping an ideal weight — not too heavy or too thin4. exercising regularly5. sleeping seven to eight hours per night — not more or less6. not smoking7. drinking two or fewer alcoholic drinks per dayThe researchers found that these habits had a powerful effect on health. People in this study who had three or fewer of these habits lived another 21.6 years. People who had six or seven could expect to live another 33 years! People aged 55 to 64 with all seven good habits were as healthy as younger people aged 25 to 34 who practiced only one or two of the habits.But how do you change your habits? A slow approach is the best way. Make one small change every week. And be patient. It takes about 21 days to form a new habit.Audio Track 3-4-12/Audio Track 3-4-13Surprising syndromes of modern lifeMargaret’s friend is taking a new job in a faraway city. She wants to hold a farewell dinner party at her home. But she can’t. Margaret suffers from CHAOS (Can’t Have Anyone Over Syndrome). Her apartment is messy and she’s embarrassed by it. “I’ve never been a tidy person,” she says. “My best friend gave me some good advice. He told me to get a maid.”Today it’s so easy to get information … and lots of it. We receive telephone calls all day long. People expect a quick response to their faxes, text messages, and e-mail messages. For some people, it’s too much. They have information fatigue syndrome. There is so much information, they become paralyzed and can’t think clearly. “I can’t sleep at night because I worry,” says Bahman, a college senior. “It’s terrible.”Hurry sickness is a straightforward name for another syndrome of modern life. “I’m always rushing. I get headaches a lot. Taking aspirin seems to help,” says Mari, a mother of two and a part-time company employee. Do you engage in “deskfast” (eating breakfast at your desk at work) more than once a week? Then you, too, maysuffer from hurry sickness!We’ve all complained about having too much work to do. Well, how about not having enough work? Underload syndrome is caused by having little or nothing to do at the office. You have to pretend that you’re working. Steven works as a project manager. “I can finish my work in about four hours, but I’m afraid to say anything about it. I don’t want to be assigned too much work!” In severe cases, people with this syndrome can get very bored and even become depressed. Chances are you’ve experienced phone neck before. Another name for it would be “pain in the neck,” because that’s what people with this condition experience. Holding the p hone between your neck and your ear for a long time causes phone neck. A good long massage is the suggested treatment for this syndrome.Audio Track 3-4-14Ed is about to faint.Stop him from falling.Ask him to sit down.Loosen his collar.Ann has already fainted.Lay her on her back.Raise her legs.Check her body for injuries.Speaking and CommunicationAudio Track 3-4-15Chad: Hi, Doctor Park.Doctor: Hi, Chad. How are you today?Chad: Not so great.Doctor: What seems to be the problem?Chad: Well, I have a rash on my arm. I can’t stop scratching it.Doctor: Is there anything else?Chad: Yes. I have a slight fever.Doctor: I see. Have you been in the woods recently?Chad: Let’s see … I went hiking last week.Doctor: Maybe an insect bit you. Please sit up here. Let’s take your temperature.Audio Track 3-4-16A: Excuse me. Are you all right?B: I’m not sure.A: What happened?B: I had a bicycle accident.A: How do you feel?B: My ankle hurts badly.A: Maybe you can’t ride your bi ke for now.B: Yeah, you’re right.A: Is there anything I can do for you?B: Yes, please. Would you mind calling an ambulance for me? Thanks a million.Audio Track 3-4-17A: I seem to have a headache all the time.B: Well, you should try acupuncture.A: Really? Have you tried it yourself?B: Absolutely. It really works.A: I don’t know ... I’m scared of needles.B: Don’t worry. It doesn’t hurt and it’s very safe. You know, it has been used for more than 2,000 years in traditional Chinese medical practice.C: If you’re afraid of needles, perhaps you should try hypnotism.A: Is it effective in curing headaches?C: