大学英语(四)听说 unit 2讲稿
大学英语unit2Friendship讲稿
⼤学英语unit2Friendship讲稿Unit Two Friendship8 periods Teaching Objectives:Ss will be able to:1. Grasping the main idea (never delay expressing your true feelings to a friend) and structure of the text (developing a story around a letter);2. Appreciating how English is spoken in daily life by native speakers;3. Mastering the key language points and grammatical structures in the text;4. Learning to cherish the friendship and keep in touch with old friendsEmphasizes and Difficulties:1. T he usages of “as if”-clause (in a statement and in the subjunctive mood)2. T he usages of “might just as well” (followed by the original form of verbs)3.Collocation: noun+preposition4. The speaking strategies of a conversation5. Key words &. Expressions (Ref. the fourth step in in-depth reading)Teaching Periods: 8 periodsTeaching ContentsI. Lead-in (25 minutes)a) Quotations on friendship:君⼦之交淡如⽔: A hedge between keeps friendship green. Friends agree best at a distance.《庄⼦·外篇·⼭⽊》：“且君⼦之交淡若⽔，⼩⼈之交⽢若醴。
新视野大学英语视听说教程4(第二版)听力原文与答案
绝对最新！新视野大学英语视听说教程4（第二版）听力原文与答案Unit 1 Enjoy your feelings!Lead inOver the moon-HappinessOut of sorts-SadnessHit the roof-AngerII(1)M:I'm beside myself with joy. I'm so lucky. Guess what? I've won alot of money in the lottery.W:Really? Well, you do know that money is the root of all evil, right?Q:What does the woman mean?(2)W:Mary was furious when her son wrecked up her car.M:He shouldn't have driven a car on his own without a driver's license. He's still taking driving lessons.Q:What do we know about Mary's son?(3)M:Susan, I hear you're going to marry that guy. Maybe you'll regretit.W:Is that so? Only time will tell.Q:What does the woman imply?(4)M:Mary, I just want to say how sorry I was to learn of your mother'spassing. I know how close you two were.W:Thank you. It was so sudden. I'm still in a state of shock. I don't know what to do.Q:Which of the following is true?(5)W:I get furious at work when my opinions aren't considered just becauseI'm a woman.M:You should air your views more emphatically and demand that your voice be heard.Q:What is the woman complaining about?C BD A Dl Listening InTask 1 what a clumsy man!Maria:Jack, can you help me move this heavy box?Jack:No problem, Maria. Here let me lift this end... Oops!Maria:Ouch! My foot! Come on, can't you be a little more cautious?Jack:I'm so sorry. It was an accident. No need to be furious!Maria:You're always so clumsy, Jack. I'm really losing my patience with all the stupid mistakes you make around the office.Jack:Calm down, Maria; I'll certainly be more careful next time. This was just an accident.Maria:If you aren't more careful, then next time someone could be badly hurt. Oh, look! The glass in the box is all broken now. Mr. Johnson is going to flyinto a rage.Jack:Oh no! What can I do to keep him from hitting the roof?Maria:Well, you can begin by helping me clean up the mess and then honestly tell him about your mistake.Jack:Maybe if I offer to pay for the damage, he won't be so angry. What do you think?Maria:That might help solve the problem, though it could be quite expensive to replace it.Jack:Well, I'm willing to do what it takes to keep Mr. Johnson from exploding.I need to keep my job!Keys: A C D C BTask 2 causes of depressionHello, everyone. Today I invite you to join me in an exploration of the causes of depression. There are many factors involved, but I believe some deserve special attention.Heredity certainly plays a role. The tendency to develop depression may be inherited; there is evidence that this disorder may run in families.Physiology is another factor related to depression. There may be changes or imbalances in chemicals which transmit information in the brain, called neurotransmitters. Many modern antidepressant drugs attempt to increase levels of certain neurotransmitters so as to increase brain communication. While the causal relationship is unclear, it is known that antidepressant medications do relieve certain symptoms of depression.Researchers also study psychological factors. They include the complex development of one's personality and how one has learned to cope with external environmental factors, such as stress. It is frequently observed that low self-esteem and self-defeating thinking are connected with depression. While it is not clear which is the cause and which is the effect, it is known that sufferers who are able to make corrections to their thinking patterns can show improved mood and self-esteem.Another factor causing depression is one's early experiences. Events such as the death of a parent, the divorce of the parents, neglect, chronic illness, and severe physical abuse can increase the likelihood of depression later in life.Some present experiences may also lead to depression. Job loss, financial difficulties, long periods of unemployment, the loss of a spouse or other family member, or other painful events may trigger depression. Long-term stress at home, work, or school can also be involved.It is worth noting that those living with someone suffering from depression experience increased anxiety, which adds to the possibility of their also becoming depressed.Keys: (1)families (2)chemicals (3)information (4) certain symptoms(5)self-esteem (6)thinking patterns (7)mood (8)divorce (9)physical abuse (10)financial difficulties (11)stress (12)anxietyTask 3 happiness indexAustralians were the happiest people in the world according to a survey undertaken by two market researchers. They conducteddoor-to-door surveys and interviews with nearly 30,000 people in 30countries. They asked respondents how satisfied they were with their overall quality of life. Forty-six percent of Australians proclaimed to be "very happy" and expressed optimism about their future. Following them in the "very happy" group was theUSA (40 percent), Egypt (36 percent), India (34 percent) and the UK and Canada (32 percent). Hungary got the wooden spoon, finishing bottom of the happiness chart. Thirty-five percent of its citizens said they were either "disappointed" or "very unhappy", followed by Russians at 30 percent.The research demonstrated that money and age were key determinants in how happy people are. Although the study did not indicate money could buy happiness, it did reveal a link between a lack of money and unhappiness. Less happy populations were found among lower-income groups or the unemployed.The study also suggested that on the whole, the older we become, the less happy we are. Globally, teenagers are the happiest people. The age group with the lowest levels of happiness was 50-59. Only 16 percent of those in their 50s said they were very happy.The factors that make us happy include good health, financial security and a happy marriage. Material comforts such as cars, clothes and gadgets ranked comparatively low.翻译：根据一项由两家市场研究人员进行的调查显示，澳大利亚人是世界上最幸福的人。
大学英语4教案Unit2
* Translation: 你做下去就会觉得容易些。
* Key: You’ll find it easier as you go along.2. L ifeless objects especially helped Chaplin make “contact” with himself as an artist. (Para. 6)Meaning: For Chaplin, everyday things were especially useful in his creations.3. This physical transformation, plus the skill with which he executed it again and again, is surely the secret of Chaplin’s great comedy. (Para. 6)Meaning: The key to Chaplin’s success in comedy is that he was able to convert one object to another quite effectively and skillfully all the time.4. It’s a relief to know that life eventually gave Charlie Chaplin the stability and happiness it had earlier denied him. (Para. 8)Meaning: We are happy to learn that in spite of his early misfortunes he finally found the woman who brought him the stability and happiness in his later life.relief: n. a feeling of comfort when something frightening, painful, etc. has ended or has not happened5. The police recovered it with more efficiency than Mack Sennett’s clumsy Keystone Cops would have done. (Para. 9)Meaning: the police found Chaplin’s b ody much more quickly than the silly policemen in Mack Sennett’s comedies would have.“Keystone Cops” refer to a group of police officers who appear ed in Mack Sennett’s films from 1914 to the early 1920s. They made a lot of mistakes and did stupid but funny things.Typical patterns:Purpose: Further understand the text （Train further reading ability）to find out some difficult sentences and details of the text.Method: Read the text together; Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach, grammar-translation approach and total physical response method.Go-over:1. Student’s Presentation。
大学英语听说教程4听力原文Unit 2
Unit 2Part BEmbarrassing Experiences (Part One)Interviewer: Rob, you went to Brazil, didn't youRob: Yes, I did.Interviewer: So, what happenedRob: Well, I went into this meeting and there were about, er... seven or eight people in there and I just said 'Hello' to everybody and sat down. Apparently, what I should have done is to go round the room shaking hands with everyone individually. Well, you know, it's silly of me because I found out later it upset everyone. I mean, I think they felt I was taking them for granted.Kate: Well, I know that because when I was in France the first time, I finished a meeting , with 'Goodbye, everyone!' to all the people in the room. There were about half a dozen people there but I was in a hurry to leave, so I just said that and left. Well, I later found out that what I should have done is shake hands with everyone in the group before leaving. Now, apparently, it's the polite thing to do.Interviewer: Well, people shake hands in different ways, don't theyRob: Oh, yes, that's right, they do. See, normally I shake hands quite gently when I meet someone. So when I went to the US for the first time, I think people there thought my weak handshake was a sign of weakness. Apparently, people there tend toshake hands quite firmly.Kate: Oh, gosh, you know, that reminds me: on my first trip to Germany, it was a long time ago, I was introduced to the boss in the company when he passed us in the corridor. Well, I wasn't prepared, and I mean, I had my left hand in my pocket. And when we shook hands I realized my left hand was still in my pocket. Well, that was, you know, very bad manners and I was quite embarrassed.Interviewer: And how about using first names Have you made any mistakes thereRob: Oh, yes, I have! When I first went to Italy I thought it was OK to use everyone's first name so as to seem friendly. And I later discovered that in business you shouldn't use someone's first name unless you are invited to. Oh, and you should always use their title as well.Kate: Hm, yeah, well, when I met people in Russia, you know, they seemed to be puzzled when I shook hands with them and said 'How do you do' Well, what they do when they greet a stranger is to say their own names, so I had that all wrong!Rob: Oh, yes, I agree with that. Remembering names is very important.Interviewer: Shall we take a break When we come back we'll move on to our next topic.Kate & Rob: OK.1. What is the conversation mainly about2. Who might be the people Rob and Kate met in various countries3. What can we infer about Kate and Rob from the conversation4. Which countries has Kate visited, according to the conversation5. Which countries has Rob visited, according to the conversation6. What is the main message that the speakers want to tell usPart CAdditional ListeningAmerican PartiesAs you would imagine, Americans move about a great deal at parties. At small gatherings they may sit down, but as soon as there are more people than chairs in a room - a little before this point - you will see first one and then another make some excuse to get to his feet to fetch a drink or greet a friend or open a window until soon everyone is standing, moving around, chatting with one group and then another. Sitting becomes static beyond a certain point. We expect people to move about and be "self-starters". It is quite normal for Americans to introduce themselves; they will drift around a room , stopping to talk wherever they like, introducing themselves and their companions. If this happens, you are expected to reply by giving your name and introducing the person with you; then at least the men generally shake hands. Sometimes the women do so as well, but often they merely nod and smile. A man usually shakes a woman's hand only if she extends it. Otherwise he too just nods and greets her.Statements:1. We can't imagine that Americans do not like big parties and they prefer going around at parties.2. At small parties they may sit down, but as more people come, they would stand up and move about.3. The reason why Americans like to stand is that they like the free atmosphere of the party.4. The meaning of "self-starters" is that Americans help themselves to drinks during the parties.5. Americans are more open-minded than British people according to the passage.6. If a woman doesn't extend her hand to a man at the party, he should not shakes hands with the woman.7. The passage shows a unique aspect of American culture.Embarrassing Experiences (Part Two)Interviewer: Let's go on with our talk. What do you think of business cards, RobRob: I found them very useful when I was in Japan not so long ago. Each person can clearly see the other's name and the job title on the card. And I found out that you have to treat business cards with respect. What you've got to do is hold themwith both hands and then read them very carefully. What happened to me was the first time I just took a man's card with one hand and put it straight into my pocket.Interviewer: What other advice do you have, KateKate: Well, one time I unintentionally caused some problems when I was in China. Well, I was trying to make a joke when I pretended to criticize my business associate for being late for a meeting. And he was embarrassed, I mean, he was really embarrassed instead of being amused. Now you shouldn't criticize people in China or embarrass them. I mean, you must avoid confrontation. That's for sure!Rob: Oh, I must tell you about the first time I was in Mexico! I have to admit I found it a bit strange when business associates there touched me on the arm and the shoulder. Well, I tried to move away and, of course, they thought I was being very, very unfriendly. Apparently, it's quite usual there for men to touch each other in, you know, in a friendly way. Oh ... oh, and another thing, the first time I went to Korea I thought it was polite not to look someone in the eye too much. The Koreans I met seemed to be staring at me when I spoke, which seemed, you know, a bit odd at first. In Korea, eye contact conveys sincerity and it shows you're paying attention to the speaker.Kate: Oh, well, it seemed strange because you British don't look at each other so much when you're talking to each other. I mean, you look away, you know, most of the time. I found this hard to deal with when I first came to the UK, because people seemed to be embarrassed when I looked at them while they were speaking to me.Interviewer: So what's the thing visitors to Britain should avoid mostRob: Well, I don't think we're all that sensitive, do you, KateKate: Ohoo, well, I'll tell you, I made a big mistake when I was in Scotland. I found myself referring to the UK as "England" and to the British as "the English". Now, I know that would be just as bad in Wales, I guess.Rob: Yes, it certainly would!。
高教版大学英语泛读教程4(第三版)电子教案Unit 2
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Scan each of the five paragraphs (a-e) again. Below are a series of newspaper headlines that refer to ideas or information contained in each paragraph. Match the headline to the paragraph.
