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新世纪大学英语系列教材视听说教程3听力原文

新世纪大学英语系列教材视听说教程3听力原文

Unit 3, Lesson A, 2 Listening,Activity1-5Audio Track 3-3-1A. Listen to Ellie and Lee's conversation. Circle the correct answers Lee: Hi, Ellie.Ellie: Hi, Lee. How are you?Lee: Good. Hey there. Brandon. He's so cute. And you're such a good mother.Ellie: Thanks. Everyone says. "It's not always easy with your first child." You know, I agree with them.Lee: How old is he now?Ellie: He just turned two a month ago.Lee: Oh, no… The "terrible twos." Right?Ellie: Yep. It s so e xhausting… for both of us!Lee: Does he throw things around? And cry a lot more?Ellie: Yes, exactly. Sometimes he hits me. I don't know. He was so well-behaved before.Lee: It happens to most babies. They turn two and their personality changes.Ellie: It sounds like you have some experience with "the terrible twos."Lee: I certainly do. My children are five and eleven now. but I still remember when they were young.Ellie: What can I do?Lee: Well, remember that it will pass… it won't last forever. Try to be patient.Audio Track 3-3-2B. Listen again. Cricle…Audio Track 3-3-3A. Mandy is working…Audio Track 3-3-4B. Listen again. Check…Audio Track 3-3-5A.Listen to Mike…Audio Track 3-3-6B.Listen to Kaithlyn’s…Audio Track 3-3-7A.Listen to a passage…Audio Track 3-3-8B.Now listen…Audio Track 3-3-9B. Listen to the…Audio Track 3-3-10 C.Listen to the…Audio Track 3-3-11 D.Listen to the…Unit 4 Lesson A, 2 Listening,Activity1-5Audio Track 3-4-2A. Listen and circle the best headline for the news story you hear. Female Newscaster(F): Well, Jim, our next story is a strange one, isn't it?Male Newscaster (M): Yes, Irene, it sure is. It surprised everyone. Almost 200 people on a two-week holiday trip to Saint Martin became sick. They're calling it the "holidav cruise disease."F:It sounds scary. What caused it?M: The doctors aren't exactly sure, but they know it was something in the food the passengers ate.F: OK, gwe us the details.M: All right, here's the story: On Friday night, the ship departed around 10 p.m. with 300 passengers on board. By Sunday morning, some people reported feeling lightheaded. They stayed in bed. By that afternoon, more than half of the passengers had severe indigestion. Some of them got very sick. We spoke to one woman about her experience.Woman: Everyone was complaining. My stomach hurt so much I couldn't eat anything. It was really terrible!F: What's the situation now?M: Well, the ship had to return home on Monday---- after only two and a half days at sea---- and most of the passengers went straight to the hospital then.F: How are they doing now?M: They're exhausted---- many haven't slept for 48 hours---- but they’re doing fine.F: That's good news. It's too bad they couldn't enjoy their vacation. M: Yes, it is. And that’s the next problem. T he passengers are asking for their money back, but the company doesn't want to refund the full amount.F: What's going to happen then?M: Nobody knows. I'll keep following the story, though, and I'll have more details for you tomorrow.Audio Track 3-4-3B. Listen again. Put the events in the order that they happened. Audio Track 3-4-4C. Listen again and complete the summary with information you hear.Audio Track 3-4-5A. Listen. What is Bill…Audio Track 3-4-6B. Listen again. Check…Audio Track 3-4-7C. Listen again and answer the questions.Audio Track 3-4-8A. Listen to the conversation and choose the picture…Audio Track 3-4-9B. Listen to another person giving…Audio Track 3-4-10A. Listen to the health talk…Audio Track 3-4-11B. Listen again. According to …Audio Track 3-4-12A.Listen to the passage about…Audio Track 3-4-13B.Listen again. Then…。

新世纪大学英语系列教材视听说教程Unit3听力原文

新世纪大学英语系列教材视听说教程Unit3听力原文

Unit 3, Lesson A, 2 Listening,Activity1-5Audio Track 3-3-1A. Listen to Ellie and Lee's conversation. Circle the correct answers Lee: Hi, Ellie.Ellie: Hi, Lee. How are you?Lee: Good. Hey there. Brandon. He's so cute. And you're such a good mother.Ellie: Thanks. Everyone says. "It's not always easy with your first child." You know, I agree with them.Lee: How old is he now?Ellie: He just turned two a month ago.Lee: Oh, no… The "terrible twos." Right?Ellie: Yep. It s so exhausting… for both of us!Lee: Does he throw things around? And cry a lot more?Ellie: Yes, exactly. Sometimes he hits me. I don't know. He was so well-behaved before.Lee: It happens to most babies. They turn two and their personality changes.Ellie: It sounds like you have some experience with "the terrible twos."Lee: I certainly do. My children are five and eleven now. but I still remember when they were young.Ellie: What can I do?Lee: Well, remember that it will pass… it won't last forever. Try to be patient.Audio Track 3-3-2B. Listen again. Cricle…Audio Track 3-3-3A. Mandy is working…Audio Track 3-3-4B. Listen again. Check…Audio Track 3-3-5A.Listen to Mike…Audio Track 3-3-6B.Listen to Kaithlyn’s…Audio Track 3-3-7A.Listen to a passage…Audio Track 3-3-8B.Now listen…Audio Track 3-3-9B. Listen to the…Audio Track 3-3-10 C.Listen to the…Audio Track 3-3-11 D.Listen to the…Unit 4 Lesson A, 2 Listening,Activity1-5Audio Track 3-4-2A. Listen and circle the best headline for the news story you hear. Female Newscaster(F): Well, Jim, our next story is a strange one, isn't it?Male Newscaster (M): Yes, Irene, it sure is. It surprised everyone. Almost 200 people on a two-week holiday trip to Saint Martin became sick. They're calling it the "holidav cruise disease."F:It sounds scary. What caused it?M: The doctors aren't exactly sure, but they know it was something in the food the passengers ate.F: OK, gwe us the details.M: All right, here's the story: On Friday night, the ship departed around 10 p.m. with 300 passengers on board. By Sunday morning, some people reported feeling lightheaded. They stayed in bed. By that afternoon, more than half of the passengers had severe indigestion. Some of them got very sick. We spoke to one woman about her experience.Woman: Everyone was complaining. My stomach hurt so much I couldn't eat anything. It was really terrible!F: What's the situation now?M: Well, the ship had to return home on Monday---- after only two and a half days at sea---- and most of the passengers went straight to the hospital then.F: How are they doing now?M: They're exhausted---- many haven't slept for 48 hours---- but they’re doing fine.F: That's good news. It's too bad they couldn't enjoy their vacation. M: Yes, it is. And that’s the next problem. The passengers are asking for their money back, but the company doesn't want to refund the full amount.F: What's going to happen then?M: Nobody knows. I'll keep following the story, though, and I'll have more details for you tomorrow.Audio Track 3-4-3B. Listen again. Put the events in the order that they happened. Audio Track 3-4-4C. Listen again and complete the summary with information you hear.Audio Track 3-4-5A. Listen. What is Bill…Audio Track 3-4-6B. Listen again. Check…Audio Track 3-4-7C. Listen again and answer the questions.Audio Track 3-4-8A. Listen to the conversation and choose the picture…Audio Track 3-4-9B. Listen to another person giving…Audio Track 3-4-10A. Listen to the health talk…Audio Track 3-4-11B. Listen again. According to …Audio Track 3-4-12A.Listen to the passage about…Audio Track 3-4-13B.Listen again. Then…。

新世纪大学英语视听说3听力原文unit

新世纪大学英语视听说3听力原文unit

Unit 5 Student LifeListeningAudio Track 3-5-1A: You’re majoring in international business law, is that correct?B: That’s correct.A: And what made you choose this university?B: Well, I want to be a lawyer and this university has one of the most respected law departments in the country. It was an easy choice. What about you?A: My major is international business. I researched several universities but decided on this one because it has strong links with many multinational businesses. I hope that will help when I graduate and start looking for jobs.B: How did you find the application process?A: Well, I had to take an entrance examination, of course. Then, I submitted an application form along with my official high school transcripts and a letter of recommendation.B: And did you get accepted immediately?A: No, I had to attend an interview. I remember I was very nervous.B: It was exactly the same for me. But we must have interviewed well as we’re here now. Audio Track 3-5-2/Audio Track 3-5-3C=Counselor, K=KaiC: Hello, Kai. Have a seat.K: Hi, Ms. Danielson.C: How’s it going? Are you excited about graduating?K: I guess so. But there’s so much to do between now and then.C: Well, let’s talk about that … Let me check your file here. So, what’s new? Have you researched any colleges or universities?K: Well, I researched three … like you told me to.C: Good, good. Which ones?K: Let’s see … California State University, Harvard University, and City College.C: And?K: Well, I applied to two: Harvard and City College. Cal State is just too far away.C: Sounds like you’ve been thinking about this seriously. That’s good.K: Yep.C: Any news yet?K: Well, I got accepted to City College. I haven’t heard anything from Harvard. I probably won’t get accepted there.C: Why do you say that?K: You know … it’s so competitive. I don’t think my grades are good enough.C: Well, let’s wait and see.K: I’ll probably go to City College. My brother went there. I visited the campus and I like it.Audio Track 3-5-4/Audio Track 3-5-5Lucia: And finally today, we have a report about graduating seniors. Jason Kim is standing by. …Jason, are you there?Jason: Hi, Lucia.Lucia: The Metro Times newspaper asked college seniors, “What are you going to do after you graduate?”Jason: That’s right, Lucia. The students gave some surprising answers, too.Lucia: For example …?Jason: Well, more than 50 percent of the students say that they aren’t going to start a new job right away.Lucia: Well, what are their future plans?Jason: Let’s ask some of them. … Excuse me.Mizuki: Yes?Jason: I’m Jason Kim from XCA-TV. Your name, please?Mizuki: Mizuki.Jason: And what are you studying?Mizuki: Art.Jason: OK, Mizuki, what are you going to do after you graduate?Mizuki: I don’t know. I’ll probably just chill out for a while.Jason: Chill out?Mizuki: You know, relax.Jason: OK, Mizuki. Thanks for your comments. … Hello, I’m Jason Kim and we’re doing a live report. What’s your name and major?Robert: My name is Robert and I’m studying law.Jason: What are you going to do after you graduate?Robert: I don’t know … maybe I’ll take a long trip.Jason: What about a job?Robert: Work? Maybe one of these days. But first I’d like to take a trip.Jason: Thank you, Robert, and good luck. Well, that’s all for now. This has been Jason Kim, with my report on college seniors. Now, back to you, Lucia …Audio Track 3-5-61. Hi, I’m Eduardo. I got accepted to college recently. Since the school i s just in my neighborhood, I’m going to live at home. I will not apply for a scholarship because it is too hard to get it. I think I’ll be able to support myself by working part-time. In my view, money is veryimportant though it is not everything.So most probably I’ll study business. I hope I can make it big af ter graduation.2. I’m Jill. I’m going to join a sorority. I want to make more friends of the same sex. I think that women should be united and should always help each other. I’m going to do volunteer work in my spare time to help those elderly ladies in the community with their errands. I’m not going to a large university since I can’t afford it.3. I’m Max and this is Sara. We love each other. We’re not going to live in student housing. We plan to live in a medium-size apartment not far away from the u niversity. We’re going to study together and work part-time.Audio Track 3-5-7I’m Mary and I’m twenty. I’m studying Lifelong Education at the University of Tokyo. I think it’s important for everyone to keep learning all their lives. That’s why I chose t o major in Lifelong Education. Personally, I’m planning to further my education in an American university after graduation. So right now, I’m taking an English class. I want to improve my English. I’m working part-time at a video store because I need to save money for my studies abroad.I have a boyfriend and he wants to go and study in the United States too. We have similar interests and personalities. I’m going to get married and live in a house by the ocean. Sooner or later, I’ll have my own children. I will most probably stay at home to be a full-time mother before my children are sixteen years old. To witness their growth would be the most valuable thing in my life.Audio Track 3-5-8/Audio Track 3-5-9New graduates talk about the futureAfter the City College graduation ceremony yesterday, we talked to three students about their plans and their dreams.Here is what Jameela Brown had to say about her future:I worked so hard for four years. I need a break now! I majored in biology and chemistry, and I hada summer job in a day care center. I’m going to take a year off before I start medical school. My plan is to travel and do volunteer work in West Africa. I’ll be a doctor someday but I’m not sure what kind of doctor I’ll be.Jennie Min talked about her plans:I studied business, and it was easy for me to find a job. Next month I’ll move to New York to start work at Giant Corporation. But I don’t really want to spend my whole life working for a company.I hope I can start my own business. Maybe something with food. I love cooking! In college, I cooked dinner for my roommates every night.Shane Peterson told us about his big dream:Wow! Four years really went fast. I can’t believe it’s graduation day! My major was computer science, but I spent all my free time playing music. I played guitar in two different bands. I also play electronic music, using computers. I have job interviews with three software companies nextweek. I’m not worried about getting a job, but I really want to play music, too. That’s my biggest dream.Audio Track 3-5-10/Audio Track 3-5-11Interviewer: We now have a winner! Stephanie Lee from Vancouver, Canada answered our questions and won the top prize: She will be our youth travel reporter in Europe! She’s going to travel for three months and write about her experiences for our website. Do you have any international travel experience?Stephanie: Yes, I do. Two years ago, I spent the summer in Hong Kong, China. I stayed with my grandmother and worked in the family business. I also visited Africa last year.Interviewer: What do your travel experiences tell us about you?Stephanie: I stayed in Hong Kong for about two months. I think that shows I can stay away from home for a long time. I don’t get homesick at all. In Africa, I went to Tanzania. The highlight was climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. It’s the highest mountain in Africa. The climb was very hard. Two people turned back before they reached the top. I made it all the way! Once I start something, I never give up.Interviewer: This jo b gives you a digital camera and pays your travel expenses. It doesn’t pay a salary. How will you get your spending money?Stephanie: I had a part-time job in a restaurant. I had worked there for two years. Fortunately, I saved a lot of money, so I won’t have to worry about money for my trip to Europe. Interviewer: Why should we choose you?Stephanie: Because I love to travel! I’m a hard worker and will have no trouble filing reports on time — and I have a lot of energy!Speaking & CommunicationAudio Track 3-5-121. I’m gonna apply to three colleges.2. He’s gonna clean the house next week.3. We’re gonna study together for the big exam.4. They’re not gonna finish in time.Audio Track 3-5-131. I’m not gonna meet them before 3:00.2. We’re not go nna take a vacation this summer.3. She’s gonna call us tomorrow.4. He’s not gonna attend Harvard University.Audio Track 3-5-14Hans: Hi, Tom. What’s new?Tom: Well, I’m going to start at a new high school this fall.Hans: Which one?Tom: Essex Academy. It’s a boarding school. It’s a five-hour drive from my parents’ house. Hans: Does boarding school mean you live there? On campus?Tom: Exactly.Hans: That sounds awesome!Tom: Yeah. I think it’s going to be cool.Audio Track 3-5-15A: I study hard and get good grades. I’m usually on the honor roll.B: What does honor roll mean?A: It’s a special list for students with very good grades.B: Oh, I see. Well, I like study hall. I can do my homework and prepare for exams.A: I don't understand. What do you mean by study hall?B: It’s a time that is reserved for quiet study.Audio Track 3-5-16A: Are you free at noon tomorrow?B: No, I’m not. I’m going to eat lunch with my friends then. How about 2:00 p.m.?A: Sorry, but that doesn’t suit me. I’m going to ge t a flu shot at 2:15.B: Oh, really?A: Yeah. The doctor strongly advised me to do it.B: Then how about 7:30 p.m.?A: That’s all right for me. See you then.Video CourseVideo Track 3-5-1Agnes: After I finish my Ph.D. I would like to go back to Senegal and start my own business in agriculture.Brad: After I graduate I will move to Washington, D.C., to work for National Geographic. Calum: After I graduate I’d like to have a good job that pays a lot of money, and to travel and see the world.Dave: After I graduate from college I will go to graduate school and I’m going to study art. Alex: After graduation I plan to find a good job. I also plan to start a family and buy a house. Julianna: I want to start my own business, an import-export business.Alejandra: My students work very hard and get good grades to get into university.After finishing their degrees in the United States they will go home and either work with their families or open a business.Video Track 3-5-2Dave: Five years from now I will still be studying and I don’t know where I’m going to live. Calvin: I’d like to become a lawyer and I’d like to specialize in cyberlaw. I think cyberlaw will be pretty big within five, six years or so.Woo Sung: I’ll probably be married. I want about thre e kids, a dog, my own house, and a job that I enjoy. And you know most of all I just want to be … just I guess … enjoy my life.Video Track 3-5-3Mike: Do you think he was accepted?Sun-hee: I don’t know …Mike: Any news from Harvard?Sun-hee: He was rejected. He also applied to the University of Southern California, and they didn’t accept him either. It’s too bad. He studied so hard in film school. And he got really good grades …Mike: I know. And he researched all those schools and applied for all those scholarships … I hope he gets in. Hey, do you know what he’s going to do if he doesn’t get into grad school?Sun-hee: No, what?Mike: He’s going to hit the road.Sun-hee: I don’t understand. What do you mean?Mike: He’s going to buy a nice camera and travel around Europe taking photos for his brother’s website.Sun-hee: Now that would be an experience, but it’ll be sad if he goes.Mike: He’ll get in … I just know it!Takeshi: (enters front door) Hi!Sun-hee: Takeshi!Mike: There’s a letter for you from the Columbia graduate school.Sun-hee: (takes letter from Mike) Uh, uh, uh! Now let’s think about this for a moment. What are you going to do if you aren’t accepted?Takeshi: Well, like I said, I’m going to travel around Europe for a while. And then I’ll appl y to graduate school in a few years …and I will get in!Mike: (takes letter from Sun-hee) What will you do if you are accepted?Takeshi: Oh, that’s easy. I’m going to become a film director.Mike: (gives letter to Takeshi) All right then … here. (waits fo r Takeshi to open letter) Well! What are you waiting for? Open it!Takeshi: Here goes … (opens letter)Sun-hee: Well?Mike: Were you accepted?Takeshi: I’m going to grad school!Video Track 3-5-4Mike: Do you think he was accepted?Sun-hee: I don’t know …Mike: Any news from Harvard?Sun-hee: He was rejected. He also applied to the University of Southern California, and they didn’t accept him either. It’s too bad. He studied so hard in film school. And he got really good grades …Mike: I know. And he re searched all those schools and applied for all those scholarships … I hope he gets in. Hey, do you know what he’s going to do if he doesn’t get into grad school?Sun-hee: No, what?Video Track 3-5-5Mike: He’s going to hit the road.Sun-hee: I don’t u nderstand. What do you mean?Mike: He’s going to buy a nice camera and travel around Europe taking photos for his brother’s website.Sun-hee: Now that would be an experience, but it’ll be sad if he goes.Mike: He’ll get in … I just know it!Takeshi: (enters front door) Hi!Sun-hee: Takeshi!Mike: There’s a letter for you from the Columbia graduate school.Video Track 3-5-6Sun-hee: (takes letter from Mike) Uh, uh, uh! Now let’s think about this fo r a moment. What are you going to do if you aren’t acce pted?Takeshi: Well, like I said, I’m going to travel around Europe for a while. And then I’ll apply to graduate school in a few years … and I will get in!Mike: (takes letter from Sun-hee) What will you do if you are accepted?Takeshi: Oh, that’s easy. I’m going to become a film director.Mike: (gives letter to Takeshi) All right then … here. (waits for Takeshi to open letter) Well! What are you waiting for? Open it!Takeshi: Here goes … (opens letter)Sun-hee: Well?Mike: Were you accepted?Takeshi: I’m g oing to grad school!Audio Track 3-5-17Takeshi got a letter from the Columbia Graduate School. While Sun-hee and Mike were waiting for him to come home, they talked about Takeshi’s plans for grad school. Takeshi had applied to several graduate programs, but two schools had already rejected him! Mike said that Takeshi was going to hit the road if he didn’t get accepted. When Takeshi got home, he explained that if he didn’t get accepted he was going to travel for a while and then he would apply to graduate school again. He also said that if he was accepted, he was going to become a film director. Takeshi finally opened the letter — and it was good news! Takeshi was going to go to grad school at Columbia!。

U3 听力教程第三版施心远学生用书答案

U3 听力教程第三版施心远学生用书答案

Unit 3Section One Tactics for ListeningPart 1 PhoneticsStress, Intonation and AccentScriptListen to some short conversations and circle the prominent word or words in the sentence.1. A: Do you want some grapes?B: No, thanks, I don’t like them.2. A: What do you think of Scotland?B: I’ve never been there.3. A: My son’s called David.B: How old is he?4. A: Can I book a table for tonight, please?B: Certainly. How many is it for?A: There’ll be three of them.5. A: Can you get some cornflakes?B: Do you want a large or small packet?A: A small one.Key1. A: a. want b. grapesB: a. like b. them2. A: a. think b. ScotlandB: a. been b. there3. A: a. called b. DavidB: a. old b. he4. A: a. book b. tonightB: a. certainly b. manyA: a. three b. them5. A: a. get b. cornflakesB: a. large or small b. packetA: a. small b. onePart 2 Listening and Note-TakingA TerritoryScriptA. Listen to some sentences and fill in the blanks with the missing words.1. When we talk about a territory, we mean a defended space.2. These signals are important, because they warn the visitor that he is entering a foreigncountry.3. People behave differently when they’re in someone else’s house.4. In public places, people automatically mark out an area of personal space.5. It won’t be next to him or at the other end of the room, but halfway between.B. Listen to a talk about territory. Take notes and complete the following outline.When we talk about a territory, we mean a defended space. Animals have their territories, which they mark out with their personal scent. The scent is their territorial signal. Human beings have other territorial signals. There are three kinds of human territory, marked by different territorial signals.First, there are the Tribal Territories, which in modern terms are known as countries.Countries have a number of territorial signals. The borders are often guarded by soldiers and they usually have customs barriers, flags, and signs. Other signals of the tribal territory are uniforms and national anthems. These signals are important, because they warn the visitor that he is entering a foreign country and, while he is there, he must behave like a visitor.Second, there is the Family Territory, at the center of which is the bedroom. This is usually as far away as possible from the front door. Between the bedroom and the front door are the spaces where visitors are allowed to enter. People behave differently when they’re in someone else’s house. As soon as they come up the driveway or walk through the front door — the first signals of family territory —they are in an area which does not belong to them.They do not feel at home, because it is full of other people’s belongings — from the flowers in the garden to the chairs, tables, carpets, ornaments, and other things in the house. In the same way, when a family goes to the beach or to the park for a picnic, they mark out a small territory with towels, baskets, and other belongings; other families respect this, and try not to sit down right beside them.Finally, there is the Personal Territory. In public places, people automatically mark out an area of personal space. If a man enters a waiting room and sits at one end of a row of chairs, it is possible to predict where the next man will sit. It won’t be next to him or at the other end of the room, but halfway between. In a crowded space like a train, we can’t have much personal territory, so we stand looking straight in front of us with blank faces. We don’t look at or talk to anyone around us.KeyA. 1. When we talk about a territory, we mean a defended space.2. These signals are important, because they warn the visitor that he is entering aforeign country.3. People behave differently when they’re in someone else’s house.4. In public places, people automatically mark out an area of personal space.5. It won’t be next to him or at the other end of the room, but halfway between.B. A TerritoryI. Territory, a defended spaceA. Territory is marked by territorial signals.a. Animals mark out their territories with their personal scent, their territorialsignals.b. Human beings have three kinds of human territory, marked by differentterritorial signals.II. Three kinds of human territoryA. Tribal Territories or countriesa. Countries have a number of territorial signals.1. The borders, guarded by soldiers, with customs barriers, flags, and signs2. Uniforms and national anthemsB. Family Territorya. Family Territory signals1. The front door2. The drivewayb. When a family goes to the beach or to the park for a picnic, they mark out asmall territory with towels, baskets, and other belongings.C. Personal Territorya. In public places, people automatically mark out an area of personal space.b. In a crowded space, we stand looking straight in front of us with blank faces. Section Two Listening ComprehensionPart 1 Sentence IdentificationScriptIdentify each sentence as simple (S), compound (CP), complex (CPL) or compound-complex (C-C). You will hear each sentence twice. Write the corresponding letter(s) in the space provided.1. Surely you remember the last movie we saw together.2. A perfectionist about everything, his aunt Beatrice had made him painfully aware ofhis shortcomings.3. She felt a momentary glimmer of satisfaction, but this soon faded to a feeling ofshame when she saw the hurt look on Alec’s face.4. There will still be difficulties, but they can be overcome.5. Planting annuals gives a good temporary show, but it is also no way to construct apermanent garden.Key1. CPL2. S3. C-C4. CP5. CPPart 2 DialoguesDialogue 1 Credit CardScriptListen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to each of the questions you will hear.A: I, recently touring around America, found there was a chap I was with ... He ... we were booked in by an American organization into a hotel, paid for by them,but theywould not let him go through the lobby to his room unless they had a credit cardnumber to prove that he was a human being that was trustworthy. (Right, right.) Inother words we’ve got to the stage now with credit cards,however friendly youlook, however wealthy you look, or however nice you look ... (That’s right, itdoesn’t matter, they just want to see that number.) Excus e me,where is your creditcard?B: Because you know you can’t rent a major automobile in the States, you know, you can’t rent without, without using a credit card, you can’t, you know like you weresaying, go into a hotel?A: I think that what’s underne ath that is the socie ty in which you’re only good if you have numbers attached to you, (Mm.) that are computerised, (Yeah.) and can traceyou, and everybody’s insured against everybody else (Yeah.) and …that side ofcredit I find rather upsetting.B: It’s kind of ugly, isn’t it?A: Like a lot of people, it’s a great facility, if you’re disciplined with it.Questions:1. Why was one man stopped at the lobby of the hotel by the hotel staff?2. Why is having a credit card so important?3. In what way does one speaker consider a credit card upsetting?B. Listen to an extract from the dialogue and complete the following sentences withthe missing words.A: I think that what’s underneath that is the society in which you’re only good if you have numbers attached to you, (Mm.) that are computerised, (Yeah.) and can traceyou, and everybody’s insured against everybody else (Yeah.) and …that side ofcredit I find rather upsetting.B: It’s kind of ugly, isn’t it?A: Like a lot of people, it’s a great facility, if you’re disciplined with it.KeyA. 1. D 2. D 3. CB. A: I think that what’s underneath that is the society in which you’re only good if youhave numbers attached to you, (Mm.) that are computerised, (Yeah.) and can traceyou, and e verybody’s insured against everybody else(Yeah.) and … that side ofcredit I find rather upsetting.B: It’s kind of ugly, isn’t it?A: Like a lot of people, it’s a great facility, if you’re disciplined with it.Dialogue 2 Card InsurancesScriptListen to the dialogue and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).A: I’ll tell you about one awful experience that h appened to me, erm, I took out, erm … one of these card insurances that cover a ll your cards (Mm.) should yourcards be stolen and I had my handbag snatched* in a store and immediately got thestore security, who were very quick, got me into their office and we phoned all ofthe credit cards that I had on me, within ten minutes.B: Which is what they tell you to do?A: Yeah. When, I suppose by the time we’d got to all of them it w as about half an hour after the bag had been snatched. Got up to the top floor of the office, started ringinground, and the whole thing was done within half an hour. Erm, when the bag wassnatched it went through apparently a chain of people, out of the store, and it wenttwo miles away and they managed to ... three different people had spent over£2,000 on four of my cards …B: But you’re only liable* for the first 50.A: I wasn’t liable for any of it. Because thank goodness I had this insurance.B: None of it. Yeah.A: But...B: Touch wood* quick. That was …A: ... They’d spent it within twe nty minutes of stealing.B: That’s incredible, isn’t it?A: And the thing that absolutely horrified me was I was close to limits on two of the cards, the ones that I do clear every month. (Mm — mm.) I was close to the limitI’m allowed on those, and they, both of those cards they went into banks, said theywere me, and got (No!) well over what the top limit would have been.B: Really! Well it just goes to show, you could walk into a bank and get more than you could possibly ever pay off*!A: I couldn’t probably, because I go in, and they say, “No, you’ve spent it all already!”B: Right, right.Key1. One insurance covers the loss of one particular credit card.2. The woman lost her credit cards because she left her handbag in a store.3. She telephoned all the credit card companies about the stolen cards within tenminutes.4. A chain of people were involved in the robbery.5. Usually there is a 50-pound-limit of overdraft on each card.6. The speaker usually clears some cards every month.7. The thief spent more than what the speaker had in her cards.8. If the police cannot find the thieves, the speaker will probably have to pay off. Part 3 PassageCredit CardsScriptB. Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions you willhear.The system of bank credit cards operates in much the same way as a store credit account except that the holder is not restricted to making purchases in one place.Cards can be presented at any place where the bank card sign is displayed, and that could be at a shop, a service station, a hotel, a restaurant or in fact at all kinds of businesses.The sales assistant imprints the card details onto a sales voucher* which the customer signs, and the card is then returned to the customer. Each month the bank sends the holder a credit card statement setting out where purchases were made and totalling what is owing. A payment has to be made within 25 days of the date of the statement, but not necessarily the full amount. If the customer pays in full within this time the use of the card does not cost anything. But if he decides to pay only the minimum repayment shown on the statement —£5 or 5% of the outstanding* balance*, whichever is the greater — he automatically chooses to use th e system’s extended repayment facility. The re maining balance is then carried forward and attracts interest at the rate of 2.25% per month.Bank credit cards are more versatile than store credit accounts in that they also enable people to obtain cash. Any bank displaying the bank card sign will arrange a cash advance* for a card holder, whether or not he is one of their own customers. For money drawn in this way the bank makes a charge at the rate of 2.25% a month, calculated daily from the day the advance is obtained. Details of cash advances appear on the monthly bank card statement.The bank credit card system operates entirely separately from cheque accounts, but nevertheless it is a customer’s previous relation ship with his bank that is used as a guide to the amount of credit he will be extended. When a card is issued, a personal credit limit is imposed indicating the maximum that can be owing at any one time. This is confidential* between customer and bank and does not appear on the card.Questions:1. In what way does a bank credit card differ from a store credit account?2. Where can you use bank credit cards?3. When making payments what should a customer do after the sales assistant imprintsthe card details onto a sales voucher?4. After receiving a credit card statement, within how many days does the holder have topay?5. When is the system’s extended repayment fac ility automatically used by thecustomer?6. What can a bank credit card holder get at any bank displaying the bank card sign?7. How much does the bank charge for the advance?8. What will decide the extension of a customer’s amount of credit?C. Listen to the passage again and discuss the following questions.KeyA. The system of bank credit cards operates in much the same way as a store credit accountexcept that the holder is not restricted to making purchases in one place. Bank credit cards can be presented at any place where the bank card sign is displayed and in fact at all kinds of businesses. Bank credit cards also enable people to obtain cash.B. 1. A 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. D 6. D 7. B 8. BC. 1. Bank credit cards can be presented at any place where the bank card sign is displayed,e.g. at a shop, a service station, a hotel, a restaurant, etc.2. Each month the bank sends the holder a credit card statement setting out wherepurchases were made and totalling what is owing.3. The customer can pay in full within 25 days of the date of the statement or he can payonly the minimum repayment shown on the statement.4. Because they also enable people to obtain cash.5. When a card is issued, a personal credit limit is imposed indicating the maximum thatcan be owing at any one time.D. 1. Bank credit cards are more versatile than store credit accounts in that they also enablepeople to obtain cash.2. When a card is issued, a personal credit limit is imposed indicating the maximum thatcan be owing at any one time.Part 4 NewsNews item 1 Wealth GapScriptA. Listen to the news item. Fill in the blanks with the number you have heard andanswer the questions. Then give a brief summary about the news item.A report from the nonprofit group Oxfam says the richest one percent of people in theworld will have a majority of the wealth on the planet in 2016. The report was released Monday ahead of the annual World Economic Forum meeting this week in Davos, Switzerland.The global wealth of the richest people on Earth climbed to 48 percent in 2014. That has increased from 44 percent in 2009. It is likely to pass 50 percent in 2016. The report said the80 wealthiest people in the world own $1.9 trillion. That is nearly the same amount shared bythe 3.5 billion people at the bottom half of the world’s income scale.Oxfam is asking governments around the world to deal with a number of issues of inequality. The organization is calling on governments to prevent companies and rich individuals from avoiding taxes. It is asking governments to shift taxes from labor and consumption to wealth and income.One proposal is to invest in free public services such as healthcare and education. The organization also wants governments to introduce minimum wages for workers, equal pay for women, universal* childcare and elderly care services.B. Listen to the news item again and complete the following sentences.KeyA. 1. In 2009, the global wealth of the richest people throughout the world was 44 percentand that climbed to 48 percent in 2014. It may pass 50 percent in 2016.2. 80 wealthiest people in the world own $1.9 trillion which is almost the same amountof the world’s income shared by 3.5 billion people at the bottom.1. Oxfam is asking governments around the world to deal with a number of issues ofinequality. It also is asking governments to shift taxes from labor and consumption towealth and income.2. The organization is calling on governments to prevent companies and rich individualsfrom avoiding taxes.3. It proposes that governments should invest in free public services such as healthcareand education.This news item is about a report showing one percent of people worldwide own most ofthe world’s wealth.B. 1. Oxfam, a non-profit group, released a report before the annual World EconomicForum meeting in Davos, Switzerland.2. According to the report, in 2016, one percent of richest people in the world own amajority of the wealth on Earth.3. Oxfam wants governments to introduce minimum wages for workers, equal pay forwomen, universal childcare and elderly care services.C. 1. The report said the 80 wealthiest people in the world own $1.9 trillion. That is nearlythe same amount shared by the 3.5 billion people at the bottom half of the world’sincome scale.2. The organization is calling on governments to prevent companies and rich individualsfrom avoiding taxes.News item 2 Britain’s Longest Serving RulerScriptA. Listen to the news item and decide whether the following statements are true (T) orfalse (F). Then give a brief summary about the news item.Queen Elizabeth II is set to reach an important milestone* this week —becoming Britain’s longest-ruling head of state.Queen Elizabeth has worked with 12 British prime ministers, from Winston Churchill to David Cameron. At age 89, she continues to travel and attend official events.Elizabeth came to power after the death of her father, King George VI, on February 6, 1952. At the time, she was only 25 years old. She officially became queen in June of 1953.The queen is part of the last generation of Britai n’s royal family to be educated at home.The Associated Press reports that she is the first British ruler to have sent an email (1976) or use Twitter, the social networking service (2014).British officials say Queen Elizabeth wants the record-setting occasion to be a quiet event and that the day will be “busin ess as u sual”. The Queen is expected to leave her private home at Balmoral, Scotland to open the new Scottish Borders Railway. She will also take a steam train ride on the new railway from Edinburgh with her husband, Prince Philip.B. Listen to the news item again and complete the following sentences.KeyA. 1. Queen Elizabeth came to power after the death of her father, King George V, onFebruary 6, 1952.2. At the age 25, she officially became Queen of the United Kingdom.3. Queen Elizabeth has worked with 12 British prime ministers, from WinstonChurchill to David Cameron.4. She is the first British ruler to have sent an email or use Twitter.5. She is the last generation of Britain’s royal family to be educated at home.6. The Queen expects to open the new Scottish Borders Railway and take a steamtrain ride on the new railway from Edinburgh with her husband, Prince Philip.This news item is about Queen Elizabeth II becoming Britain’s Longest Serving Ruler.B. 1. Queen Elizabeth II reaches an important milestone this week — becoming Britain’slongest-ruling head of state.2. The Queen wants the record-setting occasion to be a quiet event and that the day willbe “business as usual”.C.British officials say Queen Elizabeth wants the record-setting occasion to be a quietevent and that the day will be “business as usual”.Section Three Oral WorkRetellingMother and DaughterScriptListen to a story and then retell it in your own words. You will hear the story only once. You can write down some key words and phrases.Ten year old Anja Lea did not want to wash the dishes. She and her mother were arguing.The mother was threatening her and bribing her. I asked Anja Lea how much she felt understood by her mother about why she did not want to do the washing up. Here is a copy of our dialogue.“Okay, so Mom wants you to do the dishes and y ou don’t want to. Plus Mom said she isn’t going to take you to school until you do them? Is that right so far?”“Yes.”“Okay, so you are probably feeling forced ...?”“Yes.”“And punished ...?”“Yes.”“And threatened ...?”“Yes.”“Okay. And how much do you feel understood by your mom? From 0-10?”“Zero!”I then asked Anja Lea to explain why she didn’t want to do the dishes. The more shetalked and the more I listened, the more she felt understood. Somewhere along the way, she started washing the dishes without any more arguments or protest! In a few minutes I asked her how much she felt understood by me. She said 8. I asked her what else she wanted me to understand. When she told me, I checked again to see how much she felt understood. This time it was a perfect 10 and the dishes were finished too!But that is not the end of this story. When she was in the car on the way to school Anja Lea voluntarily apologized to her mother for giving her such a hard time. The mother apologized in return, they both accepted the other’s apology and then shared a few tears and a loving hug.Section Four Supplementary ExercisesPart 1 PassageYour Legal Rights in the SalesScriptA. Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions you willhear.Just who is doing the favour for whom in the sales? Are the shops really giving us shoppers a chance to buy bargains? Or are we just helping them to clear their shelves twice a year to make way for new lines* —buying up* the rubbish they would otherwise throw away?In most sales there is a bit of both. Some bargains are more genuine than others. Some price claims are true, while others are misleading or plain false.If the sale notice says “Coats — reduced from £30 to £10”, it should, by law, be true.The rules are that, unless a shop says otherwise, the coats must have been on sale at the higher price for at least 28 consecutive days in the previous six months. They can, however, get around it by saying “Last week £30. Now £10.”Be a bit suspicious about a ticket which just sa ys “Sale price £5.” It may mean the goods are specially bought in for the sale and does not necessarily indicate any reduction.And there is nothing to prevent the shopkeeper boasting: “Worth £50, only £20” or even “Normally £300, only £150.”Another practice which is frowned upon, though not illegal, is an imprecise offer, like “Up to £10 off latest models.” It give s no clear idea of how much you have to spend or exactly what you have to buy to benefit.If you see a price claim you do not believe or feel to be misleading, you can complain to the local Trading Standards Office — the town hall will put you in touch.If you see a notice saying “No refunds on sales goods,” ignore it, but don’t forget it. It is illegal for shops to say this and you should report it to the Trading Standards Officer. He can order the signs to be removed.Sale or no sale, nothing can remove your right to get your money back if the goods arefaulty. If on the other hand, you just change your mind about something you buy in the sale, the shop does not have to give you anything back.Goods labelled “seconds” have their own pecul iar problems. You cannot expect something described as “seconds” to be perfect in every way, but the shop has no right to sell you anything that is not fit for the purpose for which it was made.A “slightly imperfect” kettle should still boi l water and you can demand your moneyback if it doesn’t. So take your spectacles with you and never be afraid to ask what is substandard about the thing you are about to buy.Questions:1. Who will most sales benefit?2. What is not true about the goods labelled as “Sale price £5”?3. Wh at can a customer know from a sales notice which says “Up to £10 off latestmodels”?4. What is illegal for shops to say?5. When can a customer claim his money back?6. What cannot a customer expect of something described as “seconds”?7. What should a cu stomer ask about a “seconds” he is about to buy?8. What can a customer claim if the goods are faulty?B. Listen to the passage again and discuss the following questions.KeyA. 1. C 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. D 6. C 7. B 8. DB. 1. In most sales, some bargains are more genuine than others and some price claims aretrue, while others are misleading or plain false.2. Because they want to make way for new lines.3. The shopkeepers’ boasting, like “Worth £50, only £20” or even “Normally £300, only£150;” and an imprecise offer, like “Up to £10 off latest models.”4. The shop has no right to sell you anything that is not fit for the purpose for which itwas made.5. You can’t get a refund when you just change your mind about the things you buy inthe sale.Part 2 VideoSlew of New Products Unveiled at Consumer Electronics ShowScriptWatch the video film and answer the questions.At the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, you can find just about anything.Automobile enthusiasts are in luck this year.Renault revealed an electric race car. Audi unveiled a self-driving A7 — these cars park themselves. Last year, the technology needed for their driver less sedan* took up the entirerear end of the car. This year, the computer fits on a card about the size of an iPad.Induct* showed off its self-piloted shuttle, call ed the Navia. The company’s Max LeFevre says it’s also 100 percent electric.“It’s a shuttle, so it’s for public transport for 8 to 10 passengers. It works with lasers which work kind of like a bat. You know, it sends out beams that bounce off the walls and other things in the environment. In that way the vehicle can create the map of the environment.”Ford made headlines with its solar car —the C-MAX Solar Energi. Solar cells are mounted on the car’s roof, but the trick,says Ford Motor Company’s Dave McCreadie, is the solar canopy*.“It boosts the power of the solar panels by essentially magnifying the sun. So it takes a larger square footprint area of the sun and concentrates down onto the solar panels. The purpose of this is to enable the customer to recharge their vehicle off the grid.”The Ford C-MAX Solar Energi is still just a concept. But if you’re looking for something more tangible*, 3D printers are capable of producing more complex, high-quality designs, and the cost of a 3D printer is falling. Some cost less than $500.But 3D Systems has created something new: 3D-printed food.“Today we’re debuting* two food-safe 3D printers and they’re the first food-safe 3D printers to be offered.”The company’s Liz Von Hasseln says the ChefJet and ChefJetPro use melted sugar to create sweet creations like candy and cake decorations.“So you might say, ‘I want to work on a cak e topper or I want to work on a drink sweetener and the software will start you out wi th an object that’s kind of the appropriate size and shape, and you can add complexity from there.”The sugary 3D printers are expected to cost between $5,000 and $10,000 when they go on sale.Key1. That’s because they have got an electric race car by Renault, a self-driving andself-parking Audi A7, a self-piloted shuttle by Induct and the Ford C-MAX SolarEnergi.2. This year, the computer fits on a card about the size of an iPad.3. It works with lasers and sends out beams that bounce off the walls and other things inthe environment. As the result, the vehicle can create the map of the environment.4. They use melted sugar to create sweet creations like candy and cake decorations.5. They will cost between $5,000 and $10,000.。

