研究生英语听说教程(引进版)听力原文(下)
新世纪研究生英语听说(下)原文LESSON 12(B)
LESSON TWEL VECulturePART A1.W: I want to play tennis tomorrow, but I didn't bring myracket with me this weekend. Do you have one I couldborrow?M: I do. But it has a broken string.Q: What is the wo man’ problem?2.M: Sorry, but I can’t go and have a cup of coffee with younow. I’ve done only half of the readings for thephilosophy class tomorrow.W: I thought I was a slow reader.Q: What does the woman mean?3.M: I broke my ankle last Tuesday, and now I have to be oncrutches for six weeks.W: I'm sorry to hear that. Is there anything I can do for you?Q: What happened to the man?4. W: Why didn't you call me last night like you were supposedto?M: I did. Your line was busy.Q: What did the man try to do last night?5. M: Sue, would you like a sandwich or something?W: Oh, please don't bother. I can get something later.Q: What does the woman mean?6. M: This looks like the way to Susan's house, but I don't know.I wish I'd written down the directions.W: At this rate, we'll be lucky to get there in time for dessert.Q: What does the woman imply?7. W: So, did you pick up that orange juice for me like you saidyou would?M: I meant to, but I was short on cash. I'll be going back later, though, after I stop by the bank, if you can waitthat long.Q: What does the man imply he will do?8. M: That's a great dress, Cindy. I don't think I've ever seen youwear it before.W: Oh, I haven't. It's just been at the back of my closet. Mysister gave it to me ages ago and I had totally forgottenabout it.Q: Why hasn’t the woman worn the dress before?9.W: Just look at this apartment, Karen. What a mess! Yourstuff is all over. How does your roommate put up with it. W: I know. I haven't been doing my share this week, but I have three reports due on Friday and I haven't evenstarted one of them.Q: What can be inferred about Karen?10. W: I wish we had better stuff to read for our literature class.That novel she assigned us is so boring.M: Really? I started it yesterday afternoon and I couldn'tput it down until I finished it.Q: How does the man like the novel?11.W: Wow. You seem to be in a really good mood today.What's the secret?M: Don't know. I guess some mornings you wake up feeling great, some mornings you don't.Q: What does the man mean?12. W: If you're planning to take the train when you leave nextFriday, remember that I drive right past the station on myway home from campus.M: Say, I think I'll take you up on that.Q: What will the man probably do next Friday?13.M: I need to ask John about the Chemistry assignment fortomorrow, but his phone has been busy for the last hourand a half. Who could he be talking to for so long?W: It may not be him, you know. It could be one of his housemates. Why don't you just go over there if it'simportant?Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?14.W: Jim, I don't know if you know this, but I've decided torun for class president, and I was wondering if I ... , if Icould count on your vote.M: Oh. Maybe if you'd asked me sooner but my roommate is running too, and I've already promised him my support.Q: What will the man probably do?15.M: I might argue with some of the details, but I basicallyagree with this author's thesis about managing theeconomy.W: Sure, it sounds great in theory. My concern is whether it applies in practice.Q: What i s the woman’ implication?PART BPassage I:Beijing’s HutongsA hutong is an ancient city alley typical of Beijing. Surrounding the Forbidden City, many were built during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. In the prime of these dynasties the emperors, in order to establish supreme power for themselves, planned the city and arranged the residential areas according to the etiquette systems of the Zhou Dynasty. The center of the city of Beijing was the royal palace -- the Forbidden City. One kind of hutong, usually referred to as the regular hutong, was near the palace to the east and west and arranged in orderly fashion along the streets. Most of the residents of these hutongs were imperial kinsmen and aristocrats. Another kind, the simple and crude hutong, was mostly located far to the north and south of the palace.The main buildings in the hutong were almost all quadrangles--a building complex formed by four houses around a quadrangular courtyard. The quadrangles varied in size and design according to the social status of the residents. The big quadrangles of high-ranking officials and wealthy merchants were specially built with roof beams and pillars all beautifully carved and painted, each with a front yard and back yard. However, the ordinary people's quadrangles were simply built with small gates and low houses. Hutongs, in fact, are passageways formed by many closely arranged quadrangles of different sizes. The specially built quadrangles all face south for better lighting; as a result, a lot of hutongs run from east to west. Between the big butongs many small ones go north and south for convenient passage.In recent years, the houses in many hutongs have been pulled down and replaced by modern buildings. Many hutong dwellers have moved to new housing. In the urban district of Beijing today, houses along hutongs still occupy one third of the total area. The hutong today is fading into the shade for both tourists and inhabitants.I1. How did the emperors plan the city and arrange the residentialareas?2. Who lived near the palace to the east and west?3. Where were simple and crude hutongs mostly located?4. What do you know about the ordinary people's quadrangles?5.What is the percentage of the houses along hutongs in the urban district of Beijing today?II1. (T) Many hutongs surrounding the Forbidden City were builtduring the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.2.(F) A Hutong is a building complex formed by four housesaround a quadrangular courtyard.3. (T) The specially built quadrangles of high ranking officialsand wealthy merchants all faced south for better lighting.4.(T) Small hutongs between big ones go north and south forconvenient passage.5. (F) The hutong today is only reserved for tourists.Passage II:The White Wedding DressMost American brides choose to be married in white. The color has long been associated with wedding because of its supposed symbolic link to virginity. Viewed historically, the linkbetween white and virginity is not as absolute as is often supposed. Brides in ancient Rome married in white, but because the color signified joy. They were veiled in a bright orange veil, which suggested the flames of passion. In the western Catholic tradition, too, white has always been the color of joy. In some other societies, white is used to denote the significance of various ceremonies, among them funerals as well as weddings. For example, among the Andaman Islanders, white indicates simply a change of status; and for the traditional Chinese it is a symbolic representation of hope in funerals. Chinese brides usually wear a red dress in the wedding ceremony.The "traditional" white wedding dress, moreover, is a recent innovation. It did not become popular until about the early 19th century. Its popularity may be due less to its association with virginity than to showing off one's privilege. Most Victorian brides wore traditional national costumes. The white dress, an impractical innovation, became popular among the upper classes precisely because of its defects: Victorian brides from privileged backgrounds wore white to indicate that they were rich enough to wear a dress for one day only. Later, the white wedding dress also became popular among brides from somewhat less privileged backgrounds, but till the first partof the 20th century they would put on their white dress on special occasions throughout the first year of their marriage. The custom of locking it away after the wedding is less than a hundred years old.I1. What is "white" often supposed to be associated with?2. What does "white" indicate in the western Catholic tradition?3. When did the white wedding dress become popular?4.Why was the white wedding dress popular among the upper class people?5.When did the custom begin of locking the white wedding dress away after the wedding?II1. (T) Most American brides choose to be married in white.2.(F) Brides in ancient Rome married in white because thecolor signified hope.3.(T) For the traditional Chinese "white" is a symbolicrepresentation of hope in funerals.4. (F) Most Victorian brides wore a white wedding dress duringtheir wedding ceremonies.5. (T) The white wedding dress has now become popular amongordinary people.Passage III:Customary Behavior for GuestsPresents if you're invited to someone's home for a meal it is customary to take some flowers or a box of chocolates. It is not customary to take a bottle of wine unless you know your host well. Although chocolates and flowers are quite acceptable it would be very nice if you could take something from your country. It is different if you are invited to a party, and it also depends on what kind of party it is. Many parties these days are "bring a bottle" parties.Dress If you aren't sure what you should wear then ask your host or your friends. Usually dress is informal in Britain for parties and for invitations to dinner in people's homes. If you are going to an expensive restaurant the men may have to wear a jacket and tie, jeans wouldn't be allowed.Punctuality If you are invited to dinner at someone's home you shouldn't arrive earlier than the time given and you shouldn't arrive more than 15 minutes late. If you are going to be late telephone and let your host know so that the meal can be delayed. Dinner is usually served between 8 pm and 9 pm. Very often guests are invited to arrive earlier than this so that they canhave a drink and be introduced to the other guests.PART D1) enter politics, 2) a vision, 3) attractive, 4) our sense of shame, 5)appalled, 6)violent crime, 7)reestablish, 8) a sense of family, 9)African-American soldier, 10) Are you afraid?", 11) with my family, 12) take care of, 13) touch me, 14) as a nation, 15)as a family, 16)sharing with each other, 17)the can-do attitude, 18) risk failing, 19) who has received so much, 20) our American journey。
研究生英语听说教程（引进版）听力原文（CHAPTER4）1
研究生英语听说教程（引进版）听力原文（CHAPTER4）1研究生英语听说教程（引进版）听力原文T ake on Listening:Listening and Speaking StrategiesLesson 4(1)Exercise 1Mother: Christine, it’s time to get up. You don’t’ want to be late for school.Chris: I don’t feel well, Mom.Mother: Oh, what’s wrong?Chris: I don’t know … I’m just a little under the weather, that’s all. Mother: Do you have a fever? Come here, let me feel your head…you don’t seem to have a fever; maybe I should ge t the thermometer…Chris: It’s mostly in my stomach.Mother: Well, what exactly is wrong? Are you nauseous; do you have pains; do you have heartburn?Chris: no, not exactly. My stomach just feels funny.Mother: Was it something you ate? You didn’t throw up, did you? Chris: No.Mother: What did you and your friends eat at the mall last night? Chris: The usual junk. You know, burgers and fries.Mother: I hope you weren’t drinking with your friends last night. You know what will happen if I find out that you were up to that again.Chris: Mom, I promised you I wouldn’t do that.Mother: I should hope not. I’m sure you know how many young people die behind the wheel every year because of alcohol. Drinking and driving do no mix.Chris: Yes, mother…Mother: You have to be very careful. There are a lot of kidsgetting into trouble just to be part of the “in” crowd.You shouldn’t have to do bad things just to be popular.Chris: Mom, please give it a rest. I don’t fell will, remember?Mother: Okay, now can you tell me what else hurts besides your stomach? Is your throat sore?Chris: A little.Mother: Ooh, it could be that nasty flu that’s going around. Three people in my office were out with it last week. Open your mouth; let me take a look.Chris: Aahh…Mother: Well, I can’t see any inflammation and your glands look normal. Chris: But it hurts.Mother: You certainly l ook fine. But then again, I’m not a doctor. Maybe we should give Dr. Lewis a call. Maybe he can see us this afternoon.Chris: No, it’s probably just a 24-hour flu. If I stay home and rest today, I’m sure I’ll be fine tomorrow.Mother: No, Christine, I’m a little concerned. I don’t know how to treat this. Your temperature seems normal; your throat looks fine and your color is good. But, something is wrong. I would feel better if we called the doctor.Chris: But it’s just my stomach!Mother: Is it diarrhea? Do you have cramps?Chris: Yes.Mother: Well, which one?Chris: Uh, cramps I guess.Mother: You guess? What’s going on here, Christine?Chris: I told you, I don’t feel—(TELEPHONE RINGS)Mother: Hang on a minute. Hello? Yes? Oh, hello dear.What’s th at? Oh, oh yes; I’ll be sure to tell her. Good-bye.Chris: Who was that?Mother: That was Kathy.Chris: What did she want?Mother: She called to wish you good luck today.Chris: Good luck?Mother: Uh-huh. Your big algebra test—that you didn’t study for las t night—is today.Chris: I, I, well…Mother: Sounds to me like your mysterious illness is a case of algebraitis, and I’ve got just the cure. You get dressed ri ght now and march off to school, young lady.Chris: But, I, I—Mother: And we’ll talk about this when you get home.Exercise 4Vocabulary in ContextNarrator: 1. SENTENCEChris: I’m just a little under the weather, that’s all.Narrator: CONTEXTChris: I don’t feel well, Mom.Mother: Oh, what’s wrong?Chris: I don’t know … I’m just a little under the weather, that’s all. Narrator: SENTENCEChris: I’m just a little under the weather, that’s all.Narrator: 2. SENTENCEMother: I’m sure you know how many young people die behind the wheel every year because of alcohol.Narrator: CONTEXTMother: I hope yo u weren’t drinking with your friends last night. You know what will happen if I find out that you were upto that again. Chris: Mom, I promised you I wouldn’t d o that.Mother: I should hope not. I’m sure you know how many young people die behind the wheel every year because of alcohol. Drinking and driving do not mix.Narrator: SENTENCEMother: I’m sure you know how many young people die behind the wheel every year because of alcohol.Narrator: 3. SENTENCEMother: There are a lot of kids getting into trouble just to be part of the “in” crowd.Narrator: CONTEXTMother: Drinking and driving do not mix.Chris: Yes, mother ….Mother: You shouldn’t have to do bad thing s just to be popular. Narrator: SENTENCEMother: There are a lot of kids getting into trouble just to be part of the “in” crowd.Narrator: 4. SENTENCEChris: Mom, please give it a rest.Narrator: CONTEXTMother: You have to be very careful. There are a lot of kids getting into trouble just to be part of the “in” crowd.Chris: Mom, please give it a rest. I don’t feel well, remember? Narrator: SENTENCEChris: Mom, please give it a rest.Narrator: 5. SENTENCEMother: It could be that nasty flu that’s going around.Narrator: CONTEXTMother: Ooh, it could be that nasty flu that’s going around. Three people in my office were out with it last week.Narrator: SENTENCEMother: It could be that nasty flu that’s going around.Narrator: 6. SENTENCEMother: Well, I ca n’t see any inflammation, and your glands look normal. Narrator: CONTEXTMother: Open your mouth; let me take a look.Chris: Aahh…Mother: Well, I can’t see any inflammation, and your glands look normal. Narrator: SENTENCEMother: Well, I can’t see any inf lammation, and your glands look normal.Narrator: 7. SENTENCEMother: I don’t know how to treat this.Narrator: CONTEXTMother: I don’t know how to treat this. Your temperature seems normal; your throat looks fine and your color is good. But, something is wrong. I would feel better if we called the doctor.Narrator: SENTENCEMother: I don’t kn ow how to tre at this.。
1-10单元听力原文及答案(研究生英语听说下)
LESSON ONE Resources and EnergyPART A1.W: Could you mail these letters for me, please?M: More letters? Your friends are going to be very happy to hear from you.Q: What does the man imply about the woman?2.W: Does Professor Ford always come to class?M: Is ice cold?Q: What do you learn about Professor Ford?3.W: Would you have some time this week to go over these questions with me?M: How does tomorrow sound?Q: What does the man mean?4.M: Hey? John! John!W: Save your breath. He's out of earshot.Q: What is true about John, according to the woman?5. W: You only have water to serve your guests?M: This isn't just water. This is imported mineral water.Q: What is the implication of the woman?6. M: Could I borrow a twenty to tide me over till payday next Tuesday?W: You are in luck. I just cashed the check.Q: What will the woman probably do next?7. M: Jean, didn't you get my messages? I left two on your answering machine.W: Hmm? Oh, sorry, Tom. I've been meaning to get back in touch with you. It just slipped my mind.Q: Why didn’t the woman return the man’s calls?8. W: I'm sorry, sir, but you're allowed only one piece of luggage on the plane. You'll have to check in one of your suitcases at the package counter.M: Actually, one of these belongs to the woman up ahead. I'm just giving her a hand. Q: Why is the man carrying an extra suitcase?9. W: We need to drive to the city tonight, but the doctor said this medicine might make me drowsy.M: In that case, I'd better drive.Q: What does the man think the woman should do?10. M: Look at all the pollution going into the air from those factories. Do you think they'll ever get under control?W: With the new laws and social awareness, we'll turn things around.Q: What does the woman predict will happen?11. W: Aren't you cold? Why aren't you wearing a jacket?M: I overslept this morning, so I ran out of the house without listening to the forecast.Q: Why isn’t the man wearing a jacket?12. M: prof. Jones, last night when I was putting the finishing touches on my paper that electrical storm completely wiped out my computer files. Do you think I could have another day to retype it?W: I'm sorry, Steven. I’m leaving for a conference tomorrow, and I'll be away for 2 weeks. I suppose you could send it to me there.Q: What will the professor probably allow the student to do?13. W: Do you know if Mary has come by the office this morning?M: I just got here myself, so I'm not the one to ask.Q: What does the woman want to know?14. M: I really enjoyed that TV special about "wealth" last night. Did you get to home in time to see it?W: Well, yes. But I wish I could have stayed awake long enough to see the whole thing.Q: What does the woman mean?15. W: Take two of these pills three times a day and you shouldn't take them on an empty stomach.M: What if I don't have an appetite?Q: What can be inferred about the man?PART BPassage I:The population of the world has been increasing faster and faster. In 10,000 B.C., there were probably 10 million people. In A.D. 1, there were 300 million. It took 1750 years for the population to reach 625 million, a little more than double the A.D. 1 figure. In 1990, there were 5.3 billion people. By the year 2000, the world's population was over 6 billion, and by 2050, it is expected to reach 10 billion. Does the earth have enough natural resources to support this many people? Different scientists give different answers to this question. Some say that there are enough resources to support more than 6 billion people. However, the richest countries, with a small