英语高级视听说 下册 Unit 4
《E时代大学英语——视听说教程4》 Unit 4
Unit Four Make a Difference to the World
Part I Warm-up
Part II
In-Class Listening Understanding Short Conversations Understanding a Long Conversation Understanding a Passage Understanding News Reports
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英语高级视听说下册Unit4
英语高级视听说下册Unit4Almost 25 years ago, 60 Minutes introduced viewers to George Finn, whose talent was immortalized in the movie "Rain Man." George has a condition known as savant syndrome, a mysterious disorder of the brain where someone has a spectacular skill, even genius, in a mind that is otherwise extremely limited.Morley Safer met another savant, Daniel Tammet, who is called "Brain Man" in Britain. But unlike most savants, he has no obvious mental disability, and most important to scientists, he can describe his own thought process. He may very well be a scientific Rosetta stone, a key to understanding the brain.________________________________________Back in 1983, George Finn, blessed or obsessed with calendar calculation, could give you the day if you gave him the date."What day of the week was August 13th, 1911?" Safer quizzed Finn."A Sunday," Finn replied."What day of the week was May 20th, 1921?" Safer asked."Friday," Finn answered.George Finn is a savant. In more politically incorrect times he would have been called an "idiot savant" - a mentallyhandicapped or autistic person whose brain somehow possesses an island of brilliance.Asked if he knew how he does it, Finn told Safer, "I don't know, but it's just that, that's fantastic I can do that."If this all seems familiar, there?s a reason: five years after the 60 Minutes broadcast, Dustin Hoffman immortalized savants like George in the movie "Rain Man."Which brings us to that other savant we mentioned: Daniel Tammet. He is an Englishman, who is a 27-year-old math and memory wizard."I was born November 8th, 1931," Safer remarks."Uh-huh. That's a prime number. 1931. And you were born on a Sunday. And this year, your birthday will be on a Wednesday. And you'll be 75," Tammet tells Safer.It is estimated there are only 50 true savants living in the world today, and yet none are like Daniel. He is articulate, self-sufficient, blessed with all of the spectacular ability of a savant, but with very little of the disability. Take his math skill, for example.Asked to multiply 31 by 31 by 31 by 31, Tammet quickly - and accurately - responded with "923,521."And it?s not just calculating. His gift of memory is stunning.Briefly show him a long numerical sequence and he?ll recite it right back to you. And he can do it backwards, to boot.That feat is just a warm-up for Daniel Tammet. He first made headlines at Oxford, when he publicly recited the endless sequence of numbers embodied by the Greek letter "Pi." Pi, the numbers we use to calculate the dimensions of a circle, are usually rounded off to 3.14. But its numbers actually go on to infinity.Daniel studied the sequence - a thousand numbers to a page."And I would sit and I would gorge on them. And I would just absorb hundreds and hundreds at a time," he tells Safer.It took him several weeks to prepare and then Daniel headed to Oxford, where with number crunchers checking every digit, he opened the floodgates of his extraordinary memory.Tammet says he was able to recite, in a proper order, 22,514 numbers. It took him over five hours and he did it without a single mistake.Scientists say a memory feat like this is truly extraordinary. Dr. V.S. Ramachandran and his team at the California Center for Brain Study tested Daniel extensively after his Pi achievement.What did he make of him?"I was surprised at how articulate and intelligent he was, andwas able to interact socially and introspect on his own-abilities," says Dr. Ramachandran.And while that introspection is extremely rare among savants, Daniel?s ability to describe how his mind works could be invaluable to scientists studying the brain, our least understood organ."Even how you and I do 17 minus nine is a big mystery. You know, how are these little wisps of jelly in your brain doing that computation? We don't know that," Dr. Ramachandran explains.It may seem to defy logic, but Ramachandran believes that a savant?s genius could actually result from brain injury. "One possibility is that many other parts of the brain are functioning abnormally or sub-normally. And this allows the patient to allocate all his attentional resources to the one remaining part," he explains. "And there's a lot of clinical evidence for this. Some patients have a stroke and suddenly, their artistic skills improve."That theory fits well with Daniel. At the age of four, he suffered a massive epileptic seizure. He believes that seizure contributed to his condition. Numbers were no longer simply numbers and he had developed a rare crossing of the senses known as synesthesia."I see numbers in my head as colors and shapes and textures. So when I see a long sequence, the sequence forms landscapes in my mind," Tammet explains. "Every number up to 10,000, I can visualize in this way, has it's own color, has it's own shape, has it'sown texture."For example, when Daniel says he sees Pi, he does those instant computations, he is not calculating, but says the answer simply appears to him as a landscape of colorful shapes."The shapes aren't static. They're full of color. They're full of texture. In a sense, they're full of life," he says.Asked if they?re beautiful, Tammet says, "Not all of them. Some of them are ugly. 289 is an ugly number. I don't like it very much. Whereas 333, for example, is beautiful to me. It's round. It's?.""Chubby," Safer remarks.'It's-yes. It's chubby,' Tammet agrees.Yet even with the development of these extraordinary abilities as a child, nobody sensed that Daniel was a prodigy, including his mother, Jennifer. But he was different."He was constantly counting things," Jennifer remembers. "I think, what first attracted him to books, was the actual numbers on each page. And he just loved counting."Asked if she thinks there?s a connection between his epilepsy and his rare talent, she tells Safer, "He was always different f rom-when he was really a few weeks old, I noticed he was different. So I'm not sure that it's entirely that, but I think it mighthave escalated it."Daniel was also diagnosed with Asperger?s Syndrome-a mild form of autism. It made for a painful childhood."I would flap my hands sometimes when I was excited, or pull at my fingers, and pull at my lips," Tammet remembers. "And of course, the children saw these things and would repeat them back to me, and tease me about them. And I would put my fingers in my ears and count very quickly in powers of two. Two, four, eight, 16, 32, 64.""Numbers were my friends. And they never changed. So, they were reliable. I could trust them," he says.And yet, Daniel did not retreat fully into that mysterious prison of autism, as many savants do. He believes his large family may have actually forced him to adapt."Because my parents, having nine children, had so much to do, so much to cope with, I realized I had to do for myself," he says.He now runs his own online educational business. He and his partner Neil try to keep a low profile, despite his growing fame.Yet the limits of his autism are always there. "I find it difficult to walk in the street sometimes if there are lots of people around me. If there's lots of noise, I put my fingers in my ears to block it out,' he says.That anxiety keeps him close to home. He can?t drive, rarely goes shopping, and finds the beach a difficult place because of his compulsion to count the grains of sand. And it manifests itself in other ways, like making a very precise measurement of his cereal each morning: it must be exactly 45 grams of porridge, no more, no less.Daniel was recently profiled in a British documentary called ?Brainman.? The producers posed a challenge that he could not pass up: Learn a foreign language in a week - and not just any foreign language, but Icelandic, considered to be one of the most difficult languages to learn.In Iceland, he studied and practiced with a tutor. When the moment of truth came and he appeared on TV live with a host, the host said, "I was amazed. He was responding to our questions. He did understand them very well and I thought that his grammar was very good. We are very proud of our language and that someone is able to speak it after only one week, that?s just great.""Do you think that Daniel, in a certain way, represents a real pathway to further understanding the brain?" Safer asks Dr. Ramachandran."I think one could say that time and again in science, something that looks like a curiosity initially often leads to a completely new direction of research," Ramachandran replies. "Sometimes, they provide the golden key. Doesn't always happen.Sometimes it's just mumbo-jumbo. But that may well be true with savants."Daniel continues to volunteer for scientists who want to understand his amazing brain. But he is reluctant to become what he calls ?a performing seal? and has refused most offers to cash in on his remarkable skills."People all the time asking me to choose numbers for the lottery. Or to invent a time machine. Or to come up with some great discovery," he explains. "But my abilities are not those that mean that I can do at everything."But he has written a book about his experiences, entitled "Born on a Blue Day."He also does motivational speeches for parents of autistic children-yet one more gift of his remarkable brain.But at the end of the day-genius or not-that brain does work a little differently."One hour after we leave today, and I will not remember what you look like. And I will find it difficult to recognize you, if I see you again. I will remember your handkerchief. And I will remember you have four buttons on your sleeve. And I'll remember the type of tie you're wearing. It's the details that I remember," Tammet tells Safer.And it?s the details that make us all so different. One manmay see numbers as a tedious necessity of modern life, another sees them as the essence of life."Pi is one of the most beautiful things in all the world and if I can share that joy in numbers, if I can share that in some small measure with the world through my writing and through my speaking, then I feel that I will have done something useful," he says.。
《视听说教程》Unit4答案
3. 蛋白质（Protein）
4. 碳水化合物（Carbohydrate）
03
词汇填空答案
01
5. 脂肪（Fat）
02
6. 膳食纤维（Dietary Fiber）
03
7. 油脂（Oil）
04
8. 高热量食物（High-calorie Food）
句子翻译答案
总结词：句子翻译
1. "平衡膳食是指摄入各种营养素的比例适当，以满足人 体正常的生理需求。"
议论文写作答案
议论文写作
支持或反对某个观点
总结词
提供了议论文写作的本框架和结构，包 括引言、主体和结论等部分，并强调了逻 辑性和条理性在议论文中的重要性。
总结词
总结词
详细介绍了如何提出和分析论点，以及如 何使用证据和例子来支持自己的观点，并 给出了一些实用的论证技巧。
强调了议论文写作中需要注意的语言表达 和逻辑推理能力，以及如何避免常见的逻 辑谬误和语言表达问题。
《视听说教程》Unit4答案
contents
目录
• 听力部分答案 • 口语部分答案 • 阅读部分答案 • 翻译部分答案 • 写作部分答案
01 听力部分答案
短对话答案
总结词：正确答案
详细描述：短对话答案包括选择题和填空题，选择题答案为B、C、D、F，填空题答 案为“The Smiths”和“New York”。
说明文写作答案
说明文写作
介绍一种事物或现象
总结词
提供了说明文写作的基本要点和结构，包括引言、正文和结论等部分， 并强调了准确性和清晰度在说明文中的重要性。
总结词
详细介绍了如何对事物或现象进行描述和解释，以及如何使用恰当的 说明方法和语言风格来表达信息。
(完整版)视听说第二册UNIT4
1. a majority of 2. 15 percent 3. quadrupled 4. four times 5. two-thirds
1 Believe Do not believe
e. __________ women believe both
men and woman should work outside the home, and that both should help with the children.
1. a majority of 2. 15 percent 3. quadrupled 4. four times 5. two-thirds
Stay-at-home mothers 2
a. In 1960, over 70 percent of homes had a working father and a stay-at-home mother. Today, this is true for only
Stay-at-home mothers
a. In 1960, over 70 percent of homes had a working father and a stay-athome mother. Today, this is true for only 15 percent of homes.
Today that number has increased to
________.
Keys
Lesson A Modern family trends Lesson B Family trends
Vocabulary Link Family statistics
Use the expressions to complete the statistics about American families.
