新世纪大学英语视听说听力原文
新世纪大学英语视听说第二册听力原文
新世纪大学英语视听说教程2的listening 原文Unit One, Book 2Listening 2 Just a few old keepsakesBoy: Hey, Grandma, what’s in this boxGrandma: Oh, nothing really… Just a few old keepsakes.B: KeepsakesG: Young man, you know what a keepsake is!B: No, I don’t. I really don’t.G: Well, it’s something you keep. It’s something that gives you a lot of memories.B: Oh. What’s thisG: Now don’t go just digging around in there! ... Hmmm, let’s see…. that’s my first diary.B: Can I….G: No, you can’t read it! It’s personal! I wrote about my first boyfriend in there. He became your grandfather!B: Oh, ok…. Well then, what’s that It has your picture in it.G: That’s my passport. Y ou can see, I traveled to Europe by ship.B: What’s that big bookG: My yearbook. It’s my high school book of memories.B: Class of 1961! Boy, that’s old!G: That’s about enough out of you, young man. I think it’s time we put this box away and…Listening 3 My first trip aloneAt the age of thirteen, I took my first trip alone. I went to visit my grandparents in Los Angeles. I felt very nervous about traveling so far, but my mother said, “Don’t worry. You’ll be fine.” I got on the airplane and talked for a long time to a very nice woman who sat next to me. My grandparents met me at the airport and took me to their home. I stayed there for two weeks, and I had so much fun with them! It was my first time in Los Angeles, and I saw lots of really interesting places. In the end, I didn’t want to go home!Listening 4Making memoriesA popular new hobby is scrapbooking---making beautiful books to holdspecial memories. Scrapbook pages can include photos, drawings, journal entries. It’s not hard to make a scrapbook that you will enjoy for many years. Here are the steps.1. Choose a theme for your scrapbook pages. Some examples: “School days,” “Family travel,” “Memories of my grandparents,”“Baby’s first year.”2. Select photos for each page. Two or three really good photos are better than ten so-so photos.3. Find other paper keepsakes to use with your photos. Look for old newspaper clippings, postcards, tickets, report cards, letters--- anything made of paper. Use your imagination!4. Design the pages. Put photos and keepsakes together on each page and move them around until you find a layout that you like.5. Glue your photos and keepsakes into place. Then decorate your pages with felt pens, paint, and stickers. Use your imagination!6. Label your pages. This is the most important step! Remember to write down the “5 Ws” of your photos: Who, What, Where, When, an d Why. This will make your scrapbook much more interesting and valuable in the future. Listening 5Yearbooks in the United StatesMost high schools in the United States publish a yearbook. The yearbook comes out once a year, usually in the spring. It is a record of the school year---- a “book of memories” for the students.Inside a yearbook is each student’s photo. The seniors are graduating soon, and their photos appear first. Next are the juniors. They are one year behind the seniors. Next come the sophomores, or second-year students. The last photos are the first-year students, the freshmen. The yearbook is not only about students. The teachers have photos, too.The yearbook also has photos and descriptions of sports teams, academic subjects, and extracurricular activities. These are activities students do after school, such as the chess club and Spanish club. There is even a yearbook club. Students in this club write, design, and take photos all year for the yearbook. At the end of the year, the book is printed.In the yearbook, some students receive special titles. The seniors vote and choose the “class clown”( a funny student), the “ most likely to succeed” ( a student everyone thinks will be successful), and the “best dressed” (astudent with a good fashion sense). There are also other awards and categories.Students typically sign each other’s yearbooks. This is especially important for the seniors, because they are graduating. Students write notes to each other, such as, “We had a lot of fun,” or “ I’ll never forget you.” They also write about all the fun and funny experiences they shared in school together.Unit 2, Book 2Listening 21Man: Where are you running to, PaulaWoman I have Connie’s wallet. I need to give it to her.M: Come on. I’ll help you.W: I don’t see Connie anywhere.M: Look! She’s over there. Standing at the bus stop.W: Oh yeah, I see her. Connie! Connie!M: She doesn’t see us.W: You’re right, It’s too noisy, and she’s talking to someone.2M: Well, here we are. This i s my mom’s house.W: It’s beautiful.M: Hey, Jen. Are you okayW: I’m just a little nervous. It’s my first time meeting your motherM: Come on. Don’t worry. Here she is now.W2: Hi, Tim!M: Hi, Mon. I’d like you to meet Jen.W2: Hi, Jen. It’s very nice to meet you.W: It’s nice to meet you, too. Mrs. Harris.3M: Hey, Anne. Where are you goingW: I’m going to the library to study.M: For what It’s only 7:00 a.m.!W: My final exams. They’re next week.M: Wow, well, good luck!W: Thanks!4.W: Bill, it’s late. Where’s the theaterM: Hmmm… I think it’s near here. W: Are you sure What street is this M: Uhm… I don’t know.W: Where’s the map I want to check.Listening 3 How are you doingPaula: So, Jane, what are you doing these daysJane: I’m working in an office. And I’m studying computer science in the evening.P: You’re really busy!J: 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.P: What about your brothers How are they doingJ: They’re doing great! Alex is helping our father in his business, and Adam is going to Pacific University.P: How nice!J: Paula, how about you How are you doing these daysP: I’m doing great, too. I’m working on a project about community safety. J: Community safetyP: Yeah. We’re planning a campaign against theft, fire, AIDS and drugs in our community.J: Oh, that sounds interesting!P: Yes, indeed it is interesting, and it is very important to the community. Listening 4 Travel Asia: Know before you go!Know before you go!In Bangladesh people 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. D on’t point with your foot---Bangladeshi people think feet are very dirty.Indonesians 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 in Indonesia.In 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 hand for gestures, but they love to smile a lot. They sometimes laugh when they feel nervous or embarrassed.People 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’t use your lef t hand.And don’t point at peop le with your finger. Use your hand to gesture towards them.Listening 5World greetingsIn 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 situations, people often exchange business cards. When you give a business card, give it with both hands. This is polite. Special note: In Japan, a smile 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. Unit 3,Listening 1 The Slow Food movementToday our lives are busier than they were 10 or 20 years ago. For some people, this is a problem. They think we should slow down and enjoy life. The Slow Food movement was started to celebrate and support the local food traditions of the world. Its members don’t like f ast food or instant foods because they think those foods are unhealthy.The Slow Food movement started in Europe, but now it is an international movement. There are more than 65,000 members in 45 countries. The Slow Food movement’s members think we need to slow down and appreciate delicious traditional foods. They also believe in protecting the environment. In addition, they believe in supporting local farmers and their products. Listening 3 Who eats whatAdam: I’m about 20 pounds overweight. I went on a diet. There’s only one problem: I just love buttery foods. Everyone says that I should eat less butter. It’s hard.Janet: I lived in Thailand for six months. It was really fun. I really like Thai food! It’s too spicy for some people, but not for me. I lov e the peppers. I came home a month ago. The food here tastes so bland--- I don’t like it anymore.Abby: My mother says that I have a “sweet tooth.” That means I like to eat sweet foods. Dessert is my favorite part of any meal. I like anything with chocolate in it!Minh: I’m training for a swimming competition. I have to eat healthy foods all the time. At first I didn’t like it, but now I do. I actually prefer healthy foods to sweet or buttery foods. And I feel better, too!Listening 4Hot, hotter, hottest! Surprising facts about chili peppers.1. Chili peppers are one of the oldest food crops in the world. Farmers grew the first chili peppers more than 9,000 years ago.2. The first chili peppers probably grew in Bolivia. From there, the plant spread through South America and the Caribbean. Christopher Columbus brought the first chili peppers to Europe.3. The heat in the chili comes from a chemical called capsaicin. Capsaicin has no smell or flavor, but it makes your mouth feel “hot.”4. Scientists believe that chili peppers are a very healthy food because they are rich in vitamins. Research shows that chilis do not damage the stomach, and Indian scientists discovered that eating chilis can help people lose weight.5. Indian food is well-known for using lots of chili peppers, but Thai food spicier. The average person in Thailand eats five grams of chili pepper everyday---the most in the world.6. The Aztec Indians of Mexico loved chili peppers so much that they gave them to their king as a gift.7. The hottest chili pepper in the world is the habanero. It is bright orange and grows in the Caribbean.8. There are chili sauce factories on every continent except Antarctica. Listening 5 The healthiest people in the worldIn many countries of the world, people are living longer than before. People have healthier lifestyles, and healthcare is better, too.Okinawa is an island off the coast of Japan. The people on Okinawa, the Okinawans, may have the longest lives and healthiest lifestyles in the world.Researchers did a study. They started their study by looking at city and town birth records from 1879. They didn’t expect to find many centenarians in the records. They were very surprised to find so many old and healthy people living in Okinawa. The United States, for example, has10 centenarians per 100, 1000 people. In Okinawa there are 34 centenarians per 100,100 people!What is the Okinawans’ secret First, they eat a healthy diet. They eat many fresh fruits and vegetables. They also eat fish often and drink a lot of water and green tea. But researchers think that the Okinawans have other healthy habits as well. They don’t do hard exercise such as weightlifting or jogging--- instead, they prefer relaxing activities like gardening and walking. Researchers say that older Okinawans also have a good attitude about aging. They sit quietly and relax their minds with deep breathing exercises. They also enjoy massage.Unit 4Listening 2 What’s your personal style1.Interviewer (Int): Hi, what’s your nameGio: Gio.Int: Hi, Gio, Where are you fromG: Milan, Italy.I: Welcome to New York, them!G: Thank you.I: Where are your clothes fromG: My brother. I’m always borrowing clothes.I: How would you describe your styleG: Casual, I guess. I’m not very innovative. I just wear the same thing all the time.2.I: Hi, there.Elena: Hi,I: Who are youE: I’m Elena.I: And where are you fromE: I’m from right here in New York.I: A hometown girl. And your clothes are from…E: A store in my neighborhood. There was a sale.I: Great! How would you describe your personal styleE: Retro. It’s fashionable now.I: It looks old-fashionable now. …in a good way, of course.3.I: Good evening. What is your nameV: Vicki.I: You look beautiful.V: Thank youI: That dress is very stylish.V: My mother gave it to me. It was tailor-made!I: Wonderful. Where are you from, Vicki!V: I’m from Hong Kong.I: How would you describe your personal sense of styleV: Classic, I suppose. I like to dress up.Listening 3 What should I do1A: I’m new in town and I’d like to make some friends. What should I doB: You ought to join a sports club.A: But I don’t like sports.B: You could look for friends on the Internet.2A: I don’t know what to wear to the party tonight. What should I wearB: You could wear your new jeans or your black pants.A: It’s a formal dress party.B: Oh, then you shouldn’t wear pants after all. You definitely ought to wear a dress.3A: I still don’t understand this grammar. What should I doB: You had better get some help or you will fail the test. It’s on Thursday. A: Maybe I could take the test on Friday. That would give me extra time. B: Well, you had better not delay. There’s not much time!Listening 4A--A sense of style1. I’m a salesclerk in a woman’s clothing store. My boss is great, but she has a very strict dress code. We have to wear long skirts, black shoes, no jewelry, and on and on. It’s really boring, so I’m planning to dye my hair red. What do you think2. I love my girlfriend, but she complains a lot about my clothes. She doesn’t want to go anywhere with me because I always wear old jeans and a T-shirt. I don’t care about looking like a fashion magazine. I just want to be comfortable! What’s your adviceB1. I’m a salesclerk in a woman’s clothing store. My boss is great, but she has a very strict dress code. We have to wear long skirts, black shoes, no jewelry, and on and on. It’s really boring, so I’m planning to dye my hair red. What do you thinkExpert’s opinion: Sorry, but I have to side with your employer. A business wants to have a particular look, so they tell you what to wear. If you want to show off your individual style, you had better do it in your free time.2. I love my girlfriend, but she complains a lot about my clothes. She doesn’t want to go anywh ere with me because I always wear old jeans and a T-shirt. I don’t care about looking like a fashion magazine. I justwant to be comfortable! What’s your adviceExpert’s opinion: I think you ought to have a serious talk with your girlfriend and explain how you feel. We all have our own style and taste. In my opinion, she thinks too much about appearances.Listening 5 TrendspottingToday I started my new part-time job as a trendspotter. I was nervous and didn’t know what to expect. Well, guess what It was a lot of fun! I’m telling all my friends, “You should think about becoming a trendspotter, too”On Saturday morning, we had to report to a recording studio by 10 a.m. The “Trends Coordinator,” Mandy, explained the schedule. Then she gave us a tour. That was really cool!Next we sat around a big table in a room. They gave each person three cards. One card said “Yes—All the way!” Another said, “It’s OK.” The third one said, “No way!” We listened to about 10 different songs. After each song we had to hold up a card. They played some hip hop, rock, heavy metal, and dance music. The heavy metal was “No way” for me. Do you know the rock group called “Gifted” They’re really popular right now. Well, they have a new CD coming out. We saw six different CD covers. I guess they are trying to choose one. This time, we didn’t have cards. Instead, we just talked about the covers we liked. Mandy asked us questions, “Which ones do you like” “Why do you like them” “Wouldyou buy a CD with this cover”We finished at 12:30. We will meet again next week at a boutique downtown. We will look at some new fashions. Each week we go to a different location. Oh yes, we also received a free CD for our tour. This “job” doesn’t pay, but we get a free stuff!That’s all for now!Unit 5, Book 2Listening 2 Strange lightsMike: …So, we can look forward to warmer temperature s. It’ll be a good weekend for the beach. Over to you, Alexa.Alexa: Thank you for that weather report, Mike. And finally, this story just in. … We have a report that a l ocal man, Nick Brown, saw some strange lights. He was driving home at about 10 . He said the lights were bright and they moved across the sky. He stopped at a gas station and talked to a police officer about the lights. The police officer had seen the lights, too.M: Hmm, … that’s strange story. What happened nextA: Well, Mr. Brown took some pictures, but there was no film in his camera. Finally, he called his wife on his cell phone. But by that time, the lights were gone.M: Well, I know that there is a legend around here about mysterious lights … a lot of local people have seen the lights. It’s starting to seemlike those lights really exist. What do you think, AlexaA: I don’t believe it. I think it’s some kind of hoax!Listening 3 A strange storyIt w as raining heavily. I couldn’t see clearly. I drove slowly. Suddenly, I saw a young girl. She was dressed neatly and standing in the middle of the road. I was surprised! Somehow, I stopped the car quickly. “What are you doing” I asked. She looked at me strangely but didn’t answer. “Are you OK” I asked. “I’m fine,” she answered. Then she smiled happily and walked away quietly. Nervously, I drove to my hotel and checked in.I told the clerk about the little girl. “Do you know her” I asked. “Oh yes,” he said c almly. “That’s Mary Anne. She died five years ago on that road. It was a car accident during a rainstorm.”Listening 4A. The Tunguska mysteryIt was early morning, June 30, 1908, in eastern Russia. Suddenly, a terrible explosion rocked the forest in Tunguska. People fell to the ground, and all the trees for 2000 square kilometers were knocked down. People heard the explosion 800 kilometers away, and the fire burned for many weeks.B. What caused this terrible explosion A century later, scientists are still trying to find the answer. Here are some possible explanations.1. An asteroid: Asteroids are very large pieces of rock that goes aroundin space and sometimes hit the planet. They can cause lots of damage. Some of them weigh as much as 100, 00 tons. If an asteroid hit the earth, it would cause a huge explosion.2. A comet: Comets are giant balls of gas, ice, and rock with long tails. They travel through space in a regular pattern. Encke’s Comet was near Earth in 1908, and it’s possible that a part of it broke off and hit the earth.3. An UFO accident: Some people believe that a spaceship crashed into the ground in Siberia and its engine exploded.4. An extraterrestrials might have wanted to destroy the earth, so they aimed their weapons at Earth and set fire to the forest.5. A scientific experiment: Another idea is that scientists made a mistake during an experiment with electricity. A man named Nikola Tesla tried to build a “supergun” that used electricity. Maybe it was a test of his gun and it didn’t w ork correctly.Listening 5 The Marfa mystery lightsQ. Where is Marfa and what exactly is it famous forA. Marfa is a small town in west Texas in the United States. It’s famous for the “Marfa mystery lights”Q. What are the mystery lights exactlyA. No one knows for sure. There are many different ideas about that. Q. Can you describe themA. That’s a difficult question. Different people see different lights. They are not always the same. I can say that they appear after sunset in the sky. They dance mysteriously in air and vanish. Then they suddenly reappear.Q. Some people say they are car headlights. Do you think soA. No. I don’t. A man first saw the mystery lights over 100 years ago. The man was Robert Ellison and the year was 1883. Of course we didn’t have cars in 1883.Q. What do you think causes the lightsA. There are many theories. The Native Americans thought the lights were stars falling to Earth. Some people think uranium gas causes the lights. Other people suggest that ball lightning does it. Ball lightning is lightning in the shape of circle. It often appears just after a rainstorm.Q What are some of the weirdest ideas about the lightsA. Well, some people call them “ghost lights”. They think ghosts do it. That’s the strangest idea. Some say they are UFOs. I don’t think so.Q. What do the experts sayA. They can’t figure it out. Some engineers even came from Japan one