新标准大学英语视听说教程听力原文Unit

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Happy First, written on the morning of August 16, 2022
Unit 7-Conversation 1
Mark: Hi
Kate: Hi; Janet Have you been waiting long
Janet: Not at all. What did you think of Hero
Kate: It was brilliant; thanks for suggesting it.
Janet: Well; it was nominated for an Oscar; you know.
Kate: That figures. It's a beautiful film.
Mark: Yes. The costumes; and scenery were amazing;
Kate: I'd love to know more about the emperor; he was cool. Who was he Janet: Qin Shi Huang — it's said he was the first emperor in the history of China — he unified China.
Ka te: Did he When
Janet: Er ... 221 BC.
Mark: As long ago as that
Waitress: Hi guys What can I get you Kate: Yes; I'll have a coke; thanks. Mark: Er ... Just a coffee.
Waitress: Sure.
Mark: Tell us more ... Janet: Um ... Well; before that; there were seven big states and they had been fighting each other for many years. Mark: Right.
Janet: It's called the Warring States Period. Anyway — Qin was king of the largest state and he defeated the six other states; one after another. It took him ten years to conquer them; each with a different strategy.
Mark: What kind of man was he
Janet: Well; he was brilliant; obviously. And also wise. He had this huge army — they were very powerful. After his army had attacked the first state; the next state surrendered without much fight. They were so terrified.
Kate: Wow
Janet: What else The army leaders were very clever; they used a river to flood a city.
Mark: That can't have been easy. Janet: Yes; anyway; after conquering the last state; Qin made himself Emperor of the whole of China.
Mark: Was he the emperor who created the Terracotta Warriors
Janet: That's right. He was so afraid
of death that he wanted them to guard
him in the afterlife.
Unit 7-Conversation 2
Becky: OK.
Kate: Thank you.
Mark: Thanks.
Kate: So go on about Emperor Qin. It's really interesting.
Janet: It is; isn't it Well; so he unified China and that was an incredible achievement. But as a result; huge numbers of soldiers were killed.
Kate: About how many
Janet: Oh; I don't know; something like 500;000 men
Kate: That is huge.
Mark: So how do the Chinese see Qin Janet: He's seen as the greatest emperor in Chinese history.
Mark: Why Because he unified China
That's a very good reason; mind you. Janet: Not only that. The thing is; as
a result of the unification; he did many amazing things. He built roads all
across China; he standardized writing ... and also the money system. Oh; and the system for measuring and weighing things as well. Mark: So he was a great leader for China.
Janet: Yes; he was; but he was also
very cruel.
Mark: Yes; but most emperors were cruel; weren't they
Kate: Well I guess that's true. You're right.
Mark: So did he have enemies
Janet:Of course;I think all great emperors have some enemies. Some people hated him so much they tried to kill him Mark: Was he the emperor who built the Great Wall of China
Janet: He built the first Great Wall. You see; tribes from the north were always trying to invade so he built a huge wall across China to stop them. Hundreds of thousands of men died
building it.
Kate: It's so sad — all those thousands of people dying.
Mark: But then ... that's war; isn't it Unit 7-Outside view
On the 25th of April each year; Australia and New Zealand celebrate Anzac Day; when they commemorate all the members of the Australian and New
Zealand Army Corps who died in action
during the First and Second World Wars; and in every armed conflict since then. We're here now at the Australian War Memorial at the start of the dawn service. They shall grow not old
As we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Lest we forget.
A verse from the poem. Ode to Remembrance by Laurence Binyon; is recited during the ceremony.
Inside the Hall of Memory is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This is the grave of a solider whose identity is not known and it represents all those soldiers who died in battle but were not identified.
Twenty-four years after the ravages of World War I; war came to the mainland of Australia where air raids killed hundreds of service personnel and civilians. In Malaya; Korea and Vietnam; we answered the call as we have in Afghanistan and Iraq. Through it all the one unshakable truth has been a steadfastness; bom of the traditions of the Australian servicemen. Today; Australia's special day; they remember
in East Timor; on Bougainville; in Afghanistan and Iraq; on the island of Crete; at Gallipoli; they along with us; remember.
Anzac Day is a public holiday in Australia. It is one of the most important national days of the year and certainly the most solemn one. Commemoration services are held in all the major cities in Australia and huge crowds attend to pay their respects to those who died. Servicemen and women from all the armed services in Australia march in procession. They fought in the Second World War and other conflicts since then that have happened around the world. The men in the trucks are all wearing decorations. They're veterans from the Second World War; and perhaps a few last survivors from the First World War. After the Parade the veterans will gather in a pub or club to talk and share memories. This veteran fought in the Second World War in Western Australia.
Interviewer And what does Anzac Day mean to you
Veteran Well; it means remembering not only those who didn't go home but the; the fact that you keep in touch with a lot of your ... friends.