英语视听说Unit 4答案
Unit 4 Outside View Activity 1Activity 3Listening inNews ReportActivity 1ScriptMany universities in the US are offering an Adopt-a-Grandparent programme. Through this programme, student volunteers are given the opportunity to adopt a senior adult living in a local nursing home as a “grandparent”. Each week students have the chance to spend time with their adopted grandparents talking, sharing stories and participating in a planned activity. In addition to regular visits, students are encouraged to write letters and send presents to their adopted grandparents. The elderly are also encouraged to do the same.This programme provides senior adults with a sense of purpose and belonging. Not everyone who lives in a nursing home gets visitors or enough visitors, or has grandchildren of their own. Students commit to spending one hour a week with their adopted grandparents, but some end up visiting for three or four hours a week. They do it because they like spending time with the elderly. There is no credit offered. The programme helps students develop a sense of social responsibility and community awareness. Moreimportantly, both students and the elderly learn from each other and form a family bond.1. What do we learn about the Adopt-a-Grandparent programme from the news report?2. How does the programme benefit the elderly?Activity 2ScriptA growing number of South Korean fathers are choosing to take a break from their careers to help bring up their children. Until recently, this is still regarded unthinkable as childcare has always been considered women’s responsibility in the male-dominated society of South Korea.South Korean women have long believed that employers give them a lower salary and don’t give them promotion because they’re likely to take time off to have children. They are also reluctant to be stay-at-home moms, having sole responsibility for all household duties. These concerns among women have contributed to a record low birth rate.President Park Geun-hye has announced a multi-billion plan to help couples to have larger families. Fathers who take paternity leave will receive a government aid equivalent to 40 per cent of their monthly income, capped at 1.0 million won. According to the plan, men and women are entitled to up to one year’s —paternity or maternity leave.1. What is considered unthinkable in South Korea?2. Why is there a low birth rate in South Korea?Passage 1Activity 1ScriptHost: There’s a question that’s been argued about for a long time. Which is more important, your family environment or your genes? Well, a story has come up in the news about identical twins, separated at birth. They’ve just been reunited. And guess what? There are some amazing coincidences in their life stories.Here’s the story –two American girls called Tamara and Adriana were separated at birth and adopted by two different sets of parents. And this is where the coincidences begin. Both families ended up living 25 miles apart. Both girls decided to study psychology at universities that are only a mile apart from each other. Isn’t that strange?And this girl, who’s a friend of both of them, insists they meet. Just before they meet, Adriana’s mother tells her that she has a twin sister. Can you imagine how that must feel when you’re 20 years old to learn you have a twin? And when the girls meet, it’s like looking in a mirror –they’re identical!Now get this! Both Tamara and Adriana’s adoptive fathers died when the girls were children. Both girls fell through glass doors at the age of five –that’s hard to believe, isn’t it? Their boyfriends look alike and have similarnames –Alex and Adam. And this is the best part –both of them have the same recurring dream. Isn’t that incredible –they have the same dream! I think it’s an amazing story. So, for all those of you out there who have comments, and I’m sure you do, the lines are open. OK, we’ve got Josh on the line. Hi Josh!Josh: Hi.Host: So, what do you make of this story?Josh: It’s a great story but it doesn’t surprise me at all. I’m an identical twin. Host: You are?Josh: Yeah, my brother’s called Toby, and we’re 22, and we’re going out with two sisters ... and we’re having a double wedding next June.Host: Congratulations! So, what do you think? Is it our genes that decide who we are? These kind of stories seem to suggest it.Josh: Well, I’m not a scientist, but I think so.Host: Research tells us that it’s about fifty-fifty.Josh: I, I disagree.Host: Thanks Josh. OK, our next caller is ...Activity 2Answer CDBCADCDPassage 2Activity 1ScriptVoice-over:Kidney transplants are of two kinds –transplants from dead people and living transplants, transplants from people who are alive. Mostly the donor, the person who gives the kidney, is a relative –a parent, brother or sister. We all recognize that it’s one of the most selfless things a person can do, to give a kidney to someone, but as the operation becomes safer and safer, more and more people are doing it. We talked to two sisters who have had the experience –Henrietta Longmore, a journalist aged 40, married with one son, and her sister, Teresa Parker, aged 38, married with two children. They come from a family with four children. Here’s their story.Teresa: Henrietta and I were close as children. She was the big sister and she was –just like a mother to us younger kids. Our parents were both doctors and our mum was very busy. We were close right through our teenage years. Then we shared a flat and had a lot of the same friends. It was great. Henrietta: Yes, we’ve always been close. I felt very protective of my brother and sisters because, like Teresa says, our parents were always so busy. But I also felt a bit jealous of Teresa –she was my dad’s favourite –but it didn’t affect our relationship.Teresa: Henrietta got kidney failure five years ago, but for several years she was fine and seemed quite healthy.Henrietta: Yes, I never thought of asking my family for a kidney. The hospital was brilliant and I really did feel fine, most of the time.Activity 2ScriptTeresa:But then a year ago she became very ill and almost died. I was terrified. I knew if she died, I’d blame myself. You know, why I hadn’t done more to help her. So I decided to find out more about giving her a kidney. Henrietta:Yes, I did almost die. It was awful. I, I was never going to ask Teresa for a kidney but I kind of knew that she would offer. To be honest, I felt I would have done the same.Teresa: Yes. At first I was a bit scared. But we went for a three-hour talk at the hospital and it was very reassuring. My whole family came. And they felt OK about it too, which was very important.Henrietta: People don’t know that you only need ten per cent of one kidney to be completely healthy, and kidney donors often live longer than other people.Teresa: Yes, you have to be very healthy to give a kidney. The hospital makes sure of that. Anyway, after the operation I got better very fast –probably because you know you’ve done something worthwhile and it does make you feel very good.Henrietta: I can’t describe how grateful I feel to Teresa. It’s such an amazing thing to do. What can I say? Her courage was, was extraordinary. She just didn’t seem afraid at all.Teresa: You do get a lot of praise for doing something like this. I’d like to do something that no one knows about.Answer CBACDABUnit TestSection AScript1.M: Something’s been bothering me lately. Do you mind if I get it off my chest?W: Not at all. What’s wrong?Q: What does the man mean when he says he wants to get something off his chest?2.W: How many siblings do you have?M: Five. There are six of us in all.W: Wow! That’s a lot. Your parents must have been busy.Q: Which of the following statements is true?3.M: Debbie, what are you writing? Is that your homework?W: Yes, dad. I need to write an essay about a pivotal moment in my life. M: Interesting. What did you choose?W: The day I got accepted to college, of course.Q: What is the topic of the girl’s essay?4.W: Hey, Greg, how is life as a new father?M: It’s wonderful, but I am so tired.W: I’ll bet. Is the baby keeping you up at night?M: She sleeps fine for a few hours, then suddenly wakes up and starts to scream her head off.Q: What does the man say his baby does at night?5.M: I can’t believe it. My dad just spent an hour giving me a lecture on good manners.W: Really? What did you do to prompt that?Q: How does the boy’s father feel about his son’s behavior?Answer ADABASection BScriptM: Hi, Dee! How was your weekend?W: Oh, it was fantastic. I was at the beach.M: You were? Were you just there for a holiday?W: We had our annual family reunion at the beach this year.M: What a good idea! I guess you had a good time.W: Absolutely. I got to see all my relatives. Some of them live far away, so it was nice to have everyone in one place.M: Does your family have any traditions for the reunion?W: Not really, we all just like to be together and talk. My grandfather usually gives a very eloquent speech, but that’s about it.M: Oh, that’s nice.W: I’ll tell you what, I’m thankful I don’t have any children.M: Why is that?W: My cousin has a new baby and it looks like so much trouble. She needs diapers and a stroller to go anywhere.M: I suppose you get used to that though.W: Maybe. Still I could definitely go without the crying and squabbling.Q6: Which of the following statements most accurately describes the woman?Q7: With whom did the woman go to an event?Q8: How often does the woman’s family reunion take place?Answer CABSection CScriptWhen I think back to the days of my childhood, I clearly remember that many books my parents had in our house. I was a very curious little boy, but I didn’t much care for school work. I was always looking for a distraction. My parents’books serve this purpose nicely. I certainly wasn’t born with a silver spoon in my mouth and we often couldn’t afford to take vacations during the summer. Instead, my vacations were in my imagination with friends like Alice in Wonderland and Dorothy in the Land of Oz. Those books not only helped me travel to fantastic places but they also helped my young mind run a gamut of emotions as I journeyed with the characters. My parents often encouraged me to take a chance on a new book or author and I was rarely disappointed. To the contrary, I was usually left in total amazement. My parents’encouragement to read when I was a child developed into my significant love of reading today.Thanks mom and dad!Q9: Which of the following will be the best title for this passage?Q10: How did the speaker feel about his school work?Q11: With whom does the speaker claim that he liked to travel together? Answer BADSection DScriptThe Chinese government plans to end its one-child-per-family policy and instead let families have two children. The plan was announced Thursday after high-level political meetings in Beijing. The official Xinhua news agency says the country's top legislature must approve the proposal before it becomes law.The Chinese government has given a number of reasons for the change in policy. The statement said the change is meant to balance population development. It also said the move attempts to stop a declining birth rate and strengthen the country's work force. China, the world's most populous country, launched the one-child policy in 1980. But the government permitted only a small number of couples to have two children. For example, some rural families were given approval to have two children.In 2013, the Chinese government gave other couples a chance to have two children. Families could have two if one parent was an only child. At the end of 2014, China had a population of 1.37 billion people. A total of 800 million of them were employed. But that job market population is expected to drop by 2050. With the two-child policy, an increase in births will ease the labor shortage, starting in 20 years.Q12: What does this news report mainly talk about?Q13: When will the universal two-child policy be enacted?Q14: When will the labor shortage emerge?Answer ACD。
新视野商务英语视听说(下)：第四版教学课件U4
How to organise your negotiation
Follow-up Practice
1. Listen to the dialogue and complete the following sentences.
4%
personnel 40%
expenses publicity
next year
Script
Mr. Welsh: Fine. But it seems to us that your price is much higher than other suppliers’ in China. We are currently doing business with some factories in Shenzhen. Mr. Wang: We know some factories give lower prices but their quality is poor. You see, the surface of our products is very smooth. And after the tour, you must have an idea how well our manufacturing environment meets international sanitary standards. Considering the quality, our price is very reasonable. Mr. Welsh: We don’t deny that. But if you can give us a little discount, we can start up a longterm relationship. Mr. Wang: You’re really tempting me. OK, what’s your quantity then? Generally, we’re not allowed to give discount at this price. But if your order is large enough, I can offer you a special discount. Mr. Welsh: For the large plastic chair and the trolley, we can take 1,000 pieces of each and much more later on after this trial order.
新编大学英语视听说教程 unit4答案
1) history 2) major 3) not 4) 1993 5) computer
6) 1998 7) computer 8) out 9) shelf 10) reserve
Practice Two Learning as You Play
Exercise 2
1) A 2) C 3) C 4) D5) B 6) B7) C8) A
do our homework; at home; questions, answers; practice
Part Three More Listening
Practice One In the Library
Exercise 1
The correct order is: 2), 3), 1), 4), 5), 6)
2) He thinks that it is effective and it makes learning become a pleasure.
3) The method helps learners to remember words without making an effort.
Practice Three Study Abroad
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Part Two
Listening 1
Exercise 1 ACCAC
Exercise 2 TFTFFT
Liise 2 this semester; need to know; different; complicated;
Exercise 1
1) D 2) A 3) C 4) B5) A 6) B
Exercise 2
大学英语视听说 Unit4 PPT
a. careless b. dependent c. inactive d. inflexible e. late f. unpleasant
Lesson A Work history
Listening
Lesson B Dream jobs
Activity 1 What’s the job?
Language Notes Proper names
Lesson A Work history
Listening
Lesson B Dream jobs
Activity 3 The right job
B Listen to the job interview. Check ( √ ) the right items in the table based on the information from the interview.