新世纪大学英语视听说教程3原文 (unit6)

新世纪大学英语视听说教程3原文 (unit6)

Unit 6 TelemunicationsListeningAudio Track 3-6-1A: Do you like to talk on the phone?B: Yes, I do. How about you?A: I don’t, not really. I prefer to talk in person. Who do you call the most?B: My parents. I call them twice a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays.A: Do you ever make long-distance or international calls?B: Oh, yes, I do. I make long-distance calls to my mom and dad and international calls to my cousin. He’s studying in France.Audio Track 3-6-2/Audio Track 3-6-3Conversation 1Man: Mindy, I need to make a phone call. Is there a pay phone around here?Woman: Here. Use my cell phone, Trey.Man: Really?Woman: Sure. I have free service on nights and weekends.Man: OK … thanks. Now, what do I do?Woman: You have to turn it on. Press the power button.Man: OK. I did that. Wait … there’s no dial tone.Woman: That’s OK. Remember, it’s a cell phone. It’s different.Man: Gotcha.Woman: Enter the area code and then the telephone number.Man: Let’s see …Woman: Now just press “send〞and you’ll be connected.Man: Got it! Thanks!Conversation 2Man: Do you know Maria’s phone number? She left a message on the answering machine but didn’t leave her telephone number.Woman 1: Hmm, I don’t know it … Look in the telephone directory.Man: I did. It’s no t listed.Woman 1: Oh … Why don’t you call directory assistance, then?Man: Good idea. Let’s see … 4-1-1 …Woman 2: What city?Man: Boston.Woman 2: What listing?Man: I need the number for Maria Gomez on North Street.Woman 2: One moment, please. Than k you. Here’s your number. The number is … area code 617-524 …Audio Track 3-6-4/Audio Track 3-6-5Conversation 1Dave: Arrgh! Elaine! I’m so frustrated!Elaine: Why? What’s wrong, Dave?Dave: I’m trying to call Henry at home. His line is always busy.Elaine: Did you try his cell phone?Dave: I don’t know the number.Elaine: Hold on a second. Here it is: Area code 266, 555-6983.Dave: Thanks.Elaine: Well …?Dave: I’m getting his voice mail. I’m going to hang up.Elaine: Why don’t you try again? Just press “redial.〞Dave: Nope. Same thing … the voice mail. I’ll try later. Thanks anyway.Conversation 2Elaine: What time is it?Dave: 6:00. Why?Elaine: I’m going to try Henry this time.Dave: I don’t think he’s home yet.Elaine: You never know. Maybe I’ll hav e better luck.Young boy: Hello?Elaine: Hello? Um … could I speak to Henry, please?Young boy: I’m sorry. I think you’ve called the wrong number.Elaine: Oh, I’m sorry. Oops … I dialed the wrong number.Dave: Well, try again.Elaine: OK.Henry: Hello?Elaine: Hello? Henry?Henry: Yes.Elaine: It’s Elaine. How are you?Henry: I’m fine, thanks. It’s so nice to hear from you! How are you?Audio Track 3-6-6/Audio Track 3-6-7Beth: Hey, Lisa, can I borrow some money from you? I have to pay my phone bill.Lisa: Why is your bill so high?Beth: Well, I made a few phone calls last month, and they were kind of expensive.Lisa: Who did you call?Beth: I was calling my friend Raul in Caracas. I’m going to visit him next month. I wanted to plan my vacation. But first, I dialed a wrong number — three times.Lisa: Oh, Beth!Beth: Then I checked it and entered the number again. Raul’s sister picked up the receiver. She doesn’t speak English, so she hung up the phone. I tried again the next day. Raul’s father answered and I left a message.Lisa: Did Raul ever reach you?Beth: No! He got a busy signal because my brother is always on the phone. Finally I called him, and we talked for an hour.Lisa: I think a plane ticket is cheaper than your phone bill.Audio Track 3-6-8/Audio Track 3-6-9Do you want to get a cell phone?1. Everyone loves cell phones!More and more people are buying cell phones. With a cell phone, you can keep in touch with friends, family, and co-workers, everywhere you go. It’s important to choose the right cell phone, and the right pany.2. Choose the right plan.Look at plans from different panies, and answer these questions: Will I use my cell phone every day, or only in an emergency? When will I make calls — during the day, at night, or on weekends? Does the price fit my monthly budget?3. What phone is right for you?Before you buy a phone, think about these things: What size do you want? Is it easy to use? Does it have the features you need — for example, voice dialing or Internet service?4. D on’t talk and drive.You need two hands to drive a car. Taking your hand off the steering wheel to use your phone is risky. In some places it’s illegal. If you need to make or receive a call, stop at the side of the road.5. Use your cell phone politely.Turn your phone off in meetings, movies, restaurants, or any place where a ringing phone might disturb people. It’s okay to use your cell phone in a public place; just remember to speak softly and keep your conversation private.Audio Track 3-6-10/Audio Track 3-6-11How do you feel about cell phones?It can’t be denied: there has been a cell phone boom in the last decade. Everywhere you go, people seem to be talking on the telephone. How do people feel about cell phones? Our on-the-street survey found some interesting answers.Sixty-nine percent of the people we asked think cell phones are convenient and save time. Nineteen percent use cell phones only when they have to. A small percentage —only three percent — think cell phones are unnecessary. Another three percent say they are addicted to theircell phones! There have been some problems associated with cell phones. Some cities have passed laws affecting cell phone use. For example, in some places, it is now illegal to drive and use your cell phone at the same time. A survey asked people about cell phones and laws. Here is how they answered. There should be laws about cell phone usage …in classrooms, theaters, and restaurants 57% agreewhile driving 45% agreeon public transportation 34% agreeOne thing is sure about cell phones: everyone has an opinion about how and when they should be used!Listen to what these four people had to say:Phil: I’m Phil. I love talking on the phone. I keep my phone next to my bed. I even take it with me into the bathroo m! My friends say that I am “cell phone crazy.〞Sherry: I’m Sherry. I live in the country. My nearest neighbor is 25 miles away. My cell phone makes me feel safe. I can call someone in an emergency.Eric: I’m Eric. I think cell phones are unnecessary. Why do people use them so often, especially in public places? I think it’s a form of noise pollution!Carmen: I’m Carmen. I’m very busy. Sometimes I have to cancel an appointment at the last minute. I use my cell phone to do that. It’s good for business.Audio Track 3-6-12A: My number is five-five-five, six-seven-four-nine.B: Five-five-five, six-seven-four-nine?A: Yes. Six-seven-four-nine.Audio Track 3-6-131A: My number is five-five-five, two-five-two-six.B: Did you say five-five-five, two-nine-two-six?A: No, it's two-five-two-six.2A: My work number is eight hundred, two-two-one, five-three-four-eight.B: Five-three-four-eight?A: That's correct.3A: You can call me at five-five-five, sixteen-sixty one.B: Was that five-five-five, sixty-sixty one?A: No, it's one-six-six-one.Speaking & municationAudio Track 3-6-14Receptionist: Good morning. Barr Incorporated.Yuka: Good morning. Tony White, please.Receptionist: One moment, please. I’m sorry. He’s not in. May I take a message?Yuka: Yes, please. Tell him that Yuka called.Receptionist: Yuka. How do you spell that?Yuka: It’s spelled Y-U-K-A.Receptionist: OK. Does Mr. White have your telephone number?Yuka: Yes, he does.Receptionist: OK, Yuka. I’ll give him the message.Yuka: Thanks a lot.Audio Track 3-6-15A: My full name is Bao Yuhe.B: Can you spell it for me, please?A: My family name Bao is spelled B as in boy, A as in apple, O as in orange, and my given nameYuhe is spelled Y as in yellow, U as in uniform, H as in hot and E as in England.A: Thank you.Audio Track 3-6-16A: Hello. Ms. Wu, please.B: I’m sorry. She’s not here at the moment. May I take a message?A: Yes, please. Tell her Ted Zhang called.B: Ted Zhang? Could you spell that, please?A: Certainly. You spell Ted T as in tango, E as in England, D as in Donald. Zhang is spelled Zlike in zebra, H like in hot, A as in apple, N as in Nancy, and G as in golf.B: OK. Got it. Does Ms. Wu have your cell phone number?A: Yes, she sure does.B: OK, Ted. I’ll give her the message.A: Thank you very much indeed.Audio Track 3-6-17Evan: Dad, I want a cell phone. All my friends have one!Dad: Evan, just because all your friends have one doesn’t mean you should have one. What do youneed it for?Evan: I need it to make phone calls.Dad: Make phone calls? To whom? You’re still a kid, and you should be playing, not making phone calls! You don’t need to have a cell phone. I think you should be at least 16 before you get one.Mom: Well, can I say something? Perhaps Evan should have one.Dad: Why?Mom: I think cell phones can be very useful. I worry that I won’t be able to reach him, in an emergency. There would be no need to worry if he had a cell phone. I could relax.Dad: OK, I see what you mean. But I’m still not convinced they are safe for children to use. Let’s ask Evan’s doctor for her opinion.Mom: Sure. Good idea.Doctor: I don’t like cell phones that much. They’re very useful in emergencies, but in general, I think that they’re not a good thing, especially for kids. St udies in Britain say that cell phones may have a dangerous effect on children’s brains.Dad: I see. In that case, I think we should all agree that Evan should not have a cell phone until he is much older.Video CourseVideo Track 3-6-1Catherine: I thin k these days you can’t live without a cell phone.Brad: I always have my cell phone with me so I can call my friends. I also can browse the Internet and download music.Jackie: My cell phone has a camera on it. It’s very useful when I don’t have a camera w ith me and if there’s something funny happening, then I can take a picture.Dayanne: I think that sometimes cell phones are unnecessary. However, they’re very good for business.Alex: What I like about cell phones is you can contact anybody you want anytime you want. Calvin: I feel like I lost some privacy because of cell phones.Lourdes: I don’t like cell phones that much.They’re necessary ... and they’re very useful in emergencies … but in general, I think that they’re not a good thing.Dennis: I like cell phones because they connect you with people. Wherever you are, people can reach you. What I don’t like about cell phones is when they ring at the most unexpected times. Alejandra: I like cell phones because they allow me to call people when I’m running l ate and let them know that I’m running late. I don’t like when cell phones ring in theaters, or movie theaters, or important talks, or even in the classroom. That’s … I think … a lack of respect, so that’s when I hate cell phones.Video Track 3-6-2Jacki e: My cell phone has a camera on it. It’s very useful when I don’t have a camera with me and if there’s something funny happening, then I can take a picture.Alex: What I like about cell phones is you can contact anybody you want anytime you want. Calvin: I feel like I lost some privacy because of cell phones.Dennis: I like cell phones because they connect you with people. Wherever you are people canreach you. What I don’t like about cell phones is when they ring at the most unexpected times.Video Track 3-6-3Woman: (talking loudly on cell phone) No! No, no, no … Go … the taxi line … find the taxi line … there’s one just outside. It’s right outside. No … it’s right outside of the airport. Go inside and ask someone, OK? All right. We’ll see you soon … twenty minutes or so … OK. Bye! Roberto: I can’t stand cell phones. Why do people use them so often —especially in public places?Mike: I know. I only use my cell phone when I need it. I find it to be a form of noise pollution. (Mike’s phone rings)Roberto: See what I mean?Mike: (into phone) Hello?Mr. Johnson: Hi, Mike!Mike: Hi, Dad! How’s it going?Mr. Johnson: Oh, great. Listen, son, I just got a new cell phone and I called to give you the number.Mike: Oh, you just need to give me your new number ...M r. Johnson: Yeah. You know, I really love these cell phones. They’re so convenient! Your mother’s addicted to hers. She’s on it all the time ...Mike: Uh ... Dad? The number?Mr. Johnson: Oh, I’m sorry. I almost forgot. Here it is. The new area code is six five one …Mike: Did you say six nine one?Mr. Johnson: No … no … six five one … five. “F〞… like in “Frank〞…Mike: Got it.Mr. Johnson: And the telephone number is 555-2324.Mike: (phone beeps) Dad? Can you hold on a minute? Mom’s calling on the other line. (into phone to mom) Hello?Mrs. Johnson: Hi, sweetheart, it’s your mom!Mike: Hi, Mom! I’m on the other line with Dad.Mrs. Johnson: Oh that’s nice, dear. I need to talk to him, too. I’m planning our trip to New York. I’d prefer to e in September, but your father wants to e during the holidays. Now you tell him …Mike: Wait a minute, I can’t stand sending messages. Can you hold on a second? I’m going to try to connect you two … (into phone to both mom and dad) Hello? Is everybody here?Mr. Johnson: Ye ah, I’m here … (mom laughs) Oh …this is what I call a family reunion! Mike: (all laugh) Yeah!Woman: (to Mike) Shh! Do you mind? (to her friend) I can’t stand cell phones — especially inpublic places!Video Track 3-6-4Woman: (talking loudly on cell phone) No! No, no, no … Go … the taxi line … find the taxi line … there’s one just outside. It’s right outside. No … it’s right outside of the airport. Go inside and ask someone, OK? All right. We’ll see you soon … twenty minutes or so … OK. Bye! Roberto: I can’t stand cell phones. Why do people use them so often —especially in public places?Mike: I know. I only use my cell phone when I need it. I find it to be a form of noise pollution. (Mike’s phone rings)Video Track 3-6-5Roberto: See what I mean?Mike: (into phone) Hello?Mr. Johnson: Hi, Mike!Mike: Hi, Dad! How’s it going?Mr. Johnson: Oh, great. Listen, son, I just got a new cell phone and I called to give you the number.Mike: Oh, you just need to give me your new number ...Mr. Johnson: Yea h. You know, I really love these cell phones. They’re so convenient! Your mother’s addicted to hers. She’s on it all the time ...Mike: Uh ... Dad? The number?Mr. Johnson: Oh, I’m sorry. I almost forgot. Here it is. The new area code is six five one …Mike: Did you say six nine one?Mr. Johnson: No … no … six five one … five. “F〞… like in “Frank〞…Mike: Got it.Mr. Johnson: And the telephone number is 555-2324.Mike: (phone beeps) Dad? Can you hold on a minute? Mom’s calling on the other line. (into phone to mom) Hello?Video Track 3-6-6Mrs. Johnson: Hi, sweetheart, it’s your mom!Mike: Hi, Mom! I’m on the other line with Dad.Mrs. Johnson: Oh that’s nice, dear. I need to talk to him, too. I’m planning our trip to New York. I’d prefer to e in September, but your father wants to e during the holidays. Now you tell him …Mike: Wait a minute, I can’t stand sending messages. Can you hold on a second? I’m going to try to connect you two … (into phone to both mom and dad) Hello? Is everybody here?Mr. Joh nson: Yeah, I’m here … (mom laughs) Oh … this is what I call a family reunion!Mike: (all laugh) Yeah!Woman: (to Mike) Shh! Do you mind? (to her friend) I can’t stand cell phones — especially in public places!。

新世纪大学英语视听说教程3(第二版)1到4单元听力

新世纪大学英语视听说教程3(第二版)1到4单元听力

新世纪⼤学英语视听说教程3(第⼆版)1到4单元听⼒Unit1S: This is going to be a great trip. I’ve never been to mexico, have you? M: No, I haven’t. have you finished everything?T: oh my gosh, where’s my bag?S: It’s in the closet. of course, I’m the only one who’s organized around here, I ran errands all day. And I am ready, exhausted, but ready.M: What did you have to do?S: Well, first I had confirm my flight.C: My ticket, where’s my ticket? Have you seen it?S: I saw it in the bathroom.C: The bathroom, are you sure? so strange .oh, you are right. Got it.S: Then I had to get traveler’s checks.T: Oh my money, I’ve lost my wallet.S: Then I had to pay the electricity and the phone bills, because someone forgot. And then I had to change my voice-mail message.C: My cellphone, I don’t remember where I put my cellphone.S: It’s in the kitchen.C: The kitchen. In the kitchen.S: These two, They’re never prepared. What would they do without me? M: How true, Hey, don’t forget to unplug your TV and electrical stuff before you go.S: Done.T: Sun-hee, we’re late. It’s time to go.S: Okay, Mike,I have to go, we’re leaving for the airport.S T C: Bye, Mike.M: Cool. Have a great trip, grils, bye.S:OK!Dose everybody have everything?Tickets?Bags?Coats?Everything? Let’s go. ok, Mexico, here we come.T C: Now Mexico, here we come.Unit 2T: I can’t believe how hot it is out there, Why didn’t we go to Hawaii with everyone else?M: Because we don’t have the money.T: Well, why didn’t we get an air conditioner?M: Hello? Same reason. And quit complaining. We’ve got air conditioning.T: Mike, that’s a bowl of ice and a fan.M: Takeshi, you’ve got to be more like me, and use your imagination, then you too, can have a beach vacation, see? Check out that gorgeous view.T: Right, but not exactly realistic.M: Okay, come over here. Close your eyes. Feel that cool ocean breeze. T: Mike, that’s the fridge.M: Come on! I said use your imagination. Now, close your eyes, Listen to the sound of the sea gulls. Hear the children laughing. Why, I think I can even smell a barbecue.T: Raw hot dogs?M: Don’t worry, I’m going to cook them up on that grill over there.T: Mike, you know, you’re not allowed to use a grill inside an apartment, right?M: Okay ,I’ll use the microwave then.T: A beach with a microwave ,sure Mike.M: That’s the beauty of imaginary beach .we’ve got a microwave .We’re got a TV with a remote control. Who could ask for everything more?T: What about water. That’s the main reason people go to beach. What are you going to use for that? The bathtub?M: No, That’s be silly. Here we go! Feel the ocean mist.T: Mike ,That for spraying plants, not me.M: You know , the sound of the waves, the ocean mist. It makes me want to surf.T: Surf?M: Yeah, surf .T: Mike, no, you can’t stand on that. You’ll break it.M: No, I won’t. Look at me dude. I’m hangin’ 10!Y: Yeah, cool, Hey, dude, watch out for that wave. I’m getting the bang of this imagination thing.M: Very funny, very funny indeed.Unit 3C: So, when do you start your new job.R: I’m not sure, I may start as soon as next month.C: Wow.R: Yeah, it’s going to be a lot of fun, except I’ll have to learn how to use that new software program I told you about.C: Don’t worry, I’m a software expert. I’ll help you figure it out.R: Thanks, Hey, what about your job? Your boss was transferred to the Asian office. Are you going to get promoted?C: I might, I might not, It’s not a big deal. I’ve been thinking lately. I don’t plan on working my whole life. Someday, maybe in five years or so. I’m going to quit my job and get out of this streeful life. You know, relax. Have some fun.R: What are you planning to do?C: I’m definitely going to travel. I might even move to another country. Maybe work as a volunteer. I could even start a new career. Maybe one where I can help people or help the world. What about you, what are your plans?R: Well, I’ve pretty much got everything planning already right up to my retirement.C: Really?R: Yep, I’m going to work hard and save as money as possible. Until I’m about 30、31. Then I’m going to become the Vice president of Finance and then the CEO by the time I’m 40. Maybe 45.C: Yeah?R: Yep, And when I’m 35 or 36, I’m going to settle down get married and have some kids.C: Oh, you are, are you? You know that for a fact?R: Well, it’s not a fact yet. But really, if you want to succeed, you need to have clear-cut, well-defined goals and aspirations. C: I don’t know, I think you should keep your options open. You know, go with the flow.R: Go with the flow? So you’re not nervous about the promotion?C: I didn’t say that, It’ just won’t be the end of the world I don’t get it. What about you? Are you nervous about the new job? R: Not really, I’m just go with the flow a long as the flow follows my plan.Unit 4Tara: Hi, Thank goodness you’re here, This morning she almost fainted then she felt very tired and now she says she feels very light-headed. I don’t know what to do.Takeshi; Has she seen a doctor?Tara; She won’t go. She says she just needs to get some rest.M: Did anything happen?Tara: Nothing out of the ordinary. The worst thing is she has this meeting with the president of the university tonight. She’s been pretty anxious about it.Takeshi: Okay, let’s take a look.Tara: Sun-hee, Mike and Takeshi are here.M: Hi, How are you feeling?S: Very tired, And I feel dizzy, and my stomach is killing me. I think I might even have a fever. Oh, Why do I have that meeting with the president tonight? I can’t stop thinking about it.M: Eating something you’ll feel better.S: Are you kidding? I can’t eat, I’m not hungry.Takeshi: Maybe you should go for a walk, get some fresh air.S: No, I just need to rest.Tara: Hello? Yes, No, this is her roommate, Tara, what? Okay, I’ll let her know. Thanks. That was the president’s secretary. S: What did she say?Tara: She told me that tonight’s meeting has been canceled.S; Oh thank goodness, Mike, can you hand me that orange juice? Tara: I don’t know, Maybe we should call a doctor. Takeshi: Yeah, maybe we should.S: What’s matter? Have’t yo u ever seen anyone eating before? Tara: I take it you’re feeling better?S: I am feeling pretty good. It must be a miracle or something. Tara: Or a lucky phone call.。

新世纪大学英语系列教材视听说教程3听力原文

新世纪大学英语系列教材视听说教程3听力原文

Unit l, Lesson ATrack 3-1-OL-7 Track 3-1-OL-8Travel TodayGoing solo is the way to go!By D. ToorHow do you usually travel? Do you go with a close friend or a group of friends? Do you join a tour group? Do you travel with your family? Have you ever imagined "going solo"? In the mid 1990s, it was estimated that 9 million Americans were planning a summer vacation alone. Since then, the number of solo travelers has increased.You may think that traveling alone would be scary or boring. Well, according to people who do it, that's not exactly true. Solo travelers often have positive experiences: they make new friends, get to know themselves better, and can make their own schedules.There are many different things you can do on a vacation alone. Some solo travelers use the time to learn or practice a sport such as golf, mountain climbing, or scuba diving. Others go and stay on a ranch and learn how to ride a horse. You can pretend to be a cowboy or a cowgirl for a day!You may not believe this, but some travelers like to study on their vacation. They even go to "vacation college" at a university or join a research team as a volunteer worker. It's hard but satisfying work. You can "play scientist" for a week or two while you help someone with their project.For solo travelers of different ages and genders, there are many travel options, There are tours for women only and for people over the age of 60. And, of course, there are trips for singles who are looking for romance. One company offers trips that focus on fine dining----there is time for sightseeing during the day and for sharing a delicious meal with new friends at night.The next time you take a trip somewhere, why don't you consider going solo?Bon voyage!Global ViewpointsCity Livingwe come!Track 3-1-OL-9Sun-hee, Claudia, and Tara are preparing to go to Mexico for a vacation. While Sun-hee is talking to Mike on the phone, Claudia and Tara have some trouble preparing for the trip. First, Tara can’t find her bag and then Claudia doesn’t know where her ticket is. But Sun-hee is tatally relaxed because she has already finished getting ready. Sun-hee tells Mike about all the errands she had to do earlier that day. She had to confirm her flight, get travel’s checks, change her voice-mail message, and pay the bills. Finally, Tara and Claudia are ready to go and Sun-hee checks to be sure they have everything. However, after they leave, Sun-hee soon comes running back in. Why? She forgot to take her ticket and passport!Unit 4, Lesson ATrack 3-4-OL-5 Track 3-4-OL-6Get in the habitWe all know that good habits bring in good health. But we don’t realize how much difference they can make. In the 1970s, scientists at the University of California, LA interviews seven thousandpeople about their health habits. Then they follow these people to see how long they lived. The scientist discovered that seven habits were closely linked with a longer life. These habits are:1. Eating breakfast everyday. 2. Avoiding snacks between meals.3. Keeping an ideal weight, not too heavy or too thin.4. Exercising regularly. 5. Sleeping 7 to 8 hours per night, not more or less.6. Not smoking.7. Drink two or fewer alcoholic drinks per day. The researchers found that these habits had a powerful effect on health. People in the study who had three or fewer of these habits lived another 21.6 years. People who had six or seven could expect to live another 33 years. People age 55 to 64 with all seven good habits were as healthy as younger people age 25 to 34 who practiced only one or two of the habits. But how do you change your habits? A slow approach is the best way. Make one small change every week and be patient, it takes about 21 days to form a new habit.Track 3-4-OL-7 Track 3-4-OL-8Surprising syndromes of modem lifeR4argaret's friend is taking a new job in a faraway city. She wants to hold a farewell dinner party at her home. But she can't. Margaret suffers from CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome). Her apartment is messy and she's embarrassed by it. "I've never been a tidy person," she says. "My best friend gave me some good advice. He told me to get a maid." Today it's so easy to get information--and lots of it. We receive telephone calls all day long. People expect a quick response to their faxes, text messages, and e-mail messages. I;or some people, it's too much. They have information fatigue syndrome. There is so much information, they become paralyzed and can't think clearly "I can't sleep at night because I worry," says Bahman, a college senior. "It's terrible." Hurry sickness is a straightforward name for another syndrome of modern life. "I'm always rushing. Get headaches a lot. Taking aspirin seems to help," says Mari, a mother of two and a part-time company employee. Do you engage in "deskfast" (eating breakfast at your desk at work) more than once a week? Then you, too, may suffer from hurry sickness! We've all complained about having too much work to do. Well, now about not having enough work? Underload syndrome is caused by having little or nothing to do at the office. You have to pretend that you're working. Steven works as a project manager. "I can finish my work in about four hours, but I'm afraid to say anything about it. I don't want to be assigned too much work!" In severe cases, people with this syndrome can get very bored and even became depressed. Chances are you're experienced phone neck before. Another name for it would be "pain in the neck," because that's what people with this condition experience. Holding the phone between your neck and your ear for a long time causes phone neck. A good long message is the suggested treatment for this syndrome.Unit 4, Lesson BGlobal ViewpointsTrack 3-5-OL-9Takeshi get a letter from the Columbia Graduate School. While Sun-hee and Mike wait him to come home, they talk about Takeshi’s plans for grad school. Takeshi applied to several graduate programs, but two schools have already rejected him! Mike says Takeshi is going to hit the road if he doesn’t get accepted. When Takeshi gets home, he explains that if he doesn’t get accepted, he’s going to travel for a while and then he’ll apply to graduate school again. He also says that if he is accepted, he’s going to become a film director. Takeshi finally opens the letter—and it’s goodnews! Takeshi is going to go to grad school at Colunbia!Unit 6, Lesson ATrack 3-6-OL-7 Track 3-6-OL-8How do you feel about cell phones?It can't be denied: there has been a cell phone boom in the last decade. Everywhere you go, people seem to be talking on the telephone. How do people feel about cell phones? Our on-the-street survey found some interesting answers.Sixty-nine percent of the people we asked think cell phones are convenient and save time. Nineteen percent use cell phones only when they have to. A small percentage----only three percent----think cell phones are unnecessary. Another three percent say they are addicted to their cell phones! There have been some problems associated with cell phones. Some cities have passed laws affecting ell phone use. For example, in some places, it is now illegal to drive and use your cell phone at the same time. A survey asked people about cell phones and laws. Here is how they answered.There should be laws about cell phone usage in classrooms, theaters, and restaurants. 57%while driving. 45%on public transportation. 34%One thing is sure about cell phones: everyone has an opinion about how and when they should be used! Listen to w hat these four people had to say:Phil: I'm Phil, I love talking on the phone. I keep my phone next to my bed. I even take it with me into the bathroom! My friends say that I am "cell phone crazy."Sherry: I'm Sherry, I live in the country. I\4y nearest neighbor is 25 miles away. My cell phone makes me feel safe. I can call someone in an emergency.Eric: I'm Eric, I think cell phones are unnecessary. Why do people use them so often, especially in public places? I think it's a form of noise pollution!Carmen: I'm Carmen, I'm very busy. Sometimes I have to cancel an appointment at the last minute.I use my cell phone to do that. It's good for business.Unit 6, Lesson BTrack 3-6-OL-9Roberto and Mike are in a restaurant. A woman is talking loudly on the cell phone. Roberto says,”I can’t stand cell phones.” Mike says he avoids taking calls in public unless it’s very important. But then Mike’s father calls to give Mike his new cell phone number. While they are talking, Mike’s mother calls on the other line. She starts to ask Mike to take a message for his dad, but Mike can’t stand taking messages, so he connects his mother and father. At that point, the same woman who was talking so loud on her phone earlier says to Mike,” Do you mind?” then she turns to her friend and says the same thing Roberto said,” I can’t stand cell phones—especially in public places.”。