time. They studied the lights, but couldn’t solve the mystery.Q. Are the local people scaredA. No, actually, they aren’t. They like the lights. And every year in early September there is a big town festival to celebrate the mystery lights.Unit 6Listening 1Conversation 1Woman: Morning, Simon. Wow, you look tired.Man: Oh, I didn’t sleep very well last night. I had a weird d ream. I was in a classroom at school, but I didn’t have any clothes on. No one looked at me, but I was really embarrassed.Conversation 2Woman: Jesse, Jesse, Wake up. You’re having a nightmare.Male child: Oh, what a terrible dream. I dreamed I was on a dark street. Suddenly, there was a large dog behind me. It ran toward me, but I couldn’t move.Woman: Don’t worry, Jesse. It was only a dream. Go back to sleep. Conversation 3Man1: Morning Tim.Man2: Morning. Hey, I had an amazing dream last night. I was on a beautiful boat. The sun was warm and the ocean was really blue. I jumped into the water, and I began to swam with the fish. The thing is, I can’t swim. But in the dream, I could. It was pretty cool.Listening 2I had an amazing dream last night. I was standing outside of an strange big house. The house was painted pink, a very rare color for a house. Ithad a lot of big windows, either round or rectangular. The house had large square pillars and twisted columns. I was thinking there must be a big living room, several bedrooms, a kitchen, and a guest room in such a big house. I was wondering whose house this was when I suddenly heard a voice from somewhere: “My lord, welcome home.” Wow, this was my dream house.I went inside and walked into my living room. It was spacious. There were sofas, a table, a big-screen TV, and a stereo system. It was pretty cool. All my best friends were there, too. But somehow they didn’t speak, didn’t smile, and didn’t even move. And then suddenly they all disappeared. I was scared. What a terrible dream.I then went to the kitchen. It was also spacious. There were all kinds of kitchen equipment, including a gas stove, a refrigerator, and an oven. There also many electric appliances, such as a microwave oven, an electric mixer, and a food processor. I liked the food processor the most, which made life much easier. There was also a dining table in the middle of the room. The whole family was sitting around the table, waiting for the meal to be served. But the fridge was empty, and the gas stove didn’t work. And there was no electricity at all for the microwave oven and the the food processor. The hungry kids started to cry. I was in despair. And then suddenly I woke up.Listening 3Sleep and dreamsScientists know that the brain is very active when a person is sleeping. There are five stages, or parts, of sleep. Stage 1 starts after you fall asleep. If there is a noise or a bright light, you wake up very easily. In stage 2, your brain waves are very slow. In stage 3 and 4, you are in deep sleep. It’s very difficult to wake up then. Your body rests and grows during these stages. Stage 5 is when you dream. Your eyes move a lot, and your brain waves are fast. This stage of sleep is very important for your memory. After stage 5, you wake up a little, and then stage 1 starts again. We go through the five stages of sleep four or five times every night, so we have many dreams in one night.How much sleep do you need The answer depends on your age. Babies should sleep 15 to 16 hours every day. Children and teenagers need 9 or 10 hours of sleep, but older people only need 6 to 8 hours. If you sleep for only four hours one night, you may just feel tired the next day. But many nights of bad sleep can be bad for your health. People who don’t get enough sleep get sick more often. And sleep is very important for learning. It’s one reason why students should go to bed early. Listening 4The meaning of dreamsFor centuries, people have asked: why do we dream What do our dreams mean Today, science d oesn’t have definite answers to thesequestions, but we do know some things about dreams. First, we all dream, often 4 to 5 times a night. Second, we don’t usually remember most of our dreams. And finally, when we dream, our brains are very active.Thousands of years ago, people began to study dreams. In many cultures, people believed dreams were messages from spirits or gods. Later, the ancient Greeks and Romans had a new idea: Dreams come from a person’s mind. Doctors studied dreams to help sick or worrie d people.I n the past, some cultures used dreams to predict the future. They thought dreams could help a person choose a husband or wife, guess a baby’s birthday, or starts a business. IN some places, this practice is still common.Today, scientists think dreams are about our thoughts and feelings. Our minds send us messages about our lives. Unfortunately, many messages are often strange or confusing. People wake up and think: What did that dream meanSo, how can you understand the messages in your dreams Think about the events in the dream. What do they say about your life For example, one common dream is about flying. Sometimes this dream means you feel free or want freedom. Other times it means you feel afraid. What do your dreams tell you about your life。
新世纪大学英语视听说教程1__听力原文(3)(1)
新世纪大学英语视听说教程第一册Unit 1, Lesson ATrack1-1-1A. listen to three people from the pen pals website. Match the name of the speaker with his or her interest:Fiona: Hi, I’m Fiona. I’m from Sydney, Australia. I’m 19, and a student at the University of Canberra. I’m majoring in computer science. When I’m not studying, I like going to the movies.Miguel: Hi, I’m Miguel. I’m from Mexico City. I’m 28 and I’m a math teacher. In my free time, I like playing soccer with my fiends.Hiromi: Hi, I’m Hiromi, and I’m from Tokyo. I’m 24, and I’m a graphic artist. When I have some free time, I usually work on a comic book I’m creating. The main character’s name is Damen.Track1-1-2B. listen again. Answer the questions about the people. Check the correct box.Track1-1-3B. Mariana and Danny live in the same apartment building. Are they meeting for the first time? Listen to their conversation.Mariana: Hi. My name is Mariana. I’m in apartment 201.Danny: Hi, Mariana. I’m Danny. I’m in 302. It’s nice to meet you.Mariana: Nice to meet you, too.Danny: So, are you a student, Mariana?Mariana: yeah, I study music at NYU.Danny: That’s interesting.Mariana: What do you do, Danny?Danny: I’m a student at Hunter College. I also work in an art gallery.Track1-1-4C. Listen again. Practice the conversation. Then practice with your information.Track 1-1-5C. Listen to Dan describing himself and Dayanne describing her friend. Pay attention to the expressions used for describing people. Then describe yourself to your partner.1. My name is Dan and I’m from the United States. I’m 28 years old and work at a hospital.I speak English, and Spanish and Portuguese. I’m pretty tall. I’m about six feet. I have a muscular build and short blonde hair. I have hazel-colored eyes.2. I have a friend who looks like Antonio Banderas. He’s tall, dark hair, brown eyes, but he’s thin and Antonio Banderas is a little more muscular.Track 1-1-OL-1A.Emily is at the airport. Listen and check the correct box.Josh: Hello?Emily: Hi, Josh? It’s Em ily.Josh: Hi Em. Are you at the airport with Uncle Tim?Emily: Yes, I’m here, but I don't see Uncle Tim. Tell me again –what does he look like? Josh: He’s tall, and he’s in his 30s. He has long brown hair.Emily: OK…Josh: Oh, and he wears glasses.Emily: No, I don’t see him…Track 1-1-OL-2B.Listen again. Emily is looking for a man. What does he look like? Circle the correct answers.Track 1-1OL-3C.Listen again. Who is the man? Check the correct picture. What is different about him now?Josh: Hello?Emily: Hi, Josh? It’s Emily.Josh: Hi Em. Are you at the airport with Uncle Tim?Emily: Yes, I’m here. But I don’t see Uncle Tim. Tell me again ---what does he look like? Josh: He’s tall, and he’s in his 30s. He has long brown hair.Emily: OK…Josh: Oh, and he wears glasses.Emily: No, I don’t see him…Uncle Tim: Hi, Excuse me … are you Emily?Emily: Yes… Uncle Tim?Uncle Tim: Hi, Emily. How are you?Emily: Fine! Wow, Uncle Tim, you look different! Josh Josh … are you there? Uncle Tim is here. He has short, blond hair now. He looks like Brad Pitt!Track 1-1-OL-4A. Listen to the description of a family photo. Then drag the names from the box and drop them on the right person.Emilio is in his fifties. He is tall –about 182 cm. He is average weight. He has brown eyes. He has short, curly, gray hair.Kathy is in her forties. She is short. She is slim. She has blue eyes. She has long, straight, blond hair.Michael is young. He is tall. He is average weight. He has dark, brown eyes. He has short, curly, blond hair.Alexis and Ashley are twins. They are young. They are average height. They are slim. Alexis has blue eyes, but Ashley has green eyes. They both have long, curly, red hair. Track 1-1-OL5B.Now listen to these people introducing themselves. Then answer the questions asked.1.I’m Carrie Brown from New York. I’m an art student and I like listening to music and playing basketball.2.Hello, everyone. My name is Ann Andrews. I come from Wellington, New Zealand. I’ma teacher and I like shopping and hanging out with friends.3.Hi, I’m Julia Sanchez. I’m a reporter from Lima, Peru. I like surfing and blogging.4.My name is Charles Horton. I live in Boston, USA. I’m a chef. In my spare time, I like painting and traveling.5.I’m George Simmel from Berlin, Germany. I’m a fashion designer. I like watching films and jogging very much.6.My name is Kevin Smith. I come from Sydney, Australia. I like cooking and reading detective stories. I’m a finance manager.Track 1-1-OL-6A.Look at the picture and listen to the e-mail message. Then tell which one in the picture is Mr. Ryder.Dear Mr. Peters,Please meet Mr. James Ryder at the airport station at 11:00 tomorrow. His flight is UA238 from Los Angeles. He is a tall man in his sixties with gray hair, and he wears big glasses. His meeting with the Marketing Department is at 4:00. Thank you.Kyra GreeneMarketing DepartmentTrack 1-1OL-7B.Listen to another e-mail message. Then tell which one in the picture is Tom.Gina--HELP! Can you meet my friend Tom at the airport tomorrow? My car has big problems and I can’t drive it. Tom is coming on flight KX661 from Denver at 11:00. He’s average height and kind of thin, with long blond hair and a mustache. Thanks a million!ChrisTrack 1-1-OL8A.Now listen to the passage. Do you think Andrew Barn is happy being a celebrity double?Celebrity doublesA group of teenagers is standing outside a hair salon in Manchester, England. Many of them have cameras and are looking in the salon window. Then want to see soccer player David Beckham. A man in the salon looks like Beckham (he has blond hair and Beckham’s good looks). But the man in the salon isn’t the famous soccer player. He’s Andrew Barn-- a twenty-two–year–old hairdresser.Barn isn’t surprised by the teenagers. People often stop him on the street and want to take his picture. Barn is a hairdresser, but the also makes money as a Beckham double. Barn travels all over Europe as David Beckham. Newspapers often take his photo. It’s an exciting life for the hairdresser from Manchester.Today, many companies work with celebrity doubles. The most popular celebrity doubles look like famous athletes, pop singers, and actors. The companies pay doubles to go to parties and business meetings. Doubles are also on TV and in newspaper ads.Why do people want to look like a celebrity? An Anna Kournikova double in the U.S. says, "I can make good money. I also make a lot of people happy.‖Tack 1-1-OL-9B.Listen again. Then circle True or False. If a sentence is false, make it true.Unit 1, Lesson BGlobal ViewpointsNick: My name is Nick Raducanu. I’m 23 years old and I’m from the United States. I speak English and I also speak French.Woo Sung: My name is Woo Sung. I’m from Seoul, Korea. I am 20 years old and I’m a student. I speak English, Korean, and French.Natalie: My name’s Natalie Danglade. I’m 25 years old. I live in the United States and I’m a reporter at a television.Dayanne: My name is Dayanne Leal. I am from Brazil and my first language is Portuguese. I’m not very tall and also I’m not very skinny. I have brown eyes and short brown hair. Dan: My name is Dan and I’m from the United States. I’m 28 years old and I work at a hospital. I speak English, and Spanish an d Portuguese. I’m petty tall. I’m about six feet.I have a muscular build and short blonde hair. I have hazel-colored eyes.Kevin: My name is Kevin Truong. I’m 24 years old. I have short black hair, brown eyes, and an athletic build. I have a sister named Sabrina. She is short, muscular, and tan. Dayanne: I have a friend who looks like Antonio Banderas. He’s tall, dark hair, brown eyes, but he’s thin and Antonio Banderas is a little more muscular.Woo Sung: I don’t really look like my parents. They’ re both short and I’m tall. I do look like my sister. She’s tall and thin like me.Natalie: My daughter has curly black hair, she’s short, light-skinned, and she’s really cute. City LivingSun-hee’s favorite cousinSun-hee: Of course I’ll pick you up, Jung-Yoon. You’re my favorite cousin. Great. I’ll see you at the bus station at 3:00. Have a great trip! Bye. (phone rings) Hello?Professor Albee: Sun-hee, it’s Professor Albee at NYU.Sun-hee: Oh, hi Professor Albee. How are you?Professor Albee: Fine, thanks. Ms. Leska is sick today. She has a class from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Can you teach her class?Sun-hee: Oh, sorry. My cousin is visiting this week from Seattle, and he arrives today at 3:00.Professor Albee: Oh, I see. Gee, I don’t know what to do.Sun-hee: Well . . . wait. Listen, my roommate Tara can go to the bus station and meet my cousin. Ms. Leska always helps me.Professor Albee: That’s great! Thanks a lot. See you at 1:30.Sun-hee: Bye.Professor Albee: Bye.Tara: Sure, Sun-hee. I’d love t o meet your cousin. So what does he look like?Sun-hee: Well, he’s in his 30s.Tara: OK.Sun-hee: And he’s about average height--5’6‖. And he’s pretty heavy set.Tara: Uh-huh.Sun-hee: And he has really long black hair and brown eyes.Tara: OK. So, does he speak English?Sun-hee: Yes, he does. Oh, and I almost forgot: he wears really big glasses.Tara: Got it.Sun-hee: Thanks so much for doing this for me.Tara: Hey, what are friends for?Sun-hee: Oh wow! I’m really late! I’ll meet you back here at 4:30 with my cousin. Tara: Sure, no problem.Sun-hee: Bye.Sun-hee: Jung-Yoon! Oh my gosh!Jung-Yoon: Sun-hee!Sun-hee: Wow. You look so different. You’re so thin!Jung-Yoon: I eat healthier food now. And I go to the gym every daySun-hee: Good for you! Hey, where are your glasses?Jung-Yoon: Contact lenses.Sun-hee: Oh, and your hair? It’s so short. It looks good on you. You look great!Jung-Yoon: hey, thanks!Sun-hee: (to Tara) How did you find him? He looks so different now.Tara: (holding sign s aying ―Sun hee Park’s cousin‖) T a-dah!Track 1-1-OL-10Listen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what you hear.Sun-hee makes plans to meet her cousin at the bus station. Then her co-worker calls and asks Sun-hee to teach a class. Sun-hee agrees to teach the class. She asks Tara to meet her cousin. She tells Tara what her cousin looks like. Sun-hee says that he cousin looks very different. Sun-hee asks Tara. ―How did you find him?‖ Tara laughs and she shows Sun-hee a sign that says ―Sun-hee Pa rk’s cousin.‖Unit 2 Lesson ATrack 1-2-1A.Listen to the three conversations. How’s the weather? Check the correct pictures. Conversation 1Man: Mary, are you ready to go?Woman: Go…go where?Man: To the beach. It’s too hot to be in inside toda y.Woman: Too late. A bad thunderstorm is here. Look out the window. It’s raining.Man: Oh, you’re right. Now what do we do?Woman: Hey, Charlie. Are you okay?Man: No, not really. This weather makes me feel down.Woman: Oh, I know. Janua ry is a terrible month sometimes. I have an idea. Let’s go for a walk.Man: In the snow? No, thanks.Woman: But it’s not snowing now. It’s freezing, but at least it’s clear and sunny.Man: Oh, OK. Let me get my jacket.Conversation 3Man: Mom, can I use the car?Woman: The car?Man: Yeah, I’m going to the movies.Woman: Why don’t you walk to the theater? It’s close, and it’s a lovely autumn evening. Man: It’s too cold and windy to walk, Mom.Woman: Sorry, dear. Your dad has the car.Man: Oh, Well, maybe I’l l watch a movie on TV instead.Track1-2-2B.Listen again. Do the people go outside or stay inside? Check the boxes.Track 1-2-3B. Read the conversation and listen. What does Juliet suggest taking to San Francisco? Why?Juliet: Are you packing for your trip, Kyle?Kyle: Yes… See? I have T-shirts, shorts, and my sandals.Juliet: For San Francisco?Kyle: Yeah. What’s wrong? It’s July.Juliet: I know, but it’s often foggy and cold there in the summer.Kyle: Really?Juliet: Yeah. You should take some sweaters and long pants, too.Kyle: Oh, okay. There are some in my closet.Track 1-2-4C.Listen to two people giving advice about visiting their countries. Then suggest a trip within China to your partner.1.When visiting Brazil you should bring your bathing suit and your sun lotion and definitely visit the beaches in Brazil because they are beautiful.2.In Argentina, you should visit lguazu Falls and the glaciers in the south of the country. You should also watch a tango performance and in a restaurant you should order Argentine beef. It is delicious!Track 1-2-OL-1A.Listen to these three conversations. What is each person doing? Circle the correct answer.Man: next, please!Woman: Hi, here’s my ticket.Man: And where are you going today, Ms. Gregory?Woman: Berlin.Man: May I see your passport, please?Woman: sure, here your are.Man: And how many suitcases do you have?Woman: Just one.Conversation 2Man: Too bad it’s our last day in New York. There’s a lot to see.Wo man: I know. But at least we’re here at the Statue of Liberty. Isn’t it beautiful?Man: Yeah, it is. Hey, we need a photo. Excuse me?Man 2: Yes?Man: Can you take our picture, please?Man 2: Sure.Conversation 3Woman: Welcome to the Ritz Carlton, Shanghai.Man: Thank you. My name is Ian Walters. I have a room for myself and my wife. Woman: Okay. Can I see a credit card and ID, please?Man: Of course. Here’s my card and my passport.Woman: Thank you. Here are your keys, Mr. Walters. Enjoy your stay.Track 1-2-OL-2B. Listen again. Complete the sentences with the correct city.Track 1-2-OL-3A.Listen to some travel tips for Thailand. How many tips are mentioned?Travel tips for ThailandThailand is a nice country in Southeast Asia, with something for every visitor. There is a lot for you to discover there. But before you go, you should make a plan to help you be better prepared. Here are some tips.Firstly, the weather in Thailand is hot and humid all year, so you should pack sunglasses, T-shirts, and sandals with you. Secondly, you should buy your plane ticket early. Thailand is a very popular place for a vacation, and the planes are very full. Thirdly, the traffic in this country is very bad and people drive really fast, so you should rent a car. Another tip is that you should drink a lot of water and juice to stay cool. Finally, and this is a very important tip, you shouldn’t take photos outside in afternoon. It’s too sunny and bright! Remember these tips and you’ll have a great time there. Have fu n in Thailand!Track 1-2-OL-5A.Listen to the first part of a talk about the weather in some vacation spots. Then fill in the chart with information you hear. For each place, write the best time for a vacation and the reason.Watch the Weather!Most people plan their vacations very carefully. They think a lot about plane tickets, passports, and hotel reservations. But they often forget about one important thing –the weather. You should learn about the right time to visit your vacation spot. Here is some information to help you plan your next vacation.Italy. The weather is sunny all year, but it’s sometimes cold in winter. April and May are warm and beautiful. From June to September, it’s very hot.Australia. Summer here is from December to April. It sometimes rains, but the weather is usually very good. In winter, it snows a little in some places, but most of Australia isn’t very cold.Track 1-2-OL-6B.Now listen to the second part of the talk. Then fill in the rest of the chart with information you hear.Hong Kong, China. The Weather is hot and very humid here a lot of the year. In July and August, it’s sometimes very windy, and there are bad storms. October and November are warm and not so humid, but in December and January, it gets very chilly sometimes. Germany. From November to April, the weather is cold, cloudy, and snowy. In spring it’s warm, but there’s a lot of rain, July and August are usually warm and sunny.India. You shouldn’t travel to India from June to September. There is a lot of rain everywhere. From November to April, after the rainy season, the weather is nice and cool. In April and May, it often gets very hot.Track 1-2-OL-7A.Study the pictures of these items. Then listen to the passage. How are these five things related to each other?In Tokyo, it’s an envelope with $850,000 in cash. At Florida’s Disney World, it’s a glass eye. At a hotel in England, it’s a goat and a false leg. How are all of these things similar? They are unusual things that people leave in hotel rooms, in airports, and on city streets. Irish Martino works in the Lost and Found Center at an airport in a U.S. city. ―Sure, we find the usual stuff—cell phones, keys, sunglasses and wallets,‖ she says. ―But people also forget some weird things at the airport, too.