Lesson A Work history
Vocabulary Link
Lesson B Dream jobs
B Look again at the words in blue in A. Write a word for each definition below.
1. nice to people _p_le_a_s_a_n_t 2. busy and energetic _a_ct_i_v_e 3. on time _p_u_n_c_tu_a_l 4. aware of danger _c_a_re_f_u_l 5. able to change easily f_l_ex_i_b_l_e 6. able to work alone _in_d_e_p_e_n_d_e_n_t
A Listen to the passage about an unusual job. Complete the chart with information from the passage.
英语高级视听说下册部分答案
Unit 15 5.1 who are in charge of managing…A communications staff of nine is in charge of managing the Prince’s image; The staff also handles his umbrella..5.2what led to the Prince’s mistrust…For past abuses; He worries that no one takes him seriously.5.3According to the Prince, what have we…We've abandoned so many things in the in the interest of efficiency; If we make everything over-efficient, every last drop of culture is sucked out.5.4what comments does the Prince…He says that technology should be our slave, but it’s rapidly becoming our master in many areas.5.5 What’s the Prince’s view on progress?…He is not against progress，but he believes that progress should not rush headlong into upsetting the whole balance of nature.Unit 14 5.1 What did Graner do when Darby…He gave Darby a stone cold evil stare the entire time Darby was on the stand. He didn’t take his eyes off Darby once.5.2 What has Darby been ordered…He has been under a gag order until the trials ended.5.3How will the sandal affect…The unit will carry a bad name because of what seven individuals did.5.4 What did Gen. George say…He said that Graner and his gang took the vast majority of the pictures for their own sadistic amusement, but that in a few cases, military intelligence officers had asked the gang to soften up a prisoner.5.5 What happened contrary…The pictures were leaked to the media and became sensational.Unit 13 4.1 How would the seismic error and other…It will slip seven years to 2018. 4.2 What caused the tank problem…Bechtel gave the wrong design specs to themanufacturer.4.3 What was the flaw in …The tanks had weld defects.4.4 What did Bechtel do…They went ahead and installed it with defects.4.5 What did Bechtel say about…It was not a bonus; rather, it was a fee.4.6 Who discovered new deficiency?…Independent inspectors for Washington State.5.1 What does the “wrong specs”…The incident seems to suggest that the Department of Energy is not managing the situation very well.5.2 What does Anderson say…In defense of Department, Anderson says that the issues have been indentified and corrected. Moreover, a large percentage of equipment has been purchased correctly with the right specs.5.3 What does the “déjà vu” …A similar mistake on the part of the Department of Energy in 2001 and similar remarks the Department has made in its defense.5.4 According to Anderson, how is the…The Department has taken steps to provide increased oversight and to reach out for increased external reviews.5.5 What does Governor Gregoire…She says that 67 leakers, groundwater contamination, have been confirmed and that contaminated groundwater is moving towards the Columbia River, which is the lifeline of Pacific Northwest.Unit 12 4.1 What’s the concern of…The kids, who have access to the Internet, often without parental supervision, can run up a huge debt on their parents’ credit card.4.2 Why can’t a minor…Through the information obtained from the payer, which is relative to his/her bank account and personal details, Payne’s site can be 99 percent sure that a minor doesn’t even get through its front door.4.3What did Alex do after…He tried two other sites and was approved on his third try. Infive minutes, he was playing roulette; Ten minutes later, he was $100 in the hole\in debt. 4.4 What Payne’s argument…If the US legalized I-gaming, all of the problems associated with gambling could be better controlled.4.5 What’s Payne’s solution to…Payne’s company keeps a record of every gambler. If an addicted gambler is found playing too quickly, his site can stop him.5.1 What have 64…Licensing online casinos.5.2 What has Britain allowed…Take bets from American citizens.5.3 What would have happened…It would have earned $1.2 billion in tax.5.4 Whom does Lanni count…An enlightened president with an enlightened attorney general.5.5 What will the I-gaming…It will be times bigger than it is today.Unit 11 4.1 What did Mackey…He persuaded them to send him to another school so he could play.4.2 What did he do after dropping…He opened a health food store in Austin called “Safer Way” with his then girlfriend.4.3 What did Machey say to…He told his competitor that he was going to open a 10,000-square-foot store one mile from his competitor’s store and that it would be a lot more funto join forces together rather than compete.4.4 What does the merger story…The merger story shows that somewheredeep inside Mackey, he has a lot of drive and that he is a fierce competitor.4.5 How did Mackey gradually…He gradually expanded the business by acquiring smaller health food stores and tapping into a burgeoning movementthat advocated organic food.5.1 What is Boggy Creek…Small family-run farms.5.2 What can’t be used on…Pesticides or synthetic fertilizers.5.3 How much salad does…22 million servings of salad; In refrigerated trucks.5.4 When did Mackey first hear…When he opened his second store back in 1982.5.5 What will Whole Foods…Corporations cannot be as caring and responsible as small businesses.Unit 10 5.1 What does the images…They show a mysterious bomber planting two sophisticated explosive devices late at night outside a company that makes vaccines in northern California.5.2 How many bombs were…Two bombs; The second bomb was set to go off an hour after the first to kill firemen and police who would show up on the scene.5.3 What can be learned about…The suspected bomber is Daniel Andreas San Diego, a 27-year-old animal rights activist from San Rafael, California. He is now a fugitive after he slipped an FBI surveillance team.5.4 What message did the bomber…The message reads: “we will now be doubling the size of every device we make.”It was posted on a Web site sympathetic to the Animal Liberation Front.5.5 What’s Dr Vlasak’s view…He thinks that ALF needs to needs to look at thebig picture and look at what works.Unit 4 5.1 What does “a performing seal”…Ii probably means performing his math wizardry for a big audience in a show.5.2 What does Daniel…He volunteers for scientists who want to understand his amazing brain, though he has refused most offers to cash in on his remarkable skills.。
英语高级视听说unit-4
英语高级视听说unit-4Unit 4 Brain ManAlmost 25 years ago, 60 Minutes introduced viewers to George Finn, whose talent was immortalized in the movie "Rain Man." George has a condition known as savant syndrome, a mysterious disorder of the brain where someone h as a spectacular skill, even genius, in a mind that is otherwise extremely limited.Morley Safer met another savant, Daniel Tammet, who is called "Brain Man" in Britain. But unlike most savants, he has no obvious mental disability, and most important to scientists, he can describe his own thought process. He may very well be a scientificRosetta stone, a key to understanding thebrain.________________________________________Back in 1983, George Finn, blessed or obsessed with calendar calculation, couldgive you the day if you gave him the date."What day of the week w as August 13th, 1911?" Safer quizzed Finn."A Sunday," Finn replied."What day of the week was May 20th, 1921?" Safer asked."Friday," Finn answered.George Finn is a savant. In more politically incorrect times he would have been called an "idiot savant" - a mentally handicapped orautistic person whose brain somehow possesses an island of brilliance.Asked if he knew how he does it, Finn toldSafer, "I don't know, but it's just that,that's fantastic I can do that."If this all seems f amiliar, there?s a reason: five years after the 60 Minutes broadcast,Dustin Hoffman immortalized savants like George in the movie "Rain Man."Which brings us to that other savant we mentioned: Daniel Tammet. He is an Englishman, who is a 27-year-old math and memory wizard."I was born November 8th, 1931," Safer remarks."Uh-huh. That's a prime number. 1931. Andyou were born on a Sunday. And this year,your birthday will be on a Wednesday. Andyou'll be 75," Tammet tells Safer.It is estimated there are only 50 true savants living in the world today, and yetnone are like Daniel. He is articulate, self-sufficient, blessed with all of thespectacular ability of a savant, but withvery little of the disability. Take his math skill, for example.Asked to multiply 31 by 31 by 31 by 31, Tammet quickly - and accurately - responded with"923,521."And it?s not just calculating. His gift ofmemory i s stunning. Briefly show him a long numerical sequence and he?ll recite it right back to you. And he can do it backwards, toboot.That feat is just a warm-up for Daniel Tammet. He first made headlines at Oxford, when he publicly recited the endless sequence of numbers embodied by the Greek letter "Pi."Pi, the numbers we use to calculate the dimensions of a circle, are usually rounded off to 3.14. But its numbers actually go onto infinity.Daniel studied the sequence - a thousand numbers to a page."And I would sit and I would gorge on them.And I would just absorb hundreds and hundreds at a time," he tells Safer.It took him several weeks to prepare and then Daniel headed to Oxford, where with number crunchers checking every digit, he openedthe floodgates of his extraordinary memory.Tammet says he was able to recite, in a proper order, 22,514 numbers. It took himover five hours and he did it without a single mistake.Scientists say a memory feat like this istruly extraordinary. Dr. V.S. Ramachandranand his team at the California Center forBrain Study tested Daniel extensively after his Pi achievement.What did he make of him?"I was surprised at how articulate and intelligent he was, and was able to interact socially and introspect on his own-abilities," says Dr. Ramachandran.And while that introspection is extremelyrare among savants, Daniel?s ability to describe how his mind works could be invaluable to scientists studying the brain, our least understood organ."Even how you and I do 17 minus nine is a big mystery. You know, how are these little wisps of jelly in your brain doing that computation? We don't know that," Dr. Ramachandran explains.It may seem to defy logic, but Ramachandran believes that a savant?s genius could actually result from brain injury. "One possibility is that many other parts of the brain are functioning abnormally or sub-normally. And this allows the patient to allocate all his attentional resources tothe one remaining part," he explains. "Andthere's a lot of clinical evidence for this. Some patients have a stroke and suddenly,their artistic skills improve."That theory fits well with Daniel. At the age of four, he suffered a massive epilepticseizure. He believes that seizure contributed to his condition. Numbers wereno longer simply numbers and he had developed a rare crossing of the senses known as synesthesia."I see numbers in my head as colors and shapes and textures. So when I see a longsequence, the sequence forms landscapes inmy mind," Tammet e xplains. "Every number up to 10,000, I can visualize in this way, hasit's own color, has it's own shape, has it's own texture."For example, when Daniel says he sees Pi, he does those instant computations, he is not calculating, but says the answer simply appears to him as a landscape of colorful shapes."The shapes aren't static. They're full ofcolor. They're full of texture. In a sense, they're full of life," he says.Asked if they?re beautiful, Tammet says, "Not all of them. Some o f them are ugly. 289 is an ugly number. I don't like it very much. Whereas 333, for example, is beautiful to me. It's round. It's?.""Chubby," Safer remarks.'It's-yes. It's chubby,' Tammet agrees.Yet even with the development of these extraordinary abilities as a child, nobodysensed that Daniel was a prodigy, including his mother, Jennifer. But he was different."He was constantly counting things," Jennifer remembers. "I think, what first attracted him to books, was the actual numbers on each page. And he just loved counting."Asked if she thinks there?s a connection between his epilepsy and his rare talent,she tells Safer, "He was always differentfrom-when he was really a few weeks old, I noticed he was different. So I'm not surethat it's entirely that, but I think it might have escalated it."Daniel was also diagnosed with Asperger?s Syndrome-a mild form of autism. It made f or a painful childhood."I would flap my hands sometimes when I was excited, or pull at my fingers, and pull atmy lips," Tammet r emembers. "And of course, the children saw these things and would repeat them back to me, and tease me about them. And I would put my fingers in my earsand count very quickly in powers of two. Two, four, eight, 16, 32, 64.""Numbers were my friends. And they never changed. So, they were reliable. I couldtrust them," he says.And yet, Daniel