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新世纪英语高职高专听力unit4
C. her boyfriend
D. her brother
3. Lisa still ___B___ her boyfriend.
A. hates
B. misses
C. calls
D. recalls
4. It seems a __D____ since their separation.
A. a short time
Unit 4 Marriage and Love Contents
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Speaking Activity
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Conversations
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Dialogues
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Dictation
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Passages
Part One Pre-listening Activities І Speaking Activity
Directions: Make a dialogue with your partner, with one acting as a fulltime housewife and the other as an old friend of her.
3. M: How about my food? l've been sitting here for almost half an hour. W: l'm sorry, Sir. It must be ready by now.
4. M: Where have you been all this time? The train is about to leave. W: l'm sorry l'm late, but I was waiting for you at the information desk upstairs. lt's lucky I thought to look for you here on the platform.
新世纪大学英语视听说第二册听力原文
--WORD格式-可编辑--新世纪大学英语视听说教程 2 的 listening 原文Unit One, Book 2Listening 2 Just a few old keepsakesBoy: Hey, Grandma, what ’ s in this box?Grandma: Oh, nothing really ⋯ Just a few old keepsakes.B: Keepsakes?G: Young man, you know what a keepsake is!B: No, I don ’ t. I really don ’ t.G:Well, it ’something you keep. It ’something that gives you a lot ofmemories.B: Oh. What ’ s this?G: Now don ’ t go just digging around in there! ... Hmmm, let ’ s see ⋯my first diary.B: Can I ⋯ .?G: No, you can there. He became ’ t read it! Ityour grandfather!!’I wrotespersonalabout my first boyfriend inB: Oh, ok ⋯ . Well then, what ’ s that? It has your picture in it.G:That ’ s my passportou. Ycan see, I traveled to Europe by ship.B:What ’ s that big book?G:My yearbook. It’ s myschighool book of memories.B: Class of 1961! Boy, that ’ s old!G: That ’ s about enough out of you, young man. I think itbox away and ⋯’ s time we pu--WORD格式-可编辑--Listening 3 My first trip aloneAt the age of thirteen, I took my first trip alone. I went to visit my grandparents in Los Angeles. I felt very nervous about traveling so far, but my mother said, “ Don’worryt. You’ llbe fine. I”got on the airplane and talkedfor a long time to a very nice woman who sat next to me. My grandparents metme at the airport and took me to their home. I stayed there for two weeks, and Ihad so much fun with them! It was my first time in Los Angeles, and I saw lotsof really interesting places. In the end, I didnto go home!Listening 4 Making memoriesA popular new hobby is scrapbooking---making beautiful books to holdspecial memories. Scrapbook pages can include photos, drawings, journalentries. It ’ s not hard to make a scrapbook that you will enjoy for many years. Here are the steps.1.Choose a theme for your scrapbook pages. Some examples: “Schooldays, ”“Family travel, “”Memoriesof my grandparents, ”“Baby’first year. ”2.Select photos for each page. Two or three really good photos are betterthan ten so-so photos.3.Find other paper keepsakes to use with your photos. Look for old newspaper clippings, postcards, tickets, report cards, letters--- anything madeof paper. Use your imagination!4.Design the pages. Put photos and keepsakes together on each page and move them around until you find a layout that you like.5.Glue your photos and keepsakes into place. Then decorate your pageswith felt pens, paint, and stickers. Use your imagination!bel your pages. This is the most important step! Remember to writedown the “ 5 Ws” of your photos: Who, What, Wheren,Whand Why. This will make your scrapbook much more interesting and valuable in the future.Listening 5Yearbooks in the United StatesMost high schools in the United States publish a yearbook. The yearbookcomes out once a year, usually in the spring. It is a record of the school year---- a “book of memories ” for the students.Inside a yearbook is each student ’ s photo. The seniors are graduating soon, and their photos appear first. Next are the juniors. They are one year behindthe seniors. Next come the sophomores, or second-year students. The lastphotos are the first-year students, the freshmen. The yearbook is not onlyabout students. The teachers have photos, too.The yearbook also has photos and descriptions of sports teams, academicsubjects, and extracurricular activities. These are activities students do afterschool, such as the chess club and Spanish club. There is even a yearbook club.Students in this club write, design, and take photos all year for the yearbook.At the end of the year, the book is printed.In the yearbook, some students receive special titles. The seniors vote andchoose the “ class clown ” ( a funny student), the “ most likely to succee student everyone thinkswill be successful), and the “best dressed ” (a studen with a good fashion sense). There are also other awards and categories.Students typically sign each other ’ s yearbooks. This is especially importantfor the seniors, because they are graduating. Students write notes to eachother, such as, “ We had a lot of fun, ” or “ I ’ ll never forget you.write about all the fun and funny experiences they shared in school together.Unit 2, Book 2Listening 21Man: Where are you running to, Paula?Woman I have Connie ’ s wallet. I need to give it to her.M: Come on. I ’ll help you.W: I don ’ t see Connie anywhere.M:Look! She ’ s over there. Standing at the bus stop.W:Oh yeah, I see her. Connie! Connie!M: She doesn ’ t see us.W: You ’ re right, It ’ s too noisy, and she ’ s talking to someone. 2M: Well, here we are. This is my mom ’s house.W: It ’ s beautiful.M: Hey, Jen. Are you okay?W: I ’ m just a little nervous. It ’ s my first time meeting your mother M:Come on. Don ’ t worry. Here she is now. W2:Hi, Tim!M:Hi, Mon. I ’d like you to meet Jen.W2: Hi, Jen. It ery’nicesv to meet you.W:It ’ s nice to meet you, too. Mrs. Harris.3M:Hey, Anne. Where are you going?W:I ’ m going to the library to study.M: For what? It ’ s only 7:00 a.m.!W: My final exams. They ’ re next week. M:Wow, well, good luck!W:Thanks!4.W: Bill, it ’ s late. Where ’ s the theater? M: Hmmm⋯ I think it ’ s near here.W: Are you sure? What street is this?M: Uhm⋯ I don ’ t know.W: Where ’ s the map? I want to check.Listening 3 How are you doing?Paula: So, Jane, what are you doing these days?’m studying computer science in the Jane: I ’m working in an office. And Ievening.P: You ’ re really busy!J:That ’fors sure! And in my free time, I ’ mlearning Spanish for myvacation. I ’ m planning a trip to Mexico next year.P: What about your brothers? How are they doing?J:They ’ re doing great! Alex is helping our father in his business, and Adam isgoing to Pacific University.P: How nice!J: Paula, how about you? How are you doing these days?P: I ’ m doing great, too. I ’ m working on a project abouttysafetycommuni. J: Community safety?P:Yeah. We ’ re planningcampaign against theft, fire, AIDS and drugs inour community.J: Oh, that sounds interesting!P: Yes, indeed it is interesting, and it is very important to the community.Listening 4 Travel Asia: Know before you go!Know before you go!In Bangladesh people greet their friends by shaking hands softly and thenputting their hands over their heart. People in Bangladesh don use’t many gestures. Waving at people and winking are very rude. Don people ’ t touch on the head. Don ’ t point with your---footBangladeshi people think feet are very dirty.Indonesians greet people with a long handshake, and they bow at the sametime. At a meeting, give every person your business card, but use your righthand----using your left hand is very rude in Indonesia.In Thailand, the traditional greeting is called wai----people put their hands together and bow. Men and women don ’ t often touch each other in public. Thai people don ’t use their hand for gestures, but they lovetosmile a lot. They sometimes laugh when they feel nervous or embarrassed.People in the United Arab Emirates have some special gestures. When two menmeet, they shake hands. Sometimes old men touch noses together. Women kiss’t their friends on the cheek. If a man meets a woman, he doesn shake handswith her. He just smiles. When you give your friend something,give it to him with your right hand. Don’ tuse your left hand. And don’ t pointat people with your finger. Use your hand to gesture towards them.Listening 5 World greetingsIn Brazil men often shake hands when they meet for the first time. When women meet, they kiss each other on the cheek. Women also kiss male friendsto say hello. When you shake hands, look at the person in the eyes. Thisshows interest and friendliness.In New Zealand, usually, both men and women shake hands when they meet someone for the first time. If you see two people pressing their noses together,they are probably Maori. The Maori are the native people of New Zealand. This istheir traditional greeting.In Japan when people meet for the first time, they usually bow. In business,people also shake hands. In formal situations, people often exchange businesscards. When you give a business card, give it with both hands. This is polite.Special note: In Japan, a smile can have different meanings. It usually meansthat the person is happy, or that the person thinks something is funny. But itcan also mean that the person is embarrassed.Unit 3,Listening 1 The Slow Food movementToday our lives are busier than they were 10 or 20 years ago. For some people, this is a problem. They think we should slow down and enjoy life.The Slow Food movement was started to celebrate and support the local foodtraditions of the world. Its members don’t like fast food or instant foods becausethey think those foods are unhealthy.The Slow Food movement started in Europe, but now it is an internationalmovement. There are more than 65,000 members in 45 countries. The SlowFood movement’memberss think we need to slow down and appreciatedelicious traditional foods. They also believe in protecting the environment. Inaddition, they believe in supporting local farmers and their products.Listening 3 Who eats whatAdam: I ’ m about 20 pounds overweight. I went on a diet. There ’ s only problem: I just love buttery foods. Everyone says that I should eat less butter.It ’ s hard.Janet: I lived in Thailand for six months. It was really fun. I really like Thaifood! It ’ s toospicy for some people, but not for me. I love the peppers. Icame home a month ago. The food here tastes so bland--- I don’liket itanymore.Abby: My mother says that I have a sweet foods. Dessert is my favorite part of chocolate in it!“ sweet tooth. ” That means I like to ea any meal. I like anything withMinh: I ’ m training for a swimming competition. I have to eat healthy foodsall the time. At first I didn ’ t like it, but now I do. I actually prefer healthy foods to sweet or buttery foods. And I feel better, too!Listening 4Hot, hotter, hottest! Surprising facts about chili peppers.1.Chili peppers are one of the oldest food crops in the world. Farmers grew thefirst chili peppers more than 9,000 years ago.2.The first chili peppers probably grew in Bolivia. From there, the plantspread through South America and the Caribbean. Christopher Columbusbrought the first chili peppers to Europe.3.The heat in the chili comes from a chemical called capsaicin. Capsaicinhas no smell or flavor, but it makes your mouth feel“hot. ”4.Scientists believe that chili peppers are a very healthy food because they arerich in vitamins. Research shows that chilis do not damage the stomach, andIndian scientists discovered that eating chilis can help people lose weight.5.Indian food is well-known for using lots of chili peppers, but Thai foodspicier. The average person in Thailand eats five grams of chili peppereveryday---the most in the world.6.The Aztec Indians of Mexico loved chili peppers so much that they gavethem to their king as a gift.7.The hottest chili pepper in the world is the habanero. It is bright orangeand grows in the Caribbean.8.There are chili sauce factories on every continent except Antarctica.Listening 5 The healthiest people in the worldIn many countries of the world, people are living longer than before. Peoplehave healthier lifestyles, and healthcare is better, too.Okinawa is an island off the coast of Japan. The people on Okinawa, the Okinawans, may have the longest lives and healthiest lifestyles in the world.Researchers did a study. They started their study by looking at city and townbirth records from 1879. They didn ’ t expect to find many centenarians in the records. They were very surprised to find so many old and healthy peopleliving in Okinawa. The United States, for example, has 10 centenarians per 100,1000 people. In Okinawa there are 34 centenarians per 100,100 people!What is the Okinawans ’ secret? First, they eat a healthy diet. They eat many fresh fruits and vegetables. They also eat fish often and drink a lot of waterand green tea. But researchers think that the Okinawans have other healthyhabits as well. They don’ dot hard exercise such as weightlifting or jogging--- instead, they prefer relaxing activities like gardening and walking. Researcherssay that older Okinawans also have a good attitude about aging.They sit quietly and relax their minds with deep breathing exercises. They also enjoy massage.Unit 4Listening 2 What’s your personal style?1.Interviewer (Int): Hi, what your name?’sGio: Gio.Int: Hi, Gio, Where are you from?G: Milan, Italy.I:Welcome to New York, them!G:Thank you.I:Where are your clothes from?G:My brother. I’ m always borrowing clothes.I:How would you describe your style?G:Casual, I guess. I ’ mnot very innovative. I just wear the same thing all the time.2.I:Hi, there.Elena: Hi,I:Who are you?E: I ’ m Elena.I: And where are you from?E: I ’ m from right here in New York.I: A hometown girl. And your clothes are from?E: A store in my neighborhood. There was a sale.I:Great! How would you describe your personal style?E:Retro. It’ s fashionable now.I:It looks old- fashionable now. in ⋯a good way, of course.3.I:Good evening. What is your name?I:You look beautiful.V:Thank youI:That dress is very stylish.V:My mother gave it to me. It was tailor-made!I:Wonderful. Where are you from, Vicki!V:I ’ m from Hong Kong.I:How would you describe your personal sense of style?V:Classic, I suppose. I like to dress up.Listening 3 What should I do?1A: I ’ m new in town and I ’ d like to make some friends. What should I do? B: You ought to join a sports club.A:But I don’ t like sports.B:You could look for friends on the Internet.2A:I don ’ t know what to wear to the party tonigh.What should I wear?B:You could wear your new jeans or your black pants.A:It ’ s a formal dress party.’ t wear pants after all. You definitely ought to wear aB: Oh, then you shouldndress.3A: I still don ’ t understand this grammar. What should I do?’s on Thurs B: You had better get some help or you will fail the test. ItA: Maybe I could take the test on Friday. That would give me extra time.B: Well, you had better not delay. There ’ s not much time!Listening 4A--A sense of style1. I ’ m a salesclerk in a woman ’ s clothing store. My boss is great, but she has a very strict dress code. We have to wear long skirts, black shoes, nojewelry, and on and on. It ’ s really boring, so I ’ m planning to dye m red. What do you think?2.I love my girlfriend, but she complains a lot about my clothes. Shedoesn ’want to go anywhere with me becauseI always wear old jeansand a T-shirt. I don’t care about looking like a fashion magazine. I justwant to be comfortable! What ’ s your advice?B1. I ’ m a salesclerk in a woman ’ s clothing store. My boss is great, but she has a very strict dress code. We have to wear long skirts, black shoes, nojewelry, and on and on. It ’ s really boring, so I ’ m planning to dye m red. What do you think?Expert ’opinion:s Sorry, but I have to side with your employer. A businesswants to have a particular look, so they tell you what to wear. If you want toshow off your individual style, you had better do it in your free time.2.I love my girlfriend, but she complains a lot about my clothes. Shedoesn ’want to go anywhere with me becauseI always wear old jeansand a T-shirt. I don’t care about looking like a fashion magazine. I justwant to be comfortable! What ’ s your advice?Expert ’opinion:s I think you ought to have a serious talk with yourgirlfriend and explain how you feel. We all have our own style and taste. Inmy opinion, she thinks too much about appearances.Listening 5 TrendspottingToday I started my new part-time job as a trendspotter. I was nervous anddidn ’ t know what to expect. Well, guess what? It was a lot of fun! Itelling all my friends, “ You should think about becoming a trendspotter,too ”On Saturday morning, we had to report to a recording studio by 10 a.m.The “ TrendsCoordinator, Mandy,” explained the schedule. Then she gaveus a tour. That was really cool!Next we sat around a big table in a room. They gave each person threecards. One card said “ Yes— All the way! ” Another said, “ I’ s Otthird one said, “No way! ”We listened to about 10songsdifferent.Aftereach song we had to hold up a card. They played some hip hop, rock,heavy metal, and dance music. The heavy metal was “No way”for me.Do you know the rock group called “ Gifted They”? ’ rereally popularright now. Well, they have a new CD coming out. We saw six differentCD covers. I guess they are trying to choose one. This time, we didn ’t havecards. Instead, we just talked about the covers we liked. Mandyasked us questions, “ Which ones do you like? ” “ Why do you like them “ Would you buy a CD with this cover? ”We finished at 12:30. We will meet again next week at a boutique downtown.We will look at some new fashions. Each week we go to a different location.Oh yes, we also received a free CD for our tour. This“ job ” doesn ’ t pay, butawefreegetstuff! That ’ s all for now!Unit 5, Book 2Listening 2 Strange lightsMike: ⋯ So, we can look forward to warmer temperatures. It ’ ll be a goodweekend for the beach. Over to you, Alexa.Alexa: Thank you for that weather report, Mike. And finally, this story justin. ⋯ We have a report that a local man, Nick Brown, saw some strangelights. He was driving home at about 10 p.m. He said the lights were brightand they moved across the sky. He stopped at a gas stationand talked to a police officer about the lights. The police officer had seen thelights, too.M: Hmm , ⋯ that ’s strange story. What happened next?A:Well, Mr. Brown took some pictures, but there was no film in his camera.Finally, he called his wife on his cell phone. But by that time, the lights weregone.M: Well, I know that there is a legend around here about mysterious’ s starting t lights ⋯ a lot of local people have seen the lights. It likethose lights really exist. What do you think, Alexa?A: I don ’ t believe it. I think it me kind of hoax!’ssoListening 3 A strange storyIt was raining heavily. I couldn ’ t see clearly. I drove slowly. Suddenly, I saw a young girl. She was dressed neatly and standing in the middle ofthe road. I was surprised! Somehow, I stopped the car quickly.“What areyou doing? ” I asked. She looked at me strangely but didn ’ t answer. you OK?” I asked. “ I ’fine,m she” answered. Then she smiled happilyand walked away quietly. Nervously, I drove to my hotel and checked in.I told the clerk about the little girl. “Doyou know her? ”I asked. “Ohyes, ”he said calmly. “ That ’ s Mary Anne. She died five years ago on that road. It was a car accident during a rainstorm. ”Listening 4A. The Tunguska mysteryIt was early morning, June 30, 1908, in eastern Russia. Suddenly, a terrible explosion rocked the forest in Tunguska. People fell to the ground, and all thetrees for 2000 square kilometers were knocked down. People heard theexplosion 800 kilometers away, and the fire burned for many weeks.B. What caused this terrible explosion? A century later, scientists are stilltrying to find the answer. Here are some possible explanations.1. An asteroid: Asteroids are very large pieces of rock that goes around inspace and sometimes hit the planet. They can cause lots of damage. Some ofthem weigh as much as 100, 00 tons. If an asteroid hit the earth, it wouldcause a huge explosion.2. A comet: Comets are giant balls of gas, ice, and rock with long tails.They travel through space in a regular pattern. Encke near’ s Comet wasEarth in 1908, and it ’s possible that a part of it broke off and hit the earth.3.An UFO accident: Some people believe that a spaceship crashed into theground in Siberia and its engine exploded.4.An extraterrestrials might have wanted to destroy the earth, so theyaimed their weapons at Earth and set fire to the forest.5.A scientific experiment: Another idea is that scientists made a mistakeduring an experiment with electricity. A man named Nikola Tesla tried tobuild a “supergun ”that usedtricityelec.Maybe it was a test of his gunand it didn ’ t work correctly.Listening 5 The Marfa mystery lightsQ. Where is Marfa and what exactly is it famous for?A. Marfa is a small town in west Texas in the United States. It ’ s for the “ Marfa mystery lights ”Q. What are the mystery lights exactly?A. No one knows for sure. There are many different ideas about that.Q. Can you describe them?A. That ’ s a difficult question. Different people see different lights. They are not always the same. I can say that they appear after sunset in the sky. They dance mysteriously in air and vanish. Then they suddenly reappear.Q. Some people say they are car headlights. Do you think so?A. No. I don ’ tman.A first saw the mystery lights over 100 years ago.’t The man was Robert Ellison and the year was 1883. Of course we didnhave cars in 1883.Q. What do you think causes the lights?A.There are many theories. The Native Americans thought the lights werestars falling to Earth. Some people think uranium gas causes thelights. Other people suggest that ball lightning does it. Ball lightning islightning in the shape of circle. It often appears just after a rainstorm.Q What are some of the weirdest ideas about the lights?A. Well, some people call them “ ghost heylightsthink ghosts”.T do it.That ’ s the strangest idea. Some say they are UFOs. I don ’ t think so Q. What do the experts say?A. They can ’ t figure it out. Some engineers even came fromJapan onetime. They studied the lights, but couldn ’ t solve the mystery.Q. Are the local people scared?A. No, actually, they aren ’ t. They like the lights. And every year in early September there is a big town festival to celebrate the mystery lights.Unit 6Listening 1Conversation 1Woman: Morning, Simon. Wow, you look tired.Man: Oh, I didn ’ t sleep very well last night. I had a weird dream. I was in’ t have any clothes on. No one looked at a classroom at school, but I didnme, but I was really embarrassed.Conversation 2Woman: Jesse, Jesse, Wake up. You ’ re having a. nightmareMale child: Oh, what a terrible dream. I dreamed I was on a dark street. Suddenly, there was a large dog behind me. It ran toward me, but I couldn ’t move.Woman: Don’ t worry, Jesse. It was only a dream. Go back to sleep.Conversation 3Man1: Morning Tim.Man2: Morning. Hey, I had an amazing dream last night. I was on abeautiful boat. The sun was warm and the ocean was really blue. Ijumped into the water, and I began to swam with the fish. The thing is, Ican ’ t swim. But in the dream, I could. It was pretty cool.Listening 2I had an amazing dream last night. I was standing outside of an strangebig house. The house was painted pink, a very rare color for a house. It had alot of big windows, either round or rectangular. The house had large squarepillars and twisted columns. I was thinking there must be a big living room,several bedrooms, a kitchen, and a guest room in such a big house. I waswondering whose house this was when I suddenlyheard a voice from somewhere: “ Mylord, welcome home. ”Wow, this wasmy dream house.I went inside and walked into my living room. It was spacious. There weresofas, a table, a big-screen TV, and a stereo system. It was prettycool. All my best friends were there, too. But somehow they didn ’didn ’smile,t and didn ’event move. And then suddenly they all disappeared. I was scared. What a terrible dream.I then went to the kitchen. It was also spacious. There were all kinds ofkitchen equipment, including a gas stove, a refrigerator, and an oven. Therealso many electric appliances, such as a microwave oven, an electric mixer, and a food processor. I liked the food processor the most,which made life much easier. There was also a dining table in the middle of the room. The whole family was sitting around the table, waiting for themeal to be served. But the fridge was empty, and the gas stove didn work. And there was no electricity at all for the microwave oven and the the food processor. The hungry kids started to cry. I was in despair. And then suddenly I woke up.Listening 3Sleep and dreamsScientists know that the brain is very active when a person is sleeping. There are five stages, or parts, of sleep. Stage 1 starts after you fall asleep. If there is a noise or a bright light, you wake up very easily. In stage 2, your brain waves are very slow. In stage 3 and 4, you are in deep sleep.It ’verys difficult to wake up then. Your body rests and grows during these stages. Stage 5 is when you dream. Your eyes move a lot, and your brain waves are fast. This stage of sleep is very important for your memory. After stage 5, you wake up a little, and then stage 1 starts again. We go through the five stages of sleep four or five times every night, so we have many dreams in one night.How much sleep do you need? The answer depends on your age. Babies should sleep 15 to 16 hours every day. Children and teenagers need 9 or10 hours of sleep, but older people only need 6 to 8 hours. If you sleep foronly four hours one night, you may just feel tired the next day. But manynights of bad sleep can be bad for your health. People who don’get enoughsleep get sick more often. And sleep is very important forlearning. It ’ s one reason why students should go to bed early.Listening 4The meaning of dreamsFor centuries, people have asked: why do we dream? What do our dreams mean? Today, science doesn ’ t have definite answers to these questions, but wedo know some things about dreams. First, we all dream, often 4 to5 times a night. Second, we don ’ t usually remember most ofs.our dream And finally, when we dream, our brains are very active.Thousands of years ago, people began to study dreams. In many cultures,people believed dreams were messagesfrom spirits or gods. Later, the ancient Greeks and Romans had a new idea: Dreams come from a person ’ s mind. Doctors studied dreams to help sick or worried people.I n the past, some cultures used dreams to predict the future. They thought dreams could help a person choose a husband or wife, guess ababy ’ s birthday, or starts a business. INomes places, this practice is still common.Today, scientists think dreams are about our thoughts and feelings. Our minds send us messages about our lives. Unfortunately, many messages are often strange or confusing. People wake up and think: What did that dream mean?So, how can you understand the messages in your dreams? Think about the events in the dream. What do they say about your life ? For example, one common dream is about flying. Sometimes this dream means you feel free or want freedom. Other times it means you feel afraid. What do your dreams tell you about your life?。
新时代主题大学英语视听说教程(第二册)Unit1 Script
