unit2 听力
新通用大学英语2unit2听力答案
新通用大学英语2unit2听力答案1、The rain is very heavy _______ we have to stay at home. [单选题] *A. butB. becauseC. so(正确答案)D. and2、59．—Can I talk to the manager?—Please wait ________ minute. [单选题] * A．anB．a(正确答案)C．theD．/3、____ father is a worker. [单选题] *A.Mike's and Mary'sB. Mike and Mary's(正确答案)C. Mike's and MaryD. Mike and Marys'4、Tony can _______ the guitar.Now he _______ the guitar. [单选题] *A. play; plays(正确答案)B. playing; playingC. plays; is playingD. play; is playing5、—______?—He can do kung fu.（）[单选题] *A. What does Eric likeB. Can Eric do kung fuC. What can Eric do(正确答案)D. Does Eric like kung fu6、—______ pencils are these?—They are Tony’s.（）[单选题] *A. WhatB. WhereC WhoD. Whose(正确答案)7、—What can I do to help at the old people’s home?—You ______ read stories to the old people. （）[单选题] *A. could(正确答案)B. mustC. shouldD. would8、Can you give her some ______ ? [单选题] *A. advice(正确答案)B. suggestionC. advicesD. suggest9、61．How is online shopping changing our way? ? ? ? ? ? life? [单选题] * A．of(正确答案)B．inC．onD．for10、Mary _____ be in Paris. I saw her just now on campus. [单选题] *A. mustn'tB. can't(正确答案)C. need notD. may not11、—Can you play tennis? —______, but I’m good at football.（）[单选题] *A. Yes, I can(正确答案)B. Yes, I doC. No, I can’tD. No, I don’t12、--_______ does Ben go to school?--By bus. [单选题] *A. How(正确答案)B. WhatC. WhereD. Why13、Be _______ when you are driving. [单选题] *A. afraidB. careful(正确答案)C. clearD. clean14、_________ along the old Silk Road is an interesting and rewarding experience. [单选题]*A. TravelB. Traveling(正确答案)C. Having traveledD. Traveled15、He usually ________ at 6:30 a.m. [单选题] *A. gets toB. gets up(正确答案)C. gets overD. gets in16、Sam is going to have the party ______ Saturday evening. （）[单选题] *A. inB. on(正确答案)C. atD. to17、His father always _______ by subway. [单选题] *A. go to workB. go to schoolC. goes to bedD. goes to work(正确答案)18、It ______ me half an hour to return to school.（）[单选题] *A. takes(正确答案)B. spendsC. costsD. brings19、Now he is _______ his homework. [单选题] *A. busyB. busy with(正确答案)C. busy with doingD. busy does20、I often _______ music from the Internet. [单选题] *A. download(正确答案)B. spendC. saveD. read21、People always _____ realize the importance of health _____ they lose it. [单选题] *A. not... untilB. don't... until(正确答案)C. /; untilD. /; not until22、Bob used ______ on the right in China, but he soon got used ______ on the left in England.（）[单选题] *A. to drive; to driveB. to drive; drivingC. to driving; to driveD. to drive; to driving(正确答案)23、—How do you find（）birthday party of the Blairs? —I should say it was __________ complete failure．[单选题] *A．a; aB. the ; a(正确答案)C．a; /D．the; /24、You can't see many _____ in a hospital. [单选题] *A. man nurseB. men nurses(正确答案)C. men nurseD. man nurses25、--I can’t watch TV after school.--I can’t, _______. [单选题] *A. alsoB. tooC. either(正确答案)D. so26、I will _______ from Hunan University next year. [单选题] *A. learnB. studyC. graduate(正确答案)D. come27、I should like to rent a house which is modern, comfortable and _____, in a quiet neighborhood. [单选题] *A.in allB. after allC. above all(正确答案)D. over all28、The hall in our school is _____ to hold 500 people. [单选题] *A. big enough(正确答案)B. enough bigC. very smallD. very big29、Chinese is one of ____ most widely used languages in ____ world. [单选题] *A. a, theB. /, theC. the, the(正确答案)D. a, /30、How many subjects are you _______ this year? [单选题] *A. takesB. takeC. taking(正确答案)D. took。
全新版大学英第二版语综合教程2听力原文Unit 2
Unit2 Express Yourself!Listening and SpeakingAudio Track 2-2-1A: The woman in the red coat is smiling and the woman in the blue jeans beside her is laughing. Why are they so happyB: Maybe they’re going to the movies and they are excited.Audio Track 2-2-2/Audio Track 2-2-31.Angie: Okay, what’s the next test questionMarc: The next question is ... What’s the capital of GreenlandAngie: (yawning ) ... It’s ...Marc: Angie!Angie: WhatMarc: Stop yawning. This is serious!Angie: I’m sorry. I’m listening.2.Pablo: So, my plane leaves at 8: 00, and ... hey Carolyn, are you crying Carolyn: No, not really.Pablo: Yes, you are! What’s wrongCarolyn: Well, it’s summer vacation and you’re going away.Pablo: Come on now. Don’t cry. It’s only for three months.Carolyn: Okay. But write to me. I’ll miss you.3.Vickie: Tony, what’re you doingTony: I’m planning our trip to Las Vegas. Ugh! I can’t find a hotel room. Vickie: So we can’t visit Las VegasTony: No, we can’t. Hey Vickie, why are you smilingVickie: I don’t really want to go to Vegas, Tony. I’m glad. Now we can visit London instead!Audio Track 2-2-4/Audio Track 2-2-51.Man: Where are you running to, PaulaWoman: I have Connie’s wallet. I need to give it to her.Man: Come on. I’ll help you.Woman: I don’t see Connie anywhere.Man: Look! She’s over there. Standing at the bus stop.Woman: Oh yeah, I see her. Connie! Connie!Man: She doesn’t see us.Woman: You’re right. It’s too noisy, and she’s talking to someone.2.Man: Well, here we are. This is my mom’s house.Woman: It’s beautiful.Man: Hey, Jen. Are you okayWoman: I’m just a little nervous. It’s my first time meeting your mother. Man: Come on. Don’t worry. Here she is now.Woman 2: Hi, Tim!Man: Hi, Mom. I’d like you to meet Jen.Woman 2: Hi, Jen. It’s very nice to meet you.Woman: It’s nice to meet you, too. Mrs. Harris.3.Man: Hey, Anne. Where are you goingWoman: I’m going to the library to study.Man: For what It’s only 7:00 a.m.!Woman: My final exams. They’re next week.Man: Wow, well, good luck!Woman: Thanks!4.Woman: Bill, it’s late. Where’s the theaterMan: Hmmm ... I think it’s near here.Woman: Are you sure What street is thisMan: Uhm ... I don’t know.Woman: Where’s the map I want to check.Audio Track 2-2-6/Audio Track 2-2-7Paula: So, Jane, what are you doing these daysJane: I’m working in an office. And I’m studying computer science in the evening. Paula: You’re really busy!Jane: That’s for sure! And in my free time, I’m learning Spanish for my vacation. I’m planning a trip to Mexico next year.Paula: What about your brothers How are they doingJane: They’re doing great! Alex is helping our father in his business, and Adam is going to Pacific University.Paula: How nice!Jane: Paula, how about you How are you doing these daysPaula: I’m doing great, too. I’m working on a project about community safety. Jane: Community safetyPaula: Yeah. We’re planning a campaign against theft, fire, AIDS and drugs in ourcommunity.Jane: Oh, that sounds interesting!Paula: Yes, indeed it is interesting. And it is very important to the community.Audio Track 2-2-8/Audio Track 2-2-10Know before you go!BangladeshPeople greet their friends by shaking hands softly and then putting their hands over their heart. People in Bangladesh don’t use many gestures. Waving at people and winking are very rude. Don’t touch people on the head. Don’t point with your foot — Bangladeshi people think feet are very dirty.IndonesiaIndonesians greet people with a long handshake, and they bow at the same time. At a meeting, give every person your business card, but use your right hand — using your left hand is very rude.Audio Track 2-2-9/Audio Track 2-2-10ThailandIn Thailand, the traditional greeting is called wai— people put their hands together and bow. Men and women don’t often touch each other in public. Thai people don’t use their hands for gestures, but they love to smile a lot. They sometimes laugh when they feel nervous or embarrassed.The United Arab EmiratesPeople in the United Arab Emirates have some special gestures. When two men meet, they shake hands. Sometimes old men touch noses together. Women kiss their friends on the cheek. If a man meets a woman, he doesn’t shake hands with her. He just smiles. When you give your friend something, give it to him with your right hand. Don’tuse your left hand. And don’t point at people with your finger. Use your hand to gesture towards them.Audio Track 2-2-11/Audio Track 2-2-12In Brazil, men often shake hands when they meet for the first time. When women meet, they kiss each other on the cheek. Women also kiss male friends to say hello. When you shake hands, look at the person in the eyes. This shows interest and friendliness. In New Zealand, usually, both men and women shake hands when they meet someone for the first time. If you see two people pressing their noses together, they are probably Maori. The Maori are the native people of New Zealand. This is their traditional greeting.In Japan, when people meet for the first time, they usually bow. In business, people also shake hands. In formal situation, people often exchange business cards. When you give a business card, give it with two hands. This is polite. Special note: In Japan, when people smile it can have different meanings. It usually means that the person is happy, or that the person thinks something is funny. But it can also mean that the person is embarrassed.Audio Track 2-2-131. The man is laughing. The man’s laughing.2. The bus is coming. The bus’s coming.3. Why is she frowning Why’s she frowingAudio Track 2-2-141. Tina’s studying in the library.2. My sister’s nervous. She is studying for a test.3. When is your class4. Cintra’s dad is talking on the phone.5. How’s your family doing6. Toshi’s car is not working.Audio Track 2-2-15Jim: Hi, Katy.Katy: Hey, Jim. How’s it goingJim: Great! How’re you doingKaty: I’m stressed.Jim: Yeah What’s wrongKaty: Oh, I have an important test tomorrow.Jim: Well, why aren’t you studyingKaty: I’m kind of tired.Jim: Come on. Let’s have a cup of coffee. Then you can study.Katy: Okay, sounds good!Audio Track 2-2-16A: Hi, Mike.B: Hi, Jim. How are you doingA: Not so good. Actually I’m a bit angry.B: Yeah What’s wrongA: Oh, I’m going to see a football game tonight with my friend Dan, but he’s late. B: Why not give him a call right nowA: I did, but his mobile is out of service and I couldn’t reach him.B: Calm down. When will the game startA: It starts in 20 minutes! There’s not much time left to get there.B: Don’t worry. Just take a taxi to the game. Maybe Dan is there already.A: Yeah, I guess that’s the best thing to do!Audio Track 2-2-17A: Hi, Ben.B: Hi, Lisa, How are you getting along You look unhappy today.A: It’s nothing really. It’s just ... about my trip to Boston.B: You’re going on a trip to Boston Sounds nice. Why are you so glumA: Well I hate flying. That’s what is bothering me. Just thinking of airplane crashes makes me scared.B: Come on, Lisa. Airplanes are safe.A: Perhaps, but I’m still afraid.B: OK. I understand. Let me see ... I have a suggestion! Want to hear itA: Go ahead.B: Why don’t you rent a car and drive to BostonA: That’s a great idea!B: Yeah, and perhaps I could come with you! I have friends in Boston, and I could visit them, too.A: Sounds good.Audio Track 2-2-18A: Hi, Mike! It’s great to see you again! How’s it goingB: I’m fine. Thanks. How are you doingA: Fine! Where are you living nowB: I’m living in Boston, attending Harvard University.A: Wow, so you’re still at university.B: Yeah, I’m doing my PhD. It’s taking ages to finish and it’s pretty stressful.How about youA: Well, I’m a sales manager at an American company. It’s pretty exciting.B: I wish I were working already. I’m sick of studying.Video CourseVideo Track 2-2-1Dave: I get stressed very often because of school.Natalie: Sometimes at the office I get stressed, and when I do, I take a break and go for a walk.Dayanne: One of the things that really makes me happy is going to the beach. Alyssa: I don’t like to feel angry or sad or frustrated. I do like to feel happy and excited. WhenI’m angry, I like to be alone, I don’t like to be around other people. Agnes: I don’t like to be angry or stressed, because when I am, I eat all the time, and when I’m angry, I yell at everybody.Jennifer: When I have stress, I like to take my dog to the park and throw the ball or throw the Frisbee, and that relaxes me.Video Track 2-2-2Alyssa: I don’t like to feel angry or sad or frustrated. I do like to feel happy and excited. When I’m angry, I like to be alone. I don’t like to be around other people.Jennifer: When I have stress, I like to take my dog to the park and throw the ball or throw the Frisbee, and that relaxes me.Video Track 2-2-3Dennis: We have a special way of greeting our elders in the Philippines by takingtheir hand and kind of kissing it like this. And it’s called mano.Dayanne: In Brazil when you greet a friend you give them a big hug and sometimes you give them a kiss on the cheek and in some places you give two kisses and in some places three kisses.Miyuki: Bowing is a very polite gesture in Japan, but I often shock people when I stick my hands out to shake their hands because it’s not very common.Agnes: When you greet somebody in Senegal you shake hands for a long time or you can hug, too, and ask about him, and his family, and his friends, and it takes a while.Video Track 2-2-4Takeshi: OK, let’s begin. In Japan, you bow when you greet people ... like this. (bows)Claudia: (bows) That’s cool.Tara: (Tara enters) Hi! What are you two doingClaudia: Takeshi is teaching me traditional Japanese greetings for my trip to Japan. Tara: Your trip to Japan WhenClaudia: I have a big meeting in Tokyo in July.Tara: Wow! That’s great.Claudia: I’m a little nervous about the whole trip, though.Takeshi: Why There’s no need to be nervous.Claudia: I’m kind of worried about making mistakes. I don’t know anything about Japan.Tara: Don’t worry. Everything’s going to be fine.Takeshi: And you have a good teacher. Let’s see, what else Oh, remember — always use two hands when you give a person your business card ... like this. (hands Claudia business card, she responds)Tara: (points to Claudia) Hey! That looks really good, Claudia. You’re a natural! Takeshi: And remember — never use your finger to point. That’s actually rude in a lot of countries.Tara: ReallyTakeshi: Yep. Oh, and one more thing. In Japan, for luck, you jump three times and nod your head ... like this.Claudia: WhatTakeshi: Yeah. Let’s try it, come on. Come on, Claudia, try it.Claudia: OK. (Claudia starts to jump and nod her head)Takeshi: Good.Claudia: Like thisTakeshi: (winks at Tara) Yup. (Tara and Takeshi laugh)Claudia: Hey! They don’t do that in Japan! You guys are joking. Oh!Takeshi: Come on Claudia! I only wanted to teach you a very important rule for traveling — relax! And have a little fun!Claudia: You’re right. Some teacher you are!Video Track 2-2-5Takeshi: OK, let’s begin. In Japan, you bow when you greet people ... like this. (bows)Claudia: (bows) That’s cool.Tara: (Tara enters) Hi! What are you two doingClaudia: Takeshi is teaching me traditional Japanese greetings for my trip to Japan. Tara: Your trip to Japan WhenClaudia: I have a big meeting in Tokyo in July.Tara: Wow! That’s great.Video Track 2-2-6Claudia: I’m a little nervous about the whole trip, though.Takeshi: Why There’s no need to be nervous.Claudia: I’m kind of worried about making mistakes. I don’t know anything about Japan.Tara: Don’t worry. Everything’s going to be fine.Video Track 2-2-7Takeshi: And you have a good teacher. Let’s see, what else Oh, remember — always use two hands when you give a person your business card ... like this. (hands Claudia business card, she responds)Tara: (points to Claudia) Hey! That looks really good, Claudia. You’re a natural! Takeshi: And remember — never use your finger to point. That’s actually rude in a lot of countries.Tara: ReallyTakeshi: Yep. Oh, and one more thing. In Japan, for luck, you jump three times and nod your head ... like this.Claudia: WhatTakeshi: Yeah. Let’s try it, come on. Come on, Claudia, try it.Claudia: OK. (Claudia starts to jump and nod her head)Takeshi: Good.Claudia: Like thisTakeshi: (winks at Tara) Yup. (Tara and Takeshi laugh)Claudia: Hey! They don’t do that in Japan! You guys are joking. Oh!Takeshi: Come on Claudia! I only wanted to teach you a very important rule for traveling — relax! And have a little fun!Claudia: You’re right. Some teacher you are!。