Sure it is. It has been used to treat nervous energy and pain. The biggest advantage is that no medicine is required because it uses your mind to bring you peace of mind. It will definitely do you good.A: But I’m not sure if I could be hypnotized.C: Relax. I’ll recommend you a very nice hypnotist.D: If you find it difficult to be hypnotized, you should try yoga.A: But it’s physic ally challenging.D: That’s true but yoga emphasizes control of breathing and it’s a very good way to exercise. Daily exercises are said to help ease aches and pains.Video CourseVideo Track 3-4-1Alejandra: Unfortunately, I get colds a couple of times a year. When I get a cold, I feel very weak and my … I’ve got headaches, my throat aches, and I just don’t want to get out of bed. So I stay home, I take medicines and try to drink a lot of liquids.Gian: When I get sick —and I mean really sick —the first thing I do is run to the medicinecabinet and try to find something to make me feel better. And if I’m not feeling better after a little while, I’ll call the doctor and trudge in to make sure that I’m really OK, and it’s just a matter of time.Malinda: When I was younger and I had a sore throat, my mother would always make me gargle with hot water and salt. Surprisingly, it worked.Dave: I have an aunt in Mexico that believes that toothpaste can cure everything. Toothpaste can cure burns … bee stings … uh … bites … it’s … amazing. “I got a bee sting — ah, put toothpaste on it.” “I got burnt —ah, put toothpaste on it.” “I have cancer —ah, put toothpaste on it.”Kumiko: I use aloe vera. I use it for burns and things on the skin. I think it really works. Catherine: My father’s been recently very interested in acupuncture. He’s been having a lot of headaches and backaches so he’s been studying up on acupuncture and he realized that if he puts a needle right here for his headache and a needle right here for his back it eases his pain. I think it works for him. For me I’m a little skeptical but I think if you really believe in it, it works.Video Track 3-4-2Gian: When I get sick — and I mean really sick — the first thing I do is run to the medicine cabi net and try to find something to make me feel better. And if I’m not feeling better after a little while, I’ll call the doctor and trudge in to make sure that I’m really OK, and it’s just a matter of time.Dave: I have an aunt in Mexico that believes that toothpaste can cure everything. Toothpaste can cure burns … bee stings … uh … bites … it’s … amazing. “I got a bee sting — ah, put toothpaste on it.” “I got burnt —ah, put toothpaste on it.” “I have cancer —ha, put toothpaste on it.”Kumiko: I use aloe vera. I use it for burns and things on the skin. I think it really works. Catherine: My father’s been recently very interested in acupuncture. He’s been having a lot of headaches and backaches so he’s been studying up on acupuncture and he realized that if he puts a needle right here for his headache and a needle right here for his back it eases his pain. I think it works for him. For me I’m a little skeptical but I think if you really believe in it, it works.Video Track 3-4-3Gian: When I get sick — and I mean really sick — the first thing I do is run to the medicine cabinet and try to find something to make me feel better. And if I’m not feeling better after a little while, I’ll call the doctor and trudge in to make sure that I’m really OK, and it’s just a matter of time.Kumiko: I use aloe vera. I use it for burns and things on the skin. I think it really works.Video Track 3-4-4Tara: (opening the door to find Takeshi and Mike) Hi (i)Takeshi: Hi.Tara: Thank goodness you’re here! This morn ing she almost fainted, then she felt very tired, and now she says she feels very lightheaded. I don’t know what to do.Takeshi: Has she seen a doctor?Tara: She won’t go. She says she just needs to get some rest.Mike: Did anything happen?Tara: Nothing out of the ordinary. The worst thing is, she has this big meeting with the president of the university tonight. She’s been pretty anxious about it.Takeshi: OK. Let’s take a look.Tara: Sun-hee, Mike and Takeshi are