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These objections notwithstanding, the government argued that the NIR and ID cards would be beneficial to society. They would help prevent terrorist attacks, such as the London suicide bombings of July 7, 2005, which killed 56 people, and would assist in tackling illegal immigration and identity fraud. Even though some security experts agreed with these views, many others rebutted them. It was pointed out that the four 7/7 bombers were actually all British citizens. Since the police appear to have known the identity of at least one of them, the assertion that the NIR system could have stopped them seems weak. In the case of illegal immigration, critics observed that ID cards would make no difference because a passport and visa system is already in place. If the current system isn’t working, why should an extra layer of bureaucracy make any difference? Finally, statistics show that identity theft is actually easier and more prevalent in countries with ID cards.
新世纪大学英语综合教程4第四册unit2 Technology and Happiness知识讲稿
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1. In the second half of last century, gross domestic product per capita increased by 200 percent in US. 2. Media and leisure were turned into multibillion-dollar industries for the American spent less time on work and more time on entertainment. 3. Material and technological advances haven’t made Americans happier than before. 4. This is a unique phenomenon in US that with the increase of their income the percentage of people who feel happy has fallen slightly since the early 1970s.
T 1. In the second half of last century, gross domestic product per capita increased by 200 percent in US. F 2. Media and leisure were turned into multibillion-dollar industries for the American spent less time on work and more time on entertainment. Americans’ pursuit of entertainment turned media and leisure into multibillion-dollar industries even though they seemed to work extraordinarily hard. T 3. Material and technological advances haven’t made Americans happier than before. F 4. This is a unique phenomenon in US that with the increase of their income the percentage of people who feel happy has fallen slightly since the early 1970s. Similar data revealing this phenomenon have been found in most developed countries.
新世纪大学英语四视听说听力原文
Unit 1OL2 (A)Jack: I think we should buy a bigger car. Big cars are safer.Kayla: Yes, but on the other hand, they consume more oil.Jack: They also look really cool.Kayla: That’s true, but there are some SUVs which are not big but also very beautiful.Jack: And I think big cars are more fun to drive.Kayla: But then again, it’s very expensive.Jack: Well, let’s get more information about several kinds of cars, okay?OL2(B)My country has two very famous buildings called the Petronas Towers. The buildings are made of glass, steel, and concrete. They were designed by an American architect, but he used a Malaysian style. They were finished in 1998, and they were the tallest buildings in the world at that time. Each tower has 88 floors, and is 452 meters high.I really like the Petronas Towers. They show both the modern and the traditional side of my countryOL3Modern buildings: We love them, We hate themThe world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris is almost 500 years old, and it faced a very modern problem: There simply wasn’t enough space for six million visitors each year. In 1989, American architect I.M. Pei designed a striking glass pyramid in the building’s center to be a visitor entrance and shopping arcade. But he also started an angry debate. Some people felt his glass building was a piece of art, like the ones inside the museum. Others said it was just an ugly, modern mistake.Kyoto, Japan, is the country’s ancient capital, and the heart of its culture. Its railroad station was too small for the millions of visitors. In 1997, the city completed a new station in a huge shopping center, right in the oldest part of the city. Designed by Hiroshi Hara, the building also contains a hotel and department store. Before it was built, critics said that the high, wide, modern building would destroy the city’s traditional look. On the other hand, supporters said it would bring new life into the city center.OL4The future building boom?Interviewer: What do you think is the biggest problem facing our cities?Erika: I think it’s overcrowding. Talk to anyone living in a major metropolitan area and they will say the same thing: There’s no space. Even the suburbs are getting crowded.Interviewer: Well, in some places there simply isn’t any land left for building, right?Erika: Yes, that’s true, but you have to think creatively. You can’t give up so easily.Interviewer: Think creatively? What do you suggest?Erika: What I’m saying is that we can build more structures underground.We can add parking lots, malls, hotels, and even apartment buildings. There’s plenty of space.Interviewer: Isn’t it expensive?Erika: Yes, it can be. In the past building underground has been very expensive. However, we have new technology that will bring the cost down. It involves using robots. You don’t have to pay robots a salary!Interviewer: Isn’t “building down” more dangerous than other kind of construction?Erika: Actually, I think it’s safer than building skyscrapers, for example. Remember, we already do it. We have subways and underground shopping malls. I’m just suggesting we invest in a variety of bigger projects and that we dig deeper.Interviewer: What would you say to people who doubt your idea?Erika: I can understand their feelings. Whenever there’s a new idea, it can cause controversy. But “building down” is not some kind of impractical idea. It makes sense. There is so much space underground: it can accommodate a lot of traffic, storage, and people. With the new technology we have, we’d be crazy not to consider the idea---it’s the wave of the future!Unit 2OL2 (A)Penny: Hello. Your Computer World sales department.Ted: Hi, Penny. It’s Ted.Penny: Oh, hi, Ted. What’s up?Ted: Well, my computer has crashed again.Penny: Oh no!Ted: Oh, yes. That’s why I’m calling. You know, it’s five years old. And I needto speak to Scott about getting a new one.Penny: Well, you’ve called at a good time. We have some attractive new models.Ted: Great! I’m looking for something affordable. And I want to get something portable this time.Penny: I’m sure Scott can help you with that…Let’s see, he is in a meeting until 3:30. I’ll ask him to call you.Ted: No, that’s OK. I’ll call him after 3:30. Please give him the message.OL2 (B)E-mail is my favorite way to communicate. I think it is as fast as a fax machine, and it is as easy as a cell phone. Of course e-mail has some problems, too. It isn’t asaffordable as ordinary mail, because you need a computer and Internet service. And Idon’t think it is as reliable as a fax machine. Sometimes e-mail messages get lost. Butin my opinion, e-mail is as convenient as a cell phone. I can send a message from myhome or office, and my friends can read it when they have time.OL3In today’s report, we look at a new technology called pervasive computing.Pervasive computing means putting tiny computers into everyday electronic appliances, such as toasters and microwaves. With pervasive computing, appliances can communicate with their users – and with other appliances!Some companies now sell pervasive computing products like a “smart”toaster. It remembers your favorite kind of toast: light or dark. Companies are designing a “smart” coffee maker and a “smart” clock. The coffee maker can measure the water and coffee. It can even put milk in your breakfast coffee and make black coffee in the afternoon. The clock will check the time on other clocks in your house, and give information about other appliances. For example, it can tell you, “Your coffee maker needs more water.”And that’s only the beginning. One company is now advertising “Save time –phone your washing machine!” Engineers are making a “smart” house. In this house, the lights, heater, and air conditioner change automatically when family members come home. This makes the home comfortable, and it saves a lot of energy. Pervasive computing could change many parts of our daily lives.But do people really want pervasive computing? Do they really need technology everywhere? One company asked people about their opinions on “smart” appliances. There were surprises. A “smart” refrigerator can buy more food on the Internet, but people didn’t want it, because it might make mistakes.“Pervasive computing is as important as a telephone,” says Rebecca Blair, president of InnoTech Corporation. But some of these products are not useful, or even practical. Companies should learn more about the technology that people really want.OL4Local girl rescuedShe may have a broken leg, but she can’t be happier. Morgan Bailey, 11, is happy to be alive.Tuesday was like any other day for Morgan. She was at school. It was fourth period, and she was the first student to arrive in the gymnasium for her physical education class.Suddenly there was a loud noise.“There was a sharp cracking noise and then a loud boom. After that, I don’t remember anything,” said Morgan.The roof of the gymnasium had collapsed under the heavy snow. Morgan was trapped underneath. She couldn’t escape.“I woke up and there was a big piece of wood on my leg. I couldn’t move it. I was starting to get cold.”Fortunately, help was nearby. A new program using “rescue robots” was tried for the first time.“We were nervous about using the robot,” said Derrick Sneed, the man in charge of the program. “But in the end, the robot gave us reliable information. It went extremely well.”The rescue robot was able to go into the gym and locate Morgan’s exact position.“We send in robots first because it may not be safe for humans,” said Mr. Sneed. “Human beings are not as useful as robots in some situations. A gas leak, for example, could kill you or me but wouldn’t hurt a robot.”Although it didn’t happen in Morgan’s case, some rescue robots can bring fresh air or water to people who are trapped.Rescue robots go into rough, dangerous places. They work in life or death situations. They have to be durable.Doctors say that Morgan is doing well. She should be going home in two or three days. What is the first thing she wants to do after she gets out of the hospital?“I want to meet my hero,”laughs Morgan. “That little robot that saved my life!”Unit 3OL2Amy: John, I’ve never notice this old photo of your family before.John: My mother just found it in the attic. She decided to hang it up.Amy: It’s a nice picture of your family.John: I think it’s embarrassing. And I look stupid.Amy: Well, you could’ve combed your hair…it’s a nice shot, though. Look at how young you are! How old were you in the photo?John: Eight…no wait, I’d just turned nine.Amy: I guess these two people are your parents.John: Yep. They were married when that picture was taken. Now they’re divorced.Amy: Oh. What do they do?John: My father’s retired. Mom works in a hospital.Amy: What are their names?John: Well, my father’s name is Joseph. My mother is Olivia – she was named after a popular actress.Amy: How great! I have an aunt with the same name. I love the name Olivia…Who’s that guy?John: Which one?Amy: The guy standing behind you. Is that your brother, Tom?John: No, that’s my Uncle Randy. He’s only two years older than my brother.Amy: He’s cute. I love a guy with a mustache.John: Um, sorry, but he’s married now. his wife just had a baby.Amy: I was just making a comment…So the other young guy must be your brother.John: Yes. That’s Tom.Amy: How old is he in the picture?John: Let’s see…he’s nine years older than me,…so he would’ve been 18 then.Amy: And there’s your little sister, Tina. She’s so cute!John: Yeah. She’s two years younger than me. It’s hard to believe she’s in high school now!OL3A bank robbery in Virginia, USA, was stopped when the robber and the bank teller couldn’t reach an agreement. The robber pushed a holdup note under the window, but the teller looked at it, said, “I can’t read this,” and gave it back. The robber pushed the note through a second time. The teller crumpled the note up and threw it at the robber. He picked it up and walked out of the bank.A professional ice hockey player will miss the rest of this season’s games becausehe injured himself. National Hockey League goalie Jean-Louis Blanchard went on the injured list after he fell and seriously hurt his back. He was walking out of a restaurant in Ottawa, Canada, when he slipped on some ice.The first international camel beauty contest was held last week in Alxa, in western China. More than 100 dressed-up camels entered the contest. The judges examined them for shiny hair, tall humps, and beautiful costumes. Unlike human beauty contests, though, there were no interviews with the contestants.Police in Sheffield, England, arrested a 41-year-old man for stealing five cars. Graham Owens went to car dealers and said he wanted to buy a car, and borrowed a car to test-drive. Each time, he drove the car around, then cleaned it inside and washed it outside – before leaving it at the side of the road, and walking home.OL4Nutty newsLulu is a kangaroo. For 10 years she has lived with the Richards family. Lulu was adopted by the family after they found her next to her dead mother.Mr. Ken Richards is a farmer. He was working on his farm when a heavy tree branch suddenly fell on top of him.Lulu stood next to Mr. Richards’ body. She started barking and didn’t leave Mr. Richards’ side.