unit 2 听力原文和答案
Keys to Test 226. acceptance 27. backgrounds rgest 29. visitors30.rise 31.increasing 32.check33. income 34. stepping into 35. give upPart D. TranslationA recent phenomenon in the choice of careers on the part of college graduates is the increasing trend towards big companies. Few are interested in research fields. This is an unavoidable problem in a materialistic society where tempting salaries and fringe benefits are offered by big companies. All this has not only seriously influenced young people's view on the choice of careers but on education as well. Many college teachers deplore that fewer and fewer students these days acquire knowledge only for its own sake.[分析] (1)翻译中应注意几个短语的使用:the increasing trend towards; an unavoidable problem;for its own sake.(2)并列成分是考查重点Unit 2Typescripts for Listening ComprehensionSection A1. W: Do you have any access to the Internet in your dormitory7M: Sure. I think I can't live without the Internet.Q: What does the man mean7 (A)2. M: Look! It's a butterfly.W: Shush. ~ I'll take a picture of it and post it on my microblog.Q: What will the woman doe (D)3. M: Did you watch Andrew's DV short yesterday?W: Yes, and it was so amazing! I never knew one could make DV like a film.M: Now many young people are crazy about making DV shorts. It has become a kind of lifestyle.Q: What did the woman think of Andrew's DV short? (B)4. W: There are so many cool songs. I guess I need an MP3.M: Why not get an MP4? It has much more memory space to hold more songs, and you can watch movies on it.W: If I only listen to music, I'd choose an MP3. An MP4 costs a lot more.Q: Why does the woman prefer to get an MP3? (D)5. W: Leo, I heard that you were using microblog. Is it fun7M: Oh, yes. It helps me to get in touch with like-minded people.Q: What does the man mean? (C)6. W: Hello, I am one of the customers of your online-shop. I have just received the dress I ordered in your shop. it turned out to be the wrong size. Can I return it?M: Yes, madam, you may return it.Q: What happened to the woman? (D)7. W: Dear, would you like to go shopping with me? I need to buy a new dress.M: Why bother? You can shop online.Q: What does the man mean'? (B)8. W: Hi! Steve! What are you doing?M: I'm on line searching for the new iPad. The whole world has become crazy about it. The price goes up to $8z9.W: Oh, man! I don't think I can afford it.Q: What does the woman think of the new iPad? (D)Conversation 1Dan: Hi, Joan! Have you subscribed to any microblogging site?Joan: Not yet. But I've been writing blogs for nearly 5 years. What are the differences between microblogging and blogging ?Dan: A difference could be the time they take to compose. A blog is like a book report or term paper, whereas a mieroblog could be just a short comment. Microblogging is a quicker and handier form of self-publishing.Joan: I see. When I'm writing a blog, I carefully edit and revise it m be as well-written as possible. Sometimes I have many ideas to write as blogs, but I might not feel in the right frame of mind to write one, especially when I'm too busy.Dan: Since a microblog is usually very short and requires less effort, people are inclined to post fairly frequently.Joan: Any other differences?Dan: Yes. Microblogging is really amazing, I assure you. I use it to stay in close contact with my friends who live in different cities. It's really nice to check into my microblogging site to see what everyone is up to.I feel much more connected to them than I used to.Joan: Sounds great.Dan: Microblogging is exactly a useful tool. Business associates can use it to coordinatemeetings or share useful resources. Celebrities can microblog about concert dates, book releases or tour schedules. (220 words)9. Howlong has Joan been writing b logs? (D)10. According to the man, what is a blng like? (A)11. What does Joan say about writing a blng? ( B )12. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an advantage of a microblog? (B)Conversation 2W: Are you online now? Can you help me search for something?M: Oh, no. My mouse's not moving any more. I think my computer crashed.W: Is it infected with a virus?M: I have no idea. Computers are Greek to me.W: Me too. We need somebody who knows something about computers.M: I think Jack is pretty good at computer stuff.W: Right, I'll get him.M: Thanks!I3. What's wrong with the man's computer? (D)14. What is the woman going to do next? (A)15. Where does the conversation most likely take place ? (C)Section BPassage 1E-book presents many benefits and advantages. It is downloaded to a computer, PC, laptop, or any other kind of computer. It is very easy to purchase and download e-book through the Internet. It is exactly like purchasing any other product. The only difference is that after payment, you will either be directed to a download page or receive the download link in an e-mail. All you have to do is to click on the link. You can start reading it within minutes, without leaving your chair.E-book has numbered pages, table of contents, pictures and graphics, exactly like a printed book. E-book takes up less space, so you can carry a whole library of hundreds of books without worrying about their weight. Books printed on paper are easily shared and resold by anyone. But e-book can act more like computer software licensed only to the user who buys them.Letters in the e-book can be resized, making it easier to read for people with disabilities. One can find every possible subject in the e-book, fiction and nonfiction, free and not free. People are already spending a lot of time in front of their computers, so why not read e-book, instead of doing something else?(203 words)16. What is the passage mainly about? (C)17. What is the difference between buying e-books and other products? (C)18. Why can people with disability read e-book easily? (A)Passage 2When it comes to online social networking, websites are commonly used. These websites are known as social sites. Social networking websites function like an online community of internet users. Many of these online community members share common interests in hobbies, religion, orpolitics. Once you are granted access to a social networking website you can begin to socialize. This socialization may include reading the self-introduction pages of other members and possibly even contacting them.The friends that you can make are just one of the many benefits to social networking online. Another one of those benefits includes diversity (多样化) because the internet gives individuals from all around the world access to social networking sites. This means that although you are in the United States, you could develop an online friendship with someone in Denmark or India. Not only will you make new friends, but you just might learn about new cultures or new languages and learning is always a good thing.As mentioned, social networking often involves grouping specific individuals or organizations together. However, a traditional social networking website has no main focus and usually has open memberships. This means that anyone can become a member, no matter what their hobbies, beliefs, or views are. However, once you are inside this online community, you can begin to create your own network of friends and eliminate members that do not share common interests or goals.( 239 words )19. What can you do once you are granted access (成功注册) to a social networking (社交) website? (B)20. Which of the following is NOT the benefit to social networking online ? (C)21. Which of the following statement is true about a traditional social networking website ? (D)Passage 3Lately, Nick, my 6-year-old son, is crazy about iPad. He asks for it all the time. He wants to use it in the car. He wants to use it at every moment at home. He brings it to the dinner table. He brings it to the garden. He takes it on him wherever he goes. When I tell him it's time to shut off the iPad and head up to bed, or put his shoes on, or head out to the bus, he doesn't hear me the first three times I ask. Sometimes, he gets very upset when I say I have to take iPad away now. He might be a little addicted to it. That's what makes me pretty worried.However, Tom, my husband, holds different views. In his eyes, iPad is a wonderful babysitter.Every time he hands over iPad to our son, the little boy would calm down in no time. He spends hours playing games on iPad quietly and Tom can do whatever he wants. "Games on iPad are interesting and amazing; they can help kids think in a creative way. Why bother to worry?" Tom always said so.( I93 words )22. How old is Nick? (B)23. According to the speaker, how does Nick react when she takes iPad away? (C)24. Why is the speaker worried about her son? (C)25. What does Tom think of iPad? (D)。
七年级(下)unit 2 听力训练 (含答案及录音原文)
七年级（下）unit 2 听力训练(含答案及录音原文）I模仿朗读。
听以下短文，然后模仿朗读。
The CN Tower is one of the tallest buildings in the world. The Canadians have always been proud of the CN Tower. It is really a wonder of modern desigh. The CN Tower IS 553 metres high and it is opended on June 26.1976. If you look from the bottom of the tower, you will feel that the top of it is in the sky. Every year, nearly 2 million people visit CN Tower to enjoy the beautiful view.II. 信息获取第一节听选信息听三段对话，每段播放两遍。
选择正确的信息在8秒内口头回答。
听第一段对话，回答1-2两个问题。
1.Where is the woman probably in? (Restaurant./Cinema./Tea Shop.)Answer:________________________________________________________________________2.What does the women order?(A large bowl of beef noodles./ A small bowl of chicken noodles./ A medium bowl of beef noodles.) Answer:________________________________________________________________________ 听第二段对话，回答3-4两个问题。
《现代大学英语听力2》听力原文及题目答案Unit2
《现代大学英语听力2》听力原文及题目答案Unit 2Unit 2Task 1【答案】1) b 2) a 3) d【原文】Texas was the biggest state before Alaska became the forty-ninth state in 1959. One good way to understand the size of Texas is to learn about its weather. Different parts of the state have very different kinds of weather.Laredo is one of the hottest cities in the United States in summer. The best time to visit Laredo is in winter, when it is pleasantly warm.Amarillo gets very cold in winter. Sometimes there is more snow in Amarillo than in New York, which is a northern city. Summers are better, but sometimes it gets quite hot. The best time to visit Amarillo is in the autumn when it is cool.If anyone asks you about the weather in Texas, ask him, “What part of Texas do you mean？”Task 2【答案】A.1)T 2) F 3) FB.1) d 2) c 3) cC.climate, reputation, extraordinary, unreliable, dry, wet, clear, dull, hot, cold, bad, mild【原文】Our friend, Nick, whose English gets better and better, declared solemnly the other day that he thought that the British climate was wonderful, but the British weather was terrible. He went on to explain by pointing out that the British climate was a temperate one. This meant, he said, "that you could always be certain that the weather would never be extreme — at any rate not for any length of time — never very hot and never very cold." He quite rightly pointed out that the rainfall in Britain, according to the statistics, was not very heavy. "Why then," he asked, "has the British climate such a bad reputation?" He answered by saying it was because of the extraordinary, unreliable weather. There was no part of the year at which you could be certain that the weather would be dry or wet, clear or dull, hot or cold. A bad day in July could be as cold as a mild day in January. Indeed you could feel cold at almost any time of the year. Nick blamed drafty British houses for this, but agreed you could also blame the small amount of sunshine and a great amount of dampness. He advised every student coming to Britain to bring an umbrella and to understand the meaning of that splendid word "drizzle".Task 3【答案】I.the country; Trees, grass, lakes and steamsII.A.1. concrete, iron, steel2. take in the heat during the day and throw off heat into the air at nightB. Warmer winters, car engines; electrical applianceⅢ.A. air pollution may stop sunlight from reaching the earthB.1. Ice near the North and South poles to melt2. to be slowly flooded and people living in these cities to move to higher land【原文】Cities change the climate around you. In the country, there are trees, grass, lakes, and streams. In hot weather, the trees and grass cool the area around them. Lakes and rivers also cool the area around them.But cities are not cooled in these natural ways. Cities are built of asphalt, concrete, iron, and steel. There are few trees and usually not much grass. Rain falls onto the streets and into the sewers.When the summer sun shines, streets and buildings take in the heat; after the sun sets, the streets and buildings throw off heat into the street. Once the sun sets, the countryside cools off, but a city may stay hot all night.Cities are hotter than the countryside in winter, too. Standing near a car with its motor running, winter or summer, you will feel the heat thrown off by the engine. The heat comes from the gasoline burned by the engine. This heat warms the air and the ground around the car. Thousands of running cars are almost like thousands of small fires burning.Carefully put your hand near a light bulb or television set. As you can see, electricity creates a lot of heat. This heat from electricity warms the house and the outside air.The heat given off by cities can affect the climate. Some experts even believe that cities can change the climate of the whole world. They think that air pollution may stop sunlight from reaching the earth. If less sunshine reaches the earth, the earth may become cooler.Still other experts think the world will get warmer. If the world did get warmer, great changes would occur. Ice near the North and South poles would melt. This would make the oceans rise. Cities near oceans — like Los Angeles, Boston, and Miami — would slowly be flooded. People living in these cities would have to move to higher land.Task 4【答案】A.1) b 2) cB. night, delight; morning, warning; gray, way, red, headC.1) F 2) T 3) F【原文】A red sky at either dusk or dawn is one of the spectacular and beautiful weather predictors we have in nature. By closely observing this phenomenon, you can achieve short-range accuracy of the weather as good as, or better than your local weatherman. In the Bible, Jesus in Matthew 16, 2-3 is quoted as saying, “When it is evening, it will be fair weather: for the sky is red. And in the morning it will be foul weather today: for the sky is red” when speaking to the Pharisees. An old English weather proverb based on this passage is:Red sky at night, sailors delight.Red sky at morning, sailors take warning.OrEvening red and morning gray,Sends the traveler on his way.Evening gray, morning red,Brings the rain down on his head.At dusk, a red sky indicates that dry weather is on the way. This is due to the sun shining through dust particles being pushed ahead of a high pressure system bringing in dry air. A red sky in the morning is due to the sun again shining through dust. In this case however, the dust is being pushed on by an approaching low reassure system bringing in moisture. Don't confuse a red sky in the morning with a red sun in the morning. If the sun itself is red and the sky is a normal color, the day will be fair.Task 5【答案】1) c 2) b 3) d 4) c 5) c【原文】Mark: I am an avid fly fisherman and frequently find myself on the river in a raft during lightning storms. We always have a debate at these times on where weare safest — pulling into shore or staying on the water. Since I have heard oneis safe in a car when lightning strikes I wonder if the raft floating on the wateris insulated, and therefore the safest place to be.Meteorologist A: We spoke with some scientists about your question, and they all agreed that under no circumstances should you remain on the water during a