percentage of the world's population, use most of the resources. If these resources could be distributed more equally around the world, there would be enough for everyone. Other scientists say that we must limit population growth because our resources are limited. Only 10 percent of the earth's land can be used for farming and another 20 percent for raising animals. It is possible to increase the amount of farmland, but only a little. Some land in developing countries could be more productive if people started using modern farming methods, but this would not increase worldwide production by much, We all know that there is a limited amount of petroleum. There are also limits to the amounts of metals. There is a limit to the amount of water we can use since most of the earth's water is salt water, and most of the fresh water is frozen at the North and South Poles. It is difficult to say how manypeople the earth can support, but it will help everyone if we can limit population growth before serious shortages develop. The problem is how to do it.1. Between 1990 and 2000, what changes did the world population have?2. According to some scientists, which of the following is true?3. Why can't most of the earth's water be used?4. In developing countries, what does the use of medern farming methods result in?5. According to the author, what can you infer from the passage?II 1.There were probably 10 million people.2.It is expected to be 10 billion.3.If the resources could be distributed more equally around the world, there would be enoueh for everyone.4.Only 10 percent.5. It is how to limit population growth.Passage II:Fresh water, life itself, has never come easy in the Middle East. Ever since the Old Testament when God punished man with 40 days and 40 nights of rain, water supplies here have been dwindling. The rainfall only comes in winter and drains quickly through the semiarid land, leaving the soil to bake and to thirst for next November. The region's accelerating population growth, expanding agriculture, industrialization, and higher living standards demand more fresh water. Drought and pollution limit its availability. War and mismanagement squander it. Nations like Israel and Jordan are swiftly sliding into that zone where they are using all the water resources available to them. They have only 15 to 20 years left before their agriculture, and ultimately their food security, is threatened. Even amid the scarcity there are haves and have-nots. Compared with the United States, which has a freshwater potential of 10,000 cubic meters a year for each citizen. Iraq has 5,500. Turkey has 4,000, and Syria has little more than 2,800. Egypt's potential is only 1,100. Israel has 460, and Jordan has less than 260. But these are not firm figures, because upstream use of river water can dramatically alter the potential downstream. Scarcity is only one element of the Middle East’s water crisis. Inefficiency is another, as is the reluctance of some water-poor nations to change priorities from agriculture to less water-intensive enterprises. Some experts suggest that if these nations would share both water technology and resources, they could satisfy the region's population, currently 159 million. But in this patchwork of ethnic and religious rivalries, the water crisis is not a clear-cut issue. It is entangled in the politics that keep people from trusting and seeking help from one another. Here, where water, like truth, is precious, each nation tends to find its own water and supply its own truth.1. When does the rainfall come in the Middle East?2. What is the cause of the water crisis?3. How many years are left for Israel and Jordan before their agriculture is threatened?4. What is the current population in the Middle East according to the passage?5. According to some experts' suggestion, what should the nations do in order to avoid a water crisis ?II 1) 10,000 2) 5,500 4) More than 2,8003) 4,000 5) Egypt 6) 460 7) Less than 260 Lesson Two Crime and PunishmentPart A1.M: Hello?W: Hello. This is Dr. Grey's office. We are calling to remind you of your 4:15 appointment for your annual checkup tomorrow.M: Oh, thanks. It's a good thing you called. I thought it was 4:15 today.Q: Why is the office calling the man?2. W: How wonderful! You won the scholarship. Can you believe it?M: No. It's almost too good to be true.Q: What does the man mean?3. W: Excuse me, Professor Davidson. But I was hoping to talk to you about my class project for economics.M: I have a class in a few minutes. Why don't you come and see me during office hours tomorrow?Q: When will the woman discuss her project with Professor Davidson?4. M: How are you feeling? W: The stuff the nurse gave me seemed to have helped. But it's making me awfully drowsy.Q: What do you learn about the woman?5. M: Bill Smith has volunteered to write a summary of the proposals we've agreed on. W: Will I have a chance to review it?Q: What does the woman want to know?6.M: The view is spectacular. Could you take a picture of me with the mountains in the background?W: I'm afraid I just ran out of film.Q: What problem does the woman have?7. W: Excuse me, we're ready to order now.M: I'll be with you in just a minute.Q: What does the man mean?8. W: I think I forgot my umbrella. Did you notice if it is raining outside?M: Yeah, it is. And I just realized I left my car window open.Q: What will the man probably do next?9. W: How does your daughter like her new school?M: Fine. She seems to have made new friends in no time.Q: What can be inferred about the man's daughter?10. W: There's an article here in this magazine you might find interesting. It's aboutbuying running shoes.M: If it's not chemistry and it's not on the final exam, I can't read it now.Q: What is the man probably doing?11. M: You're washing your car even on vacation. It makes me feel guilty.W: You shouldn’t, it’s just that I have nothing better to do at this moment.Q: What do you think of the woman?12. M: My doctor told me I need to go for some expensive treatments for my injured knee.W: Are you sure? Maybe you need a second opinion.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?13. W: Hello. Could you fit me in for an appointment today? I need a stylist who is good at cutting curly hair.M: Julia is good at that. She is the owner. How about noon?Q: What will the woman probably do?14. W: There's nothing I like more than a good mystery novel when I've got some spare time.M: I like to read, too. But I prefer non-fiction, history, social commentary and stuff like that.Q: What does the man imply?15. M: I'm not an expert, but that noise in your refrigerator doesn't sound good. Maybe you should call and have it checked out.W: You're right. And I suppose I've put it off long enough.Q: What will the woman probably do?Part BPassage IPurse snatching is an increasingly common crime. There are estimated 50 to 100 purse snatchings each month in the New York City subways, the number often swinging widely because of the depredations of a single teenager. When such a professional is in custody, the snatches can decrease by more than 50 a month. One of the favored techniques is to stand between two subway cars and, as a train starts pulling out of the station, reach out and pull free a woman's purse.Recently, a crime analysis officer for the New York Police Department found that purse stealing in Manhattan's top restaurants was up 35 percent over the previous year. When a woman puts her purse on an empty chair at a table or at her feet beside her chair, she is inviting a purse snatcher to take it. Purse snatchers often work in pairs. When a target in a restaurant is seen, one of them will create some kind of disturbance to gain the victim's attention. While the woman is looking away from her table, the actual snatcher will lift the purse. A popular technique is for the thief to carry an umbrella with the curved handle down. The umbrella handle suddenly hooks the bag and in an instant it is on the thief's wrist, or under the coat over his arm if he is a man,and on its way out of the restaurant. Police advise that women in restaurants keep their purse either on their laps or on the floor between their legs.Other purse snatchers who operate in theaters are called "seat tippers", victimizing women who put their purses down on a neighboring empty seat. Others specialize in snatching purses from ladies' rooms. When a woman is in a toilet stall, her purse should never be placed on the floor or hung on the coat hook on the door. Thieves simply dive under the door and grab the purse on the floor, or stand on the toilet in the next stall and reach over and take the purse off the hook. The snatcher has enough time to escape since the victim can't immediately pursue the thief.I. 1. When does the number of purse snatchings decrease most dramatically?2. Where does a purse snatcher like to commit crimes in subway stations?3. When women are in restaurants, where are they advised to put their purses?4. What does a thief often use to snatch purses in restaurants?5. According to this passage, where does purse snatching not usually occur?II. crime analysis officer; take it; purses; in pairs; top restaurants; an empty chair; to some kind of disturbance; coat hook; snatching never be placed; in the next stall; enough time to escapePassage IIOn the afternoon of July4,1995, Mrs.Beatrice Weinberger brought her one-month old baby back from an outing. She left the pram outside her house and hurried inside to get the baby a clean nappy. When she returned a few moments later, the pram was empty and a scrawled note was lying where her baby had been. The note said: "Attention. I badly need money, and can't get it any other way. Don't tell the police about this, otherwise I will kill the baby." "Just put $2,000 in small bills in a brown envelope, and place it next to the road lamp at the corner of Albamarle Rd. at exactly 10 o'clock tomorrow (Thursday) morning." "If everything goes smooth, I will bring the baby back and leave him on the same corner 'safe and happy' at exactly 12 noon. No excuse, I can not wait! Your baby-sitter." Despite the kidnapper's warning, Mrs. Weinbarger contacted the police. A small parcel containing broken pieces of newspaper was placed on the comer the following morning. But the kidnapper did not show up. He failed to keep two other” appointments" with the Weinbergers, and left a second note signed "Your baby-sitter'. By then, the police felt that the baby was no longer alive. The FBI was called in, and the handwriting experts set to work to try to track down the kidnapper. In both notes an unusual z-shaped stroke was placed at the front of the y in words such as "money" and "baby". Starting with the New York State Police Office, the experts spent the next six weeks carefully going over local records at police offices, factories, hotels, clubs and schools and examining handwriting samples and comparing them with the writing on the kidnapper's notes. Then, in the middle of August, the experts' hard efforts paid off. The handwriting of John Rush Blake matched that of the kidnapper's, especially in the peculiar formation of the y's. Not long after, John Blake was arrested for making illegal alcohol. On being shown the handwriting samples, he confessed to kidnapping the baby. He told the police thathe had left the baby alive and well in a nearby park on the day after the kidnapping. But when officers hurried to the place, all they found was the baby's dead body. The criminal was later put into New York's Sing Sing Prison. Even if John Blake had tried to disguise his handwriting he would still have been caught. No matter how hard someone may try to disguise his handwriting characteristics, the "individuality" of the writer shows through, the very angle at which he or she holds a pen, the way a t is crossed and an i is dotted, the height and size of capital and small letters, the amount of space between words, the use (or misuse) of punctuation marks. All these can identify a person as surely as fingerprints.I. 1. What happened to Mrs. Weinberger on the afternoon of July 4th, 1995?2. According to the message left by the kidnapper, on what condition could Mrs. Weinberger have her baby back?3. What did Mrs. Weinberger do after reading the note?4. How did the FBI catch the criminal?5. Which of the following words can best describe people's handwriting characteristics?II. 1. ( T ) When Mrs. Weinberger came back from an outing something terrible happened to her.2. ( T ) Someone kidnapped her baby because he lacked money.3. ( F ) The kidnapper did not confess to die kidnapping of the baby in the face of the handwriting sample.4. ( T ) It was the handwriting expert that broke the case.5. ( F ) At last, the police found the baby and he was safe and happy.Passage III.Timothy McVaigh placed a powerful bomb near a federal government building in Oklahoma City in 1995. The explosion killed 168 people, including 19 children. Arguments are increasing in the United States both for and against the death penalty. The increasing death penalty debate is caused by the planned execution of convicted murderer McVeigh. He is to be the first person executed by the federal government since 1963. 38 states permit the death sentence. Last year 85 people were executed in the United States. Recent public opinion studies show that more than 75 percent of Americans supper McVeigh's execution. These include many Americans who usually oppose the death sentence. Kent Scheidegger is with the Criminal Justice Legal Foundation in Califomia. It is a victim's rights organization that supports the death penalty. Mr. Scheidegger says McVeigh is a perfect example of why there is a need for a federal death penalty. He says anything less than the death of McVeigh would show a complete lack of justice. Groups opposed to the death penalty say the approval of the execution of McVeigh does not show an increase in general public support for the death penalty. Opinion studies show that support for the death penalty has decreased. Studies show 77 percent of Americans supported it five years ago, now only about 63 percent do, Opponents of the death penalty have always argued that it was unfair. They say poor people who can not pay for good legal help receive thedeath penalty more often than others. And they say courts order the death penalty more often when the accused is a member of a racial minority group. Lesson Three Computers and the Internet Part A1.M: This report is due tomorrow. Would you be able to work on it with me tonight? W: Unfortunately, I have another commitment.Q: What is the woman saying?2. W: I wonder where the books I ordered are. I expected to receive the package several days ago.M: Maybe you'd better check it out with the company. They could be temporarily out of stock.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?3. M: I just have to type this last page and then I'm through.W: By then, I'll be done, too.Q: What can be learned about the woman?4. W: Did you read the editorial in the paper about the mayor's speech?M: I sure did. But I think they twisted the meaning of what he said.Q: What does the man say about the editorial?5. W: Why don't we go to see a movie tonight? A good comedy might cheer you up. M: I would. But the reason that I've been so down is all this work I have to do.Q: What can be inferred about the man?6. W: So, are you going to see the students' play tonight?M: I doubt it. I'm still getting over the flu.Q: What is true about the man?7. M: Gordon needs to find another place to live. The apartment he rents now has been sold to a new owner.W: He'd better start looking right away. When all the students come back in a few weeks, he won't find any near the campus.Q: What does the woman suggest Gordon do?8. W: Mind if I borrow your Spanish workbook?M: Not as long as I have it back in time to take to class this evening.Q: What does the man mean?9. W: You don't believe in diets, do you?M: There is nothing wrong with them per se but they have to be combined with exercise to do any good.Q: What is the man's attitude towards diets ?10. W: I don't know which color folder to use, white or brown.M: What difference does it make? It's the content that's important.Q: What is the implication of the man?11. W: You know, I've heard that Professor Martin's Introduction to Chemistry class is too demanding for first year students. They say it's the most difficult course for graduate students.M: Yeah, but a lot of students will tell you otherwise. Go talk to anyone who has gone to an advanced course, like Organic Chemistry, or who studied chemistry in graduate school. They're really glad they started out with Professor Martin.Q: What does the man imply about Professor Martin?12. W: Hey, Mark. Have you been able to sell your old piano, yet?M: Hmm, you were right. Just posting notices on bulletin boards at a couple of supermarkets wasn't enough. I think I'll have to place an advertisement in the local newspaper.Q: Which of the following is true according to the conversation?13. W: I'm amazed that you still haven't gotten to know your neighbors.M: They tend to keep to themselves.Q: Why hasn't the man gotten to know his neighbors?14. W: Hi! Um, I think something is wrong with the washing machine. It works, and I just did my laundry, but it makes some strange noises. Maybe you should call someone to fix it.M: Oh, don't worry. Someone from the repair shop is already on the way over to take a look at it.Q: What is the implication of the man?15. W: It's so thoughtful of you to offer to drop me off at the train station. Are you sure it's not out of your way?M: Not at all. The station is really close to where I'm going.Q: What can be learned about the man?Part BPassage IThe Application of Computers in Education The best method for improving educational standards is to utilize every tool available, including state-of-the-art technology. Computers and the internet have expanded the way in which information can be delivered to the students of today. Today's networking technologies provide a valuable opportunity to practise new learning techniques. Educators are discovering that computers are facilitating learning. Computer-based communications, or telecommunications, can offer many educational opportunities; therefore, educators will need to adapt current teaching methods to incorporate this new media into the classroom. Computers have made a fundamental impact on most industries, providing a competitive advantage that has come to be essential to many businesses. Therefore, schools must also use technology to improve the educational process. School systems often consider purchasing a computer network, and justify its purchase by applying itto routine administrative tasks, such as attendance records and grading. While these tasks are very important, they only show a small part of what technology can do for a school. Technology must go further than simply keeping attendance; it must focus on keeping students interested and productive. Since computers and the Internet have expanded the ways in which education can be delivered to students, it is currently possible to engage in "distance education" through the Internet. Distance education involves audio and video links between teachers and students in remote areas. Video conferencing allows groups to