‖ What does Ms. Martino find? A woman’s false teeth in the bathroom. A mannequin in an airport waiting area. ―How do you forget those things?‖ Martino wonders. Nobuo Hasuda works for the Lost and Found Center in downtown Tokyo. The Center has almost 800,000 items. Three hundred thousand of them are umbrellas! There are also many other things—jewelry and briefcases, snowshoes and musical instruments. Mr. Hasuda keeps the lost items for six months and two weeks. After this time, the finder can take the item. This is good luck for some people. Remember the envelope in Tokyo with $850,000? The owner did not claim it. Now the money belongs to the finder!Track 1-2-OL-8B.Listen again. Then complete each sentence with the correct word or number.Unit 2, Lesson BGlobal ViewpointsThe weatherJennifer: In my hometown it’s usually hot and sunny, but sometimes it rains.Dan: I grew up in central Texas where the weather is very hot. There are a lot of rainstorms, and in the wintertime it gets into the 40s and 50s.Dayanne: In Brazil we basically have two seasons—summer and winter. In the summer it’s very, very hot. But in the winter it’s not so cold. But we do have some rain sometimes. Alyssa : Where I live the weather changes throughout the year. There are four seasons: summer, fall, winter and spring. I don’t like the winter very much because I don’t like to be cold.Daniel: In Jamaica it’s pretty warm year round. There’s a rainy month –September. My favorite season is winter because I like winter spor ts, which is strange because I’m from Jamaica.What should I do?Dayanne: When visiting Brazil you should bring your bathing suit and your sun lotion and definitely visit the beaches in Brazil because they are beautiful.Dan: If you come to Texas you should visit San Antonio where the Alamo is located because it’s a historical site.Jennifer: When you visit Florida you should bring a swimming suit, sun block, and a beach towel. You should also bring lots of shorts and T-shirts. And you should visit the Everglades where you can see alligators.Alejandra: In Argentina, you should visit lguazu Falls and the glaciers in the south of the country. You should also watch a tango performance and in a restaurant you should order Argentine beef. It is delicious!City LivingAnother souvenir?Mike: Roberto, why are you bringing a sweater to Mexico City? It’s summer there, so it’s really hot, right?Roberto: It’s usually hot in the day but sometimes at night it gets chilly.Mike: Oh. Well, what about the business suit? Isn’t it a vacation?Roberto: Yes and no. I have a big meeting on Tuesday, so I’m bringing the suit. But after Tuesday, it’s vacation time!Mike: Who are all the gifts for?Roberto: Oh, my family lives in Mexico City so I’m bringing them some souvenirs f rom New York.Mike: And, who’s the book for?Roberto: It’s for Maria, my niece. She’s ten years old.Mike: Ten? You should get her something more fun—like a video game!Roberto: Maria is young, but she loves books. She’s really smart.Mike: Huh. What about this? Is this hers too?Roberto: Oh that? That belongs to my Dad. It’s a souvenir from his New York visit, but heforgot it. Do you think I should get him another present?Mike: Well, that already belongs to him. Hey you should get him a New York T-shirt or maybe a Yankees cap?Roberto: Good idea. I can get that at the airport. That’s it.Mike: Do you have your plane ticket and passport?Roberto: Yes. And I have my hotel information, my car rental in formation… my camera’s in my briefcase…Mike: (holding stuffed toy) Hey, whose is this? Another souvenir?Roberto: Umm…no… it’s mine.Mike: it’s yours?Roberto: It was a good-luck present from Claudia. I always travel with it.Mike: Ah…don’t be embarrassed, he’s very cute. (laughing) And I’m sure he makes a gre at travel partner!Track 1-2-OL-9Listen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what you hear.Roberto is packing for a trip and Mike is helping him. Mike asks about the souvenirs that Roberto is bringing for his family. Roberto explains that book is for his niece and the small Statue of Liberty belongs to his father. Roberto says that he’s ready to go, but then Mike finds a teddy bear and asks whose it is. Roberto says that it belongs to him and explains that it was a gift from Claudia so he always travels with it. Mike says he thinks the bear makes a cute travel partner for Roberto.Unit 3, Lesson ATrack 1-3-1A.Listen. Circle the correct answer to complete the sentence.Ted: Hey, Mike. Whose trophies are these?Mike: They belong to my parents and my brother and sister.Ted: Really?Mike: Yeah. My family loves sports.Ted: I see. So, who plays basketball?Mike: My brother Tim. He’s great at it.Ted: And your sister?Mike: She’s on the swimming team at school. She’s always traini ng-- even on the weekends.Ted: What about your parents?Mike: My dad plays tennis, and my mom plays golf.Ted: And what about you, Mike? Do you play any sports?Mike: Me? No, not really. I like to surf and ski, but just for fun.Track 1-3-2B.Listen again. Which sports do they play? Check the correct box or boxes.Track 1-3-3B. Listen to the conversation. Underline Gina’s invitation. Circle the words Connie uses to accept Gina’s invitation.Connie: So, Gina, are you planning to join a team or club this semester?Gina: Yeah. I want to work for the school newspaper and maybe join the tennis team. Connie: The tennis team?Gina: Uh-huh. Do you like tennis?Connie: Yes. I love it.Gina: Really? Me too. Do you want to play tennis this afternoon?Connie: Sure, I’d love to! There are tennis courts near the student union. Let’s play there. Track 1-3-4C.Listen to two people talking about what they like to do. Then tell your partner about what you like to do.1.One of my favorite pastimes is to go to the gym. I like to go to the gym about three or four times a week.2.In my free time I enjoy hanging out with some friends and going to the movies. I go to the movies at least once a week.Track 1-3-OL-1A.Listen. What are Ashley and her dad talking about? Check the answer.Dad: Ashley?Ashley: Yeah, Dad! I’m in my room. I’m packing.Dad: Hi, honey. I can’t believe you’re going to college!Ashley: I know.Dad: So, what do you want to study?Ashley: Art.Dad: Art?! Come on, Ashley. Be serious.Ashley: I am serious, Dad.Dad: I think you should study business wo you can get a good job.Ashley: Business!?Dad: Yes, you’re a smart, organized young woman. It’s perfect for you.Ashley：But, Dad… there’s a lot I can do with an art degree. The business world is very competitive…Dad: I don’t know, Ashley..Ashley: Come on Dad. Let’s look at the university website. There’s more in formation there. Track 1-3-OL-2B. Listen again. Complete the sentences.Track 1-3-OL-3A.Listen to a conversation between two interviewers. What are they talking bout? Circle the answer.A: I interviewed Sara Foxx. She likes sales, but wants to work part time.B: Hmm…. I spoke with Jason Gra y, and he wants to work at home but likes responsibility.A: Does he want to work full time?B: Yes, he does. How about Sara?A: Well, she wants to work part time, but she plans to stay at the sales position for at least two years. And she loves people.B: What does she plan to do in two years’ time?A: She expects to go to grad school in the future, but she likes the job.B: Jason likes the job too. He wants to make a good salary and he loves to travel.A: Well, Sara hates to fly. It seems Jason would be the person we need.B: Unfortunately, he doesn’t have any sales experience.Track 1-3-OL-4B.Now listen again. Then fill in the chart below about which descriptions are true for Sara and Jason. Check the boxes.Track 1-3-OL-5A.Listen to the following famous people talking about the right personality needed for success. Do you have the right personality for these jobs?I’m Don Pierce. A good actor works very, very hard. People think that actors spend their time at a lo t of parties and nightclubs, but that isn’t true. Actors spend hours--many hours-- studying their lines for each movie. And you really have to understand people so that you can understand your character in the movie.I’m Janice. I think the most important thing for a good doctor is being a good listener. You have to understand people and their problems. A good doctor likes to solve problems and always wants to help his or her patients. And you can’t be impulsive--you should always be careful. Sometimes the first answer you think of isn’t the right answer. Doctors need a lot of energy, because they are usually hardworking.He, I’m Daniel. To be a success in business, you have to work well with groups of people. At the same time, you need to have strong opinions and be able to explain your opinions clearly. Good business-people always like to make new things and try new ideas. They are very organized, and they work very long hours.Track 1-3-OL-6B.Now listen again. Then fill in the chart below about which things are important for the jobs listed. Check the boxes.Track 1-3-OL-7C.Listen to a recording and complete the following paragraph. Use words from the box.A good athlete is hardworking. He or she practices for many hours before every game. Athletes should also be competitive. They should always think about their team, and how to win. Good athletes are also independent. They practice alone, even when the coach isn’t there. They are very careful about their health, and they don’t do dangerous things. And they are very serious about their sport-- it it’s the most important thing in their life!Track 1-3-OL-8A.Now listen to the passage about four personality types：The Dreamer, The Partner, The Thinker, and The Artist. Which personality type best describes you?The DreamerA dreamer thinks there is a ―right‖ way to do things. This person wants to live in the ―perfect world.‖ A Dreamer is often hardworking and organized. Many are good listeners and like to help others. Many Dreamers work as teachers, lawyers, and in leadership roles. The PartnerA Partner wants to be in a group. For this person, rules and group harmony are important. These rules keep peace in the group. Partners are often serious, careful people. Many do well as teachers, managers, police officers, and politicians.For Thinkers, understanding things is very important. They like to solve problems and make new things. Thinkers can also be competitive. They like to win. They are independent and often have very strong opinions. Many Thinkers work as scientists, inventors, politicians, and engineers.The ArtistArtists want to be free. They don’t want to follow the rules all the time. Artists like action and are often impulsive. They also like trying new things. Like Thinkers, many Artists have strong opinions. Many Artists are creative and do well as musicians, actors, fashion designers, and athletes.Track 1-3-OL-9B.Listen again. Circle D for Dreamer, P for Partner, T for Thinker, or A for Artist for each sentence. Sometimes, more than one answer is possible.Unit 3, Lesson BGlobal viewpointsSports and pastimesDan: One of my favorite pastimes is to go to the gym. I like to go to the gym about three or four times a week.Dayanne：In my free time I enjoy hanging out with some friends and going to the movies.I go to the movies at least once a month.Jonathan: My favorite pastime is playing drums because it helps clear my mind and I try to play as often as I can.Miyuki: One of my favorite pastimes is going to a coffee shop to hang out with friends. And some of my roommates like to run or go to the gym.Daniel: I like snowboarding a lot. I go snowboarding every two weeks except on vacation I go snowboarding every day.Agnes：My favorite pastime is swimming. I go to the pool twice a week with a friend of mine. And, I just like the water so for me it’s the best sport to do.Alyssa：I like to play the piano, I like to go see concerts and when it’s nice outside I like to go hiking.Woo Sung: I like to play basketball, tennis, and football. I play basketball twice a week. I play tennis three times a month and football once a month.。
新世纪大学英语系列教材视听说教程Unit3听力原文
Unit 3, Lesson A, 2 Listening,Activity1-5Audio Track 3-3-1A. Listen to Ellie and Lee's conversation. Circle the correct answers Lee: Hi, Ellie.Ellie: Hi, Lee. How are you?Lee: Good. Hey there. Brandon. He's so cute. And you're such a good mother.Ellie: Thanks. Everyone says. "It's not always easy with your first child." You know, I agree with them.Lee: How old is he now?Ellie: He just turned two a month ago.Lee: Oh, no… The "terrible twos." Right?Ellie: Yep. It s so exhausting… for both of us!Lee: Does he throw things around? And cry a lot more?Ellie: Yes, exactly. Sometimes he hits me. I don't know. He was so well-behaved before.Lee: It happens to most babies. They turn two and their personality changes.Ellie: It sounds like you have some experience with "the terrible twos."Lee: I certainly do. My children are five and eleven now. but I still remember when they were young.Ellie: What can I do?Lee: Well, remember that it will pass… it won't last forever. Try to be patient.Audio Track 3-3-2B. Listen again. Cricle…Audio Track 3-3-3A. Mandy is working…Audio Track 3-3-4B. Listen again. Check…Audio Track 3-3-5A.Listen to Mike…Audio Track 3-3-6B.Listen to Kaithlyn’s…Audio Track 3-3-7A.Listen to a passage…Audio Track 3-3-8B.Now listen…Audio Track 3-3-9B. Listen to the…Audio Track 3-3-10 C.Listen to the…Audio Track 3-3-11 D.Listen to the…Unit 4 Lesson A, 2 Listening,Activity1-5Audio Track 3-4-2A. Listen and circle the best headline for the news story you hear. Female Newscaster(F): Well, Jim, our next story is a strange one, isn't it?Male Newscaster (M): Yes, Irene, it sure is. It surprised everyone. Almost 200 people on a two-week holiday trip to Saint Martin became sick. They're calling it the "holidav cruise disease."F：It sounds scary. What caused it?M: The doctors aren't exactly sure, but they know it was something in the food the passengers ate.F: OK, gwe us the details.M: All right, here's the story: On Friday night, the ship departed around 10 p.m. with 300 passengers on board. By Sunday morning, some people reported feeling lightheaded. They stayed in bed. By that afternoon, more than half of the passengers had severe indigestion. Some of them got very sick. We spoke to one woman about her experience.Woman: Everyone was complaining. My stomach hurt so much I couldn't eat anything. It was really terrible!F: What's the situation now?M: Well, the ship had to return home on Monday---- after only two and a half days at sea---- and most of the passengers went straight to the hospital then.F: How are they doing now?M: They're exhausted---- many haven't slept for 48 hours---- but they’re doing fine.F: That's good news. It's too bad they couldn't enjoy their vacation. M: Yes, it is. And that’s the next problem. The passengers are asking for their money back, but the company doesn't want to refund the full amount.F: What's going to happen then?M: Nobody knows. I'll keep following the story, though, and I'll have more details for you tomorrow.Audio Track 3-4-3B. Listen again. Put the events in the order that they happened. Audio Track 3-4-4C. Listen again and complete the summary with information you hear.Audio Track 3-4-5A. Listen. What is Bill…Audio Track 3-4-6B. Listen again. Check…Audio Track 3-4-7C. Listen again and answer the questions.Audio Track 3-4-8A. Listen to the conversation and choose the picture…Audio Track 3-4-9B. Listen to another person giving…Audio Track 3-4-10A. Listen to the health talk…Audio Track 3-4-11B. Listen again. According to …Audio Track 3-4-12A.Listen to the passage about…Audio Track 3-4-13B.Listen again. Then…。
新世纪大学英语视听说3听力原文unit