lightningstorm. If your raft is made of rubber, you might feel that you're .well insulated,but don't kid yourself. Typical lightning flashes travel 10 to 15 kilometers andcan deliver as much as 100,000 amps of current. In comparison, a toaster usesabout 10 amps of current. If lightning strikes the water near you, it will have notrouble traveling through a few extra centimeters of rubber.Meteorologist B: So, if you're on the water and a thunderstorm approaches, get to the shore and seek shelter on land. Try a building or car. If neither is available, look for a cave,cliff, wall, or a group of trees. Never take shelter under an isolated tree-it's also agood target for lightning.Task 6【答案】A.1) F 2) T 3) F 4) T 5) F 6) TB.Incredible, one minute, one kilometer, destroyed, lifted up, carried away, killed, injured【原文】Every spring and summer many inland areas are hit by tornados. A tornado is a kind of storm. It's a revolving, funnel-shaped column of air that moves through the sky at very high speeds. A tornado looks like a huge, black ice cream cone whirling through the sky. The speed of a tornado is very fast-it is believed to be between 200 and 700 kilometers per hour.Tornados form under very special weather conditions, and these special weather conditions occur most often in inland areas, such as the central United States. A tornado forms when a layer of warm, dry air is on top of a layer of cooler, moist air. This combination of dry, warm air above wet, cool air creates a condition that causes the lower layer of air to lift up. As the lower air rises, both layers of air begin to rotate, to turn around and around. The air begins to rotate faster and faster because of centrifugal force. The tornado has a center called an “eye” and the air rotates quickly around this eye.As the air begins to rotate faster and faster, the tornado cloud begins to grow downward; that is, it begins to form a funnel or cone, and this cone goes down toward the ground.The cone of air is dark because it develops from a dark rain cloud. As the cloud gets longer, as the cloud gets closer to the ground, it begins to pull up dirt from the ground. Then the funnel of rotating air becomes very dark because of the dirt in it. As the tornado funnel gets longer, it begins to drag along the ground.When the tornado touches the ground, it does incredible damage. It usually touches the ground for only about one minute, and it usually travels along the ground for only about one kilometer, but during that one minute, buildings are destroyed, trees are lifted up out of the ground, small objects are carried away, and sometimes people are injured or killed.Task 7【答案】A.1) b 2) a 3) bB.1) It has been nice weather during the day, but it is going to change at night.2) Fine weather in southern Europe and not so nice in northern EuropeFor todaySoutheast England---26 degrees Celsius by mid-afternoonSouthern Scotland---Maximum temperatures of around 21 degreesBrighton---15 hours of lovely sunshineMidlands---23 degrees Celsius by early afternoonNorthwest of Scotland---Light showers around middayFor the weekendSpain---34 degrees CelsiusGreece---32 degrees CelsiusFrance---Cloudy with rain, maximum temperatures of 22 degreesNorthern Ireland---Heavy rain, 17 degrees CelsiusMost of England---Cloudy but mainly dry with sunny periods, 23 degrees Celsius【原文】Radio Announcer: You’re listening to Radio Metro. It’s two minutes to nine, and time for the latest weather for cast from Dan Francis at the London Weather Centre.Francis: Hello. It's been another warm and fine day for most of us. Temperatures in southeast England reached 26 degrees Celsius by mid-afternoon, and Brighton had 15 hours of lovely sunshine. Further north it was a little cooler with maximum temperatures of around 21 degrees in southern Scotland, and in the far northwest of Scotland there were some light showers around midday. But the rest of the country, as I said, has been warm and dry with temperatures in theMidlands reaching 23 degrees Celsius by early afternoon though it was a little cooler along the west coast and in Northern Ireland. But already the weather is beginning to change, I'm afraid, and during the night showers will slowly move in from the Atlantic to reach south-west England and the southern coast of Wales by early morning.The rest of the country will have a very mild, dry night with minimum temperatures no lower than 15 degrees in the south, a little cooler — 11degrees or so — in the north. Any remaining showers in northwest Scotland will pass quickly to leave a mild, dry night there too.And now the outlook for Friday and the weekend. Well, southern Europe will, once again, get the best of the weekend weather, and if your holiday starts this weekend, then southern Spain is the place to go, with temperatures of 34 degrees along the Mediterranean coast. At the eastern end of the Med, too, you can expect uninterrupted sunshine and temperatures of up to 32 degrees Celsius in Greece and southeast Italy, but further north the weather's not so settled. Much of France, Belgium and the Netherlands will be cloudy with occasional rain, and maximum temperatures will be around 22 degrees — very disappointing for this time of the year.Scotland and Northern Ireland will have heavy rain for much of the weekend and temperatures will drop to a cool 17 degrees. Across most of England the weather will be cloudy but mainly dry with sunny periods. And when the sun does come out, temperatures could rise to a maximum of 23 degrees.Task 8【原文】As the air pressure around you either rises or falls, many changes in nature occur. Most of these are very obvious changes while others are of a more subtle nature.Mountains and other far away objects will appear to be much closer and more sharply focused as wet weather approaches and the air pressure drops. The dust particles in the air begin to settle to the ground and the air clears, allowing you to see more details of faraway objects. As a high pressure front approaches and the air becomes “thicker,” more dust particles become suspended in air and things take on their normal somewhat hazy appearance.“Sharp horns on the moon threaten bad weather.” This and a bright, clear moon are good indicators that wet weather is on the way. As the air clears of dust particles ahead of a low pressuresystem, the moon appears to come closer and be more sharply focused due to the lack of dust.Sound also becomes sharper and more focused prior to stormy weather. Instead of traveling upward and outward into the atmosphere sound waves are bent back to the earth and their range extended. Bird calls sound sharper, and, at my house, we can hear the blowing of the train horn as it rumbles through the valley below.If you find yourself out in a marsh or swamp and the air really seems to stink more than normal, expect rainy weather. This happens when the pressure drops and the methane trapped on the bottom of the swamp is released in greater quantities. In reverse, as fair weather approaches and the pressure rises, things won't smell quite so strong.Birds and bats have a tendency to fly much lower to the ground right before a rain due to the “thinning” of the air. They prefer to fly where the air is the most dense and they can get greater lift with their wings. With high pressure and dry air, the atmosphere becomes denser and they can easily fly at higher altitudes.Smoke rising straight into the air means fair weather and smoke hanging low means rain is on the way. This is pretty much the same as with the birds and methane in the swamp. When high pressure approaches, smoke will rise whereas with low pressure it can't rise and tends to lay low.Remember a grandparent talking about how their corns, bunions, or joints ached right before a rain? Again, this is due to the decreasing atmospheric pressure allowing the gas in our bodies to expand.Task 9【答案】A. Statements 3, 6, 7 are true.B.f—c—a—d—b—eC.1) F 2) T 3) F 4) FD.1) d 2) b【原文】It was 1974. Richard Nixon was still president. Kidnapped heiress Patty Hearst was still missing. In Xenia, a pretty spot of 25,000 people amid fields of soybeans and corn, American Graffiti was held over at the Cinema. The Xenia Hotel offered a chicken and dumpling dinner for $2.25, but everyone flocked to the A&W drive-in for burgers and root beer floats. That's where five of the bodies were found after the storm.In all, 33 people died in Xenia's tornado, the deadliest of 148 storms that raged through 13 states during the infamous "Super Outbreak'' of tornadoes April 3 to 4, 1974. In 16 hours and 10 minutes, 330 people were killed and nearly 5,550 were injured from Illinois to Georgia.Though the Xenia death toll has been matched by other killer storms, the degree of devastation makes the city's tornado among U.S. history's most destructive. The storm still is studied in colleges by aspiring meteorologists, a textbook case of a rare Category F-5, the most intense of tornadoes.On that fateful day, I was a young boy of 8 years old. We lived in the Arrowhead Subdivision. That afternoon I was around the corner playing with some neighbor kids. I thought I could hear my father calling me, so I ran back to the house. Thinking back now, there is no way I would havebeen able to hear him. I was too far away for a voice to have traveled in the afternoon noise. Besides, Dad had a very bad case of tonsillitis that day. Like I was saying, I went back home and got through the door just in time to answer the ringing phone. On the other end of the phone was my Mother. Mom was working. She told me she heard a bad storm was on the way. She told me to make sure the garage door was shut and to stay inside. After I hung up the phone, I settled down to watch The Dennis Show. To this day I can vividly remember the electricity going out. I looked out the large window in the living room and didn't have a clue as to what I was looking at.Dad was asleep on the couch, so I woke him up to look. Dad looked and said to get into the bathroom. We sat on the floor. Dad had his back to the door and his feet pushing against the wall opposite the door. I remember that as soon as we sat down, the windows broke. Glass blew under the door, and the sound was tremendous. I know it really didn’t take too long for the tornado to go past, but I do remember the conversation we had in the process. I could feel the cool air rushing under the floor through the crawlspace vents. I asked if we were flying. He said he wasn't sure, but he didn't think we were. He said the house was tearing apart. I asked him how he knew. He said he just knew it was.When things calmed down, we opened the door. The odd feeling I had, looking up the street from inside what once was my hallway, is still with me today.I think back often to that day. I think back and wonder what would have happened if my Dad hadn't been sick that day. Like a lot of kids, I stayed home by myself after school back then. I seriously doubt I would be able to tell you my story, if I had been alone that day. I still live in Xenia and wouldn’t trade this town for any other.Task 10【原文】Undoubtedly, Tibet is one of the harshest places for human existence. It is cool in summer but freezing cold in winter. In Lhasa, the mildest city temperature may exceed 29C in summer while plummeting to -16C in winter! Sun radiation is extremely strong in Tibet. The sunlight in Lhasa is so intense that the city is called Sunlight City. The thin air can neither block off nor retain heat so that the temperature extremes can be met in daytime and the same night respectively in Tibet. However it is not impossible to visit the holy snow land. April to October is the best time to visit Tibet, out of the coldest months, which are from December to February usually. The average temperature in north Tibet is subzero and winter arrives in October until the following May or June. July and August are the best time to visit the area, enjoying warm temperature, intense sunshine, beautiful scenery and festive events. May, June and September is the tourist season in east Tibet. In winter, roads are all blocked by heavy snow. Landslides and rock falls frequently occur, which will make travel difficult.。
人教版英语九年级全一册Unit 2听力原文及翻译
Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious!Section A, 1bMary：What a great day!真是美好的一天！Bill：Yes, it was really fun!是啊，非常好玩！Mary：What did you like best?你最喜欢的是什么？Bill：I loved the races! They were really interesting to watch. How fantastic the dragon boat teams were!我喜欢竞赛部分。
看得非常有趣。
龙舟队真是太棒了！Mary：Yes! And look at the colors of the boats. How pretty they were!是啊！再看看龙舟的颜色，多漂亮啊！Bill：I agree! But I guess it was a little too crowded.我同意！但我觉得有点儿太挤了。
Mary：I don’t know… I kind of like to have more people around. It makes things more exciting.我不一定，我还有点儿喜欢更多的人参与。
这样会更令人激动。
Bill：That’s true. Oh, and I really liked eating zongzi.的确。
哦，我很喜欢吃粽子。
Mary：Oh, me too! The sweet ones are my favorite.我也是！我最喜欢的是甜口的。
Bill：I wonder if they’ll have the races again next year.我想知道明年是否还会再有这样的竞赛。
Mary：Of course! They have them every year.当然！每年都有。
人教版七年级下册英语课本听力材料Unit 2
人教版七年级下册英语课本听力材料Unit 2Section A1bWhat time do you usually get up, Rick?Um, I usually get up at six thirty.And what time do you brush your teeth and take a shower?I brush my teeth and take a shower at six forty.Hmm. What time do you eat breakfast?Seven o’ clock.And what time do you usually get dressed?I usually get dressed at seven twenty.And my last question.What time do you go to school?I usually go to school at seven thirty.Thank you.你通常什么时候起床，瑞克？嗯，我通常六点半起床。
你什么时候刷牙洗澡？我六点四十分刷牙和洗澡。
嗯。
你什么时候吃早餐？七点钟。
你通常什么时候穿衣服？我通常七点二十穿衣服。
最后一个问题。
你什么时候上学？我通常七点半上学。
非常感谢。
2a/2bYou have a big family, don’t you, Jim?Yes, I have two brothers and two sisters.Wow! How many showers do you have?We only have one shower.Is that difficult?No, because we have a shower schedule. Mybrother Bob takes a shower first at five thirty.Wow! That’s early!Yeah. Then my sister Mary takes a shower atfive fifty. Next my brother Jack takes a shower at six fifteen. I take the shower at six thirty. My sister Anna at six forty-five…你有一个大家庭，是吗，吉姆？是的，我有两个兄弟和两个姐妹。
六年级英语上册Unit 2测试题及答案含听力
Unit 2 Ways to go to school满分:100分时间:60分钟得分:听力部分一、听录音,选出单词或短语。
(10分)() 1. A. ship B. train C. bus() 2. A. stop B. wait C. go() 3. A. traffic lights B. traffic rules C. green light() 4. A. red light B. yellow light C. green light() 5. A. by ship B. by train C. by taxi二、听录音,在相符的图片下打“ ”,在不相符的图片下打“✕”。
(10分)1. 2. 3.() () ()4. 5.() ()三、听录音,填入所缺的单词。
(10分)Do you know the traffic 1?If you don’t,I’ll tell you. You must look at the traffic 2. 3 at a red light. 4 at a yellow light.Go at a5 light. Remember these!笔试部分四、根据句意、首字母和汉语提示,补全单词。
(10分)1. Miss Wang’s home is near the school. So she can come to school on fevery day.2. Look! There is a (飞机) in the sky.3. I want to take a t to Sanya for this summer holiday.4. Which is faster, the (地铁) or the bus?5. Please put d your hand.6. S down! I want to get off the car.7. S and wait at a red light.8. Mrs Li wants to visit Tian’anmen Square (乘) bus.9. If you take a (出租汽车), you can go to school on time.10. My uncle usually goes to work by (公共汽车).五、选择正确的答案。
全新版英语听力原文unit2
First of all, you have to open the conversation. Finding an appropriate topic is half the battle. Some topics, such as the weather and news, work well. But others, such as age, money or people's appearance do not. The following are some good ways to open a conversation.
Unit02 fun with language
PART A
Communicative Function
opening or the closing of a conversation.
Listen to the tape and decide if the first sentence of each short dialogue you hear begins the opening or the closing of a conversation. And the right answers.
PART B
Listening Tasks
Text: How to Improve Your Conversation Skills
Exercise 1:
Listening for general understanding
Listen to this tape once and following
Weather -- It sure is cold today, isn't it?