新世纪大学英语视听说教程3原文(unit6)

新世纪大学英语视听说教程3原文(unit6)

Unit 6 TelecommunicationsListeningAudio Track 3-6-1A: Do you like to talk on the phone?B: Yes, I do. How about you?A: I don ' t, not really. I prefer to talk in person. Who do you call the most?B: My parents. I call them twice a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays.A: Do you ever make long-distance or international calls?B: Oh, yes, I do. I make long-distance calls to my mom and dad and international calls to my cousin. He ' s studying in France.Audio Track 3-6-2/ Audio Track 3-6-3Conversation 1Man: Mindy, I need to make a phone call. Is there a pay phone around here?Woman: Here. Use my cell phone, Trey.Man: Really?Woman: Sure. I have free service on nights and weekends.Man: OK …thanks. Now, what do I do?Woman: You have to turn it on. Press the power button.Man: OK. I did that. Wait … there 's no dial tone.Woman: That 's OK. Remember, it 's a cell phone. It 's different.Man: Gotcha.Woman: Enter the area code and then the telephone number.Man: Let ' s see …Woman: Now just press “ send ” alnbdeycoounne'c l ted.Man: Got it! Thanks!Conversation 2Man: Do you know Maria 'pshone number? She left a message on the answering machine but didn 't leave her telephone number.Woman 1: Hmm, I don 't know it … Look in the telephone directory.Man: I did. It s not l'isted.Woman 1: Oh … Why don 't you call directory assistance, then?Man: Good idea. Let ' s s-e1e-1 (4)Woman 2: What city?Man: Boston.Woman 2: What listing?Man: I need the number for Maria Gomez on North Street.… area code Woman 2: One moment, please. Thank you. Here ' s your number. The number is 617-524 …Audio Track 3-6-4/ Audio Track 3-6-5Conversation 1Dave: Arrgh! Elaine! I ' m so frustrated!Elaine: Why? What ' s wrong, Dave?Dave: I ' m trying to call Henry at home. His line is always busy.Elaine: Did you try his cell phone?Dave: I don ' t know the number.Elaine: Hold on a second. Here it is: Area code 266, 555-6983.Dave: Thanks.Elaine: Well …?Dave: I ' m getting his voice mail. I ' m going to hang up.Elaine: Why don 't you try again? Jusptress “ redial. ”Dave: Nope. Same thing … the voice mail. I ' ll try later. Thanks anyway. Conversation 2Elaine: What time is it?Dave: 6:00. Why?Elaine: I ' m going to try Henry this time.Dave: I don ' t think he ' s home yet.Elaine: You never know. Maybe I l hav'e l better luck.Young boy: Hello?Elaine: Hello? Um … could I speak to Henry, please?Young boy: I ' m sorry. I think you ' ve called the wrong number.Elaine: Oh, I ' m sorry. Oops … I dialed the wrong number.Dave: Well, try again.Elaine: OK.Henry: Hello?Elaine: Hello? Henry?Henry: Yes.Elaine: It 's ElainHeo. w are you?Henry: I ' m fine, thanks. It ' s so nice to hear from you! How are you?Audio Track 3-6-6/ Audio Track 3-6-7Beth: Hey, Lisa, can I borrow some money from you? I have to pay my phone bill. Lisa: Why is your bill so high? Beth: Well, I made a few phone calls last month, and they were kind of expensive. Lisa: Who did you call?Beth: I was calling my friend Raul in Caracas. I ' m going to visit him next month. I wanted to planmy vacation. But first, I dialed a wrong number —three times.Lisa: Oh, Beth!Beth: Then I checked it and entered the number again. Raul ' s sister picked up the receiver. Shedoesn ' t speak English, so she hung up the phone. I tried again the next day. Raul red ' s fatherand I left a message.Lisa: Did Raul ever reach you?Beth: No! He got a busy signal because my brother is always on the phone. Finally I called him, and we talked for an hour. Lisa: I think a plane ticket is cheaper than your phone bill.Audio Track 3-6-8/ Audio Track 3-6-9Do you want to get a cell phone?1. Everyone loves cell phones!More and more people are buying cell phones. With a cell phone, you can keep in touch with friends, family, and co- workers, everywhere you go. It ' s importanset ttohechroigoht cell phone,and the right company.2. Choose the right plan.Look at plans from different companies, and answer these questions: Will I use my cell phone every day, or only in an emergency? When will I make calls —during the day, at night, or on weekends? Does the price fit my monthly budget? 3. What phone is right for you?Before you buy a phone, think about these things: What size do you want? Is it easy to use?Does it have the features you need —for example, voice dialing or Internet service?4. Don ' t talk and drive.You need two hands to drive a car. Taking your hand off the steering wheel to use your phone isrisky. In some places it ' s illegal. If you need to make or receive a call, stop at the side of the road.5. Use your cell phone politely.Turn your phone off in meetings, movies, restaurants, or any place where a ringing phone might disturb people. It ' s okay to use your cell phone in a public place; just remember to speak softlyand keep your conversation private.Audio Track 3-6-10/ Audio Track 3-6-11How do you feel about cell phones?It can ' t be denied: there has been a cell phone boom in the last decaEdvee.rywhere you go, people seem to be talking on the telephone. How do people feel about cell phones? Our on-the-street survey found some interesting answers.Sixty-nine percent of the people we asked think cell phones are convenient and save time. Nineteen percent use cell phones only when they have to. A small percentage —only three percent —think cell phones are unnecessary. Another three percent say they are addicted to theircell phones! There have been some problems associated with cell phones. Some cities have passed laws affecting cell phone use. For example, in some places, it is now illegal to drive and use your cell phone at the same time. A surveyasked people about cell phones and laws. Here is how they an swered. There should be laws about cell pho ne usage …in classrooms, theaters, and restaurants 57% agreewhile driving 45% agreeon public transportation 34% agreeOne thing is sure about cell phones: everyone has an opinion about how and when they should be used!Listen to what these four people had to say:Phil: I 'm Phil. I love talking on the phone. I keep my opnhe next to my bed. I even take it with me into the bathroom! My friends say that I am “cell phone crazy. ”Sherry: I'm Sherry. I live in the country. My nearest neighbor is 25 miles away. My cell phone makes me feel safe. I can call someone in an emergency.Eric: I 'm Eric. I think cell phones are unnecessary. Why do people use them so often, especially in public places? I think it's a form of noise pollution!Carmen: I 'mCarmen. I 'mvery busy. Sometimes I have to cancel an appointment at the last minute. I use my cell phone to do that. It 's good for business.Audio Track 3-6-12A: My number is five-five-five, six-seven-four-nine.B: Five-five-five, six-seven-four-nine?A: Yes. Six-seven-four-nine.Audio Track 3-6-131A: My number is five-five-five, two-five-two-six.B: Did you say five-five-five, two-nine-two-six?A: No, it's two-five-two-six.2A: My work number is eight hundred, two-two-one, five-three-four-eight.B: Five-three-four-eight?A: That's correct.3A: You can call me at five-five-five, sixteen-sixty one.B: Was that five-five-five, sixty-sixty one?A: No, it's one-six-six-one.Speaking & CommunicationAudio Track 3-6-14Receptionist: Good morning. Barr Incorporated.Yuka: Good morning. Tony White, please.Receptionist: One mom ent, please. I ' m sorry. He ' s not in. May I take a message?Yuka: Yes, please. Tell him that Yuka called.Receptionist: Yuka. How do you spell that?Yuka: It 's spell-eUd-KY-A.Receptionist: OK. Does Mr. White have your telephone number?Yuka: Yes, he does.Receptionist: OK, Yuka. I ' ll give him the message.Yuka: Thanks a lot.Audio Track 3-6-15A: My full name is Bao Yuhe.B: Can you spell it for me, please?A: My family name Bao is spelled B as in boy, A as in apple, O as in orange, and my given name Yuhe is spelled Y as in yellow, U as in uniform, H as in hot and E as in England.A: Thank you.Audio Track 3-6-16A: Hello. Ms. Wu, please.B: I ' m sorry. She ' s not here at the moment. May I take a message?A: Yes, please. Tell her Ted Zhang called.B: Ted Zhang? Could you spell that, please?A: Certainly. You spell Ted T as in tango, E as in England, D as in Donald. Zhang is spelled Z like in zebra, H like in hot, A as in apple, N as in Nancy, and G as in golf.B: OK. Got it. Does Ms. Wu have your cell phone number?A: Yes, she sure does.B: OK, Ted. I ' ll give her the message.A: Thank you very much indeed.Audio Track 3-6-17Evan: Dad, I want a cell phone. All my friends have one!Dad: Evan, just because all your friends have one doesn 'htamveeao n ey.oWu hsahtoduoldyou need it for?Evan: I need it to make phone calls.Dad: Make phone calls? To whom? You' restill a kid, and you should be playing, not making phone calls! You don ' t need to have a cell phone. I think you should be at least 16 beforegyeotuone.Mom: Well, can I say something? Perhaps Evan should have one.Dad: Why?Mom: I think cell phones can be very useful. I worry that I won' tbe able to reach him, in an emergency. There would be no need to worry if he had a cell phone. I could relax.Dad: OK, I see what you mean. But I ' m still not convinced they are safe for children to use. Let ask Evan ' s doctor for her opinion.Mom: Sure. Good idea.Doctor: I don ' t like cell phones that much. They ' re very useful in emergencies, b,uIt in general think that they ' re not a good thing, especially for kids. Studies in Britain say that cell phones may have a dangerous effect on children ' s brains. Dad: I see. In that case, I think we should all agree that Evan should not have a cell phone until he is much older.Video CourseVideo Track 3-6-1Catherine: I think these days you can ' t live without a cell phone.Brad: I always have my cell phone with me so I can call my friends. I also can browse the Internet and download music. Jackie: My cell phone h as a camera on it. It ' s very useful when I don ' t have a camera with me and if there ' s something funny happening, then I can take a picture.Dayanne: I think that sometimes cell phones are unnecessary. However, they ' rveery good for business.Alex: What I like about cell phones is you can contact anybody you want anytime you want.Calvin: I feel like I lost some privacy because of cell phones.Lourdes: I don 'ltike cell phones that much. They ' renecessary ... and they ' rveery useful inemergencies … but in general, I think that they ' re not a good thing.Dennis: I like cell phones because they connect you with people. Wherever you are, people can reach you. What I don ' t like about cell phones is when they ring at the most unexpected times.Alejandra: I like ce ll phones because they allow me to call people when I ' m running late and let them know that I ' m running late. I don ' t like when cell phones ring in theaters, or movie theaters,or important talks, or even in the classroom. That ' s … I think … a lack of respect, so thathate cell phones.Video Track 3-6-2Jackie: My cell phone has a camera on it. It 's very useful when I don 't have a camera with me anif there 's something funny happening, then I can take a picture.Alex: What I like about cell phones is you can contact anybody you want anytime you want.Calvin: I feel like I lost some privacy because of cell phones.Dennis: I like cell phones because they connect you with people. Wherever you are people can reach you. What I don 't like aboutocneellspihs when they ring at the most unexpected times.Video Track 3-6-3Woman: (talking loudly on cell phone) No! No, no, no …Go …the taxi line …find the taxiline …there ' s one just outside. It ' s right outside. No …it ' SGighnSdeside of the airport. and ask someone, OK? All right. We 'll see you soon … twenty minutes or so … OK. Bye! Roberto: I can'sttand cell phones. Why do people use them so often —especially in public places?Mike: I know. I only use my cell phone when I need it. I find it to be a form of noise pollution.(Mike 's phone rings)Roberto: See what I mean?Mike: (into phone) Hello?Mr. Johnson: Hi, Mike!Mike: Hi, Dad! How 's it going?Mr. Johnson: Oh, great. Listen, son, I just got a new cell phone and I called to give you the number.Mike: Oh, you just need to give me your new number ...Mr. Johnson: Yeah. You know, I really love these cell phones. They'reso convenient! Yourmother 's addicted to hers. She 's on it all the time ...Mike: Uh ... Dad? The number?Mr. Johnson: Oh, I ' m sorry. I almost forgot. Here it is. The new area code is six five one…Mike: Did you say six nine one?Mr. Johnson: No … no … six five one … five. “F” … like in “Frank ” …Mike: Got it.Mr. Johnson: And the telephone number is 555-2324.Mike: (phone beeps) Dad? Can you hold on a minute? Mom's calling on the other line. (into phone to mom) Hello? Mrs. Johnson: Hi, sweetheart, it 's your mom!Mike: Hi, Mom! I 'm on the other line with Dad.Mrs. Johnson: Oh that 's nice, dear. I need to talk to him, too. I 'm planning our trip to New Yo I 'd prefer to come in September, but your father wants to come during the holidays. Now you tellhim …Mike: Wait a minute, I can 't stand sending messages. Can you hold on a second? I 'm going to connect you two n to-p(h one to both mom and dad) Hello? Is everybody here?Mr. Johnson: Yeah, I ' m here …(mom laughs)Qhhis is what I call a family reunion!Mike: (all laugh) Yeah!Video Track 3-6-4Woman: (talking loudly on cell phone) No! No, no, no …Go …the taxi line …find the taxiline …there ' s one just outside. It ' s right outside. No …it ' s right outside of the airport. Go and ask someone, OK? All right. We 'll see you soon … twenty minutes or so … OK. Bye! Roberto: I can'sttand cell phones. Why do people use them so often —especially in public places?Mike: I know. I only use my cell phone when I need it. I find it to be a form of noise pollution.(Mike 's phone rings)Video Track 3-6-5Roberto: See what I mean?Mike: (into phone) Hello?Mr. Johnson: Hi, Mike!Mike: Hi, Dad! How 's it going?Mr. Johnson: Oh, great. Listen, son, I just got a new cell phone and I called to give you the number.Mike: Oh, you just need to give me your new number ...Mr. Johnson: Yeah. You know, I really love these cell phones. They'reso convenient! Yourmother 's addicted to hers. She 's on it all the time ...Mike: Uh ... Dad? The number?Mr. Johnson: Oh, I 'm sorry. I almost forgot. Here it is. The new area code is six five oneMike: Did you say six nine one?Mr. Johnson: No … no …six five one … five. “F” … like in “Frank ” …Mike: Got it.Mr. Johnson: And the telephone number is 555-2324.Mike: (phone beeps) Dad? Can you hold on a minute? Mom's calling on the other line. (into phone to mom) Hello? Video Track 3-6-6Mrs. Johnson: Hi, sweetheart, it 's your mom!Mike: Hi, Mom! I 'm on the other line with Dad.Mrs. Johnson: Oh that 's nice, dear. I need to talk to him, too. I 'm planning our trip to New York.I 'd prefer to come in September, but your father wants to come during the holidays. Now you tellhim …Mike: Wait a minute, I can 't stand sending messages. Can you hold on a second? I 'm goingto conn ect you two …(into phone to both mom and dad) Hello? Is everybody here?Mr. Johnson: Yeah, I ' m here …(mom laughs) Oh …this is what I call a family reunion! Mike: (all laugh) Yeah!public places!。

U3 听力教程第三版施心远学生用书答案

U3 听力教程第三版施心远学生用书答案

Unit 3Section One Tactics for ListeningPart 1 PhoneticsStress, Intonation and AccentScriptListen to some short conversations and circle the prominent word or words in the sentence.1. A: Do you want some grapes?B: No, thanks, I don’t like them.2. A: What do you think of Scotland?B: I’ve never been there.3. A: My son’s called David.B: How old is he?4. A: Can I book a table for tonight, please?B: Certainly. How many is it for?A: There’ll be three of them.5. A: Can you get some cornflakes?B: Do you want a large or small packet?A: A small one.Key1. A: a. want b. grapesB: a. like b. them2. A: a. think b. ScotlandB: a. been b. there3. A: a. called b. DavidB: a. old b. he4. A: a. book b. tonightB: a. certainly b. manyA: a. three b. them5. A: a. get b. cornflakesB: a. large or small b. packetA: a. small b. onePart 2 Listening and Note-TakingA TerritoryScriptA. Listen to some sentences and fill in the blanks with the missing words.1. When we talk about a territory, we mean a defended space.2. These signals are important, because they warn the visitor that he is entering a foreigncountry.3. People behave differently when they’re in someone else’s house.4. In public places, people automatically mark out an area of personal space.5. It won’t be next to him or at the other end of the room, but halfway between.B. Listen to a talk about territory. Take notes and complete the following outline.When we talk about a territory, we mean a defended space. Animals have their territories, which they mark out with their personal scent. The scent is their territorial signal. Human beings have other territorial signals. There are three kinds of human territory, marked by different territorial signals.First, there are the Tribal Territories, which in modern terms are known as countries.Countries have a number of territorial signals. The borders are often guarded by soldiers and they usually have customs barriers, flags, and signs. Other signals of the tribal territory are uniforms and national anthems. These signals are important, because they warn the visitor that he is entering a foreign country and, while he is there, he must behave like a visitor.Second, there is the Family Territory, at the center of which is the bedroom. This is usually as far away as possible from the front door. Between the bedroom and the front door are the spaces where visitors are allowed to enter. People behave differently when they’re in someone else’s house. As soon as they come up the driveway or walk through the front door — the first signals of family territory —they are in an area which does not belong to them.They do not feel at home, because it is full of other people’s belongings — from the flowers in the garden to the chairs, tables, carpets, ornaments, and other things in the house. In the same way, when a family goes to the beach or to the park for a picnic, they mark out a small territory with towels, baskets, and other belongings; other families respect this, and try not to sit down right beside them.Finally, there is the Personal Territory. In public places, people automatically mark out an area of personal space. If a man enters a waiting room and sits at one end of a row of chairs, it is possible to predict where the next man will sit. It won’t be next to him or at the other end of the room, but halfway between. In a crowded space like a train, we can’t have much personal territory, so we stand looking straight in front of us with blank faces. We don’t look at or talk to anyone around us.KeyA. 1. When we talk about a territory, we mean a defended space.2. These signals are important, because they warn the visitor that he is entering aforeign country.3. People behave differently when they’re in someone else’s house.4. In public places, people automatically mark out an area of personal space.5. It won’t be next to him or at the other end of the room, but halfway between.B. A TerritoryI. Territory, a defended spaceA. Territory is marked by territorial signals.a. Animals mark out their territories with their personal scent, their territorialsignals.b. Human beings have three kinds of human territory, marked by differentterritorial signals.II. Three kinds of human territoryA. Tribal Territories or countriesa. Countries have a number of territorial signals.1. The borders, guarded by soldiers, with customs barriers, flags, and signs2. Uniforms and national anthemsB. Family Territorya. Family Territory signals1. The front door2. The drivewayb. When a family goes to the beach or to the park for a picnic, they mark out asmall territory with towels, baskets, and other belongings.C. Personal Territorya. In public places, people automatically mark out an area of personal space.b. In a crowded space, we stand looking straight in front of us with blank faces. Section Two Listening ComprehensionPart 1 Sentence IdentificationScriptIdentify each sentence as simple (S), compound (CP), complex (CPL) or compound-complex (C-C). You will hear each sentence twice. Write the corresponding letter(s) in the space provided.1. Surely you remember the last movie we saw together.2. A perfectionist about everything, his aunt Beatrice had made him painfully aware ofhis shortcomings.3. She felt a momentary glimmer of satisfaction, but this soon faded to a feeling ofshame when she saw the hurt look on Alec’s face.4. There will still be difficulties, but they can be overcome.5. Planting annuals gives a good temporary show, but it is also no way to construct apermanent garden.Key1. CPL2. S3. C-C4. CP5. CPPart 2 DialoguesDialogue 1 Credit CardScriptListen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to each of the questions you will hear.A: I, recently touring around America, found there was a chap I was with ... He ... we were booked in by an American organization into a hotel, paid for by them,but theywould not let him go through the lobby to his room unless they had a credit cardnumber to prove that he was a human being that was trustworthy. (Right, right.) Inother words we’ve got to the stage now with credit cards,however friendly youlook, however wealthy you look, or however nice you look ... (That’s right, itdoesn’t matter, they just want to see that number.) Excus e me,where is your creditcard?B: Because you know you can’t rent a major automobile in the States, you know, you can’t rent without, without using a credit card, you can’t, you know like you weresaying, go into a hotel?A: I think that what’s underne ath that is the socie ty in which you’re only good if you have numbers attached to you, (Mm.) that are computerised, (Yeah.) and can traceyou, and everybody’s insured against everybody else (Yeah.) and …that side ofcredit I find rather upsetting.B: It’s kind of ugly, isn’t it?A: Like a lot of people, it’s a great facility, if you’re disciplined with it.Questions:1. Why was one man stopped at the lobby of the hotel by the hotel staff?2. Why is having a credit card so important?3. In what way does one speaker consider a credit card upsetting?B. Listen to an extract from the dialogue and complete the following sentences withthe missing words.A: I think that what’s underneath that is the society in which you’re only good if you have numbers attached to you, (Mm.) that are computerised, (Yeah.) and can traceyou, and everybody’s insured against everybody else (Yeah.) and …that side ofcredit I find rather upsetting.B: It’s kind of ugly, isn’t it?A: Like a lot of people, it’s a great facility, if you’re disciplined with it.KeyA. 1. D 2. D 3. CB. A: I think that what’s underneath that is the society in which you’re only good if youhave numbers attached to you, (Mm.) that are computerised, (Yeah.) and can traceyou, and e verybody’s insured against everybody else(Yeah.) and … that side ofcredit I find rather upsetting.B: It’s kind of ugly, isn’t it?A: Like a lot of people, it’s a great facility, if you’re disciplined with it.Dialogue 2 Card InsurancesScriptListen to the dialogue and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).A: I’ll tell you about one awful experience that h appened to me, erm, I took out, erm … one of these card insurances that cover a ll your cards (Mm.) should yourcards be stolen and I had my handbag snatched* in a store and immediately got thestore security, who were very quick, got me into their office and we phoned all ofthe credit cards that I had on me, within ten minutes.B: Which is what they tell you to do?A: Yeah. When, I suppose by the time we’d got to all of them it w as about half an hour after the bag had been snatched. Got up to the top floor of the office, started ringinground, and the whole thing was done within half an hour. Erm, when the bag wassnatched it went through apparently a chain of people, out of the store, and it wenttwo miles away and they managed to ... three different people had spent over£2,000 on four of my cards …B: But you’re only liable* for the first 50.A: I wasn’t liable for any of it. Because thank goodness I had this insurance.B: None of it. Yeah.A: But...B: Touch wood* quick. That was …A: ... They’d spent it within twe nty minutes of stealing.B: That’s incredible, isn’t it?A: And the thing that absolutely horrified me was I was close to limits on two of the cards, the ones that I do clear every month. (Mm — mm.) I was close to the limitI’m allowed on those, and they, both of those cards they went into banks, said theywere me, and got (No!) well over what the top limit would have been.B: Really! Well it just goes to show, you could walk into a bank and get more than you could possibly ever pay off*!A: I couldn’t probably, because I go in, and they say, “No, you’ve spent it all already!”B: Right, right.Key1. One insurance covers the loss of one particular credit card.2. The woman lost her credit cards because she left her handbag in a store.3. She telephoned all the credit card companies about the stolen cards within tenminutes.4. A chain of people were involved in the robbery.5. Usually there is a 50-pound-limit of overdraft on each card.6. The speaker usually clears some cards every month.7. The thief spent more than what the speaker had in her cards.8. If the police cannot find the thieves, the speaker will probably have to pay off. Part 3 PassageCredit CardsScriptB. Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions you willhear.The system of bank credit cards operates in much the same way as a store credit account except that the holder is not restricted to making purchases in one place.Cards can be presented at any place where the bank card sign is displayed, and that could be at a shop, a service station, a hotel, a restaurant or in fact at all kinds of businesses.The sales assistant imprints the card details onto a sales voucher* which the customer signs, and the card is then returned to the customer. Each month the bank sends the holder a credit card statement setting out where purchases were made and totalling what is owing. A payment has to be made within 25 days of the date of the statement, but not necessarily the full amount. If the customer pays in full within this time the use of the card does not cost anything. But if he decides to pay only the minimum repayment shown on the statement —£5 or 5% of the outstanding* balance*, whichever is the greater — he automatically chooses to use th e system’s extended repayment facility. The re maining balance is then carried forward and attracts interest at the rate of 2.25% per month.Bank credit cards are more versatile than store credit accounts in that they also enable people to obtain cash. Any bank displaying the bank card sign will arrange a cash advance* for a card holder, whether or not he is one of their own customers. For money drawn in this way the bank makes a charge at the rate of 2.25% a month, calculated daily from the day the advance is obtained. Details of cash advances appear on the monthly bank card statement.The bank credit card system operates entirely separately from cheque accounts, but nevertheless it is a customer’s previous relation ship with his bank that is used as a guide to the amount of credit he will be extended. When a card is issued, a personal credit limit is imposed indicating the maximum that can be owing at any one time. This is confidential* between customer and bank and does not appear on the card.Questions:1. In what way does a bank credit card differ from a store credit account?2. Where can you use bank credit cards?3. When making payments what should a customer do after the sales assistant imprintsthe card details onto a sales voucher?4. After receiving a credit card statement, within how many days does the holder have topay?5. When is the system’s extended repayment fac ility automatically used by thecustomer?6. What can a bank credit card holder get at any bank displaying the bank card sign?7. How much does the bank charge for the advance?8. What will decide the extension of a customer’s amount of credit?C. Listen to the passage again and discuss the following questions.KeyA. The system of bank credit cards operates in much the same way as a store credit accountexcept that the holder is not restricted to making purchases in one place. Bank credit cards can be presented at any place where the bank card sign is displayed and in fact at all kinds of businesses. Bank credit cards also enable people to obtain cash.B. 1. A 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. D 6. D 7. B 8. BC. 1. Bank credit cards can be presented at any place where the bank card sign is displayed,e.g. at a shop, a service station, a hotel, a restaurant, etc.2. Each month the bank sends the holder a credit card statement setting out wherepurchases were made and totalling what is owing.3. The customer can pay in full within 25 days of the date of the statement or he can payonly the minimum repayment shown on the statement.4. Because they also enable people to obtain cash.5. When a card is issued, a personal credit limit is imposed indicating the maximum thatcan be owing at any one time.D. 1. Bank credit cards are more versatile than store credit accounts in that they also enablepeople to obtain cash.2. When a card is issued, a personal credit limit is imposed indicating the maximum thatcan be owing at any one time.Part 4 NewsNews item 1 Wealth GapScriptA. Listen to the news item. Fill in the blanks with the number you have heard andanswer the questions. Then give a brief summary about the news item.A report from the nonprofit group Oxfam says the richest one percent of people in theworld will have a majority of the wealth on the planet in 2016. The report was released Monday ahead of the annual World Economic Forum meeting this week in Davos, Switzerland.The global wealth of the richest people on Earth climbed to 48 percent in 2014. That has increased from 44 percent in 2009. It is likely to pass 50 percent in 2016. The report said the80 wealthiest people in the world own $1.9 trillion. That is nearly the same amount shared bythe 3.5 billion people at the bottom half of the world’s income scale.Oxfam is asking governments around the world to deal with a number of issues of inequality. The organization is calling on governments to prevent companies and rich individuals from avoiding taxes. It is asking governments to shift taxes from labor and consumption to wealth and income.One proposal is to invest in free public services such as healthcare and education. The organization also wants governments to introduce minimum wages for workers, equal pay for women, universal* childcare and elderly care services.B. Listen to the news item again and complete the following sentences.KeyA. 1. In 2009, the global wealth of the richest people throughout the world was 44 percentand that climbed to 48 percent in 2014. It may pass 50 percent in 2016.2. 80 wealthiest people in the world own $1.9 trillion which is almost the same amountof the world’s income shared by 3.5 billion people at the bottom.1. Oxfam is asking governments around the world to deal with a number of issues ofinequality. It also is asking governments to shift taxes from labor and consumption towealth and income.2. The organization is calling on governments to prevent companies and rich individualsfrom avoiding taxes.3. It proposes that governments should invest in free public services such as healthcareand education.This news item is about a report showing one percent of people worldwide own most ofthe world’s wealth.B. 1. Oxfam, a non-profit group, released a report before the annual World EconomicForum meeting in Davos, Switzerland.2. According to the report, in 2016, one percent of richest people in the world own amajority of the wealth on Earth.3. Oxfam wants governments to introduce minimum wages for workers, equal pay forwomen, universal childcare and elderly care services.C. 1. The report said the 80 wealthiest people in the world own $1.9 trillion. That is nearlythe same amount shared by the 3.5 billion people at the bottom half of the world’sincome scale.2. The organization is calling on governments to prevent companies and rich individualsfrom avoiding taxes.News item 2 Britain’s Longest Serving RulerScriptA. Listen to the news item and decide whether the following statements are true (T) orfalse (F). Then give a brief summary about the news item.Queen Elizabeth II is set to reach an important milestone* this week —becoming Britain’s longest-ruling head of state.Queen Elizabeth has worked with 12 British prime ministers, from Winston Churchill to David Cameron. At age 89, she continues to travel and attend official events.Elizabeth came to power after the death of her father, King George VI, on February 6, 1952. At the time, she was only 25 years old. She officially became queen in June of 1953.The queen is part of the last generation of Britai n’s royal family to be educated at home.The Associated Press reports that she is the first British ruler to have sent an email (1976) or use Twitter, the social networking service (2014).British officials say Queen Elizabeth wants the record-setting occasion to be a quiet event and that the day will be “busin ess as u sual”. The Queen is expected to leave her private home at Balmoral, Scotland to open the new Scottish Borders Railway. She will also take a steam train ride on the new railway from Edinburgh with her husband, Prince Philip.B. Listen to the news item again and complete the following sentences.KeyA. 1. Queen Elizabeth came to power after the death of her father, King George V, onFebruary 6, 1952.2. At the age 25, she officially became Queen of the United Kingdom.3. Queen Elizabeth has worked with 12 British prime ministers, from WinstonChurchill to David Cameron.4. She is the first British ruler to have sent an email or use Twitter.5. She is the last generation of Britain’s royal family to be educated at home.6. The Queen expects to open the new Scottish Borders Railway and take a steamtrain ride on the new railway from Edinburgh with her husband, Prince Philip.This news item is about Queen Elizabeth II becoming Britain’s Longest Serving Ruler.B. 1. Queen Elizabeth II reaches an important milestone this week — becoming Britain’slongest-ruling head of state.2. The Queen wants the record-setting occasion to be a quiet event and that the day willbe “business as usual”.C.British officials say Queen Elizabeth wants the record-setting occasion to be a quietevent and that the day will be “business as usual”.Section Three Oral WorkRetellingMother and DaughterScriptListen to a story and then retell it in your own words. You will hear the story only once. You can write down some key words and phrases.Ten year old Anja Lea did not want to wash the dishes. She and her mother were arguing.The mother was threatening her and bribing her. I asked Anja Lea how much she felt understood by her mother about why she did not want to do the washing up. Here is a copy of our dialogue.“Okay, so Mom wants you to do the dishes and y ou don’t want to. Plus Mom said she isn’t going to take you to school until you do them? Is that right so far?”“Yes.”“Okay, so you are probably feeling forced ...?”“Yes.”“And punished ...?”“Yes.”“And threatened ...?”“Yes.”“Okay. And how much do you feel understood by your mom? From 0-10?”“Zero!”I then asked Anja Lea to explain why she didn’t want to do the dishes. The more shetalked and the more I listened, the more she felt understood. Somewhere along the way, she started washing the dishes without any more arguments or protest! In a few minutes I asked her how much she felt understood by me. She said 8. I asked her what else she wanted me to understand. When she told me, I checked again to see how much she felt understood. This time it was a perfect 10 and the dishes were finished too!But that is not the end of this story. When she was in the car on the way to school Anja Lea voluntarily apologized to her mother for giving her such a hard time. The mother apologized in return, they both accepted the other’s apology and then shared a few tears and a loving hug.Section Four Supplementary ExercisesPart 1 PassageYour Legal Rights in the SalesScriptA. Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions you willhear.Just who is doing the favour for whom in the sales? Are the shops really giving us shoppers a chance to buy bargains? Or are we just helping them to clear their shelves twice a year to make way for new lines* —buying up* the rubbish they would otherwise throw away?In most sales there is a bit of both. Some bargains are more genuine than others. Some price claims are true, while others are misleading or plain false.If the sale notice says “Coats — reduced from £30 to £10”, it should, by law, be true.The rules are that, unless a shop says otherwise, the coats must have been on sale at the higher price for at least 28 consecutive days in the previous six months. They can, however, get around it by saying “Last week £30. Now £10.”Be a bit suspicious about a ticket which just sa ys “Sale price £5.” It may mean the goods are specially bought in for the sale and does not necessarily indicate any reduction.And there is nothing to prevent the shopkeeper boasting: “Worth £50, only £20” or even “Normally £300, only £150.”Another practice which is frowned upon, though not illegal, is an imprecise offer, like “Up to £10 off latest models.” It give s no clear idea of how much you have to spend or exactly what you have to buy to benefit.If you see a price claim you do not believe or feel to be misleading, you can complain to the local Trading Standards Office — the town hall will put you in touch.If you see a notice saying “No refunds on sales goods,” ignore it, but don’t forget it. It is illegal for shops to say this and you should report it to the Trading Standards Officer. He can order the signs to be removed.Sale or no sale, nothing can remove your right to get your money back if the goods arefaulty. If on the other hand, you just change your mind about something you buy in the sale, the shop does not have to give you anything back.Goods labelled “seconds” have their own pecul iar problems. You cannot expect something described as “seconds” to be perfect in every way, but the shop has no right to sell you anything that is not fit for the purpose for which it was made.A “slightly imperfect” kettle should still boi l water and you can demand your moneyback if it doesn’t. So take your spectacles with you and never be afraid to ask what is substandard about the thing you are about to buy.Questions:1. Who will most sales benefit?2. What is not true about the goods labelled as “Sale price £5”?3. Wh at can a customer know from a sales notice which says “Up to £10 off latestmodels”?4. What is illegal for shops to say?5. When can a customer claim his money back?6. What cannot a customer expect of something described as “seconds”?7. What should a cu stomer ask about a “seconds” he is about to buy?8. What can a customer claim if the goods are faulty?B. Listen to the passage again and discuss the following questions.KeyA. 1. C 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. D 6. C 7. B 8. DB. 1. In most sales, some bargains are more genuine than others and some price claims aretrue, while others are misleading or plain false.2. Because they want to make way for new lines.3. The shopkeepers’ boasting, like “Worth £50, only £20” or even “Normally £300, only£150;” and an imprecise offer, like “Up to £10 off latest models.”4. The shop has no right to sell you anything that is not fit for the purpose for which itwas made.5. You can’t get a refund when you just change your mind about the things you buy inthe sale.Part 2 VideoSlew of New Products Unveiled at Consumer Electronics ShowScriptWatch the video film and answer the questions.At the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, you can find just about anything.Automobile enthusiasts are in luck this year.Renault revealed an electric race car. Audi unveiled a self-driving A7 — these cars park themselves. Last year, the technology needed for their driver less sedan* took up the entirerear end of the car. This year, the computer fits on a card about the size of an iPad.Induct* showed off its self-piloted shuttle, call ed the Navia. The company’s Max LeFevre says it’s also 100 percent electric.“It’s a shuttle, so it’s for public transport for 8 to 10 passengers. It works with lasers which work kind of like a bat. You know, it sends out beams that bounce off the walls and other things in the environment. In that way the vehicle can create the map of the environment.”Ford made headlines with its solar car —the C-MAX Solar Energi. Solar cells are mounted on the car’s roof, but the trick,says Ford Motor Company’s Dave McCreadie, is the solar canopy*.“It boosts the power of the solar panels by essentially magnifying the sun. So it takes a larger square footprint area of the sun and concentrates down onto the solar panels. The purpose of this is to enable the customer to recharge their vehicle off the grid.”The Ford C-MAX Solar Energi is still just a concept. But if you’re looking for something more tangible*, 3D printers are capable of producing more complex, high-quality designs, and the cost of a 3D printer is falling. Some cost less than $500.But 3D Systems has created something new: 3D-printed food.“Today we’re debuting* two food-safe 3D printers and they’re the first food-safe 3D printers to be offered.”The company’s Liz Von Hasseln says the ChefJet and ChefJetPro use melted sugar to create sweet creations like candy and cake decorations.“So you might say, ‘I want to work on a cak e topper or I want to work on a drink sweetener and the software will start you out wi th an object that’s kind of the appropriate size and shape, and you can add complexity from there.”The sugary 3D printers are expected to cost between $5,000 and $10,000 when they go on sale.Key1. That’s because they have got an electric race car by Renault, a self-driving andself-parking Audi A7, a self-piloted shuttle by Induct and the Ford C-MAX SolarEnergi.2. This year, the computer fits on a card about the size of an iPad.3. It works with lasers and sends out beams that bounce off the walls and other things inthe environment. As the result, the vehicle can create the map of the environment.4. They use melted sugar to create sweet creations like candy and cake decorations.5. They will cost between $5,000 and $10,000.。