did not retreat fully intothat mysterious prison of autism, as many savants do. He b elieves his large family may have actually forced him to adapt."Because my parents, having nine children,had so much to do, so much to cope with, I realized I had to do for myself," he says.He now runs his own online educational business. He a nd his partner Neil try to keep a low profile, despite his growing fame.Yet the limits of his autism are always there. "I find it difficult to walk in the streetsometimes if there are lots of people around me. If there's lots of noise, I put my fingers in my e ars to block it out,' he says.That anxiety keeps him close to home. Hecan?t drive, rarely goes shopping, and finds the beach a difficult place because of his compulsion to count the grains of sand. And it manifests itself in other ways, like making a very precise measurement of hiscereal each morning: it must be exactly 45grams of porridge, no more, no less.Daniel was recently profiled in a British documentary called ?Brainman.? The producers posed a challenge that he couldnot pass up: Learn a foreign language in aweek -and not just any foreign language, but Icelandic, considered to be one of the most difficult languages to learn.In Iceland, he studied and practiced with a tutor. When the moment of truth came and he appeared on TV live with a host, the hostsaid, "I was amazed. He w as responding to our questions. He did understand them very well and I thought that his grammar w as very good. We are very proud of our language and that someone is able to speak it after only one week, that?s just great.""Do you think that Daniel, in a certain way, represents a real pathway to furtherunderstanding the brain?" Safer asks Dr. Ramachandran."I think one could say that time and againin science, something that looks like a curiosity initially often leads to a completely new direction of research," Ramachandran replies. "Sometimes, they provide the golden key. Doesn't always happen. Sometimes it's just mumbo-jumbo. But that may well be true with savants."Daniel continues to volunteer for scientists who want to understand his amazing brain. But he is reluctant to become what he calls ?a performing seal? and has refused most offers to cash in on his remarkable skills."People all the time asking me to choose numbers for the lottery. Or to invent a time machine. Or to come up with some greatdiscovery," he explains. "But my abilitiesare not those that mean that I can do at everything."But he has written a book about his experiences, entitled "Born on a Blue Day."He also does motivational speeches for parents of autistic children-yet one moregift of his remarkable brain.But at the end of the day-genius or not-that brain does work a little differently."One hour after we leave today, and I willnot remember what you look like. And I willfind it difficult to recognize you, if I see you again. I will remember y our handkerchief. And I will remember you have four buttons on your sleeve. And I'll remember the type oftie you're wearing. It's the details that I remember," Tammet tells Safer.And it?s the details that make us all so different. One man may see numbers as a tedious necessity of modern life, anothersees them as the essence of life."Pi is one of the most beautiful things inall the world and if I can share that joy in numbers, if I can share that in some small measure with the world through my writingand through my speaking, then I feel that Iwill have done something useful," he says.。
新编大学英语视听说Unit4答案
Unit 4 Psychology in Our Daily LifePart One Viewing, Understanding and SpeakingVideo ScriptT opic: Psychology at the AirportSetting: the waiting room of the airport, the Information Desk, the coffee shop of the airport Characters: Mr. and Mrs. Strong, Mr. and Mrs. Green, an Agent at the Information Desk (Some passengers have been informed of the delay of their flight, while some other passengers have not.)(It’s now 6:05 in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Strong are in the waiting room of an airport. Mr. Strong is reading a newspaper. Mrs. Strong is sitting there idly. Mr. and Mrs. Green approach them.)Mrs. Green: Excuse me, is this seat taken?Mrs. Strong: No, it’s not taken. Have a seat.(Mr. and Mrs. Green sit down next to Mr. and Mrs. Strong and Mr. Green takes out a book and begins to read it.)Mrs. Strong: My name is Strong… Molly Strong. Pleased to meet you.Mrs. Green: I’m Doris Green. How do you do?Mrs. Strong: Where are you going?Mrs. Green: We’re going to Copenhagen for our son’s wedding. It’s tomorrow morning.Mrs. Strong:Oh, congratulations! That’s nice. Y ou must be very excited.Mrs. Green: Y ou bet. I can hardly believe my little Jackie has grown up and is getting married.(She looks at her watch.) Now it’s 6:05 and the flight will take off in 50 minutes. Just imagine in nine hours I’ll see Jackie and my new daughter-in-law, Alice! I expect they’ll come and pick us up at the airport. What about you? Where are you going?Mrs. Strong: We are going to New Y ork by TW A Flight 1070. Our daughter recently had a baby.My first grandchild.Mrs. Green: Y ou must be thrilled.Mrs. Strong: Y eah, I can’t wait to see my dear grandson. This is him, Nick. (She takes out a picture of Nick and shows it to Mrs. Green.)Mrs. Green: (She looks closely at the photo.) He’s lovely!(Suddenly, a voice comes out through a loudspeaker.)(Loudspeaker: Attention, please. AA Flight 644 to Copenhagen will be delayed. Attent ion, please.AA Flight 644 to Copenhagen will be delayed.)Mrs. Green: Oh, my goodness! What’s up? It seems the flight to Copenhagen won’t be on time.I’d better go and call Jackie about the delay.Mr. Green: (He looks up from the book.) No hurry. It doe sn’t say how long the flight will be delayed. Let’s wait and see.Mrs. Green: Well, OK, let’s wait a while.Mrs. Strong:Don’t worry. I’m sure things will turn out fine in the end.(Just at that time, another voice comes out through a loudspeaker.)(Loudspeaker: Attention, please. TWA Flight 1070 to New Y ork is overdue because of mechanical problems. It’s stopping in Chicago for maintenance. We’ll keep you informed whenwe know more.)Mrs. Strong: Oh, no! Our flight is delayed as well.Mr. Strong: (He looks up from the newspaper.) Take it easy. It says the flight is overdue because of mechanical problems. I believe the mechanics will solve the problems soon.Mrs. Strong: Ok.(As time goes by, Mr. and Mrs. Green become more and more anxious. Mr. Green can’t read the book any more. He walks back and forth in the waiting room. Mrs. Strong is comforting Mrs. Green.)Mrs. Green: I can’t wait any more. It’s 7:15. We’ve been waiting for over an hour, but there’s been no further information. What on earth is happening?Mr. Green: Who knows! It could be bad weather, mechanical problems, a bomb threat, whatever. Mrs. Strong: Why don’t you go to the Information Desk and ask them about the causes of the delay?Mr. Green: That’s not a bad idea. Let’s go there now.(Mr. and Mrs. Green leave for the Information Desk.)Mrs. Strong: (to Mr. Strong.) I’ll go and buy some magazines.Mr. Strong: Go ahead. I’ll be here waiting for you.Mrs. Strong: OK.(Mrs. Strong stands up and goes around the airport. Mr. Strong continues reading the newspaper. Several minutes later, Mrs. Strong comes back with some magazines in her right hand.)Mr. Strong: What did you get?Mrs. Strong: Cosmo, Life and Good Housekeeping. Any further news about our flight yet?Mr. Strong: Nothing, up to now.(Loudspeaker: Attention, please. TW A Flight 1070 to New Y ork is overdue because of a door problem. The mechanics expect that the door will be repaired in 30 minutes. We’llkeep you advised as we know more.)Mr. Strong: Well, it seems we have lots of time. Why not go and get a bite to eat?Mrs. Strong: Good idea. L et’s go to the coffee shop.(Mr. and Mrs. Green arrive at the Information Desk.)Mr. Green: Excuse me, can you tell me why AA Flight 644 to Copenhagen is delayed? (该句读成: light AA 644 is delayed for Copenhagen?) 请外研社改正!Agent:I’m sorry, sir, but we don’t have any further information about that.Mr. Green: Then how long will it be delayed?Agent: Sorry, sir. We really don’t know. Y ou’ll just have to wait. We’ll infor m you through the loudspeaker as soon as possible.Mrs. Green: (saying angrily) We’ve been waiting for ages and there’s been no further information about the delay. How long will we have to wait? We are going to our son’s wedding. We can’t miss it.Agent: I understand how you feel, madam. We’ll try to find out the causes as soon as possible.(Mr. and Mrs. Green go back to the waiting room of the airport. Another 15 minutes later, they become increasingly impatient.)Mrs. Green: Isn’t it annoying! Nobody is telling us anything.Mr. Green: That’s the limit! I can’t bear it any longer. Let’s go and find seating on (错读成to)请外研社改正!an airline that flies to Copenhagen.Mrs. Green: Why not? We’re not getting any help from this airline.(Mr. and Mrs. Green leave the waiting room angrily.)(Mr. and Mrs. Strong are sitting leisurely at the coffee shop. Light music is on, and they feel very comfortable.)Mrs. Strong: (She looks at her watch.) Oh, time is flying. It’s a quarter to seven. Hurry up. The flight will be announced soon.Mr. Strong: Take your time. We’re in no great rush. We can hear the announcement here if there is one.(Loudspeaker: Attention, please. TW A Flight 1070 to New Y ork is overdue because of mechanical problems. We are sorry to announce that the problems are more complex thaninitially expected. Those who are without luggage and need to leave right awaycan take TW A Flight 1120 at Gate 6. TW A Flight 1120 will leave from Gate 6 at7:45.)Mr. Strong: (He smiles.) See? Let’s go to take TW A Flight 1120.Mrs. Strong: Good.Exercise 1Directions: You’re going to watch a video which describe s what happened to two couples of the passengers at the airport. Read the following part carefully, which will make it easyfor you to understand the video.Exercise 2Directions: Now watch the video and pay attention to the information related to Mr. & Mrs.Strong and Mr. & Mrs. Green. Then match the information listed in the right columnwith the corresponding characters. Write down the letters in the space providedbelow the table.1) Mr. & Mrs. Strong2) Mr. & Mrs. Green A) They are going to Copenhagen to attend their son’s wedding.B) They are excited about the arrival of their first grandchild.C) Their flight is stopping in Chicago for maintenance.D) They are very anxious because they are not informed of thecauses of the delay.E) They wanted to get some help from an agent at the airport.F) They wait leisurely when they know how long it will take formechanics to solve the problem.G) They are angry at the service of American Airlines.H) They don’t have any luggage, so they can take another flightto their destination (目的地).I) They will board the plane at Gate 6.1) Mr. & Mrs. Strong __________________________2) Mr. & Mrs. Green __________________________Key to Exercise 21) Mr. & Mrs. Strong: B), C), F), H), I)2) Mr. & Mrs. Green: A), D), E), G)Exercise 3Directions: Watch the video again and answer the questions by completing the given sentences. 1) When will Mr. and Mrs. Green’s flight take off according to the schedule?At ________. (6:55)2) Where is Mr. and Mrs. Strong going?