新闻英语视听说(Unit 2) 听力文本与练习答案
Job Hunting1Task One: Graduates Feel Market SqueezeAccording to the job fairs we’ve just seen and also recent surveys show the hiring prospectsare bleak for this year’s college graduates. In China’s financial hub—Shanghai, and the country’s export base—Guangdong province, most students are still waiting for job offers. As Wang Xiqing reports.Seven out of ten here still haven’t found a job, and most of them are desperate.On average, these students in Shanghai have sent out thirty to fifty applications each. And in extreme cases, some have posted copies of their resumes six hundred times.Surveys show students’ minimum salary expectations are between two to three thousand yuan a month. Foreign or multi-national companies top the list in applications, while small private companies are the least favored, because of fears they could go bust the next day.Many students say they’re willing to work as interns in the hope that excellent performance during their probation period（实习期，试用期）might win them a contract. However, only a very small proportion of companies are actually willing to take on interns. And even if they do, that often means low-value positions like answering phone calls at reception.The situation is even worse in Guangdong, where only 8.4% of final year students have signed labor contracts.Over 330,000 local college students will graduate in July, 14% more than last year. And adding the number of graduating students from other provinces coming to Guangdong in searchfor jobs, the army of young job seekers in the province will top 500,000 this year.To rub salt into the wound the demand for graduates has dipped by 20%, as companies are trying to limit their labor costs in the wake of the economic slowdown.The unfortunate figures mean that all their efforts to hunt down a job could prove to be fruitless.(A graduate student in Guangdong)“Whether you’re from an urban or rural area, if you’re unemployed, then you should expect some kind of minimum subsidy from the government. But we graduates are not officially considered to be unemployed. We’re called people awaiting jobs. I’m very disturbed by this definition.”The employment situation was a top concern during the government’s political sessions earlier this month. Officials acknowledged that hiring prospects in China are grave, and a slew of measures have been announced in the hope of relieving the situation.A total of 7.1 million college graduates will chase jobs this year, including 1 million who failed to secure employment last year.Task Two: New Year, New Job2 (Tracy) If you look at any list of New Year’s resolutions, you wouldn’t be surprised to see “Find a better job” right at the top. Vera Gibbons of Kiplinger’s personal finance magazines is here to have some tips to help you get a better job or maybe take on a career change.(Vera Gibbons) That’s right. Good morning, Tracy! Nice to see you.(Tracy) Nice to see you, too. Happy new year.(Vera Gibbons) The same to you.(Tracy) Start the new year, start lookin g for a new job, it’s amazing. How many people are actually doing that?(Vera Gibbons) Yes, one survey finds that 75% of American workers plan to look for a newjob this year. They’re unhappy with the pay, they’re unhappy with the situational they work, th ey want new challenges since there’s no room for advancement with their current employer, so a lotof people are going to be out there looking for work. This is a time of the year where we’re more inclined to take the bull by the horns, take the initiative to go out there and find a good job…(Tracy) Resolution thing.(Vera Gibbons) Yes.(Tracy) Is there a good time to go about doing this?(Vera Gibbons) Well, opportunities pop up all the year along, but, yes, the heaviest of hiring does take place in the beginning of the year: they fire at the end of the year and they hire in the new.(Tracy) They fire for Christmas. So if you think about doing, you really should get out there now.(Vera Gibbons) Get out there now, and get the ball rolling, yes.(Tracy) What about the job market in 2007? What does it look like?(Vera Gibbons) It is softening a little bit, job growth is a little slowing down some because ofthe contraction in housing and auto-sell sector, but that’s been offset a bit by the service sector.Th ese companies are high in the service industry. We’re actually expecting 1.3 million jobs be created this year, and once a writer by Career Role Builder actually found that 40% of employerswill be hiring full-time employees this year, so it’s not a bad time, it’s not great, it’s, it’s OK.(Tracy) OK, so if you’re ready take the plunge, if you want to get out there, you have some tips, No. 1 is “Do some soul searching”.(Vera Gibbons) Yes, I just think in order to get out a job that isn’t going anywhere car eer, that’s gonna drift, you really need to sit down and be proactive here. You can’t be reactive, you have to be proactive. Motivation is really the key to make any changes in your personal life. People may sit back and say: well, getting a paycheck and benefits are good, why rock the boat? Here’s the thing: we’re spending half of our life in workplace. If you’re unhappy, do some soul searching, figure out where you are, where you would like to go.(Tracy) And part of that, as you say, is “Prioritize your options”, what do you mean?(Vera Gibbons) Yeah, I mean write down five to ten things that are important to you in yourjob and career, maybe you want a better work-life bounce, a more flexible schedule, whatever that happens to be, take a look at what makes you happy, what makes you unhappy, take a look at your goals, your dreams, your aspirations and then put together a plan to actually reach those goals because you are more inclined to get there if you have a plan in place.3(Tracy) Good idea, you can actually write this all out. Also when you go out there for the job search, you gotta have the resume, so you say “Make the resume stand out”.(Vera Gibbons) Yeah, you know, with the employees only spend about 10 seconds looking at your resume…(Tracy) Ten seconds?(Vera Gibbons) Yeah, and get this on average, for every 245 resumes, they get the interview. One person per 245 resume, so it’s very competitive. You need to have your resume stand out, Keep it thin, keep it short, keep it to the point, focus on your measurable accomplishments. And because you’ll be looking for different jobs, you should be highlighting different skills different experiences that may be relevant for one position and may not be relevant for another, so you wanna highlight different ones, have several different versions of resumes all ready to go, then get out there, do the networking.(Tracy) Ok, just briefly, you say do not look online, you need to hand this out, hand out to your friends, do lots of networking.(Vera Gibbons) A lot of networking , that’s the key.(Tracy) Vera Gibbons, thanks.(Vera Gibbons) Thanks. Task Three: Laid-off Workers in ChinaIn over two decades of opening up, China has gradually reformed into a market economy. One major move was to restructure the large state-owned enterprises (SOEs ). Some practices were successful and benefited many. But on the other side of the coin, several companies lost their competitiveness, and had to lay off workers in order to survive. In today’s Working Asia, Zou Yue brings us a story about laid-off workers.Everyday they walk into the factory to work, but now they have to worry about their jobs. For the 4 thousand workers at the state-owned Wuhan Boiler Factory, the country’s reform drive has meant new challenges.35-year-old Ma Ling worked in this factory for 15 years. But in 2002, she lost her job, something she found hard to accept.(Ma Ling)“It was such a blow. I never imagined that I would get the sack ( 被解雇 ). It was such a big factory and I was so young. How could that happen? My confidence was totally destroyed at the time.”Ma Ling’s life depended on the factory. Her parents, her brother and her own husband have worked there all their lives. The change has led to worries about the future. In the days of a planned economy, SOEs offered life-long benefits for workers, from housing and medical care to pensions and insurance. But since 1998, about 30 million employees in China have lost their jobs and also the benefits that went with them, due to either downsizing or bankruptcy.(Zou Yue)“For workers laid off by China’s SOEs, it has not been easy adapting to the industrial reshuffle But decades of market reform have made Chinese workers realize the importance of finding a way out on their own. For many, it has become a part of their life.”Like her colleagues, Ma Ling struggled to find other work. Six months after Ma Ling got the4axe (get the sack), she found a position she found embarrassing for an experienced electrician--workshop garbage cleaner.(Ma Ling)“Although the job was dirty and tiring, I had to take it. After all the losses, I was glad for the chance. It means everything to me.”But between 2000 and 2002, the factory continued to lose money, and had to lay off half its staff. Those who stayed faced tougher competition to stay in their positions. After losing their iron rice bowl ( 铁饭碗), they are now walking an economic tight rope. To make matters worse, the enterprise was having a hard time feeding its 3 thousand retirees. The managers found it was no easy job trying to make ends meet.(Chen Helin, deputy general manager of Wuhan Boiler Group)“We have to make the laid off employees understand that they have to change their mind set. Survival of the fittest ( 适者生存) is our rule. While we have tried our best to accommodate the employees, the workers have to find their own way of life if possible.”The factory tried to make things easier by restructuring ( 调整，改组) its remaining workforce on the one hand, while leasing some of its street front houses for the jobless to run small businesses, like this shopping façade ( 正面 ). But there simply is not enough for everyone. (Xu Liangjun, deputy director of Wuhan Reemployment Work Office)“As an old industrial city, there i s a large gap between job opportunities and demand. Since 1998, over 500 thousand workers have become jobless in this city of 7 million people. We can only hope the local economy picks up to provide more jobs for them.”Ma Ling was lucky to later get promoted again, but at the same time two of her colleagues got laid off. The reform has changed the lives of many, who have had to adapt to the reality of a new economic environment.Not only laid-off workers need to find jobs, tens of thousands of Chinese graduates also want to find them as well. About ten years ago, the Chinese government stopped the practice of assigning jobs to college graduates. Now, they have to face their first employment challenges on their own.20%of Graduates Are JoblessUrban unemployment might be low, but recent college graduates are having a tough time getting a job. A recent blue paper issued by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences says that one out of every five graduates is unable to find work.All these college students and recent graduates crowding into the Beijing Expo Center have just one goal: to find themselves a job. One that pays well, has a good reputation, and matches their major if that exists.Water Zhu graduated last June with a degree in computer technology. He moved to Beijing from Inner Mongolia to improve his prospects. This is his eighth job fair.(Water Zhu)“Competition is so high, so it’s very hard. They want to hire the best, and not everyone is the best —o of course i t’s quite difficult.”5The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences reports that in 2006, 4.13 million students graduated in China. Last year, it was 4.95 million. This year, 5.5 million additional graduates will be looking for work. About 20% of the graduates last year failed to find a job. Those they did may have to settle for salaries lower than they expected, in jobs they didn’t train for.Graduates can’t find work—but companies say they can’t find people to hire. Even here at this crowded fair, these recruiters say very few people actually spoke to them to ask about jobs —and that’s not what they’re looking for.(Robert Norrie, Volk Uniontech)“We’re looking for somebody who is really confident, who has an out -going personality” (Wu Hai, L.A.D. Industries)“Bui lding confidence is important. Universities should focus more on this – many students have very little opportunity to present themselves.”Experts say the Chinese university system churns out graduates who have a lot of theoretical knowledge, but not very much practical knowledge for today’s workplace.But universities are struggling too, as enrollment numbers keep surging. This year, almost 6 million students will enter university —a five percent increase from last year.(Zeng Xiangquan, Dean of School of Labor & Human Resources of Renmin University) “Higher enrollment means universities sometimes cannot keep up—they can’t meet the demands and provide sufficient resources for all of the students.”The government is trying to ease pressures too —at the beginning of this year the China Employment Promotion Law went into effect to ban hiring discrimination and help graduates who take jobs outside of the big cities. But that still doesn’t address what some see as the biggest challenge: teaching students to function in a workplace.Today’s graduates need what are called soft skills: communication, teamwork, and theability to work on projects. And a survey by job search website found that the majority of recruiters want graduates who have work experience.Its human resources consultant has this advice: Don’t hold out for an impossible ideal. Take any offer you can get, and just start working.(Jim Hao, Consultant of )“Get a job. Whatever, first. And to kn ow yourself and your environment step by step until you gradually get a clearer picture of yourself —your interest, your ability, and your environment. Which industry is the most suitable for you?”That’s exactly what graduate Water Zhu is doing. He’s found temporary work at a stock brokerage, while he keeps searching for jobs in the computer industry. He says despite the competition, what’s important isn’t landing the dream job—it’s figuring out how to get there. (Water Zhu)“It’s only during the job search that I began to realize what I’m capable of. That has actually been the most useful thing —to understand myself better and set goals for my future.”练习答案6 Unit Two Job HuntingTask One: Graduates feel market squeeze1. Choose the best answer: 1) A 2) C 3) D 4) C 5). B2. Spot Dictation: 1) applications 2) in extreme cases 3) resumes 4) top the list,5) small private 6) favored 7) interns 8) probation period9) contract 10) low-value positionsTask Two: New year, new job.1. Choose the best answer: 1) B 2) D 3) A 4) A 5) DTask Three: Bring you finger into the store1. True or false: 1) T 2)T 3) F 4) F 5) T2. Spot Dictation: 1) opening up 2) market economy 3) state-owned enterprises (SOEs).4) competitiveness 5) lay off 6) planned economy7) medical care 8) pensions 9) downsizing 10) bankruptcy。
现代大学英语听力2听力原文及题目答案Unit
《现代大学英语听力2》听力原文及题目答案Unit 2Unit 2Task 1【答案】1) b 2) a 3) d【原文】Texas was the biggest state before Alaska became the forty-ninth state in 1959. One good way to understand the size of Texas is to learn about its weather. Different parts of the state have very different kinds of weather.Laredo is one of the hottest cities in the United States in summer. The best time to visit Laredo is in winter, when it is pleasantly warm.Amarillo gets very cold in winter. Sometimes there is more snow in Amarillo than in New York, which is a northern city. Summers are better, but sometimes it gets quite hot. The best time to visit Amarillo is in the autumn when it is cool.If anyone asks you about the weather in Texas, ask him, “What part of Texas do you mean？”Task 2【答案】A.1)T 2) F 3) FB.1) d 2) c 3) cC.climate, reputation, extraordinary, unreliable, dry, wet, clear, dull, hot, cold, bad, mild【原文】Our friend, Nick, whose English gets better and better, declared solemnly the other day that he thought that the British climate was wonderful, but the British weather was terrible. He went on to explain by pointing out that the British climate was a temperate one. This meant, he said, "that you could always be certain that the weather would never be extreme —at any rate not for any length of time —never very hot and never very cold." He quite rightly pointed out that the rainfall in Britain, according to the statistics, was not very heavy. "Why then," he asked, "has the British climate such a bad reputation?" He answered by saying it was because of the extraordinary, unreliable weather. There was no part of the year at which you could be certain that the weather would be dry or wet, clear or dull, hot or cold. A bad day in July could be as cold as a mild day in January. Indeed you could feel cold at almost any time of the year. Nick blamed drafty British houses for this, but agreed you could also blame the small amount of sunshine and a great amount of dampness. He advised every student coming to Britain to bring an umbrella and to understand the meaning of that splendid word "drizzle".Task 3【答案】I.the country; Trees, grass, lakes and steamsII.A.1. concrete, iron, steel2. take in the heat during the day and throw off heat into the air at nightB. Warmer winters, car engines; electrical applianceⅢ.A. air pollution may stop sunlight from reaching the earthB.1. Ice near the North and South poles to melt2. to be slowly flooded and people living in these cities to move to higher land 【原文】Cities change the climate around you. In the country, there are trees, grass, lakes, and streams. In hot weather, the trees and grass cool the area around them. Lakes and rivers also cool the area around them.But cities are not cooled in these natural ways. Cities are built of asphalt, concrete, iron, andsteel. There are few trees and usually not much grass. Rain falls onto the streets and into the sewers.When the summer sun shines, streets and buildings take in the heat; after the sun sets, the streets and buildings throw off heat into the street. Once the sun sets, the countryside cools off, but a city may stay hot all night.Cities are hotter than the countryside in winter, too. Standing near a car with its motor running, winter or summer, you will feel the heat thrown off by the engine. The heat comes from the gasoline burned by the engine. This heat warms the air and the ground around the car. Thousands of running cars are almost like thousands of small fires burning.Carefully put your hand near a light bulb or television set. As you can see, electricity creates a lot of heat. This heat from electricity warms the house and the outside air.The heat given off by cities can affect the climate. Some experts even believe that cities can change the climate of the whole world. They think that air pollution may stop sunlight from reaching the earth. If less sunshine reaches the earth, the earth may become cooler.Still other experts think the world will get warmer. If the world did get warmer, great changes would occur. Ice near the North and South poles would melt. This would make the oceans rise. Cities near oceans — like Los Angeles, Boston, and Miami —would slowly be flooded. People living in these cities would have to move to higher land.Task 4【答案】A.1) b 2) cB. night, delight; morning, warning; gray, way, red, headC.1) F 2) T 