Unit 5 Student LifeListeningAudio Track 3-5-1A: You’re majoring in international business law, is that correct?B: That’s correct.A: And what made you choose this university?B: Well, I want to be a lawyer and this university has one of the most respected law departments in the country. It was an easy choice. What about you?A: My major is international business. I researched several universities but decided on this one because it has strong links with many multinational businesses. I hope that will help when I graduate and start looking for jobs.B: How did you find the application process?A: Well, I had to take an entrance examination, of course. Then, I submitted an application form along with my official high school transcripts and a letter of recommendation.B: And did you get accepted immediately?A: No, I had to attend an interview. I remember I was very nervous.B: It was exactly the same for me. But we must have interviewed well as we’re here now. Audio Track 3-5-2/Audio Track 3-5-3C=Counselor, K=KaiC: Hello, Kai. Have a seat.K: Hi, Ms. Danielson.C: How’s it going? Are you excited about graduating?K: I guess so. But there’s so much to do between now and then.C: Well, let’s talk about that … Let me check your file here. So, what’s new? Have you researched any colleges or universities?K: Well, I researched three … like you told me to.C: Good, good. Which ones?K: Let’s see … California State University, Harvard University, and City College.C: And?K: Well, I applied to two: Harvard and City College. Cal State is just too far away.C: Sounds like you’ve been thinking about this seriously. That’s good.K: Yep.C: Any news yet?K: Well, I got accepted to City College. I haven’t heard anything from Harvard. I probably won’t get accepted there.C: Why do you say that?K: You know … it’s so competitive. I don’t think my grades are good enough.C: Well, let’s wait and see.K: I’ll probably go to City College. My brother went there. I visited the campus and I like it.Audio Track 3-5-4/Audio Track 3-5-5Lucia: And finally today, we have a report about graduating seniors. Jason Kim is standing by. …Jason, are you there?Jason: Hi, Lucia.Lucia: The Metro Times newspaper asked college seniors, “What are you going to do after you graduate?”Jason: That’s right, Lucia. The students gave some surprising answers, too.Lucia: For example …?Jason: Well, more than 50 percent of the students say that they aren’t going to start a new job right away.Lucia: Well, what are their future plans?Jason: Let’s ask some of them. … Excuse me.Mizuki: Yes?Jason: I’m Jason Kim from XCA-TV. Your name, please?Mizuki: Mizuki.Jason: And what are you studying?Mizuki: Art.Jason: OK, Mizuki, what are you going to do after you graduate?Mizuki: I don’t know. I’ll probably just chill out for a while.Jason: Chill out?Mizuki: You know, relax.Jason: OK, Mizuki. Thanks for your comments. … Hello, I’m Jason Kim and we’re doing a live report. What’s your name and major?Robert: My name is Robert and I’m studying law.Jason: What are you going to do after you graduate?Robert: I don’t know … maybe I’ll take a long trip.Jason: What about a job?Robert: Work? Maybe one of these days. But first I’d like to take a trip.Jason: Thank you, Robert, and good luck. Well, that’s all for now. This has been Jason Kim, with my report on college seniors. Now, back to you, Lucia …Audio Track 3-5-61. Hi, I’m Eduardo. I got accepted to college recently. Since the school i s just in my neighborhood, I’m going to live at home. I will not apply for a scholarship because it is too hard to get it. I think I’ll be able to support myself by working part-time. In my view, money is veryimportant though it is not everything.So most probably I’ll study business. I hope I can make it big af ter graduation.2. I’m Jill. I’m going to join a sorority. I want to make more friends of the same sex. I think that women should be united and should always help each other. I’m going to do volunteer work in my spare time to help those elderly ladies in the community with their errands. I’m not going to a large university since I can’t afford it.3. I’m Max and this is Sara. We love each other. We’re not going to live in student housing. We plan to live in a medium-size apartment not far away from the u niversity. We’re going to study together and work part-time.Audio Track 3-5-7I’m Mary and I’m twenty. I’m studying Lifelong Education at the University of Tokyo. I think it’s important for everyone to keep learning all their lives. That’s why I chose t o major in Lifelong Education. Personally, I’m planning to further my education in an American university after graduation. So right now, I’m taking an English class. I want to improve my English. I’m working part-time at a video store because I need to save money for my studies abroad.I have a boyfriend and he wants to go and study in the United States too. We have similar interests and personalities. I’m going to get married and live in a house by the ocean. Sooner or later, I’ll have my own children. I will most probably stay at home to be a full-time mother before my children are sixteen years old. To witness their growth would be the most valuable thing in my life.Audio Track 3-5-8/Audio Track 3-5-9New graduates talk about the futureAfter the City College graduation ceremony yesterday, we talked to three students about their plans and their dreams.Here is what Jameela Brown had to say about her future:I worked so hard for four years. I need a break now! I majored in biology and chemistry, and I hada summer job in a day care center. I’m going to take a year off before I start medical school. My plan is to travel and do volunteer work in West Africa. I’ll be a doctor someday but I’m not sure what kind of doctor I’ll be.Jennie Min talked about her plans:I studied business, and it was easy for me to find a job. Next month I’ll move to New York to start work at Giant Corporation. But I don’t really want to spend my whole life working for a company.I hope I can start my own business. Maybe something with food. I love cooking! In college, I cooked dinner for my roommates every night.Shane Peterson told us about his big dream:Wow! Four years really went fast. I can’t believe it’s graduation day! My major was computer science, but I spent all my free time playing music. I played guitar in two different bands. I also play electronic music, using computers. I have job interviews with three software companies nextweek. I’m not worried about getting a job, but I really want to play music, too. That’s my biggest dream.Audio Track 3-5-10/Audio Track 3-5-11Interviewer: We now have a winner! Stephanie Lee from Vancouver, Canada answered our questions and won the top prize: She will be our youth travel reporter in Europe! She’s going to travel for three months and write about her experiences for our website. Do you have any international travel experience?Stephanie: Yes, I do. Two years ago, I spent the summer in Hong Kong, China. I stayed with my grandmother and worked in the family business. I also visited Africa last year.Interviewer: What do your travel experiences tell us about you?Stephanie: I stayed in Hong Kong for about two months. I think that shows I can stay away from home for a long time. I don’t get homesick at all. In Africa, I went to Tanzania. The highlight was climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. It’s the highest mountain in Africa. The climb was very hard. Two people turned back before they reached the top. I made it all the way! Once I start something, I never give up.Interviewer: This jo b gives you a digital camera and pays your travel expenses. It doesn’t pay a salary. How will you get your spending money?Stephanie: I had a part-time job in a restaurant. I had worked there for two years. Fortunately, I saved a lot of money, so I won’t have to worry about money for my trip to Europe. Interviewer: Why should we choose you?Stephanie: Because I love to travel! I’m a hard worker and will have no trouble filing reports on time — and I have a lot of energy!Speaking & CommunicationAudio Track 3-5-121. I’m gonna apply to three colleges.2. He’s gonna clean the house next week.3. We’re gonna study together for the big exam.4. They’re not gonna finish in time.Audio Track 3-5-131. I’m not gonna meet them before 3:00.2. We’re not go nna take a vacation this summer.3. She’s gonna call us tomorrow.4. He’s not gonna attend Harvard University.Audio Track 3-5-14Hans: Hi, Tom. What’s new?Tom: Well, I’m going to start at a new high school this fall.Hans: Which one?Tom: Essex Academy. It’s a boarding school. It’s a five-hour drive from my parents’ house. Hans: Does boarding school mean you live there? On campus?Tom: Exactly.Hans: That sounds awesome!Tom: Yeah. I think it’s going to be cool.Audio Track 3-5-15A: I study hard and get good grades. I’m usually on the honor roll.B: What does honor roll mean?A: It’s a special list for students with very good grades.B: Oh, I see. Well, I like study hall. I can do my homework and prepare for exams.A: I don't understand. What do you mean by study hall?B: It’s a time that is reserved for quiet study.Audio Track 3-5-16A: Are you free at noon tomorrow?B: No, I’m not. I’m going to eat lunch with my friends then. How about 2:00 p.m.?A: Sorry, but that doesn’t suit me. I’m going to ge t a flu shot at 2:15.B: Oh, really?A: Yeah. The doctor strongly advised me to do it.B: Then how about 7:30 p.m.?A: That’s all right for me. See you then.Video CourseVideo Track 3-5-1Agnes: After I finish my Ph.D. I would like to go back to Senegal and start my own business in agriculture.Brad: After I graduate I will move to Washington, D.C., to work for National Geographic. Calum: After I graduate I’d like to have a good job that pays a lot of money, and to travel and see the world.Dave: After I graduate from college I will go to graduate school and I’m going to study art. Alex: After graduation I plan to find a good job. I also plan to start a family and buy a house. Julianna: I want to start my own business, an import-export business.Alejandra: My students work very hard and get good grades to get into university.After finishing their degrees in the United States they will go home and either work with their families or open a business.Video Track 3-5-2Dave: Five years from now I will still be studying and I don’t know where I’m going to live. Calvin: I’d like to become a lawyer and I’d like to specialize in cyberlaw. I think cyberlaw will be pretty big within five, six years or so.Woo Sung: I’ll probably be married. I want about thre e kids, a dog, my own house, and a job that I enjoy. And you know most of all I just want to be … just I guess … enjoy my life.Video Track 3-5-3Mike: Do you think he was accepted?Sun-hee: I don’t know …Mike: Any news from Harvard?Sun-hee: He was rejected. He also applied to the University of Southern California, and they didn’t accept him either. It’s too bad. He studied so hard in film school. And he got really good grades …Mike: I know. And he researched all those schools and applied for all those scholarships … I hope he gets in. Hey, do you know what he’s going to do if he doesn’t get into grad school?Sun-hee: No, what?Mike: He’s going to hit the road.Sun-hee: I don’t understand. What do you mean?Mike: He’s going to buy a nice camera and travel around Europe taking photos for his brother’s website.Sun-hee: Now that would be an experience, but it’ll be sad if he goes.Mike: He’ll get in … I just know it!Takeshi: (enters front door) Hi!Sun-hee: Takeshi!Mike: There’s a letter for you from the Columbia graduate school.Sun-hee: (takes letter from Mike) Uh, uh, uh! Now let’s think about this for a moment. What are you going to do if you aren’t accepted?Takeshi: Well, like I said, I’m going to travel around Europe for a while. And then I’ll appl y to graduate school in a few years …and I will get in!Mike: (takes letter from Sun-hee) What will you do if you are accepted?Takeshi: Oh, that’s easy. I’m going to become a film director.Mike: (gives letter to Takeshi) All right then … here. (waits fo r Takeshi to open letter) Well! What are you waiting for? Open it!Takeshi: Here goes … (opens letter)Sun-hee: Well?Mike: Were you accepted?Takeshi: I’m going to grad school!Video Track 3-5-4Mike: Do you think he was accepted?Sun-hee: I don’t know …Mike: Any news from Harvard?Sun-hee: He was rejected. He also applied to the University of Southern California, and they didn’t accept him either. It’s too bad. He studied so hard in film school. And he got really good grades …Mike: I know. And he re searched all those schools and applied for all those scholarships … I hope he gets in. Hey, do you know what he’s going to do if he doesn’t get into grad school?Sun-hee: No, what?Video Track 3-5-5Mike: He’s going to hit the road.Sun-hee: I don’t u nderstand. What do you mean?Mike: He’s going to buy a nice camera and travel around Europe taking photos for his brother’s website.Sun-hee: Now that would be an experience, but it’ll be sad if he goes.Mike: He’ll get in … I just know it!Takeshi: (enters front door) Hi!Sun-hee: Takeshi!Mike: There’s a letter for you from the Columbia graduate school.Video Track 3-5-6Sun-hee: (takes letter from Mike) Uh, uh, uh! Now let’s think about this fo r a moment. What are you going to do if you aren’t acce pted?Takeshi: Well, like I said, I’m going to travel around Europe for a while. And then I’ll apply to graduate school in a few years … and I will get in!Mike: (takes letter from Sun-hee) What will you do if you are accepted?Takeshi: Oh, that’s easy. I’m going to become a film director.Mike: (gives letter to Takeshi) All right then … here. (waits for Takeshi to open letter) Well! What are you waiting for? Open it!Takeshi: Here goes … (opens letter)Sun-hee: Well?Mike: Were you accepted?Takeshi: I’m g oing to grad school!Audio Track 3-5-17Takeshi got a letter from the Columbia Graduate School. While Sun-hee and Mike were waiting for him to come home, they talked about Takeshi’s plans for grad school. Takeshi had applied to several graduate programs, but two schools had already rejected him! Mike said that Takeshi was going to hit the road if he didn’t get accepted. When Takeshi got home, he explained that if he didn’t get accepted he was going to travel for a while and then he would apply to graduate school again. He also said that if he was accepted, he was going to become a film director. Takeshi finally opened the letter — and it was good news! Takeshi was going to go to grad school at Columbia!。
新世纪大学英语系列教材视听说教程3听力原文
Unit l, Lesson ATrack 3-1-1 Track 3-1-2Leticia: Hello?Paula: Hi, Leticia. It's Paula.Leticia: Hi, Paula. How are you? Have you finished packing yet?Paula: Almost.Leticia: You must be excited. When's your flight?Paula: Tomorrow. At 9 a.m. Listen, Leticia, I need your help.Leticia: OK. What's up?Paula: Well, as you know, I'm going on vacation for two weeks. Do you think you could water my plants while I'm away?Leticia: Sure. No problem.Paula: Great. They need water twice a week. There's one plant in the bedroom and one in the kitchen.Leticia: OK--say, how about your dog? Should I feed her, too?Paula: No, that's OK. I’m putting her in a kennel.Leticia: All right, then, I'll water your plants---and---oh, how about the mail? Should I pick it up for you?Paula: Actually, I've already asked the mailman to stop mail delivery. Thanks for asking, though. Leticia: Well, have a great trip!Paula: Thanks, Leticia. I really appreciate your help.Leticia: My pleasure. Wait a second. I don t have any keys to your place.Paula: Oh, that's right. Will you be home around 8 tonight?Leticia: Yeah, I think so.Paula: OK, I’ll drop by—I’ll give you the keys then.Leticia: OK! See you tonight. Bye!Paula: Bye! Thanks again!Track 3-1-3Esther: We have to leave in thirty minutes. Have you finished packing?Mina: Yes, I have…Esther: You look worried. What's wrong?Mina: I can't remember u here I put my passport.Esther: Oh, no!Mina: It's here somewhere.Esther: When did you last have it?Mina: About ten minutes ago. Le t me think…Oh, there it is. I put it on the dresser.Esther: What a relief!Track 3-1-41. The funniest story of my traveling experience was when I came to the U.S. for the first time by myself. They lost my luggage and I didn't speak a word of English. I had to use my hands to explain myself. People understood what I meant and they helped me out.2.1 have a lot of funny experiences on the airline as a flight attendant. But one of the funniest I could recall was----there was this passenger who had a toupee and one of m}'f flight. attendantswas serving…I think…she was serving food…and she had this tray. And suddenly turbulence happened, and she lost her balance…and her hand landed on the guy’s head, who had a toupee. When she caught her balance again, the toupee kind of shifted, so his sideburns were on his forehead. And I had to control my laughter because you're not allowed to laugh…Track 3-1-OL-1 Track 3-1-OL-2W: Wow, Jun, you look relaxed! Did you enjoy the long weekend?J: I sure did actually. Actually I took a big trip.W: Over the weekend? We only had three days off!J: Yep! But I visited four countries in three days!W: What?!J: I love to fly! You might say I’m an airplane freak!W: That’s interesting. Where did you go?J: I visited Korea, Tailand, Singapore and the Philippines.W: Sounds like you were busy.J: I was. I only had only four hours in so. So I have to finish my shopping very quickly. Sometimes I had to run between connecting flights.W: Wait a minute. What about your baggage? Didn’t you have to wait for it?J: No, I didn’t have much, only one carry-on bag, it just fits the overhead compartment.W: So let me get this straight. You spent your weekend in an airplane flying around?J: Basically yes. I fly standby.W: Standby?J: Yes, as a standby passenger. I don’t have a reservation. At the last minute, they let me know if there’s a seat available. They give me a boarding pass and I get on.W: All these flying must be expensive.J: Well, I’m an airline employee. I’m a sales representative for Twin Star Airlines. So I know most of the flight attendants and I can almost fly for free.W: Lucky you!Track 3-1-OL-3Matt: Have you done all the errands?Tina: No, I haven’t finished them yet.Matt: You don’t have to go to the post office, I’ve canceled the mail delivery.Tina: Well, I’ve picked up the plane tickets. But I haven’t taken the dog to the kennel. What about you? Have you washed the dishes?Matt: No, I haven’t cleaned the kitchen. But I’ve already watered the plants, and I’ve given our keys to Mrs. Smith.Tina: What about your suitcase? Have you packed it?Matt: Not yet…But don’t worry: there’s still lots of time!Track 3-1-OL-4S: Are you almost ready?J: Yes, I think so. But we always forget so many things. Did you get the traveler’s checks at the bank yesterday?S: Yes I did. And I paid the bills too.J: Well, I changed our voice mail message and I confirmed all of our flights.S: Great! Let’s remember to give the house keys to Mr. Jacobsen so he can come in and water ourplants.J: This afternoon I have to stop the mail delivery at the post office.S: And could you please take the dog to kennel?J: No, I hate that. He always looks so scared.S: And this time let’s remember to empty the trash before we leave.J: And we’ll give away all the fresh food. Last year there were black tomatoes and green meat in our refrigerator after our vacation.S: I made a note to myself unplug the computer.J: And I promised to turn off all the lights. The electric bill was terrible last time.S: Maybe we should write a list, they may be used again on our next vacation.Track 3-1-OL-5 Track 3-1-OL-6Tips for better packingAre you planning to travel for a weekend or several months around the country or overseas? Here are some tips to help you pack your bags.1.Pre-trip planning. Make a packing list to help you remember everything. Reveal it about aweek before your trip. Plan a time to go shopping for things you need for your trip. Don’t pack the night before you travel. You’ll forget things when you’re in a hurry.2.Tagging luggage. Before packing, put names tags on valuable items like cameras andcellphones. Make sure that each piece of luggage, including carry-on has a luggage tag on it.If you know your hotel’s address and phone numbers, put it on your luggage tags.3.Saving space. Pack small items: socks, belts and etc inside your shoes. It uses the empty spaceand helps the shoes to hold their shape. Pack your clothes in plastic bags. If you’re traveling with a friend, plan your packing together, share your alarm clock, toothpaste or first aid kit. 4.Your carry-on bag. The most important items for your trip: passport, plane tickets, traveler’schecks, credit cards keys and etc should go in your carry-on bag. Always keep them with you.Keep your carry-on bag small and light. Put those the heavy items in your checking luggage.Use soft bags such as backpacks or shoulder bags for carry-ons. They fit easily under the airplane seat or into the small overhead compartment.5.Other ideas. Bring an empty bag for souvenirs from the trip. Remember to pack a few rub ofbans, safety pins and plastic bags, they can be very useful. Bring some snacks such as nuts, cookies or dried fruit, you can eat them if you don’t have enough time for a meal. Sharing food is a good way to made other travelers.Track 3-1-OL-7 Track 3-1-OL-8Travel TodayGoing solo is the way to go!By D. ToorHow do you usually travel? Do you go with a close friend or a group of friends? Do you join a tour group? Do you travel with your family? Have you ever imagined "going solo"? In the mid 1990s, it was estimated that 9 million Americans were planning a summer vacation alone. Since then, the number of solo travelers has increased.You may think that traveling alone would be scary or boring. Well, according to people who do it, that's not exactly true. Solo travelers often have positive experiences: they make new friends, get to know themselves better, and can make their own schedules.There are many different things you can do on a vacation alone. Some solo travelers use the timeto learn or practice a sport such as golf, mountain climbing, or scuba diving. Others go and stay on a ranch and learn how to ride a horse. You can pretend to be a cowboy or a cowgirl for a day!You may not believe this, but some travelers like to study on their