communicate with each other. Desktop video conferencing promises to bring students together from geographic and cultural distances face to face via computer. Not only will the teacher talk to the students, but the students will be able to interact with each other. This will make students more interested in learning.I. 1. According to the passage, what are educators discovering?2. What do schools usually purchase computer networks for?3. According to the author, what should computers be mainly used for?4. Which of the following is NOT a feature of video conferencing?5. Which of the following is true according to the passage?II. fundamental impact; be essential; improve the educational process; justify its purchase; attendance records; what technology can doPassage IIE-Commerce The Internet, as a means for commerce, did not become reality until the 1990s. Before this time, it was mainly a tool for the army, and a research device for some American universities. Its popularity grew when it proved to be a fast and efficient means to conduct long distance transactions, as well as an effective way to distribute information. The first advantage that e-commerce possesses is speed. With increased speeds of communication, the delivery time is expedited and that makes the whole transaction from start to finish more efficient. Also, you can find practically any product available for sale on the Internet. Even more significant is the fact that information appearing on the Internet can be changed rapidly. This gives business owners the ability to inform customers of any changes to the service that they are offering. The second advantage of electronic commerce is the opportunity it offers to save on costs. By using the Internet, marketing, distribution, personnel, phone, postage and printing costs, among many others, can be reduced. You can start doing business in cyberspace for as little as $100. The savings, therefore, are tremendous. These funds can then be diverted to marketing and advertising your product or service. Cyberspace knows no national boundaries. That means you can do business all over the world as easily as you can in your own neighborhood. Since the Internet connects everyone in cyberspace, information is transmitted at the speed of sound or the speed of light, depending on your connection. Either way, distance becomes meaningless, which enables you to link to nearly anyone on the globe, and anyone on the globe can link to you. The ability to establish links makes doing business on the Internet attractive to customers in any part of the world. A potentialsource of trouble is customer concerns with privacy and security. Anything sent over the Internet is sent through several different computers before it reaches its final destination. The concern regarding Internet security and privacy is that unscrupulous hackers can capture credit card or check account data as it is transferred or break into computers that hold the same information. Making a customer feel safe is important when doing business on the Internet. Even though no one can guarantee 100% security when transferring financial information over the Internet, e-commerce is still safer than using credit cards at an actual store or restaurant, or paying for something with the use of a 1-800 number."I. l. Before being used for commerce, what was the Internet mainly used for?2. Which one of the following is NOT a factor that can make transactions more efficient on the Internet?3. Why does distance become meaningless in e-commerce?4. What do customers worry about in e-commerce?5. What is the main idea of this passage?II. source; privacy; security; destination; credit card; transferred; feel safe; guarantee; safer than; paying forPassage IIIComputerized SystemsIt was pointed out by a computer wag that a computerized system consists of three subsystems: hardware, software, and jellyware. Hardware is the computer itself -- the collection of slightly impure chunks of silicon dioxide and other metal oxides that sometimes conduct electricity and sometimes don't, but never conduct it very well. Basically, hardware is mostly sand with some metal and some organic plastic material to hold it together. Software consists of the instructions necessary in order for the hardware to do things. The instructions are nothing more than signals indicating that certain pieces of hardware are to turn themselves on or off in specific sequences at specific times in specific areas of the hardware. The basic instructions are written or given in binary terms -- on or off-- and other software elements translate this to and from the more complex language used by the next element in the system. Jellyware is the human being who tells the hardware what to do, who gives the hardware its data, who utilizes the output of the hardware, who writes the software, and who uses the output of the software. Jellyware itself is a computer consisting of hardware and software. Jellyware is mostly water with specific and small amounts of impurities in certain locations. The jellyware's software is mostly preprogrammed with some RAM that is inputted as a result of experience. Hardware and jellyware differ only in the fact that hardware is made up of crystalline structures while jellyware consists of colloidal structures. The jellyware's operating systems appear to function in the parallel mode while those of the hardware operate in a series mode. However, the output of jellyware is one-channel sequential and series in form. Like hardware, jellyware can do only one thing at a time.。
研究生英语听说教程引进版听力原文
研究生英语听说教程引进版听力原文一、引言研究生英语听说教程是研究生英语教育中的重要组成部分，旨在提高学生的英语听说能力。
引进版的听力原文则是该教程的重要组成部分之一，它提供了高质量的听力材料，帮助学生提高听力水平。
本文将详细介绍引进版听力原文的内容、特点和使用方法。
二、内容介绍引进版听力原文的内容涵盖了研究生英语听说教程中的各个主题，包括学术交流、文化交流、职业发展等。
这些听力材料均选自国外知名大学课堂的录音资料，内容真实、语言地道，能够帮助学生了解地道的英语表达方式。
同时，这些听力材料还具有以下特点：1.难度适中：听力原文的难度与研究生英语水平相匹配，能够满足大多数学生的学习需求。
2.题材广泛：涉及多个领域，包括社会科学、人文科学、自然科学等，能够拓宽学生的知识面。
3.语言规范：原文中的语言表达规范、准确，有助于提高学生的英语水平。
三、使用方法引进版听力原文适用于各种学习场景，具体使用方法如下：1.课前预习：学生在课前可先听一遍录音，了解课堂内容，为课堂学习做好准备。
2.课堂辅助：课堂上，教师可利用录音进行听力训练，帮助学生更好地理解课程内容。
3.课后复习：学生可在课后再次听录音，巩固所学知识，加深对课堂内容的理解。
4.自主学习：学生可根据自己的学习需求，选择相应的听力材料进行自主学习。
四、注意事项在使用引进版听力原文时，需要注意以下几点：1.合理安排时间：听力训练需要持之以恒，但也要注意时间安排，避免过度疲劳。
2.做好笔记：对于重要的信息或表达方式，学生要做好笔记，以便后续复习。
3.积极参与课堂讨论：听力训练是课堂学习的重要组成部分，学生要积极参与课堂讨论，将所学知识应用于实际。
4.注意文化差异：听力原文涉及多个领域，学生要注意文化差异，避免误解。
五、总结引进版听力原文是研究生英语听说教程的重要组成部分，具有高质量、真实、语言地道的优点。
合理使用引进版听力原文，能够帮助学生提高英语听力水平，为他们的研究生学习奠定良好的语言基础。
研究生英语听说教程(引进版)2原文翻译
第一章听力策略1. 使用你已经知道的练习3：现在，请听一段工人和老板之间的对话。
当你听，看练习2中的图表，圈出相似的原因和回答。
格洛里亚: 下午好，Carson先生。
非常感谢您和我谈话。
卡森: 我总是为我最好的员工腾出时间，请坐，今天我能为您做些什么?格洛里亚: 嗯，你知道，我已经在这里工作15年了。
我真的很喜欢这家公司，我的工作很有趣，工作条件一般都很好。
卡森: 我很高兴你这么想。
使我们的员工的快乐对我们来说很重要。
格洛里亚: 嗯，既然你提到了，有一件事会让我的生活轻松一点。
卡森: 嗯?格洛丽亚: 我已经四年多没涨过工资了。
并且通货膨胀，使收支平衡变得越来越困难。
卡森: 你说四年?嗯。
格洛莉娅: 是的。
在那段时间里，我至少有过三次绩效，所有的评论都很好。
你说我做得很好，我认为我的好工作应该得到奖励。
2. 浏览背景信息练习:听下列录音，圈出你感觉到的可能是相关的单词。
1. 天啊，我就知道他今天要来找我们。
昨天晚上我不得不工作，我没有时间看书。
现在，我搞砸了。
2.我很抱歉。
你完成了吗?我可以拿走吗?更要喝点什么吗?谢谢你！3.对不起，我在想能不能把我的钱拿回来。
你看，因为工作上的冲突我不得不退了这门课，所以我这学期不会需要它。
当我得到它的时候，它是新的，我没有放置任何标志在里面。
4. Leslie: 然后爱丽丝说，你说他有小孩是什么意思?弗雷德说，他有两个孩子;他已经结婚五年了!好吧,玛莎差点心脏病发作，因为他说他是单身，他想娶她!Li brarian: 嘘!Leslie: 哦,对不起。
不管怎样，玛莎发现的时候很难过。
她发现他已经结婚了，就动手打他! 你能想象吗？Librarian: 你必须多为别人着想。
在这个房间里不许说话。
人们在努力学习。
我我想你该走了。
5. 彼得: 在我开始工作之前，我需要做一个结核病检查。
我可以在这里完成吗?接待员: 只要你现在登记并且携带行李12个或更多。
彼得: 嗯，没问题。
研究生英语听说教程原文
研究生英语听说教程原文研听教听究生英蚁蚁程;引蚁版,蚁力原文Lesson 1Exercise 1Student: Excuse me.Counselor: Yes?Student: Do I need to make an appointment to register for an ESL class?Counselor: No, but you first have to take a placement test.Student: A test?Counselor: We need to find out what your ESL level is.Student: Oh, Okay. Where do I go to take the test?Counselor: We will be giving the test tomorrow at 3 o’clock in room 303. Can you come then?Student: Yes.Counselor: Good. Now, let me give you some forms to fill out so we can begin the registrationprocess. Please write your name and address here, and your ID number here.Student: Okay. What do I write under teacher and section?Counselor: You can leave those blank. We’ll fill it in tomorrow.Exercise 2Student A: I did n’t really understand what Ms. Smith was saying about the id, the superego and the ego.Student B: Oh, that’s easy. Look here on page 53. The id is thepart of our personality that wants instant gratification. The ego tries to help the id get what it wants, but in a logical and practical way. The superego is like the personality’s police force. It monitors the id and the ego.Student A: Oh, I think I’m getting it. You mean the id, ego and superego are all part of our personality?Student B: Right. They are all interacting.Student A: Do you think we’ll need to give definitions?Student B: I don’t know. We may just have to match the names with the definitions. But we’d better study this some more just to be safe.A: I can’t believe it’s closed. I’ve got a class from 7 o’clock to 10 o’clock. What am I going to do?B: Well, there are some food machines in the Student Union. You could always go there.A: No way! I tried that once last semester and I got as sick as a dog. There’s got to be something better.B: Well, we can go down to Main Street. There are a couple of places that I’m sure are open.A: We’d never make it back in time. It’s already 6:40. I think I’ll pass out if I don’t get something. I came here right from work. I didn’t have time to stop by my apartme nt.B: I think there’s a stand in front of Smith Hall. You can at least get something warm there.A: Well, I guess we don’t have any other choice.B: Yeah, it’s either the canteen or three hours of listening toyour stomach growl.Teacher: Good evening clas s. Before we begin tonight’s lesson. I want to remind you about next Thursday’s midterm. Remember to review chapters one through eight in the book. You will be responsible for knowing all of the information in the chapters plus all of the other topics we have discussed in class. This test will include multiple choice, True/False, and essay questions. You will not be able to use any books, notes or dictionaries.Now, last week, I spoke about the importance of using note cards and visual aids to prepare your speeches. Tonight I’m going to talk about specific things that will help you with your speech delivery. Please take careful notes so you can use those techniques to improve your speech delivery.The first and perhaps the most important element of good speech delivery is eye contact. It is extremely important, especially in the English-speaking world, to make eye contact with your entire audience. This may be very difficult for you if you come from a culture where making direct eye contact is a sign of disrespect. But, you really need to practice this skill until you are comfortable looking directly at all of your audience members when you are speaking to them. Please note that you need to look at the entire audience. Please don’t direct your attention to just one person or one side of the room, and really be sure not to stare into the eyes of anyone for too long of a period.Next, you need to make sure that when you talk to your audience, you are enthusiastic about your topic and excited to share it with youraudience. Vitality is a way of maintaining the audience’s attention and indicating to them that you firmly believe in what you are saying. Volume, intonation, facial expression_rs, and gestures all add to the vitality of your speech. Think abut a speaker you really liked. Did heor she just stand there and read words from a piece of paper? No, of course not. Probably the speaker was full of life and his or her energy forced you into becoming involved in caring about the topic of the speech.4.Dr. Stevens: Ted, can I speak to you a minute?Ted: Yes, Doctor Stevens?Dr. Stevens: I finished reading your essay and before I return it to you, I was hoping you might be able to come in and speak with me about it.Ted: Oh, uh, okay, sure.\Dr. Stevens: Can you come during my office hours?Ted: I think so. When are they again?Dr. Stevens: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 o’clock until 4:30.Ted: That’s no problem Oh, wait a minute, I have football practice every day from 2 o’clock until 5 o’clock.Dr. Stevens: Hmm. Well, how about if we get together tomorrow right before class?Ted: Sure.5. You have reached the Student Union Activity Hotline. Thefollowing is a list of information and events for Thursday, September 18.The Student Union is open from 7:00 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. The cafeteria will be serving breakfast from 7 o’clock until 8:30, lunch from 11 o’clock until 1 o’clock, and dinner from 5 o’clock until 7 o’clock, The snack bar will be open from 9:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.Assembly member Carole Berg will be speaking on the topic: “Parity pay for Women: It’s Still Not Here.” Assembly woman Berg will speak in the Oak Room from 9 o’clock. Admission is free, and a question/answer period will follow.The Student Council will meet in room 27 from noon until 1:30. Elections will be held for all major offices. All students are welcome.The campus folk dance club meets in the Green Room from 2 o’clock until 5 o’clock today. All are welcome to attend; dance experience is not necessary.Bette Milder will be performing live in the Campus Corner Cabaret. The show begins at 8 o’clock. Tickets are available at the Ticket Office. All seats are $7.00.Tonight’s movie, the experimental “Dial Tones,” will be shown in the Union theater at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. Tickets for both shows are $5.00 and are available at the ticket office.If you have missed anything on this recording, please press the pound key for the message to repeat. Thank you for calling the Student Union.6. A: Let’s exchange phone numbers. That way, if one of us is absent, we can call each other for the homework assignments.B: That’s a great idea. My number is 555---A: Wait a second, this pen just died. Let me get another one.B: Here, take my pencilA: Thanks. Okay, what was it?Exercise 2A: Who’s your history professor?B: I’m in Dr. Leydorf’s class.A: Oh, How is he?B: The class is interesting and I really like him, but he’s a real stickler. If you’re more than fifteen minutes late, he marks you absent, and you have to hand in every assignment on time or he lowers your grade.A: Ooh! He sounds really tough.2.A: How did you do on your composition?B: Oh, you won’t believe it. I hadn’t worked on it very long and I didn’t have time to check it over. When the teacher returned it to me with an “A” on it, you could have knocked me over with a feather!A: Wow. That’s great. You must be really smart.B: Or else just lucky.3.A: Let’s go to a movie tonight.B: Sorry, I’ve got to cram for a test tonight. I haven’t had a chance to study before now.A: Well, how about going to the late show?B: No, I’m going to need a good night’s sleep. I want to make sure that I’m ready for the test.4.A: All right. We promised each other we’d get this report done today. Let’s get cracking.B: Aw, it’s such a beautiful day. Can’t we go for a walk and do this later?A: No, we’ll need to return these books to the library by five o’clock. We really have to do this now.5.A: Gee. It’s already a quarter after ten. Maybe Ms. Hughes isabsent today.B: Fat chance. She’s never been absent a day in her life.I was in her class last year and she even came in when she had the flu.A: Well I guess she really loves teaching. Oh, here she comes now.1. I’m taking Biology 101 this semester.2. I’m going to the Student Union at 7:00.3. We’re discussing parapsychological p henomena.4. We are you returning to the computer lab?5. We’re meeting with Dr. Stevens at the end of the lesson.1. I am transcribing my sociology notes.2. John is defending his dissertation on Tuesday.3. We are forming a study group on the first day of class.4. I’m applying for financial aid to help pay my tuition and expenses.5. Ms. Wilson is correcting our essays over the weekend.1. The professor is coming.2. The professor is coming in a little while.th3. The Sahkespeare Theater Group is performing Romeo and Juliet on the 17.4. 4. The Shakespeare Theater Group is performing Romeo and Juliet.5. The campus bookstore is having a big sale on all college sweatshirts.6. The campus bookstore is having a big sale on all college sweatshirts during Spring Break.Using Intonation Clues1. I really wanted the new David Sedaris book. The professor in my contemporary lit class praised it all last semester. The bookstore hasn’t been able to get a single copy for the last month. Oh, well. Maybe I can find a copy on .2. I used the new computer registration system to charge my tuition on my credit card, and they totally messed it up. They were supposed to charge me $500 for the two art classes, and instead, it says that I’m enrolled in three history classes to the tune of $900. This is ridiculous!3. Today is my graduation day. I am done! Now, I can finally spend my weekends doing something other than cramming for exams and writing term papers. Yippee!4. This schedule is baffling. It says that English 90 is offered at both the midtown and downtown campuses, but the times are vague. Look here; does this nine mean AM or PM? Hmm,I’m stumped.5. Oh yeah. I absolutely recommend professor Ponz. She’s a real dilly, let me tell you. If you enjoy writing endless term papers on meaningless subjects, participating in class activities that have zero relevance to the topic of the course, she’s the teacher for you!sarcasticLesson 2Denise: Excuse me, miss, how much does it cost to ride BART?Stranger: Well, that depends on your destination. From here to Glen Park it’s only a dollar ten, but if you go as far as Fremont, it costsa lot more.Tom: We’re going to Berkeley. Do you know what the fare is?Stranger: There are two stations in Berkeley. Which one are youinter ested in?Denise: Oh, gee, I’m not sure. We’re from out of town. We’re visiting my sister. She told me her house is just a stone’sthrow from the UC Berkeley campus. Which station is that?Stranger: The downtown Berkeley station is really close to the univer sity. I’m sure that’s the one you want.Denise: Tom, are you going to remember this, or should I be jotting this down?Tom: What is there to write down, Denise? The woman is giving us very simple directions. So, how much is the fare to downtown Berkeley?St ranger: Let’s go take a look at the map over there. You see, the map shows you how much it costs to go from one station to another. Ah, there it is: two dollars and sixty-five cents.Tom: Two sixty-five?That’s highway robbery for such a short distance!Den ise: You think that’s expensive? Tom from our house to Amherstit costs twice as much as that.Tom: Yeah, but that’s an hour ride. You really get your money’s worth.Stranger: Yeah…Uh…Well, did your sister explain which train to take?Tom: Berkeley. WE take the Berkeley train to Berkeley, right?Stranger: Well, no actually. That’s just one stop on the Richmond line. Here, let me show you on this map. Here we are a t Powell Street in San Francisco, and it’s basically a straight shot on the Richnond line to the downtown Berkeley station.Denise: Yes, my sister said we wouldn’t have to change trains.Stranger: Uh-oh, what time is it?Denise: It’s 8:15.Stranger: You can’t go directly to Berkeley from San Franciscoafter 8:04.Tom: Uh-oh. Is there another train we can catch?th Stranger: Don’t worry. You can take the Pittsburg line. Look here, take the Pittsburg line to the 12Street Station in Oakland, and then transfer to the Richmond train. The Richmond train will stop in Berkeley. Get off at the downtown station. From there you can walk to your sister’s house.Denise: We want to be there by 9 o’clock. If we have to transfer, we might be late. Do you think we’ll make it in time?th Stranger: It doesn’t take that long. Let’s see; there’s atrain from here at 8:18. It arrives at the 12Street Oakland station at 8:34. You can get a Richmond train right away at 8:34, and you’ll arrive in Berkeley at 8:46.Tom: Let’s see if I’ve go t this right: We take the 8:18 Pittsburg train and arrive in Oakland at 8:34. Then we take the 8:34 Richmondtrain to Berkeley. That should be a snap.Stranger: Yeah, you’ll have no trouble.Tom: Thank you very much for your help, Miss. You’re a very kind young lady.Denise: And so pretty and smart, too! Tell me dear, I notice you’re not wearin g a ring.Stranger: Well, no, uh…Denise; You know, my sister’s son is very handsome. I think you two would like each other…Stranger: Uh, well; oh! I think I hear your train coming! You’d better hurry so you don’t miss it!Part ThreeExercise 3AThe BART system is a modern metro that links thirty-nine stations throughout Northern California’s San Francisco Bay Area. The trains are operated by computers and the BART station platforms have electronic signs that light up with information about trains that will bearriving.Exercise 3C1. How long does it take to get from JFK Boulevard to Town Plaza? That’s JFK Boulevard to Town Plaza.2. What is the fare from Oxford Avenue to College Avenue? That’s Oxford Avenue to College Avenue.3. How much does it cost an dhow long does it take to go from Fifth Street/Florida to Grove Street? Again, that’s both the fare and time from Fifth Street/Florida to Grove Street.th4. How much is a round-trip ticket from 75 Street to Kentucky Street? That’s a round-tripthticket from 75 Street to Kentucky.th5. How much time does it take to travel from Kansas Street to 20 Street? Again, how muchthtime does it take to travel from Kansas Street to 20 Street?6. You are at the Alabama Street station. It’s twelve noon and you just got on the train. What time will you arrive at the Madrid Avenue station? Again, it’s twelve noon and you’re going from Alabama Street to Madrid Avenue. What time will you arrive at the Madrid Avenue station?7. What time does the 4:07 PM train from Yonkers arrive at Grand Central Terminal? Again, what time does the 4:07 PM train from Yonkers arrive at Grand Central Terminal?8. What time does the 6:20 AM train from Grand Central Terminalarrive in Yonkers? That’s the 6:20 AM train from Grand Central Terminal arrive in Yonkers.9. 