3) F【原文】A red sky at either dusk or dawn is one of the spectacular and beautiful weather predictors we have in nature. By closely observing this phenomenon, you can achieve short-range accuracy of the weather as good as, or better than your local weatherman. In the Bible, Jesus in Matthew 16, 2-3 is quoted as saying, “When it is evening, it will be fair weather: for the sky is red. And in the morning it will be foul weather today: for the sky is red” when speaking to the Pharisees. An old English weather proverb based on this passage is:Red sky at night, sailors delight.Red sky at morning, sailors take warning.OrEvening red and morning gray,Sends the traveler on his way.Evening gray, morning red,Brings the rain down on his head.At dusk, a red sky indicates that dry weather is on the way. This is due to the sun shining through dust particles being pushed ahead of a high pressure system bringing in dry air. A red sky in the morning is due to the sun again shining through dust. In this case however, the dust is being pushed on by an approaching low reassure system bringing in moisture. Don't confuse a red sky in the morning with a red sun in the morning. If the sun itself is red and the sky is a normal color, the day will be fair.Task 5【答案】1) c 2) b 3) d 4) c 5) c【原文】Mark: I am an avid fly fisherman and frequently find myself on the river in a raft during lightning storms. We always have a debate at thesetimes on where we are safest —pulling into shore or staying on thewater. Since I have heard one is safe in a car when lightning strikesI wonder if the raft floating on the water is insulated, and thereforethe safest place to be.Meteorologist A: We spoke with some scientists about your question, and they all agreed that under no circumstances should you remain on the waterduring a lightning storm. If your raft is made of rubber, you mightfeel that you're .well insulated, but don't kid yourself. Typicallightning flashes travel 10 to 15 kilometers and can deliver as muchas 100,000 amps of current. In comparison, a toaster uses about 10amps of current. If lightning strikes the water near you, it willhave no trouble traveling through a few extra centimeters of rubber. Meteorologist B: So, if you're on the water and a thunderstorm approaches, get to the shore and seek shelter on land. Try a building or car. If neitheris available, look for a cave, cliff, wall, or a group of trees. Nevertake shelter under an isolated tree-it's also a good target forlightning.Task 6【答案】A.1) F 2) T 3) F 4) T 5) F 6) TB.Incredible, one minute, one kilometer, destroyed, lifted up, carried away, killed, injured【原文】Every spring and summer many inland areas are hit by tornados. A tornado is a kind of storm. It's a revolving, funnel-shaped column of air that moves through the sky at very high speeds. A tornado looks like a huge, black ice cream cone whirling through the sky. The speed of a tornado is very fast-it is believed to be between 200 and 700 kilometers per hour.Tornados form under very special weather conditions, and these special weather conditions occur most often in inland areas, such as the central United States. A tornado forms when a layer of warm, dry air is on top of a layer of cooler, moist air. This combination of dry, warm air above wet, cool air creates a condition that causes the lower layer of air to lift up. As the lower air rises, both layers of air begin to rotate, to turn around and around. The air begins to rotate faster and faster because of centrifugal force. The tornado has a center called an “eye” and the air rotates quickly around this eye.As the air begins to rotate faster and faster, the tornado cloud begins to grow downward; that is, it begins to form a funnel or cone, and this cone goes down toward the ground.The cone of air is dark because it develops from a dark rain cloud. As the cloud gets longer, as the cloud gets closer to the ground, it begins to pull up dirt from the ground. Then the funnel ofrotating air becomes very dark because of the dirt in it. As the tornado funnel gets longer, it begins to drag along the ground.When the tornado touches the ground, it does incredible damage. It usually touches the ground for only about one minute, and it usually travels along the ground for only about one kilometer, but during that one minute, buildings are destroyed, trees are lifted up out of the ground, small objects are carried away, and sometimes people are injured or killed.Task 7【答案】A.1) b 2) a 3) bB.1) It has been nice weather during the day, but it is going to change at night.2) Fine weather in southern Europe and not so nice in northern EuropeFor todaySoutheast England---26 degrees Celsius by mid-afternoonSouthern Scotland---Maximum temperatures of around 21 degreesBrighton---15 hours of lovely sunshineMidlands---23 degrees Celsius by early afternoonNorthwest of Scotland---Light showers around middayFor the weekendSpain---34 degrees CelsiusGreece---32 degrees CelsiusFrance---Cloudy with rain, maximum temperatures of 22 degreesNorthern Ireland---Heavy rain, 17 degrees CelsiusMost of England---Cloudy but mainly dry with sunny periods, 23 degrees Celsius 【原文】Radio Announcer: You’re listening to Radio Metro. It’s two minutes to nine, and time for the latest weather for cast from Dan Francis at the London Weather Centre. Francis: Hello. It's been another warm and fine day for most of us. Temperatures in southeast England reached 26 degrees Celsius by mid-afternoon, and Brighton had 15 hours of lovely sunshine. Further north it was a little cooler with maximum temperatures of around 21 degrees in southern Scotland, and in the far northwest of Scotland there were some light showers around midday. But the rest of the country, as I said, has been warm and dry with temperatures in the Midlands reaching 23 degrees Celsius by early afternoon though it was a little cooler along the west coast and in Northern Ireland. But already the weather is beginning to change, I'm afraid, and during the night showers will slowly move in from the Atlantic to reach south-west England and the southern coast of Wales by early morning.The rest of the country will have a very mild, dry night with minimum temperatures no lower than 15 degrees in the south, a little cooler — 11degrees or so —in the north. Any remaining showers in northwest Scotland will pass quickly to leave a mild, dry night there too.And now the outlook for Friday and the weekend. Well, southern Europe will, once again, get the best of the weekend weather, and if your holiday starts this weekend, then southern Spain is the place to go, with temperatures of 34 degrees along the Mediterranean coast. At the eastern end of the Med, too, you can expect uninterrupted sunshine and temperatures of up to 32 degrees Celsius in Greece and southeast Italy, but further north the weather's not so settled. Much of France, Belgium and the Netherlands will be cloudy with occasional rain, and maximum temperatures will be around 22 degrees — very disappointing for this time of the year.Scotland and Northern Ireland will have heavy rain for much of the weekend and temperatures will drop to a cool 17 degrees. Across most of England the weather will be cloudy but mainly dry with sunny periods. And when the sun does come out, temperatures could rise to a maximum of 23 degrees.Task 8【答案】【原文】As the air pressure around you either rises or falls, many changes in nature occur. Most of these are very obvious changes while others are of a more subtle nature.Mountains and other far away objects will appear to be much closer and more sharply focused as wet weather approaches and the air pressure drops. The dust particles in the air begin to settle to the ground and the air clears, allowing you to see more details of faraway objects. As a high pressure front approaches and the air becomes “thicker,” more dust particles become suspended in air and things take on their normal somewhat hazy appearance.“Sharp horns on the moon threaten bad weather.” This and a bright, clear moon are good indicators that wet weather is on the way. As the air clears of dust particles ahead of a low pressure system, the moon appears to come closer and be more sharply focused due to the lack of dust.Sound also becomes sharper and more focused prior to stormy weather. Instead of traveling upward and outward into the atmosphere sound waves are bent back to the earth and their range extended. Bird calls sound sharper, and, at my house, we can hear the blowing of the train horn as it rumbles through the valley below.If you find yourself out in a marsh or swamp and the air really seems to stink more than normal, expect rainy weather. This happens when the pressure drops and the methane trapped on the bottom of the swamp is released in greater quantities. In reverse, as fair weather approaches and the pressure rises, things won't smell quite so strong.Birds and bats have a tendency to fly much lower to the ground right before a rain due to the “thinning” of the air. They prefer to fly where the air is the most dense and they can get greater lift with their wings. With high pressure and dry air, the atmosphere becomes denser and they can easily fly at higher altitudes.Smoke rising straight into the air means fair weather and smoke hanging low meansrain is on the way. This is pretty much the same as with the birds and methane in the swamp. When high pressure approaches, smoke will rise whereas with low pressure it can't rise and tends to lay low.Remember a grandparent talking about how their corns, bunions, or joints ached right before a rain? Again, this is due to the decreasing atmospheric pressure allowing the gas in our bodies to expand.Task 9【答案】A. Statements 3, 6, 7 are true.B.f—c—a—d—b—eC.1) F 2) T 3) F 4) FD.1) d 2) b【原文】It was 1974. Richard Nixon was still president. Kidnapped heiress Patty Hearst was still missing. In Xenia, a pretty spot of 25,000 people amid fields of soybeans and corn, American Graffiti was held over at the Cinema. The Xenia Hotel offered a chicken and dumpling dinner for $, but everyone flocked to the A&W drive-in for burgers and root beer floats. That's where five of the bodies were found after the storm.In all, 33 people died in Xenia's tornado, the deadliest of 148 storms that raged through 13 states during the infamous "Super Outbreak'' of tornadoes April 3 to 4, 1974. In 16 hours and 10 minutes, 330 people were killed and nearly 5,550 were injured from Illinois to Georgia.Though the Xenia death toll has been matched by other killer storms, the degree of devastation makes the city's tornado among U.S. history's most destructive. The storm still is studied in colleges by aspiring meteorologists, a textbook case of a rare Category F-5, the most intense of tornadoes.On that fateful day, I was a young boy of 8 years old. We lived in the Arrowhead Subdivision. That afternoon I was around the corner playing with some neighbor kids.I thought I could hear my father calling me, so I ran back to the house. Thinking back now, there is no way I would have been able to hear him. I was too far away for a voice to have traveled in the afternoon noise. Besides, Dad had a very bad case of tonsillitis that day. Like I was saying, I went back home and got through the door just in time to answer the ringing phone. On the other end of the phone was my Mother. Mom was working. She told me she heard a bad storm was on the way. She told me to make sure the garage door was shut and to stay inside. After I hung up the phone, I settled down to watch The Dennis Show. To this day I can vividly remember the electricity going out. I looked out the large window in the living room and didn't have a clue as to what I was looking at.Dad was asleep on the couch, so I woke him up to look. Dad looked and said to get into the bathroom. We sat on the floor. Dad had his back to the door and hisfeet pushing against the wall opposite the door. I remember that as soon as we sat down, the windows broke. Glass blew under the door, and the sound was tremendous.I know it really didn’t take too long for the tornado to go past, but I do remember the conversation we had in the process. I could feel the cool air rushing under the floor through the crawlspace vents. I asked if we were flying. He said he wasn't sure, but he didn't think we were. He said the house was tearing apart. I asked him how he knew. He said he just knew it was.When things calmed down, we opened the door. The odd feeling I had, looking up the street from inside what once was my hallway, is still with me today.I think back often to that day. I think back and wonder what would have happened if my Dad hadn't been sick that day. Like a lot of kids, I stayed home by myself after school back then. I seriously doubt I would be able to tell you my story, if I had been alone that day. I still live in Xenia and wouldn’t trade this town for any other.Task 10【原文】Undoubtedly, Tibet is one of the harshest places for human existence. It is cool in summer but freezing cold in winter. In Lhasa, the mildest city temperature may exceed 29C in summer while plummeting to -16C in winter! Sun radiation is extremely strong in Tibet. The sunlight in Lhasa is so intense that the city is called Sunlight City. The thin air can neither block off nor retain heat so that the temperature extremes can be met in daytime and the same night respectively in Tibet. However it is not impossible to visit the holy snow land. April to October is the best time to visit Tibet, out of the coldest months, which are from December to February usually. The average temperature in north Tibet is subzero and winter arrives in October until the following May or June. July and August are the best time to visit the area, enjoying warm temperature, intense sunshine, beautiful scenery and festive events. May, June and September is the tourist season in east Tibet. In winter, roads are all blocked by heavy snow. Landslides and rock falls frequently occur, which will make travel difficult.。
高中英语必修三Unit-2课文及听力文本
3.必修三Unit2 COME AND EAT HERE (1) 到这里来用餐吧（1）Wang Peng sat in his empty restaurant feeling very frustrated. 王鹏坐在他那空荡荡的餐馆里，感到十分沮丧。
It had been a very strange morning. 这个上午真是怪得很。
Usually he got up early and prepared his menu of barbecued mutton kebabs,roast pork, stir-flied vegetables and fried rice. 通常他很早就起床准备他的菜肴----烤羊肉串、烤猪肉、炒菜和炒饭。
Then by lunchtime they would all be sold. 然后到午饭时分，这些菜都会卖完。
By now his restaurant ought to be full of people. But not today! 到了这个时候，他的餐馆本该宾客盈门的，但今天却不是！Why was that? What could have happened? 为什么会这样？发生了什么事？ He thought of his mutton, beef and bacon cooked in the hottest, finest oil. 他想起了他用滚烫的精制油烹制的羊肉、牛肉和腊肉。
His cola was sugary and cold, and his ice cream was made of milk, cream and delicious fruit. 他的可乐又甜又冷，冰激凌是用牛奶、奶油和美味的水果制成的。
"Nothing could be better," he thought. 他想：“再没有比这些更好吃的了。
听力教程二听力材料及答案unit1-unit2
大学听力教程2答案Unit 1Section One Tactics for ListeningPart 1 Phonetics-Stress, Intonation and Accent1.W e haven’t got any in dark blue.2.We can’t make it at nine tomorrow.3.My telephone number is not 65031609.4.I don’t like the black jumper.5.He won’t come by the 7:30 train.(The word or digit in bold has the most stress)Exercise:1. a2. b3. a4. b5. bPart2 Listening and Note-talkingDriving CarefullyDrive carefully and slowly when pedestrians are about, particularly in crowded shopping streets, when you see a bus stopped, or near a parked mobile shop. Watch out for pedestrians coming from behind parked or stopped vehicles, or from other places where you might not be able to see them.Three out of four pedestrians killed or seriously injured are either under fifteen or over sixty. The young and elderly may not judge speeds very well, and may step into the road when you do not expect them. Give them, and the infirm, or blind, or disabled people, plenty of time to cross the road.Drive slowly near schools, and look out for children getting on or off school buses. Stop when signalled to do so by a school crossing patrol showing a Stop-Children sign. Be careful near a parked ice-cream van—children are more interested in ice-cream then in traffic.When coming to a zebra crossing. be ready to slow down or stop to let people cross. You must give way once they have stepped onto a crossing. Signal to other drivers that you mean to slow down or stop. Give yourself more time to slow down or stop on wet or icy roads. Never overtake just before a zebra crossing.Exercise A:1.Drive carefully and slowly when pedestrians are about.2.Three out of four pedestrians killed are either under fifteen or over sixty.3.Be careful near a parked ice-cream van—children are more interested in ice-creamthan in traffic.4.When coming to a zebra crossing, be ready to slow down or stop to let peoplecross.5.You must give way once they have stepped onto a crossing.Exercise B:Driving CarefullyI. Look out for pedestriansA.Drive carefully at crowded shopping streets.B.Drive carefully near a bus stop.C.Drive carefully near a parked mobile shop.II. Look out for the young, the old and the disabledA.Three out of four pedestrians killed or seriously injured are either underfifteen or over sixty.B.The young and the elderly may not judge speeds very well.C.Give them, and the infirm, or blind, or disabled people, plenty of time tocross the road.III. Look out for childrenA.Stop at a Stop—Children signB.Drive slowly near a parked ice-cream vanIV. Coming to a zebra crossingA.Slow down or stop to let people cross.B.Signal to other drivers that you mean to slow down or stop.C.Never overtake just before a zebra crossing.Section Two Listening ComprehensionPart 1 DialoguesDialogue 1 Making ArrangementsMum: Hello.Tessa: Hi, Mum. It’s me. How are you?Mum: Oh, I’m fine, Tessa. I except you’re phoning to find out how thearrangements for your party are going?Tessa: Yes. That’s right. You know, it’s really good of you and Dad to make all the arrangements while I’m away. I really don’t know what I’d do without you! Mum: Oh, there is not that much to do really. In fact, your father and I are quite enjoying itTessa: Good. So how are thing going?Mum: Well, let’s see. I’ve already hired the hall, so that’s OK.Tessa: Have you found anyone to do the disco yet?Mum: No, not yet, dear.Tessa: Well, do you think you could do that soon, Mum? It might not be easy. What about the equipment?Mum: Well, we’re having the sound system and records delivered by a local company next week.Tessa: Good. That should be all right. What about the bar?Mum: That’s all under control. We’re having the drinks delivered next week.Tessa: Great! Have you organised the food? Are you cooking it?Mum: What, for 70 people? You must be joking! No, I think I’ll have it done by thecaterers* in the village.Tessa: You’ll do that soon, wo n’t you? They’ll need a bit of notice.Mum: Mmm. Of course. Now, I had the invitations printed last week. Thestationer’s did them, but I haven’t had time to send them yet…Tessa: Oh, Mum, but the party’s in ten days! Send them soon, will you, or we’llhave no guests!Mum: Yes, I’m sorry, dear. Look, I’ll phone everyone too. I’ve been so busy with allthe arrangements…Exercise:Done To be done Relevant informationThe place The hall has been hired.The disco To find someone to do it.The equipment The sound system and records will be deliveredby a local company next week.The bar The drinks will be delivered next week.The food To have it done by the caterers in the village. The invitations They are printed and will be sent soon.Dialogue 2 Fast Food SurveyA: Excuse me, do you