vacation. They even go to "vacation college" at a university or join a research team as a volunteer worker. It's hard but satisfying work. You can "play scientist" for a week or two while you help someone with their project.For solo travelers of different ages and genders, there are many travel options, There are tours for women only and for people over the age of 60. And, of course, there are trips for singles who are looking for romance. One company offers trips that focus on fine dining----there is time for sightseeing during the day and for sharing a delicious meal with new friends at night.The next time you take a trip somewhere, why don't you consider going solo?Bon voyage!Global ViewpointsP13 ADave: Before going on a trip I pay the bills, I empty the trash, and I give a house key to a friend. Alejandra: Before I leave on a trip, I have to confirm travel plans and make sure that I have requested a vegetarian meal.Thallus: Before leaving for a long trip, I turn off the lights, I turn off my heater, I give my keys to my roommate, and I water my plant.Julianna: The funniest story of m}'r traveling experience was w hen I came to the U.S. for the first time by myself. They lost my luggage and I didn't speak a word of English. I had to use my hands to explain myself. People understood what I meant and they helped me out.Catherine: My recent trip to Africa was one of the most amazing trips of my life, This was my second trip to Tanzania, Africa. We visited a lot of villages, some very remote that we had to travel by helicopter. In Tanzania, it's very different from America so there are no maps. So, even traveling in a helicopter, we didn't really know where we were going to go. We didn't really know the village names, so we just kind of had no destination and we got in the helicopter and just flew around. And if we saw some animals or some rooftops of hut houses, we said, "Let's go there" and we just kind of landed.Dennis: I have a lot of funny experiences on the airline as a flight attendant. But one of the funniest I could recall was, there was this passenger who had a toupee and one of my flight attendants was serving---l think---she was serving food---and she had this tray. And suddenly turbulence happened, and she lost her balance---and her hand landed on the guy's head, who had a toupee. When she caught her balance again, the toupee kind of shifted, so his sideburns wereon his forehead. And I had to control my laughter because you're not allowed to laugh--City LivingMexico----here we come!Sun-hee: This is going to be a great trip! I've never been to Mexico, have you?Mike: No, I haven't. Have you finished everything?Tara: Oh my gosh! Where's my bag?Sun-hee: (to Tara) It s in the closet. (into phone) Of course! I'm the only one who's organized around here. I ran errands all day and I'm ready---exhausted---but ready.Mike: What did you have to do?Sun-hee: (holds up ticket) Well, first I had to confirm my flight--Claudia: My ticket! Where's my ticket? Have you seen it?Sun-hee: (to Claudia) I saw it in the bathroom.Claudia: The bathroom? Are you sure? So strange ... (holds up her ticket) Oh, you're right. Got it! Sun-hee: (holds up traveler's checks)-- then I had to get traveler's checks--Tara: Oh! My money! I've lost my wallet! (Sun-hee hands Tara her wallet) Whexv!Sun-hee: (into phone)-- then I had to pay the electricity and phone bills, (to Tara) because someone forgot-- (into phone) and then I had to change my voice mail message.Claudia: My cell phone! I don t remember where I put my cell phone!Sun-hee: (to Claudia) It's in the kitchen.Claudia: (to self) The kitchen--it's in the kitchen-- (holds up cell phone) Ta-dah!Sun-hee: (into phone) These two----they're never prepared! What would they do without me? Mike: How true--Hey, don't forget to unplug your TV and electrical stuff before you go.Sun-hee: (holds up plug) Done.Tara: Sun-hee! We're late! It's time to go!Sun-hee: OK! Iley mike, I have to go. We're leaving for the airport.Sun-hee, Tara and Claudia: Bye Mike!Mike: Cool! Have a great trip girls! Bye.Sun-hee: OK! Does everybody have everything? Tickets?Tara and Claudia: Yep.Sun-hee: Bags?Tara and Claudia: Yep.Sun-hee: Coats?Tara and Claudia: Yep.Sun-hee: Everything.Tara and Claudia: Yep. Let's go!Sun-hee: OK. Mexico----here we come!(all exit)Tara and Claudia: (Sun-hee re-enters to get her ticket and traveler's checks) Now-- Mexico----here we come!Track 3-1-OL-9Sun-hee, Claudia, and Tara are preparing to go to Mexico for a vacation. While Sun-hee is talking to Mike on the phone, Claudia and Tara have some trouble preparing for the trip. First, Tara can’t find her bag and then Claudia doesn’t know where her ticket is. But Sun-hee is tatally relaxed because she has already finished getting ready. Sun-hee tells Mike about all the errands she had to do earlier that day. She had to confirm her flight, get travel’s checks, change her voice-mail message, and pay the bills. Finally, Tara and Claudia are ready to go and Sun-hee checks to be sure they have everything. However, after they leave, Sun-hee soon comes running back in. Why? She forgot to take her ticket and passport!Unit 4, Lesson ATrack 3-4-1 Track 3-4-2(F): Well, Jim, our next story is a strange one, isn't it?(M): Yes, Irene, it sure is. It surprised everyone. Almost 200 people on a two-week holiday trip to Saint Martin became sick. They're calling it the "holiday cruise disease." It sounds scary. What caused it? The doctors aren't exactly sure, but they know it was something in the food thepassengers ate. OK, give us the details. All right, here's the story: On Friday night, the ship departed around 10 p.m. with 300 passengers on board. By Sunday morning, some people reported feeling lightheaded. They stayed in bed. By that afternoon, more than half of the passengers had severe indigestion. Some of them got very sick. We spoke to one woman about her experience. Everyone was complaining. My stomach hurt so much I couldn't eat anything. It was really terrible! What's the situation now? Well, the ship had to return home on Monday---- after only two and a half days at sea---- and most of the passengers went straight to the hospital then.F: How are they doing now?M: They're exhausted---- many haven't slept for 48 hours---- but they're doing fine.F: That's good news. It's too bad they couldn't enjoy their vacation.M: Yes, it is. And that’s the next problem. The passengers are asking for their money back, but the company doesn't want to refund the full amount.F: What's going to happen then?M: Nobody knows. I'II keep following the story, though, and I'II have more details for you tomorrow.Track 3-4-3Chad: Hi, Doctor Park.Doctor: Hi, Chad. How are you today?Chad: Not so great.Doctor: What seems to be the problem?Chad: Well, I have a rash on my arm. I can't stop scratching it.Doctor: Is there anything else?Chad: Yes. I have a slight fever.Doctor: I see. Have you been in the woods recently?Chad: Let's see…I went hiking last week.Doctor: Maybe an insect bit you. Please sit up here. Let's take your temperature.Track 3-4-41. When I was younger and I had a sore throat my mother would always make me gargle with hot water and salt. Surprisingly, it works.2. I use aloe vera. I use it for burns and things on the skin. I think it really works.Track 3-4-OL-1 Track 3-4-OL-2M: Are you finished packing?B: Almost. I just have to check my tent one last time, I don’t want to forget any of the pieces.M: Is that your first aid kit?B: Yep.M: Well, I see bandages and some aspirin, where’s everything else?B: Like what?M: Well, your toothbrush and toothpaste for example.B: Huh…I’ll put it in, don’t worry.M: And where is your allergy medicine? You’ll need your nasal spray and some lozenges, just in case.B: OKM: Are you going to pack any lotion? You know, you might touch some poison or something…B: Mom! It’s only an overnight camping trip.M: OK. All right then. Oh, what about mouthwash? After you brush you teeth, you’re going to want to…B: Mom! I’m not preparing for a date! I’m going on a camping trip, an overnight camping trip! I think I can live without mouthwash for 24 hours!M: All right then. I was just trying to be helpful. I’m sure you’ll have a great time.Track 3-4-OL-3A: What’s wrong?B: I feel exhausted. I didn’t sleep well last night.A: Do you have a cold?B: No, I’m fine. It’s Fred, he has the flu.A: I’m sorry to hear that.B: Yeah, it’s pretty bad. He can’t stop coughing. It keeps me awake at night.Track 3-4-OL-4I stopped drinking coffee because I couldn’t sleep at night. It was had to break that habit, but now I sleep very well, and I don’t wake up in the middle of the night. If you want to stop drinking coffee, here’s some advice for you. Don’t stop drinking coffee suddenly. You might get a headache. Reduce the amount of coffee slowly. Drink juice or herbal tea instead. If you usually have coffee in the morning, go for a walk or do exercises instead. That will wake you up. And go to bed early!A lot of people drink coffee just because the feel tired.Track 3-4-OL-5 Track 3-4-OL-6Get in the habitWe all know that good habits bring in good health. But we don’t realize how much difference they can make. In the 1970s, scientists at the University of California, LA interviews seven thousand people about their health habits. Then they follow these people to see how long they lived. The scientist discovered that seven habits were closely linked with a longer life. These habits are：1. Eating breakfast everyday. 2. Avoiding snacks between meals.3. Keeping an ideal weight, not too heavy or too thin.4. Exercising regularly. 5. Sleeping 7 to 8 hours per night, not more or less.6. Not smoking.7. Drink two or fewer alcoholic drinks per day. The researchers found that these habits had a powerful effect on health. People in the study who had three or fewer of these habits lived another 21.6 years. People who had six or seven could expect to live another 33 years. People age 55 to 64 with all seven good habits were as healthy as younger people age 25 to 34 who practiced only one or two of the habits. But how do you change your habits? A slow approach is the best way. Make one small change every week and be patient, it takes about 21 days to form a new habit.Track 3-4-OL-7 Track 3-4-OL-8Surprising syndromes of modem lifeR4argaret's friend is taking a new job in a faraway city. She wants to hold a farewell dinner party at her home. But she can't. Margaret suffers from CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome). Her apartment is messy and she's embarrassed by it. "I've never been a tidy person," she says. "My best friend gave me some good advice. He told me to get a maid." Today it's so easy to get information--and lots of it. We receive telephone calls all day long. People expect a quick response to their faxes, text messages, and e-mail messages. I;or some people, it's too much. They have information fatigue syndrome. There is so much information, they become paralyzed and can't think clearly "I can't sleep at night because I worry," says Bahman, a college senior. "It'sterrible." Hurry sickness is a straightforward name for another syndrome of modern life. "I'm always rushing. Get headaches a lot. Taking aspirin seems to help," says Mari, a mother of two and a part-time company employee. Do you engage in "deskfast" (eating breakfast at your desk at work) more than once a week? Then you, too, may suffer from hurry sickness! We've all complained about having too much work to do. Well, now about not having enough work? Underload syndrome is caused by having little or nothing to do at the office. You have to pretend that you're working. Steven works as a project manager. "I can finish my work in about four hours, but I'm afraid to say anything about it. I don't want to be assigned too much work!" In severe cases, people with this syndrome can get very bored and even became depressed. Chances are you're experienced phone neck before. Another name for it would be "pain in the neck," because that's what people with this condition experience. Holding the phone between your neck and your ear for a long time causes phone neck. A good long message is the suggested treatment for this syndrome.Unit 4, Lesson BGlobal ViewpointsP65 AAlejandra: Unfortunately, I get colds a couple of times a year. When I get a cold, I feel very weak and I've got headaches, my throat aches, and I just don't want to get out of bed. So I stay home. I take medicines and try to drink a lot of liquids.Gian: When I get sick----and I mean really sick---- the first thing I do is run to the machine cabinet and try to find something to make me feel better. And if I'm not feeling better after a little while, I’ll call the doctor and trudge in to make sure that I'm really OK, and it's just a matter of time. Malinda: When I xx-as younger and I had a sore throat, my mother would always make me gargle with hot water and salt. Surprisingly, it worked.Dave: I have an aunt in Mexico that believes that toothpaste can cure everything. Toothpaste can cure burns---bee stings---uh-- bites-- it's... amazing. "I got a bee sting---- ah, put toothpasteon it." "I got burnt---- ah, put toothpaste on it." "I have cancer---- ah, put toothpaste on it." Kumiko: I use aloe vera. I use it for burns and things on the skin. I think it really works. Catherine: My father's been recently very interested in acupuncture. He's been having a lot of headaches and backaches so he's been studying up on acupuncture and he realized that if he puts a needle right here for his headache and a needle right here for his back it eases his pain. I think it works for him. For me I'm a little skeptical but I think if you really believe in it, it works.City LivingIt must be a miracle!Tara: (opening the door to find Takeshi and Mike) Hi--hi.Takeshi: Hi.Tara: Thank goodness you're here! This morning she almost fainted, then she felt very tired, and now she says she feels very lightheaded. I don't know hat to do.Takeshi: Has she seen a doctor?Tara: She won't go. She says just needs to get some rest.Mike: Did anything happen?Tara: Nothing out of the ordinary. The worst thing is, she has this big meeting with the president of the university tonight. She's been pretty anxious about it.Takeshi: OK. Let's take a look.Tara: Sun-hee, Mike and Takeshi are hereTakeshi: Hi.Sun-hee: (wakes up) Hey.Takeshi: How are you feeling?Sun-hee: Very tired--and I feel dizzy--and my stomach is killing me"' (sighs) I think I might even have a fever. Oh--why do I have that meeting with the president tonight? I can't stop thinking about it...Mike: Eat something, you'll feel better.Sun-hee :Are you kidding? I can't eat. I'm not hungry.Takeshi: Maybe you should go for a walk-- you know, get some fresh air--Sun-hee :No, I just need to rest.Tara: (phone rings) Hello? Yes ... no, this is her roommate, Tara. What? OK--I'll let her know. Thanks. (to Sun-hee) That was the president's secretary,Sun-hee :What did she say?Tara: She told me to tell you that tonight's meeting has been canceled.Sun-hee: Oh, thank goodness. Uh--Mike, can you hand me that orange juice?Tara: (to Takeshi) I don't know maybe we should call a doctor.Takeshi: (to Tara as Sun-hee starts eating and drinking) Yeah, maybe we should.Sun-hee: What's the matter? Haven't you ever seen anyone eating before?Tara: (to Sun-hee) I take it you're feeling better?Sun-hee: I am feeling pretty good. It must be a miracle, or something.Tara: (to Takeshi) Or a lucky phone call.Track 3-4-OL-9Sun-hee doesn’t feel well, so Tara asks Takeshi and Mike to come over. When they arrive, Takeshi asks Sun-hee how she is feeling. Sun-hee says she’s very tired, a little dizzy, and that she might even have a fever. Tara then explains that Sun-hee has also been very anxious about a meeting with the president of her university. Mike tells Sun-hee to eat something, but she says.” I can’t eat. I’m not hungry.” Then the phone rings. It’s the president’s secretary. She tells Tara to tell Sun-hee that tonight’s meeting has been canceled. When Sun-hee gets the news, she starts to feel much better and says,” it must be a miracle or something.” But her friends know it’s not a miracle. She was just really nervous about the meeting!Unit 7．Lesson ATrack 3-7-1 Track 3-7-2Conversation 1Host: Hello, Spencer. How are you?Spencer: Fine, thank you. I'm excited to be here.Host: Great! I see a photo in your hand. What is it?Spencer: Well, it's a picture of something that's famous worldwide.Host: Wow! Look at that! Is it yours?Spencer: It certainly is. I didn't buy it, though. My father gave it to me.Host: How did your father get it?Spencer: He carried it in the 1984 0ly-mpics. Ile was one of the runners. After the Olympicsfinished, he bought the torch and gave it to me.Host: You must be athletic, too, right?Spencer: No, not at all. I'm terrible at sports.Host: Well, what was your father's event?Spencer: He ran the 800 meters. He won his first race, but lost the second one.Host: Fascinating ... Well, your father wasn't only a strong athlete ---- he was also a good collector. Do you have any idea how much the torch is worth?Spencer: Not at all,Host: It's a good item to have. It's probably worth several thousand dollars.Spencer: Wow!Host: What are you going to do with it?Spencer: For now. I'm going to keep it. Someday I'II give it to a museum.Conversation 2Host: Hi, Greta, it's nice to see you've brought us a fun object.Greta: Yeah. I really like it.Host: Did you play with it when you were a kid?Greta: A little, but not so much. My brother played with it all the time. I played with my teddy bear collection.Host: Do you know anything about this toy?Greta: I did some research. I know it was make in Germany by the Lehmann Company. I'm not sure of the date.Host: OK-- anything else?Greta: That's about it.Host: Well, let me tell you a little bit about the Lehmann Company. Their toys were very popular in the first half of the twentieth century. They're still making toys today,Greta: I didn't know that.Host: How much did you pay for this toy?Greta: Nothing. A neighbor gave it to us before he moved away.Host: Oh, that's good news because unfortunately, this toy is not a Lehmann toyGreta: It's not?Host : Nope. I'm sorry, but it's a fake.Greta: You're kidding!Host: No, I'm not. Look at the bottom of the toy. A Lehmann toy will have the letter "e" marked on it. Yours doesn't have that.Greta: Oh, how disappointing!Host: Well, it's still in good condition.Greta: Yes, that s true. It may not be worth anything, but I'II always keep it for my children. Track 3-7-3Olivia: Where are you rushing off to?Roshan: I've got cricket practice. It starts at 5:()().Olivia: Cricket?Roshan: Are you familiar with it? It's really popular in my country.Olivia: Is it a sport?Roshan: Yes. It's played with a ball and bat. There are 11 players on each team.。
新世纪大学英语视听说3(第三版)听力原文