9. How many trains are there from Grand Central Terminal to Yonkers from 4:20PM until 7:53 Pm? Again, how many trains are there from Grand Central Terminal to Yonkers from 4:20PM until 7:53 PM?10. How long is the trip from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal? Again, that’s the time from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal.th11. Which trains from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal do not stop at 125 Street? Again,thwhich trains do no stop at 125 Street going from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal?12. Look at your watch. What time is it right now? What time will the next train from GrandthCentral Terminal arrive at 125 Street? Again, using the time now, when will the next train fromthGrand Central Terminal arrive at 125 Street?Part FourExercise 11. Was her flight from New York on time?2. Did you get the rental car information?3. Which bus do I take to go downtown?4. Is Alice meeting us at the train station?5. Why was the man yelling at the stranger?6. Are you going to call the travel agent today?7. How long do we have to wait for the next bus?8. Where are you going after the meeting?9. What did you do with your extra ticket?10. Were you going to go to the airport alone?Exercise 21. What time did the plane arrive?2. How often do you take the bus?3. Did someone meet them at the airport?4. Why didn’t she tell us she would be late?5. Who will pay for the extra ticket?6. Were you at the bus station yesterday?7. How far is it from here to New Jersey?8. Which bus do you think we should take?9. Whose purse was left on the bus?10. Are you meeting your brother at the bus station?Part FiveExercise 11. How much is the fare to Kansas ST.?2. When is the next Yonkers train?3. Does this bus go to City Hall?4. How long does it take to get to Park Lane?5. Which line do I need to take to get to the Macarthur Station?6. Can you tell me how far the trip from Boston to San Diego is?7. What’s the fastest way to get to Grand Central Terminal from here?8. Do you know where the train for Atlanta stops?Exercise 2:1. The 12:20 train to Seattle will leave in two minutes.2. The next train to Yonkers will leave from Grand Central Terminal in ten minutes.3.A round-trip ticket from JFK Boulevard to Kansas St. is $2.90.4. We’re sorry, but the 12:10 train Riverdale will be six minutes late.5. The bus from Los Angles to Burbank leaves every fifteen minutes at that time of the day.6. The next Fremont train will leave from platfor number 4 in halfan hour.Exercise 31. Question: Where does this person want to go?A: Pardon me, how much does it cost to go to the Jefferson Auditorium?B: That’s $1.80 one way, but you can’t go directly there after6:00 PM. You’ll have to take a Lenox train at that hour and thentransfer to a Hastings train at the Portsmouth station.,2Question: What time will the next bus for Chicago leave?A: Excuse me, when does the next bus to downtown Chicago leave?B: Let’s see. One just left at 8:00. The schedule says that thatbus leaves every fifteen minutes, so…A: Uh-oh;it’s already 8:10. I’d better hurry.B: Ooh, I hope you make it.2. Question: What is the total round-trip fare for the children?A: May I help you?B: Yeah, we’d like to get tickets from Portland to Long beach.A: When are you planning on going?thB: We were thinking of going the week of June 15.A: Gook. That’s far enough in advance to take advantage of our supersaver fares. If you purchase your tickets thirty days in advance,it will only cost $240 round trip.B: $240. That sounds good.A: How many people are in your party?B: There’s my wife and me, plus our two kids.A: Ooh, we have a special discount available for our young travelers. Let’s see, kids under twelve fly for half price and those under three can go for free.B: Well, Evelynne is six and Renee is one.thA: Very good. Let me check the computer to see which flights are open the week of the 15.Exercise 41. It’s really easy to get to school from my house by bus.2. Greenwich is very close to London.3. I take a 20-minute bus ride from home to work every day.4. I leave my house each day at 8 am.5. WE’re going to Hawaii for our next vacation.6. According to this, the train to Vancouver will arrive in ten mnutes.7. Do I need a Bakerloo or a Victoria train to get to Picadilly Circus?8. How much is a ticket to Baltimore an then back again?9. You need to take a #5 bus to the Berman Station. Then, catch a #12.10. This bus is too crowded between 7am and 9am.Lesson 3Part Two Main DialogueExercise 1 Scanning for the Main IdeaRuth: Good morning, David, Wow, what happened to you?David: Hey, Ruth. Boy, do I need coffee. I was up till 2:30 last night for the second night in a row.Ruth: More trouble with the lovebirds?David: Yeah, good ole Michael and Betty were at it again all night.Ruth: Were they breaking dishes again?Davi d: No, I don’t think they have any dishes left after the last fight. They were yelling about his old girlfriend.Ruth: Haven’t you spoken to them/ I mean, don’t they know they’re keeping you up all night?David: I think when they’re fighting, they don’t ca re about anything else. I banged on the ceiling with a broom for about five minutes and they kept yelling.Ruth: They sound like very selfish people.David: You’ve got that right, Ruth.Ruth: Why don’t you just call the landlord?David: He doesn’t care if I’m unhappy. He wants me to move! I’ve lived in the building the longest, and with rent control, I pay half as much as they do. If I move, he can jack up the price.Ruth: What about the other neighbors? Can’t you all get together and complain?David: Are you kidding? I have had problems with everybody in that building! Rob and Steve, the people who live next door to Michael and Betty, crank-up the volume of their stereo at all hours of the night.Ruth: That’s terrible.David: yeah, those two guys are so busy throwing parties that they probably never even hear the fighting.Ruth: Well, there has to be someone in your building who youlike.David: There is Mrs. Anderson, the woman who lives below me. She’s 87 years old, as sweet as can be with a heart of gold. Unfortunately, she’s a little deaf and I’m sure she never hears any of the noise inthe building. Actually, as much as I like her, she’s also aproblem.Ruth: How so?David: Her niece phones from out of state every Sunday morning at 6:30 to check on her. Th e trouble is because she’s deaf, she screams into the phone, and it wakes me up.Ruth: Every Sunday?David: Yes, and the sound of her voice goes right up through the floor “Hello? Yes, dear. It’s so good to hear your voice.” She’s more reliable than an alarm clock!Ruth: Wow, that sounds like a real nightmare!David: It’s not her fault, poor old thing. She’s just very old and her health isn’t good.Ruth: I’m pretty lucky. The biggest problem I have is the garbage collectors waking me up at 5:30 in the morning three times a week when they empty the cans. But, I can usually fall asleep again after they leave.David: At least your neighbors put their garbage into the cans! Art, the guy who lives next door to Mrs. Anderson, is sometimes such a pig. He ever seems to throw away his garbage. Whenever I walk by his door I have to hold my nose.Ruth: Maybe you just need to start looking for a new place tolive.David: And give up my book?Ruth: Book? What book?David: I told you about my book, didn’t I? I’m writing a b ookabout a guy who lives in an apartment building with a bunch of crazy people. I hope it’ll be a big Hollywood movie someday.Ruth: That sounds fantastic, but can’t you write the book in a nice quiet apartment in another building?David: No way! Every week I get a new idea for a chapter from somebody in the building. If I move now, I’ll never be able to finish the book!Exercise 4 Vocabulary in ContextNarrator: 1. SENTENCEDavid: Yeah, good ‘ole Michael and Betty were at it again all night.Narrator: CONTEXTDavid: Yeah, good ‘ole Michael and Betty were at it again all night.Ruth: Were they breaking dishes again?David: No, I don’t think they have any dishes left after the last fight. They were yelling about his old girlfriend.Narrator: SENTENCEDavid: Yeah, good ‘ole Michael and Betty were at it again all night.Narrator: 2. SENTENCEDavid: If I move, he can jack up the price.Narrator: CONTEXTTom: He doesn’t care if I’m unhappy. He wants me to move! I’ve lived in the building the longest, and with rent control, I pay half as much as they do. If I move, he can jack up the price.Narrator: SENTENCEDavid: If I move, he can jack up the price.Narrator: 3. SENTENCERuth: How so?Narrator: CONTEXTDavid: Actually, as much as I like her, she’s also a problem.Ruth: How so?David: Her niece phones from out of state every Sunday morning at 6:30 to check on her. The trouble is because she’s deaf, she screams into the phone, and it wakes me up.Narrator: SENTENCERuth: How so?Narrator: 4. SENTENCEDavid: She’s mor e reliable than an alarm clock!Narrator: CONTEXTDavid: The trouble is because she’s deaf, she screams into the phone, and it wakes me up.Ruth: Every Sunday?Narrator: SENTENCEDavid: Yes, and the sound of her voice goes right up through the floor. She’s more reliable than an alarm clock!Narrator: 5. SENTENCEDavid: Poor old thing.Narrator: CONTEXTDavid: It’s not her fault, poor old thing. She’s just very old and her health isn’t good.Narrator: SENTENCEDavid: Poor old thing.Narrator: 6. SENTENCEDavid: Art, the guy who lives next door to Mrs. Anderson is sometimes such a pig.Narrator: CONTEXTDavid: At least your neighbor put their garbage into the cans! Art, the guy who lives next door to Mrs. Anderson is sometimes such a pig. He never seems to throw away his garbage. Whenever I walk by his door I have to hold my nose.Narrator: SENTENCEDavid: Art, the guy who lives next door to Mrs. Anderson is sometimes such a pig.Part Three ExpansionSection 1: Household FurnishingsExercise 1D1. Husband: Honey, I think it’s time we redid this room.Wife: Gee,I kind of like it the way it is.Husband: Oh, come on. Look at this floor—it’s totally scratched.It needs to be refinished or carpeted.Wife: Yeah, and while we’re at it, we might as well paint the wall around the fireplace. There are smoke stains all over it from last year’s Christmas party.Husband: Now you’re talking! Why don’t we wallpaper the otherthree walls in here too? Then if we get some new drapes and maybe a couple of lamps—Wife: Wait a second. T his is getting out of hand. Why don’t we just move the armchair over to cover the scratched floor and save ourselves a lot of money and trouble.2. Painter: Good morning. I’m from Daniel’s Paint-O-Rama.Woman: Oh, good. Com on in. Would you like some coffee?Painter: Maybe later. Now, have you decided on the color?Woman: I was thinking white might be nice.Painter: I wouldn’t have white in this room. It would get dirtypretty quickly.Woman: Couldn’t we use enamel paint? It’s easy to clean,right?Painter: But it smells horrible and takes a long time to dry. You wont’ be able to use this room until tomorrow.Woman: Oh, my. Well, I guess we could go to a restaurant…Painter: Why don’t you choose a color that goes with your linoleum?I could nix up a shade of latex semi-gloss that matches this blue.Woman: What about the latex semi-gloss in white? Couldn’t I wash that down if it got dirty?Painter: Yes, you could, but you’ll still have to do it more often than if you choose another color. And if you clean it too often, the finish will start to rub off.Woman: Maybe we’d better stick with the enamel then.3. Tenant: Look at the ceiling; it’s cracked and peeling over here; there’s a big water stain on the wall in the corner, and—Landlord: Okay, why don’t you get so me paint and fix it up andI’ll pay for it.Tenant: I don’t think that’s going to fix the problem. It’s happened before and I don’t feel like wasting my time and energy covering up problem that’s just going to happen again.Landlord: Well, I’m not sure wha t else you want me to do. I saidI’d pay to fix it.Tenant; I want you to find out what’s causing this!Landlord: Well, I’ll talk to Steven upstairs and warn him to be more careful in the future.Tenant: I don’t think Steven is the problem. The last time t his happened he wasn’t even home. Besides, he’s always been a considerate ndlord: Maybe you steam up the room yourself. That can cause a lot of chipping and peeling. A small room like this full of steam can do a lot of damage.Tenant: Look, don’t try to turn this around on me. I always leave the window and door open so it doesn’t steam up. Either you send someone over to repair this, or else I’ll get somebody and deduct the cost from the rent. It’s up to you.4. Meg: Tony? Tony? Tony!Tony: Huh? What?Meg: I can’t stand it. It’s freezing in here. Aren’t youcold?Tony: Well, turn the heat on.Meg: I tried. There’s no heat coming up.。
研究生英语听说教程-引进版chapter2原文
研究生英语听说教程（引进版）听力原文Take on Listening:Listening and Speaking StrategiesLesson 2Denise: Excuse me, miss, how much does it cost to ride BART? Stranger: Well, that depends on your destination. From here to Glen Park it’s only a dollar ten, but if you go as far as Fremont, it costs a lot more. Tom: We’re going to Berkeley. Do you know what the fare is? Stranger: There are two stations in Berkeley. Which one are you interested in?Denise: Oh, gee, I’m not sure. We’re from out of town. We’re visiting my sister. She told me her house is just a stone’s throw from the UC Berkeley campus. Which station is that?Stranger: The downtown Berkeley station is really close to the university. I’m sure that’s the one you want.Denise: Tom, are you going to remember this, or should I be jotting this down?Tom: What is there to write down, Denise? The woman is giving us very simple directions. So, how much is the fare to downtown Berkeley? Stranger: Let’s go take a look at the map over there. You see, the map shows you how much it costs to go from one station to another. Ah, there it is: two dollars and sixty-five cents.Tom: Two sixty-five? That’s highway robbery for such a short distance! Denise: You think that’s expensive? Tom from our house to Amherst it costs twice as much as that.Tom: Yeah, but that’s an hour ride. You really get your money’s worth. Stranger: Yeah…Uh…Well, did your sister explain which train to take? Tom: Berkeley. WE take the Berkeley train to Berkeley, right? Stranger: Well, no actually. That’s just one stop on the Richmond line. Here, let me show you on this map. Here we are a t Powell Street in San Francisco, and it’s basically a straight shot on the Richnond line to the downtown Berkeley station.Denise: Yes, my sister said we wouldn’t have to change t rains. Stranger: Uh-oh, what time is it?Denise: It’s 8:15.Stranger: You can’t go directly to Berkeley from San Francisco after8:04.Tom: Uh-oh. Is there another train we can catch?Stranger: Don’t worry. You can take the Pittsburg line. Look here, take the Pittsburg line to the 12th Street Station in Oakland, and then transfer to the Richmond train. The Richmond train will stop in Berkeley. Get off at the downtown station. From there you can walk to your sister’s house. Denise: We want to be there by 9 o’clock. If we have to transfer, we might be late. Do you think we’ll make it in time?Stranger: It doesn’t take that long. Let’s see; there’s a train from here at 8:18. It arrives at the 12th Street Oakland station at 8:34. You can get a Richmond train rig ht away at 8:34, and you’ll arrive in Berkeley at 8:46. Tom: Let’s see if I’ve go t this right: We take the 8:18 Pittsburg train and arrive in Oakland at 8:34. Then we take the 8:34 Richmond train to Berkeley. That should be a snap.Stranger: Yeah, you’ll have no trouble.Tom: Thank you very much for your help, Miss. You’re a very kind young lady.Denise: And so pretty and smart, too! Tell me dear, I notice you’re not wearing a ring.Stranger: Well, no, uh…Denise; You know, my sister’s son is very handsome. I think you two would like each other…Stranger: Uh, well; oh! I think I hear your train coming! You’d better hurry so you don’t miss it!Part ThreeExercise 3AThe BART system is a modern metro that links thirty-nine stations throughout Northern Cali fornia’s San Francisco Bay Area. The trains are operated by computers and the BART station platforms have electronic signs that light up with information about trains that will be arriving. Exercise 3C1. How long does it take to get from JFK Boulevard to Town Plaza? That’s JFK Boulevard to Town Plaza.2. What is the fare from Oxford Avenue to College Avenue? That’s Oxford Avenue to College Avenue.3. How much does it cost an dhow long does it take to go fromFifth Street/Flori da to Grove Street? Again, that’s both the fare and time from Fifth Street/Florida to Grove Street.4. How much is a round-trip ticket from 75th Street to Kentucky Street? That’s a round-trip ticket from 75th Street to Kentucky.5. How much time does it take to travel from Kansas Street to20th Street? Again, how much time does it take to travel from Kansas Street to 20th Street?6. You are at the Alabama Street station. It’s twelve noon and you just got on the train. What time will you arrive at the Madrid Avenue station? Again, it’s twelve noon and you’re going from Alabama Street to Madrid Avenue. What time will you arrive at the Madrid Avenue station?7. What time does the 4:07 PM train from Yonkers arrive at Grand Central Terminal? Again, what time does the 4:07 PM train from Yonkers arrive at Grand Central Terminal?8. What time does the 6:20 AM train from Grand Central Terminal arrive in Yonkers? That’s the 6:20 AM train from Grand Central Terminal arrive in Yonkers.9. 