Unit 1 Environmental ProtectionPart OneUnderstanding Short ConversationsScripts with Key1. W: There’s a trash container over there. I’ll go discard these magazines andnewspapers. I’ve finished reading them now.M: Be sure to put them in the right container. As you know, they can be recycled (循环利用).Q: Why does the man want the woman to be careful where she puts the magazines and newspapers?2. M: I’ll buy a new automobile this week. I want a red one that is fast and that willimpress the girls.W: Well, I don’t care about the color. I’d be more impressed if you bought an electric car, one that’s better for the environment.Q: What kind of car would the woman in this conversation be impressed by?3. W: Look, you are using a pencil to write on paper. Do you know that both pencilsand paper come from trees?M: I don’t claim to refuse using all products that come from trees, but I am careful to avoid using more than necessary.Q: Which statement is true about the man?4. M: My company is really doing well. Look, we are developing that area over there.Can you see the beautiful shopping center that we are building?W: But I remember when that area had beautiful trees. I liked it better before you developed it.Q: Why is the woman unhappy with the man?5. W: My city is such a dump. How can I teach my class to take better care of theenvironment?M: You could teach them to recycle, tell them not to throw trash on the ground, and give them a homework assignment about reusing paper products.Q: What does the woman want to do?Part TwoUnderstanding Long ConversationsScripts with KeySection A Multiple ChoiceConversation 1 Care for the Environment by Following Our ExampleM: Hey Molly, if we are going to create our presentation about the environment together, we’d better begin now, before we leave this classroom.W: OK Andrew, let’s write out our agenda. I’ll buy some paper.M: N o, don’t waste paper. Do you see these papers? Only one side is used. We can write on the back.W: Right! The presentation should encourage classmates to recycle paper and bottles.Our university campus has a recycling center.M: Good. Molly, look! That’s your soda bottle in the professor’s trash container.Don’t discard it. You should recycle it.W: OK, I will. For our seco nd point, let’s encourage classmates to re-use textbooks and other things whenever possible.M: Yea, like writing on the back of used papers instead of buying new paper.W: Andrew, why are you using another paper cup for your second cup of coffee? You can use the same cup again. We can only persuade classmates to care for the environment if we show a good example. Our actions shouldn’t contradict (与……矛盾) our words.M: Yes, like right now. We’re the only students in this room, using the lights. We should turn them off and finish our work in the library.W: Great idea. Let’s go.Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. Where are Molly and Andrew?2.What are Molly and Andrew doing?3. What does Andrew suggest Molly do with her soda bottle?4. What will they encourage their classmates to do?Conversation 2 Perfect Day for a Walk in the ForestW: Mike, I love walking through the forest with you. It’s nice to escape the office and enjoy nature.M: Yea Lynn, it’s a real adventure. There are so many beautiful green trees, and it’s a perfect day for anoutdoor activity. The air is so clear.W: Well, it was clear, before you started smoking that cigarette.M: Oh, I’m sorry. It didn’t occur to me that my cigarette would affect the atmosphere here. I’ll put it down.W: Thank you. That’s better. Now I can breathe.M: Look at the ground beneath our feet, the green grass, flowers, and…W: (She interrupts him, shouting) …and your cigarette! Mike, I don’t mean to offend you, but if we are goingto enjoy nature, you have to stop being so careless.M: Oh, sorry, I will pick it up. But, where can I put it?W: I don’t know, maybe in your bag, but don’t leave it on the ground.M: I’m a little tired. Let’s stop in that clearing (空地) up ahead.W: Good idea. How is our water supply?M: We have one bottle left. I have already finished the first one.W: Where is the empty bottle?M: Oh, sorry, I left it on the ground where we stopped for our first break.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5. Where are Mike and Lynn?6. Why did Lynn feel the air was not clear?7. Why did they want to stop?8. Which statement is true about this conversation?Part Three Understanding News ReportsLanguage and Culture1. Dutch (NR 1)The Dutch are the people who live in the Netherlands, or those that come from the Netherlands. The Netherlands is often called Holland, but this is only part of the Netherlands.2. Obama (NR 2)Barack Hussein Obama Ⅱis the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017. As a member of the Democratic Party, he was the first African American to be elected to the presidency and previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois (2005–2008).3. Pacific Ocean (NR 1)The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions. It extends from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Southern Ocean (or, depending on definition, to Antarctica) in the south and is bounded by Asia and Australia in the west and the Americas in the east.4. World Health Organization (NR 3)The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.Scripts with KeyNews Report 1 Dutch Inventor Takes on the Great Pacific Garbage PatchIn the middle of the North Pacific Ocean, the nearest coastline more than a thousand miles away, the evidence of human activity is visible from every angle. This is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a swirling (漩涡) sop (一摊) of manmade litter. And the solution to cleaning it up is the brainchild (独创的点子) of 22-year-old Dutch inventor Boyan Slat.“Right now, trillions of pieces of plastic have accumulated in this large offshore garbage patches, damages ecosystems (生态系统) and economic problem as well, about $13 billion per year of damage. These pieces of plastic, they attract chemicals and those chemicals then get transported into the food chain through the plastic, which also includes as humans. I do think the major challenge humankind face in this century is in the avenue sustainability.”Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. Where is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch located?2. What is the amount of economic loss caused by the Garbage Patch per year?News Report 2 Obama Announces Initiative to Protect Pacific Ocean For years, scientists and environmentalists have warned that oceans are deteriorating (恶化) because of human activity, mostly pollution and overfishing, but political leaders have lacked the will to do much about it.President Obama announced Tuesday that he is directing the federal government to create a national strategy to combat illegal fishing and pollution in the Pacific Ocean. “Pollution endangers marine life, overfishing threatens whole species as well as the people who depend on them for food and their livelihoods. If we ignore these problems, if we drain (耗尽) our oceans of their resources, we won’t just be squandering (浪费) one of the humanities greatest treasures, we’ll be cutting off one of the world’s major sources of food and economic growth including for the United States, and we cannot afford to let that happen.”Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. What is the cause of ocean deteriorating according to scientists and environmentalists?4. Which result of the deteriorating oceans is NOT mentioned by President Obama? News Report 3 “Unhealthy Envi ronments” Are L inked to Millions of DeathsA World Health Organization study says “unhealthy environments” are linked to an estimated 12.6 milliondeaths every year. Air pollution was linked to the most deaths.Pollution comes from combustion (燃烧), and we’re burning fuels to produce energy, to produce heat, to drive our cars. All the things we think about in terms of our day-to-day life contribute to this. Air pollution is happening both indoors and out and is linked to cancer, heart disease and other respiratory (呼吸的) diseases, which cause 8.2 million deaths every year. This is higher than other organizations’ previous estimates. Certain fuel types commonly used to cook can create residue (残留物) inside a home. And secondhand smoke is also contributing to poor air conditions.WHO is proposing solutions, like improving commuter transportation and banning tobacco.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. How many people are dead every year because of “unhealthy environments”?6. According to the news report, which disease is NOT caused by air pollution?7. What can we learn about air pollution from the news?Part Four Understanding PassagesLanguage and Culture1. Arctic (Pass. 3)The Arctic is a polar region located at the northernmost part of Earth. It consists of the Arctic Ocean, adjacent seas, and parts of Alaska (United States), Finland, Greenland (Denmark), Iceland, Northern Canada, Norway, Russia and Sweden. Arctic seas contain seasonal sea ice in many places.2. Henderson Island (Pass. 1)Henderson Island is an uninhabited member of the Pitcairn Islands archipelago in the south Pacific Ocean.3. UNICEF (Pass. 2)Unicef, originally meaning the United Nations International Chi ldren’s Emergency Fund, was created by the United Nations General Assembly on 11 December 1946 to provide emergency food and healthcare to children in countries that had been devastated by World War Ⅱ. In 1953 it became a permanent part of the United Natio ns System, and the words “international” and “emergency” were dropped from the organization’s name, making it simply the United Nations Children’s Fund. Its programs emphasize developing community-level services to promote the health and well-being of children.4. World Wide Fund for Nature (Pass. 3)The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961, working in the field of the wilderness preservation, and the reduction of human impact on the environment.Scripts with KeyPassage 1An uninhabited (无人居住的) island in the South Pacific is littered (杂乱) with the highest density of plastic waste anywhere in the world, according to a study.Henderson Island, part of the UK’s Pitcairn Islands group, has an estimated (估计) 37.7 million pieces of debris (废弃物) on its beaches. The island is near the center of an ocean current, meaning it collects much rubbish from boats and South America.The joint Australian and British study said the rubbish amounted to 671 items per square meter and a total of 17 metric tons. “A lot of the items on Henderson Island are what we wrongly refer to as disposable or single-use,” said Dr. Jennifer Lavers from the University of Tasmania. In addition to fishing items, Henderson Island was littered with everyday things including plastic brushes, cigarette lighters and razors.The condition of the island highlighted how plastic debris has affected the environment on a global scale, Dr. Lavers said. “Almost every island in the world and almost every species in the ocean is now being shown to be impacted one way or another by our waste,” she said. “There’s not really any one person or any one country that gets a free pass on this.”Questions 1 to 4 are based on the passage you have just heard.1. How many pieces of debris does Henderson Island have on its beaches?2. What is the weight of rubbish on Henderson Island beaches?3. Which items are NOT the everyday things littered on Henderson Island?4. What can we learn about plastic waste from Dr. Lavers?Passage 2Air pollution significantly increases the risk of low birth weight in babies, leading to lifelong damage to health, according to a large new study.The research was conducted in London, UK, but its implications for many millions of women in cities around the world with air pollution are something approaching a public health catastrophe.Globally, two billion children —90% of all children —are exposed to air pollution above World Health Organization guidelines. A Unicef study also found that 17 million babies suffer air six times more toxic (有毒的) than the guidelines.The team said that there are no reliable ways for women in cities to avoid chronic (长期的) exposure to air pollution during pregnancy (怀孕) and called for urgent action from governments to cut pollution from vehicles and other sources.The study analysed all live births in Greater London over four years and determined the link between the air pollution experienced by the mother and low birth weight, defined as less than 2.5kg. The scientists found a 15% increase in risk of low birth weight for every additional 5 micrograms per cubic (立方) meter of fine particle pollution.Unicef executive director Anthony Lake said: “Not only do pollutants harm babies’ developing lungs — they can permanently damage their developing brains —and, thus, their futures. No society can afford to ignore air pollution.”Questions 5 to 7 are based on the passage you have just heard.5. According to the new study, what is the influence of air pollution?6. How many children are exposed to air pollution above World Health Organization guidelines in the world?7. What can we learn about pollutants according to UNICEF executive director Anthony Lake?Passage 3The Arctic ice cap melted to hundreds of thousands of square miles below average this summer, according to data released lately.Climate change is pushing temperatures up most rapidly in the polar (极地) regions and left the extent of Arctic sea ice at 1.79m sq miles at the end of the summer melt season.The fast shrinking Arctic ice cap is increasingly thought to have major impacts on extreme weather patterns. Floods, heatwaves and severe winters in Europe, Asia and North America have all been linked to the Arctic meltdown.Rod Downie, head of polar programs at World Wide Fund for Nature, said: “From space, the loss of Arctic sea ice is the clearest and most visible sign of climate change, and human beings are responsible for most of it. We are engineering our planet and its climate.”