新世纪英语专业本科听力教程第三册听力原文和答案

新世纪英语专业本科听力教程第三册听力原文和答案

❖UNIT 1Section One Houses in the Future❖Well, I think houses in the future will probably be (1) quite small but I should think they'll be (2) well-insulated so that you don't need so much (3) heating and (4) cooling as you do now, so perhaps very economical (5) to run. Perhaps they will use (6) solar heating, although I don't know, in this country, perhaps we (7) won't be able to do that so much. Yes, I think they'll be full of (8) electronic gadgets: things like very advanced televisions, videos, perhaps videos which take up ... the screen (9) takes up the whole wall. I should think. Yes, you'll have things like (10) garage doors which open automatically when you (11) drive up, perhaps electronic (12) sensors which will (13) recognize you when you, when you come to the front door even. Perhaps (14) architects and designers will be a bit more (15) imaginative about how houses are designed and perhaps with the (16) shortage of space people will think of putting gardens (17) on the roof and, and maybe rooms can be (18) expanded and, and (19) contracted* depending on what you use them for, so perhaps there'll be a bit more (20) flexibility about that.❖Part 2❖A: Tuesday two fifteen. Let me look in my diary. B: No, Thursday.❖A: Oh, I'm sorry. I thought you said Tuesday.❖B: Thursday two fifteen. No, I'm sorry. I've got an appointment until three. Could we make it later?❖Say three fifteen?❖A: Well, there's a lot to talk about. It'll take a couple of hours, at least. B: Shall we say Monday morning, then?❖A: Monday morning. All right. Nine o'clock?❖B: Nine. I think that will be all right. I'll ring you back and confirm. A: All right. But ring before five, could you?❖B: All right.❖A: Right you are. Bye. B: Bye.❖Exercise. Directions:Listen to the dialogue and write down the gist and the key words that help you decide.❖ 1. This dialogue is about making an appointment❖Woman: Listen! I'm terribly sorry I'm late. Man:❖Man: Oh, that's all right. It doesn't really matter, does it? I haven't got anything better to do, have I?❖Woman: Just let me explain, will you?❖Man: I've only been waiting for over an hour. That's all.❖Woman: Yes. I know, and I would have ...❖Man: After all, my time isn't really that important, is it?❖Woman: Please don't be like that. Just let me explain. (Silence. Man says nothing.)❖Woman: I ... I tried to get here in time but just after I left home, the car broke down.❖Man: The car broke down?❖Woman: Yes, and ... well ... luckily ... there was a garage near me. And ... and it took them a while❖to repair it.❖Man: Why didn't you at least phone?❖Woman: I would have! But I didn't know the number of the restaurant.❖Man: You could have looked it up in the telephone book!❖Woman: Yes, but ... you'll never believe this ... I couldn't remember the name of the restaurant. I knew where it was, but forgot the name.❖Man: I see. Well, at least it was lucky you found a garage to repair your car.❖Woman: Yes. It was something I couldn't do myself. It didn't take too long, but that's why I'm late,❖you see.❖Man: Uh-huh. Which garage, by the way?❖Woman: Pardon?❖Man: Which garage did you take it to?❖Woman: Uh ... the one near my flat. You know. Lewis Brothers.❖Man: Yes, I know that garage. It's the only one near your flat.❖Woman: Hmm, well now, let's have something to eat. Uh, what about some ...❖Man: I know the garage very well!❖Woman: Yes. Let's see now. Yes, I think I'll have some ...❖Man: A pity it's Sunday.❖ 2. The key words are Tuesday. Thursday. two fifteen. three fifteen. Monday morning. nine o'clock.❖Part 1 Dialogue❖I'm terribly sorry I'm late.❖Woman: Listen! I'm terribly sorry I'm late. Man:❖Man: Oh, that's all right. It doesn't really matter, does it? I haven't got anything better to do, have I?❖Woman: Just let me explain, will you?❖Man: I've only been waiting for over an hour. That's all.❖Woman: Yes. I know, and I would have ...❖Man: After all, my time isn't really that important, is it?❖Woman: Please don't be like that. Just let me explain. (Silence. Man says nothing.)❖Woman: I ... I tried to get here in time but just after I left home, the car broke down.❖Man: The car broke down?❖Woman: Yes, and ... well ... luckily ... there was a garage near me. And ... and it took them a while❖to repair it.❖Man: Why didn't you at least phone?❖Woman: I would have! But I didn't know the number of the restaurant.❖Man: You could have looked it up in the telephone book!❖Woman: Yes, but ... you'll never believe this ... I couldn't remember the name of the restaurant. I knew where it was, but forgot the name.❖Man: I see. Well, at least it was lucky you found a garage to repair your car.❖Woman: Yes. It was something I couldn't do myself. It didn't take too long, but that's why I'm late,❖you see.❖Man: Uh-huh. Which garage, by the way?❖Woman: Pardon?❖Man: Which garage did you take it to?❖Woman: Uh ... the one near my flat. You know. Lewis Brothers.❖Man: Yes, I know that garage. It's the only one near your flat.❖Woman: Hmm, well now, let's have something to eat. Uh, what about some ...❖Man: I know the garage very well!❖Woman: Yes. Let's see now. Yes, I think I'll have some ...❖Man: A pity it's Sunday.❖Woman: Pardon?❖Man: A pity it's Sunday. That garage is closed on Sunday!❖ 1. They are possibly boyfriend and girlfriend.❖ 2. In a restaurant.❖ 3. "It doesn't really matter, does it? I haven't got anything better to do, have I?"❖"I've only been waiting for over an hour. That's all" "After all, my time isn't really that important, is it?" well, at least It was lucky you found a barrage to repair your car❖Exercise Directions: Listen to the dialogue and answer the following questions.❖"Well, at least it was lucky you found a garage to repair your car."❖ 4. Because she wants to stop the conversation like this.❖Because he knows the girl is lying.❖Part 2 Passage The Oscar Statuette❖ 1 Industry insiders and members of the press called the award "the Academy statuette", "the golden trophy" or "the statue of merit", but the term never stuck.❖ 2. No hard evidence exists to support that tale, but in any case, by the sixth Awards Presentation in 1934, a Hollywood columnist used the name in his column.❖ 3. Walt Disney was honored with one full-size and seven miniature statuettes on behalf of his animated feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.❖ 4. If the statuettes don't meet strict quality control standards, they are immediately cut in half and melted down.❖ 5.The large boxes are shipped to the Academy offices via air express, with no identifiable markings.❖The Oscar statuette, designed by MGM's* chief art director Cedric Gibbons, depicts* a knight holding a crusader's* sword, standing on a reel of film with five spokes, signifying the original branches of the Academy: Actors, Writers, Directors, Producers, and Technicians.❖Born in 1928, years would pass before the Academy Award of Merit was officially named "Oscar". Industry insiders and members of the press called the award "the Academy statuette", "the golden trophy" or "the statue of merit". The entertainment trade paper,Weekly Variety, even attempted to popularize "the iron man". The term never stuck.❖ A popular story has been that an Academy librarian and eventual executive director, Margaret Herrick, thought the statuette resembled her uncle Oscar and said so, and that as a result the Academy staff began referring to it as Oscar.❖No hard evidence exists to support that tale, but in any case, by the sixth Awards Presentation in 1934, Hollywood columnist Sidney Skolsky used the name in his column in reference to Katharine Hepburn's first Best Actress win. The Academy itself didn't use the nickname officially until 1939.❖Since its conception, the Oscar statuette has met exacting uniform standards - with a few notable exceptions. In the 1930s, juvenile players received miniature replicas* of the statuette; a ventriloquist* Edgar Bergen was presented with a wooden statuette with a moveable mouth; and Walt Disney was honored with one full-size and seven miniature statuettes on behalf of his animated feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Between 1942 and 1944, in support of the war effort, Oscars were made of plaster. After the War, winners turned in the temporary awards for golden Oscar statuettes.❖The traditional Oscar statuette, however, hasn't changed since the 1940s, when the base was made higher. In 1945, the base was changed from marble to metal and in 1949, Academy Award statuettes began to be numbered, starting with No. 501.❖Approximately 50 Oscars are made each year in Chicago by the manufacturer, R. S. Owens. If they don't meet strict quality control standards, the statuettes are immediately cut in half and melted down.❖Each award is individually packed into a Styrofoam* container slightly larger than a shoebox.❖Eight of these are then packed into a larger cardboard box, and the large boxes are shipped to the Academy offices in Beverly Hills via air express, with no identifiable markings.❖On March 10, 2000, 55 Academy Awards mysteriously vanished en route from the Windy City* to the City of Angels. Nine days later, 52 of stolen statuettes were discovered next to a Dumpster* in the Koreatown section of Los Angeles by Willie Fulgear, who was later invited by the Academy to attend the Oscar 2000 ceremonies as a special guest.❖For eight decades, the Oscars have survived war, weathered earthquakes, and even managed to escape unscathed* from common thieves. Since 1995, however, R. S. Owens has repaired more than 160 statuettes. "Maybe somebody used chemicals on them to polish them and the chemicals rubbed right through the lacquer* and into the gold," explains the company president. "Or maybe people stored them someplace where they corroded." Although he stresses that the statuette is made to endure, Siegel offers this sage advice to all Oscar winners: "If it gets dusty, simply wipe it with a soft dry cloth."❖ A. Pre-listening Question❖Every January, the attention of the entertainment community and of film fans around the world turns to the upcoming Academy Awards, the highest honor in filmmaking. The annual presentation of the Oscars has become the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' most famous activity. The Oscar Statuette is a knight holding a crusader's sword, standing on a reel of film with five spokes.❖ B.. Sentence Dictation❖Directions: Listening to some sentences and write them down. You will hear each sentence three times.❖Exercise C Detailed Listening❖Directions: Listen to the passage and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Discuss with your classmates why you think the statement is true or false.❖----I...- 1. There were five original branches of the Academy.❖(Because the five spokes on the reel of film signify the original branches of the Academy:❖Actors, Writers, Directors, Producers, and Technicians.)❖~ 2. The Academy Award of Merit was officially named "Oscar" in 1928.❖(Born in 1928, years would pass before the Academy Award of Merit was officially named "Oscar.")❖----I...- 3. The Academy staff began referring to the Academy statuette as Oscar because Margaret Herrick said the statuette was like her uncle Oscar.❖(An Academy librarian and eventual executive director, Margaret Herrick, thought the statuette resembled her uncle Oscar and said so, and as a result the Academy staff began referring to it as Oscar.)❖ 4. Since its conception, the Oscar statuette has met exacting uniform standards.❖(There were a few notable exceptions. In 1930s, juvenile players received miniature replicas of the statuette and a ventriloquist Edgar Bergen gained a wooden statuette with a moveable mouth. Walt Disney was honored with one full-size and seven miniature statuettes. )❖----I...- 5. Oscars were made of plaster in the 1940s because of the War.❖(Between 1942 and 1944, in support of the war effort, Oscars were made of plaster.) ----I...- 6. The manufacturer, R. S. Owens makes about 50 Oscars each year in Chicago. (Approximately 50 Oscars are made each year in Chicago by the manufacturer, R. S.Owens.)❖~ 7. 55 Academy Awards were stolen by a mysterious person en route from the Windy City to the City of Angels on March 10, 2000. ❖(On March 10,2000,55 Academy Awards just mysteriously vanished en route from the Windy City to the City of Angels, but how and by whom was unknown.)❖~ 8. For eighty years, the Oscars have survived war, weathered earthquakes, managed to escape unscathed from common thieves and even chemical corrosion.❖(Since 1995, however, R. S. Owens has repaired more than 160 statuettes. "Maybe somebody used chemicals on them to polish them and the chemicals rubbed right through the lacquer and into the gold."❖Exercise D After-listening Discussion❖Directions: Listen to the passage again and discuss the following questions.❖ 1. The traditional Oscar statuette hasn't changed since the 1940s, when the base was made higher.❖In 1945, the base was changed from marble to metal and in 1949, Academy Award statuettes began to be numbered, starting with No.501.❖News News Item1 Bush-NATO-Iraq❖Mr. Bush says he hopes America's NATO allies will stand with the United States if he decides to take military action against Iraq. ❖All the same, the president says no action is likely in the near future. He says for now the focus is on implementing the new UN resolution that calls for a tough weapons inspection regime* and warns of consequences if Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein fails to comply*.❖Administration official say they expect the NATO summit to release a political statement backing the UN resolution. They say President Bush will bring up Iraq in his bilateral meetings in Prague*, but they also say they do not believe the Iraqi threat will be the focus of the summit.❖In Prague, the alliance plans to take steps toward the creation of a rapid deployment force that can playa role in combating terrorism.The president said even the smallest NATO member nations can contribute something to the cause❖ A. Directions: Listen to the news item and complete the summary.❖ B.. Directions: Listen to the news again and answer the following questions❖ 1. He hopes America's NATO allies will stand with the United States if he decides to take military❖action against Iraq.❖ 2. No, the president says no action is likely in the near future.❖ 3. They expect the NATO summit to release a political statement backing the UN resolution.❖ 4. The NA TO summit is held in Prague.❖No, it will not be the focus of the NATO summit.❖Bush-Iraq❖President Bush says everyone knows the real power in Iraq lies with Saddam Hussein: "There is no democracy. This guy is a dictator and so we have to see what he says." The president says the Iraqi leader has a choice to make: disarm peacefully or be disarmed by force: "If Saddam Hussein does not comply to the detail of the resolution, we will lead a coalition to disarm him. It is over. We are through with negotiations. There is no more time. The man must disarm. He said he would disarm. He now must disarm." Mr. Bush spoke with reporters while touring the Washington D.C. police department, a tour designed to highlight his plan to create a cabinet level Department of Homeland Security. He left no doubt his patience regarding Iraq is wearing very thin*, stressing the United States will no longer tolerate any efforts by Saddam Hussein to circumvent* demands to disarm.❖Directions: Listen to the news item and complete the summary.❖This news item is about the Bush administration's attitude towards Iraq.❖Directions: Listen to the news again and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).❖Britain-Iraq❖British Prime Minister Tony Blair delivered a radio address late Thursday to the Iraqi people warning that Saddam Hussein must comply with UN demands or suffer the consequences.❖Prime Minister Blair said Saddam Hussein must cooperate with UN weapons inspectors, or be prepared to face military action. In an interview with Radio Monte Carlo's Arabic service Thursday, Mr. Blair said war could be avoided, if Iraq agreed to disarm. ❖"The situation is very clear. If Saddam Hussein agrees to disarm Iraq of all chemical, or biological or nuclear weapons programs and capability, then conflict would be avoided, and his duty is to cooperate fully with the inspectors to tell them exactly what material he has, to cooperate and comply with them in the eradication of that material."❖The prime minister said he wanted to speak directly to the Iraqi people to try to dispel* what he called myths that have arisen between Christians and Muslims. He said the dispute with Iraq is not about the West versus the East or about oil, but about weapons of mass destruction.❖ A.❖Directions: Listening to the news item and complete the summary.❖This news item is about British Prime Minister's stand on the Iraqi issue.❖Directions: Listen to the news again and complete the following sentences.❖ 1. Prime Minister Blair warned that Saddam Hussein would suffer the consequences unless he cooperated with the UN weapons inspectors.❖Saddam Hussein should cooperate fully with the inspectors to tell them exactly what material he has, and comply with them in the eradication of that material.❖ 2. On Thursday Tony Blair had an interview with Radio Monte Carlo's Arabic service.❖ 3. According to the Prime Minister, the conflict can be avoided if Saddam Hussein agrees to disarm Iraq of all chemical. or biological or nuclear weapons programs and capability.❖ 4. Mr. Blair said the dispute with Iraq is not about the West versus the East or about oil, but about weapons of mass destruction.❖Part 1 Feature report❖Blix’s Iraq Inspection❖The chief UN arms inspector has been assigned the task of searching for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. The Security Council gave Iraq this last opportunity to disarm or face serious consequences, a euphemism* for possible war. The United States says it will make sure Iraq disarms, one way or another.❖But Mr. Blix* emphasizes that his inspectors will not determine the course of events in the region. He says they will visit suspected sites, conduct interviews with Iraqi scientists, ferret* out information and report back to the Security Council for its members to decide.❖As for US and British intelligence reports, which the Bush administration says proves that Iraq has banned weapons, Mr. Blix says he is not going into Iraq with pre-conceived ideas of what is there.❖The next test for Iraq will be December 8th, the deadline for Iraq to present a full accounting of its weapons programs. If Iraq presents, in effect, a blank sheet, Mr. Blix says, he would expect the United States to put its evidence on the table, so it can be verified.❖Iraq has persistently maintained it does not have the banned weapons. The latest such assertion came in a letter to the UN this week, in which Baghdad accepted the latest Security Council resolution setting out the parameters* for what experts say will be the most intrusive inspections in Iraq, so far.❖After the preliminary technical work starting Monday, Mr. Blix says, he expects the first wave of inspections to start November 27th.Two months later, he is required to report to the Security Council on Iraq's performance.❖Directions: Listening to the news report and complete the summary.❖This news report is about Mr. Blix's weapons inspections in Iraq.❖Directions: Listen to the news again and fill in the blanks with the missing words.❖Mr. Blix emphasizes that his inspectors will not determine the course of events in the region. He says they will visit suspected sites, conduct interviews with Iraqi scientists, ferret out information and report back to the Security Council for its members to decide.❖The next test for Iraq will be December eighth, the deadline for Iraq to present a full accounting of its weapons programs. If Iraq presents, in effect, a blank sheet, Mr. Blix says, he would expect the United States to put its evidence on the table, so it can be verified.❖Iraq has persistently maintained it does not have the banned weapons. The latest such assertion came in a letter to the UN this week, in which Baghdad accepted the latest Security Council resolution setting out the parameters for what experts say will be the most intrusive inspections in Iraq, so far.❖Part 2 Passage Rise and Fall of Egypt❖ 1. The Nile River was a kind friend but occasionally a hard taskmaster of the people who lived along its banks.❖ 2. In due course of time, one man who grew more powerful than most of his neighbors became their King.❖ 3. Provided he was not obliged to pay more taxes to his King than he thought just, he accepted the rule of pharaoh as accepted the rule of Mighty Osiris.❖ 4. It was different however when a foreign invader came and robbed him of his possessions.❖ 5. Egypt regained a semblance of independence when one of Alexander's generals set himself up as king of a new Egyptian state.❖The Nile River* was a kind friend but occasionally it was a hard taskmaster*. It taught the people who lived along its banks the noble art of "teamwork". They depended upon each other to build their irrigation trenches and keep their dikes in repair. In this way they learned how to get along with their neighbors and their mutual-benefit-association quite easily developed into an organized state.❖Then one man grew more powerful than most of his neighbors and he became the leader of the community and their commander-in-chief when the envious neighbors of western Asia invaded the prosperous valley. In due course of time he became their King and ruled all the land from the Mediterranean to the mountains of the west.❖But these political adventures of the old pharaohs* (the word meant "the Man who lived in the Big House") rarely interested the patient and toiling peasant of the grain fields. Provided he was not obliged to pay more taxes to his King than he thought lust, he accepted the rule of pharaoh as accepted the rule of Mighty Osiris *.❖It was different however when a foreign invader came and robbed him of his possessions.❖After twenty centuries of independent life, a savage Arab tribe of shepherds, called the Hyksos*, attacked Egypt and for five hundred years they were the masters of the valley of the Nile. They were highly unpopular and great hate was also felt for the Hebrews who came to the land of Goshen* to find a shelter after their long wandering through the desert and who helped the foreign usurper* by acting as his tax-gatherers and his civil servants.❖But shortly after the year 1700 B.C., the people of Thebes* began a revolution and after a long struggle the Hyksos were driven out of the country and Egypt was free once more.❖ A thousand years later, when Assyria* conquered all of western Asia, Egypt became part of the empire of Sardanapalus*. In the seventh century B.C., it became once more an independent state❖ A. Pre-listening Question❖,It is the Great Pyramid of Giza probably. The great pyramid is believed to have been built over a 20-year period. The site was first prepared, and blocks of stone were transported and placed. An outer casing (which disappeared over the years) was then used to smooth the surface. Although it is not known how the blocks were put in place, several theories have been proposed. One theory involves the construction of a straight or spiral ramp that was raised as the construction proceeded. This ramp, coated with mud and water, eased the displacement of the blocks which were pushed (or pulled) into place. A second theory suggests that the blocks were placed using long levers with a short angled foot.❖ B.. Sentence Dictation❖ 1. B.. Sentence Dictation❖Directions: Listen to some sentences and write them down. You will hear each sentence three times.❖Exercise C Detailed listening❖Directions: Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.❖ 1. C 2.B 3.B 4.A 5.A 6.B 7.D 8.C❖Exercise D After-listening Discussion❖Directions: Listen to the passage again and discuss the following questions.❖ 1.The last Egyptian queen, Cleopatra, tried her best to save the country when the Romans came in the year 39 B. C. Her beauty and charm were more dangerous to the Roman generals than half a dozen Egyptian army corps. She was successful twice in her attacks upon the hearts of her Roman conquerors. In the year 30 B.c., Augustus landed in Alexandria and destroyed her armies. She killed herself by taking poison.❖UNIT 2❖Section One Tactics for listeningMy Mother❖My mother was an efficient (1) taskmaster who cooked, cleaned and shopped for nine people (2) on a daily basis. She was a disciplinarian* who would (3) make us seven kids walk up and down the stairs a hundred times if we clumped* like (4)field hands to-dinner. She also enlisted us to help her in the day's (5) chores❖My mother believed that each of her children had a special (6) knack* that made him or her invaluable on certain (7) missions. My brother Mike, for example, was believed to have especially (8) keen eyesight. He was hoisted* up as a human (9) telescope whenever she needed to see something (10) far away. John was the climber when a kite (11) got caught. My own job was navigator for our (12) gigantic* old Chrysler.❖But my mother's (13) ability to get work done well was only (14) one side. She also had an (15) imagination that carried her in different directions, that (16) allowed her to transcend* her everyday life. She did not (17) believe in magic as portrayed on a stage, but (18) valued instead the sound of a metal bucket being (19) filled bv a hose, or the persistence of a dandelion * at the (20) edge ofa woodpile.❖Part 2 Listening for Gist❖For hundreds of years man has been fascinated by the idea of flying. One of the first men to produce designs for aircraft wasLeonardo da Vinci, an Italian artist who lived in the fifteenth century. However, it was not until the eighteenth century that people began to fly, or perhaps it would be better to say float, across the countryside in balloons. The first hot-air balloon was made in April 1783 by the Montgolfier brothers in France.❖In the following years many flights were made by balloon. Some of the flights were for pleasure and others were for delivering mail and for military purposes, such as observation and even bombing. However, in the late nineteenth century, airships superseded balloons as a form of transport.❖Airships came after balloons. The first powered and manned flight was made by a Frenchman, Giffard, in September 1852. His airship, powered by steam, traveled twenty-seven kilometers from Paris to Trappes at a speed of eight kilometers per hour. However the days of the airship were numbered as the aero plane became increasingly safe and popular.❖Exercise❖Directions: Listen to the passage and write down the gist and the key words that help you decide.❖ 1. This passage is about the early history of flying.❖ 2. The key words are jlving. designs. an Italian artist. fifteenth century: eighteenth century. flv. float. balloons: hot-air balloon.April 1783: airships. September 1852: aeroplane.❖Part 1 Dialogue Buying a Car❖A: Good morning, can I help you?❖B: Yes, I'm interested in buying a car.❖A: Have you anything in mind?❖B: Not really.❖A: What price are you thinking of?❖B: Not more than £13,500.❖A: Let's see now ... Over there between the Lancia and the Volvo is a Mini. It costs £12,830 and is cheap to run: It does 38 miles per gallon. Or there's the Citroen, behind the Mini. It costs £12,070 and is even cheaper to run than the Mini: It does 45 miles per gallon. It's not very fast though. It only does 69 miles per hour.❖B: No, I think the Mini and the Citroen are too small. I've got three children. Isn't there anything bigger at that price?❖A: Well, there's the Toyota over there, to the left of the Peugeot. It's very comfortable and costs £13,040. It's cheap to run too, and it also has a built-in radio. Or there's the Renault at the back of the showroom, behind the Peugeot. It costs a little more, £13,240, but it is cheaper to run. It does 40 miles per gallon and the Toyota only does 36 miles per gallon.❖B: What about that V olkswagen over there, in front of the Toyota?❖A: That costs a little more than £13,500 but it's a very reliable car. It's more expensive to run than the others: It does 34 miles per gallon, but it's faster. Its top speed is 90 miles per hour. The Toyota's is 80 miles per hour and the Renault's is 82 miles per hour.❖B: How much does it cost?❖A: £13,630 and that includes a 5-year guarantee.❖B: And the Fiat next to the Volkswagen?❖A: Again that's more than £13,500, but it's cheaper than the V olkswagen. It costs £13,550.❖B: Hmm well, I'll have to think about it and study these pamphlets. How much is that Peugeot incidentally, behind the Lancia?❖A: Oh, that's expensive. It costs £15,190.❖B: Yes, that is a bit too much. Thank you very much for your help. Goodbye.❖R❖£13.240❖40m/g❖82m/h❖T.❖£13.040❖36m/g❖80m/h 1£1/1901 k❖£12.070❖45m/g❖69m/h❖1£13~5501 VW 1£16~2401 M 1£15~8501❖£13.630 £12.830❖34m/g 38m/g。