9. How many trains are there from Grand Central Terminal to Yonkers from 4:20PM until 7:53 Pm? Again, how many trains are there from Grand Central Terminal to Yonkers from 4:20PM until 7:53 PM? 10. How long is the trip from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal? Again, that’s the time from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal.11. Which trains from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal do not stop at 125th Street? Again, which trains do no stop at 125th Street going from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal?12. Look at your watch. What time is it right now? What time will the next train from Grand Central Terminal arrive at 125th Street? Again, using the time now, when will the next train from Grand Central Terminal arrive at 125th Street?Part FourExercise 11. Was her flight from New York on time?2. Did you get the rental car information?3. Which bus do I take to go downtown?4. Is Alice meeting us at the train station?5. Why was the man yelling at the stranger?6. Are you going to call the travel agent today?7. How long do we have to wait for the next bus?8. Where are you going after the meeting?9. What did you do with your extra ticket?10. Were you going to go to the airport alone?Exercise 21. What time did the plane arrive?2. How often do you take the bus?3. Did someone meet them at the airport?4. Why didn’t she tell us she would be late?5. Who will pay for the extra ticket?6. Were you at the bus station yesterday?7. How far is it from here to New Jersey?8. Which bus do you think we should take?9. Whose purse was left on the bus?10. Are you meeting your brother at the bus station?Part FiveExercise 11. How much is the fare to Kansas ST.?2. When is the next Yonkers train?3. Does this bus go to City Hall?4. How long does it take to get to Park Lane?5. Which line do I need to take to get to the Macarthur Station?6. Can you tell me how far the trip from Boston to San Diego is?7. What’s the fastest way to get to Grand Central Terminal from here?8. Do you know where the train for Atlanta stops?Exercise 2:1. The 12:20 train to Seattle will leave in two minutes.2. The next train to Yonkers will leave from Grand Central Terminal in ten minutes.3. A round-trip ticket from JFK Boulevard to Kansas St. is $2.90.4. We’re sorry, but the 12:10 train Riverdale will be six minutes late.5. The bus from Los Angles to Burbank leaves every fifteen minutes at that time of the day.6. The next Fremont train will leave from platfor number 4 in half an hour.Exercise 31. Question: Where does this person want to go?A: Pardon me, how much does it cost to go to the Jefferson Auditorium? B: That’s $1.80 one way, but you can’t go directly there after 6:00 PM. You’ll have to take a Leno x train at that hour and then transfer to a Hastings train at the Portsmouth station.2．Question: What time will the next bus for Chicago leave?A: Excuse me, when does the next bus to downtown Chicago leave? B: Let’s see. One just left at 8:00. The schedu le says that that bus leaves every fifteen minutes, so…A: Uh-oh;it’s already 8:10. I’d better hurry.B: Ooh, I hope you make it.2. Question: What is the total round-trip fare for the children?A: May I help you?B: Yeah, we’d like to get ticket s from Portland to Long beach.A: When are you planning on going?B: We were thinking of going the week of June 15th.A: Gook. That’s far enough in advance to take advantage of our supersaver fares. If you purchase your tickets thirty days in advance, it will only cost $240 round trip.B: $240. That sounds good.A: How many people are in your party?B: There’s my wife and me, plus our two kids.A: Ooh, we have a special discount available for our young travelers. Let’s see, kids under twelve fly for half pr ice and those under three can go for free.B: Well, Evelynne is six and Renee is one.A: Very good. Let me check the computer to see which flights are open the week of the 15th.Exercise 41. It’s really easy to get to school from my house by b us.2. Greenwich is very close to London.3. I take a 20-minute bus ride from home to work every day.4. I leave my house each day at 8 am.5. WE’re going to Hawaii for our next vacation.6. According to this, the train to Vancouver will arrive in ten mnutes.7. Do I need a Bakerloo or a Victoria train to get to Picadilly Circus?8. How much is a ticket to Baltimore an then back again?9. You need to take a #5 bus to the Berman Station. Then, catch a #12.10. This bus is too crowded between 7am and 9am.。
研究生英语听说教程引进版1听力原文
P9 Exercise 21.A: Who’s your history professor?B: I’m in Dr. Leydorf’s class.A: Oh, How is he?B: The class is interesting and I really like him, but he’s a real stickler. If you’re more than fifteen minutes late, he marks you absent, and you have to hand in every assignment on time or he lowers your grade.A: Ooh! He sounds really tough.2.A: How did you do on your composition?B: Oh, you won’t believe it. I hadn’t worked on it very long and I didn’t have time to check it over. When the teacher returned it to me with an “A” on it, you could have knocked me over with a feather!A: Wow. That’s great. You must be really smart.B: Or else just lucky.3.A: Let’s go to a movie tonight.B: Sorry, I’ve got to cram for a test tonight. I haven’t had a chanc e to study before now.A: Well, how about going to the late show?B: No, I’m going to need a good night’s sleep. I want to make sure that I’m ready for the test.4.A: All right. We promised each other we’d get this report done today. Let’s get cracking.B: Aw, it’s such a beautiful day. Can’t we go for a walk and do this later? A: No, we’ll need to return these books to the library by five o’clock. We really have to do this now.5.A: Gee. It’s already a quarter after ten. Maybe Ms. Hughes is absent today.B: Fat chance. She’s never been absent a day in her life. I was in her class last year and she even came in when she had the flu.A: Well I guess she really loves teaching. Oh, here she comes now.P101. I am transcribing my sociology notes.2. John is defending his dissertation on Tuesday.3. We are forming a study group on the first day of class.4. I’m applying for financial aid to help pay my tuition and expenses.5. Ms. Wilson is correcting our essays over the weekend.P111. The professor is coming.2. The professor is coming in a little while.3. The Sahkespeare Theater Group is performing Romeo and Juliet on the 17th.4. 4. The Shakespeare Theater Group is performing Romeo and Juliet.5. The campus bookstore is having a big sale on all college sweatshirts.6. The campus bookstore is having a big sale on all college sweatshirts during SpringP191、She told me her house is just a stone’s throw from the UC Berkeley campus. Which station is that?Stranger: The downtown Berkeley station is really close to the university. I’m sure that’s the one you want.2、So, how much is the fare to downtown Berkeley?Stranger: Let’s go take a look at the map over there. You see, the map shows you how much it costs to go from one station to another. Ah, there it is: two dollars and sixty-five cents.3、Tom: Two sixty-five? That’s highway robbery for such a short distance!Denise: You think that’s expensive? Tom from our house to Amherst it costs twice as much as that.4、Here we are a t Powell Street in San Francisco, and it’s basically a straight shot on the Richnond line to the downtown Berkeley station. Denise: Yes, my sister said we wouldn’t have to change trains.5、Tom: Let’s see if I’ve go t this right: We ta ke the 8:18 Pittsburg train and arrive in Oakland at 8:34. Then we take the 8:34 Richmond train to Berkeley. That should be a snap.Stranger: Yeah, you’ll have no trouble.6、Tell me dear, I notice you’re not wearing a ring.Stranger: Well, no, uh…Denise; You know, my sister’s son is very handsome. I think you two would like each other…P32 Exercise 31. Question: Where does this person want to go?A: Pardon me, how much does it cost to go to the Jefferson Auditorium? B: That’s $1.80 one way, but you can’t go directly there after 6:00 PM. You’ll have to take a Lenox train at that hour and then transfer to a Hastings train at the Portsmouth station.2.Question: What time will the next bus for Chicago leave?A: Excuse me, when does the next bus to downtown Chicago leave? B: Let’s see. One just left at 8:00. The schedule says that that bus leaves every fifteen minutes, so…A: Uh-oh;it’s already 8:10. I’d better hurry.B: Ooh, I hope you make it.3. Question: What is the total round-trip fare for the children?A: May I help you?B: Yeah, we’d like to get tickets from Portland to Long beach.A: When are you planning on going?B: We were thinking of going the week of June 15th.A: Gook. That’s far enough in advance to take advantage of our supersaver fares. If you purchase your tickets thirty days in advance, it will only cost $240 round trip.B: $240. That sounds good.A: How many people are in your party?B: There’s my wife and me, plus our two kids.A: Ooh, we have a special discount available for our young travelers. Let’s see, kids under twelve fly for half price and those under three can go for free.B: Well, Evelynne is six and Renee is one.A: Very good. Let me check the computer to see which flights are open the week of the 15th.P32 Exercise 41. It’s really easy to get to school from my house by bus.2. Greenwich is very close to London.3. I take a 20-minute bus ride from home to work every day.4. I leave my house each day at 8 am.5. We’re going to H awaii for our next vacation.6. According to this, the train to Vancouver will arrive in ten minutes.7. Do I need a Bakerloo or a Victoria train to get to Picadilly Circus?8. How much is a ticket to Baltimore an then back again?9. You need to take a #5 bus to the Berman Station. Then, catch a #12.10. This bus is too crowded between 7am and 9am.P39 Exercise 4 Vocabulary in ContextNarrator: 1. SENTENCEDavid: Yeah, good ‘ole Michael and Betty were at it ag ain all night. Narrator: CONTEXTDavid: Yeah, good ‘ole Michael and Betty were at it again all night. Ruth: Were they breaking dishes again?David: No, I don’t think they have any dishes left after the last fight. They were yelling about his old girlfriend.Narrator: SENTENCEDavid: Yeah, good ‘ole Michael and Betty were at it again all night. Narrator: 2. SENTENCEDavid: If I move, he can jack up the price.Narrator: CONTEXTTom: He doesn’t care if I’m unhappy. He wants me to move! I’ve lived in the building the longest, and with rent control, I pay half as much as they do. If I move, he can jack up the price.Narrator: SENTENCEDavid: If I move, he can jack up the price.Narrator: 3. SENTENCERuth: How so?Narrator: CONTEXTDavid: Actually, as much as I like her, she’s also a problem.Ruth: How so?David: Her niece phones from out of state every Sunday morning at 6:30 to check on her. The trouble is because she’s deaf, she screams into the phone, and it wakes me up.Narrator: SENTENCERuth: How so?Narrator: 4. SENTENCEDavid: She’s more reliable than an alarm clock!Narrator: CONTEXTDavid: The trouble is because she’s deaf, she screams into the phone, and it wakes me up.Ruth: Every Sunday?Narrator: SENTENCEDavid: Yes, and the sound of her voice goes right up through the floor. She’s more reliable than an alarm clock!Narrator: 5. SENTENCEDavid: Poor old thing.Narrator: CONTEXTDavid: It’s not her fault, poor old thing. She’s just very old and her health isn’t good.Narrator: SENTENCEDavid: Poor old thing.Narrator: 6. SENTENCEDavid: Art, the guy who lives next door to Mrs. Anderson is sometimes such a pig.Narrator: CONTEXTDavid: At least your neighbor put their garbage into the cans! Art, the guy who lives next door to Mrs. Anderson is sometimes such a pig. He never seems to throw away his garbage. Whenever I walk by his door I have to hold my nose.Narrator: SENTENCEDavid: Art, the guy who lives next door to Mrs. Anderson is sometimes such a pig.Part Three ExpansionSection 1: Household Furnishings。
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研究生公共英语听说（下）原文LESSON5（B）LESSON FIVEPlaces to See in Britain1. W: How is your paper coming along?M: My typewriter's broken.Q: What does the man mean?2. W: Have you tried Susan's apple pie?M: I got the last piece and it was out of this world.Q: What does the man mean?3.W: If you're staying late, Will you be sure to lock up the officewhen you leave?M: OK. I hope I won't be more than an hour.Q: What does the man mean?4. W: Nancy really wants to ski on Thursday.M: Yes. But she can't, can she?Q: What does the man say about Nancy?5. M: Let me help you with those packages.W: Thanks. But it's only three quarters of a block.Q: What does the woman tell the man?6. W: You know, Sally was supposed to meet us here an hour ago.Maybe we should give her a ring. After all, she is the onewho organized the study session.M: You're right. I'll do it.Q: What will the man probably do?7. M: Forgive the mess in here. You see, we had a party last night.There were a lot of people. They all brought food, and theleftovers were all over the place.W: Yeah, I can tell. Well I guess it's pretty obvious what you'll be doing most of today.Q: What does the woman imply?8. W: I'm worried about my jewelry business, I really thought Icould do better.M: At least, you broke even. That’s better than most people do in their first year.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?9. W: I need to get in touch with Bill about tomorrow's presentation,but his phone has been busy for the longest time.M: I usually have dinner with him in the cafeteria. Why don't I ask him to give you a call later?Q: What will the man probably do?10. M: Care for some more dessert? There's plenty of cake left.W: If I had any more, I'd be overdoing it.Q: What does the woman mean?11. M: This scarf is nice, but Debbie really wanted a sweater forher birthday.W: I know, but I didn't know her size.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?12. M: Think you'll be able to finish sketching out the plans for theelection campaign by tomorrow or do you need some help?W: Well, there's so quite a bit to do but I'll be able to pull everything together.Q: What does the woman mean?13. W: About the concert tonight, it's unlikely I'll be able to pickyou up before seven.M: Well, we could just get together there instead.Q: What does the man suggest they do?14. M: Ah-oh, l burned your toast. I'll put in a couple more slices.W: No, don't waste the bread. Just scrape off the burned part.It'll be fine.Q: What does the woman mean?15. M: Weren't you going to find out from the registrar if you haveenough credits to graduate next semester?W: You're right. I'd better get over there. Their hours are limited and they can get pretty busy.Q: What will the woman probably do?Passage I:The drive from England to Scotland provides the traveler with many pleasant changes of scenery. As it is a fairly long journey, it is good to be able to travel with a friend who can take turns with you at the wheel.A patriotic Scotsman traveling with English friends may tellthem they are going to see, in the Highlands, the finest scenery in the world. This may sound exaggerated, but on arriving in the Highlands most people readily agree that the scenery is indeed magnificent.The Highlands are, as the name implies, the hilly or mountainous region of the country; they form the greater part of the western half of Scotland.On the first night in Scotland tourists may choose to put up at a hotel in the little town of Callander, which is known as one of "the Gateways to the Highlands". On the following day they can set out to see the various lakes, or rather "lochs", in the neighborhood, and will be delighted with the wild and romantic aspect of the countryside. When they return to their hotels they will be glad to eat a copious "high tea". This is a meal which, in Scotland and many parts of northern England, takes the place of tea and dinner: It consists of one substantial course, such as one would have at dinner, followed by bread and butter, with jam or honey, and some kind of cake or cakes; tea is drunk with the meal, which is taken at about six o’clock in the evening. One has a light supper late in the evening.The next morning many tourists journey on to the west coast.The road twists and turns, dips and climbs, but is not dangerous. The greatest hazard is the black-faced sheep: these animals are as active and impudent as goats, and frequently wander recklessly into the road. The tourists may also see a herd of long-haired Highland cattle, which look savage but are no more so than ordinary cattle. Eventually the road runs parallel with the sea, along a coastline fringed with little islands and made ragged with rocky bays and the deep inlets that are also called "lochs".1.What kind of region are the Highlands?2. Where might tourists stay on their first night in Scotland?3. What is meant by "high tea"?4. What is the road to the west coast like?5. What other animals does a tourist see on the way to the west coast?Passage Ⅱ:On the western side of Britain lies one of the most beautiful parts of the British Isles: the Principality of Wales. The Welsh mountains have a beauty which is rugged and forbidding, but the slopes are as green and fertile as the valleys and provide rich pasture for sheep and cows.In central and north Wales, farming is the main occupation, but the valleys of south Wales are very heavily industrialized. Here the wealth of the land lies below the surface in rich coal seams, and the mining villages grew into busy towns around iron and steel foundries, chemical works and oil refineries.Wales is very popular for holidays. Every year, thousands of people spend their summer holidays at the seaside resorts on the North Wales coast or, if they prefer it, enjoy undisturbed peace and quiet in isolated villages remote from town life. Those who like to be energetic will probably choose Snowdonia. This part of the country round Snowdon, the highest peak in the Welsh mountains (and the second highest in Britain), is ideal for climbing and walking holidays.Wales has been called "The Land of Song". The Welsh people are famous for their good voices and it is rare to find a village without at least one choir competing in an "eisteddfod" or arts festival. The biggest festival of all is the International Eisteddfod held every year in Llangollen in Clwyd. Singers, dancers, musicians and poets come from all over the world to compete for the awards, often wearing colorful national costume. The Welsh girls contribute to the festival gaiety with their national dress-a tall black hat, a scarlet skirt and a starched white apron. Thestreets of this small country town bustle with the comings and goings of visitors speaking many languages, One of theforeign languages heard will be English, for in North Wales many of the local people speak Welsh as their native tongue. Today, only about a quarter of the Welsh population speak this ancient language as their first language, although many more who use English can understand Welsh as well, and encourage their children to learn it at school. The Welsh people are proud of being Celtic, with an ancient language and a heritage of their own.1. Where does Wales lie?2. Which of the following can describe the Welsh mountains?3. Which place is ideal for a climbing and walking holiday?4. Why is Wales often called "The Land of Song"?5. What percentage of the population of Wales speaks Welsh?Part D1) state, 2)the will, 3)imagination, 4)freshness,5)courage over timidity, 6) deserting, 7) wrinkle the skin, 8) enthusiasm, 9) soul, 10)heart, 11)spirit 12)wonders, 13)what's next, 14)game of living, 15)beauty, 16)infinite, 17)down, 18)pessimism, 19) optimism,20) young。