“I’ve never heard Lulu bark like that ---she sounded like a dog. She barked and barked and she didn’t stop,” said Celeste, Mr. Richards’ daughter.After 15 minutes, the Richards family went to investigate. They found Ken on the ground and he was unconscious.“Lulu is a hero,” said Celeste, “She saved my father.”Mr. Middleton, an expert veterinarian, said that Lulu’s story is rare. “I have never seen a kangaroo act like that. Maybe Lulu helped Ken Richards because the Richards family is the only family she has ever known.”Lulu has always followed Ken around the farm. She’s a loyal, friendly, and very intelligent kangaroo. After Ken leaves the hospital, he is planning to go everywhere with Lulu.Nutty newsApproximately 175,000 people live in the Republic of Vanuatu, an island chain east of Australia. It is a popular tourist destination because ther’s a lot to do there: you can visit waterfalls, go horseback riding, take an aerial tour, or visit a traditional Ni-Vanuatu village. Vanuatu is most famous for its scuba diving and snorkeling.In an effort to draw attention to these popular water sports, Vanuatu has created a world’s “first”: the government has opened an underwater post office. You have to be a certified scuba diver to work there. The office is three meters below the surface in an area on the outskirts of Port Vila, the capital city. So far, the post office has hired four workers. They will work in a room surrounded by the beauty of Vanuatu’s underwater world. Customers will buy waterproof postcards on land and then dive down to the post office to receive a special waterproof stamp.Unit 4OL2 (A)I plan to become a teacher after I finish my studies. I decided to study at thisuniversity because the teaching program is very good. We have a lot of practice working with children. I love to work with young kids. I expect to graduate from the university next June, and I hope to find a job in a kindergarten. I’ll try to start working in September.OL2 (B)G: Hello, Ms. Hale. I’m Mr. Grant, the advertising manager for the company. Do you have a resume or curriculum vitae to give to me?H: Yes, Mr. Grant. Here it is.G: Thank you. Now, let me tell you a little bit about the job. We need someone to design brochures on the computer. Do you have up-to-date computer skills?H: Yes, I do. In my present position I use computer graphics all the time. I have experience with animation as well.G: Oh, that’s very good. We hope to launch a new group of animated ads next spring. Can you work with others in a pleasant manner, Ms. Hale?H: My co-workers seem to think so. I can also work independently by myself.G: That’s necessary, too. What about flexibility in working long hours on a project?H: I have a lot of energy and I’m willing to get the job done. The work I did last year won two awards at a national conference.G: Excellent. That’s very impressive. By the way, did I mention that we need someone to start next week?H: No, you didn’t, but it might be possible.G: Good. Thank you for coming today. We’ll be I touch soon.OL3You’ve never met Malissa Hayes, and you don’t know her name, but you know her voice. Melissa records information messages for the telephone company. When you hear The number you called has been changed… -- that’s Melissa!“Yes, it’s true,” she says. “I’m the voice talent for National Telephone.”At least 50,000 people hear her voice everyday. “I try to sound warm and friendly, even when I’m saying, I’m sorry, that number is incorrect. Please try again.”Melissa works only three days a week, but she has to practice a lot. “My voice has to sound the same at the end of eight hours.”She’s very careful about her voice. “I don’t drink lots of hot water with honey. I can’t go to horror movies because I always scream, and I might hurt my voice!”How did she get her job? “A friend told me about it. I listened to all the telephone company messages on my phone and then I recorded a cassette of those messages. After I sent it to the company, I called them every day for a month!”She’s done this work for three years now, and she loves it. “It’s fun! And I’m helping people by using my voice.” Plus, people are always surprised when they hear about Melissa’s job. They say, “you’re a real person? I thought it was computer!”OL4Interview 1Interviewer: What is your job, Ken?Ken: I’m a V.J. or “video jockey.”Interviewer: How would you describe your job?Ken: I’m on TV. I introduce music videos and talk about them. I alsointerview singers who appear in videos.Interviewer: What is the best part of your job?Ken: I get to meet a lot of famous people. That’s very exciting. Also, I love music, so it’s a lot of fun.Interviewer: What is the worst part of your job?Ken: I get to meet a lot of famous people. Some of them are not very nice. They think they are better than me. They can be very demanding.Interviewer: What was your most memorable moment?Ken: last year, I presented an award on TV at a video music awards show.I couldn’t believe it. They flew me out to Los Angeles and I stayed in Beverly Hills.I was on the TV show for a whole 45 seconds! I got to meet a lot of stars.Interviewer: I want to be a V.J. How do I get the job?Ken: Well, first you have to make a videotape about yourself. You need to talk about certain things on the video. In my case, there was a list of questions, like “What did you do last weekend?” and “What’s in your CD player right now?”After you talk about yourself, you send the videotape in to the TV station. They call you if they like the tape.Interview 2Interviewer: What is your job, Steven?Steven: I’m a car courier.Interviewer: How would you describe your job?Steven: Sometimes a person or a company needs a car moved from one place to another. They may not have time to do it themselves. They hire me to drive the car.Interviewer: What is the best part of your job?Steven: I like to drive, so it’s fun for me. Last summer, I drove all the way from New York to California. The weather was great. I had the radio on and enjoyed my trip very much.Interviewer: What is the worst part of your job?Steven: I have to be very punctual. If I say I’ll arrive on Monday at 6:00, I have to be there by Monday at 6:00. I have to be dependable. It’s stressful at times.Interviewer: What was your most memorable moment?Steven: I drove across the desert as the sun was setting. It was incredible!Interviewer: I want to be a car courier. How do I get the job?Steven: That’s a good question. My mother started this business, so she hired me. You’d have to call my mother to find out!Unit 5OL2Microsoft Corporation is a multinational computer technology corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products for computing devices. Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, its best selling flagship products are the Microsoft Windows operating system and the Microsoft Office suite. Microsoft ships products to Europe, Asia, and Latin America. It manages branch offices in more than 60 countries. It has nearly 90,000 employees in 105 countries by 2020.Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. in the mid-1980’s, it rose to dominate the home computer operating system market with MS-DOS.Since 1985, Microsoft has released an upgrading line of Windows operating systems featuring a friendly user interface. The latest one, Windows Vista, was released in January 2007 and has sold 140 million copies to date.As one commentator notes, Microsoft’s original mission was “a computer on every desk and in every home, running Microsoft software,” and now it is a goal near fulfillment. Microsoft also makes profits in other markets such as computer hardware products and home entertainment products.OL3Advertising is everywhere. It’s on race cars and subway trains, on T-shirts and billboards. Everyday, you see hundreds of ads, and each advertiser wants you to buy their product. But do we really need all these products?A group in Canada says “NO.”In 1991, they started an event called Buy Nothing Day, to protest against consumerism and waste. Every year, on the last Friday in November, no one should spend any money for 24 hours. The event has spread to over 15 countries around the world, including Japan, Australia, and the United Kingdom.In the United States, Buy Nothing Day takes place on the Friday after the Thanksgiving holiday. This is usually the busiest day of the year in department stores and shopping malls. Traditionally, it’s the first day of the Christmas shopping season, when Americans buy gifts for family and close friends.However, this “season” has grown longer every year. Now some stores put up their Christmas window displays in the middle of October, and Americans are pressured to buy gifts for every one of their relatives, for all of their coworkers, and for everyone they do business with. Many people feel that they are forgetting the real significance of the holidays, because companies just want them to spend more money.Of course, Buy Nothing Day supporters don’t want to change just one day. They want the change to continue all year. But if we take a break from shopping on one day, we can start thinking about what we really need in life. Michael Smith, British organizer of Buy Nothing Day, says: “Our message is clear: Shop less, live more!”OL4Ad or no ad?Is advertising really necessary? Billions of dollars are spent on it every year, so it must be important. After all, it’s a busy world. You have to advertise, sell products, and make money!Not every company thinks that way. The NO-AD company (“no-ad” stands for “not advertised”) avoids big advertising campaigns. The company was started in 1960 and is successful today. Their products are still affordable because the company saves money on advertising. They also use their savings to support a drug and alcohol awareness program to educate high school students.NO-AD sells by word of mouth. “Word-of-mouth advertising” happens when a person tells another person about a good experience with a product or service. That second person then tells another friend, family member, or colleague. And so a chain of information is created.Typically, advertisers talk about how good their product is. Although they say things like, “Studies show that our product is the best,” or “Everyone loves this product,” it can sound insincere or unconvincing. It’s much more believable to hear about a product from someone who did not make it. Our friends’ opinions are very important to us, so we often listen to their advice about a product.Word-of-mouth advertising has other advantages, too. It’s cost-effective (after all, it’s free) and a company doesn’t have to create a complex business plan to doit. Here is some advice for small business about work-of-mouth advertising: Be prepared to talk about your company at any time. You never know who you will meet. Always carry business cards.Only say positive things about your company. Don’t say negative things about your company.Help other companies by referring people to them. The more you help others, the more good fortune will come back to you.Unit 6OL4Money from unexpected sourcesThe San people live in southern Africa. Scientists say that they may have been living there for as long as 40,000 years, hunting animals and gathering plants. Until recently, the once mighty San were broke and unemployed. They had lost their land and were no longer engaged in traditional activities, such as hunting. The few young San people with jobs were working as farm laborers. They were not learning about their ancient culture and language.That may all change. The San have struck it rich. They recently signed an agreement with a large drug company. The San have traditional knowledge about plants. The drug company is especially interested in a particular cactus and how the San use it.The San used to go on hunting trips. While away from home, they chewed on the cactus to suppress their appetite—they no longer felt hungry afterwards. Using the San’s