mind answering a few questions?B: No.A: Um firstly, do you ever eat fast food.B: Yes, yes, I do.A: What kind of fast food do you normally eat?B: Oh, er you know, burgers, sandwiches, well sometimes like a pizza or, you know, kebabs*.A: Oh, right. And how often do you eat fast food? Every day, more than once a week or less than once a week?B: Er, well Monday to Friday when I’m working er, yeah every day, um but not…not usually at the weekends.A: And what time of day do you eat fast food?B: Well, at work as I said, you know at lunchtime, um you know, I sort of go outand get a burger or sandwich. Sometimes, you know, if, if I’m going out and I’ve no time to cook in the evenings then I’ll, I’ll send out for a pizza.A: Oh, right. Do you only eat it as a main meal or do you snack between meals?B: No, only as a main meal, you know lunch or, or in the evening.A: And what do you think of fast food? Which statements do you think are true?Um, either“It’s convenient”B: Oh, definitely. I mean, that’s sort of the main reason that I eat it.A: Right. How about “It tastes good”?B: Yeah. Um, I mean, not as good as food like in a, in a good restaurant, but it’s not bad.A: “It’s good for you”?B: No. Sort of eating quickly and standing up. It’s sort of bad for you. The food itself isn’t very good for you, you know there’s not enough greens, um you know, vegetables or salad.A: Mm. How about “It’s an expensive way of eating”? What do you think of that? B: Oh, yes it is, er but you’re paying for the convenience, you know the speed of it.Er, well, I certainly think that it’s cheaper than you know cooking your own food.A: Er, and what about lastly “It creates litter.”Do you think that’s true?B: Yes, yes, it does. Only I, I always put mine in a you know in a litter bin, but er unfortunately a lot of people don’t, um but in the packaging there is a lot of paper involved and plastic and sometimes polystyrene*.Exercise A:How often do you eat fast food?Every day Every weekdays At the weekends OccasionallyAt what time of the day do you eat fast food?Breakfast Lunch Dinner Between meals Exercise B:It is convenient and fast, thought it doesn’t taste as good as food in good a restaurant. However it is bad to one’s health because there are not enough vegetables. It is also quite an expensive way of eating, but you’re paying for the convenience. And it creates litter because in the packaging there is a lot of paper, plastic and sometimes polystyrene involved.Part 2 PassagesPassage 1 SnackIt’s 3:15 in the afternoon and half the office just stepped out* for a coffee break. Your eyelids are starting to close and 7-11 is just around the corner. A soda or a bag ofchips would be just the thing to perk you up*. So you, too, go out for an afternoon snack.Sometimes we eat simply because everyone else is doing it. Other times we eat when we feel tired, bored or depressed. Snacking for the wrong reasons can lead to overeating and unhealthy diet.Of course, there are times when our bodies really need extra energy. Here are four tips to keep your snacking on the right track.1. Know why you’re eating. Using food to change your feelings can be a dangerous habit. An order of French fries might distract* you from feeling sad for a while, but it’s only a temporary cure. Once the fries are gone, the problem is still there. If you’re feeling lonely, don’t reach into the refrigerator. Call a friend. If you’re feeling stressed, take a 10-minute walk.2. Find a healthy pick-me-up*. If you’re truly hungry, a healthy snack can give you the boost of energy you need. If you like fresh foods, bring a small bag of tomatoes or apples slices to work whit you. To tame your sweet tooth, try a handful of dried fruit. A serving of nuts can be a perfect pick-me-up. They have the right combination of nutrients to give you the energy you need. But wait until you’re hungry to find something to eat. Plan ahead and bring something healthy whit you.3. Eat just one serving. Don’t open up a whole box of crackers and start munching away. Instead, pull out just one serving and put away the box.4. Think of snacks as mini-meals. Eating small, healthy snack can keep you from stuffing yourself at the next meal. Instead of eating three big meals each day, split them into four or five mini-meals. You may actually eat less food overall.Use these tips to help you plan snacks ahead of time. The next time you have a snack attack, tame your hunger the healthy way.Exercise A:a soda or a bag of chips; a piece of cake; a sandwich; a small bag of tomatoes; a small bag of apple slices; a serving of nuts; a glass of low-fat-milk; a serving of crackers, etc.Exercise B:1. A2. D3. B4. C5. D6. B7. C8. A Exercise C:1. A soda or a bag of chips would be just the thing to perk you up.2. Using food to change your feeling can be a dangerous habit.3. If you’re feeling lonely, don’t reach into the refrigerator. Call a friend.4. A serving of nuts can be a perfect pick- me-up.5. Eating small, healthy snacks can keep you from stuffing yourself at the next meal.Passage 2 Tips to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Breakfast fills your “empty tank”to get you going after a long night without food. And it can help you do better in school. Easy-to-prepare breakfasts include cold cerealwith fruit and low-fat milk, whole-wheat toast with peanut butter, yogurt *with fruit, whole-grain waffles or even last night’s pizza!It’s easy to fit physical activities into your daily routine. Walk, bike or jog to see friends. Take a 10-minute activity break every hour while you read, do homework or watch TV. Climb stairs instead of taking an escalator or elevator. Try to do these things for a total of 30 minutes every day.Snacks are a great way to refuel. Choose snacks from different food groups—a glass of low-fat milk and a few graham* crackers, an apple or celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins*, or some dry cereal. If you eat smart at other meals, cookies, chips and candy are OK for occasional snacking.Vigorous work-outs*—when you’re breathing hard and sweating—help your heart pump better, give you more energy and help you look and feel best. Start with a warm-up that stretches your muscles. Include 20 minutes of aerobic activity, such as running, jogging, or dancing. Follow up with activities that help make you stronger such as push-ups or lifting weights. Then cool down with more stretching and deep breathing.Being active is much more fun with friends or family. Encourage others to join you and plan one special physical activity event, like a bike ride or hiking, with a group each week.You don’t have to gi ve up foods like hamburgers, French fries and ice cream to eat healthy. You just have to be smart about how often and how much of them you eat. Your body needs nutrients like protein*, carbohydrates*, fat and many different vitamins and minerals such as vitamins C and A, iron and calcium* from a variety of foods. Balancing food choices from the Food Guide Pyramid and checking out the Nutrition Facts panel on food labels will help you get all these nutrients.Eat more grains, fruits and vegetables. These foods give you carbohydrates for energy, plus vitamins, minerals and fiber. Besides, they taste good! Try breads such as whole-wheat, bagels* and pita*. Spaghetti and oatmeal are also in the grain group.Bananas, strawberries and melons are some great tasting fruits. Try vegetables raw, on a sandwich or salad.A healthy eating style is like a puzzle with many parts. Each part—or food—is different. Some foods may have more fat, sugar or salt while others may have more vitamins or fiber. There is a place for all these foods. What makes a diet good or bad is how foods fit together. Balancing your choices is important. Fit in a higher-fat food, like pepperoni* pizza, at dinner by choosing lower-fat foods at other meals. And don’t forget about moderation. If two pieces of pizza fill you up, you don’t need a third. Exercise A:People should eat natural foods which do not contain chemical additives and which have not been affected by chemical fertilizers widely used in farming today. Eat more grain fruits and vegetables.To keep fit, you should do regular physical exercise every day, such as running, jogging, dancing or riding a bike, etc.Exercise B:1. B2. C3. D4. A5. A6. D7. B8. D Exercise C:1. Breakfast fills your “empty tank”to get you going after a long night without food and it can help you do better in school.2. Walking, biking or jogging is easy to fit into your daily routine.3. You must be smart about how often and how much of them you eat.4. Grains, fruits and vegetables give you carbohydrates for energy, plus vitamins, minerals and fiber.5. To make a good diet you should fit foods together and balance your choices.Part 3 NewsNews Item 1In China the economy expanded at the rate of more than 9% between July and September. The government says China’s total output goods and services was 9.1% higher compared to the same period last year. The strong growth surprises most experts. They have expected expansion to slow earlier this year as the effects of disease SARS curbed* China’s transportation and travel industry. Experts now say they expect the economy to grow by 8.5% for all of this year. China has the world fastest growing major economy.Exercise A:This news item is about the rapid growth of China’s economy.Exercise B:1. F2. F3. F4. TNews Item 2World Trade Organization ministers are meeting in Montreal*, Canada. The trade ministers have been debating the issue of reducing import taxes and government aid for certain services, especially farming. Major agricultural exporters like the United States, Australia and Brazil want all import duties cut to an average of 25%. Importers such as the European Unions, Japan and some developing countries say import taxes should be cut by some reasonable percentage based on the country. The United States and European Unions are under pressure to reach a farming agreement that other WTO members can support. The WTO is also divided on the issue of providing necessary drugs to poor countries.Exercise A:This news item is about a world trade organization meeting on reducing taxes and government aid for certain services.Exercise B:The trade ministers have been debating the issue of reducing import taxes andgovernment aid for certain services, especially farming. Major agricultural exporters like the United States, Australia and Brazil want all import duties cut to an average of 25%. Importers such as the European Unions, Japan and some developing countries say import taxes should be cut by some reasonable percentage based on the country.News Item 3United Nation’s secretary General Kofi Annan has sharply criticized wealthy countries for their trade policy. His statements were read in a letter to delegates Wednesday at the World Trade Organization meeting in Cankon, Mexico. In the letter Mr Annan urged wealthy countries to lower trade barriers* and to approve new ways to develop the world for all countries. He said the delegates decision could make difference between life and death for millions of people. The meeting brings together representatives from almost 150 countries. The WTO delegates are expected to discuss agricultural, trade and other issues. The delegates hope the talk will lead to a trade agreement by the end of 2004. Protestors have demonstrated around the world against the five-day meeting.Exercise A:This news item is about the WTO meeting being held in Mexico.Exercise B:Directions: Listen to the news item again and answer the questions.1. What has Mr Kofi Annan sharply criticized?Mr Kofi Annan has sharply criticized wealthy countries for their trade policy.2. What did Mr Annan urge in the letter to delegates of WTO meeting?In the letter Mr Annan urged wealthy countries to lower trade barriers and to approve new ways to develop the world for all countries.3. What are the WTO delegates expected to discuss?The WTO delegates are expected to discuss agricultural, trade and other issues. 4. What do the delegates hope?The delegates hope the talk will lead to a trade agreement by the end of 2004.5. Are there any people who are against the meeting?Yes, protestors have demonstrated around the world against the five-day meeting.Section Three Oral WorkHow long can anyone live in Germany without a purchase of either a cold stein *of beer or a clock? It didn’t take long for the beer, but my search for just the right clock took a few years.In my search I found a cuckoo clock, an old French Tic-Tac clock, and a gold time piece giving the precise time anywhere in the world. Than came the grandmother clock with the lovely crystal panes*—but still no chiming grandfather clock.Suddenly I received a phone call from a friend. She knew a man whose mother had to move out of her home and furniture was being sold. She asked whether I was interested in a very old clock.I made the trip into the countryside and found a small German home with lovely flower gardens.The family greeted me as a long-lost friend. We had coffee and apple cakes and then we headed for the attic.I knew the minute I saw him—the old grandfather. Surely he would be expensive!I said, “Yes!”We returned to our coffee and I asked the big question. “How much?”I paid 45 German Marks in cash, one large can of peaches, a pound of coffee, anda box of Lipton Tea.Section Four Supplementary ExercisesAn estimated 135 million people have low vision.40 to 50 million others cannot see at all. Healthy experts warm that the number of blind people will increase sharply as the world population grows, and grows older. They say the number of blind people could almost double by 2020.Yet the World Healthy Organization says that in eight out of ten cases, blindness can be cured or avoided. October the ninth was World Sight Day. A campaign called vision 2020 released* materials to help government and health workers develop national plans to prevent blindness.Vision 2020 is a joint effort of the WHO and International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. The goal is to end prevention blindness by 2020. The campaign targets four main causes.Cataracts cause the lens of the eye to become cloudy. In most of Africa and Asia, cataracts cause at least half the cases of blindness that can be cured. A simple operation can remove cataracts*.Trachoma* is an infectious disease spread person-to-person and by insects. Trachoma causes about 15 percent of all cases of blindness. Most of the cases are in Africa. The disease can be treated with antibiotic medicines and an operation to correct the damage.The disease known as river blindness is also found mostly in Africa. Flies spread the infection. A yearly treatment of the drug Mectizan can control the disease.Finally, a lack of vitamin A as a result of poor nutrition is the leading cause of preventable blindness in children.Vision 2020 says that every five seconds another person in the world goes blind. Most blind people live in developing, nations. India has at least nine million. About six million are in China, and seven million in Africa. Officials estimate that the world economy loses about 28,000 million dollars each year from curable blindness.A resolution passed by the World Health Assembly in May urges all governments to develop national plans to prevent blindness.Exercise A:1. The world Sight Day is on October the ninth.2. The World Health Organization says in eight out of ten cases, blindness can becured or avoided.3. A campaign called Vision 2020 aims at the prevention of blindness.4. The blindness that can be cured or avoided mostly occurs in developing nations. Exercise B:1. Name: CataractsTreatment: A simple operation can remove cataracts.2. Name: TrachomaTreatment: Antibiotic medicines and an operation can correct the damage.3. Name: River blindnessTreatment: The drug Mectizan can control the disease.4. Malnutrition leads to a lack of vitamin A.Treatment: Food and medicine with ample vitamin A can cure the disease. Exercise C:Your opinionDirections: Listen to the passage again and give your opinion on the following topics. “Most blind people live in developing nations. About six million are in China.”1. What part of area in China do you think most blind people live?2. What suggestions could you put forward to prevent blindness?Unit 2Section One Tactics for ListeningPart 1 Phonetics-Stress, Intonation and Accent1. A: My brother is an accountant. He builds bridges.B: But engineers (↘) build bridges (↗).2. A: When are you going to New York? ;B: I' m flying ( ↗) at ten o'clock ( ↘).3.A: How long have you been able to speak French?B: I've been learning French (↗) for six years (↘),4.A: When did you last see Mike?B: Tuesday (↘) was the last time I saw him (↗).5.A: Do I turn it on with this switch?B: Press the red one (↘) not the black one (↗).Exercise:1.a2.b3.b4.a5.aPart2 Listening and Note-takingRalph NaderRalph Nader is a man of few possessions. He owns very little and lives in a small apartment. He doesn't have a car or a TV set. He doesn't have many clothes and he doesn't care about money when he makes a lot of money, he gives it away. He doesn't smoke and he works from six in the morning until late at night, seven days a week: he is paying back to America his debt as a citizen.When he went to parties as a young man, people complained that all he talked about was the dangers of cars, and how bad car design caused the deaths of so many people each year. After he graduated from Harvard, he published an article entitled "Unsafe at Any Speed," which was about a car called Corvair. Later, he made a big attack on the car industry and showed how many deaths in car accidents were because of badly-made cars. He said new laws were needed to make cars safer. In 1966, because of Nader's work, a law was passed to make car safer.After this success, Nader became interested in something very different. This was the quality of meat and the amount of meat that is put into foods like sausages and hamburgers. A year later, in 1967, again because of Nader's work, a law was passed to ensure that products like sausages and hamburgers contained the right amount of meat. In 1968, three more laws were passed because of Nader's efforts. The first was to ensure the safety of gas pipelines -- these are the pipes that take gas across the country from one town to another. The second was to protect people from radiation --that is, the dangerous radiation which may leak from nuclear sources. The third was to ensure the proper standard of poultry -- that is, the chicken and turkey meat.Ralph Nader, now one of the most influential people in the United States, has set a wonderful example of what determined men and women can do to improve the quality of life in their country.Exercise A:1. Ralph Nader is a man of few p ossessions.2. He is paying back to America his debt as a citizen.3. He said new laws were needed to make cars safer.4. A law was passed to ensure that products like sausages and hamburgers contained the right amount of meat.5. Ralph Nader has set a wonderful example of what determined men and women can do to improve the quality of life in their country.Exercise B:Ralph NaderI.Ralph Nader, a man of few possessionsA. He owns very little and lives in a small apartment.B. He doesn't have a car or a TV set.C. He doesn't have many clothes.D. He doesn't care about money.II. His early efforts to make car saferA.He talked about the dangers of car, and how bad car design caused the deaths ofso