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LISTENING ATTACK STRATEGIESTrack011. Using What You Already KnowEXERCISE 3Directions: Now, listen to a conversation between a worker and her boss. As you listen, look at your chart from Exercise 2 and circle the reasons and responses that are similar.Gloria: Good afternoon Mr. Carson. Thank you very much for takingthe time to speak with me.Mr. Carson:I always make time for my best workers, Gloria.Please have a seat. What can I do for you today? Gloria: Well, as you know, I have been working here for about fifteenyears now. I really like this company, my job is interesting, and the working conditions are generally pretty good.Mr. Carson: I'm glad you feel that way. Whatever we can do to make our workers happy is important to us.Gloria:Well, now that you mentioned it, there is one thing that would make my life a little easier.Mr. Carson:Yes?Gloria:I haven't had a raise in more than four years. And with inflation, it's really getting tough to make ends meet. Mr. Carson:Four years you say? Hmm.Gloria:Yes. And in that time, I have had at least three performancereviews that have all been excellent. You say I'm doing a greatjob here, and I think my good work should be rewarded.Track022. Scanning for Background InformationExample:I am outraged. I have been to three different departments and each time I've been told that I had to go elsewhere. I am not moving from this line until I get this registration problem solved.EXERCISE Directions: Listen to the following speakers, and then circle the words that you feel might be true about them.1. Oh, man, I knew he was going to spring one on us today. I had to worklast night and didn't have time to hit the books（准备功课）. Now, I've blown it.（blow it 搞砸了）2. I'm sorry. You finish? I can take away? More to drink? Thank you.3. Excuse me, I was wondering if I could get my money back.You see, I hadto drop this class last week because of a work conflict, so I won't beneeding it this semester. It was new when I got it, and I haven't put anymarks inside.4. Leslie: So then Alice said, What do you mean he has a baby? And Fred said,He's got two kids; he's been married for five years! Well, Martha almost had a heart attack because he had said he was single and that he wanted to marry her! Librarian: Shh!Leslie: Oh, sorry. So anyway, Martha was so upset when she found out that he was already married, she started punching him! Can you imagine--Librarian：Please! You must be more considerate of other people. Thereis no talking allowed in this room. People are trying to study. Ithink you should leave.5. Peter: I need to get a TB test before I can start working. Can I getthat done here?Receptionist: As long as you are currently enrolled and are carryingtwelve or more units.Peter: Well, that's no problem. I'm taking six classes this semester. Here's my student card.Receptionist: Good. I need you to fill out this form and that one. When you're done, give them back to me. Then have a seat over there, and the nurse will call your name.Peter: Thank you very much.Track033. Scanning for the Main IdeaE X E RC I S E Directions: Listen to the following conversation to find the main idea. What event are the two people talking about. In the blank spaces, write down the main idea and any words that will help you.Tom: Where were you last night? I thought we were all going to meetdown at Clancey's. It was awesome, and I won $50 in the pool.Eric: You're not going to believe it. Out of the blue, my boss called to say that he had to leave town for an emergency meeting and gave me his ticket.Tom: You mean you were actually there?Eric: That's right. And get this--front row center!Tom: So you saw it when Kobe hit the three-pointer in the last second ofthe third quarter. The people at the bar went insane. I can't imaginewhat it must have been like at the arena.Eric: Oh man. People were jumping out of their seats and screaming. It felt like New Year's Eve and the Fourth of July combined. It was the best game I've ever seen in my life.Torn: You're not kidding. When Shaq stole the ball from Rose, and passedit to Kobe for the slam dunk, I couldn't believe it. They are as strong as football players but as graceful as ballet dancers.Eric:Yeah, and it doesn't hurt that they're all seven feet tall. Man, if I hada couple of inches on me, I could have been an NBA star, too.Torn: A couple of inches? Dude, try a couple of feet!Track044. Scanning for the Important PointsEX E RC I S EDirections:Listen to the speaker. When you hear the bell, circle the important point.I'm standing in front of the Northeastern Women's Correctional Facility. This is a high-security prison that houses 1500 women convicted of kidnapping, robbery, and murder.I must say that it is an extremely uninviting place. When I was given this assignment, I was somewhat apprehensive, and I can honestly say that I am still quite frightened as I approach the main gate. My knees are a little wobbly, and my stomach is full of butterflies.Bell SoundI am now walking down Cell Block A. Each cell is approximately ten feet by eight and contains four small beds with thin blankets, no pillows or sheets, a metal sink, and an open toilet. Each tiny cell is the home for four women. The walls have numerous cracks and layers of paint chipping, and look as though they have not been painted in decades. There seems to be little fresh air or sunlight. The women all look sad and bored. Walking down the block, the strong smell of disinfectant is almost overpowering. This is definitely not the kind of place someone would want to be sent to.Bell SoundNow I am in the prison cafeteria. While I have been instructed not to speak with any of the prisoners, I am allowed to observe them while they are eating. The cafeteria has ten long tables with twenty women seated around each one on low uncomfortable-looking wooden benches. The menu for lunch today includes the following: a scoop of gray, lumpy mashed potatoes,a small piece of overcooked chicken, and a hunk of stale-looking bread. Fresh fruit andvegetables are nowhere to be seen. Needless to say, there is no salt, pepper, or other condiments available to the women, and they are not permitted to use knives or forks. Water is the only beverage available. It is safe to say that the focal being served is not healthy,and I wonder how these women are able to maintain their strength and health.Bell SoundTrack055. Inferencing (Making Intelligent Guesses) EXERCISEDirections: Listen to the following conversation. Then, read the statements and decide if each one is True or False. Finally, discuss with your teacher how you usedInferencing to decide.Don: Hello.Kathy: Hello. Is this Don?Don: Yes, it is.Kathy:Hi Don. This is Kathy fr(~m your biology class. We talked duringthe lab the other day. Remember?Don: Uh, urn. Yeah. Um. Oh, uh yeah.@Kathy: Anyway. Do you understand what Dr. Wharton meant when hewas talking about phylogenetic memory?Don: Oh, yeah. Actually, that's a really fascinating theory. According toscientists, animals are born with certain kinds of memory. Forexample, a deer naturally knows that it needs to avoid wolves,bears, and other ferocious animals even if it has never seen onebefore. Scientists believe that this memory has been imprinted intoour genes through thousands of years of experience. Kathy: Oh, I see. That really makes it clear.Don: Great. Well, I'm glad I could help.Kathy: Gee. My notes are really incomplete. I bet you got down everything the teacher said.Don: Well no. Actually, I just read the textbook and study from that.Kathy: That's impressive.Don: So . . . well . . . anyway. Uh, are there any other questions that you have?Kathy:One more actually. I was wondering what are you doing Saturdaynight.Don: Saturday? Uh. Oh yeah. Uh, I'm goana be out of town. Yeah.I'm going to a wedding. Yeah. A wedding down in Miami.Track066. Scanning for Specific Pieces of Information EXERCISEDirections: Listen to the recorded message, and fill in the chart with the specific pieces of information that you need. Don't worry about spelling.You have reached the City Health Desk Hotline. The following is a list ofservices available during the month of July.Prenatal screenings will be available at the Church Street Clinic, Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 AM to 11 AM. A five dollar fee is recommended but will be waived for those unable to pay. Child care is not available, so please make arrangements to leave small children at home. Anonymous AIDS testing will be conducted from noon to three on July 5th,10th, 21st, and 30th. Testing will take place at the Johnson Square Medical Center. AIDS testing is free of charge, but all participants are required to meet with a counselor before and after testing.Members of the weight reduction support group will continue to meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Whitehall Community Center on Second Avenue. Please take note, the meeting time for this group has been changed from 7 PM to 7:30 PM. The cost remains two dollars per meeting. If you are interested in joining a newly formed weight reduction support group, please call 555-8695 between 9 AM and 3 PM. Free cholesterol screenings are available every Friday of the month from 7 AM to 9 AM at the Johnson Square Medical Center. Please remember not to eat or drink anything for twelve hours before the test.@During the month of July, we will be conducting a blood drive. The city bloodmobile will visit the following locations. During the first week of July, the blood mobile will be at the Hill Top Shopping Center from 9 AM to 2 PM. From July 12th until the 14th, the van will be parked on the south side of the Civic Center Plaza from 10 AM to 4 PM. From July 17th until the 22nd, you can donate blood in front of the Metropolitan Cineplex between the hours of 7 PM and 9 PM. The last week of the month the blood mobile will be stationed in front of the main branch library on State Street. The hours will be from 8 AM to 5 PM. Juice andcookies will be served to all participants. As you know blood donations drop during summer months, and we really appreciate your support.Free blood pressure screening is available daily at the Church Street clinic.Screenings take place from 9 AM to noon on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. On Tuesdays and Fridays, screenings are from 1 PM tO 4 PM. Evening blood pressure screenings are available on Thursdays by appointment. For evening appointments, call 555-2391. The clinic is closed on Sundays.If you have missed anything on this recording, please press the pound key for the message to repeat. Thank you for calling the City Health Desk Hotline.Track077. Using Context CluesExample Directions: Listen to the following example. You will hear the word dehydrated. You probably don't know what this word means. Listen to the word and the context and try to guess the meaning of the word dehydrated.Narrator: Word: dehydratedNarrator: Context:Woman: The plant was dehydrated because Tom forgot to water it forthree weeks.Narrator: Word: dehydratedWhat does dehydrated mean? Circle the best answer.(Pause)You were able to figure out the answer from the context. The words Tom forgot to water it for three weeks tell you that 'the plant was dry and dying. Using context clues help you understand new words and phrases and is an important listening attack strategy to practice and use.Track08EXERCISE Directions:You will hear.five short selections. Each selection will contain a sentence with words and idioms you may not know. After you hear the sentence a second time, circle the answer with the same meaning.NARRATOR: 1. SENTENCE:Gloria: It's really getting tough to make ends meet.NARRATOR: CONTEXT:Gloria: I haven't had a raise in more than four years. And with inflation, it's really getting tough to make ends meet.NARRATOR: SENTENCE:Gloria: It's really getting tough to make ends meet.NARRATOR: 2. SENTENCE:Reporter: I was somewhat apprehensive.NARRATOR: CONTEXT:Reporter: This is a high-security prison that houses 1500 women convicted of kidnapping, robbery,and murder. I mustsay that it is an extremely uninviting place.When Iwas given this assignment,I was somewhatapprehensive,and I can honestly.say that I am stillquite frightened as I approach the main gate.NARRATOR: SENTENCE:Reporter: I was somewhat apprehensive.NARRATOR: 3. SENTENCE:Reporter: The strong smell of disinfectant is almost overpowering.NARRATOR: CONTEXT:Reporter: Walking down the block, the strong smell of disinfectant isalmost overpowering. This is definitely not the kind of place someone would want to be sent to.NARRATOR: SENTENCE:Reporter: The strong smell of disinfectant is almost overpowering.NARRATOR: 4. SENTENCE:Don: That's a really fascinating theory.NARRATOR: CONTEXT:Don: Oh, yeah. Actually, that's a really fascinating theory. Accordingto scientists, animals are born with certain kinds of memory,NARRATOR: SENTENCE:Don: That's a really fascinating theory.NARI~ATOR: 5. SENTENCE:Don: It needs to avoid ferocious animals.NARRATOR: CONTEXT:Don: For example, a deer naturally knows that it needs to avoidwolves, bears, and other ferocious animals even if it has neverseen one before.NARRATOR: SENTENCE:Don: It needs to avoid ferocious animals.Track098. Using Structure and Intonation CluesSection 1 StructureEXERCISE 1 Directions: Listen to the sentences. Choose the meaning of the modal.1. You really should think about buying a new coat this winter.2. If you want to get a better grade, you could sign up for tutoring.3. The teacher was very clear about attendance. You hadbetter not miss class on Friday.4. In order to achieve peace on earth, we must try tounderstand each other's differences.5. We ought to look at the newspaper ads before we decidewhere to shop.Track10EXERCISE 2Directions: Listen to the sentences. Then choose the sentence with the same meaning.1. You must scrutinize the class schedule to find yourcorrect lab hours.2. You ought to consult with a periodontist about that tooth.3. You could find the reference for that quote in Bartlett's FamiliarQuotations.4: You had better invest in a computer with at least 128 megs of RAM.5. Students should always analyze questions carefullybefore they begin to write their essays.Track118. Using Structure and Intonation CluesSection 2 IntonationExample Directions: Listen to the same sentences spoken:1. Male: I gave a gift to my brother, John..Narrator: I am talking to John.2. Male: I gave a gift to my brother John.Narrator: My brother's name is John.As you can see, when you are listening, pauses in speech can change the meaning of a sentence. A pause can tell you that the speaker is talking to someone, not about someone.Track12EXERCISE 1 Directions: Listen to the following sentences. Put commas if you hear an important pause. Leave the sentence as it is if there is no important pause.1. I gave the math homework to my classmate Tina.2. I gave the math homework to my classmate, Tina.3. Debbie, my next door neighbor is driving me crazy.4. Debbie, my next door neighbor, is driving me crazy.5. kinda, my biology lab partner, is really smart.6. kinda, my biology lab partner is really smart.7. Will you please answer Bob?8. Will you please answer, Bob?9. Are you going to visit, Lisa?10. Are you going to visit Lisa?Track139. Revising Assumptions (Checking What You Understood) EXERCISE Directions: Listen to the following conversation. Each time you hear the bell, circle the sentence that you think is correct. Discuss each answer with your instructor.Alvin: Oh no, I don't believe it!Babs: What is it?Alvin: Look at this. There's a parking ticket on my car.Bell SoundBabs: Let me see that. Hmm... It says that you parked in a yellow"loading zone during business hours.Alvin: But I got here after seven. I know it was after seven because theclass started at 6:30 and the teacher was angry when I walked in at7:15. And look at that sign over there. It says No Parking Between9 AM and 6 PM.Bell SoundBabs: Well, then I think that the police officer made a big mistake Youshouldn't have to pay this ticket.Alvin: And that's the second ticket I've gotten this month! If I get morethan one ticket, my insurance company will raise my insurance.This is terrible!Bell SoundBabs: Now, wait. What was the other ticket for?Alvin: I forgot to put another quarter in the parking meter. Babs: Oh, don't worry then. That kind of ticket is not very serious. Yourinsurance only goes up if you get a ticket for speeding and thingslike that. Parking tickets don't count.Bell SoundAlvin: I'm glad to hear that! I can't afford to pay any more money. Theticket will be expensive enough.Bell SoundBabs: If the police officer made a mistake you should challenge theticket.Alvin: Challenge? What do you mean?Babs: You can go to traffic court and explain to the judge that the police officer made a mistake. The judge can throw out the ticket. Youshouldn't have to pay for someone else's mistake.Alvin: You're right. I'll stop by the courthouse tomorrow during lunch.Bell SoundTrack14Vocabulary ReviewDirections: Listen to the sentences. Choose the correct vocabulary word.1. My neighbor's dog is always biting people.2. Even though Frank didn't say anything, I could tell by theexpression on his face that he was very sad.3. I looked through the book to find the answer to number 3.4. After studying for seven hours, I had to stop.5. I was nervous about giving my speech to the class.6. The teacher wouldn't give us the answer, but she did giveus some help.7. My new strategy for studying is really helping me.8. I assumed that the older man was Rod's father.9. I was revising my paper in the library last night.10. Alice had trouble making ends meet last month. CHAPTER TWO 第二章Track152TAPESCRIPTMAIN DIALOGUEEXERCISE 1 Scanning for the Main Idea/Background Information Directions: Listen to the dialogue and try to get a general idea of what is happening. Remember, you don't need to understand everything. Just try to think about the following questions:1. What is the main idea of this dialogue?2. Where do you think the dialogue is taking place?3. What is the relationship between the speakers?4. How old