新世纪大学英语视听说教程3(第二版)1到4单元听力

新世纪大学英语视听说教程3(第二版)1到4单元听力

Unit1S: This is going to be a great trip. I’ve never been to mexico, have you? M: No, I haven’t. have you finished everything?T: oh my gosh, where’s my bag?S: It’s in the closet. of course, I’m the only one who’s organized around here, I ran errands all day. And I am ready, exhausted, but ready.M: What did you have to do?S: Well, first I had confirm my flight.C: My ticket, where’s my ticket? Have you seen it?S: I saw it in the bathroom.C: The bathroom, are you sure? so strange .oh, you are right. Got it.S: Then I had to get traveler’s checks.T: Oh my money, I’ve lost my wallet.S: Then I had to pay the electricity and the phone bills, because someone forgot. And then I had to change my voice-mail message.C: My cellphone, I don’t remember where I put my cellphone.S: It’s in the kitchen.C: The kitchen. In the kitchen.S: These two, They’re never prepared. What would they do without me? M: How true, Hey, don’t forget to unplug your TV and electrical stuff before you go.S: Done.T: Sun-hee, we’re late. It’s time to go.S: Okay, Mike,I have to go, we’re leaving for the airport.S T C: Bye, Mike.M: Cool. Have a great trip, grils, bye.S:OK!Dose everybody have everything?Tickets?Bags?Coats?Everything? Let’s go. ok, Mexico, here we come.T C: Now Mexico, here we come.Unit 2T: I can’t believe how hot it is out there, Why didn’t we go to Hawaii with everyone else?M: Because we don’t have the money.T: Well, why didn’t we get an air conditioner?M: Hello? Same reason. And quit complaining. We’ve got air conditioning.T: Mike, that’s a bowl of ice and a fan.M: Takeshi, you’ve got to be more like me, and use your imagination, then you too, can have a beach vacation, see? Check out that gorgeous view.T: Right, but not exactly realistic.M: Okay, come over here. Close your eyes. Feel that cool ocean breeze. T: Mike, that’s the fridge.M: Come on! I said use your imagination. Now, close your eyes, Listen to the sound of the sea gulls. Hear the children laughing. Why, I think I can even smell a barbecue.T: Raw hot dogs?M: Don’t worry, I’m going to cook them up on that grill over there.T: Mike, you know, you’re not allowed to use a grill inside an apartment, right?M: Okay ,I’ll use the microwave then.T: A beach with a microwave ,sure Mike.M: That’s the beauty of imaginary beach .we’ve got a microwave .We’re got a TV with a remote control. Who could ask for everything more?T: What about water. That’s the main reason people go to beach. What are you going to use for that? The bathtub?M: No, That’s be silly. Here we go! Feel the ocean mist.T: Mike ,That for spraying plants, not me.M: You know , the sound of the waves, the ocean mist. It makes me want to surf.T: Surf?M: Yeah, surf .T: Mike, no, you can’t stand on that. You’ll break it.M: No, I won’t. Look at me dude. I’m hangin’ 10!Y: Yeah, cool, Hey, dude, watch out for that wave. I’m getting the bang of this imagination thing.M: Very funny, very funny indeed.Unit 3C: So, when do you start your new job.R: I’m not sure, I may start as soon as next month.C: Wow.R: Yeah, it’s going to be a lot of fun, except I’ll have to learn how to use that new software program I told you about.C: Don’t worry, I’m a software expert. I’ll help you figure it out.R: Thanks, Hey, what about your job? Your boss was transferred to the Asian office. Are you going to get promoted?C: I might, I might not, It’s not a big deal. I’ve been thinking lately. I don’t plan on working my whole life. Someday, maybe in five years or so. I’m going to quit my job and get out of this streeful life. You know, relax. Have some fun.R: What are you planning to do?C: I’m definitely going to travel. I might even move to another country. Maybe work as a volunteer. I could even start a new career. Maybe one where I can help people or help the world. What about you, what are your plans?R: Well, I’ve pretty much got everything planning already right up to my retirement.C: Really?R: Yep, I’m going to work hard and save as money as possible. Until I’m about 30、31. Then I’m going to become the Vice president of Finance and then the CEO by the time I’m 40. Maybe 45.C: Yeah?R: Yep, And when I’m 35 or 36, I’m going to settle down get married and have some kids.C: Oh, you are, are you? You know that for a fact?R: Well, it’s not a fact yet. But really, if you want to succeed, you need to have clear-cut, well-defined goals and aspirations.C: I don’t know, I think you should keep your options open. You know, go with the flow.R: Go with the flow? So you’re not nervous about the promotion?C: I didn’t say that, It’ just won’t be the end of the world I don’t get it. What about you? Are you nervous about the new job?R: Not really, I’m just go with the flow a long as the flow follows my plan.Unit 4Tara: Hi, Thank goodness you’re here, This morning she almost fainted then she felt very tired and now she says she feels very light-headed. I don’t know what to do.Takeshi; Has she seen a doctor?Tara; She won’t go. She says she just needs to get some rest.M: Did anything happen?Tara: Nothing out of the ordinary. The worst thing is she has this meeting with the president of the university tonight. She’s been pretty anxious about it.Takeshi: Okay, let’s take a look.Tara: Sun-hee, Mike and Takeshi are here.M: Hi, How are you feeling?S: Very tired, And I feel dizzy, and my stomach is killing me. I think I might even have a fever. Oh, Why do I have that meeting with the president tonight? I can’t stop thinking about it.M: Eating something you’ll feel better.S: Are you kidding? I can’t eat, I’m not hungry.Takeshi: Maybe you should go for a walk, get some fresh air.S: No, I just need to rest.Tara: Hello? Yes, No, this is her roommate, Tara, what? Okay, I’ll let her know. Thanks. That was the president’s secretary.S: What did she say?Tara: She told me that tonight’s meeting has been canceled.S; Oh thank goodness, Mike, can you hand me that orange juice? Tara: I don’t know, Maybe we should call a doctor.Takeshi: Yeah, maybe we should.S: What’s matter? Have’t yo u ever seen anyone eating before? Tara: I take it you’re feeling better?S: I am feeling pretty good. It must be a miracle or something. Tara: Or a lucky phone call.。

新世纪大学英语视听说教程3(第三版)听力原文

新世纪大学英语视听说教程3(第三版)听力原文

Unit l, Lesson AAudio Track 3-1-1, Audio Track 3-1-2Leticia: Hello?Paula: Hi, Leticia. It's Paula.Leticia: Hi, Paula. How are you? Have you finished packing yet?Paula: Almost.Leticia: You must be excited. When's your flight?Paula: Tomorrow. At 9 a.m. Listen, Leticia, I need your help.Leticia: OK. What's up?Paula: Well, as you know, I'm going on vacation for two weeks. Do you think you could water my plants while I'm away?Leticia: Sure. No problem.Paula: Great. They need water twice a week. There's one plant in the bedroom and one in the kitchen.Leticia: OK--say, how about your dog? Should I feed her, too?Paula: No, that's OK. I’m putting her in a kennel.Leticia: All right, then, I'll water your plants---and---oh, how about the mail?Should I pick it up for you?Paula: Actually, I've already asked the mailman to stop mail delivery. Thanks for asking, though.Leticia: Well, have a great trip!Paula: Thanks, Leticia. I really appreciate your help.Leticia: My pleasure. Wait a second. I don t have any keys to your place. Paula: Oh, that's right. Will you be home around 8 tonight?Leticia: Yeah, I think so.Paula: OK, I’ll drop by—I’ll give you the keys then.Leticia: OK! See you tonight. Bye!Paula: Bye! Thanks again!Audio Track 3-1-3, Audio Track 3-1-4, Audio Track 3-1-5 W: Wow, Jun, you look relaxed! Did you enjoy the long weekend?J: I sure did actually. Actually I took a big trip.W: Over the weekend? We only had three days off!J: Yep! But I visited four countries in three days!W: What?!J: I love to fly! You might say I’m an airplane freak!W: That’s interesting. Where did you go?J: I visited Korea, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines.W: Sounds like you were busy.J: I was. I only had only four hours in so. So I have to finish my shopping very quickly. Sometimes I had to run between connecting flights.W: Wait a minute. What about your baggage? Didn’t you have to wait for it?J: No, I didn’t have much, only one carry-on bag, it just fits the overhead compartment.W: So let me get this straight. You spent your weekend in an airplane flying around?J: Basically yes. I fly standby.W: Standby?J: Yes, as a standby passenger. I don’t have a reservation. At the last minute, they let me know if there’s a seat available. They give me a boarding pass and I get on.W: All these flying must be expensive.J: Well, I’m an airline employee. I’m a sales representative for Twin Star Airlines. So I know most of the flight attendants and I can almost fly for free.W: Lucky you!Audio Track 3-1-6Matt: Have you done all the errands?Tina: No, I haven’t finished them yet.Matt: You don’t have to go to the post office, I’ve canceled the mail delivery. Tina: Well, I’ve picked up the plane tickets. But I haven’t taken the dog to the kennel. What about you? Have you washed the dishes?Matt: No, I haven’t cleaned the kitchen. But I’ve already watered the plants, and I’ve given our keys to Mrs. Smith.Tina: What about your suitcase? Have you packed it?Matt: Not yet…But don’t worry: there’s still lots of time!Audio Track 3-1-7S: Are you almost ready?J: Yes, I think so. But we always forget so many things. Did you get the traveler’s checks at the bank yesterday?S: Yes I did. And I paid the bills too.J: Well, I changed our voice mail message and I confirmed all of our flights.S: Great! Let’s remember to give the house keys to Mr. Jacobsen so he can come in and water our plants.J: This afternoon I have to stop the mail delivery at the post office.S: And could you please take the dog to kennel?J: No, I hate that. He always looks so scared.S: And this time let’s remember to empty the trash before we leave.J: And we’ll give away all the fresh food. Last year there were black tomatoes and green meat in our refrigerator after our vacation.S: I made a note to myself unplug the computer.J: And I promised to turn off all the lights. The electric bill was terrible last time. S: Maybe we should write a list, they may be used again on our next vacation. Audio Track 3-1-8, Audio Track 3-1-9Tips for better packingAre you planning to travel for a weekend or several months around the country or overseas? Here are some tips to help you pack your bags.1.Pre-trip planning. Make a packing list to help you remember everything.Reveal it about a week before your trip. Plan a time to go shopping for things you need for your trip. Don’t pack the night before you travel. You’ll forget things when you’re in a hurry.2.Tagging luggage. Before packing, put names tags on valuable items likecameras and cellphones. Make sure that each piece of luggage, including carry-on has a luggage tag on it. If you know your hotel’s address and phone numbers, put it on your luggage tags.3.Saving space. Pack small items: socks, belts and etc inside your shoes. It usesthe empty space and helps the shoes to hold their shape. Pack your clothes in plastic bags. If you’re traveling with a friend, plan your packing together, share your alarm clock, toothpaste or first aid kit.4.Your carry-on bag. The most important items for your trip: passport, planetickets, traveler’s checks, credit cards keys and etc should go in your carry-on bag. Always keep them with you. Keep your carry-on bag small and light. Put those the heavy items in your checking luggage. Use soft bags such as backpacks or shoulder bags for carry-ons. They fit easily under the airplane seat or into the small overhead compartment.5.Other ideas. Bring an empty bag for souvenirs from the trip. Remember topack a few rub of bans, safety pins and plastic bags, they can be very useful.Bring some snacks such as nuts, cookies or dried fruit, you can eat them if you don’t have enough time for a meal. Sharing food is a good way to made other travelers.Audio Track 3-1-10, Audio Track 3-1-11,Audio Track 3-1-12Going solo is the way to go!How do you usually travel? Do you go with a close friend or a group of friends? Do you join a tour group? Do you travel with your family? Have you ever imagined "going solo"? In the mid 1990s, it was estimated that 9 million Americans were planning a summer vacation alone. Since then, the number of solo travelers has increased.You may think that traveling alone would be scary or boring. Well, according to people who do it, that's not exactly true. Solo travelers often have positive experiences: they make new friends, get to know themselves better, and can make their own schedules.There are many different things you can do on a vacation alone. Some solo travelers use the time to learn or practice a sport such as golf, mountain climbing,or scuba diving. Others go and stay on a ranch and learn how to ride a horse. You can pretend to be a cowboy or a cowgirl for a day!You may not believe this, but some travelers like to study on their vacation. They even go to "vacation college" at a university or join a research team as a volunteer worker. It's hard but satisfying work. You can "play scientist" for a week or two while you help someone with their project.For solo travelers of different ages and genders, there are many travel options, There are tours for women only and for people over the age of 60. And, of course, there are trips for singles who are looking for romance. One company offers trips that focus on fine dining----there is time for sightseeing during the day and for sharing a delicious meal with new friends at night.The next time you take a trip somewhere, why don't you consider going solo? Bon voyage!Unit 2 Lesson AAudio Track 3-2-2, Audio Track 3-2-3Carson and Jenna are looking for a vacation rental home. Listen. Circle the one they choose.Jenna: OK, I think we have two choices. The first place is a little house. It's located in a fruit orchard.Carson: Really?Jenna: Yeah. And you can eat as much fruit as you want.. When it's in season, of course. Oh---but wait. It says there's no air conditioner.Carson: That's OK. It's on the rainy side of the island. It's cooler there. We can use a fan.Jenna: You're probably right-- Say. It looks pretty basic. No washing machine or dryer-- not even a TV!Carson: Oh no! What are we going to do without a TV? That's terrible! Jenna: Very funny. I'm just letting you know about the place.Carson: I know. What's our second choice?Jenna: It's on the opposite side----the sunny side----of the island. Very fancy place with a bigswimming pool. It s only three blocks from the ocean.Carson: Who needs a swimming pool? I mean, it's only three blocks. Jenna: I see your point. Well, the pool area also has barbecue grills, beautiful gardens'-Carson: You like the second place better. I can tell..Jenna: Well, it does have everything. Washing machine, dryer, TV, VCR, frying pan'*'Carson: All we need is a toothbrush and a swimsuit-- Let's go with the second choice.Jenna: OK. I'II call them right now and reserve it. I can t wait to go! Audio Track 3-2-4, Audio Track 3-2-5Ashley is asking Jose for help. Listen to the Conversation and complete each sentence.Ashley: Excuse me, I ’m trying to get to the City Zoo.Jose: Oh, let me think…ok, um, how are you getting there?Ashley: I want to drive, if it’s convenient.Jose: Well, the directions are easy. See that road over there?Ashley: Yes.Jose: That’s Second Avenue. Just go straight down Second and turn left at the traffic light..Ashley: Ok.Jose: You ‘re be Church Avenue and it goes straight to the zoo.Ashley: Oh, so it ‘s not so farJose: No, but the traffic is usually heavy. And I don’t think the zoo has many parking spaces available for cars.Ashley: Hmm..Jose: Maybe you should take the subway.Ashley: Where do I catch it?Jose: There ‘s subway entrance right in front of the park. Take the red line three stops. Get off at the City Zoo stop. It’s pretty obvious.Ashley: Thanks a lot.Jose: No problem.Ashley: Oh, wait. One more thing. How much does the subway cost?Jose: Two dollars.Audio Track 3-2-6A realtor is showing house to Mrs. Willis. Listen to the conversation and decide which picture matches the situation.Realtor: Hello, Mrs.Willis, I think this house is perfect for you. I hope you like it.Mrs. Willis: It is nice and roomy.Realtor: Yes, there’s a lot of room. It’s a four bedroom house.Mrs.Willis: Great. I need a room for my home office because I work at home a lot. And I need two rooms for my kids.Realtor: And there’s also a big yard.Mrs. Willis: Great! I‘d love to have a garden. My kids can play there.Realtor: Shall we go outside and have a look?Mrs. Willis: OKAudio Track 3-2-7Listen to a talk about ways to improve life in the city. Then fill on the blanks with information you hear.There are several ways to improve life in my city. Our biggest problem is transportation. We really need more ways to get around. I’d like to ride mybicycle to work, but there is too much traffic on the streets. We need safer places for bicycling and walking. Another problem is the parks. We have some nice parks, but we don’t take good care of them and they are often dirty. We need cleaner parks, where children can play and adults can relax. One more problem is nightlife. There’s nothing to do in the evening. We should build a big theater for plays and concerts.Audio Track 3-2-8, Audio Track 3-2-9Take back your streetTwo neighbors meet on a city sidewalk. They talk about planting more flowers along their street, or asking the city council to add bike lanes to a busy road. In small but important ways these people are changing the face of their cities.All around the world people are speaking up and working hard to make their cities safer and more pleasant pedestrians. Cities have painted cross walks on their streets, made their streets narrower put in traffic lights and speed bumps and made plans to help more kids walk all bike to school.Many people have learnt from a man from Brisbane Austrian, named David Engwicht. His book reclaiming our cities and towns has a simple message. He says that in the past, streets belong to everybody. Kids played there, and neighbors stopped there to talk.But now, streets are just for cars and trucks. People stay inside to get away from the noise and dangerous traffic, and we lose contact with our neighbors. Engwicht says that we should use streets for more than just transportation. People need to take back their streets.Engwicht travels around the world, helping people think differently about pedestrians, streets and neighborhoods. Besides his books and articles, he gives many speeches. He has worked in neighborhoods from Honolulu to Scotland. While Engwicht was writing his book he learnt about how neighbors in the city Delft, in the Netherlands, stopped dangerous traffic on the street.They put old couches, tables and planters in the streets. Cars could still pass, but they had to drive slowly. When the police arrived, the saw the value of these illegal actions to make the streets safer. Soon city officials started planning ways to make cars slow down, and “calm” the traffic. Engwicht says we’d think about streets as our “outdoor living room”. “Calming” the traffic is just the beginning. Streets will be safe places for children again, and our neighbors will become our friends.Audio Track 3-2-10Creating spacesJin Hee Park is a student at Stanford University in California. She studies hard, "Of course, I came here for the academics,” she says. "But it doesn't hurt that the campus is so beautiful. I walk around sometimes just to relax." Alejandro Vega, a banker in New York City jogs almost every evening after work in Central Park. "Inever get bored. The park is so big. I can always find a different path with a new view."Niagara falls was on Ross Howard's list of places to visit in upstate New York. "The footpaths allowyou to get a wonderful view. You can even feel the spray from the falls on your face."What do these three places- Stanford University, Central Park, and Niagara Falls State Park- - --all have in common? They were all landscaped by Frederick Law Olmsted. Olmsted (1822-1903) has been called the "father of landscape architecture."In the 1800s, more and more people were moving to the cities. Some community leaders becameworried about the quality of life. They began a beautification campaign.In 1857, a design contest was held for a new park in New York City. Olmsted and his partner, CalvertVaux, won the contest. Central Park was the finished product---- the first landscaped public park in theUnited States. Today, no trip to New York is complete without a visit to this beautiful park.Later in his life, Olmsted designed landscapes for college campuses, including Stanford University. In the late 1860s, he joined the "Free Niagara" movement. Members of the movement wanted to preserve the beauty of Niagara falls. Despite opposition and pressures from business to industrialize the area. Olmsted and others resisted. Olmsted designed footpaths to give visitors better views of the falls. In all his work, Olmsted preferred to preserve the natural beauty of an area.Today, there are pressures again to develop Niagara. On Goat Island, an island in Niagara Falls StatePark, there are now souvenir shops. There may be signs that say "No Littering," but there is still a lot oftrash on the island. Most of the animals have disappeared. What would Frederick Law Olmsted say to all this?Audio Track 3-2-11Alejandro Vega, a banker in New York City jogs almost every evening after work in Central Park. "I never get bored. The park is so big. I can always find a different path with a new view."Niagara falls was on Ross Howard's list of places to visit in upstate New York. "The footpaths allow you to get a wonderful view. You can even feel the sprayfrom the falls on your face."What do these three places- Stanford University, Central Park, and Niagara Falls State Park- - --all have in common? They were all landscaped by Frederick Law Olmsted. Olmsted (1822-1903) has been called the "father of landscape architecture."Audio Track 3-2-12In the 1800s, more and more people were moving to the cities. Some community leaders becameworried about the quality of life. They began a beautification campaign.In 1857, a design contest was held for a new park in New York City. Olmsted and his partner, CalvertVaux, won the contest. Central Park was the finished product---- the first landscaped public park in theUnited States. Today, no trip to New York is complete without a visit to this beautiful park.Later in his life, Olmsted designed landscapes for college campuses, including Stanford University. In the late 1860s, he joined the "Free Niagara" movement. Members of the movement wanted to preserve the beauty of Niagara falls. Despite opposition and pressures from business to industrialize the area. Olmsted and others resisted. Olmsted designed footpaths to give visitors better views of the falls. In all his work, Olmsted preferred to preserve the natural beauty of an area.Today, there are pressures again to develop Niagara. On Goat Island, an island in Niagara Falls StatePark, there are now souvenir shops. There may be signs that say "No Littering," but there is still a lot oftrash on the island. Most of the animals have disappeared. What would Frederick Law Olmsted say to all this?Unit 3, Lesson A, 2 Listening,Activity1-5Audio Track 3-3-1A. Listen to Ellie and Lee's conversation. Circle the correct answersLee: Hi, Ellie.Ellie: Hi, Lee. How are you?Lee: Good. Hey there. Brandon. He's so cute. And you're such a good mother. Ellie: Thanks. Everyone says. "It's not always easy with your first child." You know, I agree with them.Lee: How old is he now?Ellie: He just turned two a month ago.Lee: Oh, no… The "terrible twos." Right?Ellie: Yep. It s so exhausting… for both of us!Lee: Does he throw things around? And cry a lot more?Ellie: Yes, exactly. Sometimes he hits me. I don't know. He was so well-behaved before.Lee: It happens to most babies. They turn two and their personality changes. Ellie: It sounds like you have some experience with "the terrible twos."Lee: I certainly do. My children are five and eleven now. but I still remember when they were young.Ellie: What can I do?Lee: Well, remember that it will pass… it won't last forever. Try to be patient. Audio Track 3-3-2B. Listen aga in. Cricle…Audio Track 3-3-3A. Mandy is working…Mandy: My homework assignment is too hard.Mom: What is it?Mandy: I’m doing an oral report on an accomplished woman. I chose Sadako Ogata. I have to present it to the class tomorrow.Mom: Do you know the material?Mandy: I think so.Mom: OK, let’s practice. I’ll ask you some questions.Mandy: OK.Mom: All right then, just why is Sadako Ogata well known?Mandy: She worked for the United Nations as the High Commissioner on Refugees. She worked in that job for ten years and supervised 2,200 people. Mom: Hmmm … What are refugees? I don’t know that word.Mandy: Mom. Come on, you know the word!Mom: Honey, we’re practicing, remember? You have to really know that material.Mandy: All right. Refugees are people who leave their countries to escape war or other problems.Mom: Is the refugee issue a big problem?Mandy: Yes. Worldwide there are now about 17 million refugees.Mom: Wow. Last question. Why did you choose Ms. Ogata for your report? Mandy: She’s an incredib le woman. She moved to the United States and received a PhD from UC Berkeley. She also got married and had two children. She’s really intelligent and I respect her.Mom: I think you are going to do a great job tomorrow. Good luck!Audio Track 3-3-4B. List en again. Check…Audio Track 3-3-5Listen to Mike…Next year, I’m going to study abroad. I want to study business economics. It willhelp me in my career. When I’m 23, I may come home to look for a job. Most probably in a bank or an accounting firm. Working 4 to 5 years, I may have some savings for starting a family. At the age of 30, I’d like to be a father. If everything goes smoothly, I’ll retire at the age of 50 and travel worldwide. Audio Track 3-3-6Listen to Kaithlyn’s…Hi Jackie,I’m so excited abo ut visiting you! Here are the details. My plane arrives on Friday at 2 p.m. When I get to the airport, I’ll take a taxi, so I’ll arrive at your house at about 3:00. That evening, Jeff and Carol are taking us out for dinner at a nice restaurant. I really wa nt to spend Saturday at the beach. I’m bringing my swimsuit and beach clothes. I looked at the weather forecast on the Internet. The weather is going to be sunny and beautiful. I’ll see you soon!KaitlynAudio Track 3-3-7Listen to a passage…Celebrating life changesIn Mexico and some other Latin countries, girls mark their fifteenth birthday with a celebration called the Quinceanera. In the morning, the birthday girl goes to the church with her family and her best friends. She wears a beautiful (and sometimes very expensive) dress. Later in the day, there is a huge party, with a big cake that matches the girl’s dress, and a night filled with music and dancing. When older people in the United States retire, their friends and coworkers often give them a retirement party to celebrate this life change. On their last day of work, there is a big dinner, with entertainment afterward. People make speeches and tell jokes about the retiree. Guests like to give presents, such as an album of photos of the retiree’s coworkers, or a homemade video of the retiree’s friends. Becoming an adult is a very important life change, and Japan has a special holiday to celebrate this. The second Sunday in January is Coming-of-Age Day. On that day, everyone who had their twentieth birthday in the last year goes to their town’s City Hall for a special ceremony. Everyone dresses up, and many women wear beautiful kimonos. The mayor makes a speech and gives presents to all the new adults.Some kids are afraid to start school, but six-year-olds in Germany can’t wait. For them, Schulanfang is a big holiday. To celebrate a child’s first day of school, parents or friends give the child a Zuckertuete, a big colorful cardboard cone filled with candy and little presents. People take pictures of kids holding their Zuckertuete, and there is a school party later for the parents, with cake and coffee.Audio Track 3-3-8Now listen…Audio Track 3-3-9B. Listen to the…Coping with life’s stressorsby Dr. Judy PalmerLet’s face it. Life is stressful. Stressful events in our lives are called “stressors”. Some of them are minor, such as uncomfortable air conditioning or a loudly ringing telephone. Others are more serious, such as the death of a spouse. That event tops the list as life’s most stressful event.You might be surprised to learn about the top 20 life stressors. Getting a divorce, for example, is number 2 on the list. And not all stressors are unhappy events. Pregnancy is a happy time for most families. It may also cause stress. Pregnancy is right be low retirement on the list of life’s major stressors.We can’t avoid stress, but we can do something about it. Listen to three people talking about their responses to stress in their lives.Tina Vega, 16Last year was horrible! My family moved to another town. I had to change schools and say good-bye to all my friends. It was really tough. I felt so lonely in my new school. But then one day I decided to enjoy my life: I smiled at everyone and I joined the soccer club at school. Now I have new friends. I like my new school.Frederick Cho, 42Life is unpredictable. Three weeks ago I lost my job. I was upset for the first week. I couldn’t do anything. Now I’m looking for a new job. It’s not good to sit around the house. I exercise every day and I’m healthier than I’ve been in years. Hazel Greene, 80My husband and I got married in 1950. He died five years ago. For the first two years I was depressed. I missed him so much because we did everything together. But now I’m feeling better. I think it’s important to st ay active and positive. I read a lot and do volunteer work.Audio Track 3-3-10Listen to the…Let’s face it. Life is stressful. Stressful events in our lives are called “stressors”. Some of them are minor, such as uncomfortable air conditioning or a loudly ringing telephone. Others are more serious, such as the death of a spouse. That event tops the list as life’s most stressful event.You might be surprised to learn about the top 20 life stressors. Getting a divorce, for example, is number 2 on the list.Audio Track 3-3-11Listen to the…Tina Vega, 16Last year was horrible! My family moved to another town. I had to changeschools and say good-bye to all my friends. It was really tough. I felt so lonely in my new school. But then one day I decided to enjoy my life: I smiled at everyone and I joined the soccer club at school. Now I have new friends. I like my new school.Frederick Cho, 42Life is unpredictable. Three weeks ago I lost my job. I was upset for the first week. I couldn’t do anything. Now I’m looking for a new job. It’s not good to sit around the house. I exercise every day and I’m healthier than I’ve been in years. Hazel Greene, 80My husband and I got married in 1950. He died five years ago. For the first two years I was depressed. I missed him so much because we did everything together. But now I’m feeling better. I think it’s important to stay active and positive. I read a lot and do volunteer work.Unit 4 Lesson A, 2 Listening,Activity1-5Audio Track 3-4-2A. Listen and circle the best headline for the news story you hear.Female Newscaster(F): Well, Jim, our next story is a strange one, isn't it?Male Newscaster (M): Yes, Irene, it sure is. It surprised everyone. Almost 200 people on a two-week holiday trip to Saint Martin became sick. They're calling it the "holiday cruise disease."F:It sounds scary. What caused it?M: The doctors aren't exactly sure, but they know it was something in the food the passengers ate.F: OK, give us the details.M: All right, here's the story: On Friday night, the ship departed around 10 p.m. with 300 passengers on board. By Sunday morning, some people reported feeling lightheaded. They stayed in bed. By that afternoon, more than half of the passengers had severe indigestion. Some of them got very sick. We spoke to one woman about her experience.Woman: Everyone was complaining. My stomach hurt so much I couldn't eat anything. It was really terrible!F: What's the situation now?M: Well, the ship had to return home on Monday---- after only two and a half days at sea---- and most of the passengers went straight to the hospital then.F: How are they doing now?M: They're exhausted---- many haven't slept for 48 hours---- but they’re doing fine.F: That's good news. It's too bad they couldn't enjoy their vacation.M: Yes, it is. And that’s the next problem. The passengers are asking for their money back, but the company doesn't want to refund the full amount.F: What's going to happen then?M: Nobody knows. I'll keep following the story, though, and I'll have more。

新世纪大学英语视听说教程3原文 (unit6)

新世纪大学英语视听说教程3原文 (unit6)