“That’s not good for the people of the Arctic who depend upon sea ice for their traditional way of life and for people across the world who depend on a stable climate.” The Arctic could be virtually free of ice in summer within people’s lifetimes, he warned, and called for more action on climate change by reducing carbon emissions.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the passage you have just heard.8. How much is the extent of Arctic sea ice left at the end of the summer melt season?9. What have been linked to the Arctic meltdown?10. What is the main topic of the passage?Section D Spot DictationWhale songs can travel thousands of miles, but an increasingly noisy ocean is drastically (大幅地) (1) cutting down their ability to communicate, according to a new research that suggests ever-increasing noise could impede the beasts’ ability to navigate (导航) and find mates.Whales sing at a low frequency, (2) at the very bottom of the range of human hearing. To hear the whales, you have to broaden (3) your listening range,” said Christopher Clark of Cornell University, adding that “their (4) voices are beautifully adapted for long-range transmission. They are acoustically (在声学上) extremely prolific (丰富的).”By singing at low frequencies, whales (5) are able to communicate across oceans —it’s how they keep track of their pod and alert friends of (6) a good place to eat. But Clark and other scientists (7) are concerned that t he growing “acoustic smog” in the world’s oceans, and particularly the waters near popular migration and feeding routes, is interfering with whales’ ability to communicate with songs.Noise pollution (8) is doubling every decade in an urbanized marine environment, Clark claims, mostly due to shipping traffic.“If females can no longer (9) hear the singing males through the smog, they lose breeding opportunities and choices,” he said.Clark suggested that (10) the shipping industry overhaul their ships and begin using quieter propellers (推进器).Part Five Understanding Video ProgramsLanguage and Culture1. Antarctica (Video 2)Antarctica is Earth’s southernmost continent. It contains the geographic South Pole and is situated in the Antarctic region of the Southern Hemisphere, almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle, and is surrounded by the Southern Ocean. At 14,000,000 square kilometres (5,400,000 square miles), it is the fifth-largest continent.2. The Hague (Video 2)The Hague is a city on the North Sea coast of the western Netherlands. It is also home to the U.N.’s International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.3. The International Court of Justice (Video 2)The International Court of Justice (abbreviated ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. It settles legal disputes between member states and gives advisory opinions to authorized UN organs and specialized agencies. It comprises a panel of 15 judges elected by the General Assembly and Security Council for nine-year terms.Scripts with KeyVideo 1 How to Fight Desertification and Reverse Climate ChangeThe most massive tsunami (海啸) perfect storm is bearing down upon us. This perfect storm is mounting a grim (严峻的) reality, increasingly grim reality. Now, this perfect storm that we are facing is the result of our rising population, rising towards 10 billion people, land that is turning to desert, and, of course, climate change.Now there’s no question about it at all:we will only solve the problem of replacing fossil fuels with technology. But fossil fuels, carbon — coal and gas — are by no means the only thing that is causing climate change.Desertification is a fancy word for land that is turning to desert, and this happens only when we create too much bare ground. There’s no other cause. And I intend to focus on most of the world’s land that is turning t o desert.We have environments where we have months of humidity (潮湿) followed by months of dryness, and that is where desertification is occurring. Fortunately, with space technology now, we can look at it from space, and when we do, you can see the proportions fairly well.Generally, what you see in green is not desertifying, and what you see in brown is, and these are by far the greatest areas of the Earth. About two thirds, I would guess, of the world is desertifying.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the video you have just watched.1. What is bearing down upon us according to the video?2. Which does NOT result in the “perfect storm” we are facing?3. What does “desertification” mean?4. When we look at desertification from space, what is the color that shows desertifying?5. What is the proportion of land that is desertifying according to the video?Video 2 Whaling Summit Votes to Uphold Ban on Japan Whale Hunt Commercial whaling has been banned since 1986. Since then, Japan has still hunted whales under what it calls a “scientific whaling program.” Conservation groups say this program is nothing more than a poor disguise for commercial whaling.In a surprise move in March, the International Court of Justice in The Hague ruled Japan must halt its whaling program in the Southern Ocean. Delegates at the International Whaling Commission or IWC summit in Slovenia voted by a 35 to 20 majority Thursday, to adopt a resolution backing the International Court of Justice ruling. Anti-whaling groups say it is a major blow to Japan’s hopes of resuming whaling next year.It is almost as though Japan’s commissioner saying: “Pay no attention to the world court judgment behind the curtain —we are going back to whaling in a sanctuary (避难所) around Antarctica. Ultimately, Japan needs to reconcile itself to the emerging global consensus for whale conservation and the court order of the ICJ.”Because the resolution was not passed by consensus, it is not binding on all IWC members. After the vote, Japan’s commissioner sa id Tokyo would submit a new planto resume so-called scientific whaling off Antarctica. New Zealand, which sponsored the resolution, insisted the IWC must respect the vote and reject Japan’s attempts to resume the hunt.Questions 6 to 10 are based on the video you have just watched.6. When has the commercial whaling been banned?7. What is Japan’s “scientific whaling program” in the eyes of conserv ation groups?8. What is the vote result of delegates at IWC summit?9. Why is the resolution not binding on all IWC members?10. What is Japan’s next step after the vote according to Japan’s commissioner?。
新世纪视听说教程2答案听力原文unit1
新世纪大学英语视听说教程2unit1听力原文In this section, you will hear several conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.</text>1A: Lucy, I saw Jeff the other day on the street.B: Oh, I thought he went to New York.<She saw Jeff in New YorkShe was a friend to JeffShe didn't believe Jeff. n>She was surprised to hear that2A: Good morning, your card please.B: I'm sorry this is my first time to borrow books. Can you tell me what to do?<In a school canteen.In a classroom.In a library.In a hospital.A: Good morning, sir. I'm a news reporter from <i>.</i> Now would you mind answering a few questions?B: Uh ... sure.A: What's your name?B: David Brown. My friends call me Dave.A: So, David, what do you do for living?B: I'm a real estate agent.A: That's great. And do you like your job?B: Well ... I should say yes. You know, this isn't an easy job. Spent a lot of time running around, making appointments with people. But I like it. A: Terrific. Where do you want to live?B: Uh ... that depends. Right now I want to live here because Chicago is a big city and I have my job here. But after I retire, I'd like to move to the countryside.A: Sounds interesting. Now who do you think is the most important person in your life?B: My wife of course. She's the mother of our three sons and she's a great mother.A: That's good. Thanks very much for talking to us, David.B: You're welcome.<3 Who is the woman David talks to?A newspaper editor.A news reporter.A writerA researcher.<4Where does David want to live now?In Chicago.< >In New York.In the countryside.In a foreign country.5The most important person in David's life is _____.his fatherhis motherhis sonhis wife/>-"Section B"/>In this section, you will hear several short passages. At the end of each passage,you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).-原文Friendship is not a state of mind; it's an act, a balanced relationship between people. It varies from person to person. Our friends are the people who are ready to help us during times of distress, who we share most of our thoughts with. Friendship and love are not quite the same thing, although there's a lot of love around friendship. We are always sure that our friend will understand why we acted in a certain way. We need not explain anything to our very good friends. But the main difference between love and friendship is that in love, the two individuals share a certain intimacy, which is greater than friendship. An important element in love is the physical element. No matter how close you are with your friend, it does not mean physical intimacy. In love, individuals generally have only one partner. You may have many people whom you could call friends but there exists only one person with whom you are in love. A loving relationship makes one so much attached to the other that one feels pain if the other one is hurt. Friendship may last for a lifetime as does love, but then the time spent by the individuals with each other is more exciting in love than in friendship. Life without love is like a year without spring. One could say that love is friendship plus physical closeness.Questions 6 to 10 are based on the passage you have just heard.6 Friends are people with whom _____.we spend time withwe identify ourselveswe share most of our thoughtswe talk about the past</7 What element can be found in love, but not in friendship?Physical closeness.Emotional closenessDeep trust.Willingness to share everything.8.What is TRUE about friends and partners?You can have many friends and many partners.You can have many friends, but only one partner.You can have only one friend, but many partners.You can have only one friend and only one partner.9In a loving relationship, if one is hurt, the other ____.takes care of him/her >comforts him/her >spends much time with him/herfeels pain10．Life without love is like a year without _____.</text>springsummerautumnwinter原文；It is common practice to introduce people when you are starting a friendship. Then what should you do in such introductions? For the first time, introduce individuals to each other using both first and last names. If you're introducing someone who has a title like "doctor", you should include the title as well as the first and last names in the introduction. Introduce the younger or less known person to the older or more famous person first, regardless of the sex of the individuals. However, if a considerable age difference lies between the two, it is far more polite to make introductions out of respect to age, no matter what the social rank is. If the person you are introducing has a specific relationship to you, make the relationship clear by adding a phrase such as "my boss", "my wife" or "my uncle". In the case of unmarried couples who are living together, "companion" and "partner" are good choices. If you are introducing your husband or wife, use your spouse's first and last name if he or she has a different last name than you. Include the phrase "my wife" or "my husband". Introduce an individual to the group first, then the group to the individual. For example: "Dr. Brown, I'd like you to meet my friends Kym Hsu, Shawn Kampbell and Michael Via. Everyone, this is Dr. Kurt Brown."Questions 11 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.For the first time, you must include a person's ____ in introduction.last name and titlefirst name and titlesocial rankfirst name and last name12 If you are introducing a man and a woman about the same age with one more famous than the other, you should _____.introduce the man to the women firstintroduce the woman to the man firstintroduce the more famous to the less famous firstintroduce the less famous to the more famous first13. If you are introducing your unmarried partner, you can use the word _____.lover >spouse<companionbuddy14How should a man introduce his wife who has a different last name than his?<Using "my wife" onlyUsing her last name and "my wife" only.Using her first name and "my wife" onlyUsing her first name, last name, and "my wife".15.How should you introduce an individual and a group to each other? Introducing everyone in the group to the individual first.Introducing the individual to the group first.Introducing the group as a whole to the individual first.Asking the people in the group to introduce themselves.In this section, you will hear several sentences. Listen carefully and then repeat.">The special person in my family is my grandfather.He’s always kind to me and supportive.We’re colleagues. We work in the same department.We’re both taking accounting this semester.My friends are important to me because I like to go out with them and I can talk to them about most things原文：Last month I received a call, and it was from a college classmate I hadn't seen for years. He said he had just settled down in Shanghai and wanted to come over to visit me. I was overjoyed at that time because he was one of my best friends in college. Then on the following weekend he visited me. That was an old buddy reunion. Sounds good, isn't it? He told me he was working for a big company and that he liked his job very much. After so many years I'm surprised that the man has changed little. Still honest and humorous. And yes, he's going to be married next week and invited me to the wedding party.