________ ________. (New York)3) Who is Nick?He is Mr. and Mrs. Strong’s ________ ________. (first grandchild)4) Why is TW A Flight 1070 delayed?It is overdue because of ________ ________. (mechanical problems/door problems)5) Why do Mr. and Mrs. Green go to the Information Desk?They go there to ask the reasons why ________ ________ ________ ________. (their flight is overdue/delayed)6) Where do Mr. and Mrs. Strong go to kill time?They go to ________ ________ ________. (the coffee shop)7) What do Mr. and Mrs. Green finally decide to do?They decided to request ________ ________ ________ ________ which flies to Copenhagen. (seating on another airline)8) Which flight will Mr. and Mrs. Strong take in the end?TWA Flight ________. (1120)Key to Exercise 31) 6:552) New York3) first grandchild4) mechanical problems/door problems5) their flight is overdue/delayed6) the coffee shop7) seating on another airline8) 1120Exercise 4Directions: Watch the video a third time. This time you are required to repeat a few important lines. What you have said will be recorded so that you can compare yourpronunciation and intonation with the speakers’. Try to imitate their pronunciationand intonation.Exercise 5Directions: Now you know people will get extremely impatient when they are not told what is going on. Please describe one of YOUR own experiences when you were kept waitingfor unknown reasons. Your description will be recorded so that your teacher will beable to know your performance. If you want to improve your work, try again beforeyou submit your recording.Part Two Listening, Understanding and SpeakingListening ITapescriptA potato farmer was sent to prison just at the time when he should have been digging the ground for planting the new crop of potatoes. He knew that his wife would not be strong enough to do the digging by herself, but that she could manage to do the planting; and he also knew that he did not have any friends or neighbors who would be willing to do the digging for him. So he wrote a letter to his wife which said, “Please do not dig the potato field. I hid the money and the gun there.”Ten days later he got a letter from his wife. It said, “I think somebody is rea ding your letters before they go out of the prison. Some policemen arrived here two days ago and dug up the whole potato field. What shall I do now?”The prisoner wrote back at once, “Plant the potatoes, of course.” (155 words)Exercise 1 (Online)Directions:Listen to the story and decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write “T” for true and “F” for false in the space provided.Key to Exercise 1: 1) F 2) T 3) T 4) F 5) F 6) FExercise 2(Online)Directions:Listen to the story again and complete the following statements with the information you get from the story.Key to Exercise 2:1) prison2) do the planting 3) ten days4) the money, the gun 5) plant the potatoesExercise 3Directions: Listen to the story a third time and note down what the husband said in his first letterand the wife’s reply. Then work in groups to complete the two letters. Read them to the class.Listening IIWords Y ou Need to Know:TapescriptThe manager of a large office building received many complaints about the lift service in the building. He hired a group of engineers to study the situation. They suggested two solutions: 1. adding more lifts of the same type;2. replacing the lifts with faster ones.The manager decided that both suggestions were too expensive. So he asked a psychologist to study the problem. The psychologist noticed that many people felt angry and impatient because they thought they had to wait too long for the lift. However, the psychologist found that they had to wait only a relatively short time. It occurred to him that the reason they felt angry and impatient was that they had nothing to do while they were waiting for the lifts. He suggested a simple, inexpensive solution to the manager. This was adopted and complaints stopped immediately. The solution was to place a large mirror next to the lifts. (154 words)Exercise 1 (Online)Directions: Listen to the passage and pay attention to the reason why people have complaints.Choose the statement that correctly explains the reason. Put a tick in front of thestatement in the space provided.Key to Exercise 1: 5)Exercise 2 (Online)Directions:Listen to the passage again and fill in the table with the information you get from the recording.Key to Exercise 2:1) the lift service2) engineers3) adding more lifts4) faster ones5) too expensive6) a psychologist7) placing a large mirror8) simple, inexpensive.Exercise 3Directions: Listen to the passage a third time and then discuss in groups to find out:1) the reasons why complaints stopped immediately after the solution was adopted;2) other possible solutions to the problem.Sample:1) The reason was that people could look in the mirror. They could have something to do while waiting for the lift and, of course, many people like to look at themselves in the mirror.2) Other possible solutions:a. to set up a picture gallery near the lift and change the pictures regularly;b. to put up-to-date newspapers on the wall;c. to open a small shop nearby where people can buy snacks;d. to put a shoe polisher (擦鞋器) there；e. to put a screen on the wall on which information about the stock exchange is shown;f. to play programs (e.g. news, short funny stories) on TV screens close to the lift.Part Three More ListeningPractice One I Can Have Her Here on T uesdays and Thursdays.Words Y ou Need to Know:constant不断的at each other’s throats激烈争吵therapy 治疗, 理疗resort方法therapist 治疗专家speechless 哑口无言的disbelief不相信TapescriptAfter just a few years of marriage, filled with constant arguments, a young man and his wife decided the only way to save their marriage was to try therapy. They had been at each other’sthroats for some time and felt that this was their last resort.When they arrived at the therapist’s office, the therapist j umped right in and opened the floor for discussion. “What seems to be the problem?” Immediately, the husband held his long face down without anything to say. On the other hand, the wife began describing all the wrongs within their marriage.After 5 -- 10 -- 15 minutes of listening to the wife, the therapist went over to her, picked her up by her shoulders, kissed her for several minutes, and sat her back down. Afterwards, the wife sat there--speechless.He looked over at the husband who was staring in disbelief at what had happened. The therapist spoke to the husband, “Y our wife NEEDS that at least twice a week!”The husband scratched his head and replied, “I can have her here on Tuesdays and Thursdays.”(185 words) Exercise 1 (Online)Directions: Listen to the story and decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write “T” for true and “F” for false in the space provided.Key to Exercise 1:1) T 2) T 3) F 4) F 5) TExercise 2(Online)Directions: Listen to the story again and fill in the blanks with the information you get from the story.Key to Exercise 2:1) office 2) discussion 3) Immediately 4) long 5) describing6) wrongs 7) over 8) shoulders 9) minutes 10) satPractice Two Psychological SpaceWords Y ou Need to Know:psychological心理的preference偏爱crib婴儿床cluster群集modify 更改TapescriptNot everyone in the world requires the same amount of living space. The amount of space a person needs around him is a cultural preference, not an economic one. Knowing your own psychological space needs is important because they strongly influence your choices, including, for example, the number of bedrooms in the home. If you were brought up in a two-child family and both you and your sister or brother had your own bedrooms, then it’s very likely that you will also provide separate bedrooms for your children. In America they train people to want their own private rooms by giving them their own rooms when they are babies. This is very rare in the world. In many cultures the baby sleeps in the same bed with his parents or in a crib near their bed.The areas in the home where people meet also reveal a lot about psychological space needs. Some families cluster, and the size of their house has nothing to do with it. Others have separate little places where family members go to be alone.Although psychological space needs are not determined by economic factors, they sometimes have to be modified a little because of economic pressures. It is almost impossible, however, tocompletely change your psychological space needs. (213 words)Exercise 1 (Online)Directions: Listen to the passage and decide whether the following phrases express the main ideaof the passage. Put a tick (√) in front of such items. Key to Exercise 1: B) E)Exercise 2 (Online)Directions: Listen to the passage again and complete the following flow chart which shows thepassage structure. The arrow( ) means “influence”.Key to Exercise 2:Exercise 3 (Online)Directions: Listen to the passage a third time and decide whether the following statements aretrue (T) or false (F) according to the passage. Write “T ” for true and“F ” for false in the space provided.Key to Exercise 3: 1) T 2) F 3) F 4) T 5) TPractice Three The Power of Color Words Y ou Need to Know:organ 器官 appropriate 适当的 hormone 荷尔蒙, 激素bloodstream 血液，血流 mood 情绪 nerves 神经紧张 by contrast 对比之下 atmosphere 气氛 focused 集中注意力的 enhance 增进 reflective 反射的 violet 紫色 stimulate 激励 enliven 使有生气 intuitiveness 本能TapescriptWouldn ’t it be great if changing your mood was as easy as changing your clothes? Well,according to psychologists, it is--when you use the power of color.Here’s how it works: When you see a color, your brain sends a chemical message to an organ of your body, which pours the appropriate hormone into the bloodstream. So for instance, if you wear red, a color the brain finds exciting, it sends a signal which puts you in the mood for love.Blue has a calming effect on the nerves. Wear blue if you want to keep yourself cool during a busy day with the children. By contrast, orange creates a joyful atmosphere and focused activity. Also, yellow is a cheerful color reminding us of summer days, and it aids in decision-making. White, however, enhances brain power and a reflective mood. V iolet is also a color which stimulates the mind toward creative thought. As well, it increases intuitiveness. Green is a relaxed color of springtime buds on trees, like springtime it also enlivens tired muscles. (203 words)Exercise 1 (Online)Directions:Listen to the passage and fill in each blank with the information you get from the passage.Key to Exercise 1:The colors you wear can make a big difference in the way you feel. When you see a color, your brain sends a chemical message,releasing the proper hormone into the bloodstream. A case in point is red , which the brain finds exciting . It sends a signal which will create a mood for love.Exercise 2 (Online)Directions:Listen to the passage again and fill in the table with the information you get from the passage.Practice Four Sensitive EarsWords Y ou Need to Know:cast石膏lawnmower 割草机unhandicapped 无残疾的subject 接受实验者volunteer 志愿者；自愿去做annoy恼怒irritate使烦躁TapescriptTwo recent studies by psychologists suggest that noise can influence how nice we are to others. They experimented by giving people a chance to help someone in trouble. A person would see a man carrying two boxes filled with books. As the person came closer, the book carrier dropped several books. The other researcher observed whether the passer-by offered to help.When the noise level was normal, 20 percent of the passers-by helped. When the experimenter wore a cast on his arm, 80 percent offered help.But when a very noisy lawnmower was nearby, 10% of the passers-by helped the unhandicapped man, and 15 percent helped the man with a cast.It seemed that people were less helpful when it was noisy because they wanted to escape the noise. So the researchers set up a similar experiment in a situation where the subjects couldn’t leave.A student volunteer waited in a room before being called for the experiment he expected. The experimenter waited in the same room, holding some books. He dropped the books. The noise level in the room varied from normal to loud; 75% of the 52 students helped pick up the books under normal conditions, but only half that many volunteered when the room was noisy. Perhaps because of the distracting noise, the students didn’t notice and respond quickly to the book-dropping. Or perhaps the book-dropping further annoyed students already irritated by the noise, making them less likely to help out. (244 words)Exercise 1 (Online)Directions: Listen to the passage and the questions that follow and answer them briefly by filling in the blanks.Questions for Exercise 11. What does the research suggest?2. How many experiments did the researchers perform?3. What did the researchers carry in both experiments?4. What kind of people took part in the experiments?5. How many experimenters did the subjects see in each experiment?Key to Exercise 1:1. Noise, how, nice2. Two3. Books4. Passers-by, student volunteers5. OneExercise 2 (Online)Directions: Listen to the passage again and fill in the table with the information you get from the passage.Part Four Testing Y ourselfSection IPsycho-geometricsTapescriptThree students, Janice, Sue, and Kelly, are looking at magazines in the library and commenting on some articles they see.Janice:I think I’ve seen everything now!Sue: What do you mean?Janice: Have you ever heard of psycho-geometrics?Sue: No.Janice:I hadn’t either. It’s a new way of identifying personalities.Kelly: How?Janice:Y ou think of the four basic shapes—square,triangle, circle and rectangle and decide which shape you like best.Sue: I like triangles. They make me think of the ancient Egyptian pyramids. What does that say about me?Janice: The triangle stands for ambition and high achievement.Sue: I like that. What else?Janice: Y ou like to achieve. Once you decide what you want, nothing stops you. Also you like to give big parties for friends and love being in the center of the crowd.Sue: That fits me.Kelly:What about me? I like circles. That’s why I wear my blouse with the dots in it so often. Janice: The circle is a symbol of un ity. Getting along with others is most important to you. Y ou’re friendly, caring and a good listener. No wonder you’re so popular!Kelly:That’s nice to know. What about you?Janice: I like squares. This is supposed to mean that I like things to be planned and structured.Also that finishing things is important to me.Kelly: What else?Janice: It says that I prefer being with just a few friends rather than with a big group. That’s really true.Sue: Do you believe all of this?Janice:I don’t know but it’s f un to think about. (246 words)Directions: Listen to the dialogue twice and fill in the blanks with appropriate words according to the story.Key:It is fun to know that four basic shapes can be used to identify personalities. Those who like triangles are ambitious and like to have high achievement. These people like giving big parties for friends and love being in the center of the crowd. People who love circles and squares are different. Circle is a symbol of unity. Those circle lovers think getting along with others is most important, so they are friendly, caring and good listeners. People who like squares like everything to be planned and structured. Besides, they would rather being with a few friends than with a big group.Section IITV ShowTapescriptBob had finally made it to the last round of the $64,000 Question. The night before the big question, he told the host that he desired a question on American History The big night had arrived. Bob made his way on stage in front of the studio and TV audience. He had become the talk of the week. He was the best guest this show had ever seen. The host stepped up to the mike. “Bob, you have chosen American History as your final question. You know that if you correctly answer this question, you will walk away $64,000 dollars richer. Are you ready?”Bob nodded with confidence. The audience went nuts. He hadn’t missed a question all week."Bob, your question on American History is a two-part question. As you know, you may answer either part first. As a rule, the second half of the question is always easier. Which part would you like to answer at first?"Bob was now becoming very nervous. He couldn't believe it, but he was drawing a blank. American History was his easiest subject, but he played it safe. “I'll try the easier part first.”The host nodded approvingly. “Here we go, Bob. I will ask you the second half first, then the first half.”The audience silenced with great anticipation.