Unit 6 TelemunicationsListeningAudio Track 3-6-1A: Do you like to talk on the phone?B: Yes, I do. How about you?A: I don’t, not really. I prefer to talk in person. Who do you call the most?B: My parents. I call them twice a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays.A: Do you ever make long-distance or international calls?B: Oh, yes, I do. I make long-distance calls to my mom and dad and international calls to my cousin. He’s studying in France.Audio Track 3-6-2/Audio Track 3-6-3Conversation 1Man: Mindy, I need to make a phone call. Is there a pay phone around here?Woman: Here. Use my cell phone, Trey.Man: Really?Woman: Sure. I have free service on nights and weekends.Man: OK … thanks. Now, what do I do?Woman: You have to turn it on. Press the power button.Man: OK. I did that. Wait … there’s no dial tone.Woman: That’s OK. Remember, it’s a cell phone. It’s different.Man: Gotcha.Woman: Enter the area code and then the telephone number.Man: Let’s see …Woman: Now just press “send〞and you’ll be connected.Man: Got it! Thanks!Conversation 2Man: Do you know Maria’s phone number? She left a message on the answering machine but didn’t leave her telephone number.Woman 1: Hmm, I don’t know it … Look in the telephone directory.Man: I did. It’s no t listed.Woman 1: Oh … Why don’t you call directory assistance, then?Man: Good idea. Let’s see … 4-1-1 …Woman 2: What city?Man: Boston.Woman 2: What listing?Man: I need the number for Maria Gomez on North Street.Woman 2: One moment, please. Than k you. Here’s your number. The number is … area code 617-524 …Audio Track 3-6-4/Audio Track 3-6-5Conversation 1Dave: Arrgh! Elaine! I’m so frustrated!Elaine: Why? What’s wrong, Dave?Dave: I’m trying to call Henry at home. His line is always busy.Elaine: Did you try his cell phone?Dave: I don’t know the number.Elaine: Hold on a second. Here it is: Area code 266, 555-6983.Dave: Thanks.Elaine: Well …?Dave: I’m getting his voice mail. I’m going to hang up.Elaine: Why don’t you try again? Just press “redial.〞Dave: Nope. Same thing … the voice mail. I’ll try later. Thanks anyway.Conversation 2Elaine: What time is it?Dave: 6:00. Why?Elaine: I’m going to try Henry this time.Dave: I don’t think he’s home yet.Elaine: You never know. Maybe I’ll hav e better luck.Young boy: Hello?Elaine: Hello? Um … could I speak to Henry, please?Young boy: I’m sorry. I think you’ve called the wrong number.Elaine: Oh, I’m sorry. Oops … I dialed the wrong number.Dave: Well, try again.Elaine: OK.Henry: Hello?Elaine: Hello? Henry?Henry: Yes.Elaine: It’s Elaine. How are you?Henry: I’m fine, thanks. It’s so nice to hear from you! How are you?Audio Track 3-6-6/Audio Track 3-6-7Beth: Hey, Lisa, can I borrow some money from you? I have to pay my phone bill.Lisa: Why is your bill so high?Beth: Well, I made a few phone calls last month, and they were kind of expensive.Lisa: Who did you call?Beth: I was calling my friend Raul in Caracas. I’m going to visit him next month. I wanted to plan my vacation. But first, I dialed a wrong number — three times.Lisa: Oh, Beth!Beth: Then I checked it and entered the number again. Raul’s sister picked up the receiver. She doesn’t speak English, so she hung up the phone. I tried again the next day. Raul’s father answered and I left a message.Lisa: Did Raul ever reach you?Beth: No! He got a busy signal because my brother is always on the phone. Finally I called him, and we talked for an hour.Lisa: I think a plane ticket is cheaper than your phone bill.Audio Track 3-6-8/Audio Track 3-6-9Do you want to get a cell phone?1. Everyone loves cell phones!More and more people are buying cell phones. With a cell phone, you can keep in touch with friends, family, and co-workers, everywhere you go. It’s important to choose the right cell phone, and the right pany.2. Choose the right plan.Look at plans from different panies, and answer these questions: Will I use my cell phone every day, or only in an emergency? When will I make calls — during the day, at night, or on weekends? Does the price fit my monthly budget?3. What phone is right for you?Before you buy a phone, think about these things: What size do you want? Is it easy to use? Does it have the features you need — for example, voice dialing or Internet service?4. D on’t talk and drive.You need two hands to drive a car. Taking your hand off the steering wheel to use your phone is risky. In some places it’s illegal. If you need to make or receive a call, stop at the side of the road.5. Use your cell phone politely.Turn your phone off in meetings, movies, restaurants, or any place where a ringing phone might disturb people. It’s okay to use your cell phone in a public place; just remember to speak softly and keep your conversation private.Audio Track 3-6-10/Audio Track 3-6-11How do you feel about cell phones?It can’t be denied: there has been a cell phone boom in the last decade. Everywhere you go, people seem to be talking on the telephone. How do people feel about cell phones? Our on-the-street survey found some interesting answers.Sixty-nine percent of the people we asked think cell phones are convenient and save time. Nineteen percent use cell phones only when they have to. A small percentage —only three percent — think cell phones are unnecessary. Another three percent say they are addicted to theircell phones! There have been some problems associated with cell phones. Some cities have passed laws affecting cell phone use. For example, in some places, it is now illegal to drive and use your cell phone at the same time. A survey asked people about cell phones and laws. Here is how they answered. There should be laws about cell phone usage …in classrooms, theaters, and restaurants 57% agreewhile driving 45% agreeon public transportation 34% agreeOne thing is sure about cell phones: everyone has an opinion about how and when they should be used!Listen to what these four people had to say:Phil: I’m Phil. I love talking on the phone. I keep my phone next to my bed. I even take it with me into the bathroo m! My friends say that I am “cell phone crazy.〞Sherry: I’m Sherry. I live in the country. My nearest neighbor is 25 miles away. My cell phone makes me feel safe. I can call someone in an emergency.Eric: I’m Eric. I think cell phones are unnecessary. Why do people use them so often, especially in public places? I think it’s a form of noise pollution!Carmen: I’m Carmen. I’m very busy. Sometimes I have to cancel an appointment at the last minute. I use my cell phone to do that. It’s good for business.Audio Track 3-6-12A: My number is five-five-five, six-seven-four-nine.B: Five-five-five, six-seven-four-nine?A: Yes. Six-seven-four-nine.Audio Track 3-6-131A: My number is five-five-five, two-five-two-six.B: Did you say five-five-five, two-nine-two-six?A: No, it's two-five-two-six.2A: My work number is eight hundred, two-two-one, five-three-four-eight.B: Five-three-four-eight?A: That's correct.3A: You can call me at five-five-five, sixteen-sixty one.B: Was that five-five-five, sixty-sixty one?A: No, it's one-six-six-one.Speaking & municationAudio Track 3-6-14Receptionist: Good morning. Barr Incorporated.Yuka: Good morning. Tony White, please.Receptionist: One moment, please. I’m sorry. He’s not in. May I take a message?Yuka: Yes, please. Tell him that Yuka called.Receptionist: Yuka. How do you spell that?Yuka: It’s spelled Y-U-K-A.Receptionist: OK. Does Mr. White have your telephone number?Yuka: Yes, he does.Receptionist: OK, Yuka. I’ll give him the message.Yuka: Thanks a lot.Audio Track 3-6-15A: My full name is Bao Yuhe.B: Can you spell it for me, please?A: My family name Bao is spelled B as in boy, A as in apple, O as in orange, and my given nameYuhe is spelled Y as in yellow, U as in uniform, H as in hot and E as in England.A: Thank you.Audio Track 3-6-16A: Hello. Ms. Wu, please.B: I’m sorry. She’s not here at the moment. May I take a message?A: Yes, please. Tell her Ted Zhang called.B: Ted Zhang? Could you spell that, please?A: Certainly. You spell Ted T as in tango, E as in England, D as in Donald. Zhang is spelled Zlike in zebra, H like in hot, A as in apple, N as in Nancy, and G as in golf.B: OK. Got it. Does Ms. Wu have your cell phone number?A: Yes, she sure does.B: OK, Ted. I’ll give her the message.A: Thank you very much indeed.Audio Track 3-6-17Evan: Dad, I want a cell phone. All my friends have one!Dad: Evan, just because all your friends have one doesn’t mean you should have one. What do youneed it for?Evan: I need it to make phone calls.Dad: Make phone calls? To whom? You’re still a kid, and you should be playing, not making phone calls! You don’t need to have a cell phone. I think you should be at least 16 before you get one.Mom: Well, can I say something? Perhaps Evan should have one.Dad: Why?Mom: I think cell phones can be very useful. I worry that I won’t be able to reach him, in an emergency. There would be no need to worry if he had a cell phone. I could relax.Dad: OK, I see what you mean. But I’m still not convinced they are safe for children to use. Let’s ask Evan’s doctor for her opinion.Mom: Sure. Good idea.Doctor: I don’t like cell phones that much. They’re very useful in emergencies, but in general, I think that they’re not a good thing, especially for kids. St udies in Britain say that cell phones may have a dangerous effect on children’s brains.Dad: I see. In that case, I think we should all agree that Evan should not have a cell phone until he is much older.Video CourseVideo Track 3-6-1Catherine: I thin k these days you can’t live without a cell phone.Brad: I always have my cell phone with me so I can call my friends. I also can browse the Internet and download music.Jackie: My cell phone has a camera on it. It’s very useful when I don’t have a camera w ith me and if there’s something funny happening, then I can take a picture.Dayanne: I think that sometimes cell phones are unnecessary. However, they’re very good for business.Alex: What I like about cell phones is you can contact anybody you want anytime you want. Calvin: I feel like I lost some privacy because of cell phones.Lourdes: I don’t like cell phones that much.They’re necessary ... and they’re very useful in emergencies … but in general, I think that they’re not a good thing.Dennis: I like cell phones because they connect you with people. Wherever you are, people can reach you. What I don’t like about cell phones is when they ring at the most unexpected times. Alejandra: I like cell phones because they allow me to call people when I’m running l ate and let them know that I’m running late. I don’t like when cell phones ring in theaters, or movie theaters, or important talks, or even in the classroom. That’s … I think … a lack of respect, so that’s when I hate cell phones.Video Track 3-6-2Jacki e: My cell phone has a camera on it. It’s very useful when I don’t have a camera with me and if there’s something funny happening, then I can take a picture.Alex: What I like about cell phones is you can contact anybody you want anytime you want. Calvin: I feel like I lost some privacy because of cell phones.Dennis: I like cell phones because they connect you with people. Wherever you are people canreach you. What I don’t like about cell phones is when they ring at the most unexpected times.Video Track 3-6-3Woman: (talking loudly on cell phone) No! No, no, no … Go … the taxi line … find the taxi line … there’s one just outside. It’s right outside. No … it’s right outside of the airport. Go inside and ask someone, OK? All right. We’ll see you soon … twenty minutes or so … OK. Bye! Roberto: I can’t stand cell phones. Why do people use them so often —especially in public places?Mike: I know. I only use my cell phone when I need it. I find it to be a form of noise pollution. (Mike’s phone rings)Roberto: See what I mean?Mike: (into phone) Hello?Mr. Johnson: Hi, Mike!Mike: Hi, Dad! How’s it going?Mr. Johnson: Oh, great. Listen, son, I just got a new cell phone and I called to give you the number.Mike: Oh, you just need to give me your new number ...M r. Johnson: Yeah. You know, I really love these cell phones. They’re so convenient! Your mother’s addicted to hers. She’s on it all the time ...Mike: Uh ... Dad? The number?Mr. Johnson: Oh, I’m sorry. I almost forgot. Here it is. The new area code is six five one …Mike: Did you say six nine one?Mr. Johnson: No … no … six five one … five. “F〞… like in “Frank〞…Mike: Got it.Mr. Johnson: And the telephone number is 555-2324.Mike: (phone beeps) Dad? Can you hold on a minute? Mom’s calling on the other line. (into phone to mom) Hello?Mrs. Johnson: Hi, sweetheart, it’s your mom!Mike: Hi, Mom! I’m on the other line with Dad.Mrs. Johnson: Oh that’s nice, dear. I need to talk to him, too. I’m planning our trip to New York. I’d prefer to e in September, but your father wants to e during the holidays. Now you tell him …Mike: Wait a minute, I can’t stand sending messages. Can you hold on a second? I’m going to try to connect you two … (into phone to both mom and dad) Hello? Is everybody here?Mr. Johnson: Ye ah, I’m here … (mom laughs) Oh …this is what I call a family reunion! Mike: (all laugh) Yeah!Woman: (to Mike) Shh! Do you mind? (to her friend) I can’t stand cell phones — especially inpublic places!Video Track 3-6-4Woman: (talking loudly on cell phone) No! No, no, no … Go … the taxi line … find the taxi line … there’s one just outside. It’s right outside. No … it’s right outside of the airport. Go inside and ask someone, OK? All right. We’ll see you soon … twenty minutes or so … OK. Bye! Roberto: I can’t stand cell phones. Why do people use them so often —especially in public places?Mike: I know. I only use my cell phone when I need it. I find it to be a form of noise pollution. (Mike’s phone rings)Video Track 3-6-5Roberto: See what I mean?Mike: (into phone) Hello?Mr. Johnson: Hi, Mike!Mike: Hi, Dad! How’s it going?Mr. Johnson: Oh, great. Listen, son, I just got a new cell phone and I called to give you the number.Mike: Oh, you just need to give me your new number ...Mr. Johnson: Yea h. You know, I really love these cell phones. They’re so convenient! Your mother’s addicted to hers. She’s on it all the time ...Mike: Uh ... Dad? The number?Mr. Johnson: Oh, I’m sorry. I almost forgot. Here it is. The new area code is six five one …Mike: Did you say six nine one?Mr. Johnson: No … no … six five one … five. “F〞… like in “Frank〞…Mike: Got it.Mr. Johnson: And the telephone number is 555-2324.Mike: (phone beeps) Dad? Can you hold on a minute? Mom’s calling on the other line. (into phone to mom) Hello?Video Track 3-6-6Mrs. Johnson: Hi, sweetheart, it’s your mom!Mike: Hi, Mom! I’m on the other line with Dad.Mrs. Johnson: Oh that’s nice, dear. I need to talk to him, too. I’m planning our trip to New York. I’d prefer to e in September, but your father wants to e during the holidays. Now you tell him …Mike: Wait a minute, I can’t stand sending messages. Can you hold on a second? I’m going to try to connect you two … (into phone to both mom and dad) Hello? Is everybody here?Mr. Joh nson: Yeah, I’m here … (mom laughs) Oh … this is what I call a family reunion!Mike: (all laugh) Yeah!Woman: (to Mike) Shh! Do you mind? (to her friend) I can’t stand cell phones — especially in public places!。

新世纪大学英语视听说3(第三版)听力原文

新世纪大学英语视听说3(第三版)听力原文

视听说3 unit1—unit6Unit l, Lesson ATrack 3-1-1 Track 3-1-2Leticia: Hello?Paula: Hi, Leticia. It's Paula.Leticia: Hi, Paula. How are you? Have you finished packing yet?Paula: Almost.Leticia: You must be excited. When's your flight?Paula: Tomorrow. At 9 a.m. Listen, Leticia, I need your help.Leticia: OK. What's up?Paula: Well, as you know, I'm going on vacation for two weeks. Do you think you could water my plants while I'm away?Leticia: Sure. No problem.Paula: Great. They need water twice a week. There's one plant in the bedroom and one in the kitchen.Leticia: OK--say, how about your dog? Should I feed her, too?Paula: No, that's OK. I’m putting her in a kennel.Leticia: All right, then, I'll water your plants---and---oh, how about the mail? Should I pick it up for you?Paula: Actually, I've already asked the mailman to stop mail delivery. Thanks for asking, though.Leticia: Well, have a great trip!Paula: Thanks, Leticia. I really appreciate your help.Leticia: My pleasure. Wait a second. I don t have any keys to your place.Paula: Oh, that's right. Will you be home around 8 tonight?Leticia: Yeah, I think so.Paula: OK, I’ll drop by—I’ll give you the keys then.Leticia: OK! See you tonight. Bye!Paula: Bye! Thanks again!Track 3-1-3;3-1-4;3-1-5W: Wow, Jun, you look relaxed! Did you enjoy the long weekend?J: I sure did actually. Actually I took a big trip.W: Over the weekend? We only had three days off!J: Yep! But I visited four countries in three days!W: What?!J: I love to fly! You might say I’m an airplane freak!W: That’s interesting. Where did you go?J: I visited Korea, Tailand, Singapore and the Philippines.W: Sounds like you were busy.J: I was. I only had only four hours in so. So I have to finish my shopping very quickly. Sometimes I had to run between connecting flights.W: Wait a minute. What about your baggage? Didn’t you have to wait for it?J: No, I didn’t have much, only one carry-on bag, it just fits the overhead compartment.W: So let me get this straight. You spent your weekend in an airplane flying around?J: Basically yes. I fly standby.W: Standby?J: Yes, as a standby passenger. I don’t have a reservation. At the last minute, they let me know if there’s a seat available. They give me a boarding pass and I get on.W: All these flying must be expensive.J: Well, I’m an airline employee. I’m a sales representative for Twin Star Airlines. So I know most of the flight attendants and I can almost fly for free.W: Lucky you!Track 3-1-6Matt: Have you done all the errands?Tina: No, I haven’t finished them yet.Matt: You don’t have to go to the post office, I’ve canceled the mail delivery.Tina: Well, I’ve picked up the plane tickets. But I haven’t taken the dog to the kennel. What about you? Have you washed the dishes?Matt: No, I haven’t cleaned the kitchen. But I’ve already watered the plants, and I’ve given our keys to Mrs. Smith.Tina: What about your suitcase? Have you packed it?Matt: Not yet…But don’t worry: there’s still lots of time!Track 3-1-7S: Are you almost ready?J: Yes, I think so. But we always forget so many things. Did you get the traveler’s checks at the bank yesterday?S: Yes I did. And I paid the bills too.J: Well, I changed our voice mail message and I confirmed all of our flights.S: Great! Let’s remember to give the house keys to Mr. Jacobsen so he can come in and water our plants.J: This afternoon I have to stop the mail delivery at the post office.S: And could you please take the dog to kennel?J: No, I hate that. He always looks so scared.S: And this time let’s remember to empty the trash before we leave.J: And we’ll give away all the fresh food. Last year there were black tomatoes and green meat in our refrigerator after our vacation.S: I made a note to myself unplug the computer.J: And I promised to turn off all the lights. The electric bill was terrible last time.S: Maybe we should write a list, they may be used again on our next vacation.Track 3-1-8;3-1-9Tips for better packingAre you planning to travel for a weekend or several months around the country or overseas? Here are some tips to help you pack your bags.1.Pre-trip planning. Make a packing list to help you remember everything. Reveal it about aweek before your trip. Plan a time to go shopping for things you need for your trip. Don’t pack the night before you travel. You’ll forget things when you’re in a hurry.2.Tagging luggage. Before packing, put names tags on valuable items like cameras andcellphones. Make sure that each piece of luggage, including carry-on has a luggage tag on it.If you know your hotel’s address and phone numbers, put it on your luggage tags.3.Saving space. Pack small items: socks, belts and etc inside your shoes. It uses the empty spaceand helps the shoes to hold their shape. Pack your clothes in plastic bags. If you’re traveling with a friend, plan your packing together, share your alarm clock, toothpaste or first aid kit.4.Your carry-on bag. The most important items for your trip: passport, plane tickets, traveler’schecks, credit cards keys and etc should go in your carry-on bag. Always keep them with you.Keep your carry-on bag small and light. Put those the heavy items in your checking luggage.Use soft bags such as backpacks or shoulder bags for carry-ons. They fit easily under the airplane seat or into the small overhead compartment.5.Other ideas. Bring an empty bag for souvenirs from the trip. Remember to pack a few rub ofbans, safety pins and plastic bags, they can be very useful. Bring some snacks such as nuts, cookies or dried fruit, you can eat them if you don’t have enough time for a meal. Sharing food is a good way to made other travelers.Unit 1 Lesson BVideo track 3-1-1Dave: Before going on a trip I pay the bills, I empty the trash, and I give a house key to a friend.Alejandra: Before I leave on a trip, I have to confirm travel plans and make sure that I have requested a vegetarian meal.Thallus: Before leaving for a long trip, I turn off the lights, I turn off my heater, I give my keys to my roommate, and I water my plant.Video track 3-1-2Julianna: The funniest story of my traveling experience was when I came to the U.S. for the first time by myself. They lost my luggage and I didn't speak a word of English. I had to use my hands to explain myself. People understood what I meant and they helped me out.Catherine: My recent trip to Africa was one of the most amazing trips of my life, This was my second trip to Tanzania, Africa. We visited a lot of villages, some very remote that we had to travel by helicopter. In Tanzania, it's very different from America so there are no maps. So, even traveling in a helicopter, we didn't really know where we were going to go. We didn't really know the village names, so we just kind of had no destination and we got in the helicopter and just flew around. And if we saw some animals or some rooftops of hut houses, we said, "Let's go there" and we just kind of landed.Dennis: I have a lot of funny experiences on the airline as a flight attendant. But one of the funniest I could recall was, there was this passenger who had a toupee and one of my flight attendants was serving---l think---she was serving food---and she had this tray. And suddenly turbulence happened, and she lost her balance---and her hand landed on the guy's head, who had atoupee. When she caught her balance again, the toupee kind of shifted, so his sideburns wereon his forehead. And I had to control my laughter because you're not allowed to laugh—video track 3-1-3Dennis: I have a lot of funny experiences on the airline as a flight attendant. But one of the funniest I could recall was, there was this passenger who had a toupee and one of my flight attendants was serving---l think---she was serving food---and she had this tray. And suddenly turbulence happened, and she lost her balance---and her hand landed on the guy's head, who had atoupee. When she caught her balance again, the toupee kind of shifted, so his sideburns wereon his forehead. And I had to control my laughter because you're not allowed to laugh—City Living Mexico----here we come!Video track 3-1-4Sun-hee: This is going to be a great trip! I've never been to Mexico, have you?Mike: No, I haven't. Have you finished everything?Tara: Oh my gosh! Where's my bag?Sun-hee: (to Tara) It s in the closet. (into phone) Of course! I'm the only one who's organized around here. I ran errands all day and I'm ready---exhausted---but ready.Mike: What did you have to do?Sun-hee: (holds up ticket) Well, first I had to confirm my flight--Claudia: My ticket! Where's my ticket? Have you seen it?Sun-hee: (to Claudia) I saw it in the bathroom.Claudia: The bathroom? Are you sure? So strange ... (holds up her ticket) Oh, you're right. Got it!Sun-hee: (holds up traveler's checks)--then I had to get traveler's checks--Tara: Oh! My money! I've lost my wallet! (Sun-hee hands Tara her wallet) Whexv!Sun-hee: (into phone)--then I had to pay the electricity and phone bills, (to Tara) because someone forgot--(into phone) and then I had to change my voice mail message.Claudia: My cell phone! I don t remember where I put my cell phone!Sun-hee: (to Claudia) It's in the kitchen.Claudia: (to self) The kitchen--it's in the kitchen-- (holds up cell phone) Ta-dah!Sun-hee: (into phone) These two----they're never prepared! What would they do without me?Mike: How true--Hey, don't forget to unplug your TV and electrical stuff before you go.Sun-hee: (holds up plug) Done.Tara: Sun-hee! We're late! It's time to go!Sun-hee: OK! Iley mike, I have to go. We're leaving for the airport.Sun-hee, Tara and Claudia: Bye Mike!Mike: Cool! Have a great trip girls! Bye.Sun-hee: OK! Does everybody have everything? Tickets?Tara and Claudia: Yep.Sun-hee: Bags?Tara and Claudia: Yep.Sun-hee: Coats?Tara and Claudia: Yep.Sun-hee: Everything.Tara and Claudia: Yep. Let's go!Sun-hee: OK. Mexico----here we come!(all exit)Tara and Claudia: (Sun-hee re-enters to get her ticket and traveler's checks) Now-- Mexico----here we come!Track 3-1-18Sun-hee, Tara, and Claudia are preparing to go to Mexico for a vacation. While Sun-hee is talking to Mike on the phone, Claudia and Tara have some trouble preparing for the trip. First, Tara can’t find her bag and then Claudia doesn’t know where her ticket is. But Sun-hee is tatally relaxed because she has already finished getting ready. Sun-hee tells Mike about all the errands she had to do earlier that day. She had to confirm her flight, get travel’s checks, change her voice-mail message, and pay the bills. Finally, Tara and Claudia are ready to go and Sun-hee checks to be sure they have everything. However, after they leave, Sun-hee soon comes running back in. Why? She forgot to take her ticket and passport!Unit 2, Lesson ATrack 3-2-2;3-2-3Jenna: OK, I think we have two choices. The first place is a little house. It's located in a fruit orchard.Carson: Really?Jenna: Yeah. And you can eat as much fruit as you want. When it's in season, of course. Oh---butwait. It says there’s no air conditioner.Carson: That's OK. It's on the rainy side of the island. It's cooler there. We can use a fan.Jenna: You're probably right… Say. It looks pretty basic. No washing machine or dryer… not evena TV!Carson: Oh no! What are we going to do without a TV? That's terrible!Jenna: Very funny. I'm just letting you know about the place.Carson: I know. What's our second choice?Jenna: It's on the opposite side----the sunny side----of the island. Very fancy place with a big swimming pool. It s only three blocks from the ocean.Carson: Who needs a swimming pool? I mean, it's only three blocks.Jenna: I see your point. VVell, the pool area also has barbecue grills, beautiful gardens'- Carson: You like the second place better. I can tell..Jenna: Well, it does have everything. Washing machine, dryer, TV, VCR, frying pan'*'Carson: All we need is a toothbrush and a swimsuit--Let's go with the second choice.Jenna: OK. I'II call them right now and reserve it. I can t wait to go!Audio track 3-2-4; 3-2-5Ashley: Excuse me. I’m trying to get to the City Zoo.Jose : oh, let me think…ok, um, how are you getting there?Ashley: I want to drive, if it’s convenient.Jose: well, the directions are easy. See that road over there?Ashley: yes.Jose: that’s Second Avenue. Just go straight down second and turn left at the traffic light. Ashley: ok.Jose: you’ll be on Church Avenue and it goes straight to the zoo.Ashley: oh, so it’s not too far.Jose: no, but the traffic is usually heavy. And I don’t think the zoo has many parking spaces available for cars.Ashley: hmm…Jose: maybe you should take the subway.Ashley: where do I catch it ?Jose: there’s a sbuway entrance right in front of the park. Take the red line three stops. Cet off at the City Zoo stop. It’s pretty obvious.Ashley: thanks a lot.Jose: no problemAshley: oh, wait. Noe more thing. How much does the sbuway cost?Jose: two dollars.Audio track 3-2-6Realtor: Hello, Mrs Wills. I think this house is perfect for you. I hope you like it.Mrs. Wills: it’s nice and roomy.Realtor: Yes, there’s a lot of room. It’s a four-bedroom house.Mrs. Wills: Great. I need a room for my home office beacause I work at home a lot. And I need two rooms for my kid.Realtor: And there’s also a big yard.Mrs. Wills: Great! I’d love to have a garden. My kids can play there.Realtor: Shall we go outside and have a look?Mrs. Wills: OK.Audio track 3-2-7There are seceral ways to improve life in my city. Our biggest problem is transportation. Wereally need more ways to get around. I’d like to ride my bicycle to work, but there is too much traffic on the streets. We need safer places for bicyclingand walking. Another problem is the parks. We have some nice parks, but we don’t take good care of them and they are often dirty. We need cleaner parks, where children can play and adults can relax. One more problem is nightlife. There’s nothing to do in the evening! We should build a big theater for plays and concerts.Audio track 3-2-8Take back your streetTwo neighbors meet on a city sidewalk. They talk about planting more flowers along their street, or asking the city council to add bike lanes to a busy road. In small but important ways, these people are changing the face of their cities.All around the world, people are speaking up and working hard to make their cities safer and more pleasant for pedestrians. Cities have painted crosswalks on their streets, made streets narrower, put in traffic lights and speed bumps, and made plans to help more kids walk or bike to school.Many people have learned from a man from Brisbane, Australia, named David Engwicht. His book Reclaiming Our Cities and Towns has a simple message. He says that in the past, streets belonged to everybody. Kids played there, and neighbors stopped there to talk.But now, streets are just for cars and trucks. People stay inside to get away from the noise and dangerous traffic, and we lose contact with our neighbors. Engwicht says that we should use streets for more than just transportation. People need to take back their streets.Engwicht travels around the world, helping people think differently about pedestrians, streets, and neighborhoods. Besides his books and articles, he gives many speeches. He has worked in neighborhoods from Honolulu to Scotland.While Engwicht was writing his book, he learned about how neighbors in the city Delft, in the Netherlands, stopped dangerous traffic on their street. They put old couches, tables, and planters in the streets. Cars could still pass, but they had to drive slowly. When the police arrived, they saw the value of these illegal actions to make the streets safer. Soon city officials started planning ways to make cars slow down, and “calm” the traffic.Engwicht says we should think about streeets as our “outdoor living room.” Calming the traffic is just the beginning. In the future, streets will be safe places for childre again, and our neighbors will become our friends.Unit2, Lesson BVideo track 3-2-1Jennifer: I want my dream house to be by a lake with a big yard. Iwant to have three bedrooms, and a big living room…family room…kitchen area so I can have parties and everyone can be together.Calum: I'd like to have a big swimming pool and a large garden so I could eat outside.Dennis: If I could have anything in rny dream house I would like to have a high-tech stove.VIartin: Of course a 52-inch plasma TV vould be nice.Alejandra: I woulcl love to have a veranda…a wide veranda…where I can sit during the evenings and read books and xxratch the sun set.Video track 3-2-2Dennis: If I could have anything in rny dream house I would like to have a high-tech stove.Video track 3-2-3Gian : At my work I'm not allowed to smoke. Anyone who smokes needs to go outside.Martin: I work for the phone company and we're not allowed to give out personal information about our customers.Jennifer: We are not allowed to use our cell phones and we can't eat at our desks.Dennis: In my house you can't smoke. And…um…as much as possible. You have to take your shoes off at the door.Nick: I'm not allowed to make noise at night w hen my roommates are sleeping.Calum: Well, there are actually too many rules in my dormitory, so I'm not allowed to do a lot of things. For instance, I'm not allowed to play music that's too loud so that it might disturb other people. I'm not allowed to smoke inside. I'm not alloxNed to have alcohol in the rooms…Video track 3-2-4Calum: Well, there are actually too many rules in my dormitory, so I'm not allowed to do a lot of things. For instance, I'm not allowed to play music that's too loud so that it might disturb other people. I'm not allowed to smoke inside. I'm not alloxNed to have alcohol in the rooms…City Living Imaginary BeachTakeshi: I can't believe how hot it is out there. Why didn't we go to Hawaii with everyone else? Mike: Because we didn't have the money.Takeshi: Well, why didn t we get an air conditioner'lMike: Hello? Same reason. And quit complaining! We're got air conditioning.Takeshi: Mike, that's a bowl of ice and a fan.Mike: Takeshi, you've got to be more like me and use >rour imagination, then you too can have a beach vacation. See? (pulls down window shade with beach poster) Check our that gorgeous view.Takeshi: Right, but not exactly "realistic."Mike: OK, come over here. Close your eyes. Feel that cool, ocean breeze.Takeshi: Mike, that's the fridge.Mike: Come on! I said, "Use your imagination!" Now close your eyes. Listen to the sound of the sea gulls…(makes sound like a seagull) hear the children laughing… (makes sound like children laughing) Why, I think I can even smell a barbeque…(waves a package of hot dogs)Takeshi: Raw hot dogs?Mike: Don't worry. I'm going to cook them up on that grill over there.Takeshi: Mike, you know you're not allowed to use a grill inside an apartment, right?Mike: OK. I'II use the microwave then.Takeshi: A beach, with a microwave. Sure, Mike.Mike: That's the beauty of "Imaginary Beach." We'x-e got a microwave oven, we'xe got a TV with a remote control. Who could ask for anything more?Takeshi: What about water? That's the main reason people go to the beach. What are you going to use for that? The bathtub?Mike: No, that'd be silly. Here we go! (turns on CD player) Feel the ocean mist-- (sprays water onTakeshi)Takeshi: :Mike, that's for spraying plants, not me!Mike: You know, the sound of the waves, the ocean mist--makes me want to surf.Takeshi : Surf?Mike: Yeah, surf. (starts to fold up ironing board)Takeshi: Mike, no. you can t stand on that, you'II break it!Mike: No, I Won't. (stands on ironing board and pretends to surf) Look at me, dude----I'm "hangin' ten"!Takeshi: Yeah, cool. (takes cap off water bottle) Hey, "dude"! Watch out for that wave! (throws water in Mike's face) Huh, I'm getting the hang of this "imagination" thing.Mike : Very funny, very funny indeed! (chases Takeshi)Unit3,Lesson AAudio Track3-3-1; 3-3-2Lee:Hi,Ellie.Ellie:Hi,Lee.How are you?Lee:Good.Hey there.Brandon.He's so cute.And you're such a good mother.Ellie:Thanks.Everyone says."It's not always easy with your first child."You know,I agree with them.Lee:How old is he now?Ellie:He just turned two a month ago.Lee:Oh,no…The"terrible twos."Right?Ellie:Yep.It s so exhausting…for both of us!Lee:Does he throw things around?And cry a lot more?Ellie:Yes,exactly.Sometimes he hits me.I don't know.He was so well-behaved before.Lee:It happens to most babies.They turn two and their personality changes.Ellie:It sounds like you have some experience with"the terrible twos."Lee:I certainly do.My children are five and eleven now.but I still remember when they were y oung.Ellie:What can I do?Lee:Well,remember that it will pass…it won't last forever.Try to be patient.Audio track 3-3-3; 3-3-4Audio track 3-3-5Audio track 3-3-6Audio track 3-3-7; 3-3-8Unit 3 lesson BVideo track 3-3-1Kevin: When I was a child my family and I moved to a new town where I had to make new friends and assimilate to a new environment.Miyuki: I came to the United States when I was eight---- that was a big event in my life. I had a very difficult time getting accustomed to being here and…um…but within three, fouryears I had learned English and I just started speaking and I adjusted.Alejandra: When I was a teenager I went to this-- um"' camp in Brazil. At the camp there were thirty-three people from different countries. And this was a turning point in my lifebecause it helped me learn about different cultures anci that has helped me in w hat Ido today and that is work as an international student advisor.Video track 3-3-2Miyuki: I came to the United States when I was eight—that was a big event in my life. I had avery difficult time getting accustomed to being here and um…but within three, four years I had learned English and I just started speaking and I adjusted.Video track 3-3-3Dennis: I plan to retire in my old age, like about 70, maybe somewhere in Europe. But before that…like as early as mavbe about 50 years old, I'd like to put up my own restaurant and…um…see how that goes.Miyuki: I don't plan on getting married for a very long time, maybe 29…30? I can't even think about having kids yet.Jennifer: I may get married in the future, I'd like to have kids someday, but I don t know…we'll see.Martin: In my lifetime one of the things that I would like to see is the end of wars. I'd like to see men at peace with each other.Vedio track3-3-4Jennifer: I may get married in the future, I'd like to have kids someday, but I don t know…we'll see.Martin: In my lifetime one of the things that I would like to see is the end of wars. I'd like to see men at peace with each other.City living Go with the flowClaudia: So, when do you start your new job?Roberto: I'm not sure. I mav start as soon as next month.Claudia: Wow!Roberto: Yeah, it's going to be a lot of fun…. expert I'll have to learn how to use that new software program I told you about.Claudia: Don't worry. I'm a software expert, I'II help y'ou figure it out.Roberto: Thanks.Hey,what about your job? Your boss was transferred to the Asian office. Are you going to get promoted?Claudia: I might--might not. It's not a big deal.Roberto: Huh?Claudia: I've been thinking lately,I don't plan on working my whole life. Someday, maybe in five years or so, I'm going to quit my job and get out of this stressful life. You know, relax.Have some fun!Roberto: Oh. What are you planning to do?Claudia: I'm definitely going to travel… I might even move to another country, maybe work as aVolunteer…I could even start a new career! Maybe one where I can hilp people…or help the world. What about you? What are your plans?Roberto: Well, I've pretty much got everything planned already, right up to my retirement. Claudia: Really?Roberto: Yep. I'm going to work hard and save as much money as possible until I'm about 30…31.then I'm going to become the Vice President of Finance, and then the CEO by the timeI'm 40…maybe 45.Claudia: Yeah?Roberto : Yep. And when I'm 35 or 36, I'm going to settle down, get married, and have some kids Claudia: Oh you are, are you? You know that for a fact?Roberto :Well, it's not a fact---- yet. But really, if you want to succeed, you need to have clear-cut, well-defined goals and aspirationsClaudia: I don't know, I think you should keep your options open. You know…"go with the flow." Robert: "Go with the flovv," eh? So you're not nervous about the promotion?Claudia: I didn't say that. It just won't be the end of the world if I don't get it. What about you? Are you nervous about the new job?Roberto : Not really. I'm just going to "go xvirh the flow," as long as the "floxv" follows my plan!Audio track 3-3-17Claudia and Roberto were talking about Roberto’s new job. Roberto was excited, but he was abit nervous about learning a new software program. Claudia told him not to worry and promised to help him learn it. Then Roberto asked Claudia if she might get promoted soon because her boss had been transferred to a different office. Claudia said that getting promoted was not a big deal. She explained that her goal was to quit her job someday and relax. Roberto, however, said his life was planned already, almost right up to retirement. He thought it was important to have well-defined goals, but Claudia said to Roberto should keep his options open, and “go with the flow.” Roberto agreed, but only if the “flow” followed his plan!。