knowledge, the drug company plans to make a new drug from this plant. For people around the world who eat too much and have weight problems, this new drug could really help them by suppressing their appetites.The San have a positive plan for this new wealth. Their first step will be to get jobs for their people. Their next priority will be education. Through education, they hope to save their culture and language for future generations.When you think of a monk, you might think of a quiet man living in an isolated place. The “free monks” of Greece do live in a monastery, but they are anything but quiet. In fact, they sing. They have been recording their songs and selling many records in Greece.Young music listeners love to listen to the “free monks.”Their songs are recorded in different styles (digital keyboard and rock, for example), and the themes are not only religious. The brothers also sing about problems like drugs and globalization.The monks haven’t made a fortune from their record sales, but they have made a profit. They use the money to pay for summer camps for teenagers. At the camps, the teens can play soccer and go horseback riding. The monks also donate money to other social programs that help people.Unit 7The shrinking familyElisa Sanchez is a mother in Monterrey, Mexico. She and her husband are both high school teachers in their thirties.They have two children. They don’t plan to have any more. “I was one of six children,”says Elisa. “My husband comes from a family of seven. People used to have more children in the sixties and seventies. Now it’s different.”Elisa’s husband thinks the lower birthrate is a positive change. “With a smaller population, there will be less competition. That means there will be more jobopportunities for yong people.”Gina Moretti works hard as a TV new announcer in Milan, Italy. “My mother thinks I work too hard. Every time I visit her she asks me the same question: When are you getting married?”Gina is 32 and her mother is worried about Gina’s ability to get married and raise a family in the future. The Italian government is worried, too. In 1958, one million babies were born in Italy. In 1998, it was half that number. The average mother in Italy has her first child at the age of 30. after 30, experts note, there isn’t a lot of time for women to have many children. The population is aging rapidly. Some wonder: has population control in Italy been too successful?。
新视野大学英语第二版第四册听说教程答案(全)讲课讲稿
新视野大学英语第二版第四册听说教程答案(全)新视野大学英语4听说教程答案Unit OneWarming UpF T NGListeningUnderstanding Short Conversations1~5 A C B B D6~10 B A C C DUnderstanding a Long Conversation1~5 A B A C B Understanding a Passage1~5 A A D B C Undenstanding a Radio Program1 married in ST.Paul’s Cathedral2 was a guest at the wedding ceremory3 wore a hat with flowers at the wedding4 is remmembered as having been naughty5 was one of the designers of the wedding dress Culture TalkT F F TListening and Speaking1 They have high status.2 They get the attentions of the public.3 Using their fame to make money.HomeworkSupplementary ListeningTask 11~5 D A B B ATask 21~5 C A B B ATask 31、shortage2、assigned3、centered4、hospitalization5、treatment6、colleague7、decentialized8、There’re nurse-managers instead of head-nurses9、decide among themselves who will work what to do and when10、an equal with other wise presidents of the hospitalUnit TwoWarming Up1、Her new book2、Original3、Use your own words to complete it,this question has no correct answers.ListeningUnderstanding Short Conversations1~5 D D D C B6~10 A A B C DUnderstanding a Long Conversation1~5 D A B B AUnderstanding a Passage1~5 B C D A CUndenstanding a Radio Program1 C2 A3 A4 C5 DCulture TalkF F T TListening and Speaking1(The Left Answer) It makes their point and makes you happy.2(The Right Answer) It is difficult to do.3(The Right Answer) Sometimes it’s dangerous. HomeworkSupplementary ListeningTask 11~5 D A B B ATask 21~5 B D A C ATask 31、sketch2、shadow3、paintings4、abroad5、Europe6、jewels7、equate8、pictures of rooms with handsome dressed people in them9、not only the clothes and the lines of their faces10、but he was far greater than he would ever becomeUnit ThreeWarming Up1、god of mercy2、money,strength and health3、lucky onesListeningUnderstanding Short Conversations1~5 C D C B B6~10 B A C A BUnderstanding a Long Conversation1~5 A B D C BUnderstanding a Passage1~5 A B D B CUndenstanding a Radio Program1 An Australian scientist who won the Nobel Prize.2 The mysterious field of infectious diseases.3 By accident.4 It was probably extremely significant.5 He couldn't handle all that.Culture TalkT F T TListening and Speaking1 The poor trend to be angry easily and it will fanilly make a civil war.2 It can control the rate og crimes3 It can increase the econimicsHomeworkSupplementary ListeningTask 11~5 B C A D CTask 21~5 B A C B CTask 31、September2、retire3、retirement4、reduction5、practical6、pensions7、leisure8、The club arranges discussion groups and handicraft sessions9、a member can attend any course held there free of charge10、the financial section on Mondays and Wednesdays between six and eight p.m.Unit FourWarming Up1、Xerox’s Palo Alto Research Center2、Verizon3、AmazonListeningUnderstanding Short Conversations1~5 B A D D A6~10 D C C A AUnderstanding a Long Conversation1~5 C B B B DUnderstanding a Passage1~5 A C B A CUndenstanding a Radio Program1 became Bill Gates' greatest contribution2 makes use of Gates' system3 was the plaything of nerds4 became a business tool5 made it a wish to dominate like Bill Gates6 was not fit to comment on upcoming innovation Culture TalkT T F FListening and Speaking1(The Left Answer) It provides a lot of information.2(The Right Answer) Some of the information is very dangerous.3(The Right Answer) Some of the information is not accurate. HomeworkSupplementary ListeningTask 11~5 B A B C ATask 21~5 A A B B ATask 31、fundamental2、dramatically3、majority4、workplace5、self-employed6、breadth7、notions8、its applications in personal computers, digital communications, and factory robots9、still unimagined technology could produce a similar wave of dramatic changes10、will have the greatest advantage and produce the most wealth Unit FiveWarming UpF NG TListeningUnderstanding Short Conversations1~5 A D D D B6~10 C D C A D Understanding a Long Conversation1~5 B B A C C Understanding a Passage1~5 D A B B A Undenstanding a Radio Program1 the perfect man checklists2 what the perfect man looks like3 much younger for yourself4 to develop your perfect man checklist5 burning the perfect man checklist Culture Talk1 Korean2 HongKong3 England4 USAListening and Speaking1 It can cause one to be dependent.2 It’s a nuisance.3 It will limit your freedom.HomeworkSupplementary ListeningTask 11~5 C D A B DTask 21~5 A C A C DTask 31、emerging2、residents3、participants4、companionship5、soldiers6、isolate7、extraordinary8、who happened to live by themselves die at twice the rate of those live with others9、It’s clear that reaching out to other can have our body strong10、Only 5 percent of U.S. consisted of the person living alone.Unit SixWarming Up1 Whether the man should return to society.2 15 years.3 Use your own words to complete it,this question has no correct answers.ListeningUnderstanding Short Conversations1~5 C B C D B6~10 C A D D BUnderstanding a Long Conversation1~5 A B C C DUnderstanding a Passage1~5 C D D A BUndenstanding a Radio Program1 Centennial Olympic Park2 North Cardwell,New Jersey3 Oklahoma City,Oklahoma4 the FBI laboratories5 ground zero6 an Atlanta abortion clinicCulture Talk1 USA2 Germany3 Singapore4 CanadaListening and Speaking1(The Left Answer) Punishing the criminals will deter others.2(The Right Answer) It is good for society.3(The Right Answer) It has no victims.HomeworkSupplementary ListeningTask 11~5 D C B A ATask 21~5 C B B A DTask 31、impeach2、scandal3、gambling4、Representatives5、accusations6、procedures7、opposition8、resigned as secretary of social welfare and urged the president to resign9、five economic advices to the President have resigned10、some committees in the House of RepresentativesUnit SevenWarming UpT F NGListeningUnderstanding Short Conversations1~5 B C A A D6~10 C B D A BUnderstanding a Long Conversation1~5 D A C C BUnderstanding a Passage1~5 C C D B BUndenstanding a Radio Program1 shows God’s part in creating the universe.2 shows the existence of a man thousands of years ago.3 shows messages inscribed in DNA.4 shows a court opinion against Intelligent Design.5 shows God’s existence.Culture TalkT T F FListening and Speaking1 Groups are similar biologically except for skin color.2 Groups have different culture3 Groups provide something unique.HomeworkSupplementary ListeningTask 11~5 D D A B BTask 21~5 A C B A DTask 31、would-be2、intelligence3、genes4、athletic5、medical6、disclosed7、consideration8、the sum American egg donors expect to be paid9、plus all the costs of medical treatment and insurance10、almost half the cost of fees for the students’ four-year college course.Unit EightWarming Up1 going to quit2 work harder3 majority raceListeningUnderstanding Short Conversations1~5 C A A B C6~10 D D A C BUnderstanding a Long Conversation1~5 D A A B AUnderstanding a Passage1~5 D A B B AUndenstanding a Radio Program1 Bill Gates2 Warren Buffet3 KP Singh4 Martha Stewart5 Ronald Lauder6 Louisa KrollCulture Talk1 Japan2 UK3 America4 Hong KongListening and Speaking1 Society should be fair.2 Women should enjoy representation.3 It makes leaders help to do something for women. HomeworkSupplementary ListeningTask 11~5 A C D B CTask 21~5 A D B B BTask 31、greeted2、freshman3、spite4、fluke5、agitated6、faculty7、particularly8、I had the highest average in the freshman class9、Then, she took out a copy of the examination paper10、I was so angry that I started punding herUnit NineWarming Up1 Whether it’s Chinese enough to appeal to Chinese people2 American culture3 Use your own words to complete it,this question has no correct answersListeningUnderstanding Short Conversations1~5 A C B D C6~10 D A A B CUnderstanding a Long Conversation1~5 D A B B AUnderstanding a Passage1~5 D B B C CUndenstanding a Radio Program1 His brother’s two daughters.2 They drove there.3 Children under three.4 They watched the parade.5 He sat down and had a rest for a few minutes.Culture TalkT T F TListening and Speaking1 Fantastic rides.2 So much to see.3 Great memories never to forget.HomeworkSupplementary ListeningTask 11~5 C B A C DTask 21~5 B A D C BTask 31、Authorities2、grant3、opera4、not traditional5、staged6、journolists7、tunnel8、Great performer is special for new introduction of the story9、who kills all suitors who can answer her three riddles10、Some Chinese audience complain that the princess has none of the grace of a true Chinese ladyUnit TenWarming UpNG T FListeningUnderstanding Short Conversations1~5 D B A C B6~10 B B C B AUnderstanding a Long Conversation1~5 D B C A BUnderstanding a Passage1~5 C B D D AUndenstanding a Radio Program1 is something not known for sure2 is trying to figure out how dreams help in solving problems3 is something everyone should do4 is important in interpreting dreams5 is something a person might be afraid ofCulture TalkT T F TListening and Speaking1 It causes stress.2 What area you may develop.精品资料3 High score can bring you confidence.HomeworkSupplementary ListeningTask 11~5 C D C A ATask 21~5 A D C B ATask 31、rarely2、consulting3、renting4、agent5、appointment6、exchange7、praises8、the people who work there actually know where things are andthey'll take you right to them9、I will tell you what I really like about Publix10、There's a different grocery store near my house, but all that theemployees do there is to grunt仅供学习与交流，如有侵权请联系网站删除谢谢21。
大学英语精读4 unit2课件
大学英语精读4 unit2课件1. Introduction本课件是针对大学英语精读4课程中的Unit 2而编写的教学材料。
本单元的主要内容是关于国际关系和全球化的讨论。
通过本课程，学生将了解到有关国际关系的重要概念，并学会阅读并分析相关的英语文章。
2. Learning Objectives本单元的学习目标包括：•了解全球化和国际关系的定义和背景；•掌握本单元涉及的核心词汇和表达；•学会阅读并分析相关的英语文章；•提高关于国际关系的英语写作能力。
3. Unit Outline本单元的内容主要分为以下几个部分：3.1 全球化的定义和背景在这一部分，我们将探讨全球化的概念以及对国际关系产生的影响。
学生将了解到全球化的背景和原因，并通过案例分析来深入了解全球化对经济、文化和社会的影响。
3.2 国际关系中的重要概念这一部分将介绍国际关系中的一些重要概念，如国家主权、国际法、联合国等。
学生将学习这些概念的定义和相关的背景知识，并了解它们在实际的国际事务中的应用。
3.3 国际关系中的核心词汇和表达在这一部分，我们将学习与国际关系相关的核心词汇和常用表达。
这些词汇和表达将帮助学生更好地理解相关的文章和进行书面和口头表达。
3.4 阅读和分析相关的英语文章本单元还将包括阅读和分析相关的英语文章的训练。
学生将通过阅读和讨论来进一步理解国际关系的重要议题，并学会从英语文章中提取关键信息。
3.5 提高写作能力在这一部分，我们将进行有关国际关系的英语写作训练。
学生将学习如何撰写关于国际关系的议论文，并提高写作技巧和思维能力。
4. Assessment本单元的评估方式主要包括以下几个方面：•课堂参与和讨论：学生在课堂上积极参与讨论和提问，展示对国际关系的理解和分析能力。
•阅读报告：学生需要阅读指定的英语文章，并撰写阅读报告，分析其内容和观点。
•写作作业：学生需要完成有关国际关系的写作作业，包括议论文和摘要等。
5. Resources为了辅助学习，以下是一些可以参考的资源：•教科书：《大学英语精读4》•课件资料：本课件提供的教学资料和范例•英语词典：如牛津高阶英汉双解词典等，帮助理解核心词汇和表达•网络资源：如相关的学术文章、新闻报道和学术论坛等，帮助扩展阅读和研究的范围6. Conclusion通过本单元的学习，学生将对国际关系和全球化有更深入的理解，并提高相关的阅读和写作能力。
大学英语ppt课件2Unit2视听说
❖Work in pairs and make up a mini dialogue with one of the above-mentioned expressions.