do you think the speakers are?5.How do you think each speaker sounds (warm, cold,concerned, angry,and so on?)Track16Emily: Okay, here's the place.Vicky: he Multiple Organic Diner? Emily, do you really want to eat in this hole in the wall?Larry: Now, Vicky, Emily is trying to help us get back into shape. Besides, this place doesn't look so bad. It'sa little dark maybe, but I'm sure it's clean.Emily: That's the spirit. Let's take that table over there. Vicky: I suppose there's no smoking allowed in here.Emily:Of course not, big sister. This is a health food restaurant. Besides, I thought you said you were goingto kick the habit.Vicky:Well, Emily, I've tried. But, every time I stop smoking, I gain tenpounds. I don't think I'll ever be able to give up smoking.Emily: But you'll feel so much better when you do! I've been eating well and exercising every day. I run two milesevery other day and play tennis every Sunday. I feelwonderful and everybody tells me I a look great.Larry: Yeah, Vicky, I think Emily is right. By the way, where's the waiter? I'd like to order a drink beforewe eat.Emily: Larry, it's only three o'clock in the afternoon.Besides, health food restaurants don't serve alcohol. Vicky: Wait a minute, Larry. I thought we agreed that you'd stop drinking if I quit smoking.Emily: I think you should both quit. Doesn't this restaurant make youwant to start living a healthy life? Why, just look at this menu.Everything they serve here is natural and nutritious. Larry:Never mind nutritious. What are the burgers like? I'm starving!Emily: Oh, Larry. You must know that hamburgers have a lot of fat andare high in calories.Vicky: And the doctor told you that you have to lower your cholesteroland lose at least 25 pounds. Smoking isn't the only way to have aheart attack early in life, you know. I'm your wife and I'm tooyoung to dress all in black!Larry: Don't worry, dear, I'm not going to die any time soon.Besides, I'm going to start my new diet on Monday.Emily: That's great, Larry, but I think the only real way to lose weight is to eat less and exercise more.Vicky:I agree with Emily. All you have to do is stop eatingdesserts andfried foods and no more alcohol.Larry: You know, maybe you're right. Emily can help me plan a diet.Emily:And don't forget the exercise.Why don't you two come runningwith me. I'd love to have the company and we could play tennistogether, too.Vicky: No, running hurts my knees. I think swimming would be the best exercise for me.Larry: Well, I don't like swimming or running. But, I would like to getback into playing handball. I was a really good player when I was younger.Emily: Well, the important thing is that you two make some seriouschanges in your lifestyle. I'm really glad you're doing this. Now,let's celebrate your decision by ordering a nice tall glass of carrot-onion juice.Vicky and Larry: Carrot-onion juice?!?Emily: Of course! It's chock full of vim and vitality! It's rich in vitamins and minerals. There's vitamin C, B,and of course A for the eyes.Larry: Wait a minute. Our diet doesn't start until Monday, If we're going to do any celebrating, I say we shouldgo over to the Burger Palace and have a realcelebration.Emily: But--Vice: I'm with you, Larry. Come on, I'm starving. See you later, Emily.Track 17 EXERCISE 4 Vocabulary in ContextDirections:Listen to the sentences from the dialogue and circle the answer that has the same meaning.NARRATOR: 1. SENTENCE:Vicky: Emily, do you really want to eat in this hole in the wall?NARRATOR: CONTEXT:Vicky: Emily, do you really want to eat in this hole in the wall?Larry: This place doesn't look so bad. It's a little dark maybe, but I'msure it's clean.NARRATOR: SENTENCE:Vicky: Emily, do you really want to eat in this hole in the wall?NARRATOR: 2. SENTENCE:Emily: I thought you said you were going to kick the habit. NARRATOR: CONTEXT:Emily:I thought you said you were going to kick the habit. Vicky: Well, I've tried. But, every time I stop smoking, I gain tenpounds. I don't think I'll ever be able to give up smoking.NARRATOR: SENTENCE:Emily: I thought you said you were going to kick the habit.NARRATOR: 3. SENTENCE:Emily: Everything they serve here is natural and nutritious. NARRATOR: CONTEXT:En~ily: Doesn't this restaurant make you want to start living a healthylife? Why, just look at this menu. Everything they serve here is natural and nutritious. NARRATOR: SENTENCE:Emily: Everything they serve here is natural and nutritious.NARRATOR: 4. SENTENCE:Emily: You must know that hamburgers have a lot of fat and are highin calories.@NARRATOR: CONTEXT:Emily: You must know that hamburgers have a lot of fat and are highin calories.Vicky: And the doctor told you that you have to lower your cholesterol and lose at least 25 pounds.NARRATOR: SENTENCE:Emily: You must know that hamburgers have a lot of fat and are highin calories.NARRATOR: 5. SENTENCE:Vicky: I'm too young to dress all in black.NARRATOR: CONTEXT:Vicky: I'm too young to dress all in bl~'ck.Larry: Don't worry, dear, I'm not going to die any time soon.NARRATOR: SENTENCE:Vicky: I'm too young to dress all in black.NARRATOR: 6. SENTENCE:Emily: It's chock full of vim and vitality! ,NARRATOR: CONTEXT:Emily: Now, let's celebrate your decision by ordering a nice tall glass of carrot-onion juice.Vicky and Larry: Carrot-onion juice? !?Emily: Of course! It's chock full of vim and vitality! It's rich invitamins and minerals. There's vitamin C, B, and of course A for the eyes.NARRATOR: SENTENCE:Emily: It's chock full of vim and vitality!Track18 EXPANSIONSection 1 Diet and ExerciseEXERCISE 1 C Directions: Look at the Suggested Body Weights table again while you listen to the following questions. Take notes on a separate piece of paper. Then, write the correct answers in the spaces.1. What is the shortest height and lowest weight for men on this chart?2. What is the heaviest weight for women on this chart?3. How much should a 5'4" woman weigh?4. How much should a 5'11" man weigh?5. Who should weigh more: a small-boned 5'5" man, or a small-boned5'7" woman?6. Who should weigh more: a small-boned 5'11" man, or a large-boned5'11" woman?Track 19 Section 1 Diet and ExerciseEXERCISE 1 D Directions: Listen to the following descriptions and fill in the correct information you hear for each person. Then, decide whether each person is at the correct weight. 1.I'm small-boned like all of the women in my family. Well,to tell the truth, the men in my family are no giants either.I'm only 5'1" and I weigh 126 pounds.2. I'm 5'9". My weight goes between 175 and 180. I try to eathealthy foods and get exercise, but ! have to travel a lot for my job, and when I'm out of town, it's very difficult to stay on my diet. I have a normal build.3. I'm 5'7" and I weigh 109 pounds. I guess you can say thatI have anaverage build; well, as average as I'm ever going to gettI have looked like this ever since I was a kid. And my motherused to make me wear short skirts with bright-colored tights. I looked just like Pippi Long stocking.4. I am 5'7" and I am very proud to say that I weigh 130 pounds.I guess you could say that I've got a small build. Believeit or not, I used to weigh 169 poundst Five years ago I went on a diet and lost more than 30 pounds. It was hard work, but I'm very pleased with the results.5. I'm 6'4" and you'd be surprised how many times every daypeople ask me about my height. I like towering over the rest of the world, but sometimes it's difficult finding suits and other clothing that fits. And there's no way I could ever fit into a sports cart I'm average build and I weigh about 170 pounds.6. I'm 5'2" and I weigh 140 pounds. I'm big-boned, but my bonesare not as heavy as I like to think they are. I used to be skinny as a child, but age and laziness have made some changes. And having five children sure didn't help. Track 20 Section 2 Counting CaloriesEXERCISE 2B Directions: Listen to the following questions and take notes. Then, look at theCalorie Contents of Selected Foods table to answer the following questions.1. Find Vegetables. Which vegetable has the highest number of calories?Which vegetable has the lowest number of calories?2. Now, find Beverages. How many calories are there in two cups of tea?3. Look at Vegetables. How many calories are there in twelve spears ofasparagus?4. Look at Desserts and Snacks. Which has more calories: a slice of applepie or a slice of chocolate cake?5. Look at Meats and Poultry. How many calories are there in two hot dogs?6. Look at Grains. Which has fewer calories: two cups of oatmeal or twoslices of pizza?7. Look at Beverages. Which is more fattening, a cup of coffee or a cup oforange juice?8. Look at Fruit. Which has more calories: an apple or a banana?9. Look at Miscellaneous Items. Which has fewer calories: a tablespoon of honey or a tablespoon of jam?10. Look at Grains. Which has fewer calories: a tuna sandwich on whitebread or a tuna sandwich on a roll?Track 21Section 2 Counting CaloriesE X E RC I S E 2 C Directions: You will hear five customers ordering food in a restaurant. Write down each customer's order in the spaces.。
新世纪研究生英语听说(下)原文LESSON12(B)
LESSON TWELVECulturePART A1. W: I want to play tennis tomorrow, but I didn't bringmy racket with me this weekend. Do you haveone I could borrow?M: I do. But it has a broken string.Q: What is the woman’problem?2. M: Sorry, but I can’t go and have a cup of coffeewith you now. I’ve done only half of thereadings for the philosophy class tomorrow.W: I thought I was a slow reader.Q: What does the woman mean?3. M: I broke my ankle last Tuesday, and now I have tobe on crutches for six weeks.W: I'm sorry to hear that. Is there anything I can dofor you?Q: What happened to the man?4. W: Why didn't you call me last night like you weresupposed to?M: I did. Your line was busy.Q: What did the man try to do last night?5. M: Sue, would you like a sandwich or something?W: Oh, please don't bother. I can get something later.Q: What does the woman mean?6.M: This looks like the way to Susan's house, but Idon't know. I wish I'd written down thedirections.W: At this rate, we'll be lucky to get there in time for dessert.Q: What does the woman imply?7. W: So, did you pick up that orange juice for me likeyou said you would?M: I meant to, but I was short on cash. I'll be goingback later, though, after I stop by the bank, ifyou can wait that long.Q: What does the man imply he will do?8. M: That's a great dress, Cindy. I don't think I've everseen you wear it before.W: Oh, I haven't. It's just been at the back of my closet. My sister gave it to me ages ago and Ihad totally forgotten about it.Q: Why hasn’t the woman worn the dress before?9. W: Just look at this apartment, Karen. What a mess!Your stuff is all over. How does your roommate putup with it.W: I know. I haven't been doing my share this week,but I have three reports due on Friday and Ihaven't even started one of them.Q: What can be inferred about Karen?10.W: I wish we had better stuff to read for ourliterature class. That novel she assigned us is soboring.M: Really? I started it yesterday afternoon and I couldn't put it down until I finished it.Q: How does the man like the novel?11.W: Wow. You seem to be in a really good moodtoday. What's the secret?M: Don't know. I guess some mornings you wake up feeling great, some mornings you don't.Q: What does the man mean?12.W: If you're planning to take the train when youleave next Friday, remember that I drive rightpast the station on my way home from campus.M: Say, I think I'll take you up on that.Q: What will the man probably do next Friday?13.M: I need to ask John about the Chemistryassignment for tomorrow, but his phone hasbeen busy for the last hour and a half. Whocould he be talking to for so long?W: It may not be him, you know. It could be one ofhis housemates. Why don't you just go overthere if it's important?Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?14.W: Jim, I don't know if you know this, but I'vedecided to run for class president, and I waswondering if I ... , if I could count on your vote.M: Oh. Maybe if you'd asked me sooner but my roommate is running too, and I've alreadypromised him my support.Q: What will the man probably do?15.M: I might argue with some of the details, but Ibasically agree with this author's thesis aboutmanaging the economy.W: Sure, it sounds great in theory. My concern iswhether it applies in practice.Q: What is the woman’implication?PART BPassage I:Beijing’s HutongsA hutong is an ancient city alley typical of Beijing. Surrounding the Forbidden City, many were built during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. In the prime of these dynasties the emperors, in order to establish supreme power for themselves, planned thecity and arranged the residential areas according to the etiquette systems of the Zhou Dynasty. The centerof the city of Beijing was the royal palace -- the Forbidden City. One kind of hutong, usually referred toas the regular hutong, was near the palace to the eastand west and arranged in orderly fashion along the streets. Most of the residents of these hutongs were imperial kinsmen and aristocrats. Another kind, the simple and crude hutong, was mostly located far to the north and south of the palace.The main buildings in the hutong were almost all quadrangles--a building complex formed by four houses around a quadrangular courtyard. The quadrangles varied in size and design according to thesocial status of the residents. The big quadrangles ofhigh-ranking officials and wealthy merchants were specially built with roof beams and pillars all beautifully carved and painted, each with a front yardand back yard. However, the ordinary people's quadrangles were simply built with small gates and low houses. Hutongs, in fact, are passageways formedby many closely arranged quadrangles of differentsizes. The specially built quadrangles all face south for better lighting; as a result, a lot of hutongs run from east to west. Between the big butongs many small ones go north and south for convenient passage.In recent years, the houses in many hutongs havebeen pulled down and replaced by modern buildings.Many hutong dwellers have moved to new housing. Inthe urban district of Beijing today, houses along hutongs still occupy one third of the total area. The hutong today is fading into the shade for both touristsand inhabitants.I1. How did the emperors plan the city and arrange theresidential areas?2. Who lived near the palace to the east and west?3.Where were simple and crude hutongs mostly located?4.What do you know about the ordinary people's quadrangles?5. What is the percentage of the houses along hutongsin the urban district of Beijing today?II1.(T) Many hutongs surrounding the Forbidden Citywere built during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.2. (F) A Hutong is a building complex formed by fourhouses around a quadrangular courtyard.3. (T) The specially built quadrangles of high rankingofficials and wealthy merchants all faced southfor better lighting.4. (T) Small hutongs between big ones go north andsouth for convenient passage.5. (F) The hutong today is only reserved for tourists.Passage II:The White Wedding DressMost American brides choose to be married in white. The color has long been associated with wedding because of its supposed symbolic link to virginity. Viewed historically, the link between white and virginity is not as absolute as is often supposed.Brides in ancient Rome married in white, but becausethe color signified joy. They were veiled in a brightorange veil, which suggested the flames of passion. Inthe western Catholic tradition, too, white has always been the color of joy. In some other societies, white isused to denote the significance of various ceremonies,among them funerals as well as weddings. For example, among the Andaman Islanders, white indicates simply a change of status; and for the traditional Chinese it is a symbolic representation of hope in funerals. Chinese brides usually wear a red dress in the wedding ceremony.The "traditional" white wedding dress, moreover,is a recent innovation. It did not become popular untilabout the early 19th century. Its popularity may be due less to its association with virginity than to showing off one's privilege. Most Victorian brides wore traditional national costumes. The white dress, an impractical innovation, became popular among the upper classes precisely because of its defects: Victorian brides from privileged backgrounds wore white to indicate that they were rich enough to wear adress for one day only. Later, the white wedding dressalso became popular among brides from somewhatless privileged backgrounds, but till the first part of the20th century they would put on their white dress onspecial occasions throughout the first year of their marriage. The custom of locking it away after the wedding is less than a hundred years old.I1.What is "white" often supposed to be associated with?2. What does "white" indicate in the western Catholic tradition?3.When did the white wedding dress become popular?4. Why was the white wedding dress popular amongthe upper class people?5.When did the custom begin of locking the whitewedding dress away after the wedding?II1. (T) Most American brides choose to be married inwhite.2. (F) Brides in ancient Rome married in white becausethe color signified hope.3.(T) For the traditional Chinese "white" is a symbolicrepresentation of hope in funerals.4. (F) Most Victorian brides wore a white weddingdress during their wedding ceremonies.5.(T) The white wedding dress has now becomepopular among ordinary people.Passage III:Customary Behavior for GuestsPresents if you're invited to someone's home for a meal it is customary to take some flowers or a box of chocolates. It is not customary to take a bottleof wine unless you know your host well. Although chocolates and flowers are quite acceptable it would be very nice if you could take something from your country. It is different if you are invited to a party, andit also depends on what kind of party it is. Many parties these days are "bring a bottle" parties.Dress If you aren't sure what you should wear then ask your host or your friends. Usually dress is informal in Britain for parties and for invitations to dinner in people's homes. If you are going to an expensive restaurant the men may have to wear ajacket and tie, jeans wouldn't be allowed.Punctuality If you are invited to dinner at someone's home you shouldn't arrive earlier than thetime given and you shouldn't arrive more than 15 minutes late. If you are going to be late telephone andlet your host know so that the meal can be delayed. Dinner is usually served between 8 pm and 9 pm. Veryoften guests are invited to arrive earlier than this so that they can have a drink and be introduced to the other guests.PART D1) enter politics, 2) a vision, 3) attractive, 4) our sense of shame, 5) appalled, 6) violent crime, 7) reestablish, 8) a sense of family, 9)African-American soldier, 10) Are you afraid?", 11) with my family, 12) take care of, 13)touch me, 14)as a nation, 15)as a family, 16) sharing with each other, 17)the can-do attitude, 18) risk failing, 19)who has received so much, 20)our American journey。
研究生英语听说教程(引进版)听力原文4(2)
Doctor I’ll look at that in just a minute. Have you been out in the woods lately
Mike Yes. I went for a hike in the country on Saturday.