新世纪高等院校英语专业本科生系列教材听力教程3答案第二版

新世纪高等院校英语专业本科生系列教材听力教程3答案第二版

新世纪高等院校英语专业本科生系列教材听力教程3答案第二版Unit1Well, I think houses in the future will probably be (1) quite small but I shouldthink they'll be (2) well-insulated so that you don't need so much (3) heating and (4)cooling as you do now, so perhaps very economical (5) to run. Perhaps they willuse (6) solar heating, although I don't know, in this country, perhaps we (7) won't be able to do that so much. Yes, I think they'll be full of (8) electronic gadgets:things like very advanced televisions, videos, perhaps videos which take up ... the screen (9) takes up the whole wall. I should think. Yes, you'll have things like (10) garage doors which open automatically when you (11) drive up, perhaps electronic(12) sensors which will (13) recognize you when you, when you cometo the front door even. Perhaps (14) architects and designers will be a bit more (15)about how houses are designed and perhaps with the (16) shortage of imaginativespace people will think of putting gardens (17) on the roof and, and maybe roomscan be (18) expanded and, and (19) contracted depending on what you use themfor, so perhaps there'll be a bit more (20) flexibility about that.TFTFTTFFUnit2My mother was an efficient (1) taskmaster who cooked, cleaned and shoppedfor nine people (2) on a daily basis. She was a disciplinarian* who would (3) make us seven kids walk up and down the stairs a hundred times if we clumped like (4)field hands to-dinner. She also enlisted us to help her in the day's (5) chores.My mother believed that each of her children had a special (6) knack thatmade him or her invaluable on certain (7) missions. My brother Mike, for example, was believed to have especially (8) keen eyesight. He was hoisted up as a human (9) telescope whenever she needed to see something (10) far away. John was theclimber when a kite (11) got caught. My own job was navigator forour (12) giganticold Chrysler.But my mother's (13) ability to get work done well was only (14) one side. Shealso had an (15) imagination that carried her in different directions, that (16) allowed her to transcend her everyday life. She did not (17) believe in magic asportrayed on a stage, but (18) valued instead the sound of a metal bucket being (19) filled by a hose, or the persistence of a dandelion at the (20) edge of a woodpile.Unit3Every ten minutes, one kind of animal, plant or insect (1) dies out for ever. Ifnothing is done about it, one million species that are alive today will have become(2) extinct twenty years from now.The seas are in danger. They are being filled with (3) poison: industrial andnuclear waste, chemical fertilizers and (4) pesticides, sewage. If nothing is done about it, one day soon nothing will be able to (5) live in the seas.The tropical rain (6) forests, which are the home of half theearth's living things are (7) being destroyed. If nothing is done about it, they will have (8) nearly disappeared in twenty years. The effect on the world's (9) climate - and on ouragriculture and food (10) supplies - will be disastrous.(11) Fortunately, somebody is trying to do something about it. In 1961, the (12)World Wildlife Fund was founded - a small group of people who wanted to (13) raise money to save animals and plants (14) from extinction. Today, the WorldWildlife Fund is a large (15) international organization. It has raised over (16) ?35 million for (17) conservation projects, and has created or given support to the National Parks in (1 8) five continents. It has helped 30 (19) mammals and birds -including the tiger - to (20) survive.TFFFTFTTTFACCBDCBAUnit4When Stephen Powelson was nine, his school organized a (1) weekly contestin memorizing passages from the Bible. Stephen paid (2) no attention until he waschided* for (3) not competing. The next Sunday he surprised everyone by (4) reciting all the passages for the (5) entire year.As a teenager in prep school, Stephen took Greek. His teacher (6) assigned 21lines of the Iliad* to be memorized (7) in a week. At the end of the hour - though he (8) insisted he paid full attention to the (9) lecture - Stephen knew all 21. He went on to memorize the first (10) 100 lines.In 1978, for the first time (11) since college, Powelson, now 60, had some (12) spare time. To keep his mind active, he reread the Iliad and (13) discovered that hestill knew the first 100 lines (14) by heart.That someone could memorize so much between ages 60 and 70 is (15) astonishing to most people, who are (16) convinced that memory (17) worsens aswe grow older.Powelson's method is to (18) read a book into his tape recorder, then read it several more times, making sure he understands (19) each word. "Also," he says, "I attempt to (20) visualize myself as part of the action."Tunisian holiday for amateur archaeologistsDay ActivitiesThe first day Arrive in Tunis at midday and go by coach to La Marsa. Thenthere is a short briefing by the archaeologist.Get up before dawn and go to Carthage to see the sunrise. YouThe second day have breakfast and a lecture there and then go by coach toMansoura, where there are beautiful coves. After lunch you canwalk along the beach, to Kerkouane, which is one of the mostrecent and most exciting sites. Then by coach to Kelibia, a fishing village, in time for sunset over the harbor .The third day Spend in Hammamet on Cap Bon to enjoy the town. It's a lovely old town and resort.Take the coach to the ruin of El Djem, which is a magnificent The fourth day and amphitheatre. Have lunch in Sfax and then take the ferry!. to thefifth day beautiful Kerkennah Islands. The fishermen will take everyone outon their sailing boats and there will be a fishermen’s picnic.Visit the Great Mosque of Kairouan and have a picnic lunch. Then The sixth daytake the coach to the lovely port of Bizerte for the last night.There is a visit to the ancient Roman capital of Utica with its The final dayfantastic mosaics and then a coach to Tunis International Airport.Unit5In the past we watched the wind closely. (1) Hunters knew that game movedthe winds, that keeping the wind in (3) one's face was essential toa (2) withsuccessful (4) stalk. Farmers knew that changing winds brought (5) rain or drought.Polynesian* sailors could find islands beyond the (6) horizon bylying on their backs in their (7) canoes and feeling the swells* caused by winds (8) rushing ontoislands many miles away. Eskimos could (9) navigate in Arctic whiteouts*, whenfog or snow (10) obscured all landmarks, by following remembered currents of air over the snow and ice.Today few people can tell where the wind comes from. We live inside walls,(11) surrounded by chrome and glass, and the winds outside are often(12) gusts ofour own making - the wake of (13) rushing automobiles, the tunneling of air down narrow city streets. We get our weather (14) from the news, not from the windbehind us. We hear the wind as house sounds: the (15) rattle of windows, thescratching of branches at a window (16) screen, the moan of a draft under the (17) hall door. These are pop music, not the (18) classical style of the wind, which is the collision of leaf and blade, the (19) groan of branches under stress, the (20) stirringof ocean waves.TTFTFFFTUnit6We do notice the wind when it seems (1) cruel, when the trees turn away from it, and it (2) cuts into our hearts. "Certain winds will make men's (3) temper bad",said George Eliot. In Southern California, the Santa Ana is (4) associated with anincrease in depression and domestic (5) violence.Scientists have tried (6) without success to identify physiological reasons for these (7) reactions.Everyone agrees, however, that (8) dry winds like the Santa Ana, the mistral in France and the foehn* in Germany and Switzerland seem to have (9)negative effects on our mental and physical (10) negative effects.On windy days, playground fights, (11) suicides and heart failuresare more (12) frequent. In Geneva, traffic accidents (13) increase when a wind called the bise* blows. At the (14) request of patients, some Swiss and German hospitals (15) postpone surgery during the foehn.It is human to ask what is (16) behind the wind. lt is easy to personify the wind as the (17) breath of God. The act of taking windinto our lungs is what (18) gives uslife. The Jews, Arabs, Romans and Greeks all took their word for (19) spirit from theword for wind.But our day-to-day lives are no longer (20)blown on the winds. We do notidentify wind with spirit anymore.TTFFTFTFAt its most basic, corporate culture is described as the personality of anorganization. It guides how employees think,act, and feel. Corporate culture is a broad term used to define the unique personality or character of a particularcompany or organization, and includes such elements as core values and beliefs,corporate ethics, and rules of behavior. Corporate culture can alsobe expressed in the company's mission statement and other communications, in the architecturalstyle or interior decoration of offices, by what people wear to work, by howpeople address each other, and in the titles given to various employees.A company's culture affects you in many ways, such as the working hours, thework environment, the dress code, the office space you get, the training and skills development you receive, onsite perks, the amount of time outside the officeyou're expected to spend with co-workers and interaction with other employees,including managers and top management.Unit7The doctor of chiropractic (D.C.) is a (1) well-recognized member of the healthteam who (2) considers the human body as a total functioning (3)unit and givesspecial attention to the spine, (4) muscles, nerves, circulatory and skeletal (5) systems. The chiropractor seeks to (6) relieve pain.The procedures utilized are primarily focused on the (7) spine. The chiropractor is concerned about the spine's relationship to the (8) nerve system,which controls important body functions. The chiropractor knows that aor headaches, it can malfunctioning* spinal joint can not only cause (9) back painalso (10) interfere with the nerves leading from the spine, thereby (11) affectingother portions of the body.Millions of Americans are chiropractic patients for a wide varietyof (12)health disorders. They depend on their chiropractor as their (13) family doctor tohelp them maintain their health through proper (14) diagnosis, treatment, andreferral when (15) necessary.A minimum of six years of college study including internships (16) goes intothe making of a chiropractic physician. Many doctors of chiropractic choose to (17)limit their practices to certain specialties, such as (18) sports injuries, nutrition,orthopedics or radiology.As a (19) licensed and regulated member of the healing arts, the doctor of chiropractic must pass a state (20) licensing board examination in order to practice.A yellowish,wax-like substance, which is produced naturally in ourDefinitionlivers.We all need some cholesterol in order to insulate our nerves, and Functionto produce cell membranes and hormones.When cholesterol builds up in our arteries, it causes them to get Overproduction narrower, so that our blood supply has difficulty in getting throughand this can eventually end in a heart attack or stroke.By cutting down our consumption of animal fats: things like red How to avoidmeat, cheese, eggs, and so on. And by increasing our consumption thisof fresh fruit and vegetables, and also by eating moreoverproductionpotatoes,rice,pasta and bread.Forms ofA number of injuries are due to sudden,twisting movements that exercise warnedgames like squash involve.againstForms ofGentle jogging, swimming, cycling, brisk walking ... exercise that exerciseis rhythmic and gentle.recommendedThings to be Exercise should be sustained, that is, done for atleast fifteenremembered minutes uninterruptedly at least three times a week.DDBBCCACUnit8Once upon a time, all- or almost all- businesses were (1) greedy and rapacious, sparing a thought for their (2) workers or the environment only in order to (3)work out how to exploit them. Then bosses foundtheir (4) consciences, guided (orsometimes forced) by (5) customers or critics from the (6) non-profit world. Theydiscovered the idea that companies should not exist only to make a profit but to (7)serve society. Thus corporate social responsibility (CSR) got its (8) start as abusiness fashion, and it is now hard to find a firm that has not (9) come up with anearnest (10) statement about its relations with the wider world.CSR is closely linked with the principles of (11) Sustainable Development inproposing that enterprises should (12) be obliged to make decisions based not only on the financial factors but also on the social and environmental (13)consequences of their activities. Issues like environmental damage, impropertreatment of workers and (14) faulty production leading to customers inconvenience or danger, (15) are highlighted in the media.Some investors and investment fund managers have begun to (16) take account of a corporation’s policy in making (17) investment decisions. Someconsumers have become increasingly sensitive to the CSR performance of thecompanies(18) from which they buy their goods and services. These trends (19)have contributed to the pressure on companies to(20) operate in an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable way.CCACADDDUnit9One of the first major cities to celebrate the beginning of 2010 was Sydney,people gathered along the Sydney harbor to watch Australia. More than a millionthe city's annual fireworks show, set to booming rock music.Hours before midnight people arrived at Harbor Bridge to stake out good seats for the 12-minute display. This year's show involved more than 5,000kilograms of explosive devices.Other cities around Asia and the Pacific region celebrated with fireworks,such as Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong.In other places people marked the New Year without fireworks.Millions in Japan prayed at shrines for good fortune in 2010. In Seoul, SouthKorea, a giant bell was rung.In China's capital, signs around Beijing cautioned not to light fireworks withinthe heart of the city on New Year's Eve.This did not seem to bother Beijing residents, who say the Lunar New Year is their traditional time to celebrate with fireworks. This year that holiday is in mid-February.Many young people were at bars and clubs in Beijing until the early hours ofthe morning. Still others had to work on New Year's Eve. As late-night revelers waited in the cold for a scarce cab, two men unloaded a truck at a bakery onWorker's Stadium Road. One of them said he hoped for good health for his parents in the New Year. His coworker said he hoped to spend the Lunar New Year withfamily at his home in nearby Shandong province.TTFTTFTTBACDDACBUnit10During the semi-finals of the 1990 Wimbledon(1)tennis tournament, 16-year-old Yugoslav Monica Seles faced American Zina Garriaon. As the match (2)proceeded, it became clear that Seles’s most formidable (3) opponent was notGarrison but herself.“The match was so close,” said a crestfallen Seles afterward. “I was going for the(4)safe shots. Even on Zina’s second serve I was (5) scared to hit the ball forwinners.”When things get (6) tough, conventional wisdom tell us to (7) play it safe, to pull in your horns.Consequently, rather than performing to(8) our potential, we concentrate on minimizing our losers. The results can be (9) catastrophic.If you find yourself shying away from (10) risks, these five tipswill help you (10) tapinto the adventurous spirit buried in us all. 1. Take (11) dreams seriously.2. Take it in little steps . When starting something new, (12)figure out a first step and make it one you are reasonably sure of (13) accomplishing.3. Don’t say “don’t”, The Don’ts, a form of (14) negative goal setting, can be self-fulfilling because your mind (15) responds to pictures.4. Make your own (16) rules.5. Learn from your mistakes.By (17)embracing risk, you will accomplish more than you (18)ever thought you could. In the process you will (19) transform your life into an exciting adventurethat will constantly challenge, reward and (20) rejuvenate you.TTTTTFTTBADADBDBUnit11Happiness is both a "state" and a "trait". The state of happiness is a (1) moodthat comes and goes. I can (2) induce it in my two-year-old daughter simply bymaking a (3) silly face.The trait of happiness is more (4) stable. I see it in my daughter when she gets out of bed with a smile, eager to (5) take on the day. Even when life isn't so pleasant, she can sustain her (6) optimism and hopefulness.A recipe for a happy disposition through life is harder to (7) come by, butresearchers have identified key (8) ingredients. By focusing on these, parents are more likely to raise children with the (9) trait of happiness built into their (10) character.1) Give your child choices.2) Resist the urge to (11) spoil. Common sense suggests that people with (12)adequate incomes are happier than those (13) without. The key word is"adequate". What is important is having enough to (14) provide for basicneeds and feeling content with what you have.3) (15) Encourage broad interests.4) Teach resilience*. Everyone has ways to (16) cope with bad days.A childshould be taught to find solace in things that will (17) restore his sense ofwell-being.5) (18) Promote a happy home. One of the best ways to help a child find (19)enduring happiness is for the parents to (20) look for it in their own lives. His responsibilities as a Deputy Supervises the reporters, sports writers and Editor sub-editors; Stands in for the Editor sometimes.Starts at about 7: 15, and finds out what's going onin the newsroom, what are the best stories of the Ray Jones' typical working dayday, and what's going to be the front page lead.Gets on with the Deputy Editor tasks.Takes care of readers' letters. That can be great fun. Mailbag column Of course, dealing with the correspondence has its tedious side as well.Each day there will be an article about 300 words Leader column on some matter of public concern, which expressesthe newspaper's opinion.Newspaper Time WorkAt the age of Worked as an errand boy, making tea,15 polishing floors and so on.Liverpool Echo Became a junior reporter; gained someAfter a year more experience as a reporter byattending day-release classes.Became a sub-editor, and then a chief Birmingham Mailreporter.(A couple of otherBecame News Editor on the last paper. papers)Evening Post Deputy EditorBADCBAADUnit12Imagine that your home contained a small factory with high explosives,dangerous industrial tools and potentially lethal* (1) energy sources. Soundfar-fetched? Not really, because this "factory" is your (2) garage.The National Safety Council (NSC) says that each year (3) household accidentskill about 20,000 Americans and injure another (4) three million. The culprits* in many of these mishaps* are the modem (5) equipment and supplies we keep. casually in our garages and tend to (6) take for grantedLast November, in a suburb of Chicago, three toddlers* (7) spilled a can ofgasoline stored in a garage. One of the children dropped a tool that (8) struck aspark when it landed on the concrete floor.Violet flames flashed in a loud (9) blast. Two of the children were hideously (10) burned and later died. The other child needed (11) extensive skin grafts* and plastic (12) surgery*.A Wisconsin man was (13) cutting wood last fall. To move a (14) log, he set hischain saw down on the ground but (15) left it running. When he returned for the saw, he (16) stepped on a branch that flipped the spinning (17) saw blade uptoward his head. The cutting bits ripped his face from mouth to ear, (18) knockedout four teeth and left his lower lip hanging. It took more than (19) 180 stitches toclose the wounds, and later he required neurosurgery* and extensive (20) dental work.FTTTFTFFDACBBCACUnit13The Mississippi is the major river system in the United States,flows almost 3,800 kilometers from a small lake in Minnesota, gathering the waters of 250 other rivers and streams before reaching the Gulf of Mexico.In mid-May, as spring flowers began to open, about 41 students froma dozen colleges, mostly in the Midwest, explored a section of the riverin Wisconsin and Iowa, to learn about the environment, and each other. The students, from the U.S., China and around the world, came to join the River Spirit Exchange program.The cross-cultural educational experience - set up by the University of isconsin, Madison-based Environment and Public Health Network for Chinese WStudents - focuses on the Mississippi and China's longest river, the Yangtze. This three-day get-together featured story-telling, hiking, camping and canoeing, all part of a larger lesson about conservation projects that can be used on both the Yangtze and Mississippi.After the group met at the Crane Foundation preserve, they headed south to canoe a stretchof the Kickapoo River that winds its way through southwestern Wisconsin before joining the Mississippi. They paddled along a stretch of the Kickapoo River, where a 20-year preservationventure stopped encroachment by developers and protected the natural setting of the waterway.The students on the River Spirit Exchange ended their first night with singing and stories around the campfire. Organizers say the success and spirit of this first gathering of students will lead to other trips, including one down the Yangtze.1.The rapid changes have taken place in the past 25 years in the global economy because barriers to the free flow of goods, services, and capital have been coming down.2.The volume of cross-border trade and investment results in establishing asingle, interdependent, and global economic system.3.The examples of economic development in South Korea and Singapore show that morenations are joining the ranks of the developed world.4. The move towards a global economy has been further strengthened by the widespread adoption of liberal economic policies.5. The current trends indicate that the world is moving rapidly to an economic system that is more favorable for the practice of international business.6. This world would be a tougher world for international businesses to compete in if some countries pull back from the recent commitment to liberal economic ideology because their experiences do not match their expectations.7. What we can learn from the East Asia financial crisis in 1998 is that globalization brings risks of its own.8. The writer still believes that there are ways for companies to exploit the opportunities associated with globalization in the 21st century.Unit14Peak performances - moments when children (1) achieve the bestthat's inthem - are the stuff of every parent's (2) dream. And yet most of us have seen areport card or heard a trumpet solo that (3) falls short of what our kids can (4)accomplish.Why can some boys and girls repeatedly pull themselves to the (5) heights,while others of equal or (6) superior ability cannot? Many parents assume skill ispretty much determined by (7) natural ability; the student with the highest I.Q.will get the best grades, or the athlete with the most prowess will (8) surpass his teammates.Genes count in determining performance, but they're not everything. The (9) edge comes from mental attitude, character and (10) strategy. There are somesimple ways for parents to help their youngsters develop those (11) traits:Find something to praise. A child who feels good about himself(12) succeeds.Assess your child's (13) strengths.Encourage self-applause.Knowing how to relax is key to (14) peak performance.A good report card (15) posted near your daughter's mirror reminds her that she can do well and (16) reinforces the urge to repeat her success.There are no (17) shortcuts to bringing your child to do his best.It's a (18) gradual process of support, encouragement and hard work. And those efforts (19) payoff not only in peak performance but also in (20) closer. winner relationsbetween parent and child.ABDBCAADDCAADCABUnit15America is full of vacation lodges . . . on wheels!They are known as motor homes - literally kitchens, living rooms, and beds onthe move across America. There are more than 1.5 million of theseself-propelled rolling dwellings in the United States. They range from simple pick-up trucks with camper units attached to deluxe recreational vehicles - or RVs - as big as a movingvan.Since a motor home vacation is often cheaper than a trip requiring stays athotels and resorts, one might think the RV industry is thriving, despite the longestand deepest recession since the 1930s. But not so. About 62,000 new motor homes rolled out of dealerships in 2004, but just one-third that many were sold last year.Orders are up early this year, however, as consumer credit loosens somewhat.Out west, especially, where there are plenty of campgrounds and national parks, you see thousands of motor homes. Their owners have clubs, magazines, a nationalassociation - even conventions, twice a year! They are warmly welcomed in most places, because they are often retired couples who have money to spend, teacherswith an entire summer available for travel, or well-behaved families on vacation. Many motor home owners have driven to all 50 U.S. states - except, of course, Hawaii,out in the Pacific Ocean. wayOften neighbors take several trips together each year, sharing gasoline costs,home-cooked meals - not to mention laughs and memories. Even with poor gasmileage on most RV units, these vagabonds can travel for about one-fifth what otherspay who fly, buy meals in restaurants, and stay in motels.And while drivers and passengers alike in large motor homes are supposed to keep their seat belts fastened on the road, it's not uncommon to find someone in back reaching for cold refreshments, spreading maps out on a table - even taking anap, fully reclined!It was about 10:40 in the evening. Jenny and Mick were on their way backhome in their car on a freezing but lovely clear night. Then they heard crackling sound on the radio. It sometimes did that when they were near electricity cables.But Mick couldn't see any. Then Jenny noticed something looked likea car quite high up, as if it was halfway up a hill. But they remembered there weren't any hillsover that way, actually that was where the river was. Then the thing stopped.There were three of them. Mick decided to have a closer look but Jenny was too frightened to go ...On close look, they found that they were moving very fast. They also could hear a whistling sound about 500 feet high up. Then they saw it coming down and stopped above the ground. They could see something moving in the window. After a while it took off again but soon came back. lt was coming straight for Mike andJenny. Jenny was sure it was something from outer space. Theydecided to leaveimmediately and report this to the police.TTFFFFFT。

新世纪大学英语3听力原文和答案

新世纪大学英语3听力原文和答案

He didn’t adjust to going to work without my father right away, so he came and lived with me in New York City for a while. He went wherever I went and seemed to adjust pretty well. Still, Jimmy longed to live in my parents’ house and work at his old job and I pledged to help him return. Eventually, I was able to work it out. He has lived there for 11 years now with many different caretakers and blossomed on his own. He has become essential to the neighborhood. When you have any mail to be picked up or your dog needs walking, he is your man.My mother was right, of course: It was possible to have a home with room for both his limitations and my ambitions. In fact, caring for someone who loves as deeply and appreciates my efforts as much as Jimmy does has enriched my lif more than anything else ever could have.Iron deficiency is very common among women in general, affecting one in four female teenagers and one in five women aged 18 to 45, respectively. But the ratio is even greater among active women, affecting up to 80 percent of female endurance athletes. This means, Lyle says, that “too many women ignore the amount of iron they take in”. women of childbearing age are at greatest risk, since their monthly bleeding is a major source of iron loss. Plus, many health-conscious women increase their risk by rejecting red meat,which contains the most easily absorbed form of iron. And because women often restrict their diet in an effort to control weight, they may not consume enough iron-rich food, and are liable to experience a deficiency.In the mid-1870s,French artist Frederic Auguste Bartholdi was woeking on an enormous project called Liberty Enlightening the World,a monument celebrating US independence and the France-America alliance.At the same time, he was in love with a women whom he had met in Canada. His mother could not approve of her son’s affection for a women she had never met, but Bartholdi went ahead and married his love in 1876.That same year Bartholdi had assembled the statue’s right arm and torch,a nd displayed them in Philadelphia. It is said that he had used his wife’s arm as the model, but felt her face was too beautiful for the statue. He needed someone whose face represented suffering yet strength, someone more severe than beautiful. He chose his mother.Although scientists still cannot predict earthquakes, they are learning a great deal about how the large plates in the Earth’s crust move, the stresses between plates, how earthquakes work, and the general probability that a given place will have an earthquake. Someday soon it may actually become possible to predictearthquakes with accuracy. However, even if prediction becomes possible, people who live in areas where earthquakes are a common occurrence will still have to do their best to prevent disasters by building structures that are resistant to ground movement and by being personally prepared. These precautions can make a great difference in saving lives and preventing the loss of homes. Education concerning how to survive an earthquake should be a major emphasis for all government programs and earthquake-related research projects.无论你是多么富有经验的演说家,无论你做了多么充分的准备,你都很难在这样嘈杂的招待会上发表演讲。

新世纪大学英语视听说教程3原文(unit6)

新世纪大学英语视听说教程3原文(unit6)

新世纪大学英语视听说教程3原文(unit6)Unit 6 TelecommunicationsListeningAudio Track 3-6-1A: Do you like to talk on the phone?B: Yes, I do. How about you?A: I don’t, not really. I prefer to talk in person. Who do you call the most?B: My parents. I call them twice a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays.A: Do you ever make long-distance or international calls?B: Oh, yes, I do. I make long-distance calls to my mom and dad and international calls to my cousin. He’s studying in France.Audio Track 3-6-2/ Audio Track 3-6-3Conversation 1Man: Mindy, I need to make a phone call. Is there a pay phone around here? Woman: Here. Use my cell phone, Trey.Man: Really?Woman: Sure. I have free service on nights and weekends.Man: OK …thanks. Now, what do I do?Woman: You have to turn it on. Press the power button.Man: OK. I did that. Wait …there’s no dial tone.Woman: That’s OK. Remember, it’s a cell phone. It’s different.Man: Gotcha.Woman: Enter the area code and then the telephone number.Man: Let’s see …Woman: Now just press “send”and you’ll be connected.Man: Got it! Thanks!Conversation 2Man: Do you know Maria’s phone number? She left a message on the answering machine but didn’t leave her telephone number.Woman 1: Hmm, I don’t know it …Look in the telephone directory.Man: I did. It’s not listed.Woman 1: Oh …Why don’t you call directory assistance, then?Man: Good idea. Let’s see …4-1-1 …Woman 2: What city?Man: Boston.Woman 2: What listing?Man: I need the number for Maria Gomez on North Street.Woman 2: One moment, please. Thank you. Here’s your number. The number is …area code 617-524 …Audio Track 3-6-4/ Audio Track 3-6-5Conversation 1Dave: Arrgh! Elaine! I’m so frustrated!Elaine: Why? What’s wr ong, Dave?Dave: I’m trying to call Henry at home. His line is always busy. Elaine: Did you try his cell phone?Dave: I don’t know the number.Elaine: Hold on a second. Here it is: Area code 266, 555-6983.Dave: Thanks.Elaine: Well …?Dave: I’m getting his voice mail. I’m going to hang up.Elaine: Why don’t you try again? Just press “redial.”Dave: Nope. Same thing …the voice mail. I’ll try later. Thanks anyway. Conversation 2Elaine: What time is it?Dave: 6:00. Why?Elaine: I’m going to try Henry this time.Dave: I don’t think he’s home yet.Elaine: You never know. Maybe I’ll have better luck.Young boy: Hello?Elaine: Hello? Um …could I speak to Henry, please?Young boy: I’m sorry. I think you’ve called the wrong number.Elaine: Oh, I’m sorry. Oops …I dialed the wrong number.Dave: Well, try again.Elaine: OK.Henry: Hello?Elaine: Hello? Henry?Henry: Yes.Elaine: It’s Elaine. How are you?Henry: I’m fine, thanks. It’s so nice to hear from you! How are you?Audio Track 3-6-6/ Audio Track 3-6-7Beth: Hey, Lisa, can I borrow some money from you? I have to pay my phone bill. Lisa: Why is your bill so high?Beth: Well, I made a few phone calls last month, and they were kind of expensive. Lisa: Who did you call?Beth: I was calling my friend Raul in Caracas. I’m going to visit him next month. I wanted to plan my vacation. But first, I dialed a wrong number —three times. Lisa: Oh, Beth!Beth: Then I checked it and entered the number again. Raul’s sister picked up the receiver. She doesn’t speak English, so she hung up the phone. I tried again the next day. Raul’s father answered and I left a message.Lisa: Did Raul ever reach you?Beth: No! He got a busy signal because my brother is always on the phone. Finally I called him, and we talked for an hour.Lisa: I think a plane ticket is cheaper than your phone bill.Audio Track 3-6-8/ Audio Track 3-6-9Do you want to get a cell phone?1. Everyone loves cell phones!More and more people are buying cell phones. With a cell phone, you can keep in touch with friends, family, and co-workers, everywhere you go. It’s important to choose the right cell phone, and the right company.2. Choose the right plan.Look at plans from different companies, and answer these questions: Will I use my cell phone every day, or only in an emergency? When will I make calls —during the day, at night, or on weekends? Does the price fit my monthly budget?3. What phone is right for you?Before you buy a phone, think about these things: What size do you want? Is it easy to use? Does it have the features you need —for example, voice dialing or Internet service?4. Don’t talk and drive.You need two hands to drive a car. Taking your hand off the steering wheel to useyour phone is risky. In some places it’s illegal. If you need to make or receive a call, stop at the side of the road.5. Use your cell phone politely.Turn your phone off in meetings, movies, restaurants, or any place where a ringing phone might disturb people. It’s okay to use your cell phone in a public place; just remember to speak softly and keep your conversation private.Audio Track 3-6-10/ Audio Track 3-6-11How do you feel about cell phones?It can’t be denied: there has been a cell phone boom in the last decade. Everywhere you go, people seem to be talking on the telephone. How do people feel about cell phones? Our on-the-street survey found some interesting answers. Sixty-nine percent of the people we asked think cell phones are convenient and save time. Nineteen percent use cell phones only when they have to. A small percentage —only three percent —think cell phones are unnecessary. Another three percent say they are addicted to their cell phones! There have been some problems associated with cell phones. Some cities have passed laws affecting cell phone use. For example, in some places, it is now illegal to drive and use your cell phone at the same time. A survey asked people about cell phones and laws. Here is how they answered. There should be laws about cell phone usage …in classrooms, theaters, and restaurants 57% agree。