Speaking-Out
❖Work in groups of four and talk about classes you like or dislike. Try to give details such as the teaching methods, students’ activities, etc.. Use expressions of exaggeration.
非正式 模仿 无礼的
Further Listening & Speaking
❖Take down some notes on the informality in American college classes;
❖Exchange your notes with your partners’.
❖Compare American classes with Chinese classes.
Thank you!
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Further Listening & Speaking
Listen to a passage about American classes and do the following tasks.
❖Words you need to know
informality n. imitate v. disrespectful a.
Lead-In Questions
What are the compulsory/optional subjects for you this semester? Which one do you like best? If you don’t like one, will you skip the class?
大学英语(四)听说unit 6讲稿
That night, Soliman came up with a name for his new business: College Hunks Hauling Junk. He distributed flyers the next day, and within hours, his phone was ringing. He asked his friend Nick Friedman to help out. They made $220 inthree hours cleaning out a woman’s garage.
At first they had trouble finding a bank willing to lend them money as they didn’t have much of a credit rating. After five turndowns, one bank decided to gamble $50,000 on their idea. They put together another $60,000 from their parents and their own savings. They bought a truck, hired a graphic artist to design a logo, ran newspaper and radio ads and recruited haulers on campuses. Wearing bright orange hats and green polos and khakis, these college “hunks” will haul away everything from construction materials to old couches. To cut down the cost of unloading at landfills, they have learned to recycle metals and electronics and donate to charities over 60 percent of what they collect. They also give away a portion of their earnings from each job to local college scholarship programs.
全新版大学英语综合教程第四册课件 Unit2
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Answers : 1.A blind spot must be a portion of the road behind a car, which a driver can not observe from the rearview mirror 2. Global positioning system is a service linked with a satellite. They make it possible to determine your location on the earth to within about a hundred feet. 3. Atomic clock vibrates at a precise frequency, according to the laws of the quantum theory. 4. An automated driver is a plan calls for computers, aided by thousands of three-inch magnetic spikes buried in the highway, to take complete control of the driving of cars on heavily trafficked roads. Cars will be bunched into groups of ten to twelve vehicles, only six feet apart, traveling in unison, and controlled by computer
21世纪大学英语读写教程(四)unit2课文原文及翻译
We Need GratitudeA.J.CroninOn a fine afternoon in New York, I got into a taxi. From the driver's expression and the way he slammed in his gears, I could tell that he was upset. I asked him what was the trouble. "I've got good reason to be sore," he growled. "One of my fares left a wallet in my cab this morning. Nearly three hundred bucks in it. I spent more than an hour trying to trace the guy. Finally I found him at his hotel. He took the wallet without a word and glared at me as though I'd meant to steal it.""Not a cent. But it wasn't the dough I wanted..." he fumbled, then exploded, "If the guy had only said something..."Because his helpful, honest act had not been appreciated, that cabdriver's day was poisoned, and I knew he would think twice before rendering a similar service. The need for gratitude is something we all feel, and denial of it can do much to harm the spirit of kindness and cooperation.During World War II a mother in Cincinnati received a letter from her son in the army in which he spoke of a woman in a village in Normandy who had taken him into her home when he was wounded and hungry, and hidden him from the Germans. Later on, unhappily, the boy was killed in the Ardennes offensive. Yet the mother was moved by an irresistible intention. She saved up for two years, crossed the Atlantic and located the village referred to by her son. After many inquiries, she found the woman who had sheltered her son—the wife of an impoverished farmer—and pressed a package into her hand. It was the gold wristwatch her son had received on his graduation, the only object of real value the boy had ever possessed. The mother's act of gratitude so touched people's hearts that it has become something of a legend in and around the village. It has done more than fine speeches to foster good feeling toward Americans.Gratitude is the art of receiving gracefully, of showing appreciation for every kindness, great and small. Most of us do not fail to show our pleasure when we receive hospitality, gifts and obvious benefits, but even here we can perfect our manner of showing gratitude by making it as personal and sincere as possible. Recently, when touring in southern Italy with my wife, I sent to a friend in Connecticut several bottles of a local wine which had taken our fancy. It was a trifling gift, yet to our surprise, instead of the conventional letter of thanks, we receive a phonograph record. When we played it, we heard our friend's voice speaking after dinner, describing how he and his guests had enjoyed the wine and thanking us for our thoughtfulness. It was pleasant to have this unusual proof that our gift had been appreciated.Gratitude is sometimes more than a personal affair. My son, studyingmedicine at McGill University, told me of a patient brought into hospital in Montreal whose life was saved by a blood transfusion. When he was well again he asked: "Isn't there any way I can discover the name of the donor and thank him?" He was told that names of donors are never revealed. A few weeks after his discharge he came back to give a pint of his own blood. Since then he has returned again and again for the same purpose. When a surgeon commented on this splendid record of anonymous service, he answered simply: "Someone I never knew did it for me. I'm just saying 'thanks'".It is a comforting thought that gratitude can be not merely a passing sentiment but a renewal which can, in some instances, persist for a lifetime. A husband who recalls appreciatively some generous or unselfish act on his wife's part, or a wife who never forgets the gifts her husband has given her, does much to keep the domestic wheels spinning smoothly. W.H. Hudson, British author and naturalist, has written: "One evening I brought home a friend to share our usual evening meal. Afterward he said to me:‘you are fortunate to have a wife who, despite ill health and children to look after, cooks such excellent meals.' That tribute opened my eyes and taught me to show gratitude for my wife's day-to-day heroism, which I had hitherto taken for granted."It is, above all, in the little things that the grace of gratitude should be most employed. The boy who delivers our paper, the milkman, the mailman, the barber, the waitress at a restaurant, the elevator operator —all oblige us in one way or another. By showing our gratitude we make routine relationships human and render monotonous tasks more agreeable.A patient of mine in London who worked as a bus conductor once confided to me, "I get fed up with my job sometimes. People grumble, bother you, haven't got the right change for their tickets. But there's one lady on my bus morning and evening, and she always thanks me in a particularly friendly way when I take her ticket. I like to think she's speaking for all the passengers. It helps me to keep smiling."Arnold Bennett had a publisher who boasted about the extraordinary efficiency of his secretary. One day Bennett said to her, "Your employer claims that you are extremely efficient. What is your secret?" "It's not my secret," the secretary replied. "It's his." Each time she performed a service, no matter how small, he never failed to acknowledge it. Because of that she took infinite pains with her work.Some persons refrain from expressing their gratitude because they feel it will not be welcome. A patient of mine, a few weeks after his discharge from the hospital, came back to thank his nurse. "I didn't come back sooner," he explained, "because I imagined you must be bored to death with people thanking you.""On the contrary," she replied, "I am delighted you came. Few realize how much we need encouragement and how much we are helped by those whogive it."Gratitude is something of which none of us can give too much. For on the smiles, the thanks we give, our little gestures of appreciation, our neighbors build up their philosophy of life.一个晴朗的下午，我在纽约上了一辆出租车。
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We all know that models give the impression of being slim and thin. “Thin was in and fat was out” in the not too distant past. But things certainly are changing. Plus-size modeling in the fashion industry has taken on a new dimension.
新编大学英语视听说教程 unit2 文本
Unit 2Part twoListening 1Mrs. Black was having a lot of trouble with her skin, so she went to her doctor. However he could not find anything wrong with her. So he sent her to the local hospital for some tests. The hospital, of course, sent the results of the tests directly to Mrs. Black's doctor. The next morning, he telephoned her to give her a list of the things that he thought she should not eat, as any of them might be the cause of her skin trouble.Mrs. Black carefully wrote all the things down on a piece of paper, which she then left beside the telephone while she went out to a meeting.When she got back home two hours later, she found her husband waiting for her. He had a big basket full of packages beside him, and when he saw her, he said, “Hell o, dear. I have done all your shopping for you.”“Done all my shopping?” she asked in surprise. “But how did you know what I wanted?” “Well, when I got home, I found your shopping list beside the telephone,” answered her husband, “so I went down to the shops and bought everything you had written down.”Of course, Mrs. Black had to tell him that he had bought all the things the doctor did not allow her to eat!Listening 2Do you speak British or American EnglishAmerican and British people both speak English, of course, but sometimes it does not seem like the same language. In fact, there are some important differences between British and American English.First of all, they sound very different. Often, Americans don't say all the letters in each word. For example, Americans may say “I dunno” instead of “I don't know”, or they may say “Whaddya say?” instead of “What do you say?”Sound is not the only difference between British and American English. The two languages have different words and expressions for some things. For example, some words for clothing are different. Americans use the word “sweater”, but the British say “jumper”. Americans wear “vests” over their shirts, but British people wear “vests” under their shirts. Americans talk about “pants”or “slacks”, but the British talk about “trousers”. The British chips are American French fries. A British chemist is an American drugstore. In Britain, if you are going to telephone friends, you “ring them up”. In America, you “give them a call”.There are also some differences in grammar. For example, Americans almost always use the helping verb “do” with the verb “have”. They might say, “Do you have an extra pen?” The British often ask the question a different way. They might say, “Have you got an extr a pen?”These differences can be confusing when you are learning English. But when the same language is used in different places, it is understandable that it changes in each place.Lestening3(Mr. and Mrs. Jones are having a conversation one evening while Mrs. Jones happens to be looking at some of the textbooks her daughter, who is in the fifth grade, is using.) Mrs. Jones: Listen to what this book says. It really makes me angry! When talking about the settling of the western part of the U.S., it say s, “MEN by the thousands headed west.” Then on the very same page it says, “The average citizen in the United States is proud of HIS heritage.”Mr. Jones: What's wrong with that? It's true. I don't understand why you are angry. Mrs. Jones: Why? Because women are left out!Mr. Jones: Everyone knows when the author says “men” or “his” in those sentences that the author means to include women.Mrs. Jones: I think you are wrong. When young people read these sentences, they simply do not form a mental image which includes females.Mr. Jones: Mm. Do you have other examples?Mrs. Jones: Yes I do! This book mentions “MAN-made improvements that have raised America's standard of living”. A child will not think that females as well as males have made contributions when reading this.Mr. Jones: I still don't think it's very important.Mrs. Jones: Of course you don't! You're a man. But don't you want our daughter and other little girls to have the idea that they can be important citizens in their country, just as other women have been in the past?Mr. Jones: Well, I guess you're right. I hope not all textbooks are like that.Part threePractice oneAn Equal-Opportunity EmployerWalking down the street, a dog saw an ad in an office window. “Help wanted. Must typ e 70 words a minute. Must be computer literate. Must be bilingual. An equal-opportunity employer.”The dog applied for the position, but he was quickly refused. “I can't hire a dog for this job,” the office manager said. But when the dog pointed to the line that read “Anequal-opportunity employer”, the office manager sighed and asked, “Can you type?” Silently, the dog walked over to a typewriter and typed a letter without a mistake. “Can you operate a computer?” the manager inquired. The dog then sat down at a computer, wrote a program and ran it perfectly.“Look, I still can't hire a dog for this position,” said the office manager. “You have fine skills, but I need someone who's bilingual. It says so right in the ad.”The dog looked up at the manager an d said, “Meow.”Practice twoSome Statistics About LanguagesThere are about 5,000 languages in the world, and the one with the most number of speakers is Mandarin, with about 650,000,000 native speakers. English has around 350,000,000 native speakers.One of the most common surnames in the world is Zhang: There are about 350,000,000. Smith is the most common English surname: There are around 80,000 in England and Wales and an estimated 2,382,509 in the United States.The largest dictionary in the world is the Oxford English Dictionary, which has 20 volumes, 21,728 pages, 290,500 main entries, and around 59,000,000 words. It lists the definitions of around 615,000 words. The Webster's International Dictionary lists about 450,000 words.The chemical name for a protein that has 1,913 letters is considered to be the longest word in English.Practice threeWeather or notRamon Romero is a seventeen-year-old boy from Bolivia. He speaks Spanish and a little bit of English.Ramon lives in the United States now, in Little Rock, Arkansas, with the Hutchinsons. They are not his real family. His real family is back in Bolivia. They cannot come to America because they have jobs and duties in their country and aren't able to leave. However, they do want their son to have an American education and be fluent in English. He misses his family and wishes to see them. It seems that no one understands his true feelings. It is difficult to listen to English all the time and then to express his thoughts in English. His American family is very nice to him and helps him in every way. In return, Ramon does little things to help the family. For instance, he takes the dog for a walk every morning and every evening.When he comes back from the morning walk, he tells Mrs. Hutchinson about the weather. This tells her how to dress her four-year-old son. On Tuesday, Mrs. Hutchinson asks, “How is the weather today?”Ramon answers, “It rain.”“No, Ramon, in English we say, 'It's raining.'”On Wednesday, it rains again.“It's raining today,” reports Ramon.On Thursday, it snows. On Friday, the sun finally shines. Ramon is very happy that he doesn't have to wear boots or carry an umbrella. He comes into the house with a big smile on his face.“How's the weather today?” asks Mrs. Hu tchinson.