视听说3 unit1—unit6Unit l, Lesson ATrack 3-1-1 Track 3-1-2Leticia: Hello?Paula: Hi, Leticia. It's Paula.Leticia: Hi, Paula. How are you? Have you finished packing yet?Paula: Almost.Leticia: You must be excited. When's your flight?Paula: Tomorrow. At 9 a.m. Listen, Leticia, I need your help.Leticia: OK. What's up?Paula: Well, as you know, I'm going on vacation for two weeks. Do you think you could water my plants while I'm away?Leticia: Sure. No problem.Paula: Great. They need water twice a week. There's one plant in the bedroom and one in the kitchen.Leticia: OK--say, how about your dog? Should I feed her, too?Paula: No, that's OK. I’m putting her in a kennel.Leticia: All right, then, I'll water your plants---and---oh, how about the mail? Should I pick it up for you?Paula: Actually, I've already asked the mailman to stop mail delivery. Thanks for asking, though. Leticia: Well, have a great trip!Paula: Thanks, Leticia. I really appreciate your help.Leticia: My pleasure. Wait a second. I don t have any keys to your place.Paula: Oh, that's right. Will you be home around 8 tonight?Leticia: Yeah, I think so.Paula: OK, I’ll drop by—I’ll give you the keys then.Leticia: OK! See you tonight. Bye!Paula: Bye! Thanks again!Track 3-1-3；3-1-4；3-1-5W: Wow, Jun, you look relaxed! Did you enjoy the long weekend?J: I sure did actually. Actually I took a big trip.W: Over the weekend? We only had three days off!J: Yep! But I visited four countries in three days!W: What?!J: I love to fly! You might say I’m an airplane freak!W: That’s interesting. Where did you go?J: I visited Korea, Tailand, Singapore and the Philippines.W: Sounds like you were busy.J: I was. I only had only four hours in so. So I have to finish my shopping very quickly. Sometimes I had to run between connecting flights.W: Wait a minute. What about your baggage? Didn’t you have to wait for it?J: No, I didn’t have much, only one carry-on bag, it just fits the overhead compartment.W: So let me get this straight. You spent your weekend in an airplane flying around?J: Basically yes. I fly standby.W: Standby?J: Yes, as a standby passenger. I don’t have a reservation. At the last minute, they let me know if there’s a seat available. They give me a boarding pass and I get on.W: All these flying must be expensive.J: Well, I’m an airline employee. I’m a sales representative for Twin Star Airlines. So I know most of the flight attendants and I can almost fly for free.W: Lucky you!Track 3-1-6Matt: Have you done all the errands?Tina: No, I haven’t finished them yet.Matt: You don’t have to go to the post office, I’ve canceled the mail delivery.Tina: Well, I’ve picked up the plane tickets. But I haven’t taken the dog to the kennel. What about you? Have you washed the dishes?Matt: No, I haven’t cleaned the kitchen. But I’ve already watered the plants, and I’ve given our keys to Mrs. Smith.Tina: What about your suitcase? Have you packed it?Matt: Not yet…But don’t worry: there’s still lots of time!Track 3-1-7S: Are you almost ready?J: Yes, I think so. But we always forget so many things. Did you get the traveler’s checks at the bank yesterday?S: Yes I did. And I paid the bills too.J: Well, I changed our voice mail message and I confirmed all of our flights.S: Great! Let’s remember to give the house keys to Mr. Jacobsen so he can come in and water our plants.J: This afternoon I have to stop the mail delivery at the post office.S: And could you please take the dog to kennel?J: No, I hate that. He always looks so scared.S: And this time let’s remember to empty the trash before we leave.J: And we’ll give away all the fresh food. Last year there were black tomatoes and green meat in our refrigerator after our vacation.S: I made a note to myself unplug the computer.J: And I promised to turn off all the lights. The electric bill was terrible last time.S: Maybe we should write a list, they may be used again on our next vacation.Track 3-1-8；3-1-9Tips for better packingAre you planning to travel for a weekend or several months around the country or overseas? Here are some tips to help you pack your bags.1.Pre-trip planning. Make a packing list to help you remember everything. Reveal it about aweek before your trip. Plan a time to go shopping for things you need for your trip. Don’t pack the night before you travel. You’ll forget things when you’re in a hurry.2.Tagging luggage. Before packing, put names tags on valuable items like cameras andcellphones. Make sure that each piece of luggage, including carry-on has a luggage tag on it.If you know your hotel’s address and phone numbers, put it on your luggage tags.3.Saving space. Pack small items: socks, belts and etc inside your shoes. It uses the empty spaceand helps the shoes to hold their shape. Pack your clothes in plastic bags. If you’re traveling with a friend, plan your packing together, share your alarm clock, toothpaste or first aid kit. 4.Your carry-on bag. The most important items for your trip: passport, plane tickets, traveler’schecks, credit cards keys and etc should go in your carry-on bag. Always keep them with you.Keep your carry-on bag small and light. Put those the heavy items in your checking luggage.Use soft bags such as backpacks or shoulder bags for carry-ons. They fit easily under the airplane seat or into the small overhead compartment.5.Other ideas. Bring an empty bag for souvenirs from the trip. Remember to pack a few rub ofbans, safety pins and plastic bags, they can be very useful. Bring some snacks such as nuts, cookies or dried fruit, you can eat them if you don’t have enough time for a meal. Sharing food is a good way to made other travelers.Unit 1 Lesson BVideo track 3-1-1Dave: Before going on a trip I pay the bills, I empty the trash, and I give a house key to a friend. Alejandra: Before I leave on a trip, I have to confirm travel plans and make sure that I have requested a vegetarian meal.Thallus: Before leaving for a long trip, I turn off the lights, I turn off my heater, I give my keys to my roommate, and I water my plant.Video track 3-1-2Julianna: The funniest story of my traveling experience was when I came to the U.S. for the first time by myself. They lost my luggage and I didn't speak a word of English. I had to use my hands to explain myself. People understood what I meant and they helped me out.Catherine: My recent trip to Africa was one of the most amazing trips of my life, This was my second trip to Tanzania, Africa. We visited a lot of villages, some very remote that we had to travel by helicopter. In Tanzania, it's very different from America so there are no maps. So, even traveling in a helicopter, we didn't really know where we were going to go. We didn't really know the village names, so we just kind of had no destination and we got in the helicopter and just flew around. And if we saw some animals or some rooftops of hut houses, we said, "Let's go there" and we just kind of landed.Dennis: I have a lot of funny experiences on the airline as a flight attendant. But one of the funniest I could recall was, there was this passenger who had a toupee and one of my flight attendants was serving---l think---she was serving food---and she had this tray. And suddenly turbulence happened, and she lost her balance---and her hand landed on the guy's head, who had a toupee. When she caught her balance again, the toupee kind of shifted, so his sideburns wereon his forehead. And I had to control my laughter because you're not allowed to laugh—video track 3-1-3Dennis: I have a lot of funny experiences on the airline as a flight attendant. But one of the funniest I could recall was, there was this passenger who had a toupee and one of my flight attendants was serving---l think---she was serving food---and she had this tray. And suddenly turbulence happened, and she lost her balance---and her hand landed on the guy's head, who had a toupee. When she caught her balance again, the toupee kind of shifted, so his sideburns wereon his forehead. And I had to control my laughter because you're not allowed to laugh—City Living Mexico----here we come!Video track 3-1-4Sun-hee: This is going to be a great trip! I've never been to Mexico, have you?Mike: No, I haven't. Have you finished everything?Tara: Oh my gosh! Where's my bag?Sun-hee: (to Tara) It s in the closet. (into phone) Of course! I'm the only one who's organized around here. I ran errands all day and I'm ready---exhausted---but ready.Mike: What did you have to do?Sun-hee: (holds up ticket) Well, first I had to confirm my flight--Claudia: My ticket! Where's my ticket? Have you seen it?Sun-hee: (to Claudia) I saw it in the bathroom.Claudia: The bathroom? Are you sure? So strange ... (holds up her ticket) Oh, you're right. Got it! Sun-hee: (holds up traveler's checks)-- then I had to get traveler's checks--Tara: Oh! My money! I've lost my wallet! (Sun-hee hands Tara her wallet) Whexv!Sun-hee: (into phone)-- then I had to pay the electricity and phone bills, (to Tara) because someone forgot-- (into phone) and then I had to change my voice mail message.Claudia: My cell phone! I don t remember where I put my cell phone!Sun-hee: (to Claudia) It's in the kitchen.Claudia: (to self) The kitchen--it's in the kitchen-- (holds up cell phone) Ta-dah!Sun-hee: (into phone) These two----they're never prepared! What would they do without me? Mike: How true--Hey, don't forget to unplug your TV and electrical stuff before you go.Sun-hee: (holds up plug) Done.Tara: Sun-hee! We're late! It's time to go!Sun-hee: OK! Iley mike, I have to go. We're leaving for the airport.Sun-hee, Tara and Claudia: Bye Mike!Mike: Cool! Have a great trip girls! Bye.Sun-hee: OK! Does everybody have everything? Tickets?Tara and Claudia: Yep.Sun-hee: Bags?Tara and Claudia: Yep.Sun-hee: Coats?Tara and Claudia: Yep.Sun-hee: Everything.Tara and Claudia: Yep. Let's go!Sun-hee: OK. Mexico----here we come!(all exit)Tara and Claudia: (Sun-hee re-enters to get her ticket and traveler's checks) Now-- Mexico----here we come!Track 3-1-18Sun-hee, Tara, and Claudia are preparing to go to Mexico for a vacation. While Sun-hee is talking to Mike on the phone, Claudia and Tara have some trouble preparing for the trip. First, Tara can’t find her bag and then Claudia doesn’t know where her ticket is. But Sun-hee is tatally relaxed because she has already finished getting ready. Sun-hee tells Mike about all the errands she had to do earlier that day. She had to confirm her flight, get travel’s checks, change her voice-mail message, and pay the bills. Finally, Tara and Claudia are ready to go and Sun-hee checks to be sure they have everything. However, after they leave, Sun-hee soon comes running back in. Why? She forgot to take her ticket and passport!Unit 2, Lesson ATrack 3-2-2；3-2-3Jenna: OK, I think we have two choices. The first place is a little house. It's located in a fruit orchard.Carson: Really?Jenna: Yeah. And you can eat as much fruit as you want. When it's in season, of course. Oh---but wait. It says there’s no air conditioner.Carson: That's OK. It's on the rainy side of the island. It's cooler there. We can use a fan. Jenna: You're probably right…Say. It looks pretty basic. No washing machine or dryer… not evena TV!Carson: Oh no! What are we going to do without a TV? That's terrible!Jenna: Very funny. I'm just letting you know about the place.Carson: I know. What's our second choice?Jenna: It's on the opposite side----the sunny side----of the island. Very fancy place with a big swimming pool. It s only three blocks from the ocean.Carson: Who needs a swimming pool? I mean, it's only three blocks.Jenna: I see your point. VVell, the pool area also has barbecue grills, beautiful gardens'- Carson: You like the second place better. I can tell..Jenna: Well, it does have everything. Washing machine, dryer, TV, VCR, frying pan'*' Carson: All we need is a toothbrush and a swimsuit-- Let's go with the second choice.Jenna: OK. I'II call them right now and reserve it. I can t wait to go!Audio track 3-2-4; 3-2-5Ashley: Excuse me. I’m trying to get to the City Zoo.Jose : oh, let me think…ok, um, how are you getting there?Ashley: I want to drive, if it’s convenient.Jose: well, the directions are easy. See that road over there?Ashley: yes.Jose: that’s Second Avenue. Just go straight down second and turn left at the traffic light. Ashley: ok.Jose: you’ll be on Church Avenue and it goes straight to the zoo.Ashley: oh, so it’s not too far.Jose: no, but the traffic is usually heavy. And I don’t think the zoo has many parking spaces available for cars.Ashley: hmm…Jose: maybe you should take the subway.Ashley: where do I catch it ?Jose: there’s a sbuway entrance right in front of the park. Take the red line three stops. Cet off at the City Zoo stop. It’s pretty obvious.Ashley: thanks a lot.Jose: no problemAshley: oh, wait. Noe more thing. How much does the sbuway cost?Jose: two dollars.Audio track 3-2-6Realtor: Hello, Mrs Wills. I think this house is perfect for you. I hope you like it.Mrs. Wills: it’s nice and roomy.Realtor: Yes, there’s a lot of room. It’s a four-bedroom house.Mrs. Wills: Great. I need a room for my home office beacause I work at home a lot. And I need two rooms for my kid.Realtor: And there’s also a big yard.Mrs. Wills: Great! I’d love to have a garden. My kids can play there.Realtor: Shall we go outside and have a look?Mrs. Wills: OK.Audio track 3-2-7There are seceral ways to improve life in my city. Our biggest problem is transportation. We really need more ways to get around. I’d like to ride my bicycle to work, but there is too much traffic on the streets. We need safer places for bicyclingand walking. Another problem is the parks. We have some nice parks, but we don’t take good care of them and they are often dirty. We need cleaner parks, where children can play and adults can relax. One more problem is nightlife. There’s nothing to do in the evening! We should build a big theater for plays and concerts.Audio track 3-2-8Take back your streetTwo neighbors meet on a city sidewalk. They talk about planting more flowers along their street, or asking the city council to add bike lanes to a busy road. In small but important ways, these people are changing the face of their cities.All around the world, people are speaking up and working hard to make their cities safer and more pleasant for pedestrians. Cities have painted crosswalks on their streets, made streets narrower, put in traffic lights and speed bumps, and made plans to help more kids walk or bike to school.Many people have learned from a man from Brisbane, Australia, named David Engwicht. His book Reclaiming Our Cities and Towns has a simple message. He says that in the past, streetsbelonged to everybody. Kids played there, and neighbors stopped there to talk.But now, streets are just for cars and trucks. People stay inside to get away from the noise and dangerous traffic, and we lose contact with our neighbors. Engwicht says that we should use streets for more than just transportation. People need to take back their streets.Engwicht travels around the world, helping people think differently about pedestrians, streets, and neighborhoods. Besides his books and articles, he gives many speeches. He has worked in neighborhoods from Honolulu to Scotland.While Engwicht was writing his book, he learned about how neighbors in the city Delft, in the Netherlands, stopped dangerous traffic on their street. They put old couches, tables, and planters in the streets. Cars could still pass, but they had to drive slowly. When the police arrived, they saw the value of these illegal actions to make the streets safer. Soon city officials started planning ways to make cars slow down, and “calm” the traffic.Engwicht says we should think about streeets as our “outdoor living room.” Calming the traffic is just the beginning. In the future, streets will be safe places for childre again, and our neighbors will become our friends.Unit2, Lesson BVideo track 3-2-1Jennifer: I want my dream house to be by a lake with a big yard. Iwant to have three bedrooms, and a big living room…family room…kitchen area so I can have parties and everyone can be together.Calum: I'd like to have a big swimming pool and a large garden so I could eat outside.Dennis: If I could have anything in rny dream house I would like to have a high-tech stove. VIartin: Of course a 52-inch plasma TV vould be nice.Alejandra: I woulcl love to have a veranda…a wide veranda…where I can sit during the evenings and read books and xxratch the sun set.Video track 3-2-2Dennis: If I could have anything in rny dream house I would like to have a high-tech stove.Video track 3-2-3Gian : At my work I'm not allowed to smoke. Anyone who smokes needs to go outside.Martin: I work for the phone company and we're not allowed to give out personal information about our customers.Jennifer: We are not allowed to use our cell phones and we can't eat at our desks.Dennis: In my house you can't smoke. And…um…as much as possible. You h ave to take your shoes off at the door.Nick: I'm not allowed to make noise at night w hen my roommates are sleeping.Calum: Well, there are actually too many rules in my dormitory, so I'm not allowed to do a lot of things. For instance, I'm not allowed to play music that's too loud so that it might disturb other people. I'm not allow ed to smoke inside. I'm not alloxNed to have alcohol in the rooms…Video track 3-2-4Calum: Well, there are actually too many rules in my dormitory, so I'm not allowed to do a lot of things. For instance, I'm not allowed to play music that's too loud so that it might disturb other people. I'm not allow ed to smoke inside. I'm not alloxNed to have alcohol in the rooms…City Living Imaginary BeachTakeshi: I can't believe how hot it is out there. Why didn't we go to Hawaii with everyone else? Mike: Because we didn't have the money.Takeshi: Well, why didn t we get an air conditioner'lMike: Hello? Same reason. And quit complaining! We're got air conditioning.Takeshi: Mike, that's a bowl of ice and a fan.Mike: Takeshi, you've got to be more like me and use >rour imagination, then you too can have a beach vacation. See? (pulls down window shade with beach poster) Check our that gorgeous view. Takeshi: Right, but not exactly "realistic."Mike: OK, come over here. Close your eyes. Feel that cool, ocean breeze.Takeshi: Mike, that's the fridge.Mike: Come on! I said, "Use your imagination!" Now close your eyes. Listen to the sound of the sea gulls…(makes sound like a seagull) hear the children laughing… (makes sound like children laughing) Why, I think I can even smell a barbeque…(waves a package of hot dogs)Takeshi: Raw hot dogs?Mike: Don't worry. I'm going to cook them up on that grill over there.Takeshi: Mike, you know you're not allowed to use a grill inside an apartment, right?Mike: OK. I'II use the microwave then.Takeshi: A beach, with a microwave. Sure, Mike.Mike: That's the beauty of "Imaginary Beach." We'x-e got a microwave oven, we'xe got a TV with a remote control. Who could ask for anything more?Takeshi: What about water? That's the main reason people go to the beach. What are you going to use for that? The bathtub?Mike: No, that'd be silly. Here we go! (turns on CD player) Feel the ocean mist-- (sprays water on Takeshi)Takeshi: :Mike, that's for spraying plants, not me!Mike: You know, the sound of the waves, the ocean mist-- makes me want to surf.Takeshi : Surf?Mike: Yeah, surf. (starts to fold up ironing board)Takeshi: Mike, no. you can t stand on that, you'II break it!Mike: No, I Won't. (stands on ironing board and pretends to surf) Look at me, dude---- I'm "hangin' ten"!Takeshi: Yeah, cool. (takes cap off water bottle) Hey, "dude"! Watch out for that wave! (throws water in Mike's face) Huh, I'm getting the hang of this "imagination" thing.Mike : Very funny, very funny indeed! (chases Takeshi)Unit 3, Lesson AAudio Track 3-3-1 ; 3-3-2Lee: Hi, Ellie.Ellie: Hi, Lee. How are you?Lee: Good. Hey there. Brandon. He's so cute. And you're such a good mother.Ellie: Thanks. Everyone says. "It's not always easy with your first child." You know, I agree with them.Lee: How old is he now?Ellie: He just turned two a month ago.Lee: Oh, no… The "terrible twos." Right?Ellie: Yep. It s so exhausting… for both of us!Lee: Does he throw things around? And cry a lot more?Ellie: Yes, exactly. Sometimes he hits me. I don't know. He was so well-behaved before. Lee: It happens to most babies. They turn two and their personality changes.Ellie: It sounds like you have some experience with "the terrible twos."Lee: I certainly do. My children are five and eleven now. but I still remember when they were y oung. Ellie: What can I do?Lee: Well, remember that it will pass… it won't last forever. Try to be patient.Audio track 3-3-3; 3-3-4Audio track 3-3-5Audio track 3-3-6Audio track 3-3-7; 3-3-8Unit 3 lesson BVideo track 3-3-1Kevin: When I was a child my family and I moved to a new town where I had to make new friends and assimilate to a new environment.Miyuki: I came to the United States when I was eight---- that was a big event in my life. I had a very difficult time getti ng accustomed to being here and…um…but within three, fouryears I had learned English and I just started speaking and I adjusted.Alejandra: When I was a teenager I went to this-- um"' camp in Brazil. At the camp there were thirty-three people from different countries. And this was a turning point in my lifebecause it helped me learn about different cultures anci that has helped me in w hat Ido today and that is work as an international student advisor.Video track 3-3-2Miyuki: I came to the United States when I was eight—that was a big event in my life. I had a very difficult time getting accustomed to being here and um…but within three, four years I had learned English and I just started speaking and I adjusted.Video track 3-3-3Dennis: I plan to retire in my old age, like about 70, maybe somewhere in Europe. But before that…like as early as mavbe about 50 years old, I'd like to put up my own restaurant and…um…see how that goes.Miyuki: I don't plan on getting married for a ver y long time, maybe 29…30? I can't even think about having kids yet.Jennifer: I may get married in the future, I'd like to have kids someday, but I don t know…we'll see.Martin: In my lifetime one of the things that I would like to see is the end of wars. I'd like to see men at peace with each other.Vedio track3-3-4Jennifer: I may get married in the future, I'd like to have kids someday, but I don t know…we'll see.Martin: In my lifetime one of the things that I would like to see is the end of wars. I'd like to see men at peace with each other.City living Go with the flowClaudia: So, when do you start your new job?Roberto: I'm not sure. I mav start as soon as next month.Claudia: Wow！