“Bob, here is your question: And in what year did it happen?”(230 words)Part ADirections: Listen to the story and answer the questions by filling in the blanks.Key to Part A:1. American history2. $64,0003. the best guest, missed a question4. second5. easier, play it safePart BDirections: Listen to the story again and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Write “T” for true and “F” for false in the space provided.Key to Part B: 1) F 2) T 3) F 4) T 5) FSection IIIFighting StressTapescriptJoan, Kristen and Shelly are discussing their evening plans while having lunch.Joan:I’m so stressed out! I just can’t get that new computer program written. I wonder if I’ll ever finish it. I’m supposed to have dinner with my best friend from college tonight but think I should call her and say I can’t.Kristen: No, Joan, don’t call her. Have dinner with her and have a good time.Shelly:I agree with Kristen. Have dinner and talk about what fun you two had in college.Tomorrow you’ll feel less stressed.Joan: How do you know, Shelly?Shelly: I recently read an article in the magazine PSYCHOLOGY TODAY. It said social support, especially with old and good friends, can help you keep down your stress level. It can actually slow your heart rate and reduce your blood pressure.Kristen: I read that too. It also said that making time for close relationships is vital to helping you have good health. Some research suggests that people who are socially connected get a better night’s rest too.Joan:Ok, I’ll go. I really wanted to, but, well, you know---- By the way, Kristen, your job is stressful too. What are you doing tonight?Kristen:I’ve joined a book discussion group. We’re meeting tonight. I always enjoy the discussion and social interaction, so I go home afterwards feeling relaxed.Shelly:I’m going to call my sister. We don’t live close to each other so we phone when we can and laugh a lot. I always feel great afterwards.Joan:Sounds like we’ll all be “distressing” tonight. I’m glad we talked.(256 words)Part ADirections:Listen to the dialogue and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Write “T” for true and “F” for false in the space provided.Key to Part A: 1) T 2) T 3) F 4) F 5) FPart BDirections:Listen to the dialogue again and fill in the blanks with the information you get from the dialogue.Key to Part B:According to Psychology Today, social support, especially with old and good friends, can help one keep down his stress level, slow his heart rate, and reduce his blood pressure. If people want to have good health, they’d better make time for close relationships.。
大学英语视听说 Unit4 PPT
大学英语视听说 4
Unit 1 Our Earth Unit 2 Technology Today Unit 3 Newspapers and the News Unit 4 The World of Work Unit 5 Big Business Unit 6 Wealth Unit 7 Social Issues Unit 8 Honestly Speaking
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新视野第二册视听说听力原文及答案Unit4
Unit4II. Listening Skills1-i 2-a 3-f 4-b 5-c 6-d 7-h 8-g 9-eIII. Listening InTask 1: The Influence of AdvertisingRichard: Dad, I need a pair of new shoes for an important basketball game. My old ones look kind of funny.Father: Funny! We just bought those last spring. There’s a lot of life left in them.Richard: But look at this ad with Y ao Ming. He says these shoes give him extra spring. Father: Y ao Ming is so tall that he doesn’t need extra spring. Anyway, he makes money than I do. And they probably give him millions of dollars to wear those shoes.Richard: But if you bought me the shoes, I’d wear them for nothing. And I’d have that extra spring.Father: Do you think Y ao Ming reached the top just because of the shoes he wears? Or was it something else?Richard: Y ou mean like hard work, dedication, that sort of thing?Father: Exactly. Just focus on your studies and forget the shoes.1. shoes2. look kind of funny3. there is still a lot of life left4. ad5. give him extra spring6.as much money7. need extra spring8. millions of dollars9.wearing the shoes 10. wear 11. for nothing 12. reach the top13. because of 14. something lese 15. hard work and dedication16. focus/concentrate on his studies 17. forgetTask 2: I’ll get a camera.One day just before closing time, John rushed into a TV store to buy a color TV set with the money he had saved for three months. The friendly shop assistant was waiting for the day’s last and 100th customer to reach his sales target for his bonus, so he warmly greeted John and showed him the various models on display. He asked John to see how sharp and colorful the imagine on the screen was. At that moment, a new commercial came onto the screen, introducing a popular brand of camera as well as some beautiful pictures it had taken. The camera and pictures attracted John. He suddenly changed his mind and told the shop assistant: “Thank you for the TV commercial. Now I have to hurry to the camera store to get that camera.”1.T2.F3.F4.T5.FTask 3: Don’t even think about it!“Don’t even think about it!”is a phrase commonly used in the United States when a person emphatically denies or refuse something.In 1995, Shaquille O’ Neal, a popular basketball player, made a Pepsi commercial in which this phrase was used. The commercial begins with Shaq playing basketball, and a little kid is watching him. Then the boy cries out the name of this basketball star. Shaq turns to see the kid with a Pepsin his hand. He walks over to the boy and says, “Hey, can I have it?” He bends over, supposing that his admirer will give him the Pepsi. But then the kid says, “Don’t even think about it!”This commercial was rather popular, and it had been shown on TV for about three years. The commercial seems to have a more dramatic effect than that produced by the Coca-Cola company in the 1970s. In the Coke ad a young boy meets football star “Mean” Joe Green as he is leaving the field a game. The boy gives his hero a bottle of Coke, and in exchange for the drink, the football player throws to the boy, who excitedly catches the souvenir.The phrase “Don’t even think about it!”is used on many other occasions. Visitors to New Y ork City are often amused to see a road sign with these words: “Don’t even think about parking here.”This road sign means that people are strictly prohibited from parking there.1. A2.D3.B4.C5.CIV. Speaking OutModel 1 Who pays?Laura: Hey!Bob: Hey! Look, this is a cool TV commercial. “Things go better with Coke!”Laura: I think the Pepsi commercial is just as attractive: “The choice of a new generation!”Bob: Y eah, but the competitors are just canceling out each other’s efforts.Laura: That’s quite true. They both spend piles of money to increase their market shares, but neither gains.Bob: I’m afraid the extra costs of advertising will be passed on to the consumers.Laura: I hear that the advertising produces a good image of a product, and that leads to consumer brand loyalty.Bob: What do you mean by consumer brand loyalty?Laura: It means consumers are loyal to a certain product and keep buying it. Also, they’re willing to pay more.Bob: It seems contradictory. In other words, more sales mean lower production costs, but more advertising means higher costs to the consumer.In the end the winner is of course the company.Laura: That’s true!Now Your TurnA: Look, “Make yourself heard!” The Ericsson’s TV commercial is so cool.B: I think the Nokia’s commercial is just as fascinating: “Connecting People.”A: I’m afraid consumers will have to pay for the advertising.B: I hear that the advertisements create as a favorable on\mage of a product, and that leads to consumer brand loyalty.A: Could you explain “consumer brand loyalty”?B: I mean consumers identify with the product and keep buying it. Sometimes they’re even willing to pay more.A: It is contradictory that increases sales lead to a lower production cost per unit, but more advertising results in greater costs for consumers. The winner is always the company.B: I agree.Model 2 Beware of ads!Peter: Mind if I switch channels? Those TV commercials are killing me.Jane: How can you say that? Watch: “Take Toshiba, take the world.” Fantastic! There’s a product you can depend on. A powerful product.Peter: If I were you, I wouldn’t trust those commercials.Jane: Now, look at this McDonald’s commercials! Aren’t those little kids cute? Oh, and there’s such a warm family feeling.Peter: Just how an advertising agency wants you to see McDonald’s. you’re the target audience.When they make TV commercials, they use scientific methods to learn what you’ll like and buy.Jane: Are you telling me those darling little children biting into Big Macs are part of a scientific project to get me into McDonald’s?Peter: Advertises don’t bother with facts more. Instead they want the end-user—that’s you—to fall in love with their product.Jane: I see. So what you’re saying is, “Watch out, or commercials will take over your life.”Now Your TurnA: Shall we switch to another channel? I don’t like those TV commercials.B: Why do you think so? Look: Just do it! What a powerful product.A: I doubt it.B: Now, look at this L’Oreal commercial. The model’s skin is so smooth.A: This is what they want you to believe: use the product and you will get the same skin.B: Y ou mean they are lying about the product? I don’t really think so.A: Advertisers now appeal to emotions, not reason. They want you to like their product.B: Well, I don’t really agree with you, but we can switch to another channel.Model 3 Are the free magazines free?Peter: Jane, what’s that magazine you’re reading?Jane: It’s one of those free magazine you can pick up around town. It’s got some pretty interesting articles in it.Peter: Wake up, Jane! It’s not free at all. Look at it: It’s all advertising.Jane: Maybe so, but if the advertising pays for the magazine, then I don’t have to.Peter: Sure you do. The cost of the ads is built into the products.Jane: Still, I think advertising serves a useful purpose. It tells me about new products.Peter: A lot of companies spend more money on advertising than on making quality products. Jane: But some commercials are really fascinating. Besides, you have the freedom to choose not to look at the ads.Peter: Well, it’s time to cook dinner.Now Your TurnA: What’s that brochure you’re reading?B: It’s a giveaway brochure you can easily find here and there. It’s got some pretty interesting things in it.A: Do you really think so? It’s not really free. Look at all the ads in it.B: Could be, but I don’t have to pay for it.A: Y ou bet you do. The cost6oof the ads is included in the products.B: Still, I think advertising tells me about new products. It helps me in choosing what to buy.A: This is just what the advertisers want you to do.B: But some commercials are really fascinating. Besides, you’re didn’t have to believe all the ads. A: Well, let’s go swimming.V. Let’s TalkA Job Ad for a Friendly EmployeeA firm advertising for a “friendly”employee has been asked to change its wording because it discriminates against unfriendly people.Travelco, a travel agency, put in a request for a “Friendly employee” to provide food for its staff. But the Job Center in Bristol told managing director Harry Smith that he would have to remove the word “friendly” before the advertisement could be accepted.Mr. Smith said he could not believe the decision and thought it was “ridiculous.” He said: “We were told we could not use that particular word because it was discriminatory against people who looked unfriendly. We thought