“Oh, today I am very happy,” replies Ramon. “There is no weather.”Practice fourNick: Hi, Dieter. OK?Dieter: Oh, hi, Nick. Yes, I'm fine, except that I had a big problem ordering my drink. I didn't think my English was so bad!Nick: Your English is very good! What kind of problem?Dieter: Well, look at this beer I've got here—this warm, brown, English beer—it wasn't what I wanted!Nick: Why, what did you ask for?Dieter: Well, I just asked for a small beer. Then the barman asked what type of beer and said lots of names that I didn't understand—and something about a pie or a pine. I didn't understand anything!Nick: Oh, no! He probably said a pint! In English you don't ask for a big or a small beer. You ask for either a pint or a half. A pint's the big one.Dieter: So this one I've got here is a half?Nick: Yes, that's a half of bitter. Bitter's the name for that type of beer.Dieter: Ah, that's what he said—bitter! Well, it's very different from the beer we drink in Germany, I must say.Nick: Yes, I know. They call the German type of beer lager. So you have to ask for a half of lager, or a pint of lager.Dieter: OK. I understand that now. My another problem was chips. I asked for a packet of chips, and the barman said something strange—that they don't have chips in the evening, only at lunchtime. What did he mean?Nick: Yes, they have fish and chips, but I think you meant crisps. In England, chips are fried potatoes, you know, French fries. The ones you buy in a packet are crisps.Dieter: Well, in the end I didn't get anything to eat. So you see, I did everything wrong!Part fourSection oneLearning to Communicate in Another LanguageLearning to communicate in another language may be very difficult and frustrating at times, but it can also be one of the most rewarding experiences in your life. Being able to communicate in another language will open doors for you to experience a world of new people, places, and ideas. It will offer you a look at cultures from every part of the earth. And if you have the opportunity to live in another culture, the experience will show you many things—above all, about your own culture. It will reveal cultural similarities and differences that you have never noticed in the past. In addition, the experience can also show you a great deal about your own personal beliefs, attitudes, and perceptions. Within a short time in another culture, you will find that you begin to learn a great deal about yourself and your own country and culture.Section twoMen and Women Have Different Styles in ConversationMy wife and I visited her family in Mexico ten months after we were married. I had been working on my Spanish and was looking forward to practicing it. On our first evening there,the entire family held a party for us. I spent a lot of time entertaining the children, one of whom enjoyed explaining to me in great detail.Later I said to my wife, “I really thought my Spanish had improved, but when I was talking with Rolando, no matter how hard I concentrated, I couldn't understand a thing he was saying.”“No one can,” she replied, “he's still learning how to talk.”Section threeMen and Women Have Different Styles in ConversationAt an early age, little girls' conversation is less definite and expresses more doubts, while little boys use conversation to establish status with their listeners.These differences continue into adult life. In public conversations, men talk more and interrupt other speakers more. In private conversations, men and women speak in equal amounts, although they say things in a different style. For women, private talking is a way to establish and test intimacy. For men, private talking is a way to explore the power structure of a relationship.Teaching is one job which shows the differences between men's and women's ways of talking. When a man teaches a woman, he wants to show that he has more knowledge, and hence more power in conversation. He uses his language to show this. When a woman teaches another woman, however, she is more likely to take a sharing approach and to encourage her student to join in.But it doesn't suggest that women are naturally more helpful. Actually, women feel they achieve power by being able to help others.。
新编大学英语视听说教程4scriptunit2
U NIT 2 T HE P OWER OF W ORDSPart 1Listening ITwo Belgians and two Dutchmen traveled regularly to work on the same train.After a while the Dutchmen saw that the two Belgians only had one ticket between them and asked how they managed to achieve this. They explained that whenthey heard the conductor approaching from the other end of the carriage, the two ofthem left their seats, went into the toilet and locked the door. When the conductor knocked on the toilet door, saying, "Tickets, please!", they pushed one ticket underthe door. It was then stamped and pushed back under the door again.The Dutchmen thought this was a very good idea and the following morning bought one ticket between them. When they got to their carriage there was only one Belgian. They told him what they had done and asked the Belgian if he had a ticket ashe was traveling on his own.He said he didn't have a ticket at all and when they asked him how he planned totravel for free, he told them they would have to wait and see until the conductor arrived, but he had no doubt that he would manage it without difficulty.As soon as they heard the conductor coming, the two Dutchmen immediatelywent to the toilet and locked the door.A few moments later the Belgian followed them down the corridor and knockedon the toilet door, saying, "Tickets, please!" One ticket appeared under the door. Questions:1. Where did the story take place?2. What did the two Dutchmen want to know from the two Belgians?3. How did the Dutchmen feel about the Belgians' behavior?4. What did the Belgian do when asked if he had a ticket?5. Who finally managed to travel free of charge?Answers1. CADCB2. 1.approaching 2.left3.toilet4.locked5.Tickets please6.pushed7.stampedListening IIMy name is Atsuko Saeki. I work as a salesclerk in a big department store in Fuji,Japan. Six years ago when I was 21 years old, I went to California to attend college.Life in the United States was much more difficult than I had ever imagined. It wasn'tlike the descriptions I had read in my textbooks. People often seemed tense. I felt very alone.One of my hardest classes was physical education. We often played volleyball. Allthe other students were good at it, but I wasn't. One afternoon, the teacher asked me tohit the ball to my classmates. For most people, this would be easy but I was terrifiedthat I would make a fool of myself. One of the boys on my team saw how nervous Iwas. He walked up to me and whispered, "Come on, you can do that."You can't imagine how those words of encouragement made me feel. I was so happy; I almost cried. I managed to hit the ball and I think I thanked the young man, but I'm not sure.I have never forgotten his kind words of encouragement. He probably doesn't even remember what he said to me or how much his kindness meant to me. Whenever things aren't going well, I think of those simple words of encouragement: Come on, you can do that.We often forget that our words can have a powerful impact on other people. Even a simple word simple word——good or bad good or bad——can have a lasting effect.Answers11.department store2.attend college3.difficult4.physical education5.terrified2FTTFTListening IIIThe first part:Dear Miss Austen,I was so happy to receive your letter. It is a valuable letter of reply to me. I never expected such a detailed response. I am eighty years old and I am blind. There is little I can do except knit and that is why I knit so many caps, sweaters and scarves. Of course, I can't write, so my daughter-in-law is writing this letter for me.I know a little bit about the work you are doing. At the age of nineteen I married a man who was going as a missionary to China. For 40 years, with an occasional year at home in America, we worked in China. We had two sons, only one of whom is still alive. After 40 years, my husband's health began to fail. We moved back to the States where he took charge of a settlement house in Brooklyn, New York. When my husband died, I came to Toronto to live with my son and daughter-in-law.The second part:What I most wanted to say is this. For 60 years I have been making up missionary packages of clothing, food, medicine, or books. I have sent them to various parts of the world. Sometimes I have received a printed slip of acknowledgement, sometimes nothing. Never before in all these years have I had a personal letter describing the village and telling me who is wearing the clothing and what they said. I never thought that in my lifetime I would receive a letter like that. May God bless you.Answers11.80/Eighty2.Caps, sweaters and scarves3.Her daughter-in-law4.Because she is blind5.19/Nineteen6.In China7.1/One8.Toronto 21.60/Sixty2.making up3.various parts4. printed5.Never before6.personal letter7. bless youListening IVInterviewer: You experienced a misunderstanding when you worked in Singapore,didn't you?Carol: Mmm, yes Mmm, yes——quite a few, actually. Interviewer: Tell us about one, then.Carol: Um, well, I had this red lump on my left leg. One night the pain wasreally bad and I got so scared. Next day I went to the hospital and theycut out the lump and stitched me up. Then I heard the doctor say to his assistant, "Get it to the lab for tests right away." I was told to return infive days to have my stitches out and get my result. On the day I wasgoing to the hospital I realized I'd missed my appointment! It had beenon the day before!Interviewer: Go on...Carol: I phoned up the hospital and the receptionist said the doctor wasn't in,but she'd put me through to his assistant. Oh, my heart was poundingby this time and my mouth was all dry.Interviewer: With stress?Carol: Yes. I was really nervous. Anyhow, the assistant said "OK" and toldme "Hold on" while she got my card. When she got back to the phoneshe said, "I think you'd better come in and talk to the doctor inperson." I was really shocked.Interviewer: Oh dear!Carol: "Why?" I asked. "Is there something wrong?" "Well," she said. "Thedoctor'll tell you about the treatment." So...there's me thinking: Oh myGod, this is it. I've got cancer. I felt literally sick. "So when can I talkto the doctor?" I asked. She said she'd get him to call me when he gotin later that morning.Interviewer: Oh, no, poor you! What did you do?Carol: Oh, I went to work. But I couldn't concentrate or work straight. Everytime the phone rang, I nearly passed out. I kept ringing the hospital,but the doctor was late. Eventually, he rang me up. Oh, I was reallyshaking. He said, "Ms Smith?" I said, "Yes?" "Oh, everything's fine,"he said. "No further treatment necessary." What? I made him say itthree times. I said, "So why didn't your assistant tell me that? It would have saved me all this worry!" "I don't know," he said. He didapologize, though.Interviewer: How scary!Carol: Yeah. A couple of days later I got a letter from the hospital with theresults of the tests. It said that I'd had some kind of "tumor". I looked it up in a medical dictionary and it explained that it was a benign kindof tumor. I think the assistant must have seen the word "tumor" andimmediately thought it meant cancer. That was a day I'll never forget.Answers 11.misunderstanding2.lump3.5/five4.cancer5.fine 2TFFTTFFurther ListeningListening IA group of frogs were traveling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit. All the other frogs gathered around the pit. When they saw how deep the pit was, they told the two frogs that they were as good as dead.The two frogs ignored the comments and tried to jump up out of the pit with all their might. The other frogs kept telling them to stop, that they were as good as dead.Finally, one of the frogs took heed to what the other frogs were saying and gave up. He fell down and died.The other frog continued to jump as hard as he could. Once again, the crowd of frogs yelled at him to stop the pain and just die. He jumped even harder and finally made it out.When he got out, the other frogs said, "Did you not hear us?" The frog explained to them that he was deaf. He thought they were encouraging him the entire time. Questions:1. W here did the story take place?2. W hat happened to two of the frogs?3. W hat did the other frogs say to the two frogs?4. W hat happened to the two frogs?5. W hat made one of the frogs ignore the other frogs' advice?6. What can we learn from the story?ADABCBListening IIOne day Mr. Shull was talking about the power of positive thinking and the power of words. Micheal, one of the audience, raised his hand and said, “it it’’s not because I say good fortune, good fortune that I feel better. Nor will saying bad luck, bad luck make me feel worse. They me feel worse. They’’re only worse, and words but themselves have no power.re only worse, and words but themselves have no power.”” Shull replied, Shull replied, ““shut up, you fool! You don ’t understand a thing about this.t understand a thing about this.”” Michael was stunned, his face became red and he was about to reply, “you, son of a bitch!you, son of a bitch!”” Then Mr. Shull raised his hand, Then Mr. Shull raised his hand, ““Please excuse me. I didn Please excuse me. I didn’’t mean to upset you. Please accept my most sincere apologies.my most sincere apologies.””Michael calmed down. Some people in the hall murmured; others shuffled their feet.Them Mr. Shull resumed, “There There’’s the reply to the question you asked me. A fewwords made you very angry. The other words calmed you down. Now do you understand the power of words?Questions:1. Which of the following did the speaker talk about?2. What idea did Michael express after raising his hand?What did Mr. Shull do in response to Micheal’’s words?3. What did Mr. Shull do in response to Micheal4. Which of the following was true about Michel after hearing Mr. Shull’s reply?5. What can we infer about Michel in the end?6. Which of the following can best describe Mr. Shull?DBCBCBListening IIIAll of us would like our friends to know our moods and our needs instinctively. That rarely happens and never happens regularly. No one will ever be able to meet your needs if they don't know what your needs are. It is true that you take risks when youlet your needs be known. You may be turned down and hurt. However, when you are expecting your friends to read your mind and satisfy your needs without your input,you are going to be disappointed and hurt without your friends ever knowing why.This is a common misconception of friendships and even marriages. When askedif he had told his wife he wanted her to ride bicycles with him, one husband said, "Of course I didn't tell her. After all these years of marriage, she should know!" The sad thing is she will probably never know unless he tells her. So, tell your friends whatyou want and what you need. Otherwise you will be stuck in relationships that can never grow to be "best friends".Answers1.moods2.regularly3.meet4.risks5.hurt6.satisfy7.disappointed8.should9.unless 10.stuckListening IVMy friend used to commute to work daily on a train. After getting off the train after getting off the train, he always walked the short distance to his office building. Every morning, he passed an old man who was always at the same spot with a cup in hand, hoping to get a bit of change from passers-by. For most people, this person wasdidn’’t exit. But my fried would always say good someone to be ignored as id he didnmorning to him and bid him have a good day. The stranger would smile back, say good morning and remain until all the commuters had gone on their way. Occasionally, my friend would drop a dollar to two in his cup on his way as he said hello. This behavior went on for several years until one day, his last day on the job before retirement. My friend stopped for a few moments to talk with this man. He toldthe man that he would no longer be passing by because this was his last day in the job.The man took his hand and shook it warmly saying that he had always looked forwardto seeing my friend passing his way, not because he dropped a few dollars in his cup.He said he would miss my friend because he was one of the few people out ofthousands who ever said hello when passing his by. And he was the only one who ever bid him have a good day. The man also said that his warm words always brightened his say and helped him to continue on despite being ignored by thousands of others who saw him daily.AnswersTTFTFTTFTF。
新世纪大学英语视听说 4 Unit2ppt课件
Lesson A Computers are everywhere. Lesson B Modern technology
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Lesson A Computers are everywhere. Lesson B Modern technology
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The wave of the future Read about these five new products. In your opinion, which products do the words in the box describe? Tell your partner.