Roberto: Yeah, it's going to be a lot of fun…. expert I'll have to learn how to use that new software program I told you about.Claudia: Don't worry. I'm a software expert, I'II help y'ou figure it out.Roberto: Thanks.Hey,what about your job? Your boss was transferred to the Asian office. Are you going to get promoted?Claudia: I might-- might not. It's not a big deal.Roberto: Huh?Claudia: I've been thinking lately,I don't plan on working my whole life. Someday, maybe in five years or so, I'm going to quit my job and get out of this stressful life. You know, relax.Have some fun!Roberto: Oh. What are you planning to do?Claudia: I'm definitely going to travel… I might even move to another country, maybe work as a Volunteer…I could even start a new career! Maybe one where I can hilp people…or help the world. What about you? What are your plans?Roberto: Well, I've pretty much got everything planned already, right up to my retirement. Claudia: Really?Roberto: Yep. I'm going to work hard and save as much money as possible until I'm about 30…31.then I'm going to become the Vice President of Finance, and then the CEO by the timeI'm 40…ma ybe 45.Claudia: Yeah?Roberto : Yep. And when I'm 35 or 36, I'm going to settle down, get married, and have some kids Claudia: Oh you are, are you? You know that for a fact?Roberto :Well, it's not a fact---- yet. But really, if you want to succeed, you need to have clear-cut, well-defined goals and aspirationsClaudia: I don't know, I think you should keep your options open. You know…"go with the flow." Robert: "Go with the flovv," eh? So you're not nervous about the promotion?Claudia: I didn't say that. It just won't be the end of the world if I don't get it. What about you? Are you nervous about the new job?Roberto : Not really. I'm just going to "go xvirh the flow," as long as the "floxv" follows my plan!Audio track 3-3-17Claudia and Roberto were talking about Roberto’s new job. Roberto was excited, but he was a bit nervous about learning a new software program. Claudia told him not to worry and promised to help him learn it. Then Roberto asked Claudia if she might get promoted soon because her boss had been transferred to a different office. Claudia said that getting promoted was not a big deal. She explained that her goal was to quit her job someday and relax. Roberto, however, said his life was planned already, almost right up to retirement. He thought it was important to have well-defined goals, but Claudia said to Roberto should keep his options open, and “go with the flow.” Roberto agreed, but only if the “flow” followed his plan!选择是难，更何况是心灵选择。
新世纪大学英语四视听说听力原文
Unit 1OL2 (A)Jack: I think we should buy a bigger car. Big cars are safer.Kayla: Yes, but on the other hand, they consume more oil.Jack: They also look really cool.Kayla: That’s true, but there are some SUVs which are not big but also very beautiful.Jack: And I think big cars are more fun to drive.Kayla: But then again, it’s very expensive.Jack: Well, let’s get more information about several kinds of cars, okay?OL2(B)My country has two very famous buildings called the Petronas Towers. The buildings are made of glass, steel, and concrete. They were designed by an American architect, but he used a Malaysian style. They were finished in 1998, and they were the tallest buildings in the world at that time. Each tower has 88 floors, and is 452 meters high.I really like the Petronas Towers. They show both the modern and the traditional side of my countryOL3Modern buildings: We love them, We hate themThe world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris is almost 500 years old, and it faced a very modern problem: There simply wasn’t enough space for six million visitors each year. In 1989, American architect I.M. Pei designed a striking glass pyramid in the building’s center to be a visitor entrance and shopping arcade. But he also started an angry debate. Some people felt his glass building was a piece of art, like the ones inside the museum. Others said it was just an ugly, modern mistake.Kyoto, Japan, is the country’s ancient capital, and the heart of its culture. Its railroad station was too small for the millions of visitors. In 1997, the city completed a new station in a huge shopping center, right in the oldest part of the city. Designed by Hiroshi Hara, the building also contains a hotel and department store. Before it was built, critics said that the high, wide, modern building would destroy the city’s traditional look. On the other hand, supporters said it would bring new life into the city center.OL4The future building boom?Interviewer: What do you think is the biggest problem facing our cities?Erika: I think it’s overcrowding. Talk to anyone living in a major metropolitan area and they will say the same thing: There’s no space. Even the suburbs are getting crowded.Interviewer: Well, in some places there simply isn’t any land left for building, right?Erika: Yes, that’s true, but you have to think creatively. You can’t give up so easily.Interviewer: Think creatively? What do you suggest?Erika: What I’m saying is that we can build more structures underground.We can add parking lots, malls, hotels, and even apartment buildings. There’s plenty of space.Interviewer: Isn’t it expensive?Erika: Yes, it can be. In the past building underground has been very expensive. However, we have new technology that will bring the cost down. It involves using robots. You don’t have to pay robots a salary!Interviewer: Isn’t “building down” more dangerous than other kind of construction?Erika: Actually, I think it’s safer than building skyscrapers, for example. Remember, we already do it. We have subways and underground shopping malls. I’m just suggesting we invest in a variety of bigger projects and that we dig deeper.Interviewer: What would you say to people who doubt your idea?Erika: I can understand their feelings. Whenever there’s a new idea, it can cause controversy. But “building down” is not some kind of impractical idea. It makes sense. There is so much space underground: it can accommodate a lot of traffic, storage, and people. With the new technology we have, we’d be crazy not to consider the idea---it’s the wave of the future!Unit 2OL2 (A)Penny: Hello. Your Computer World sales department.Ted: Hi, Penny. It’s Ted.Penny: Oh, hi, Ted. What’s up?Ted: Well, my computer has crashed again.Penny: Oh no!Ted: Oh, yes. That’s why I’m calling. You know, it’s five years old. And I needto speak to Scott about getting a new one.Penny: Well, you’ve called at a good time. We have some attractive new models.Ted: Great! I’m looking for something affordable. And I want to get something portable this time.Penny: I’m sure Scott can help you with that…Let’s see, he is in a meeting until 3:30. I’ll ask him to call you.Ted: No, that’s OK. I’ll call him after 3:30. Please give him the message.OL2 (B)E-mail is my favorite way to communicate. I think it is as fast as a fax machine, and it is as easy as a cell phone. Of course e-mail has some problems, too. It isn’t asaffordable as ordinary mail, because you need a computer and Internet service. And Idon’t think it is as reliable as a fax machine. Sometimes e-mail messages get lost. Butin my opinion, e-mail is as convenient as a cell phone. I can send a message from myhome or office, and my friends can read it when they have time.OL3In today’s report, we look at a new technology called pervasive computing.Pervasive computing means putting tiny computers into everyday electronic appliances, such as toasters and microwaves. With pervasive computing, appliances can communicate with their users – and with other appliances!Some companies now sell pervasive computing products like a “smart”toaster. It remembers your favorite kind of toast: light or dark. Companies are designing a “smart” coffee maker and a “smart” clock. The coffee maker can measure the water and coffee. It can even put milk in your breakfast coffee and make black coffee in the afternoon. The clock will check the time on other clocks in your house, and give information about other appliances. For example, it can tell you, “Your coffee maker needs more water.”And that’s only the beginning. One company is now advertising “Save time –phone your washing machine!” Engineers are making a “smart” house. In this house, the lights, heater, and air conditioner change automatically when family members come home. This makes the home comfortable, and it saves a lot of energy. Pervasive computing could change many parts of our daily lives.But do people really want pervasive computing? Do they really need technology everywhere? One company asked people about their opinions on “smart” appliances. There were surprises. A “smart” refrigerator can buy more food on the Internet, but people didn’t want it, because it might make mistakes.“Pervasive computing is as important as a telephone,” says Rebecca Blair, president of InnoTech Corporation. But some of these products are not useful, or even practical. Companies should learn more about the technology that people really want.OL4Local girl rescuedShe may have a broken leg, but she can’t be happier. Morgan Bailey, 11, is happy to be alive.Tuesday was like any other day for Morgan. She was at school. It was fourth period, and she was the first student to arrive in the gymnasium for her physical education class.Suddenly there was a loud noise.“There was a sharp cracking noise and then a loud boom. After that, I don’t remember anything,” said Morgan.The roof of the gymnasium had collapsed under the heavy snow. Morgan was trapped underneath. She couldn’t escape.“I woke up and there was a big piece of wood on my leg. I couldn’t move it. I was starting to get cold.”Fortunately, help was nearby. A new program using “rescue robots” was tried for the first time.“We were nervous about using the robot,” said Derrick Sneed, the man in charge of the program. “But in the end, the robot gave us reliable information. It went extremely well.”The rescue robot was able to go into the gym and locate Morgan’s exact position.“We send in robots first because it may not be safe for humans,” said Mr. Sneed. “Human beings are not as useful as robots in some situations. A gas leak, for example, could kill you or me but wouldn’t hurt a robot.”Although it didn’t happen in Morgan’s case, some rescue robots can bring fresh air or water to people who are trapped.Rescue robots go into rough, dangerous places. They work in life or death situations. They have to be durable.Doctors say that Morgan is doing well. She should be going home in two or three days. What is the first thing she wants to do after she gets out of the hospital?“I want to meet my hero,”laughs Morgan. “That little robot that saved my life!”Unit 3OL2Amy: John, I’ve never notice this old photo of your family before.John: My mother just found it in the attic. She decided to hang it up.Amy: It’s a nice picture of your family.John: I think it’s embarrassing. And I look stupid.Amy: Well, you could’ve combed your hair…it’s a nice shot, though. Look at how young you are! How old were you in the photo?John: Eight…no wait, I’d just turned nine.Amy: I guess these two people are your parents.John: Yep. They were married when that picture was taken. Now they’re divorced.Amy: Oh. What do they do?John: My father’s retired. Mom works in a hospital.Amy: What are their names?John: Well, my father’s name is Joseph. My mother is Olivia – she was named after a popular actress.Amy: How great! I have an aunt with the same name. I love the name Olivia…Who’s that guy?John: Which one?Amy: The guy standing behind you. Is that your brother, Tom?John: No, that’s my Uncle Randy. He’s only two years older than my brother.Amy: He’s cute. I love a guy with a mustache.John: Um, sorry, but he’s married now. his wife just had a baby.Amy: I was just making a comment…So the other young guy must be your brother.John: Yes. That’s Tom.Amy: How old is he in the picture?John: Let’s see…he’s nine years older than me,…so he would’ve been 18 then.Amy: And there’s your little sister, Tina. She’s so cute!John: Yeah. She’s two years younger than me. It’s hard to believe she’s in high school now!OL3A bank robbery in Virginia, USA, was stopped when the robber and the bank teller couldn’t reach an agreement. The robber pushed a holdup note under the window, but the teller looked at it, said, “I can’t read this,” and gave it back. The robber pushed the note through a second time. The teller crumpled the note up and threw it at the robber. He picked it up and walked out of the bank.A professional ice hockey player will miss the rest of this season’s games becausehe injured himself. National Hockey League goalie Jean-Louis Blanchard went on the injured list after he fell and seriously hurt his back. He was walking out of a restaurant in Ottawa, Canada, when he slipped on some ice.The first international camel beauty contest was held last week in Alxa, in western China. More than 100 dressed-up camels entered the contest. The judges examined them for shiny hair, tall humps, and beautiful costumes. Unlike human beauty contests, though, there were no interviews with the contestants.Police in Sheffield, England, arrested a 41-year-old man for stealing five cars. Graham Owens went to car dealers and said he wanted to buy a car, and borrowed a car to test-drive. Each time, he drove the car around, then cleaned it inside and washed it outside – before leaving it at the side of the road, and walking home.OL4Nutty newsLulu is a kangaroo. For 10 years she has lived with the Richards family. Lulu was adopted by the family after they found her next to her dead mother.Mr. Ken Richards is a farmer. He was working on his farm when a heavy tree branch suddenly fell on top of him.Lulu stood next to Mr. Richards’ body. She started barking and didn’t leave Mr. Richards’ side.“I’ve never heard Lulu bark like that ---she sounded like a dog. She barked and barked and she didn’t stop,” said Celeste, Mr. Richards’ daughter.After 15 minutes, the Richards family went to investigate. They found Ken on the ground and he was unconscious.“Lulu is a hero,” said Celeste, “She saved my father.”Mr. Middleton, an expert veterinarian, said that Lulu’s story is rare. “I have never seen a kangaroo act like that. Maybe Lulu helped Ken Richards because the Richards family is the only family she has ever known.”Lulu has always followed Ken around the farm. She’s a loyal, friendly, and very intelligent kangaroo. After Ken leaves the hospital, he is planning to go everywhere with Lulu.Nutty newsApproximately 175,000 people live in the Republic of Vanuatu, an island chain east of Australia. It is a popular tourist destination because ther’s a lot to do there: you can visit waterfalls, go horseback riding, take an aerial tour, or visit a traditional Ni-Vanuatu village. Vanuatu is most famous for its scuba diving and snorkeling.In an effort to draw attention to these popular water sports, Vanuatu has created a world’s “first”: the government has opened an underwater post office. You have to be a certified scuba diver to work there. The office is three meters below the surface in an area on the outskirts of Port Vila, the capital city. So far, the post office has hired four workers. They will work in a room surrounded by the beauty of Vanuatu’s underwater world. Customers will buy waterproof postcards on land and then dive down to the post office to receive a special waterproof stamp.Unit 4OL2 (A)I plan to become a teacher after I finish my studies. I decided to study at thisuniversity because the teaching program is very good. We have a lot of practice working with children. I love to work with young kids. I expect to graduate from the university next June, and I hope to find a job in a kindergarten. I’ll try to start working in September.OL2 (B)G: Hello, Ms. Hale. I’m Mr. Grant, the advertising manager for the company. Do you have a resume or curriculum vitae to give to me?H: Yes, Mr. Grant. Here it is.G: Thank you. Now, let me tell you a little bit about the job. We need someone to design brochures on the computer. Do you have up-to-date computer skills?H: Yes, I do. In my present position I use computer graphics all the time. I have experience with animation as well.G: Oh, that’s very good. We hope to launch a new group of animated ads next spring. Can you work with others in a pleasant manner, Ms. Hale?H: My co-workers seem to think so. I can also work independently by myself.G: That’s necessary, too. What about flexibility in working long hours on a project?H: I have a lot of energy and I’m willing to get the job done. The work I did last year won two awards at a national conference.G: Excellent. That’s very impressive. By the way, did I mention that we need someone to start next week?H: No, you didn’t, but it might be possible.G: Good. Thank you for coming today. We’ll be I touch soon.OL3You’ve never met Malissa Hayes, and you don’t know her name, but you know her voice. Melissa records information messages for the telephone company. When you hear The number you called has been changed… -- that’s Melissa!