-<Look at the picture below, which is about Sam, the boy, and a nice man.Something interesting happened between them and became Sam's favorite memory. Suppose you are Sam and now you have grown up. Looking at the picture, you remember what happened and want to share it with us. You'll have 1 minute to prepare and another 2 minutes to complete your presentation. Now you have 1 minute to prepare.<-True or False. Watch the video clip and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).<text>People We Like Woo Sung: Hi, my name is Woo Sung Chung. Dayanne: Hi, my name is Dayanne Leal. My nickname is Day. D-A-Y. Jonathan: Hi, I'm Jonathan Najman. My nickname is Johnny.Agnes: Hi. I am Agnes Tounkara. My first name, Agnes, is spelled A-G-N-E-S. My last name is spelled T-O-U-N-K-A-R-A.Brad: My name is Brad Fotsch. My first name, Brad, is spelled B-R-A-D.My last name Fotsch, is spelled F-O-T-S-C-H.Calum: Hi. My name is Calum Docherty. I'm from Glasgow in Scotland.I'm 18 years old and I'm a student at Harvard University. Jonathan: I'm from Guatemala City, Guatemala, and I'm a computer engineer.Hana: Hi, my name is Hana Lee. I'm 20 years old. I'm a student at Boston College and l'm from Douglaston, New York.Dayanne: My favorite actor is Antonio Banderas.Woo Sung: My favorite actress is Julia Roberts.Kevin: My favorite actress is Angelina （岭师分享群391337364发布）Jolie because I think she is the most beautiful woman in the world. t> <Dayanne's nickname is Day.</text>TFJonathan's nickname is Najman.TFAgnes's last name is Toukara.TFBrad's nickname is Brady.TFBrad's last name is Fotsch.TF"Section BFill in the blanks. Watch the video clip a and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.->Calum: Hi. <u>My name</u> is Calum Docherty. I'm from Glasgow in <u>Scotland</u> . I'm<u>18 years|eighteen years</u> old and I'm a student at <u>Harvard University</u> .Jonathan: I'm from Guatemala City, Guatemala, and I'm a<u>computer engineer</u> .Hana: Hi, my name is Hana Lee. I'm <u>20 years|twenty years</u> old. I'm a <u>student</u> at Boston College and I'm from Douglaston, <u>New York</u> . ...Kevin: My <u>favorite</u> actress is Angelina Jolie because I think she is the <u>most beautiful</u> woman in the world.（岭师分享群391337364发布）></。
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.。
新世纪高等院校英语专业本科生 语音教程(第2版) 课件
新世纪高等院校英语专业本科生语音教程(第2版) 课件全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1New Century College English Major Undergraduate Phonetics Tutorial (2nd Edition) CoursewareIntroductionThe New Century College English Major Undergraduate Phonetics Tutorial (2nd Edition) Courseware is designed to help students improve their pronunciation skills in English. This courseware covers a wide range of topics related to phonetics, including vowels, consonants, stress patterns, intonation, and connected speech. By using this courseware, students will learn how to produce and recognize English sounds accurately, leading to improved communication skills in both speaking and listening.Key FeaturesThe courseware is divided into several modules, each focusing on a specific aspect of English phonetics. Each moduleincludes interactive exercises, audio recordings, and video tutorials to help students practice and reinforce their learning. Some of the key features of this courseware include:1. Detailed explanations of English phonetic symbols and pronunciation rules.2. Clear examples of how to produce English sounds correctly.3. Practice exercises to help students distinguish between similar sounds.4. Guided activities to improve stress and intonation patterns in English sentences.5. Real-life listening tasks to develop students' ability to understand natural spoken English.BenefitsBy using this courseware, students will be able to:1. Improve their pronunciation accuracy and fluency in English.2. Develop a better understanding of English phonetic symbols and rules.3. Enhance their listening comprehension skills in English.4. Feel more confident and comfortable when communicating in English.5. Prepare for exams or presentations that require strong English pronunciation skills.ConclusionThe New Century College English Major Undergraduate Phonetics Tutorial (2nd Edition) Courseware is a valuable resource for English students looking to enhance their pronunciation skills. With its comprehensive coverage of English phonetics and interactive learning activities, this courseware is a valuable tool for improving pronunciation accuracy and fluency. Students who use this courseware will see a significant improvement in their spoken English and will be better equipped to communicate effectively in a variety of settings.篇2New Century Higher Education College English Major Undergraduate Speech Tutorial (2nd Edition) CoursewareIntroductionThe New Century Higher Education College English Major Undergraduate Speech Tutorial (2nd Edition) Courseware is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource designed to help students improve their oral communication skills in English. This courseware covers a wide range of topics related to pronunciation, intonation, stress, rhythm, and fluency, allowing students to develop their speaking abilities in a structured and systematic way.Course StructureThe courseware is divided into several modules, each focusing on a specific aspect of spoken English. The modules include:1. Introduction to Pronunciation: This module introduces students to the basic principles of English pronunciation, including the sounds of the English language, stress patterns, and intonation.2. Practice Exercises: This module provides students with a variety of practice exercises designed to help them improve their pronunciation skills. These exercises cover a range of topics, including vowel and consonant sounds, word stress, and sentence stress.3. Speaking Tasks: This module focuses on developing students' speaking skills through a series of interactive tasks and role-plays. These tasks are designed to help students practice their pronunciation, intonation, and fluency in a real-world context.4. Listening Comprehension: This module helps students improve their listening skills by providing them with a series of audio recordings and comprehension exercises. These exercises are designed to help students understand natural English speech and improve their ability to recognize different accents and dialects.5. Performance Assessment: This module allows students to assess their own speaking skills through a series ofself-assessment activities and quizzes. These assessments help students track their progress and identify areas for improvement.Benefits of Using the CoursewareThe New Century Higher Education College English Major Undergraduate Speech Tutorial (2nd Edition) Courseware offers several benefits to students, including:1. Improved Pronunciation: By practicing pronunciation exercises and following the guidance provided in the courseware,students can improve their pronunciation skills and develop a more natural-sounding spoken English.2. Enhanced Fluency: The speaking tasks and role-plays included in the courseware help students develop their fluency and confidence when speaking English, allowing them to communicate more effectively in real-life situations.3. Better Listening Skills: The listening comprehension exercises in the courseware help students improve their ability to understand natural spoken English, including different accents and dialects.4. Increased Confidence: By completing the speaking tasks and self-assessment activities in the courseware, students can build their confidence and become more comfortable speaking English in academic and professional settings.Overall, the New Century Higher Education College English Major Undergraduate Speech Tutorial (2nd Edition) Courseware is a valuable resource for students looking to improve their oral communication skills in English. By following the structured program and completing the various exercises and activities, students can develop the necessary skills to become more confident and effective speakers of English.篇3New Century Higher Education College English Major Undergraduate Speech Courseware (2nd Edition)Introduction:The New Century Higher Education College English Major Undergraduate Speech Courseware (2nd Edition) is a comprehensive and interactive resource designed to help students improve their speaking skills in English. This courseware covers a wide range of topics, including pronunciation, intonation, and stress patterns, as well as strategies for effective communication in various contexts. With engaging activities, audio clips, and video demonstrations, the courseware provides students with the tools they need to become confident and proficient speakers of English.Features of the Courseware:1. Pronunciation Practice: The courseware includes a variety of exercises and drills to help students improve their pronunciation of English sounds. From vowel sounds to consonant clusters, students will have ample opportunities to practice and refine their pronunciation skills.2. Intonation Patterns: The courseware covers different intonation patterns in English, including rising and falling intonation. Through practice exercises and audio examples, students will learn how to use intonation effectively to convey meaning and emotion in their speech.3. Stress and Rhythm: The courseware also focuses on stress and rhythm patterns in English. Students will learn how to emphasize key words in sentences and phrases, as well as how to maintain a natural rhythm in their speech.4. Communication Strategies: In addition to pronunciation and intonation, the courseware provides students with strategies for effective communication in various contexts. From giving presentations to participating in group discussions, students will learn how to engage their audience and convey their message with clarity and confidence.5. Interactive Activities: The courseware includes a variety of interactive activities, such as role-plays, dialogues, and pronunciation games, to keep students engaged and motivated. These activities provide opportunities for students to practice their speaking skills in a fun and interactive way.Conclusion:The New Century Higher Education College English Major Undergraduate Speech Courseware (2nd Edition) is a valuable resource for students looking to improve their speaking skills in English. With its comprehensive coverage of pronunciation, intonation, stress patterns, and communication strategies, the courseware provides students with the tools they need to become confident and proficient speakers of English. By using this courseware, students can enhance their speaking skills and become effective communicators in both academic and professional settings.。
新世纪大学英语系列教材综合教程三4(New century college English Series coursebook three, 4)
新世纪大学英语系列教材综合教程三4（New century college English Series coursebook three, 4）New century integrated unit test -- Unit 4, Book 4Listening ComprehensionPlease fill in the Script as required:True or FalseDirections: There are ten statements in this section. Numbers are based on 1 to 6 Text A while the rest are based on Text B. Listen carefully and decide whether each of the following is true or false. (10 points)OneTrue FalsePlease fill in the Script as required:A, job, can, be, as, labor, a, person, has, no, interest, in, and, is, compelled, to, it, take, it, by, the, necessity,, of, earning,, a, living, if, and, classified, supporting, his, family.TwoTrue FalsePlease fill in the Script as required:Play, is, an, activity, one, enjoys, doing, as, a, pastime., Whether, one, plays, or, not, is,, a, matter, that, of, concern, society., toThreeTrue FalsePlease fill in the Script as required:In, the, author's, eye, the, majority, of, people, in, the, modern, technological, society,, are, labourers, workers., rather, thanFourTrue FalsePlease fill in the Script as required:The, development, of, technology, and, division, of, labor, have, turned, a, large, amount, the, of, enjoyable,, work, into, labor., boringFiveTrue FalsePlease fill in the Script as required:We, are, very, happy, imagine, a, in, future, where, the, majority, of, workforce, have, as, much, the, time, for, play, as, the,, upper, classes,, used, to, world, have, to, in, the, past.SixTrue FalsePlease fill in the Script as required:Workers, seldom, commit, acts, of, because, the, aggression, inside, if, any, themselves, would, naturally, turn, into, the, motivation, and,, determination, to, violence, do, well., their, jobsSevenTrue FalsePlease fill in the Script as required:The, profession, we, select, reflects, kind, of, the, qualities, we, want,, to, show, in, public.EightTrue FalsePlease fill in the Script as required:The, higher, the, educational, background, required, for, an, occupation, the, lower, is, its, status, is.NineTrue FalsePlease fill in the Script as required:Studies, show, that, having, the, required, by, the, job, ability, guarantees, good, work,, performance, and, career, satisfaction.TenTrue FalsePlease fill in the Script as required:If, you, are, interested, your, work, you, are, more, likely, to, career, success, and, job, satisfaction, and, obtain, less, likely,, to, give, in, it, up.Please fill in the Script as required:Compound DictationDirections: You will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the secondtime, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 11-20 with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. (10 points)雇佣是双方之间的一种契约，一种是雇主，另一种是雇员。
新世纪研究生公共英语教材 听说学生用书 第二版听力原文 单元4
ppt for new century english unit 1book 2listening新世纪英语第一单元教案听力部分
Exercise One
Directions: Listen to the passage and decide whether the statements are true or false. Write “T” for true and “F” for false.