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大学英语视听说 unit 2 Man Animals and Pets
could have been destroyed by aliens from outer space.
Key points: 1. the sentence pattern:
may/might/could have done sth 2. expressions:
The Chinese Zodiac
鼠：Rat 牛：Ox 虎：Tiger 兔：Hare 龙：Dragon 蛇：Snake 马：Horse 羊：Sheep 猴：Monkey 鸡：Rooster 狗：Dog 猪：Boar
—What animal sign were you born under?
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What animals have the shortest and longest lives?
What animal has the shortest life ?
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Which animal has the longest life ?
The key points: 1. To learn the note-taking of speed; 2. To have practice in liaison and contraction:
animal on; swim at; things up; animals in; aeroplanes and spacecraft
Key words : trunk tusk
1. Elephants
Key words : arms and legs, no tails, climbers, intelligent
Unit_2_Deer_and_the_energy_Cycle讲稿
Unit 2 Deer and the Energy CycleTeaching Time: 8 hoursStudents’ level: Sophomores of non-English majors in the 2nd semester. Teaching Objectives:1. Get Ss to know the energy cycle and instruct them to observe the animal’s living instinct in order to value the natural resource; learn about food-energy-life-death.2. About the text, Ss should grasp the text content, text structure, basic vocabularies and required grammar points of the section.W ords: tendency, rate, area, plentiful, possessions, currency, scarce, ample, drowsy, fundamental, accumulate, internal, hencePhrases & Expressions: to meet the needs, turn of mind, convert into Grammar:3. About the reading, Ss should know the usage of dictionary.4. About the writing, Ss should get to know the writing skill—coherence.5. About the listening, Ss finish the Unit 2 directed by teacher.教学要求：1．要求学生掌握本单元的中心思想和文章结构。
新视野大学英语视听说教程4（新版）unit2
新视野⼤学英语视听说教程4（新版）unit2Uint2II. Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptW: Did you hear? Helen got modeling jib! She’s going to be sashaying down the catwalk.M: Wow, that’s great! All that walking practice really paid off. And foe once she won’t be complaining about being so tall. Q: Why did Helen get modeling job?2.ScriptM: Julia, come and see the Miss America contest on TV. All those beautiful girls are walking around in bathing suits, so the judges can decide who has the best figure. W: Bah! That’s the worst kind of exploitation. They are treating women like toys for people to enjoy. I would never take part in this kind of contest.Q: What do the man and the woman think about the beautify contest?3. ScriptW: What shall I do? I’m fat. I want to be slim and beauty, but I’m fat. I’ve tried all the new ideas, high carb and low carb, but nothing works.M: Those diets are just fads, popular for a while and then forgotten. Just follow the usual diet with fruits, vegetables, fish, water, and get plenty of exercise. Before long you’ll see results.Q: What has the woman tried?4. ScriptW1: I think Lily is really attractive. She’s half Spanish and has this really sultry look about her.W2: That explains why she tans so well. I’ve always been jealous of her skin color in the summer.Q: Which of following is true of Lily?5. ScriptM: Trust me, it was tight there on the Internet: “Plastic Surgery Increasing at a Faster Rate Among Men”. Apparently more and more men are trying to improve their appearance.W: I saw it too on the news. Face-lifts, nose jobs, and box to hide wrinkle are now very popular with men. Men say it’s for business reasons, but we know it’s vanity. Q: What does the woman think the real reason is that men have plastic surgery? Keys: 1.B 2.A 3. C 4D 5BIII. Listening InTask 1:How do women use cosmetics?Susan: Rebecca, nice to run into you here. Shopping for anything special? Rebecca: Yes, Susan, makeup. You know, there's a new boy in my law class and I want to make an impression on him.Susan: I'm the one who wears makeup, not you. I've always thought you looked very attractive without makeup—you know, sort of natural.Rebecca: Well, thanks, Susan, but most girls wear makeup these days and I want to compete.Susan: Maybe I can help. My suggestion is that you start with a good makeup base.Look here, this one is made from natural products from the Dead Sea, so it won't irritate your skin.Rebecca: OK. A bit expensive, but I guess I'm worth it. What's next?Susan: You want to give a good overall impression. You have beautiful eyes, so you should highlight them with some mascara to make your eyelashes look fuller and thicker.Rebecca: I'll buy this one—also made from natural products. How about eyeliner too? Susan: Yes, but you want a subtle color to bring out the green in your eyes... without looking like a clown!Rebecca: That's what I want... to make other girls into green-eyed monsters. How does this one look?Susan: Good choice. Now if we can add a bit of color to your cheeks, you will be the classiest of the class.Rebecca: Thanks! But you haven't said anything about lipstick. I'll need a tube of that, too.Susan: This color will perfectly complement to the rest of your makeup. You look elegant and classy.1、According to Susan, why doesn’t Rebecca need makeup?2、What is the first thing Susan recommends Rebecca to buy?3、What does Susan advise Rebecca to choose in order to avoid looking like a clown?4、What is Susan’s final suggestion to make Rebecca the classiest of the class?5、What does Rebecca ask Susan to recommend at last?Keys: CAADBTask 2: The Voice LiftScript :To be a clever beautyGood afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I hope you’ll find it interesting how to be fashionable without spending too much money.Sure, some famous stars always look stylish. They have unlimited clothing budgets that put the latest looks at their fingertips! But you can also look amazing without spending lots of money on your wardrobes. Simple try the following suggestions on for size.First, you should make seasonal purchases; that is, you should buy winter coats, leather jackets, bathing suits, ad summer dress at the end of the season. You’ll get major discounts as you stock up for the next year.If you want clothes to wear right now, you can go to discount stores. They may not be the place to buy an expensive evening dress, but they’re perfect for buying things like T-shirtsThere is yet another cheap way of you to buy stylish clothes. Many department stores have a store brand. It means they offer current styles but are much cheaper than big-name brands.To save money, an important principle for you to follow is to not buy “outfits”. With the exception of suits, interchangeable piece are more affordable—buying clothing in separate.Wear-with- anything pieces are always a good buy. For example, you can almost always wear a pair of black trousers and a white dress skirt; you can wear them several times a week, paired with different accessories.If you can’t afford expensive clothes, you can spend money on accessories such as nice shoes and fashionable bags. Such extras make even the simplest outfit look polished.Finally, a great haircut always helps. When you hair looks fabulous, you look more stylish and fashionable.Task3:Script: Beauty contestsA beauty contest, or beauty pageant, is based mainly, though not only, on the physical beauty of the contestants. But often it also includes personality, talent demonstration, and question responses as criteria of judgment.The origin of modern beauty pageants can be traced to the Miss America Pageant, which was first held in Atlantic City in 1921. This pageant eventually included preliminary eliminations, an evening gown competition, musical variety shows, and judging by the panel. Still, the contests were at first shunned by middle-class society. Pageants did not become respectable until World War II, when beauty queens were recruited to sell bonds and to entertain the troops. The Miss America Pageant is the largest provider of college scholarships for women in the world.Many trade associations have multi-level beauty contests which select queens as ceremonial representatives. The queens may appear at official receptions to present awards, to represent the industry in festivals, to present consumer information to the public, or even to lobby for the industry. For example the South Carolina Watermelon Queen may do a tour of supermarkets to do tastings of different varieties of watermelons. With the increasing popularity of beauty contests, winners have become role models for many young girls. They aspire to become a beauty queen one day. However, there are also criticisms of beauty contests. Although some contests are not based purely on physical appearance, "unattractive" contestants are unlikely to win, no matter how talented, intelligent, kind-hearted and educated they are. In addition, since "beauty" in these pageants is usually represented by unusually thin women, some people question this concept of beauty. Worse still, if a pageant violates the religious or cultural practices of a country, it may cause protests and demonstrations.1、Which of the following qualities is especially important in a beauty contest?2、Why were pageants respected after World War II?3、Which of the following is one of the criticisms about pageants?4、Why may a pageant cause protests and demonstrations in some countries?5、What is the speaker’s attitude toward beauty contest?Keys:ABACDIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 She’s having some cosmetic surgery.Amy: Did you hear Nora’s off to Korea?Bill: why is she going to Korea?Amy: She is having some cosmetic surgery.Bill:I’m floored! I thought she was beautiful already.Amy: I know what you mean. She’s having her nose fixed.Bill: Was it broken?Amy: No, stupid, she’s having it made smaller.Bill: If she wasn’t beautiful already,I could understand getting surgery. But she already has a nice nose.Amy: But not a fashionable one. She’s also having her teeth straighten. She wants to have a perfect smile.Bill: What for?Amy: She believes a better physical appearance will improve her chance of getting a good job.Bill: We won’t even recognize her when she gets back.MODEL2 I think I need a face-lift.ScriptSusan: Hey!Amy: Hi! Don’t you know anyone who’s had cosmetic surgery?Susan: You mean like a liposuction? I don’t think that’s necessary. That’s not the way a woman should stay attractive. Amy: Honestly, I won’t go as far as that. With surgery, I might look gorgeous, but it wouldn’t be the real me.Susan: Yeah, people should be happy with the way they are.Amy: I see your point. But I’m worried about the wrinkle around my eyes. I think I need a face-lift. Why can’t we go back to the way things were?Susan: Because…I don’t know! But, Amy, you wouldn’t do that, would you?Amy:Darned right I would! I don’t expect my skin to be baby-smooth, but I should at least be young-looking.Susan: Isn’t makeup enough?Amy: Come on, Susan. Be open-minded! Look at my eyes! They’re puffy. And my lower lids are dark and loose, and full of lines and circles. I really hope surgery can wipe out the tired look.Susan: But what would other people think?Amy: I don’t care other people think. I’m already for a lift.MODEL 3 : How did you find the plastic surgery there?ScriptSusan: How was your trip to Korea? How did you find the plastic surgery there? Nora:It was all pretty scary at first. Susan: As I see it, they certainly did a beautiful job for you. If I hadn’t recognized your clothes, I wouldn’t have known it was you!Nora: Tanks, but underneath this surgery, it’s still the same old me.Susan: Well, why did you want the surgery after all?Nora:If I want to be competitive in the job market, I think this is indispensable.Susan: How can you say that! You don’t need to change your looks to get a good job.Anyway, shall we get some lunch?Nora: I’m not hungry, really I’m not.Susan: Did you already have lunch?Nora:I’m skipping lunch. I want to stay in good shape. I think I’m getting a bit too fat already.Susan:Oh, Nora, don’t be so silly! You’re not fat at all, and you need to eat. If you don’t eat, you’ll get sick and wind up in hospital.Nora: Ok, maybe I could eat a little. I do want to stay healthy.