many people each year at parties.B.After he graduated from Harvard, he published an article entitled "Unsafe at Anyspeed.ter, he made a big attack on the car industry and showed how many deaths incar accidents were because of badly-made cars.D. In 1966, because of Nader's work, a law was passed to make car safer.IIIHis interests in something very differentA. The quality of meat and the amount of meat that is put into foods like sausagesand hamburgersB. In 1968, three more laws were passed because of Nader's efforts.a. The first was to ensure the safety of gas pipelines.b. The second was to protect people from radiation.c. The third was to ensure the proper standard of poultry.IV. Ralph Nader. one of the most influential people in the United StatesA. He has set a wonderful example of what determined men and women can do to improve the quality of life in their country.Section Two Listening ComprehensionPart 1 DialoguesDialogue 1Give Them Time to Get to Know YouFather: Well, whose fault do you think it is, then?Daughter: I don't know.Father: It couldn't be yours?Daughter: What? That I feel lonely because I haven't any friends there?Father: No, that you haven't got any friends.Daughter: But I've told you! They're not very friendly there. They never talkto me! They just leave me alone.Father: But why?Daughter: How should I know?Father: Isn't it possible it's because you're not very friendly towards them?Daughter: What do you mean?Father: Have you talked to them? Have you tried to make conversation?Daughter: I've told you! They're not interested in talking to me.Father: How do you know?Daughter: Because ... for example ... at lunch time, they all sit together in v groups!Father: Yes, but why don't you sit with one of the groups?Daughter: Don't be silly. I couldn't. It would be awful!Facher: why?Daughter: It just would. That's all.Father: How do you know?Daughter: I just do!Father: Well, you'll never make friends if you don't try, will you? I mean, you've got to meet them, too, at least half way.Daughter: It just wouldn't work!Father: You know what I think. I think you're just saying that because you're impatient.Daughter: Impatient? Me?Father: Yes, impatient. You always have been, ever since you were a child.If you don't get what you want immediately, you get depressed andyou give up too easily!Daughter: Look, if you came with me some morning, you'd understand ... Father: You've only been there for four weeks. These things take time. Daughter: I know, but I still feel ...Father: Listen, give them time to get to know you ... and give yourself time get to know them, and things will change. Believe me!1.T2.T3.F4.T5.T6.TDialogue 2 GesturesNumber 1Woman: You know, a "nod" -- moving your head up and down -- means “yes” in most places,but not everywhere. Did you know that inGreece a nod means "no"?Man: It means "no" in Greece? I'm surprised.Number 2Man: I didn't know "raised eyebrows" means "yes" in Tonga. It means something very different in Peru.Woman: Yeah? What does it mean there?Man: Money. "Raised eyebrows" is a gesture for money in Peru. Woman: Hmm.Number 3Woman: Um, Alberto, you said that "tapping your head" means "I'm thinking" in Argentina.Man: That's right.Woman: You'd better be careful about using that gesture here in Canada. It means someone is crazy.Man: Oh, it means "crazy" in Canada? I didn't know that. I'll be careful.。
七年级英语下Unit2听力习题及听力原文
一、听力测试（本大题共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）第一节：听句子，选择与你所听到的句子内容相符的图画。
每个句子读两遍。
第二节：听句子，选择恰当的答语。
每个句子读两遍。
( )6. A. It’s far from here. B.Sorry, I am new here. C. No, there is.( )7. A It’s next to the library. B.Turn left on First Avenue.C. Take a walk through the park.( )8. A.Sorry, I am too busy now. B. It’s very easy. C. Of course.( )9. A.I can’t see anything. B. There are some cards on it.C. Is that your cards?( )10. A. You’re welcome. B. Sure. C. Thank you.第三节：对话理解听对话，选择正确答案。
每组对话读两遍。
( )11. Where is the park?A.It’s across from the supermarket.B.It’s across from the post office.C.It’s next to the post office.( )12.Where is the restaurant?A.It’s near their home.B.It’s far away from their school.C.It’s near their school.( )13. How should(应该) the girl go to the airport?A.By bus.B. By taxi.C. By train.( )14. What does Mr. Brown’s new house look like?A.It is a great house with a beautiful garden.B.It is a great house with a small garden.C.It is a small house with a big garden.( )15. What does the man mean(意思是)?A.The city is very new.B. He doesn’t want to help the woman.C.He doesn’t know the way, eith er.(也)第四节：短文理解听短文，选择正确答案。
UNIT 2 听力单独测试AB卷
UNIT 2 听力单独测试AB卷听力仿真检测A卷第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1．Where might Mr Brown go?A．To a theatre.B．To a bookshop.C．To a library.2．How many lessons will the man have to review at the weekend?A．3. B．12. C．15.3．Where are the two speakers?A．In a shop.B．In a restaurant.C．In a supermarket.4．What are the speakers discussing?A．Taking a class together.B．Getting enough courses.C．Signing up for a club.5．What does the woman want to do?A．Have a cup of coffee.B．Get up early.C．Go home.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Why does the man plan to go to Australia?A．Because he wants to study there.B．Because he wants to do business.C．Because he wants to have a holiday.7．What should the man do?A．Answer some questions.B．Fill in a form.C．Have a test.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
新通用大学英语综合教程第三册听力Unit-2
新通用大学英语综合教程第三册听力原文Unit 2Lesson 1Part 1 Making an AppointmentGuest: I need to see a dentist as soon as possible. I think it’s an emergency. I was wondering if youmight be able to recommend someone who speaks English.Clerk: Actually, there’s one not fa r from here. Would you like me to make an appointment for you? Dentist: So I hear you’re from overseas.Patient: Yes. From Venezuela. Thanks for fitting me in. This tooth is killing me.Dentist: Luckily, I had a cancellation. Glad to be of help.Patient: I really appreciate it. Thought I’d better see someone right away.Dentist: Well, let’s have a look.Part 2 Describing Symptoms at a Doctor’s OfficeConversation 1M: What seems to be the problem today, Mrs. Gilles?F: Well, I’ve been feeling pretty dizzy for the last few days. I have to lie down all the time. I feel really weak and I have so little energy —I can’t even make myself lunch or dinner.M: I’m sorry to hear that.F: And I can hardly walk up stairs. I’m so short of breath whenever I try.M: Any pain?F: Funny you should ask. I have pain in my shoulder, too.Conversation 2 [F = Chinese]F: Is there anything bothering you today, Mr. Baker?M: Well, when I woke up this morning I felt terrible. I had this pain in the back of my neck, and I thought I’d better get in to see the doctor right away.F: Have you been coughing?M: A lot, actually. I’ve had a bad cold for over a week now.F: That might explain the pain you’ve been feeling in your neck. I’m going to give you something for that cold.Conversation 3 [M = Australian]M: The doctor will be right with you, Ms. Rice. Have you not been feeling well?F: Not great, actually. And I’ve been sneezing like crazy.M: Oh, that’s too bad.F: Anyway, today my back is killing me. So I thought, that’s it, I’d bet ter come in.M: Come. I’ll take you in to see the doctor.Conversation 4F: You’re here to see Dr. Fox?M: Yes, I am. I’ve been really sick.F: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. Have you been nauseous?M: Oh yeah.F: Any vomiting?M: Yes. I’m afraid I’ve been th rowing up everything I eat.F: Any dizziness?M: Not really. Just nauseousness.F: Well, Dr. Fox will be with you in a moment.Conversation 5M: You’re Ms. Pearlman?F: Yes, I am.M: The doctor will be with you soon. Can I ask you a few questions?F: OK.M: What brings you in today?F: Well, I’ve been wheezing a lot since yesterday. I don’t know what’s wrong. It’s really annoying.M: Are you allergic to anything?F: Not that I can think of.M: Any other symptoms?F: Not really.Conversation 6F: Mr. Rashid?M: That’s me.F: Hello, Mr. Rashid. The doctor will see you in just a moment. Are you in a lot of pain?M: Well, my hip has been bothering me a lot for the past two days. It hurts all the time.F: Hmm. Did you fall or have an accident?M: Not that I can remember.F: Any pain anywhere else? In your knees? Your elbows?M: No.Part 3 Talk about MedicationsConversation 1 [M = Korean, F = Turkish]M: Ms. Ramazan? I’m Dr. Kim. I understand you’re a long way from home.F: That’s right. I’m here on business. Fro m Turkey.M: But you’re not feeling well?F: It’s my back. It’s really been killing me for several days now.M: Are you taking anything?F: Just some painkillers. But they’re really not helping.M: Let me give you a prescription for Percotrol. It’s a very effective painkiller. I think you might find it very helpful.F: Does it have any side effects?M: Very rarely. In some people it causes nausea or vomiting. But I really don’t think you’ll have to worry. Call me if you feel at all nauseous, OK?F: Thanks.M: The dosage is one tablet in the morning, one in the evening, during meals. You’ll see a full set of instructions when you pick up your prescription downstairs.F: Thank you, Dr. Kim.Conversation 2 [M = Japanese, F= Mexican]M: Lucy Fernandez? I’m Dr. H irano.F: Thanks so much for fitting me in.M: My pleasure. Where are you from?F: Mexico. I’m here on business.M: You’re a long way from home! What can I do for you today?F: Well, I’ve got a splitting headache, and I’ve been kind of nauseous since Monda y.M: You must feel terrible. Are you currently taking any medication?F: I’ve been taking an antacid and a painkiller.M: Are you allergic to any medications?F: I think I might be allergic to penicillin. But I’m not sure.M: Well, that’s OK. Keep taking the painkiller for that headache. But you can stop taking the antacid. I’m going to give you a prescription for your nausea. Take it twice a day.F: Will there be any side effects?M: It might make you a little tired during the day. But chances are you’ll be fine. Call me if you don’t feel better.Conversation 3 [M = Chinese]M: Dr. Benson? Hi, I’m Mark Goh.F: Hello, Mr. Goh. I hear you’re not from around here.M: Right. I’m visiting from Hong Kong for a few weeks.F: You’ve come a long way to see a doctor! Well, what can I do for you today?M: My eyes have been really red for about a week now.F: Have you been using any medication?M: Well I got some eye drops at the drugstore, but they aren’t helping.F: For your condition, I think you might want somethin g stronger. I’m going to give you a prescription for an eye ointment. Use it twice a day, and wash your eyes several times a day.M: OK.F: It’s a strong medication, but there aren’t any side effects you need to worry about. If you keep your eyes clean, the ointment should do the trick.M: Thanks.F: Will you still be here next week? I’d like you to come back to see me.M: Yes, I’ll still be here.F: Good. You can make an appointment at the front desk on your way out.M: Thanks, Doctor.Part 4 Disease and TreatmentPassage 1 Parkinson’s DiseaseParkinson’s disease is a progressively disabling disease marked by trembling and increasing stiffnessof the muscles. The onset of this disease is gradual, which makes it difficult to diagnose in its early stage. Trembling usually begins in one or both hands; eventually the thumb and forefinger may show a rapid repetitive movement. In addition to muscular rigidity, other symptoms include slow body movement, poor coordination, and unbalance. A shortening of muscles along the front of the neck tends to bend the head andspine forward, while the lack of animation in the face creates a mask like expression. As these symptoms worsen, chronic fatigue, mental confusion, and speech impairment may develop and the person withPa rkinson’s may find it impossible to walk unassistedly.Passage 2 Laughter Is the Best MedicineThere’s a saying in English, “Laughter is the best medicine.〞 Now studies suggest that this sayingmight really be true.Everyone knows that stress is bad for your health. It can give you headaches. It can cause heart attacks and other serious medical problems. When we laugh, our stress is reduced. Then the body is able to fight disease better.People who laugh a lot have lower blood pressure than the average person. When a person laughs, hisor her blood pressure goes down. When this happens, breathing becomes deeper, sending more oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. Also, laughter pushes out more air from the lungs than it takes in, which helps to clean out the lungs.Laughter is good exercise, too! Some doctors have estimated that a person can burn as many calories by laughing as by riding an exercise bike for several minutes.Laughter can even help improve your memory. When you laugh, your muscles relax and psychological stress is reduced. This keeps the brain alert and allows you to remember more information.Some doctors are beginning to prescribe laughter along with certain medications and a healthy diet. It’s easy to include laughter in your daily schedule. Just read something humorous or watch a funny video. And who knows — it might save your life!Passage 3 Race and DiseaseResearchers have found more evidence that suggests a relationship between race and rates of lungcancer among smokers. A new study shows that black people and native Hawaiians are more likely to develop lung cancer from smoking. It compared their risk to whites, Japanese-Americans and Latinos. The study, however, found almost no racial or ethnic differences among the heaviest smokers. Thesewere people who smoked more than thirty cigarettes each day.Other comparisons have shown that black people are more likely than whites to get lung cancer from smoking. But the scientists say few studies have compared the risks among native Hawaiians, Asians and Latinos.Researchers at the University of Southern California and the University of Hawaii did the new study.The New England Journal of Medicine published the findings.The eight-year study involved more than one hundred and eighty thousand people. They provideddetails about their tobacco use and their diet as well as other information. They included current and former smokers and people who never smoked. Almost two thousand people in the study developed lung cancer. Researchers say genetics might help explain the racial and ethnic differences. There could be differencesin how people’s bodies react to smoke. But environmental influences, including the way people smoke, could also make a difference.Last June, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved a drug designed to treat heartfailure in black patients. The name is BiDil. The agency called it “a step toward the promise of personalizedmedicine.〞Lesson 2Part 1 Seeing a DoctorExample: A: Nikki, what’s wrong?B: My head i s killing me. I keep taking medicine, but it doesn’t help.A: You must feel terrible! You should go to the doctor.1. A: Hello, I’m Jessica Banks. I have a 2:00 appointment.B: OK. And what brings you in to the office today?A: One of my fillings came out.B: Oh no! How did you lose a filling?A: I don’t know, but it really hurts!B: I’m sorry. The doctor will see you in just a minute.2 A: Hi, Susan.B: Hi, Jim. You look awful.A: Thanks.B: No, I mean, you must feel terrible. Do you have a cold?A: No, I don’t. It’s my allergies. I forgot to take my allergy medication this morning. I can’t stop sneezing. The trees and flowers are making my eyes red and itchy. I’m going to take something right now.3 A: Is anything bothering you today, Mr. Kemper?B: No, Dr. Powell. I feel fine. I just came in to get my allergy shot.A: OK, I’ll give you the shot, and you’ll be out of here quickly.B: That’s great. Thanks.Part 2 Seeing a DentistScriptA: Thanks for fitting me in this morning. I needed to see someone right away.B: Glad to be of help. What’s the trouble?A: I think I broke a tooth.B: You must be in a lot of pain.A: Yeah, it’s really killing me.B: Well, let’s have a look. I might be able to fix it today.A: Will I need a prescription afterwards?B: Maybe. I might give you some painkillers.Part 3 Getting to Know Some Health MattersPassage 1 The Sleep Problems in AmericaA new report says an estimated 50 000 000 to 70 000 000 Americans have sleep problems. It says many more are suffering from lack of sleep.A group of sleep research organizations asked the Institute of Medicine to study the problem. The institute is part of America’s National Academy of Sciences. The study examined why we need sleep, the effects of sleep loss and other sleep disorders. A fourteen-member committee carried out the study. The Institute of Medicine reported their findings earlier this month.Harvey Colten of ColumbiaUniversity in New York City led the study. He says sleep disorders are not recognized enough by the general public and the medical community.The report says too few researchers are studying sleep disorders. It also says too few health care workers are trained to identify and treat the problem.The report says American businesses lose more than 100 000 000 dollars a year because of tired workers. Some employees are too tired to report for work. They have accidents or are less productive at work. Other costs included increased visits to doctors.The study found that twenty percent of injuries caused by serious car accidents are linked to sleepy drivers. Alcoholic drinks were not linked to the accidents. Other studies have linked poor sleep to an increasedrisk of health problems like heart disease, depression and unhealthy amounts of body fat. Researchers say the reason for this link is unclear.Many experts say a good amount of sleep is as important to health as diet and exercise. They say most people need seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Less than that can interfere with mental and physical abilities. It can lead to more serious problems, including severe sleeplessness. People with this condition temporarily stop breathing while they sleep.Researchers involved in the study are suggesting a number of steps to help prevent sleep disorders.They suggest a campaign to inform the public about the problem. They want increased education and trainingamong health care workers. And they are calling for new technology to identify and cure sleep problems. Passage 2 The Chronic DiseaseChronic diseases are the leading cause of death in the world. Yet health experts say these conditions are often the most preventable. Chronic diseases include heart disease, stroke, cancer and lung disorders.The World Health Organization says chronic diseases lead to about 17 000 000 early deaths each year. The United Nations agency expects more than 380 000 000 people to die of chronic diseases by the year 2015.It says about 80% of the deaths will happen in developing nations.The W.H.O. says chronic diseases now cause two-thirds of all deaths in the Asia-Pacific area. In ten years it could be almost three-fourths. People are getting sick in their most economically productive years. In fact, experts say chronic diseases are killing more middle-aged people in poorer countries than in wealthierones.The W.H.O. estimates that chronic diseases will cost China alone more than 5 000 000 000 dollars in the next ten years. That estimate represents the costs of medical treatment and lost productivity. Russia and India are also expected to face huge economic losses. It says deaths from chronic diseases have increased largely as the result of economic gains in many countries.Health officials say as many as 80% of deaths from chronic diseases could be prevented. They say an important tool for governments is to restrict the marketing of alcohol and tobacco to young people. Also, more programs are needed to urge healthy eating and more physical activity.U.N. officials aim through international action to reduce chronic-disease deaths by 2% each year through 2015. They say meeting that target could save 36 000 000 lives. That includes 25 000 000 inAsia and the Pacific.Passage 3 Anesthesia in OperationAnesthesia is used during operations and other medical procedures to block pain signals from traveling through the nervous system. The kind of anesthesia that patients receive depends on their condition and the kind of procedure they need.Local anesthesia is used to make a small area of the body lose feeling. Usually, local anesthesia is for minor procedures, like fixing a tooth or closing a wound. The person remains fully awake.General anesthesia makes a person fall asleep. This is known as being “put under〞. The drugs are injected into the blood or breathed as gas. General anesthesia also blocks memory.People are not supposed to remember an operation when they wake up. In rare cases, they do. TheMayo Clinic says patients may have a sense of their surroundings during about one-fifth of one percent of all operations. It says they generally do not feel pain, but may wish to talk to a mental health provider if the memories trouble them.An anesthesiologist is a doctor specially trained to give anesthesia. During an operation, the anesthesiologist will observe the patient’s heart rate, blood pressure and amount of oxygen in the blood. A breathing tube may be put into the person’s windpipe to aid breathing.There are, of course, risks to anesthesia. People can have different reactions to the drugs. Mistakes can happen. But medical experts say the safety of anesthesia has greatly improved.。