it was ridiculous. It’s only too natural for us to specify what kind of people we want.” He added, “The people at the center have since said they thought they had been a little over the top.”The center had made it a rule that certain words were nor allowed in ads and the words “motivated” and “enthusiastic” had been banned in the past.An official of the center said: “We do have guidelines of not using personality characteristics in advertisements to ensure that there is no discrimination in the process.”She added: “We should leave the dispute to the local judges. They’ll make the final decision. It’sVI. Furthering Listening and SpeakingTask 1: Banning Cigarette AdsNancy: Hey, Robert, what do you think about cigarette ads?Robert: They’re disgusting. Many countries have banned tobacco ads completely.Nancy: I heard in the States advertises are not allowed to show young people smoking cigarettes, neither are ads targeted at youth allowed.Robert: But advertises keep finding ways around the law. Some years ago one cigarette ad showed a deer smoking, but it was dressed in a university sweater. Obviously the ad is trying to attract young people.Nancy: In order to increase sales, they have to make smoking appealing to young people. Make them think it’s cool.Robert: Right. Cigarette manufacturers need to keep bringing in new customers. The old ones are dying of lung cancer.Nancy: Good point. Our Student Union should do some publicity against smoking in campus. Robert: I couldn’t agree more.1.They have banned tobacco/cigarette ads completely.2.Advertisers are not allowed to show young people smoking cigarettes.3.They keep finding ways around the law.4.They must keep bringing in new customers, as the old ones are dying of lung cancer.5.IT should do some publicity against smoking on campus.Task 2: A Radio CommercialAre you looking for appliances or furniture to give new life to your home?Look no further! Here at Frontier Furniture, we have everything you need to give your home a new look and feel. Stereos, video machines, refrigerators, dining tables, washers and dryers. Y ou name it; we have it! Low on cash? We have an easy rent-to-own plan that will put you on your favorite sofa tonight. Big color TVs cost only two hundred and twenty-five dollars; digital pianos staring at three ninety-nine ($399); king size beds from two hundred and fifty dollars. Free delivery on all major appliances.So come on down to Frontier Furniture. Located downtown two blocks east of city hall, across from Union Square. We’re open daily from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM. So, come on in, and let us make your dream home a reality.1.F2.F3.T4.F5.TTask 3: An Introduction to AdvertisingAdvertising has become increasingly specialized in modern times. In today’s business world, supply usually outnumbers demand. There is great competition among different manufacturers of the same kind of product to attract customers to their product. They always have to remind the consumer of the name and the qualities of their product. They do this by advertising. The manufacturers advertise in the newspapers and on posters. They sometimes pay for songs about their product in commercial radio programs. They employ attractive salesgirls to distribute samples. They organizes competitions, with prizes for the winners. They often advertise on the screens of local cinemas. Most important of all, in countries that have television, they have advertisements put into programs that will accept them. Manufacturers often spend large sums of money on advertisements. Sometimes they even spend more on ads than on the products themselves. We usually think so because of the advertisements that say so. Some people never pause to ask themselves if the advertisements are telling the truth.1.A2.C3.B4.D5.DSpeakingInfluence of a High-Profile StarJill: Hey, isn’t that the same jacket the soccer star Roberto wears in that magazine ad? Robert: The very same one indeed. Even the same color.Jill: But his would have bigger pockets to hold all the money the company pays him to wear it. Robert: Y ou’re just jealous. Wait a sec. I’m going to try it on. It seems to fit me pretty well.Jill: Y ou make me sick. Y ou fall for every ad you see.Robert: Not at all. I want to buy it just because I like it.Jill: Sure you do. It and Roberto.。
英语视听说教程4部分答案
Inside viewP4 6、(1)not always very easy(2)How did he end up(3)the least experienced person(4)He’s good at his job(5)confident and very competent(6)I get on with him quite well Listenging inP8 1、ccbadP9 4、daacdUnit 2Inside viewP16 5、(1)He was n’t being at all fair(2)gets on my nerves(3)keep his problems away from(4)He was born(5)set most of his stories(6)take place(7)Cheer up(8)I’ll get over itListenging inP20 1、baacdP21 5、cdacaUnit 3Inside viewP28 5、(1)talking about fashion(2)made up your mind(3)what’s your taken on(4)As far as I’m concerned(5)The way I see it(6)come and pick up on(7)if you ask me(8)it’s getting lateListenging inP32 1、dacdaP34 7、bbdbaInside viewP40 6、(1)what does;have to do with(2)So we’re not actually(3)Basically(4)you come in here on the left(5)moving through to this room(6)What about this room on the left(7)this room here below contains Listenging inP44 1、aacabP46 6、dacabUnit 5Inside viewP52 5、(1)It’s not fair(2)I may be wrong(3)About 60 percent of(4)are in a slight majority(5)Mind you(6)I give up(7)I bet youListenging inP56 1、daaacP57 4、babdaUnit 6Inside viewP64 6、(1)It’s just round the corner(2)it’s fairly cheap(3)it’s fashionable now(4)it’s always been an advantage(5)Can you tell me something(6)to be paid on topListenging inP68 1、dabadP70 7、dddaaInside viewP76 7、(1)It’s hard to say(2)it depends(3)But on the other hand(4)You know(5)Take Shakespeare,for example(6)Such as(7)we use today(8)a very kind person(9) Shakespeare in the Rain Listenging inP80 1、daabbP81 4、abdbaUnit 8Inside viewP88 5、(1)I’ve had so much fun(2)What a wonderful view(3)you’ve had a good time here(4)stay in touch(5)You’ve been(6)I learned a bit at uni(7)in the futureListenging inP92 1、bdcbaP93 4、bbdac。
高级视听说Unit-2-Chapter-4-newPPT课件
to equip with software
monthly charge
in turn
hierarchy
to break down
route
destination
to imagine
postal agent
(因特网服务供应商，通常为大 型企业和基于Internet 的商业 )，
the computer's memory/icon Internet/network
information super highway satellites/cable/protocol
the world wide web or Email/internet café
Internet Explorer
domain name/E-commerce zip/unzip/download
Email (or e-mail)
information superhighway
file/folders/search engine
Information Age
operating system
Digital/optical fiber
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写作练习与评估
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提供与主题相关的写作素材和题目，让学生进行有针对性的 练习。
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对学生的作业进行及时批改和反馈，指出优点和不足。
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根据学生表现给予相应的评分和建议，帮助学生进一步提高 写作水平。
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视听说综合应用
视听说材料选择与处理
选择与主题相关的视听说材料，如电影、纪录片、新闻报道等，确保内容真实、生动，能够引起学生 的兴趣。
教学目标与要求
知识目标
掌握与科技相关的基本词汇和表达方 式，了解科技发展的历史和现状。
能力目标
能够听懂、说出与科技相关的简单对 话和短文，能够就科技对社会生活的
影响进行简单的讨论和交流。
情感目标
培养学生对科技发展的兴趣和好奇心 ，鼓励学生积极思考和探索科技对社
会生活的影响。
课程安排与时间
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阅读理解能力提升
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选择适当难度的阅读材料
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处理生词和难句
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解释，帮助学生理解文章意思。
概括文章大意
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在阅读完成后，要求学生概括文章大意，以检验学生是否理解
最新最U全nit大4(学完视整听版说) 教案
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• 课程介绍与教学目标 • 听力技能训练 • 口语表达能力培养 • 阅读理解能力提升 • 写作技能培养 • 视听说综合应用
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本单元主题及背景
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探讨现代科技对社会生活的影响
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大学英语视听说4答案
Unit 1 enjoy your feelings!IIC BD A Dl Listening InTask 1 what a clumsy man!Keys: A C D C BTask 2 causes of depressionKeys: (1)families (2)chemicals (3)information (4)certain (5)self-esteen (6)thinkingpatterns (7)mood (8)divorce (9)physical abuse (10)financial difficulties (11)stress(12)anxietyTask 3 happiness indexKeys: B D A A Cl Let ’s TalkKeys: (1) shy (2) crying (3)scared (4) came down (5) fun (6) nice (7) two step (8) argue(9) touch (10) bad time (11) speak (12) comfortable (13) brother (14) adults (15) children(16) secondary (17) growing (18) learnl Further Listening and SpeakingTask 1: Big John is coming!(S1) owner(S2) running(S3) drop(S4) run(S5) local(S6) yelling,(S7) lives! ”(S8) As he ’s picking himself up, he sees a large man, almost seven feet tall .(S9) The bartender nervously hands the big man a beer, hands shaking.(S10) “I got to get out of town! Don ’t you hear Big John is coming? ”Task 2 Reason and emotionKey : A B C C DTask 3 Every cloud has a silver liningKey : T F F T Fl Viewing and speakingKey ：(1) seven (2) 150 (3) favorite (4) bridge (5) 111 (6) fast (7) simple (8) trusted (9) stupid (10) did (11) No way (12) ultimate (13) limits (14) skywards (15)&60 (16)cheapUnit 2If d a e h i b c jII BACDBIII1.CAADB2.Correct answerthe enddiscountsT-shirtsbig-name brandsInterchangeable piecesblack trousersseveral timessimpleststylish and fashionable3.ABACDV let ’s talkTask 1wealthyclothing stylesfigureslimmerconstructionlightlargerformalbrightly coloredthe rich and the poorone classoccasionsPoorer peopleFurther listening > Task 1CAABATask 2BABABTask 34.She chose two colors, then built her wardrobe around them.5.She has a pair of black dress slacks, with black shoes to match. If she wears thatwith her turquoise silk blouse and a matching necklace and earrings, she will look dressed up.6.If she wears a T-shirt with the black dress slacks, she is more casual.7.If she brings a pashmina, or another dress scarf, she can dress up the T-shirt intocasual chic.8.Her suitcase will be nearly empty, with lots of room for shopping.Viewing and speaking > Task 1(1) combining clothing with newtechnology(2) brand-new style(3) new industrial design solutions(4) electronics and fashion(5) into your collar(6) went into partnership with(7) bring them together(8) the modern-day worker(9) 600 pounds(10) to what we might expectUnit 3Basic listening DACBCListening inTask 1 BCADCTask 2 BBABATask 3Correct answerdroughttsunamiundersearesult indry spellfloodwater suppliesfamineagricultureheavy rainfall meltingswellman-made damsLet ’s talkTask 1Correct answer eruptedburyingfewoverseasrescueinjured damaged islanderssevenbiggestclose aftershockstrap20 million pounds diseaseFurther listening > Task 1 BADAC9. Since the company was composed entirely of men over 65, there was doubt that they would be of any assistance.But the farmer called the company anyway because the fire proved to be more than the small town fire department could handle, and there was no other help available.10. The truck drove straight toward the fire and, instead of stopping in front of the fire, drove right into the middle of the flames.11. After an hour of intense fighting, they had extinguished the fire.12. After an hour of intense fighting, they had extinguished the fire.13. The captain said, "The first thing we're going to do is to get the brakes fixed on that stupid fire truck." That suggests that they drove right into the middle of the flames because of useless brakes rather than bravery.Task 3 ABCDCViewing and speaking >Task 1rescuedworst floodingsurprisefloodedmy son'screwsbursthitsavehigh tidefurniturenormalcomputer systemdrugsIII 3A natural disaster is the consequence of a hazardous event, occurring when human activities are affected by adverse natural phenomena such as flood, drought, hailstorm, heat wave, forest fire, hurricane, typhoon, tornado, tsunami, landslide and mudslide, or volcanic eruption. The scale of the resulting deaths or property damage depends on the human ability to resist the disasters.Sometimes two seemingly different disasters may be related to each other. For example, an undersea earthquake may result in a tsunami. While there is a long dry spell in one area, there may be a great flood in another.A drought is a long-lasting weather pattern consisting of dry conditions with very little or no precipitation. During this period, food and water supplies can run low, and other conditions, such as famine, can occur. Droughts can last for several years and are particularly damaging in areas in which the residents depend on agriculture for survival.A flood follows too much rain or water in a location, and could be the result of many different conditions. Floods can be caused by heavy rainfall from a storm, including thunderstorms, rapid melting of large amounts of snow, or rivers which swell from too much precipitation upstream, causing widespread damage to areas downstream. Another possible cause of floods is the bursting of man-made dams.Unit 3 V 1Disaster has struck inHaiti. An earthquake of huge proportions erupted in theCaribbeanisland —one of the poorest communities in the West. Buildings, which were badly built, tumbled, burying thousands of people in their own homes.Haitiis a poor country with few emergency services