1.Fitness helps you feel better but you have less time for leisure time. 2.Children and teens who are fit need more energy. 3.When you stay active and fit, you burn more calories. 4.Fitness lowers your risk for hear attack, diabetes, high blood pressure. 5.Fitness can keep your mind sharp.
write down the missing part in each sentence.
1. Do you still remember the day ________________________? 2. It occurred to Peter that _____________________________. 3. The water was so cold that __________________________. 4. Jack was the only person in his office __________________.
Exercise One
Directions: Listen to the dialogue and
新世纪研究生公共英语教材听说学生用书（上）第一单元原文
新世纪研究生公共英语教材听说学生用书（上）第一单元原文Lesson 1 Music1. M: By the way, Jane, did you talk to the consultant about our new health program?W: I contacted his office but his secretary said he would be out for lunch until two.Q: What does the woman mean? b. She couldn't talk to the consultant before two.2. W: We need to let everyone know about the charity concert, but we don't have much money for advertising.M: How about using the school radio station? They broadcast free public service announcements.Q: What does the man suggest they do? c. Ask the school radio station for help.3. W: I don't understand why this book for self-study doesn't have answers to the questions.M: But it does. You can find them at the back of the book.Q: What does the man say about the self-study book? d. The book does include the answers.4. M: The new sales manager says he has never met you before.W: We've been introduced about three times. He seems a little forgetful.Q: What do we learn about the new sales manager? b. He probably has a poor memory.5. M: Have you had the brakes and tires checked? And do you have enough money?W: I have taken care of everything. And I'm sure it's going to be a wonderful trip.Q: What's the woman going to do? d. Spend some time traveling.6. M: I've had my new stereo for a whole week, but I haven't yet figured out how to record music.W: Didn't any instruction manual come with it?Q: What does the woman imply? b. The man should refer to the instruction manual.7. W: I want to pay you for that long-distance call I made. But,I suppose you haven't gotten your phone bill yet,M: Oh, but I have.Q: What does the man mean? a. He has received his telephone bill.8. M: Professor Smith assigned us three more novels to read.W: He must think you don't have any other classes.Q: What can be inferred about Professor Smith? b. He assigns too much work.9. M: Let's go watch the fireworks tonight.W: I have tickets to the theater.Q: What does the woman mean? b. She has plans for the evening.10. M: I am exhausted. I stayed up the whole night studying for my history midterm exam.W: Why do you always wait till the last minute?Q: What can be inferred about the man? a. He has bad study habits.11. M: I'll be coming straight from work, so I'll have to packa change of clothes.W: It's only a barbecue. Jeans and T-shirts will be fine.Q: What does the woman imply? d. Casual dress will be appropriate.12. W: I'm going to the snack bar for a cup of coffee. Would you like me to bring you back something?M: Not from the snack bar, but could you pick up a paper for me?Q: What does the man mean? c. He wants the woman to get him a newspaper.13. M: I don't understand how this budget was calculated.W: Let me have a look, OK?Q: What does the woman mean? c. She'll try to see what method was used.14. W: We need a fourth player for tennis this morning. Do you want to join us?M: I've got a class at nine, but Carol is free and she is really good.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do? b. Ask Carol to play tennis.15. W: Have you saved enough to buy that new printer for your computer yet?M: Y ou know, money seems to be burning a hole in my pocket lately. Maybe next month.Q: What does the man mean? a. He doesn't have enough money to buy a printer now.Passage I American MusicOne of America's most important exports is her modern music. American music is played all over the world. It is enjoyed by the people of all ages in all countries. Al-though the lyrics are English, people not speaking English enjoy it.The reasons for its popularity are its fast pace and rhythmic beat.The music has many origins in the United States. Countrymusic, coming from the rural areas in the southern United States, is one source. Country music features simple themes and melodies describing day-to-day situations and the feelings of country people. Many people appreciate this music because of the emotions expressed by country music songs.A second origin of American popular music is the blues. It depicts mostly sad feelings reflecting the difficult lives of American blacks. It is usually played and sung by black musicians, but it is popular with all Americans.Rock music is a newer form of music. This music style, featuring fast and repetitious rhythms, was influenced by the blues and country music. It was first known as rock-and-roll in the 1950s. Since then there have been many forms of rock music: hard rock, soft rock, disco music and others. Many performers of popular music are young musicians.American popular music is marketed to a demanding audience. Now popular songs are heard on the radio several times a day. Some songs have become popular all over the world. People hear these songs sung in their original English or sometimes translated into other languages. The words may differ but the enjoyment of the music is universal.1. Which group of people enjoy American music?a. Americans.b. People speaking English.c. People not speaking English.d. All of the above.2. Why is American music so popular in all countries?d. Because it has a fast pace and rhythmic beat.3; What can be learned from the passage?a.People enjoy country music because it expresses their happy feelings.4. What do you know from the passage?c. Rock music was influenced by the blues and country music.5. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?c. T he words of the songs differ, and so does the enjoyment of the music.Passage II: Music in Different CulturesIn western culture music is regarded as good by birth, and sounds that are welcome are said to be "music to the ears". In some other cultures -- for example, Islamic culture -- it is of low value, associated with sin and evil. In the West and in the high cultures of Asia, it is said that there are three types of music. First, classical music, composed and performed by trained professionals originally under the support of courts and religious establishments; second, folk music, shared by the population at large and passed on orally, and third, popular music, performed by professionals, spread through radio, television, records, film, and print, and consumed by the urban mass public.Music is a major component in religious services, theater, and entertainment of all sorts. The most universal use of music is as a part of religious ritual. In some tribal societies, music appears to serve as a special form of communication with supernatural beings, and its prominent use in modern Christian and Jewish services may be the left-over of just such an original purpose. Another less obvious function of music is social adherence. For most social groups, music can serve as a powerful symbol. Members of most societies share keen feelings as to what kind of music they "belong to". Indeed, some minorities including, inthe U. S.A., black Americans and Euro-American racial groups use music as a major symbol of group identity. Music also symbolizes military, patriotic and funeral moods and events. In a more general sense, music may express the central social values of a society. In western music, the interrelationship of conductor and orchestra symbolizes the need for strong cooperation among various kinds of specialists in a modern industrial society.1.In what culture is music regarded as good by birth? c. In western culture2. Which of the following is performed by professionals? b. Classical music and popular music.3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?C. Music is a special form of communication with supernatural beings.4. According to the passage, what is the most universal use of music? d. Religious ritual.5. Which of the following is NOT symbolized by music? d. Friendship.II. Listen to the passage again and complete the statements below.1. In some other cultures, music is of low value, associated with sin and evil.2. For most social groups, music can serve as a powerful symbol. Members of most societies share keen feelings as to what kind of music they "belong to".3.In a more general sense, music may express the central social values of a society. In Western culture, the interrelationship between conductor and orchestra symbolizes the need for strong cooperation among various kinds of specialists in a modernindustrial society.PART D Extensive Listening: The Path to PowerDirections: In this part, you are going to hear a longer passage. The passage is printed below with some words and expressions missing. As you listen, fill in each of the blanks with the words or expressions you have heard.I was born into a home which was 1) practical, serious, and intensely 2) religious. Indeed, my father was much in demand as a lay preacher in and around Grantham. Our lives revolved around Methodism. The family went to Sunday Morning Service at 11 o'clock, but before that, I would have gone to morning 3) Sundav School. There was Sunday School again in the afternoon. Later, from about the age of twelve, I played the 4) piano for the smaller children to sing the hymns. Then my parents would usually go out again to the Sunday Evening Service. This I found somewhat too much of a good thing.But on a few occasions I remember trying to get out of going. But when I said to my father that my friends were able to go out for 5) a walk instead, and I would like to 6) join them, he would reply: "Never do things just because 7) other people do them." In fact, this was one of his favorite expressions used when I wanted to learn dancing, or sometimes when I wanted to 8) go to the cinema, or out for the day somewhere. Whatever I felt 9)at the time, the sentiment stood me in good stead, as it did my father. My father's sense of 10) duty, however, always had its 11) gentle side.I remember a 12) discussion between my father and a church-goer about the "prodigal son" of a friend, who after running through his parent's savings, had turned up 13) penniless and with the young family on their doorstep. The church-goerwas clear: The boy was no good, would never be any good and should be shown the door. My father's reply is 14) vivid in my mind: "No," he said, "a son remains a son. And he must be 15) greeted with all the 16) love and warmth of his family when he turns to them. Whatever happens, he must always be able to 17) come home." As this suggests, my father was a man of firm 18) principles. "Your father always stick to his principles,'' as my mother would say. But he did not believe in 19) applying these principles in a way which made life wretched for everyone else. He showed this in his dealings as a local counselor and later olderman, with the vexed 20) question of what could be done on the Sabbath。
Unit1新世纪大学英语视听说
Conversation 1 Maria: Hi, Junko. Junko: Hi, Maria. It’s good to see you again! How are you? Maria: I’m fine, thanks. How about you? Junko: I’m fine. Maria: Junko, this is Ricardo. We’re classmates. We’re both taking accounting this semester. Junko: Hi, Ricardo. Ricardo: Hi, Junko.
1. Nora Nelson
2. Wes and Lydia
3. Two boys
4. Mrs. Hanson
( ) They’re quiet. (√ ) They’re classmates. (√ ) She’s related to Nora. ( ) She’s nosy. (√ ) She lives in 3C. (√ ) She lives in 2A. (√ ) They live in 3B. ( ) They live in 2B.
A: Ana, I’d like you to meet David Beckham, one of the greatest football players of our time. B: It’s nice to meet you, Mr. Beckham. A: Nice to meet you too, Ana.