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGSally: Hi, John, nice to see you here.John: Hi, sorry, your name escapes me momentarilySally: Oh, I’m Sally. Don’t you recognize me?John: Now I see, you’re Sally! You have changed beyond recognition!Sally: I had cosmetic surgery.John: I’m confuses! I thought you were good-looking before.Sally: My nose was rather flat. The bridge of my nose wasn’t high enough. So I got my nose fixed.John: That’s absolutely unnecessary. I can also see your eyes have changed a lot. Sally: Yeah, my single-folded eyelids have become double-folded.John: What else did you do?Sally: I also have my teeth straightened. I felt uncomfortable about my uneven teeth whenever I smiled. Now I think I have a better smile.John: Why do you have so much surgery?Sally: I believe a better physical appearance will help me land a better job.John:Nonsense. Most employers are more interested in your practical ability than your looks.V. Let’s TalkIn the early part of the 20th century, few people paid attention to fashion. It was only the very wealthy who changed their clothing styles to what they thought were the latest fashions of the day. Fashion in the 1900s was designed to give women an hourglass or s-curved figure. This was achieved by using a tightly fitting corset, stiff underwear worn around their hips and waist to make the body look slimmer. Compared to the last century, women's dresses became lighter in construction and material. A popular style in this period was the lingerie dress, a very light white cotton dress with strips of open lace and net. In the 1900s women's hats began to grow larger.A trend in the early part of this decade was to wear them tilted slightly forward. InEurope, men's clothes had become more formal, but the opposite was true in the United States. There the popular style was brightly colored shirts with hard white collars worn under sporty jackets. In the 1900s men's hats continued to be very popular and were worn by both the rich and the poor. When a new type of hat was first introduced, there was often a period when people from different classes wore it. However, after some time usually members of only one class would wear it. In the early 20th century, top hats were typically worn by wealthy people especially at formal occasions, such as weddings and church services. Often they were accompanied by silk gloves and a cane. Poorer people, on the other hand, particularly younger workers, would usually wear cloth caps.Keys：Wealthy : clothing styles :figure；slimmer：construction；light；larger；Formal；brightly colored；the rich and the poor；one class；occasions；Poorer peopleVI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1:A Friendly StylistStylist: Morning, sir. This chair, please. What can I do for you?Nick: A simple haircut: short on the back and sides.Stylist: Very good. I can, of course, do something fashionable for only $60.Nick: 60 dollars! That’s highway robbery—twice what I ordinarily pay.Stylist: Perhaps, sir. But your haircuts haven’t been in harmony with your character.Your hair is at war with your soul.Nick: I’ve never heard of such a thing.Stylist: If I may say, I’m an expert at matching hairstyle to personalities. Believe me;you’re suffering a “disjunction”.Nick: A disjunction? What the devil is a disjunction?Stylist: Your hair does not match you.Nick: This is utter nonsense. However, I’d like to hear how you’d solve this so-called problem.Stylist: Your character is artistic, imaginative. But your hair is dull. I can correct that imbalance in seconds.Nick: Okay, let me see what can you do about the…uh…disjunction, as you call it. Stylist: We’re going to use scissors to create peaks, which we’ll keep in place with a liberal helping of gel….This tuft in the back we’ll braid into a pigtail. Now, it’s the new you!Nick: I love it. It’s just like me: imaginative and artistic. Now what are you doing?What’s wrong? Don’t you see harmony in my new hairstyle?Stylist:Something’s preventing your hairstyle from being a true fashionablestatement.Nick: For heaven’s sake, tell me what’s missing.Stylist: Streaks. By putting in a few yellow streaks in your hair, it will become a work of art. Streaking will cost you more, but…Nick: Do it. Forget the cost. But, by the way, what is the total getting to be? How much am I paying to avoid disjunction? Stylist: That’s…$135. Sir? Sir, are you all right? Oh, he fainted.1.When the stylist mentions $60, what does the customer say?2.What does the stylist think about the customer’s hairstyle?3.What will the stylist do with the customer’s hair?4.What will streaking do to the man’s hair according to the stylist?5.What is the passage mainly about?Keys: 1C.A 3.D4.B 5.ATask 2: Is it true beauty?ScriptJohn:There goes Camilla. She looks gorgeous today, doesn’t she? Her skin is as smooth as a baby’s bottom. Her lips are a perfect Cupid’s bow. She must have dozens of admirers.Becky: I wonder what she looks like without all makeup. She must out it with a spoon.It’s like a mask. I don’t understand what men find so attractive about her. John: Do I detect a hint of jealousy?Becky: She has nothing for me to be jealous about.John: I’ll be you believe in those saying like: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Becky: True beauty comes from within.Natural materials should be enough to bring it out.John: But do you always stick to those rules? When I went past your apartment last night, I saw you in the kitchen with some green substance smeared all your face.Becky: They were cucumbers. They’re natural healers of the skin. Haven’t you heard people say on TV that they soften the skin, wipe out the roughness, and buildstrength and resilience?John: Yeah, yeah, yeah! They wipe out lines and age signs. Blah, blah, blah! See, I can even recite that advertisement. Becky: You’ve learned a lot, haven’t you?John: Since you can keep your skin so young-looking and maintain your figure so well, you might as well as write a book on beauty secrets.Becky: Don’t pull my leg. Anyway, you’d do well to try the cucumber treatment on yourself. Put some cucumber slice on your head. At least they’ll keep thatbald spot from shining so brightly. Keys: FTFTFTask 3Keys：1、She chose two colors, then built her wardrobe around them.2、She has a pair of black dress slacks, with black shoes to match. If she wears that with her turquoise silk blouse and a matching necklace and earrings, she will look dressed up.3、If she wears a T-shirt with the black dress slacks, she is more casual.4、If she brings a pashmina, or another dress scarf, she can dress up the T-shirt into casual chic.5、Her suitcase will be nearly empty, with lots of room for shopping.。
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15)light upto light (a cigarette); to start smoking点烟；开始吸烟
16)class … as …to regard … as belonging to a particular class or type把……看作……
3)ban v. to forbid, esp. by law禁止
4)Implementation n. carrying out or putting into practice实施，执行
5)Designate v. to choose for a particular purpose指定
6)nicotine n. an addictive substance contained in tobacco尼古丁
•Once you become addicted to smoking, it will be hard for you to quit / give up / kick the habit.
•In my opinion, smoking should be prohibited / should at least be partially banned in all public places / enclosed areas like elevators and air-conditioned offices, restaurants and cafeterias.
•Smoking is strictly prohibited in warehouses / forests.
•The “No Smoking” sign is usually found on planes / in hospitals.
•As people become more and more aware of the danger of passive smoking, smokers may find very few places left where they can light up / may have to go out into the street to smoke.
5.What troubles can a smoker have if he works in a nonsmoking environment?
6.What do you suggest we should do to create a smoke-free working environment?
•Smoking is known as a fatal cause of lung cancer.
•Smoking is also found to be related to / connected with / associated with / linked to other types of cancer.
•Smoking is not only a waste of money but is also a danger to one’s health.
•Studies show that cigarette smokers are much more likely to die from a heart attack than nonsmokers.
•Non-smokers in many countries are appealing for the prohibition of smoking in public places.
•Thanks to the efforts of anti-smoking groups, manufacturers have been forced to put a warning on every packet of cigarettes.
•You run a greater risk if you are a chain smoker / if you smoke to excess / if you smoke 20 cigarettes a day.
•Smoking is dangerous not only to the smokers themselves but also to the non-smokers around them.
•Passive smoking / Inhaling secondhand smoke can also cause lung cancer.
•Cigarette smoke fouls / pollutes the air of an enclosed area / air-conditioned room or building.
2.Is smoking also harmful to nonsmokers? In what way?
3.Why do some young people pick up smoking?
4.In what places has smoking already been banned? Are you in favor of this policy or not? Why?
12)bronchitisn. an illness that brings a bad cough and blocks up the nose支气管炎
13)Pneumonian. a serious disease of the lungs with inflammation and difficulty in breathing肺炎
讲稿
New College English（Second Edition）
Listening and Speaking Course 4
全新版大学英语（第二版）听说（四）
学校：江西农业大学
教研室：大学英语第二教研室
教学内容
I.Questions for Discussion
1.How harmful is smoking to smokers?
9)cocainen. a drug originally used for preventing pain in medical operations and now often taken illegally for pleasure, which one can become addicted to可卡因
7)drug n. sth. one takes, esp. as a habit, for pleasure or excitement使人上瘾的毒品，麻醉品
8)cannabis n. a drug produced from Indian hemp, smoked in cigarettes to give a feeling of pleasure which leads to sleepiness大麻
•A smoking-free area for nonsmokers should be created in all public places.
III.Listening Task
A.New Words
1)rooftop n. the roof of a building屋顶
2)dwindle vt. to become smaller or less in number缩小，减少
nguage and Culture Notes
1.Background information
The harmfulness of smoking to health is increasingly being recognized. Research has shown that smoke from the average cigarette contains around 4,000 chemicals, at least 43 of which cause cancer. Its major component, nicotine, is both poisonous and addictive. Recent research has focused on the effects of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)－that is, the effect of tobacco smoke on nonsmokers who must share the same environment with a smoker. It is estimated thatexposure to ETS, which contains all the toxic agents inhaled by a smoker, causes 3,000 cancer deaths and an estimated 40,000 deaths from heart disease per year among nonsmokers in the U.S. alone. Hence, anti-smoking groups around the world are working very hard to try to persuade their governments to ban smoking in all public places.
2. Last Gasp for Smokers
Last chance for smokers to light up（抽最后一口烟）.The title of the passage implies that smokers in theU.S.will ultimately have to quit smoking.
10)heroinn. a powerful drug made from morphine（吗啡）, which the user can quickly become addicted to海洛因