to help. The islanders had to use their bare hands to search for their families. They waited for teams from overseas countries likeBritainand theUnited Statesto bring equipment and manpower to help rescue any survivors they could find.It's feared that more than 100,000 people have died. One school friend lies injured on the pavement. Another voices her sorrow. The historic cathedral was badly damaged; and atthe presidential palace, the roof collapsed.The islanders here know about earthquakes.Haitilies in an area where there are frequent tremors and also tropical storms. But last week's earthquake registered seven on theRichter scale —almost as high as the scale can go. It was the biggest for 200 years. It happened eight kilometers beneath the Earth's crust —that's quite close to the surface, so the tremors were really strong.There were also lots of aftershocks —tremors that happen after the main earthquake. Those aftershocks can also cause damage as buildings collapse further and trap people who might have survived the first disaster.The British government has promised 20 million pounds of aid to helpHaiti, and manypeople have also made donations.Now the concern is to prevent disease hitting areas without clean water or enough medical help.Unit 3 VI 214.Since the company was composed entirely of men over 65, there was doubt that theywould be of any assistance. But the farmer called the company anyway because the fireproved to be more than the small town fire department could handle, and there was noother help available.15. The truck drove straight toward the fire and, instead of stopping in front of the fire, drove right into the middle of the flames.16. After an hour of intense fighting, they had extinguished the fire.17. He presented the volunteer fire company with a check for $10,000.18. The captain said, "The first thing we're going to do is to get the brakes fixed on thatstupid fire truck." That suggests that they drove right into the middle of the flames becauseof useless brakes rather than bravery.Unit 3 viewing and speaking 1Voice-over: Trapped indoors by raging floodwaters for more than 24 hours, a 91-year-old woman is rescued by firemen and carried to safety. It's the worst flooding in Coggeshall and the surrounding villages inEssexin more than 50 years, and it's taken residents here by surprise.Elderly woman: I came from home, because my place was flooded with burst pipes, so I came down to my son's to be safe and got this. So, I just wonder what I've done wrong to get all this!Voice-over: Emergency crews have been evacuating people like this woman and her baby since the banks of the River Blackwater burst this weekend. Parts of easternEnglandwerehit yesterday after a month's worth of rain fell here in a day. People told me there was no time to save their belongings.Woman: By the time the high tide had come up at quarter to four in the morning, the water was up to the piano keys. It'd come right up here, and I mean you can just see on the, on the, on the furniture where the water had come up to.Voice-over: There was flooding in Cambridgeshire too. Staff were mopping up water at this doctor's surgery in Borne, trying to get the facilities back to normal.Doctor: It's wrecked all the computer system. It's managed unfortunately to get to a fewof the old notes. It's also affected all our drugs that are here, including the flu jabs we were hoping to run our flu jabs sessions.Voice-over: A few roads inEssexin Cambridgeshire remain virtually impassable, but water levels are dropping. The question for residents here now is what will happen if they geteven more heavy rain in the next few days.Unit 4Lead inc d a e h f i g bBasic listeningCBABDListening inTask l CBDAATask 2Relationshipsmarketing managerin conflict withexpensesended in vaintraining administrator visitedestablish closer relationships long-termpicked upTask 3 CDDCALet's talkTask 116featuresbriefeightpaperguidelinesinterviewstreatmentcome backmeetguidancescaryFurther listening >Task 1 DBCACTask 2 BABABTask 319. They gathered for lunch to welcome the new Chief Executive Officer, Carl Martin, and say goodbye to the departing CEO, Dick Jackson.20. The departing CEO left three numbered envelopes for the new CEO.21. The message read, "Blame your predecessor." So, the new CEO held a press conference and tactfully laid the blame at the feet of the previous CEO.22. The message read, "Reorganize." The new CEO did it, and the company quickly rebounded.23. The message said, "Prepare three envelopes." It implied that it was time for Carl to leave and give three similar envelopes to the next CEO.Viewing and speakingTask 1earninglive onfrustratingheadchasingeditorlaunchingbasisprivilegedIII 2Lillian: Mr. Baxter, you have worked in the company for five years, and now you manage everything here smoothly, like a clock. Could you tell us the secrets of your successful career?Baxter: Just as the golden rule of real estate is "location, location, location", the golden rule of work is "relationships, relationships, relationships". Unfortunately, many workers focus so hard on the job at hand that they never develop useful relationships with people in other parts of their organization. Worse, when they do interact with colleagues in other departments, they may not treat them with respect.Lillian: Could you give me more details?Baxter: Let's take Wendy as an example. She switched jobs several months ago in the company. In her first position, as a marketing manager, she frequently found herself in conflict with the financial department over her staff's expenses. Her argument for more funds usually ended in vain. Then in her new job as training administrator, she wanted to launch an on-the-job training project. She needed the financial department to support her request for a budget. How did she convince them this time? Although the financial department's offices were located in another city, Wendy decided to visited them in their offices and try to establish closer relationships. She believed she must first of all understand their mission and their own training needs. Then she found an ally in the company's chief financial officer, who saw how her group could help develop his staff. Thus the two forgeda long-term alliance, which led to a training program so successful that it has since been picked up by the company's offices inGermanyandJapan. Winning allies throughout your organization has an additional benefit. These days, it's far too risky to expect your work to speak for itself. Having allies who speak well of you increases your reputation with the top management.Unit 4 let ’s tallk 1Ayesha: In the newsroom you have about 16 reporters. The news reporters sit in onepart of the room, and you have features on the other side of the room. I'm just going to seeKev, he's my news editor and he's gonna do a brief, basically brief me on a story that'shappening later on. When I walk into my newsroom I don't know what to expect. You startat eight but you don't know how long that's gonna go on for. Hello.Kevin: Hi Ayesha. So we're really looking for a featurey sort of piece for tomorrow's paper.Ayesha: FrenchayHospital, which is one of our hospitals inBristol. They're celebrating their10 years of this head injury unit, and we've been invited up. We're gonna obviously coverand take pictures, and I'm gonna get to speak to people. So he was really giving meguidelines.Kevin: You know when you're doing your interviews, speak to people in some detail about,you know, how they were injured in the first place, but then the treatment they've gonethrough. OK?Ayesha: Yeah. Excellent! Thank you!Well, I've just started writing up for my next, and just basically from the day. I've got to getsomething through, I think, by about four. Sometimes I come back and I've got so muchgoing on in my hands. So I'm just trying to, sort of, just work it through. Deadlines are verystressful. But you have to meet them because it's important; it's part of what newspaperjournalism is all about. You get used to it by getting the guidance, managing your time, butit's still scary. OK. It's all done. OK. This is theBristolfinal. If I have a look at page 14, therewe are, and that's my story. Exciting!Unit 4 VI 324.They gathered for lunch to welcome the new Chief Executive Officer , Carl Martin,and say goodbye to the departing CEO, Dick Jackson.25.The departing CEO left three numbered envelopes for the new CEO.26.The message read, "Blame your predecessor ." So, the new CEO held a pressconference and tactfully laid the blame at the feet of the previous CEO.27.The message read, "Reorganize." The new CEO did it, and the company quicklyrebounded.28.The message said, "Prepare three envelopes." It implied that it was time for Carl toleave and give three similar envelopes to the next CEO.。
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Which brings us to that other savant we mentioned: Daniel Tammet. He is an Englishman, who is a 27-year-old math and memory wizard.
"I was born November 8th, 1931," Safer remarks.
Tammet says he was able to recite, in a proper order, 22,514 numbers. It took him over five hours and he did it without a single mistake.
Scientists say a memory feat like this is truly extraordinary. Dr. V.S. Ramachandran and his team at the California Center for Brain Study tested Daniel extensively after his Pi achievement.
Daniel studied the sequence - a thousand numbers to a page.
"And I would sit and I would gorge on them. And I would just absorb hundreds and hundreds at a time," he tells Safer.
What did he make of him?
"I was surprised at how articulate and intelligent he was, and was able to interact socially and introspect on his own-abilities," says Dr. Ramachandran.
Asked if he knew how he does it, Finn told Safer, "I don't know, but it's just that, that's fantastic I can do that."
If this all seems familiar, there?s a reason: five years after the 60 Minutes broadcast, Dustin Hoffman immortalized savants like George in the movie "Rain Man."
"Even how you and I do 17 minus nine is a big mystery. You know, how are these little wisps of jelly in your brain doing that computation? We don't know that," Dr. Ramachandran explains.
And while that introspection is extremely rare among savants, Daniel?s ability to describe how his mind works could be invaluable to scientists studying the brain, our least understood organ.
It may seem to defy logic, but Ramachandran believes that a savant?s genius could actually result from brain injury. "One possibility is that many other parts of the brain are functioning abnormally or sub-normally. And this allows the patient to allocate all his attentional resources to the one remaining part," he explains. "And there's a lot of clinical evidence for this. Some patients have a stroke and suddenly, their artistic skills imh-huh. That's a prime number. 1931. And you were born on a Sunday. And this year, your birthday will be on a Wednesday. And you'll be 75," Tammet tells Safer.
Morley Safer met another savant, Daniel Tammet, who is called "Brain Man" in Britain. But unlike most savants, he has no obvious mental disability, and most important to scientists, he can describe his own thought process. He may very well be a scientific Rosetta stone, a key to understanding the brain.
Asked to multiply 31 by 31 by 31 by 31, Tammet quickly - and accurately - responded with "923,521."
And it?s not just calculating. His gift of memory is stunning. Briefly show him a long numerical sequence and he?ll recite it right back to you. And he can do it backwards, to boot.
That theory fits well with Daniel. At the age of four, he suffered a massive epileptic seizure. He believes that seizure contributed to his condition. Numbers were no longer simply numbers and he had developed a rare crossing of the senses known as synesthesia.
That feat is just a warm-up for Daniel Tammet. He first made headlines at Oxford, when he publicly recited the endless sequence of numbers embodied by the Greek letter "Pi." Pi, the numbers we use to calculate the dimensions of a circle, are usually rounded off to 3.14. But its numbers actually go on to infinity.
It took him several weeks to prepare and then Daniel headed to Oxford, where with number crunchers checking every digit, he opened the floodgates of his extraordinary memory.
"What day of the week was August 13th, 1911?" Safer quizzed Finn.
"A Sunday," Finn replied.
"What day of the week was May 20th, 1921?" Safer asked.
"I see numbers in my head as colors and shapes and textures. So when I see a long sequence, the sequence forms landscapes in my mind," Tammet explains. "Every number up to 10,000, I can visualize in this way, has it's own color, has it's own shape, has it's own texture."
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Back in 1983, George Finn, blessed or obsessed with calendar calculation, could give you the day if you gave him the date.
For example, when Daniel says he sees Pi, he does those instant computations, he is not calculating, but says the answer simply appears to him as a landscape of colorful shapes.