Lesson A The people in my life Lesson B Special people
Speaking I’d like you to meet …
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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!。
新世纪大学英语听力四
新世纪大学英语听力四Unit1Man, look at that! In New Y ork there's always something being built. And everything goes up so quickly ...you never know what's going to be around next week.Y eah, but on the other hand, sometimes I wonder about overcrowding. Maybe they need to start tuilding down more.Building down?Y eah, it's when you build underground instead of above ground.Nah, that's too much like living in a cave. I love the skyscrapers! They are the most incredible feats of engineering!True. And some of the first ones were built right here in New Y ork City.That's right! Y ou know, I wounder what New Y ork looked like before all these buildings popped up.Y eah. I'll bet it'll be something fantastic!Maybe ...what do you think it's going to look like?I don't know ...but you know what? I'm going to remember what it looked like.Uh ...you are too much. Hey, let's ask this guy what your "famous" building's going to be ...Unit2Well, 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!What do you mean?The first computers were so unreliable. They used to crash all the time. And they were not as affordable or as fast as they arenow.Mine's pretty fast, but not as fast as some of the newer, more expensive ones.I know! And now a days, almost everyone has a computer. In those days, nobody had their own computer. We used to use the ones at the university.So? No big deal /doc/086095495.html,ptops have batteries ...Y es, but remember, in thoes days we didn't have laptops. If your computer crashed, you lost everything.Everything?Everything. We used to lose information all the time, but that time it was terrible. Everybody lost their papers that afternoon ...including me.Unit3So, what are today's headlines?I don't know. I'm reading the important like my horoscope and the entertainment section. ! Look at this! James Hammond is playing at CBGB's tonight.James Hammond. Famous blues guitarist? The guy and the ? No, that's Kevin Diamond. James Hammond is the singer. He has , he always ...I know him —he's great! Let's go!Ah, ! It's sold out!Wearing the pink shirt?No. The really pretty one . Y ou know her, she lives in our building. She's a journalist. She writes all the music reviews for The V illage V oice.Well, ? Go over there and ask her if she can get us some tickets for tonight!I can't do that. !, I got a ticket —and a date with ... Anna Markovich.! That's great!Unit4Please have a seat. Thanks very much. Did you bring ?Y es. .Great. Thanks. First let me about the job. We're to sell our new software product internationally. The job requires and most importantly, .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 .That's great. So tell me a little bit about your experience with software programs.Well, I've trained people for the past two years at my current job, so I really feel I know the product and customer needs.Y ou've been very busy, Ms. Oliveira. Wall, thanks very much for coming in. .. We're going to be late for our aerobics class! Oh, there was a phone call from some woman called ... Y vonne ...Unit5Don't worry about it. It's going to be great ...especially since you have a "lovely assistant" like me. Right ...there, that should do it.got your signs?Check!Ready Mr. Howard? And rolling ... OK ... "Furniture showroom" commercial —take one.Hello there! My name is John Howard, president of Furniture Showroom, and I'm here to tell you why we're one of te most successful furniture stores around. The keys to our success areexcellent quality, great design, and affordable prices. And who are these keys for? Why for you—our customers! And that's why I'm here today to show you some of our premier pieces. Like this sleek and stylish lounge chair. All our loungers are covered in 100% genuine leather, and build 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 your head on! It's sure! See for yourself! Y ou know, folk, Furniture Showroom is not one of those fly-by-night operations —"here today, gone tomorrow." Our company was founded in 1982 with only three hard-working employees: my wife, my son, and me. Here at Furniture Showroom, we really pride ourselves in giving you the best product, at the right price! So come on down to Furniture Showroom and take a look at our ...Well you know what this calls for, don't you?Y eah ...an apology.No, an encore!Unit6Y eah ...well, apparently, his farm wasn't so "little." I just got a letter from his lawyer today. It seems that Uncle Max owned all of the land in the area ...and he left it all to me in his will. Guys, I'm rich!Y ou're kidding !I never knew he was rich. When I was a kid, Uncle Max liveda really simple life. It wasn't like he was penniless or anything , nothing luxurious. He had his farm, his old truck ... And that was it. Wow! So what happened? Did he strike it rich or something?No. He never seemed to spend any money at all. I mean, he was always generous with me ...offered to give me spending money ...even wanted me to go to private school, but I said "no."I thought he was just being nice. Last year he called me to see if I wanted to vacation at his "summer house." I thought he was just joking ...turns out he's got me ...in Europe!Mike, how could you not have known.I'm telling you, this guy never spent money on anything! He never bought anything that wasn't on sale. He used to have a timer bu his phone so that people wouldn't talk too long! Guys, he would bring home all of the sugar and ketchup packets every time he went to a restaurant.Wow. And no one knew ...I didn't. In fact, i used to offer to give him money when could. No wonder he laughed at me. Who would have thought he was that well off ...Um ... Takeshi? I'm a little short on cash until Uncle Max's money comes. Do you think I could borrow some? I'm good for it.... And we're talking a nice dinner ...Would you ever tell a white lie?A white lie?Y eah. Y ou know...if telling the truth were going to hurt someone's feeling.I think honesty is always the best policy.But sometimes ...doesn't it depend upon the circumstances? Y ou know ...aren't there exceptions to the rule?I don't know. Hey, why are you asking me this, anything?Well, I told a white lie today, and my conscience is really bothering me.I know, but you shouldn't have lied. Y ou should have just said: "Hey, I'm not in the mood to go shopping." Or, if you were really her friend, you would tell her the truth.Y es! Sun-hee, friends have to be honest with each other—especially roommates！Tara is counting on us to tell her the truth no matter what.Hi, girls! Check out my new jacket! I simply couldn't resist! The saleslady told me it looked great on me! What do you think?It's beautiful!Sun-hee?It's you!Do you really mean it.Absolutely!Where's the mirror!Excuse me. We're conducting a survey of opinions about city living. Do you have a couple of to answer a few questions?Sure.Why not.Great! This won't take long. Question number one: Do you agree, disagree, or have no opinion about each of the following statements: "There's too much noise pollution in New Y ork."I agree.What? Me too.OK. Next: "Rush hour in the city has become unbearable."I totally. I mean, traffic's been an issue here for years, but recently it's gotten a lot worse with all the construction going on.I walk to school so it's not an issue for me, so "no opinion" I guess.That's true. But it goes the other way too...like if you make a mistake, there are a hundred people waiting to take your place.Y ear, but if you're really talented...OK...OK...thank you. Next: "Is there anything you don't like about living in New Y ork?Where do I start? There's not enough parking, there aren't enough affordable apartments, too many people...and they can be so rude!Come on! I ... I to tally disagree! It's not that bad. The truth is, the biggest problem is there's not enough time to enjoy everything the city has to offer.。
新世纪大学英语综合课程第二版UnitUnitListenandRespond听力原文
Unit 1 Living in Harmony00:04.00Listen and Respond00:06.78Smile00:10.76I am a mother of three and have recently completed my college degree. 00:16.57The last project the professor assigned us to do was called “Smile.”00:22.95The class was asked to go out and smile at three people and then write down their reaction.00:30.42I am a very friendly person and always smile at everyone I meet and say “hello.”00:36.54So I thought that it would be a piece of cake for me.00:41.52Soon after we were assigned the project; my husband;00:45.47the youngest son and I went out to the local McDonalds on a cold March morning.00:51.63Just when we were standing in line; waiting to be served;00:55.66I smelled a horrible “dirty body” smell; and there standing behind me wer e two poor homeless men.01:03.96As I looked down at the shorter gentleman close to me; he was smiling. 01:09.48His beautiful sky blue eyes were searching for acceptance.01:14.19He said; “Good day” as he counted the few coins he had.01:19.73The second man was mentally retarded.01:23.65The young lady at the counter asked the shorter man what they wanted. 01:28.38He said; “Just coffee for the two of us.”01:32.48Obviously; it was all they could afford.01:35.94To sit in the restaurant and warm up; they had to buy something — they just wanted to be warm.01:44.01Then I was suddenly filled with sympathy.01:47.18All eyes in the restaurant were set on me; judging my every action.01:52.74I smiled and asked the young lady behind the counter to01:56.79give me two more breakfast meals on a separate tray.02:00.93I then walked to the table where the two men were sitting.02:05.09I put the tray on the table and laid my hand on the blue-eyed gentleman’s cold hand.02:12.07He looked up at me and said; “Thank you.”02:15.98I leaned over and said; “Just help yourselves.”02:20.22I started to cry when I walked away to join my husband and son.02:25.10As I sat down; my husband smiled at me and held my hand for a moment. 02:32.03I returned to college; with this story in hand.02:35.74I turned in “my project” and the professor was touched and read it to the whole class.02:43.20The whole class was touched.02:45.34I graduated with one of the biggest lessons I would ever learn —UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE.Unit 2 Optimism and Positive Thinking00:05.81Listen and Respond00:08.87Attitude Is Everything00:12.53Michael was a natural optimist.00:15.46He was always in a good mood; always up and always had something positive to say.00:22.52If an employee was having a bad day;00:25.29Michael was there telling the employee how to look on the positive side of the situation.00:31.51Seeing his optimism really made me curious; so one day I went up to Michael00:37.44and asked him; “I don’t get it.00:39.70You can’t be positive all the ti me.00:42.52How do you do it ”00:45.24Michael replied; “Each morning I wake up and say to myself: Mike; you have two choices today.00:53.41You can choose to be in a good mood or you can choose to be in a bad mood.00:58.89I choose to be in a good mood.01:01.46Each time something bad happens; I can choose to be a victim or choose to learn from it.01:08.30I choose to learn from it.01:10.88Every time someone comes to me complaining; I can choose to accept the complaining01:16.56or I can point out the positive side of life; I always choose the positive side of life.”01:23.05“Yeah; right.01:24.25But it isn’t that easy.”01:25.94I said.01:27.13“Yes; it is easy;” Michael said.01:30.30“Life is all about choices.01:32.75Every situation in life is a choice.01:35.67You choose how you react to situations; you choose how people will affect your mood; you choose how you feel.01:43.93The bottom line is: It’s your choice how you live your life.”01:49.18From Michael I have learned that every day we have a choice to live fully. 