Lou Oh, , okay; I’ll go. Ow!
Exercise 2B
1. Al Did you see this article about the blood shortage
Bev No, what does it say
Al Al the blood banks in town are reporting record shortages. Not enough people are giving blood and the hospitals are running out.
Marty Great. Well, take care. I’ll see you on Wednesday.
Jim Yeah. Thanks for calling.
Marty Bye.
2. Doctor O. K., Mike. You said it’s around your stomach. Please take off your shirt.
Bev Oh, I hadn’t thought about that. Why don’t we call the blood bank and ask them Then we can find out for sure.
高等学校研究生英语听说教程-听力原文
UNIT 1Listening for content1.2.FOLLOW UPUNIT 2 Listening for content 1.2.FOLLOW UP 1.2.UNIT 3Listening for content 1.2.FOLLOW UP 1.UNIT 4Listening for content 1.2.FOLLOW UP 1.UNIT 5 Listening for content1.2.FOLLOW UP 1.UNIT 6Listening for content 1.2.FOLLOW UP 1.Unit Eight Part ⅠListening PracticeSection A Safari ParkTask 1 Safari ParkTask 21.Pink.2.C hildren can pet the rabbits, sheep, and other animals.3.I tems from many parts of the world.4.O ver seventy African lions.5.I t is both educational and interesting.6.B ats, owls and other animals.Section B Safari T ourTask 31.You mustn’t get off the land-rover without permission.2.Y ou must all stay close to the guide.3.Y ou all have to sign these insurance declarations.4.Y ou mustn’t disturb the animals.14Task 4nd-rover, could be attacked2.t he reserved area3.c ompany regulation, sign4.n ature reserve, wild, tame, zoos, as quiet as possible, disturb5.50 miles, 806.i nsect repellent, drinking water, a packed lunch, 35mm filmSection C The Afternoon’s TourTask 5The cathedral was built in 1241. It was designed by Hugo Derash, a French, so it’s in Norman sty le. You can see part of the wall, a small statue beside a fountain. It’s in the market place and a regular Tuesday market is held. There is a flower market every two weeks on Saturdays in Summer. The worn statue represents Venus, and the water comes from the springs in the hills and is very clear.Task 61.1241, Great Walls2.France, brother3.Norman, appearance, details4.statue, modern5.market place6.Tuesday7.flower, Saturday, two8.w orn, Venus, Goddess of Love9.springs in the hills10.c rystalSection D Julie’s VacationT ask 71.urban holiday, go camping2.Stanley Park, aquarium, up, museums, galleriesKeys to Exercises3.ride, ferry, out, deck4.seasoned, magazinesTask 81.It’s cold and miserable.2.Busy.3.Because people say it is an elegant city with a lot of British influence.4.A pin with a tiny totem pole on it.Part ⅢListening Comprehension Test1. C2. C3. C4. C5.C6. D。
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研究生英语听说教程（引进版）听力原文（下）Take on Listening:Listening and Speaking Strategies（book 2）Lesson 3(1)PART TWO MAIN DIALOGUEExercise 1Gary: Well, here we are in L.A. Where shall we go first? Let’s look at the map. Don: We’ve never been to the Grand Canyon in Arizona…Gary: Okay. Let’s go there.Don: I hear it’s the most beautiful place on earth. It’s over 300 miles long, and the Colorado River goes right through it.Gary: I wonder if we can go down into the canyon.Don: Sure. They have all sorts of trips and tours. We can even take a small plane ride into the canyon.Gary: That sounds great.Don: All right then, the first stop is the Grand Canyon. Let’s be sure to call and make reservations at the campground. I’m sure the Arizona Tourist Service will help us. How long should we stay?Gary: We want to do some hiking in the canyon and boating on the Colorado River. How does three days sound?Don: That sounds right. Where do we go from there?Gary: How about heading north? It starts to boil in the southwest in the summer. Don: Then let’s head up to Wyoming and camp a few days in the Yellowstone National Park.Gary: Great. We can crash for one night in Salt Lake City, Utah, on the way.Don: Salt Lake City, Utah?Gary: Yeah, I heard it’s an interesting city. And it’s on the way to Yellowstone. Don: Okay. So, we’ll go north through Salt Lake City up to Yellowstone. I’ve always dreamed of camping under the stars in Wyoming. And, of course, seeing Old Faithful in Yellowstone.Gary: Old Faithful? Is that the place where hot water shoots into the air every hour or so?Don: Uh-huh, Old Faithful geysers. It’s supposed to be really exciting to watch. Gary: What else is there to do?Don: We can go horseback riding, hiking, and fishing on lake Yellowstone. Also, if we go all the way out to some of the remote parts of the park, we can look for bears and other wild animals.Gary: Ooh, that sounds a little scary.Don: Yeah, but exciting. Let’s plan to stay three days. Hey, it’s not that far east from Yellowstone to Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota.Gary: Is that the place where that artist carved the whole side of the mountain and made it into the shape of the heads of four presidents?Don: Yeah.Gary: Are you sure that’s in South Dakota? I thought Mt. Ruchmore is in North Dakota.Don: No, i t’s in South Dakota.Gary: Can we camp near there, or do we have to spring for a hotel?Don: No, we won’t have to spend money on hotels until we hit a big city. I’m sure we can camp somewhere nearby.Gary: Should we plan to stay one night?Don: That sounds about right.Gary: Where to next?Don: Let’s go to Minnesota. Uncle Leo and Aunt Dora now live in Minneapolis. They have a big house. I’m sure they’d put us up. Minnesota is one of the most beautiful states in the country. It’s has thousands of lakes, plu s the Mississippi River.Gary: Yeah, and it has great theater and dance, and the Minnesota Orchestra is one of the best in the entire country.Don: Maybe we should stay four days to make sure we see everything.Gary: Good idea. And from Minnesota, we can go down through Wisconsin into Illinois to Chicago. It sounds like a really great city; It’s right on Lake Michigan. Don: Chicago is known for its music; especially jazz. I want to go to a jazz club every night.Gary: I really want to walk around Chicago and look at the architecture. My engineering teacher told me the buildings in the city are incredibly beautiful to look at. Why don’t we make hotel reservations for three nights.Don: That sounds about right. So, what’s our itinerary?Gary: Let’s see. From L.A. we go to Arizona; then Utah, Wyoming, South Dakota, Minnesota, and finally Chicago, Illinois.Don: Do you think we can do all of this in two and a half weeks? We’ve got to get back in time for registration.Gary: No problem. The way you burn rubber on the highway, we’ll get from Chicago to L.A. in half a day!Don: Ha, ha, ha! I think we’ll need to count on as least four days for the return trip.Gary: This sounds like the perfect vacation.Don: Yeah, now all we have to do is figure out how to pay for it!Exercise 3 Vocabulary in ContextNARRATOR: 1. SENTENCEGary: It starts to boil in the southwest in the summer.NARRATOR: CONTEXT:Gary: How about heading north? It starts to boil in the southwest in the summer. NARRATOR: 1. SENTENCEGary: It starts to boil in the southwest in the summer.NARRATOR: 2. SENTENCEGary: We can crash for one night in Salt Lake City, Utah on the way. NARRATOR: CONTEXT:Gary: We can crash for one night in Salt Lake City, Utah on the way.Don: Slat Lake City, Utah?Gary: Yeah, I heard it’s an interesting city. And it’s on the way to Yellowstone. NARRATOR: 1. SENTENCEGary: We can crash for one night in Salt Lake City, Utah on the way.NARRATOR: 3. SENTENCEGary: Do we have to spring for a hotel?NARRATOR: CONTEXT:Gary: Can we camp near there, or do we have to spring for a hotel?Don: No, we won’t have to spend money on hotels until we hit a big city. I’m sure we can camp somewhere nearby.NARRATOR: 1. SENTENCEGary: Do we have to spring for a hotel?NARRATOR: 4. SENTENCEDo n: I’m sure they’d put us up.NARRATOR: CONTEXT:Don: Let’s go to Minnesota. Uncle Leo and Aunt Dora now live in Minneapolis. They have a big house. I’m sure they’d put us up.NARRATOR: 1. SENTENCEDon: I’m sure they’d put us up.NARRATOR: 5. SENTENCEGary: I really want to walk around Chicago and look at the architecture. NARRATOR: CONTEXT:Don: I really want to walk around Chicago and look at the architecture. My engineering teacher told me the buildings in the city are incredibly beautiful to look at.NARRATOR: 1. SENTENCEGary: I really want to walk around Chicago and look at the architecture.NARRATOR: 6. SENTENCEGary: What’s our itinerary?NARRATOR: CONTEXT:Gary: What’s our itinerary?Don: let’s see; from L.A. we go to Arizona; then Utah, Wyoming, South Dakota, Minnesota, and finally Chicago, Illinois.NARRATOR: 1. SENTENCEGary: What’s our itinerary?NARRATOR: 7. SENTENCEGary: The way you burn rubber on the highway, we’ll get from Chicago to L.A. in half a day!NARRATOR: CONTEXT:Don: Do you t hink we can do all of this in two and a half weeks? We’ve got to get back in time for registration.Gary: No problem. The way you burn rubber on the highway, we’ll get from Chicago to L.A. in half a day!NARRATOR: 1. SENTENCEGary: The way you burn rubber on the highway, we’ll get from Chicago to L.A. in half a day!Lesson 3(2)PART FOUR FOCUS: EXPRESSIONS OF TIMEExercise 21-A. Betty and Sam will start their vacation in five days. (repeat)1-B. Betty and Sam will be away for one week. (repeat)2. Debbie has been on vacation since Labor Day. (repeat)3. That movie will be playing at the theater for six more days. (repeat)4-A. Mr. Johnson began his business trip two days ago. (repeat)4-B. Mr. Johnson must return by the day after tomorrow. (repeat)5. Tim has a reservation for next Monday. (repeat)6. Mark’s guests arrived on Rosh Hashanah. They were here for three days. (repeat)7. Judy will fly to Hawaii in two days. She will be there for six days. (repeat)8. Louise will be home from Toronto by Friday. (repeat)Exercise 3⒈My neighbor backpacked around Yosemite National Park from the beginning of June until the middle of July.⒉Alaska has been the largest state in the United States since joining the union in 1959.⒊We’ve already seen Old Faithful and most of the other spectacular geysers in Yellowstone National Park.⒋Ms. Meyers must be in Washington, D. C., for an extremely important conference by 9:00 A. M. on Monday.⒌You can get that special airline fare in thee weeks.⒍You can get that special airline fare for another three weeks.⒎I haven’t planned the itinerary for my cross-country vacation yet.⒏We’ll reach the West Coast within five days.⒐The population of New York is still very large.⒑Getting a high school diploma is not uncommon anymore.PART FIVE PRACTICEExercise 1⒈How can I get information about Yosemite National Park?⒉Has Jack returned from his trip yet?⒊When did Hawaii become a state?⒋How many states share a border with Canada?⒌How high was the divorce rate in the U.S.A. 100 years ago?⒍Why is the census so important?⒎Who can look at the information on my census form?⒏What did Mary and Dan do after they left Chicago?⒐How long does it take to drive from here to Florida?⒑Where is a lot of wheat and corn grown?Exercise 2⒈You can still ride the Mississippi River in an old fashioned river boat.⒉Wisconsin is northeast of Iowa.⒊When I was in Dallas, the Johnsons put me up.⒋You can’t go camping in Armstrong State park for three months.⒌Jim is flying from Texas to California.⒍The average size of the American family is not large anymore.⒎Illinois has been a heavily populated state since 1900.⒏We stayed in a beautiful cabin on one of the highest mountains in the country.⒐The Middle Atlantic states are north of the Southern states and south of the New England states.⒑The high school graduation rate is rising, but so is the divorce rate.Exercise 3Jeff: Have you lived here in Michigan a long time/Karen; No, only about two years. I’m originally from Canada.Jeff: Really? People speak French in Canada, don’t they?Karen: Yes, that’s true.Bell SoundKaren: But I don’t come from French-speaking Canada. I’m from Winnipeg, Manitoba.Bell SoundJeff: where do they speak French in Canada?Karen: In Quebec. French is the official language in that province.Jeff: Isn’t Montreal the biggest city in Quebec?Karen: Yes, it is.Jeff: Have you ever been to Montreal?Karen: Yes, many times.Bell SoundJeff: You’re so lucky! I’ve heard that Montreal is a very beautiful and exciting city. It has all the charm of old Europe and all the conveniences of a modern North American city. But, why am I telling you this! You’ve been to Montreal and I haven’t. It’s obviously your favorite vacation spot!Karen: I haven’t actually been there on vacati on. I had to go to Montreal for work, and unfortunately, I hated the job.Bell SoundExercise 4⒈Question: In which region of the United States does this conversation probably take place?Emily: Ooh, would you look at the view of the ocean; it’s beautiful!Steve: Yes, and with the mountains in the background, it looks like a post card. I’m really glad we decided to come here for our vacation.Emily: Me, too. I don’t know if I ever want to go back to New York. Everything in this part of the country is wonderful. The weather is mild, and the forests and beaches are just spectacular.Steve: And there’s so much to do! We can go fishing and boating, or just drive up and down this beautiful coastline.Emily: Even the food is wonderful. The fruits and vegetables are so fresh and delicious.Steve: We’re so used to eating oranges shipped up from Florida that it’s surprising to taste fruit that’s really fresh.Emily: I sure wish we didn’t have to go home next week.Steve: Well, maybe I should try to find a job in one of the lumber mills out here and we can stay!⒉Question: In what part of the country do these people possibly live? Charlotte: Let’s go to Europe this summer.Chuck: I don’t know. There are so many wonderful areas we still haven’t’ been to in North America yet.Charlotte: That’s true. What did you have in mind?Chuck: Well, I’ve always wanted to see Massachusetts. They say it’s really beautiful in the summer, and it’s much cooler than most other places, so it’s comfortable traveling around.Charlotte: And it has a lot of really interesting historic sites. That might be fun, but you know, I’ve been wanting to go to California ever since I was a kid. I’d love to see Disneyland.Chuck: Ooh, yeah! And I bet Hollywood would be really exciting. Just think of all the movie stars we could see.Charlotte: And after Los Angeles, we could drive up to San Francisco and see the Golden Gate Bridge and ride on a cable car.Chuck: Gee, you know what else would be really great? I recently read about the Grand Canyon. It’s supposed to be one of the most spectacular sites in the world. It would be wonderful to camp out in nature and just relax.Charlotte: Oh boy. There are really just too many choices. Everything sounds so good. Chuck: Yeah, it’s hard to decide. Maybe we should just toss a coin.Exercise 5⒈Two hundred and fifty thousand people live in my city.⒉I’ll be traveling to New York, Connecticut, and Boston.⒊The hotel we stayed in was really lovely.⒋The weather in Hawaii is almost always perfect.⒌I’ve never been to the Midwest.⒍The city hall building is famous because of its unique design.⒎The Mississippi river separates Arkansas and Tennessee.⒏Rhode Island is the smallest and Alaska is the largest.⒐Slow down! You’re driving way too fast!⒑The government reports that in the year 2000, over seven million people lived in New York.。