Unit 7-Listening in
News report
US universities are experiencing a steady increase in the enrolment of student veterans with many troops returning home from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. More than one million student veterans are using their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to earn a university degree or certificate.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill is an education benefit programme for individuals who served on active duty after 10 September; 2001. the scholarship covers study-related expenses including tuition; fees; books and housing. Veterans can use the GI Bill at colleges; universities; trade schools and flight schools.
Student veterans returning from war are typically older than the average student. Some have difficulty adjusting to the stress and demands of university life. Some also experience frustration with other students who don’t understand their past experiences.
It is important for universities to provide veterans with the resources and support they need to succeed; and to help with the transition to university life.
1.What is the news report mainly about
2.To whom does the Post-9/11 GI Bill provide support
Passage 1
There are many war novels but the novel I'm going to talk about today is unusual because it's war seen through the eyes of a child. The "eyes" are those of JG Ballard; one of Britain's most respected novelists.
Let's begin with some information about Ballard. He was born in 1930; in Shanghai; where his father was a businessman; and he was only 11 years old when the city was occupied during World War II. Ballard and his family were placed in a prison camp and he has said that his experiences there affected him so deeply that it was 40 years
before he felt able to write about them. "Twenty years to forget and 20 years to remember."
The result of Ballard's experiences was a semi-autobiographical novel called Empire of the Sun; published in 1984. It quickly became a success and in 1987 it was made into a movie by Hollywood director; Steven Spielberg.
Let's move on to the novel itself. Empire of the Sun tells the story of how a young boy; Jim Graham; survives the Japanese occupation. Interestingly; Jim is J G Ballard's first name and his second name is Graham. Also; Jim is the same age as Ballard - 11 -when the occupation begins.
At the start of the story; Jim is living with his parents in a wealthy part of Shanghai. When the invasion begins; many of Shanghai's inhabitants flee from the city and Jim's parents do the same. But the boy becomes separated from them and finds himself all alone. He goes back to their empty home and lives alone there. Inevitably; he's found and then he's sent to a prison camp.
It's a terrible four years; but the boy somehow survives. He steals food; finds ways of getting in and out of the camp; and is befriended by some Americans and a Japanese boy.
Is there a happy ending Yes and no. Jim sees many people die; his Japanese friend is killed by the Americans. But
at the end of the war; he gets back to Shanghai and is reunited with his parents.
Jim's experiences are terrible; as a child who discovers the depths of human cruelty. But he learns also about the strength and courage that is possible; even in these circumstances.
Both the great power and the truth
of the novel come from the fact that
it's based on the author's own experiences. The general opinion of
critics is that Empire of the Sun is one of the best war novels ever written - so read it; it's worth it.
Passage 2
Host On Women's World; today; we look
at women's role in the Second World War and the important part they played in it. In the First World War; women had worked
in factories and as nurses; both at home and at the front. In the Second World War; women were even more essential to the war effort. Doris Watts was just 18 when the war began and Mavis Grey was only 20.
Host Do you remember how you felt;
Doris; the day the
war was declared
Doris Oh yes ... of course I do. I felt frightened of course;
but we had known it would happen. The first thing; more than
anything I think; that I felt was ...
was that I wanted to do
something You know; do something useful;
so I joined the
Land Girls.
Host Ah; yes; the Women's Land Army.
That was an
organization started in the First World War. Women worked in
agriculture as the men were away
fighting. Did you enjoy the experience
Doris Not really. It was very hard work; very physical. You never saw anybody except the officer coming to inspect your work. So when I heard about the WAAF I signed up.
Host That's the Women's Auxiliary Air Force. WAAF; for
short. So why the WAAF
Doris I'd always thought planes were very exciting. And
it's silly but I liked the light blue uniforms.
Host That's a good enough reason Now; Mavis; you were in the WAAF at the same time as Doris. Can you tell us more about it
Mavis Yes. Organizations like the WAAF were a way for women to join the armed forces; since they weren't allowed to fight. Instead; the army; the navy and the air force all had support services; which women could join.
Host And Doris. What kind of things did you have to do
Doris Oh; well; a lot of different things. I worked in transport and catering. We were very young but we were given a lot of responsibility.
Host And what did you do; Mavis
Mavis Various jobs but eventually I worked on a fighter station; tracking
the German bombers as they flew towards London. It was very exciting.
Host Was it ever dangerous
Doris Yes; we were always in danger of being bombed. They tell me that over
1;500 young women lost their lives. I was lucky.
Host And what about social life
Mavis We did have some wonderful parties. And of course I met my husband; Eric. He was an electrician at the station.
Host One last question; Doris. Do you think women's work in the forces changed things for women
Doris Without a doubt. Oh absolutely After the war the position of women could never be the same again - we'd contributed so much.
Host Doris and Mavis; thank you both.。