01:54.09So I will choose to be an optimist.01:56.80If I am an optimist I may feel better; enjoy life more; and maybe have more chances of success.Unit 3 The Road to Success00:05.83Listen and Respond00:08.68Follow Your Dream00:12.62One day in a high school; a senior named Monty Roberts was asked to write 00:18.50a paper about what he wanted to be and do when he grew up.00:23.83Monty Roberts was the son of a horse trainer.00:27.54He loved horses.00:29.55That night he wrote a seven-page paper describing his goal of someday owning a large horse ranch.00:37.49He wrote about his dream in great detail and he even drew a picture of a 200-acre ranch.00:45.22He put a great deal of his heart into the dream ranch00:48.88and the next day he handed the paper in to his teacher.00:53.10Two days later he received his paper back.00:56.41He got a large red F for his paper.01:00.81He went to ask the teacher why.01:03.42The teacher said; “The dream is impossible for you.01:07.50You have no money.01:09.06Owning a horse ranch needs a lot of money.01:12.73You have to buy the land; the house; and the machines for your ranch.01:18.49There’s no way you could ever do it.”01:21.86Then the teacher added; “If you will write this paper again01:26.28with a more realistic goal; I will reconsider your grade.”01:31.32The boy went home and thought about it long and hard.01:35.09He asked his father what he should do.01:38.24His father said; “Look; son; you have to make up your own mind on this. 01:44.59Howeve r; I think it is a very important decision for you.”01:50.55Finally; after sitting with it for a week; the boy turned in the same paper; making no changes at all.01:59.39He said to the teacher; “You can keep the F and I’ll keep my dream.02:04.34I will f ollow my heart; no matter what happens.”02:08.55Now years have passed.02:10.70This young man’s dream has finally come true.02:14.52He is the owner of a large horse ranch.Unit 4 Being Creative0:5.15Listen and Respond0:8.23Creativity Is the Essence of Life and Nature0:13.75Creativity is the essence of life and nature.0:17.65The world itself is in a constant act of creation; so we human beings should ask ourselves — Why;0:25.57in such a creative world; do some people sometimes appear to be stupid; dull; and uncreative0:33.31— Are people really dull0:35.38Or are we all; in fact; creative0:39.12To answer this; let’s look at a baby.0:42.24The whole essence of a baby is creative — it is creative in learning to walk; talk; sing; and play.0:51.37Just imagine; a child can create a world of its own imagination and play with it for hours.0:58.85A scientist who creates a theory is just like that — it is a play of ideas within the mind.1:5.57It is hard to stop creativity in a young child.1:10.51You can’t make your child creative.1:13.57It simply is creative.1:16.96Then; how can our children be still more creative1:21.67I would suggest that the first step is to allow ourselves to be creative.1:26.96If we ourselves are creative; we can guide our children in a way that is free and unconditioned.1:34.70We should give our children a free and safe surrounding for them to explore; make mistakes and create.1:42.06If we know a better way to do things; we should guide or “help” the child. Unit 5 The Value of Life0:5.18Listen and Respond0:7.62Life is a Bottle of Rocks0:11.23A philosophy professor stood before his class with some items on the desk in front of him.0:17.95When the final student was seated; he picked up a large0:22.13and empty glass bottle and filled it with rocks about 2 inches in diameter.0:27.98He then asked the students if the jar was full.0:31.38They agreed that it was.0:34.52He then picked up a box of pebbles and added them to the jar; shaking it lightly.0:40.88The pebbles; of course rolled into the open areas between the rocks.0:46.50“Is this jar filled now ”0:48.81Yes; the students said.0:51.48But then he picked up a bag of sand and poured it into bottle.0:55.89The sand filled in everything else.0:58.67Once more he asked if it was full and after some thinking they said that it was.1:5.91The professor then took 2 cans of beer and poured the beer into the jar.1:11.73The students laughed loudly.1:15.17After the laughter stopped; the professor spoke again: “I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.1:24.41The rocks are the important things in your life; your family; your partner; your health;1:30.67your children — things that would still remain even if everything else were lost; and your life would still be full.1:39.37The pebbles are the other things that matter —like your job; your house; your car.1:45.74The sand is everything else.1:47.84The small stuff.1:49.26If you put the sand into the jar first there is no room for the pebbles or the rocks.”1:55.56“T he same goes for your life.1:58.43If you spend your life on small stuff; you will never have room for things thatare important to you.2:5.13Pay attention to things that are critical to your happiness: your family; your health.2:12.00There will always be time to go to work; clean the house and so on.2:17.03Take care of the rocks first — the things that really matter.2:21.61Set your priorities.2:23.44The else is just sand.”2:26.37After the impact of what he said settled;2:29.50one of the students raised his hand and inquired what the beer represented. 2:34.70“I am glad you asked.”2:36.24He replied.2:37.54“It just goes to prove that no matter how full your life may seem;2:41.99there is always room for a couple of beers.”Unit 6 Learning to Work Together0:5.84Listen and Respond0:8.63Be a Team Player0:11.12If you really wish to succeed in life; it is very important to be a team player. 0:16.87For example; in a basketball game; Michael Jordan is a great player;0:21.82but he still has to cooperate well with his team members to win a game;0:26.38because every member of his team has a very specific role0:30.22and every member of the team is vital to the success of the team.0:34.75If one player does not play well; the team will lose the game.0:39.62Of course; the concept of teamwork applies to more than just sports.0:44.54In the workplace and in school; working together is also an important element for success.0:51.34In the workplace; it is important to be thought of as a team player;0:55.83for no one person can build a railroad or manage an airline.1:0.59In today’s world most companies are using team concepts to run their business.1:6.92Success in college can also depend on teamwork.1:10.48Lab work and group projects are just some of the experiences requiring good cooperation with others.1:18.69Human beings are social creatures.1:21.12Like it or not; we are all team players.Unit 7 Adversity0:4.50Listen and Respond0:6.95Carrots; Eggs and Coffee Beans0:13.10A daughter complained to her father about her life and how things were so hard for her.0:19.41She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up.0:24.85Her father; a cook; took her to the kitchen.0:29.72He filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire.0:35.16When the water came to a boil; he placed carrots in one of them;0:40.19eggs in the second pot; and coffee beans in the third.0:44.66His daughter waited impatiently and wondered what he was doing.0:50.12In about twenty minutes he took out the boiled carrots and eggs and placed them in two different bowls.0:58.26Then he poured her a cup of coffee.1:2.31He turned to his daughter; and asked her; “What do you see ”1:7.09“Carrots; eggs; and coffee;” she replied and asked; “What does it mean; Father ”1:14.08He explained that the carrots; eggs and coffee beans each had faced1:20.02the same adversity; boiling water; but each reacted differently.1:25.79The carrots went in strong and hard but came out softened and weak.1:31.09The eggs had been weak.1:33.26But after being boiled their inside became hardened.1:37.59The coffee beans were unique; however.1:40.51After they were boiled in the boiling water; they had made the water taste better.1:47.09Then the father asked his daughter; “When adversity knocks on your door; how do you react1:53.82When life isn’t turning out quite the way you expected; you have a choice to make.1:59.17Which will you be — a carrot; an egg; or a coffee bean2:4.74If you are like the coffee bean; when things are at their worst;2:8.94you get better and make things better around you.”Unit 8 Human Behaviour00:04.44Listen and Respond00:06.96The Unexpected Rescue00:10.29I was walking along a dark street late one evening when I heard screams coming from behind some bushes.00:17.57Alarmed; I slowed down to listen; and realized that what I was00:21.93hearing were the sounds of a hard fight and tearing of clothes.00:26.33Only yards from where I stood; a woman was being attacked.00:30.41Should I get involved00:31.82I was frightened for my own safety and cursed myself for having suddenly decided to take a new way home.00:39.28Shouldn’t I run to the nearest phone and call the police00:43.53Although the thoughts in my head had only taken seconds; already the girl’s cries were growing weaker.00:50.78I knew I had to act fast.00:53.30How could I walk away from this00:55.52No; I finally decided.00:57.53I could not turn my back on the fate of this01:00.19unknown woman even if it meant risking my own life.01:05.00I am not a brave man; nor am I a strong man.01:08.33I don’t know where I found the courage and physical strength;01:12.15but once I had finally decided to help the girl I seemed to have changed intoanother man.01:18.62I ran behind the bushes and pulled the attacker off the woman.01:22.77While struggling; we fell to the ground;01:25.23where we wrestled for a few minutes until the attacker jumped up and escaped.01:30.38Breathing hard; I approached the girl; who was sobbing behind a tree.01:34.97In the darkness I could barely see her outline; but I could sense her trembling shock.01:41.17Not wanting to frighten her further; I spoke to her from a distance.01:46.04“It’s OK.”01:47.20I comforted her.01:48.80“The man ran away.01:50.62You are safe now.”01:53.81There was a long pause...01:56.25I heard the words in amazement.01:59.21“Daddy; is that you ”02:01.97And then; from behind the tree; stepped out my youngest daughter; Katherine.。
世纪大学新英语视听说教程U
Unit 3 Stars and Fans
Part 2 Watching & Listening
Task 2 Listen to the report again focusing on the specific information, and decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write T for true and F for false.
of millions of his earnings.
Unit 3 Stars and Fans
Part 2 Watching & Listening
Task 3 Listen to the report the third time focusing on the specific information, and then fill in the blanks with the missing information.
Unit 3 Stars and Fans
Part 1 Lead-in
Unit 3 Stars and Fans
Part 2 Watching & Listening
Section A
Directions: In this section, you are going to listen to a report “How Tyson Squanders His Outrageous Fortune” (2’24’’). Read the following words aloud first and then finish the tasks below.
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新世纪大学英语听说教程Unit2
Technology Today
Lesson A Computers are everywhere. Lesson B Modern technology
Listening
An English Video Course 4 视听说教程（第三版）电子教案 4
Activity 2 Hi-tech toys
Language Notes
Proper names
Finland
Henrik
Juliana
Lynn
Ollie
Pam
New words and expressions
affordable a. 买的起的
dogbot n.
机器狗
punch v.
敲击（按键）
rechargeable a. 可充电的
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2 Unit
Technology Today
Lesson A Computers are everywhere. Lesson B Modern technology
Listening
Activity 3 Technology reports
An English Video Course 4 视听说教程（第三版）电子教案 4
A Listen to these two conversations. Circle the best answer to complete each sentence.
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大学英语视听说第一单元
新视野大学英语New Horizon College English New Horizon College English视听说教程UNIT 1With Alzheimer’s, you meet a lot of PeopleTerm ExplanationAlzheimer’s disease(阿耳茨海默氏病，早老年性痴呆病)a condition in which a person’s brain and body gradually stop working properlyeg.：Ronald Reagan (the 40th American president )Viewing, Listening & SpeakingLead-inWork in groups, discuss the following questions and then share your answers with the whole class.Viewing, Listening & SpeakingLead-inQuestions for groups of odd numbers:1. Do you usually forget things?2. Would you like to have a perfect memory? Why?How would it change your life?Lead-inQuestions for groups of even numbers: 3. Who do you know has the best or worst memory? Tell your group about them.4. What were your early memories? When were they? Could you describe them in detail?Watching and Discussing Watch the video and answer questions for video“Forgotten Faces”.1) What’s wrong with Glen’s memory?2) How does Glen prevent himselffrom walking into mirrors?Forgotten faces 3) What is the area of brain called thefusiform gyrus (纺锭状脑回)responsible for?Task 1. Retelling “Forgotten Faces ”Reference >>Group members work together to discuss the story. Then one student from your group comes to the front and tells the whole class your understanding of this video clip.Group DiscussionViewing, Listening & SpeakingGroup Discussion Reference for “Forgotten Faces”“Face blind”people can’t process even what family members look like. Glenn’s case is more severe than most due to a head injury he suffered as a toddler. He often cannot recognize his own face. One of the reasons that he grew beard, and walk around with hats so much is to hopefully prevent him from walking into mirrors. Researchers say an area of the brain called the fusiform gyrus most likely links activity in response to seeing faces. Such people may find other cues, like voice recognition, etc. to get through.Viewing, Listening & SpeakingGroup DiscussionTask 2. Group Discussion1.Memories make the man. What are some ways youknow to improve memory?2. How do you make sure you won’t forget keys,important dates, etc.? How do you learn Englishnew words?3. Those who forget the past will repeat it. However，would you keep all or erase some memory? why?Reference 1 2 3Group DiscussionReference 1Here are 4 general ways to improve memory:1) Memory training: such as brain-teasers (脑筋急转弯), crossword puzzles, etc.2) Healthy diet: five rather than three meals a day to increase blood glucose (血糖), the primary energy source for brain3) Physical fitness4) Stress reductionSome mnemonics:1) Take interest, e.g. ask questions2) Form a mental picture3) Invent a story4) Organize your idea5) Repeat thingsReference 2Some possible advantages of having a poor memory:1) The sad memories will fade.2) Easy to forget the daily worries.3) Easy to forgive others for their offenses.4) May enjoy life more.Reference 3Group DiscussionTask 2. Group Discussion1)Do you go crazy before exams? How are youlike then?2) How do you prepare for exams? What kind oftest do you prefer, open or close? Why?3) It is said that Chinese tests focused more on memorization of knowledge rather than ability. Do you agree? If you were theteacher, how would you design the test?Reference >>Watching and DiscussingReferenceOne Chinese student’s feeling in preparationof politics in postgraduate examination:Firstly, reciting ability is of extremely importance. If you aren’t familiar with the politics book and can’t recite most of the contents, how can you answer the questions? So in my opinion, I will go through the book for many times in future and then finish many sets of practices in order to get a good score in the exam. Secondly, understanding ability also counts. A person who is proficient at reciting the text can’t necessarily score high in the politics exam. This is a tough job and I will try my best to fully understand the contents.。