新世纪大学英语视听说3听力原文Unit 5

新世纪大学英语视听说3听力原文Unit 5

资料范本本资料为word版本,可以直接编辑和打印,感谢您的下载新世纪大学英语视听说3听力原文Unit 5地点:__________________时间:__________________说明:本资料适用于约定双方经过谈判,协商而共同承认,共同遵守的责任与义务,仅供参考,文档可直接下载或修改,不需要的部分可直接删除,使用时请详细阅读内容Unit 5 Student LifeListeningAudio Track 3-5-1A: You’re majoring in international business law, is that correct?B: That’s corre ct.A: And what made you choose this university?B: Well, I want to be a lawyer and this university has one of the most respected law departments in the country. It was an easy choice. What about you?A: My major is international business. I researched several universities but decided on this one because it has strong links with many multinational businesses. I hope that will help when I graduate and start looking for jobs.B: How did you find the application process?A: Well, I had to take an entrance examination, of course. Then, I submitted an application form along with my official high school transcripts and a letter of recommendation.B: And did you get accepted immediately?A: No, I had to attend an interview. I remember I was very nervous.B: It was exactly the same for me. But we must have interviewed well as we’re here now.Audio Track 3-5-2/ Audio Track 3-5-3C=Counselor, K=KaiC: Hello, Kai. Have a seat.K: Hi, Ms. Danielson.C: How’s it going? Are you excited about graduating?K: I guess so. But there’s so much to do between now and then.C: Well, let’s talk about that … Let me check your file here. So, what’s new? Have you researched any colleges or universities?K: Well, I researched three … like you told me to.C: Good, good. Which ones?K: Let’s see … California State University, Harvard University, and City College.C: And?K: Well, I applied to two: Harvard and City College. Cal State is just too far away.C: Sounds like you’ve been thinking about this seriously.That’s good.K: Yep.C: Any news yet?K: Well, I got accepted to City College. I haven’t heard anything from Harvard. I probably won’t get accepted there.C: Why do you say that?K: You know … it’s so competitive. I don’t think my grades are good enough.C: Well, let’s wait and see.K: I’ll probably go to City College. My brother went there. I visited the campus and I like it.Audio Track 3-5-4/ Audio Track 3-5-5Lucia: And finally today, we have a report about graduating seniors. Jason Kim is standing by. … Jason, are you there?Jason: Hi, Lucia.Lucia: The Metro Times newspaper asked college seniors, “What are you going to do after you graduate?”Jason: That’s right, Lucia. The students gave some surprising answers, too.Lucia: For example …?Jason: Well, more than 50 percent of the students say that they aren’t going to start a new job right away.Lucia: Well, what are their future plans?Jason: Let’s ask some of them. … Excuse me.Mizuki: Yes?Jason: I’m Jason Kim from XCA-TV. Your name, please?Mizuki: Mizuki.Jason: And what are you studying?Mizuki: Art.Jason: OK, Mizuki, what are you going to do after you graduate?Mizuki: I don’t know. I’ll probably just chill out for a while.Jason: Chill out?Mizuki: You know, relax.Jason: OK, Mizuki. Thanks for your comments. … Hello, I’m Ja son Kim and we’re doing a live report. What’s your name and major?Robert: My name is Robert and I’m studying law.Jason: What are you going to do after you graduate?Robert: I don’t know … maybe I’ll take a long trip.Jason: What about a job?Robert: Work? Maybe one of these days. But first I’d like to take a trip.Jason: Thank you, Robert, and good luck. Well, that’s all for now. This has been Jason Kim, with my report on college seniors. Now, back to you, Lucia …Audio Track 3-5-61. Hi, I’m Eduardo. I got accepted to college recently. Since the school is just in my neighborhood, I’m going to live at home. I will not apply for a scholarship because it is too hard to get it. I think I’ll be able to support myself by working part-time. In my view, money is very important though it is not everything.So most probably I’ll study business. I hope I can make it big after graduation.2. I’m Jill. I’m going to join a sorority. I want to make more friends of the same sex. I think that women should be united ands hould always help each other. I’m going to do volunteer work in my spare time to help those elderly ladies in the community with their errands. I’m not going to a large university since I can’t afford it.3. I’m Max and this is Sara. We love each other. We’re not going to live in student housing. We plan to live in a medium-size apartment not far away from the university. We’re going to study together and work part-time.Audio Track 3-5-7I’m Mary and I’m twenty. I’m studying Lifelong Education at the Univ ersity of Tokyo. I think it’s important for everyone to keeplearning all their lives. That’s why I chose to major in Lifelong Education. Personally, I’m planning to further my education in an American university after graduation. So right now, I’m taking an English class. I want to improve my English. I’m working part-time at a video store because I need to save money for my studies abroad.I have a boyfriend and he wants to go and study in the United States too. We have similar interests and personalities. I’m going to get married and live in a house by the ocean. Sooner or later,I’ll have my own children. I will most probably stay at home to be a full-time mother before my children are sixteen years old. To witness their growth would be the most valuable thing in my life.Audio Track 3-5-8/ Audio Track 3-5-9New graduates talk about the futureAfter the City College graduation ceremony yesterday, we talked to three students about their plans and their dreams.Here is what Jameela Brown had to say about her future:I worked so hard for four years. I need a break now! I majored in biology and chemistry, and I had a summer job in a day care center. I’m going to take a year off before I start medical school. My plan is to travel and do volunteer work in West A frica. I’ll be a doctor someday but I’m not sure what kind of doctor I’ll be.Jennie Min talked about her plans:I studied business, and it was easy for me to find a job. Next month I’ll move to New York to start work at Giant Corporation. But I don’t real ly want to spend my whole life working for a company. I hope I can start my own business. Maybe something with food. I love cooking! In college, I cooked dinner for my roommates every night.Shane Peterson told us about his big dream:Wow! Four years reall y went fast. I can’t believe it’s graduation day! My major was computer science, but I spent all my free time playing music. I played guitar in two different bands. I also play electronic music, using computers. I have job interviews with three software co mpanies next week. I’m not worried about getting a job, but I really want to play music, too. That’s my biggest dream.Audio Track 3-5-10/ Audio Track 3-5-11Interviewer: We now have a winner! Stephanie Lee from Vancouver, Canada answered our questions and won the top prize: She will be our youth travel reporter in Europe! She’s going to travel for three months and write about her experiences for our website. Do you have any international travel experience?Stephanie: Yes, I do. Two years ago, I spent the summer in Hong Kong, China. I stayed with my grandmother and worked in the family business. I also visited Africa last year.Interviewer: What do your travel experiences tell us about you?Stephanie: I stayed in Hong Kong for about two months. I thinkt hat shows I can stay away from home for a long time. I don’t get homesick at all. In Africa, I went to Tanzania. The highlight was climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. It’s the highest mountain in Africa. The climb was very hard. Two people turned back before they reached the top. I made it all the way! Once I start something, I never give up.Interviewer: This job gives you a digital camera and pays your travel expenses. It doesn’t pay a salary. How will you get your spending money?Stephanie: I had a part-time job in a restaurant. I had worked there for two years. Fortunately, I saved a lot of money, so I won’t have to worry about money for my trip to Europe.Interviewer: Why should we choose you?Stephanie: Because I love to travel! I’m a hard worker and will have no trouble filing reports on time — and I have a lot of energy!Speaking & CommunicationAudio Track 3-5-121. I’m gonna apply to three colleges.2. He’s gonna clean the house next week.3. We’re gonna study together for the big exam.4. They’re not g onna finish in time.Audio Track 3-5-131. I’m not gonna meet them before 3:00.2. We’re not gonna take a vacation this summer.3. She’s gonna call us tomorrow.4. He’s not gonna attend Harvard University.Audio Track 3-5-14Hans: Hi, Tom. What’s new?Tom: Well, I’m going to start at a new high school this fall.Hans: Which one?Tom: Essex Academy. It’s a boarding school. It’s a five-hour drive from my parents’ house.Hans: Does boarding school mean you live there? On campus?Tom: Exactly.Hans: That sounds awesome!Tom: Yeah. I think it’s going to be cool.Audio Track 3-5-15A: I study hard and get good grades. I’m usually on the honor roll.B: What does honor roll mean?A: It’s a special list for students with very good grades.B: Oh, I see. Well, I like study hall. I can do my homework and prepare for exams.A: I don't understand. What do you mean by study hall?B: It’s a time that is reserved for quiet study.Audio Track 3-5-16A: Are you free at noon tomorrow?B: No, I’m not. I’m going to eat lunch with my friends then. How about 2:00 p.m.?A: Sorry, but that doesn’t suit me. I’m going to get a flu shot at 2:15.B: Oh, really?A: Yeah. The doctor strongly advised me to do it.B: Then how about 7:30 p.m.?A: That’s all right for me. See you then.Video CourseVideo Track 3-5-1Agnes: After I finish my Ph.D. I would like to go back to Senegal and start my own business in agriculture.Brad: After I graduate I will move to Washington, D.C., to work for National Geographic.Calum: After I graduate I’d like to h ave a good job that pays a lot of money, and to travel and see the world.Dave: After I graduate from college I will go to graduate school and I’m going to study art.Alex: After graduation I plan to find a good job. I also plan to start a family and buy a house.Julianna: I want to start my own business, an import-export business.Alejandra: My students work very hard and get good grades to get into university.After finishing their degrees in the United States they will go home and either work with their families or open a business.Video Track 3-5-2Dave: Five years from now I will still be studying and I don’t know where I’m going to live.Calvin: I’d like to become a lawyer and I’d like to specialize in cyberlaw. I think cyberlaw will be pretty big within five, six years or so.Woo Sung: I’ll probably be married. I want about three kids, a dog, my own house, and a job that I enjoy. And you know most of all I just want to be … just I guess … enjoy my life.Video Track 3-5-3Mike: Do you think he was accepted?Sun-hee: I don’t know …Mike: Any news from Harvard?Sun-hee: He was rejected. He also applied to the University of Southern California, and they didn’t accept him either. It’s too bad. He studied so hard in film school. And he got really goodgrade s …Mike: I know. And he researched all those schools and applied for all those scholarships … I hope he gets in. Hey, do you know what he’s going to do if he doesn’t get into grad school?Sun-hee: No, what?Mike: He’s going to hit the road.Sun-hee: I don’t understand. What do you mean?Mike: He’s going to buy a nice camera and travel around Europe taking photos for his brother’s website.Sun-hee: Now that would be an experience, but it’ll be sad if he goes.Mike: He’ll get in … I just know it!Takeshi: (enters front door) Hi!Sun-hee: Takeshi!Mike: There’s a letter for you from the Columbia graduate school.Sun-hee: (takes letter from Mike) Uh, uh, uh! Now let’s think about this for a moment. What are you going to do if you aren’t accepted?Takeshi: Well, like I said, I’m going to travel around Europefor a while. And then I’ll apply to graduate school in a fewyears … and I will get in!Mike: (takes letter from Sun-hee) What will you do if you are accepted?Takeshi: Oh, that’s easy. I’m going to become a film director.Mike: (gives letter to Takeshi) All right then … here. (waitsfor Takeshi to open letter) Well! What are you waiting for? Open it!Takeshi: Here goes … (opens letter)Sun-hee: Well?Mike: Were you accepted?Takeshi: I’m going to grad school!Video Track 3-5-4Mike: Do you think he was accepted?Sun-hee: I don’t know …Mike: Any news from Harvard?Sun-hee: He was rejected. He also applied to the University of Southern California, and they didn’t accept him either. It’s too bad. He studied so hard in film school. And he got really goodgrades …Mike: I know. And he researched all those schools and applied for all those scholarships … I hope he gets in. Hey, do you know what he’s going to do if he doesn’t get into grad school?Sun-hee: No, what?Video Track 3-5-5Mike: He’s going to hit the road.Sun-hee: I don’t understand. What do you mean?Mike: He’s going to buy a nice camera and travel around Europe taking photos for his brother’s website.Sun-hee: Now that would be an experience, but it’ll be sad if he goes.Mike: He’ll get in … I just know it!Takeshi: (enters front door) Hi!Sun-hee: Takeshi!Mike: There’s a letter for you from the Columbia graduate school.Video Track 3-5-6Sun-hee: (takes letter from Mike) Uh, uh, uh! Now let’s thinka bout this for a moment. What are you going to do if you aren’t accepted?Takeshi: Well, like I said, I’m going to travel around Europefor a while. And then I’ll apply to graduate school in a fewyears … and I will get in!Mike: (takes letter from Sun-hee) What will you do if you are accepted?Takeshi: Oh, that’s easy. I’m going to become a film director.Mike: (gives letter to Takeshi) All right then … here. (waitsfor Takeshi to open letter) Well! What are you waiting for? Open it!Takeshi: Here goes … (o pens letter)Sun-hee: Well?Mike: Were you accepted?Takeshi: I’m going to grad school!Audio Track 3-5-17Takeshi got a letter from the Columbia Graduate School. WhileSun-hee and Mike were waiting for him to come home, they talked about Takeshi’s plans f or grad school. Takeshi had applied to several graduate programs, but two schools had already rejected him! Mike said that Takeshi was going to hit the road if he didn’t get accepted. When Takeshi got home, he explained that if he didn’t get accepted he was going to travel for a while and then he would applyto graduate school again. He also said that if he was accepted, he was going to become a film director. Takeshi finally opened the letter — and it was good news! Takeshi was going to go to grad school at Columbia!。

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❖UNIT 1Section One Houses in the Future❖Well, I think houses in the future will probably be (1) quite small but I should think they'll be (2) well-insulated so that you don't need so much (3) heating and (4) cooling as you do now, so perhaps very economical (5) to run. Perhaps they will use (6) solar heating, although I don't know, in this country, perhaps we (7) won't be able to do that so much. Yes, I think they'll be full of (8) electronic gadgets: things like very advanced televisions, videos, perhaps videos which take up ... the screen (9) takes up the whole wall. I should think. Yes, you'll have things like (10) garage doors which open automatically when you (11) drive up, perhaps electronic (12) sensors which will (13) recognize you when you, when you come to the front door even. Perhaps (14) architects and designers will be a bit more (15) imaginative about how houses are designed and perhaps with the (16) shortage of space people will think of putting gardens (17) on the roof and, and maybe rooms can be (18) expanded and, and (19) contracted* depending on what you use them for, so perhaps there'll be a bit more (20) flexibility about that.❖Part 2❖A: Tuesday two fifteen. Let me look in my diary. B: No, Thursday.❖A: Oh, I'm sorry. I thought you said Tuesday.❖B: Thursday two fifteen. No, I'm sorry. I've got an appointment until three. Could we make it later?❖Say three fifteen?❖A: Well, there's a lot to talk about. It'll take a couple of hours, at least. B: Shall we say Monday morning, then?❖A: Monday morning. All right. Nine o'clock?❖B: Nine. I think that will be all right. I'll ring you back and confirm. A: All right. But ring before five, could you?❖B: All right.❖A: Right you are. Bye. B: Bye.❖Exercise. Directions:Listen to the dialogue and write down the gist and the key words that help you decide.❖ 1. This dialogue is about making an appointment❖Woman: Listen! I'm terribly sorry I'm late. Man:❖Man: Oh, that's all right. It doesn't really matter, does it? I haven't got anything better to do, have I?❖Woman: Just let me explain, will you?❖Man: I've only been waiting for over an hour. That's all.❖Woman: Yes. I know, and I would have ...❖Man: After all, my time isn't really that important, is it?❖Woman: Please don't be like that. Just let me explain. (Silence. Man says nothing.)❖Woman: I ... I tried to get here in time but just after I left home, the car broke down.❖Man: The car broke down?❖Woman: Yes, and ... well ... luckily ... there was a garage near me. And ... and it took them a while❖to repair it.❖Man: Why didn't you at least phone?❖Woman: I would have! But I didn't know the number of the restaurant.❖Man: You could have looked it up in the telephone book!❖Woman: Yes, but ... you'll never believe this ... I couldn't remember the name of the restaurant. I knew where it was, but forgot the name.❖Man: I see. Well, at least it was lucky you found a garage to repair your car.❖Woman: Yes. It was something I couldn't do myself. It didn't take too long, but that's why I'm late,❖you see.❖Man: Uh-huh. Which garage, by the way?❖Woman: Pardon?❖Man: Which garage did you take it to?❖Woman: Uh ... the one near my flat. You know. Lewis Brothers.❖Man: Yes, I know that garage. It's the only one near your flat.❖Woman: Hmm, well now, let's have something to eat. Uh, what about some ...❖Man: I know the garage very well!❖Woman: Yes. Let's see now. Yes, I think I'll have some ...❖Man: A pity it's Sunday.❖ 2. The key words are Tuesday. Thursday. two fifteen. three fifteen. Monday morning. nine o'clock.❖Part 1 Dialogue❖I'm terribly sorry I'm late.❖Woman: Listen! I'm terribly sorry I'm late. Man:❖Man: Oh, that's all right. It doesn't really matter, does it? I haven't got anything better to do, have I?❖Woman: Just let me explain, will you?❖Man: I've only been waiting for over an hour. That's all.❖Woman: Yes. I know, and I would have ...❖Man: After all, my time isn't really that important, is it?❖Woman: Please don't be like that. Just let me explain. (Silence. Man says nothing.)❖Woman: I ... I tried to get here in time but just after I left home, the car broke down.❖Man: The car broke down?❖Woman: Yes, and ... well ... luckily ... there was a garage near me. And ... and it took them a while❖to repair it.❖Man: Why didn't you at least phone?❖Woman: I would have! But I didn't know the number of the restaurant.❖Man: You could have looked it up in the telephone book!❖Woman: Yes, but ... you'll never believe this ... I couldn't remember the name of the restaurant. I knew where it was, but forgot the name.❖Man: I see. Well, at least it was lucky you found a garage to repair your car.❖Woman: Yes. It was something I couldn't do myself. It didn't take too long, but that's why I'm late,❖you see.❖Man: Uh-huh. Which garage, by the way?❖Woman: Pardon?❖Man: Which garage did you take it to?❖Woman: Uh ... the one near my flat. You know. Lewis Brothers.❖Man: Yes, I know that garage. It's the only one near your flat.❖Woman: Hmm, well now, let's have something to eat. Uh, what about some ...❖Man: I know the garage very well!❖Woman: Yes. Let's see now. Yes, I think I'll have some ...❖Man: A pity it's Sunday.❖Woman: Pardon?❖Man: A pity it's Sunday. That garage is closed on Sunday!❖ 1. They are possibly boyfriend and girlfriend.❖ 2. In a restaurant.❖ 3. "It doesn't really matter, does it? I haven't got anything better to do, have I?"❖"I've only been waiting for over an hour. That's all" "After all, my time isn't really that important, is it?" well, at least It was lucky you found a barrage to repair your car❖Exercise Directions: Listen to the dialogue and answer the following questions.❖"Well, at least it was lucky you found a garage to repair your car."❖ 4. Because she wants to stop the conversation like this.❖Because he knows the girl is lying.❖Part 2 Passage The Oscar Statuette❖ 1 Industry insiders and members of the press called the award "the Academy statuette", "the golden trophy" or "the statue of merit", but the term never stuck.❖ 2. No hard evidence exists to support that tale, but in any case, by the sixth Awards Presentation in 1934, a Hollywood columnist used the name in his column.❖ 3. Walt Disney was honored with one full-size and seven miniature statuettes on behalf of his animated feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.❖ 4. If the statuettes don't meet strict quality control standards, they are immediately cut in half and melted down.❖ 5.The large boxes are shipped to the Academy offices via air express, with no identifiable markings.❖The Oscar statuette, designed by MGM's* chief art director Cedric Gibbons, depicts* a knight holding a crusader's* sword, standing on a reel of film with five spokes, signifying the original branches of the Academy: Actors, Writers, Directors, Producers, and Technicians.❖Born in 1928, years would pass before the Academy Award of Merit was officially named "Oscar". Industry insiders and members of the press called the award "the Academy statuette", "the golden trophy" or "the statue of merit". The entertainment trade paper,Weekly Variety, even attempted to popularize "the iron man". The term never stuck.❖ A popular story has been that an Academy librarian and eventual executive director, Margaret Herrick, thought the statuette resembled her uncle Oscar and said so, and that as a result the Academy staff began referring to it as Oscar.❖No hard evidence exists to support that tale, but in any case, by the sixth Awards Presentation in 1934, Hollywood columnist Sidney Skolsky used the name in his column in reference to Katharine Hepburn's first Best Actress win. The Academy itself didn't use the nickname officially until 1939.❖Since its conception, the Oscar statuette has met exacting uniform standards - with a few notable exceptions. In the 1930s, juvenile players received miniature replicas* of the statuette; a ventriloquist* Edgar Bergen was presented with a wooden statuette with a moveable mouth; and Walt Disney was honored with one full-size and seven miniature statuettes on behalf of his animated feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Between 1942 and 1944, in support of the war effort, Oscars were made of plaster. After the War, winners turned in the temporary awards for golden Oscar statuettes.❖The traditional Oscar statuette, however, hasn't changed since the 1940s, when the base was made higher. In 1945, the base was changed from marble to metal and in 1949, Academy Award statuettes began to be numbered, starting with No. 501.❖Approximately 50 Oscars are made each year in Chicago by the manufacturer, R. S. Owens. If they don't meet strict quality control standards, the statuettes are immediately cut in half and melted down.❖Each award is individually packed into a Styrofoam* container slightly larger than a shoebox.❖Eight of these are then packed into a larger cardboard box, and the large boxes are shipped to the Academy offices in Beverly Hills via air express, with no identifiable markings.❖On March 10, 2000, 55 Academy Awards mysteriously vanished en route from the Windy City* to the City of Angels. Nine days later, 52 of stolen statuettes were discovered next to a Dumpster* in the Koreatown section of Los Angeles by Willie Fulgear, who was later invited by the Academy to attend the Oscar 2000 ceremonies as a special guest.❖For eight decades, the Oscars have survived war, weathered earthquakes, and even managed to escape unscathed* from common thieves. Since 1995, however, R. S. Owens has repaired more than 160 statuettes. "Maybe somebody used chemicals on them to polish them and the chemicals rubbed right through the lacquer* and into the gold," explains the company president. "Or maybe people stored them someplace where they corroded." Although he stresses that the statuette is made to endure, Siegel offers this sage advice to all Oscar winners: "If it gets dusty, simply wipe it with a soft dry cloth."❖ A. Pre-listening Question❖Every January, the attention of the entertainment community and of film fans around the world turns to the upcoming Academy Awards, the highest honor in filmmaking. The annual presentation of the Oscars has become the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' most famous activity. The Oscar Statuette is a knight holding a crusader's sword, standing on a reel of film with five spokes.❖ B.. Sentence Dictation❖Directions: Listening to some sentences and write them down. You will hear each sentence three times.❖Exercise C Detailed Listening❖Directions: Listen to the passage and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Discuss with your classmates why you think the statement is true or false.❖----I...- 1. There were five original branches of the Academy.❖(Because the five spokes on the reel of film signify the original branches of the Academy:❖Actors, Writers, Directors, Producers, and Technicians.)❖~ 2. The Academy Award of Merit was officially named "Oscar" in 1928.❖(Born in 1928, years would pass before the Academy Award of Merit was officially named "Oscar.")❖----I...- 3. The Academy staff began referring to the Academy statuette as Oscar because Margaret Herrick said the statuette was like her uncle Oscar.❖(An Academy librarian and eventual executive director, Margaret Herrick, thought the statuette resembled her uncle Oscar and said so, and as a result the Academy staff began referring to it as Oscar.)❖ 4. Since its conception, the Oscar statuette has met exacting uniform standards.❖(There were a few notable exceptions. In 1930s, juvenile players received miniature replicas of the statuette and a ventriloquist Edgar Bergen gained a wooden statuette with a moveable mouth. Walt Disney was honored with one full-size and seven miniature statuettes. )❖----I...- 5. Oscars were made of plaster in the 1940s because of the War.❖(Between 1942 and 1944, in support of the war effort, Oscars were made of plaster.) ----I...- 6. The manufacturer, R. S. Owens makes about 50 Oscars each year in Chicago. (Approximately 50 Oscars are made each year in Chicago by the manufacturer, R. S.Owens.)❖~ 7. 55 Academy Awards were stolen by a mysterious person en route from the Windy City to the City of Angels on March 10, 2000. ❖(On March 10,2000,55 Academy Awards just mysteriously vanished en route from the Windy City to the City of Angels, but how and by whom was unknown.)❖~ 8. For eighty years, the Oscars have survived war, weathered earthquakes, managed to escape unscathed from common thieves and even chemical corrosion.❖(Since 1995, however, R. S. Owens has repaired more than 160 statuettes. "Maybe somebody used chemicals on them to polish them and the chemicals rubbed right through the lacquer and into the gold."❖Exercise D After-listening Discussion❖Directions: Listen to the passage again and discuss the following questions.❖ 1. The traditional Oscar statuette hasn't changed since the 1940s, when the base was made higher.❖In 1945, the base was changed from marble to metal and in 1949, Academy Award statuettes began to be numbered, starting with No.501.❖News News Item1 Bush-NATO-Iraq❖Mr. Bush says he hopes America's NATO allies will stand with the United States if he decides to take military action against Iraq. ❖All the same, the president says no action is likely in the near future. He says for now the focus is on implementing the new UN resolution that calls for a tough weapons inspection regime* and warns of consequences if Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein fails to comply*.❖Administration official say they expect the NATO summit to release a political statement backing the UN resolution. They say President Bush will bring up Iraq in his bilateral meetings in Prague*, but they also say they do not believe the Iraqi threat will be the focus of the summit.❖In Prague, the alliance plans to take steps toward the creation of a rapid deployment force that can playa role in combating terrorism.The president said even the smallest NATO member nations can contribute something to the cause❖ A. Directions: Listen to the news item and complete the summary.❖ B.. Directions: Listen to the news again and answer the following questions❖ 1. He hopes America's NATO allies will stand with the United States if he decides to take military❖action against Iraq.❖ 2. No, the president says no action is likely in the near future.❖ 3. They expect the NATO summit to release a political statement backing the UN resolution.❖ 4. The NA TO summit is held in Prague.❖No, it will not be the focus of the NATO summit.❖Bush-Iraq❖President Bush says everyone knows the real power in Iraq lies with Saddam Hussein: "There is no democracy. This guy is a dictator and so we have to see what he says." The president says the Iraqi leader has a choice to make: disarm peacefully or be disarmed by force: "If Saddam Hussein does not comply to the detail of the resolution, we will lead a coalition to disarm him. It is over. We are through with negotiations. There is no more time. The man must disarm. He said he would disarm. He now must disarm." Mr. Bush spoke with reporters while touring the Washington D.C. police department, a tour designed to highlight his plan to create a cabinet level Department of Homeland Security. He left no doubt his patience regarding Iraq is wearing very thin*, stressing the United States will no longer tolerate any efforts by Saddam Hussein to circumvent* demands to disarm.❖Directions: Listen to the news item and complete the summary.❖This news item is about the Bush administration's attitude towards Iraq.❖Directions: Listen to the news again and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).❖Britain-Iraq❖British Prime Minister Tony Blair delivered a radio address late Thursday to the Iraqi people warning that Saddam Hussein must comply with UN demands or suffer the consequences.❖Prime Minister Blair said Saddam Hussein must cooperate with UN weapons inspectors, or be prepared to face military action. In an interview with Radio Monte Carlo's Arabic service Thursday, Mr. Blair said war could be avoided, if Iraq agreed to disarm. ❖"The situation is very clear. If Saddam Hussein agrees to disarm Iraq of all chemical, or biological or nuclear weapons programs and capability, then conflict would be avoided, and his duty is to cooperate fully with the inspectors to tell them exactly what material he has, to cooperate and comply with them in the eradication of that material."❖The prime minister said he wanted to speak directly to the Iraqi people to try to dispel* what he called myths that have arisen between Christians and Muslims. He said the dispute with Iraq is not about the West versus the East or about oil, but about weapons of mass destruction.❖ A.❖Directions: Listening to the news item and complete the summary.❖This news item is about British Prime Minister's stand on the Iraqi issue.❖Directions: Listen to the news again and complete the following sentences.❖ 1. Prime Minister Blair warned that Saddam Hussein would suffer the consequences unless he cooperated with the UN weapons inspectors.❖Saddam Hussein should cooperate fully with the inspectors to tell them exactly what material he has, and comply with them in the eradication of that material.❖ 2. On Thursday Tony Blair had an interview with Radio Monte Carlo's Arabic service.❖ 3. According to the Prime Minister, the conflict can be avoided if Saddam Hussein agrees to disarm Iraq of all chemical. or biological or nuclear weapons programs and capability.❖ 4. Mr. Blair said the dispute with Iraq is not about the West versus the East or about oil, but about weapons of mass destruction.❖Part 1 Feature report❖Blix’s Iraq Inspection❖The chief UN arms inspector has been assigned the task of searching for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. The Security Council gave Iraq this last opportunity to disarm or face serious consequences, a euphemism* for possible war. The United States says it will make sure Iraq disarms, one way or another.❖But Mr. Blix* emphasizes that his inspectors will not determine the course of events in the region. He says they will visit suspected sites, conduct interviews with Iraqi scientists, ferret* out information and report back to the Security Council for its members to decide.❖As for US and British intelligence reports, which the Bush administration says proves that Iraq has banned weapons, Mr. Blix says he is not going into Iraq with pre-conceived ideas of what is there.❖The next test for Iraq will be December 8th, the deadline for Iraq to present a full accounting of its weapons programs. If Iraq presents, in effect, a blank sheet, Mr. Blix says, he would expect the United States to put its evidence on the table, so it can be verified.❖Iraq has persistently maintained it does not have the banned weapons. The latest such assertion came in a letter to the UN this week, in which Baghdad accepted the latest Security Council resolution setting out the parameters* for what experts say will be the most intrusive inspections in Iraq, so far.❖After the preliminary technical work starting Monday, Mr. Blix says, he expects the first wave of inspections to start November 27th.Two months later, he is required to report to the Security Council on Iraq's performance.❖Directions: Listening to the news report and complete the summary.❖This news report is about Mr. Blix's weapons inspections in Iraq.❖Directions: Listen to the news again and fill in the blanks with the missing words.❖Mr. Blix emphasizes that his inspectors will not determine the course of events in the region. He says they will visit suspected sites, conduct interviews with Iraqi scientists, ferret out information and report back to the Security Council for its members to decide.❖The next test for Iraq will be December eighth, the deadline for Iraq to present a full accounting of its weapons programs. If Iraq presents, in effect, a blank sheet, Mr. Blix says, he would expect the United States to put its evidence on the table, so it can be verified.❖Iraq has persistently maintained it does not have the banned weapons. The latest such assertion came in a letter to the UN this week, in which Baghdad accepted the latest Security Council resolution setting out the parameters for what experts say will be the most intrusive inspections in Iraq, so far.❖Part 2 Passage Rise and Fall of Egypt❖ 1. The Nile River was a kind friend but occasionally a hard taskmaster of the people who lived along its banks.❖ 2. In due course of time, one man who grew more powerful than most of his neighbors became their King.❖ 3. Provided he was not obliged to pay more taxes to his King than he thought just, he accepted the rule of pharaoh as accepted the rule of Mighty Osiris.❖ 4. It was different however when a foreign invader came and robbed him of his possessions.❖ 5. Egypt regained a semblance of independence when one of Alexander's generals set himself up as king of a new Egyptian state.❖The Nile River* was a kind friend but occasionally it was a hard taskmaster*. It taught the people who lived along its banks the noble art of "teamwork". They depended upon each other to build their irrigation trenches and keep their dikes in repair. In this way they learned how to get along with their neighbors and their mutual-benefit-association quite easily developed into an organized state.❖Then one man grew more powerful than most of his neighbors and he became the leader of the community and their commander-in-chief when the envious neighbors of western Asia invaded the prosperous valley. In due course of time he became their King and ruled all the land from the Mediterranean to the mountains of the west.❖But these political adventures of the old pharaohs* (the word meant "the Man who lived in the Big House") rarely interested the patient and toiling peasant of the grain fields. Provided he was not obliged to pay more taxes to his King than he thought lust, he accepted the rule of pharaoh as accepted the rule of Mighty Osiris *.❖It was different however when a foreign invader came and robbed him of his possessions.❖After twenty centuries of independent life, a savage Arab tribe of shepherds, called the Hyksos*, attacked Egypt and for five hundred years they were the masters of the valley of the Nile. They were highly unpopular and great hate was also felt for the Hebrews who came to the land of Goshen* to find a shelter after their long wandering through the desert and who helped the foreign usurper* by acting as his tax-gatherers and his civil servants.❖But shortly after the year 1700 B.C., the people of Thebes* began a revolution and after a long struggle the Hyksos were driven out of the country and Egypt was free once more.❖ A thousand years later, when Assyria* conquered all of western Asia, Egypt became part of the empire of Sardanapalus*. In the seventh century B.C., it became once more an independent state❖ A. Pre-listening Question❖,It is the Great Pyramid of Giza probably. The great pyramid is believed to have been built over a 20-year period. The site was first prepared, and blocks of stone were transported and placed. An outer casing (which disappeared over the years) was then used to smooth the surface. Although it is not known how the blocks were put in place, several theories have been proposed. One theory involves the construction of a straight or spiral ramp that was raised as the construction proceeded. This ramp, coated with mud and water, eased the displacement of the blocks which were pushed (or pulled) into place. A second theory suggests that the blocks were placed using long levers with a short angled foot.❖ B.. Sentence Dictation❖ 1. B.. Sentence Dictation❖Directions: Listen to some sentences and write them down. You will hear each sentence three times.❖Exercise C Detailed listening❖Directions: Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.❖ 1. C 2.B 3.B 4.A 5.A 6.B 7.D 8.C❖Exercise D After-listening Discussion❖Directions: Listen to the passage again and discuss the following questions.❖ 1.The last Egyptian queen, Cleopatra, tried her best to save the country when the Romans came in the year 39 B. C. Her beauty and charm were more dangerous to the Roman generals than half a dozen Egyptian army corps. She was successful twice in her attacks upon the hearts of her Roman conquerors. In the year 30 B.c., Augustus landed in Alexandria and destroyed her armies. She killed herself by taking poison.❖UNIT 2❖Section One Tactics for listeningMy Mother❖My mother was an efficient (1) taskmaster who cooked, cleaned and shopped for nine people (2) on a daily basis. She was a disciplinarian* who would (3) make us seven kids walk up and down the stairs a hundred times if we clumped* like (4)field hands to-dinner. She also enlisted us to help her in the day's (5) chores❖My mother believed that each of her children had a special (6) knack* that made him or her invaluable on certain (7) missions. My brother Mike, for example, was believed to have especially (8) keen eyesight. He was hoisted* up as a human (9) telescope whenever she needed to see something (10) far away. John was the climber when a kite (11) got caught. My own job was navigator for our (12) gigantic* old Chrysler.❖But my mother's (13) ability to get work done well was only (14) one side. She also had an (15) imagination that carried her in different directions, that (16) allowed her to transcend* her everyday life. She did not (17) believe in magic as portrayed on a stage, but (18) valued instead the sound of a metal bucket being (19) filled bv a hose, or the persistence of a dandelion * at the (20) edge ofa woodpile.❖Part 2 Listening for Gist❖For hundreds of years man has been fascinated by the idea of flying. One of the first men to produce designs for aircraft wasLeonardo da Vinci, an Italian artist who lived in the fifteenth century. However, it was not until the eighteenth century that people began to fly, or perhaps it would be better to say float, across the countryside in balloons. The first hot-air balloon was made in April 1783 by the Montgolfier brothers in France.❖In the following years many flights were made by balloon. Some of the flights were for pleasure and others were for delivering mail and for military purposes, such as observation and even bombing. However, in the late nineteenth century, airships superseded balloons as a form of transport.❖Airships came after balloons. The first powered and manned flight was made by a Frenchman, Giffard, in September 1852. His airship, powered by steam, traveled twenty-seven kilometers from Paris to Trappes at a speed of eight kilometers per hour. However the days of the airship were numbered as the aero plane became increasingly safe and popular.❖Exercise❖Directions: Listen to the passage and write down the gist and the key words that help you decide.❖ 1. This passage is about the early history of flying.❖ 2. The key words are jlving. designs. an Italian artist. fifteenth century: eighteenth century. flv. float. balloons: hot-air balloon.April 1783: airships. September 1852: aeroplane.❖Part 1 Dialogue Buying a Car❖A: Good morning, can I help you?❖B: Yes, I'm interested in buying a car.❖A: Have you anything in mind?❖B: Not really.❖A: What price are you thinking of?❖B: Not more than £13,500.❖A: Let's see now ... Over there between the Lancia and the Volvo is a Mini. It costs £12,830 and is cheap to run: It does 38 miles per gallon. Or there's the Citroen, behind the Mini. It costs £12,070 and is even cheaper to run than the Mini: It does 45 miles per gallon. It's not very fast though. It only does 69 miles per hour.❖B: No, I think the Mini and the Citroen are too small. I've got three children. Isn't there anything bigger at that price?❖A: Well, there's the Toyota over there, to the left of the Peugeot. It's very comfortable and costs £13,040. It's cheap to run too, and it also has a built-in radio. Or there's the Renault at the back of the showroom, behind the Peugeot. It costs a little more, £13,240, but it is cheaper to run. It does 40 miles per gallon and the Toyota only does 36 miles per gallon.❖B: What about that V olkswagen over there, in front of the Toyota?❖A: That costs a little more than £13,500 but it's a very reliable car. It's more expensive to run than the others: It does 34 miles per gallon, but it's faster. Its top speed is 90 miles per hour. The Toyota's is 80 miles per hour and the Renault's is 82 miles per hour.❖B: How much does it cost?❖A: £13,630 and that includes a 5-year guarantee.❖B: And the Fiat next to the Volkswagen?❖A: Again that's more than £13,500, but it's cheaper than the V olkswagen. It costs £13,550.❖B: Hmm well, I'll have to think about it and study these pamphlets. How much is that Peugeot incidentally, behind the Lancia?❖A: Oh, that's expensive. It costs £15,190.❖B: Yes, that is a bit too much. Thank you very much for your help. Goodbye.❖R❖£13.240❖40m/g❖82m/h❖T.❖£13.040❖36m/g❖80m/h 1£1/1901 k❖£12.070❖45m/g❖69m/h❖1£13~5501 VW 1£16~2401 M 1£15~8501❖£13.630 £12.830❖34m/g 38m/g。

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