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新通用大学英语综合教程第三册听力原文Un it 2Lesson 1Part 1 Making an AppointmentGuest: I need to see a dentist as soon as possible. I think it might be able to recomme nd some one who speaks En glish.Clerk: Actually, there s omfermdlhfeaie. Would you like me to make an appo in tme nt foryou? Den tist: So I hear you 're from overseas.Patient: Yes. From Venezuela. Thanks for fitting me in. This tooth is killing me.Dentist: Luckily, I had a cancellation. Glad to be of help.Patie nt: I really appreciate it. Thought I' d better see some one right away. Dentist: Well, let ' s have a look.Part 2 Describing Symptoms at a DoctorConv ersatio n 1weak and I have so little energy —— I can ' t even make myself lunch or dinner.M: I m sorry to hear that.F: And I can hardly walk up stairs. I M: Any pai n?F: Funny you should ask. I have pain in my shoulder, too.Conv ersatio n 2 [F = Chin ese]F: Is there anything bothering you today, Mr. Baker?M: Well, when I woke up this morning I felt terrible. I had this pain in the back of my neck, and I thought I 'd better get in to see the doctor right away.F: Have you bee n coughi ng?M: A lot, actually. I ' ve had a bad cold for over a week now.F: That might explain the pain you ' ve been feeling in your neck. I ' m going to give you something forthat cold.Conv ersatio n 3 [M = Australia n]M: The doctor will be right with you, Ms. Rice. Have you not been feeling well?F: Not great, actually. And I' ve been sneezing like crazy. M: Oh, that ' s too bad.F: Any way, today my back is killi ng me. So I thought, thatter com e is n.it, I ' d bet M: Come. I ' ll take you in to see the doctor.Conv ersatio n 4F: You ' re here to see Dr. Fox?M: Yes, I am. I ' ve been really sick.F: Oh, I ' m sorry to hear that. Have you been nauseous?M: Oh yeah.F: Any vomiti ng?M: Yes. I ' m afraid I ' veovkenagnitho everything I eat.F: Any dizz in ess?M: Not really. Just n auseous ness.F: Well, Dr. Fox will be with you in a moment.Conv ersatio n 5M: You ' re Ms. Pearlman?F: Yes, I am.M: The doctor will be with you soon. Can I ask you a few questio ns?s an emerge ncy. I was won deri ng if you s Office F: Well, I ve bee n feeli ng pretty d m so short of breath whenever I try.F: OK.M: What brings you in today?F: Well, I ' ve bee n wheez ing a lot si nee yesterday. I don ' t know what ' s wron g. It ' s really annoying.M: Are you allergic to any thi ng?F: Not that I can think of.M: Any other symptoms?F: Not really.Conv ersatio n 6F: Mr. Rashid?M: That ' me.F: Hello, Mr. Rashid. The doctor will see you in just a moment. Are you in a lot of pain?M: Well, my hip has been bothering me a lot for the past two days. It hurts all the time.F: Hmm. Did you fall or have an accide nt?M: Not that I can remember.F: Any pain any where else? In your kn ees? Your elbows?M: No.Part 3 Talk about MedicationsConv ersatio n 1 [M = Korea n, F = Turkish]M: Ms. Ramaza n? I ' m Dr. Kim. I un dersta nd you ' r e a long way from home.F: That 's right. I 'm here on b usrheisuakeFoM: But you ' r e not feeli ng well?F: It 's my back. It 's really bee n killi ng me for several days now. M:Are you tak ing anything?F: Just some pain killers. But they ' r e really not help ing.M: Let me give you a prescripti on for Percotrol. It effective paisnkaMberry th ink you might find itvery helpful.F: Does it have any side effects?M: Very rarely. I n some people it causes n ausea or vomit ing. But I really don 'tthi nk you ' have to Call me if you feel at all n auseous, OK?F: Than ks.M: The dosage is one tablet in the morning, one in the eve ning, duri ng meals. You ' see a full set of in structi ons whe n you pick up your prescripti on dow nstairs.F: Tha nk you, Dr. Kim.Conv ersati on 2 [M = Japa nese, F= Mexica n]M: Lucy Fernandez? I ' m Dan oHF: Thanks so much for fitting me in.M: My pleasure. Where are you from? F:Mexico. I 'm here on bus in ess.M: You 're a long way from home! What can I do for you today?F: Well, I 've got a splitting headache, and I 've been kind of na usye.ous since MondaM: You must feel terrible. Are you curre ntly tak ing any medicati on?F: I 'e bee n tak ing an an tacid and a pain killer.M: Are you allergic to any medicati ons?F: I think I might be allergic to peni cilli n. But I ' m not sure.M: Well, that ' s OK. Keep tak ing the pain killer for that headache. But you can stop tak ing the an tacid. Igoing to give you a prescription for your nausea. Take it twice a day.F: Will there be any side effects?M: It might make you a little tired duri ng the day. But cha nces are you ' be fine. Call me if you don better.Conv ersatio n 3 [M = Chin ese]M: Dr. Be nson? Hi, I 'm Mark Goh.F: Hello, Mr. Goh. I hear you ' re not from around here.M: Right. I ' m visit ing from Hong Kong for a few weeks.F: You 'e come a long way to see a docto! rWell, what can I do for you today?M: My eyes have bee n really red for about a week now.F: Have you bee n using any medicati on?M: Well I got some eye drops at the drugstore, but they aren 'help ing.F: For your con diti on, I thi nk you might want somethi n g stron ger. I ' m going to give you a prescripti onfor an eye ointment. Use it twice a day, and wash your eyes several times a day.M: OK.F: It ' a str ong medicatio n, but there aren 'a ny side effects you n eed to worry about. If you keep youreyes clea n, the oin tme nt should do the trick.M: Tha nks.F: Will you still be here n ext week? I ' like you to come back to see me.M: Yes, I ' still be here.F: Good. You can make an appo in tme nt at the front desk on your way out.M: Thanks, Doctor.Part 4 Disease and TreatmentPassage 1 Parkinson ' DiseaseParkinson ' disease is a progressively disabli ng disease marked by trembli ng and in creas ing stiff ness of the muscles. The on set of this disease is gradual, which makes it difficult to diag nose in its early stage. Trembli ng usually beg ins in one or both han ds; eve ntually the thumb and forefi nger may show a rapid repetitive movement. In addition to muscular rigidity, other symptoms include slow body movement, poor coord in atio n, and un bala nee. A shorte ning of muscles along the front of the n eck tends to bend the head andspine forward, while the lack of animation in the face creates a mask like expression. As these symptoms worse n, chronic fatigue, men tal con fusi on, and speech impairme nt may develop and the pers on with Parki nson ' may find it impossible to walk un assistedly.Passage 2 Laughter Is the Best Medici neThere ' a saying in English, Laughter is the best medicine. ” Now studies suggest that this sayingmight really be true.Every one knows that stress is bad for your health. It can give you headaches. It can cause heart attacks and other serious medical problems. When we laugh, our stress is reduced. Then the body is able to fight disease better.People who laugh a lot have lower blood pressure tha n the average pers on. When a pers on laughs, his or her blood pressure goes dow n. Whe n this happe ns, breathi ng becomes deeper, sending more oxyge n and nutrients throughout the body. Also, laughter pushes out more air from the lungs than it takes in, which helps to clea n out the lun gs.Laughter is good exercise, too! Some doctors have estimated that a pers on can bur n as many calories by laughi ng as by riding an exercise bike for several minu tes.Laughter can eve n help improve your memory. When you laugh, your muscles relax and psychological stress is reduced. This keeps the brain alert and allows you to remember more information.Some doctors are beg inning to prescribe laughter along with certa in medicati ons and a healthy diet. It easy to in clude laughter in your daily schedule. Just read somethi ng humorous or watch a funny video. And who knows —it might save your life!Passage 3 Race and DiseaseResearchers have found more evide nee that suggests a relatio nship betwee n race and rates of lung can cer among smokers. A new study shows that black people and n ative Hawaiia ns are more likely to develop lung can cer from smok in g. It compared their risk to whites, Japa nese-America ns and Lat inos. The study, however, found almost no racial or eth nic differe nces among the heaviest smokers. These were people who smoked more tha n thirty cigarettes each day.Other comparisons have shown that black people are more likely than whites to get lung cancer from smok ing. But the scie ntists say few studies have compared the risks among n ative Hawaiia ns, Asia ns and Lati nos.Researchers at the Un iversity of Southern California and the Un iversity of Hawaii did the new study.The New England Journal of Medicine published the findings.The eight-year study invo Ived more tha n one hun dred and eighty thousa nd people. They provided details about their tobacco use and their diet as well as other information. They included current and former smokers and people who n ever smoked. Almost two thousa nd people in the study developed lung can cer. Researchers say gen etics might help explai n the racial and eth nic differe nces. There could be differe nces in how people ' bodies react to smoke. But en viro nmen tal in flue nces, in clud ing the way people smoke, could also make a differe nee.Last June, the Un ited States Food and Drug Adm ini strati on approved a drug desig ned to treat heartfailure in black patie nts. The n ame is BiDil. The age ncy called it a step toward the promise ofpers on alizedI ■■”medici ne.Lesson 2Part 1 Seeing a DoctorExample: A: Nikki, what ' wrong?B: My head i s killing me. I keep taking medicine, but it doesn 'help. A:You must feel terrible! You should go to the doctor.1. A: Hello, I 'm Jessica Ban ks. I have a 2:00 appo in tme nt. B:OK. And what brings you in to the office today?A: One of my fillings came out.B: Oh no! How did you lose a filli ng?A: I don 'k now, but it really hurts!B: I ' m sorry. The doctor will see you in just a minu te. 2A: Hi, Susa n.B: Hi, Jim. You look awful.A: Tha nks.B: No, I mean, you must feel terrible. Do you have a cold?A: No, I don't. It 's my allergies. I forgot to take my allergy medicati on this mornin g. I can 't stop The trees and flowers are making my eyes red and itchy. I 'm going to take somethi ng right now.3 A: Is any thi ng botheri ng you today, Mr. Kemper?B: No, Dr. Powell. I feel fin e. I just came in to get my allergy shot.A: OK, I ' give you the shot, and you ' be out of here quickly.B: That ' great. Tha nks.Part 2 Seeing a DentistScriptA: Thanks for fitti ng me in this mornin g. I n eeded to see some one right away.B: Glad to be of help. What ' the trouble?A: I think I broke a tooth.B: You must be in a lot of pain.A: Yeah, it ' really killing me.B: Well, let ' have a look. I might be able to fix it today. A:Will I n eed a prescripti on afterwards?B: Maybe. I might give you some pain killers.Part 3 Getting to Know Some Health MattersPassage 1 The Sleep Problems in AmericaA new report says an estimated 50 000 000 to 70 000 000 America ns have sleep problems. It says many more are suffering from lack of sleep.A group of sleep research orga ni zati ons asked the In stitute of Medic ine to study the problem. Thein stitute is part of America ' Nati onal Academy of Scie nces. The study exam ined why we n eed sleep, theeffects of sleep loss and other sleep disorders. A fourtee n-member committee carried out the study. TheIn stitute of Medici ne reported their findings earlier this mon th.Harvey Colte n of Columbia Uni versity in New York City led the study. He says sleep disorders are notrecog ni zed eno ugh by the gen eral public and the medical com muni ty.The report says too few researchers are study ing sleep disorders. It also says too few health care workersare trained to ide ntify and treat the problem.The report says America n bus in esses lose more tha n 100 000 000 dollars a year because of tired workers.Some employees are too tired to report for work. They have accide nts or are less productive at work. Other costs in cluded in creased visits to doctors.The study found that twenty perce nt of injuries caused by serious car accide nts are lin ked to sleepy drivers. Alcoholic drinks were not linked to the accidents. Other studies have linked poor sleep to an in creasedrisk of health problems like heart disease, depressi on and un healthy amounts of body fat. Researchers saythe reas on for this link is un clear.Many experts say a good amount of sleep is as importa nt to health as diet and exercise. They say most people n eed seve n to nine hours of sleep each ni ght. Less tha n that can in terfere with men tal and physical abilities. It can lead to more serious problems, including severe sleeplessness. People with this condition temporarily stop breathing while they sleep.Researchers invo Ived in the study are suggesti ng a nu mber of steps to help preve nt sleep disorders.They suggest a campaig n to inform the public about the problem. They want in creased educatio n andtrai ningamong health care workers. And they are calli ng for new tech no logy to ide ntify and cure sleep problems.Passage 2 The Chro nic DiseaseChronic diseases are the leadi ng cause of death in the world. Yet health experts say these con diti ons are often the most preventable. Chronic diseases include heart disease, stroke, cancer and lung disorders. The World Health Organization says chronic diseases lead to about 17 000 000 early deaths each year.The Un ited Nati ons age ncy expects more tha n 380 000 000 people to die of chronic diseases by the year2.It says about 80% of the deaths will happen in developing nations.The W.H.O. says chronic diseases now cause two-thirds of all deaths in the Asia-Pacific area. In ten years it could be almost three-fourths. People are getting sick in their most economically productive years.In fact, experts say chronic diseases are killi ng more middle-aged people in poorer coun tries tha n in wealthier on es.The W.H.O. estimates that chronic diseases will cost China alone more than 5 000 000 000 dollars in the n ext ten years. That estimate represe nts the costs of medical treatme nt and lost productivity. Russia and In dia are also expected to face huge econo mic losses. It says deaths from chronic diseases have in creased largely as the result of economic gains in many countries.Health officials say as many as 80% of deaths from chronic diseases could be prevented. They say an important tool for governments is to restrict the marketing of alcohol and tobacco to young people. Also, more programs are n eeded to urge healthy eat ing and more physical activity.U.N. officials aim through international action to reduce chronic-disease deaths by 2% each year through2015. They say meeting that target could save 36 000 000 lives. That includes 25 000 000 in Asia and the Pacific.Passage 3 An esthesia in Operati onAnesthesia is used during operations and other medical procedures to block pain signals from traveling through the nervous system. The kind of anesthesia that patients receive depends on their condition and the kind of procedure they n eed.Local anesthesia is used to make a small area of the body lose feeling. Usually, local anesthesia is for minor procedures, like fixing a tooth or closing a wound. The person remains fully awake.Gen eral an esthesia makes a pers on fall asleep. This is known as being put un der ”. The drugs areinjected into the blood or breathed as gas. General anesthesia also blocks memory.People are not supposed to remember an operati on whe n they wake up. I n rare cases, they do. TheMayo Clinic says patients may have a sense of their surroundings during about one-fifth of one percent of all operatio ns. It says they gen erally do not feel pain, but may wish to talk to a men tal health provider if the memories trouble them.An anesthesiologist is a doctor specially trained to give anesthesia. During an operation, theanesthesiologist will observe the patient ' heart rate, blood p rensteoLfeoeyTopbairnouhe blood. Abreathi ng tube may be put into the pers on ' win dpipe to aid breath ing.There are, of course, risks to anesthesia. People can have different reactions to the drugs. Mistakes can happe n. But medical experts say the safety of an esthesia has greatly improved.。
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第一部分听力(25分)
Ⅰ.听句子，选择准确图片。
每个句子读两遍。
(5分)
( )1. A. B.
C.
( )2. A. B. C.
( )3. A. B. C.
( )4. A. B. C.
( )5. A. B. C.
Ⅱ.听句子，选择准确答语。
每个句子读两遍。
(5分)
( )6. A. He’s my teacher. B. That’s right. C. She’s my mother. ( )7. A. No, it isn’t. B. No, they aren’t theirs. C. Yes, he is. ( )8. A. He is tall. B. He is fine. C. He is a teacher. ( )9. A. It’s long. B. It’s green. C. It’s hers. ( )10. A. Yes, you’re right. B. You’re welcome. C. No, she isn’t.
Ⅲ.听对话及问题，选择准确答案。
每组对话和问题读两遍。
(5分) ( )11. A. Lily’s. B. Lina’s. C. Lucy’s.
( )12. A. Yes, she does. B. No, she isn’t. C. No, she doesn’t. ( )13. A. Ann. B. Bill. C. Jane.
( )14. A. A blue coat. B. A green shirt. C. A brown T-shirt. ( )15. A. Small. B. No. C. Yes, they are. Ⅳ.听对话，判断下列句子的正(T)误(F)。
每组对话读两遍。
(5分) ( )16. Mary is the man’s friend.
( )17. Mike has a small nose.
( )18. Wei Hua is in Class Three.
( )19. The dress is white.
( )20. Jim’s mouth is small.
Ⅴ.听短文，选择准确答案。
短文读两遍。
(5分)
( )21. Li Lei is in Class ____, Grade ____.
A. One; One
B. Seven; Two
C. Two; Seven ( )22. Mr. White is ____.
A. Li Lei’s Chinese teacher
B. Li Lei’s English teacher
C. from the USA
( )23. Li Lei is in ____ High School.
A. No.12
B. No.15
C. No.14
( )24. Zhang Tao and Liu Yang are Li Lei’s ____.
A. friends
B. teachers
C. sisters
( )25. Zhang Tao is in ____.
A. a white T-shirt and blue pants
B. a brown shirt and blue pants
C. a blue shirt and white pants。