here.Takeshi: Hi.Sun-hee: (wakes up) Hey.Takeshi: How are you feeling?Sun-hee: Very tired … and I feel dizzy … and my stomach is killing me … (sighs) I think I might even have a fever. Oh … why do I have that meeting with the president tonight? I can’t stop thinking about it …Mike: Eat some thing, you’ll feel better.Sun-hee: Are you kidding? I can’t eat. I’m not hungry.Takeshi: Maybe you should go for a walk … you know, get some fresh air …Sun-hee: No, I just need to rest.Tara: (phone rings) Hello? Yes … no, this is her roommate, Tara. What? OK … I’ll let her know. Thanks. (to Sun-hee) That was the president’s secretary.Sun-hee: What did she say?Tara: She told me to tell you that tonight’s meeting has been canceled.Sun-hee: Oh, thank goodness. Uh … Mike, can you hand me that orange juic e?Tara: (to Takeshi) I don’t know … maybe we should call a doctor.Takeshi: (to Tara as Sun-hee starts eating and drinking) Yeah, maybe we should.Sun-hee: What’s the matter? Haven’t you ever seen anyone eating before?Tara: (to Sun-hee) I take it you’re feeling better?Sun-hee: I am feeling pretty good. It must be a miracle, or something.Tara: (to Takeshi) Or a lucky phone call.Video Track 3-4-5Tara: (opening the door to find Takeshi and Mike) Hi (i)Takeshi: Hi.Tara: Thank goodness you’re here! This morning she almost fainted, then she felt very tired, and now she says she feels very lightheaded. I don’t know what to do.Takeshi: Has she seen a doctor?Tara: She won’t go. She says she just needs to get some rest.Mike: Did anything happen?Tara: Nothing out of the ordinary. The worst thing is, she has this big meeting with the president of the university tonight. She’s been pretty anxious about it.Takeshi: OK. Let’s take a look.Video Track 3-4-6Tara: Sun-hee, Mike and Takeshi are here.Takeshi: Hi.Sun-hee: (wakes up) Hey.Takeshi: How are you feeling?Sun-hee: Very tired … and I feel dizzy … and my stomach is killing me … (sighs) I think I might even have a fever. Oh … why do I have that meeting with the president tonight? I can’t stop thinking about it …Mike: Eat something, you’ll feel better.Sun-hee: Are you kidding? I can’t eat. I’m not hungry.Takeshi: Maybe you should go for a walk … you know, get some fresh air …Sun-hee: No, I just need to rest.Tara: (phone rings) Hello? Yes … no,this is her roommate, Tara. What? OK … I’ll let her know. Thanks. (to Sun-hee) That was the president’s secretary.Video Track 3-4-7Sun-hee: What did she say?Tara: She told me to tell you that tonight’s meeting has been canceled.Sun-hee: Oh, thank go odness. Uh … Mike, can you hand me that orange juice?Tara: (to Takeshi) I don’t know … maybe we should call a doctor.Takeshi: (to Tara as Sun-hee starts eating and drinking) Yeah, maybe we should.Sun-hee: What’s the matter? Haven’t you ever seen anyone eating before?Tara: (to Sun-hee) I take it you’re feeling better?Sun-hee: I am feeling pretty good. It must be a miracle, or something.Tara: (to Takeshi) Or a lucky phone call.。

新视界大学英语1 unit 4Guided writing

Traditional ways of dating in China
Contrast the past custom with the situation today.
Today, young people in China usually meet …
What differences?
Sample
More
Writing skills
would
too while
in the old days
Today… but … or
while a heart 5 A bell suggested a wedding, __________ simply meant I love you. or 6 The woman could accept the spoon, __________ give it back if she wasn’t interested.
More
Writing skills ② Number the sentences in the correct order.
? Over the years, serenading moved to countries where Spain had an influence, such as Mexico, while in the Philippines the custom became known as “harana”. ? They would accompany their singing with a guitar. ? Today, not many men in Europe would sing to a girl on a first date, but taking her to a rock concert could be a good idea. ? The woman would come to the window and listen, if she liked the man – or the music – or she could close it if she wasn’t interested. ? In medieval Spain and Italy men used to show interest in a woman by singing outside her indow, usually at night. ? This custom of singing and playing to a loved one was known as serenading.