“Yes, it’s true,” she says. “I’m the voice talent for National Telephone.”At least 50,000 people hear her voice everyday. “I try to sound warm and friendly, even when I’m saying, I’m sorry, that number is incorrect. Please try again.”Melissa works only three days a week, but she has to practice a lot. “My voice has to sound the same at the end of eight hours.”She’s very careful about her voice. “I don’t drink lots of hot water with honey. I can’t go to horror movies because I always scream, and I might hurt my voice!”How did she get her job? “A friend told me about it. I listened to all the telephone company messages on my phone and then I recorded a cassette of those messages. After I sent it to the company, I called them every day for a month!”She’s done this work for three years now, and she loves it. “It’s fun! And I’m helping people by using my voice.” Plus, people are always surprised when they hear about Melissa’s job. They say, “you’re a real person? I thought it was computer!”OL4Interview 1Interviewer: What is your job, Ken?Ken: I’m a V.J. or “video jockey.”Interviewer: How would you describe your job?Ken: I’m on TV. I introduce music videos and talk about them. I alsointerview singers who appear in videos.Interviewer: What is the best part of your job?Ken: I get to meet a lot of famous people. That’s very exciting. Also, I love music, so it’s a lot of fun.Interviewer: What is the worst part of your job?Ken: I get to meet a lot of famous people. Some of them are not very nice. They think they are better than me. They can be very demanding.Interviewer: What was your most memorable moment?Ken: last year, I presented an award on TV at a video music awards show.I couldn’t believe it. They flew me out to Los Angeles and I stayed in Beverly Hills.I was on the TV show for a whole 45 seconds! I got to meet a lot of stars.Interviewer: I want to be a V.J. How do I get the job?Ken: Well, first you have to make a videotape about yourself. You need to talk about certain things on the video. In my case, there was a list of questions, like “What did you do last weekend?” and “What’s in your CD player right now?”After you talk about yourself, you send the videotape in to the TV station. They call you if they like the tape.Interview 2Interviewer: What is your job, Steven?Steven: I’m a car courier.Interviewer: How would you describe your job?Steven: Sometimes a person or a company needs a car moved from one place to another. They may not have time to do it themselves. They hire me to drive the car.Interviewer: What is the best part of your job?Steven: I like to drive, so it’s fun for me. Last summer, I drove all the way from New York to California. The weather was great. I had the radio on and enjoyed my trip very much.Interviewer: What is the worst part of your job?Steven: I have to be very punctual. If I say I’ll arrive on Monday at 6:00, I have to be there by Monday at 6:00. I have to be dependable. It’s stressful at times.Interviewer: What was your most memorable moment?Steven: I drove across the desert as the sun was setting. It was incredible!Interviewer: I want to be a car courier. How do I get the job?Steven: That’s a good question. My mother started this business, so she hired me. You’d have to call my mother to find out!Unit 5OL2Microsoft Corporation is a multinational computer technology corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products for computing devices. Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, its best selling flagship products are the Microsoft Windows operating system and the Microsoft Office suite. Microsoft ships products to Europe, Asia, and Latin America. It manages branch offices in more than 60 countries. It has nearly 90,000 employees in 105 countries by 2020.Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. in the mid-1980’s, it rose to dominate the home computer operating system market with MS-DOS.Since 1985, Microsoft has released an upgrading line of Windows operating systems featuring a friendly user interface. The latest one, Windows Vista, was released in January 2007 and has sold 140 million copies to date.As one commentator notes, Microsoft’s original mission was “a computer on every desk and in every home, running Microsoft software,” and now it is a goal near fulfillment. Microsoft also makes profits in other markets such as computer hardware products and home entertainment products.OL3Advertising is everywhere. It’s on race cars and subway trains, on T-shirts and billboards. Everyday, you see hundreds of ads, and each advertiser wants you to buy their product. But do we really need all these products?A group in Canada says “NO.”In 1991, they started an event called Buy Nothing Day, to protest against consumerism and waste. Every year, on the last Friday in November, no one should spend any money for 24 hours. The event has spread to over 15 countries around the world, including Japan, Australia, and the United Kingdom.In the United States, Buy Nothing Day takes place on the Friday after the Thanksgiving holiday. This is usually the busiest day of the year in department stores and shopping malls. Traditionally, it’s the first day of the Christmas shopping season, when Americans buy gifts for family and close friends.However, this “season” has grown longer every year. Now some stores put up their Christmas window displays in the middle of October, and Americans are pressured to buy gifts for every one of their relatives, for all of their coworkers, and for everyone they do business with. Many people feel that they are forgetting the real significance of the holidays, because companies just want them to spend more money.Of course, Buy Nothing Day supporters don’t want to change just one day. They want the change to continue all year. But if we take a break from shopping on one day, we can start thinking about what we really need in life. Michael Smith, British organizer of Buy Nothing Day, says: “Our message is clear: Shop less, live more!”OL4Ad or no ad?Is advertising really necessary? Billions of dollars are spent on it every year, so it must be important. After all, it’s a busy world. You have to advertise, sell products, and make money!Not every company thinks that way. The NO-AD company (“no-ad” stands for “not advertised”) avoids big advertising campaigns. The company was started in 1960 and is successful today. Their products are still affordable because the company saves money on advertising. They also use their savings to support a drug and alcohol awareness program to educate high school students.NO-AD sells by word of mouth. “Word-of-mouth advertising” happens when a person tells another person about a good experience with a product or service. That second person then tells another friend, family member, or colleague. And so a chain of information is created.Typically, advertisers talk about how good their product is. Although they say things like, “Studies show that our product is the best,” or “Everyone loves this product,” it can sound insincere or unconvincing. It’s much more believable to hear about a product from someone who did not make it. Our friends’ opinions are very important to us, so we often listen to their advice about a product.Word-of-mouth advertising has other advantages, too. It’s cost-effective (after all, it’s free) and a company doesn’t have to create a complex business plan to doit. Here is some advice for small business about work-of-mouth advertising: Be prepared to talk about your company at any time. You never know who you will meet. Always carry business cards.Only say positive things about your company. Don’t say negative things about your company.Help other companies by referring people to them. The more you help others, the more good fortune will come back to you.Unit 6OL4Money from unexpected sourcesThe San people live in southern Africa. Scientists say that they may have been living there for as long as 40,000 years, hunting animals and gathering plants. Until recently, the once mighty San were broke and unemployed. They had lost their land and were no longer engaged in traditional activities, such as hunting. The few young San people with jobs were working as farm laborers. They were not learning about their ancient culture and language.That may all change. The San have struck it rich. They recently signed an agreement with a large drug company. The San have traditional knowledge about plants. The drug company is especially interested in a particular cactus and how the San use it.The San used to go on hunting trips. While away from home, they chewed on the cactus to suppress their appetite—they no longer felt hungry afterwards. Using the San’s knowledge, the drug company plans to make a new drug from this plant. For people around the world who eat too much and have weight problems, this new drug could really help them by suppressing their appetites.The San have a positive plan for this new wealth. Their first step will be to get jobs for their people. Their next priority will be education. Through education, they hope to save their culture and language for future generations.When you think of a monk, you might think of a quiet man living in an isolated place. The “free monks” of Greece do live in a monastery, but they are anything but quiet. In fact, they sing. They have been recording their songs and selling many records in Greece.Young music listeners love to listen to the “free monks.”Their songs are recorded in different styles (digital keyboard and rock, for example), and the themes are not only religious. The brothers also sing about problems like drugs and globalization.The monks haven’t made a fortune from their record sales, but they have made a profit. They use the money to pay for summer camps for teenagers. At the camps, the teens can play soccer and go horseback riding. The monks also donate money to other social programs that help people.Unit 7The shrinking familyElisa Sanchez is a mother in Monterrey, Mexico. She and her husband are both high school teachers in their thirties.They have two children. They don’t plan to have any more. “I was one of six children,”says Elisa. “My husband comes from a family of seven. People used to have more children in the sixties and seventies. Now it’s different.”Elisa’s husband thinks the lower birthrate is a positive change. “With a smaller population, there will be less competition. That means there will be more jobopportunities for yong people.”Gina Moretti works hard as a TV new announcer in Milan, Italy. “My mother thinks I work too hard. Every time I visit her she asks me the same question: When are you getting married?”Gina is 32 and her mother is worried about Gina’s ability to get married and raise a family in the future. The Italian government is worried, too. In 1958, one million babies were born in Italy. In 1998, it was half that number. The average mother in Italy has her first child at the age of 30. after 30, experts note, there isn’t a lot of time for women to have many children. The population is aging rapidly. Some wonder: has population control in Italy been too successful?。
新世纪大学英语系列教材视听说第1到第4册听力原文
第一册Unit1,Lesson ATrack1-1-1A.listen to three people from the pen pals website.Match the name of the speaker with his or her interest:Fiona:Hi,I’m Fiona.I’m from Sydney,Australia.I’m19,and a student at the University of Canberra.I’m majoring in computer science.When I’m not studying,I like going to the movies. Miguel:Hi,I’m Miguel.I’m from Mexico City.I’m28and I’m a math teacher.In my free time,I like playing soccer with my fiends.Hiromi:Hi,I’m Hiromi,and I’m from Tokyo.I’m24,and I’m a graphic artist.When I have some free time,I usually work on a comic book I’m creating.The main character’s name is Damen. Track1-1-2B.listen again.Answer the questions about the people.Check the correct box.Track1-1-3B.Mariana and Danny live in the same apartment building.Are they meeting for the first time? Listen to their conversation.Mariana:Hi.My name is Mariana.I’m in apartment201.Danny:Hi,Mariana.I’m Danny.I’m in302.It’s nice to meet you.Mariana:Nice to meet you,too.Danny:So,are you a student,Mariana?Mariana:yeah,I study music at NYU.Danny:That’s interesting.Mariana:What do you do,Danny?Danny:I’m a student at Hunter College.I also work in an art gallery.Track1-1-4C.Listen again.Practice the conversation.Then practice with your information.Track1-1-5C.Listen to Dan describing himself and Dayanne describing her friend.Pay attention to the expressions used for describing people.Then describe yourself to your partner.1.My name is Dan and I’m from the United States.I’m28years old and work at a hospital.I speak English,and Spanish and Portuguese.I’m pretty tall.I’m about six feet.I have a muscular build and short blonde（头发金黄色的）hair.I have hazel（淡绿褐色的）-colored eyes.2.I have a friend who looks like Antonio Banderas.He’s tall,dark hair,brown eyes,but he’s thin and Antonio Banderas is a little more muscular.Track1-1-OL-1A.Emily is at the airport.Listen and check the correct box.Josh:Hello?Emily:Hi,Josh?It’s Emily.Josh:Hi Em.Are you at the airport with Uncle Tim?Emily:Yes,I’m here,but I don't see Uncle Tim.Tell me again–what does he look like?Josh:He’s tall,and he’s in his30s.He has long brown hair.Emily:OK…Josh:Oh,and he wears glasses.Emily:No,I don’t see him…Track1-1-OL-2B.Listen again.Emily is looking for a man.What does he look like?Circle the correct answers.Track1-1OL-3C.Listen again.Who is the man?Check the correct picture.What is different about him now?Josh:Hello?Emily:Hi,Josh?It’s Emily.Josh:Hi Em.Are you at the airport with Uncle Tim?Emily:Yes,I’m here.But I don’t see Uncle Tim.Tell me again---what does he look like? Josh:He’s tall,and he’s in his30s.He has long brown hair.Emily:OK…Josh:Oh,and he wears glasses.Emily:No,I don’t see him…Uncle Tim:Hi,Excuse me…are you Emily?Emily:Yes…Uncle Tim?Uncle Tim:Hi,Emily.How are you?Emily:Fine!Wow,Uncle Tim,you look different!Josh Josh…are you there?Uncle Tim is here. He has short,blond hair now.He looks like Brad Pitt!Track1-1-OL-4A.Listen to the description of a family photo.Then drag the names from the box and drop them on the right person.Emilio is in his fifties.He is tall–about182cm.He is average weight.He has brown eyes.He has short,curly,gray hair.Kathy is in her forties.She is short.She is slim.She has blue eyes.She has long,straight,blond hair.Michael is young.He is tall.He is average weight.He has dark,brown eyes.He has short,curly, blond hair.Alexis and Ashley are twins.They are young.They are average height.They are slim.Alexis has blue eyes,but Ashley has green eyes.They both have long,curly,red hair.Track1-1-OL5B.Now listen to these people introducing themselves.Then answer the questions asked.1.I’m Carrie Brown from New York.I’m an art student and I like listening to music and playing basketball.2.Hello,everyone.My name is Ann Andrews.I come from Wellington,New Zealand.I’m a teacher and I like shopping and hanging out with friends.3.Hi,I’m Julia Sanchez.I’m a reporter from Lima,Peru.I like surfing and blogging.4.My name is Charles Horton.I live in Boston,USA.I’m a chef.In my spare time,I like painting and traveling.5.I’m George Simmel from Berlin,Germany.I’m a fashion designer.I like watching films and jogging very much.6.My name is Kevin Smith.I come from Sydney,Australia.I like cooking and reading detective stories.I’m a finance manager.Track1-1-OL-6A.Look at the picture and listen to the e-mail message.Then tell which one in the picture is Mr.Ryder.Dear Mr.Peters,Please meet Mr.James Ryder at the airport station at11:00tomorrow.His flight is UA238from Los Angeles.He is a tall man in his sixties with gray hair,and he wears big glasses.His meeting with the Marketing Department is at4:00.Thank you.Kyra GreeneMarketing DepartmentTrack1-1OL-7B.Listen to another e-mail message.Then tell which one in the picture is Tom.Gina--HELP!Can you meet my friend Tom at the airport tomorrow?My car has big problems and I can’t drive it.Tom is coming on flight KX661from Denver at11:00.He’s average height and kind of thin,with long blond hair and a mustache.Thanks a million!ChrisTrack1-1-OL8A.Now listen to the passage.Do you think Andrew Barn is happy being a celebrity double?Celebrity doublesA group of teenagers is standing outside a hair salon in Manchester,England.Many of them have cameras and are looking in the salon window.Then want to see soccer player David Beckham.A man in the salon looks like Beckham(he has blond hair and Beckham’s good looks).But the man in the salon isn’t the famous soccer player.He’s Andrew Barn--a twenty-two–year–old hairdresser.Barn isn’t surprised by the teenagers.People often stop him on the street and want to take his picture.Barn is a hairdresser,but the also makes money as a Beckham double.Barn travels all over Europe as David Beckham.Newspapers often take his photo.It’s an exciting life for the hairdresser from Manchester.Today,many companies work with celebrity doubles.The most popular celebrity doubles look like famous athletes,pop singers,and actors.The companies pay doubles to go to parties and business meetings.Doubles are also on TV and in newspaper ads.Why do people want to look like a celebrity?An Anna Kournikova double in the U.S.says,"I can make good money.I also make a lot of people happy.”Tack1-1-OL-9B.Listen again.Then circle True or False.If a sentence is false,make it true.Unit1,Lesson BGlobal ViewpointsNick:My name is Nick Raducanu.I’m23years old and I’m from the United States.I speak English and I also speak French.Woo Sung:My name is Woo Sung.I’m from Seoul,Korea.I am20years old and I’m a student.I speak English,Korean,and French.Natalie:My name’s Natalie Danglade.I’m25years old.I live in the United States and I’m a reporter at a television.Dayanne:My name is Dayanne Leal.I am from Brazil and my first language is Portuguese.I’m not very tall and also I’m not very skinny.I have brown eyes and short brown hair.Dan:My name is Dan and I’m from the United States.I’m28years old and I work at a hospital.I speak English,and Spanish and Portuguese.I’m petty tall.I’m about six feet.I have a muscular build and short blonde hair.I have hazel-colored eyes.Kevin:My name is Kevin Truong.I’m24years old.I have short black hair,brown eyes,and an athletic build.I have a sister named Sabrina.She is short,muscular,and tan.Dayanne:I have a friend who looks like Antonio Banderas.He’s tall,dark hair,brown eyes,but he’s thin and Antonio Banderas is a little more muscular.Woo Sung:I don’t really look like my parents.They’re both short and I’m tall.I do look like my sister.She’s tall and thin like me.Natalie:My daughter has curly black hair,she’s short,light-skinned,and she’s really cute.City LivingSun-hee’s favorite cousinSun-hee:Of course I’ll pick you up,Jung-Yoon.You’re my favorite cousin.Great.I’ll see you at the bus station at3:00.Have a great trip!Bye.(phone rings)Hello?Professor Albee:Sun-hee,it’s Professor Albee at NYU.Sun-hee:Oh,hi Professor Albee.How are you?Professor Albee:Fine,thanks.Ms.Leska is sick today.She has a class from2:00to4:00p.m. Can you teach her class?Sun-hee:Oh,sorry.My cousin is visiting this week from Seattle,and he arrives today at3:00. Professor Albee:Oh,I see.Gee,I don’t know what to do.Sun-hee:Well...wait.Listen,my roommate Tara can go to the bus station and meet my cousin. Ms.Leska always helps me.Professor Albee:That’s great!Thanks a lot.See you at1:30.Sun-hee:Bye.Professor Albee:Bye.Tara:Sure,Sun-hee.I’d love to meet your cousin.So what does he look like?Sun-hee:Well,he’s in his30s.Tara:OK.Sun-hee:And he’s about average height--5’6”.And he’s pretty heavy set.Tara:Uh-huh.Sun-hee:And he has really long black hair and brown eyes.Tara:OK.So,does he speak English?Sun-hee:Yes,he does.Oh,and I almost forgot:he wears really big glasses.Tara:Got it.Sun-hee:Thanks so much for doing this for me.Tara:Hey,what are friends for?Sun-hee:Oh wow!I’m really late!I’ll meet you back here at4:30with my cousin.Tara:Sure,no problem.Sun-hee:Bye.Sun-hee:Jung-Yoon!Oh my gosh!Jung-Yoon:Sun-hee!Sun-hee:Wow.You look so different.You’re so thin!Jung-Yoon:I eat healthier food now.And I go to the gym every daySun-hee:Good for you!Hey,where are your glasses?Jung-Yoon:Contact lenses.Sun-hee:Oh,and your hair?It’s so short.It looks good on you.You look great!Jung-Yoon:hey,thanks!Sun-hee:(to Tara)How did you find him?He looks so different now.Tara:(holding sign saying“Sun hee Park’s cousin”)Ta-dah!Track1-1-OL-10Listen to the story summary.Fill in the blanks with what you hear.Sun-hee makes plans to meet her cousin at the bus station.Then her co-worker calls and asksSun-hee to teach a class.Sun-hee agrees to teach the class.She asks Tara to meet her cousin.She tells Tara what her cousin looks like.Sun-hee says that he cousin looks very different.Sun-hee asks Tara.“How did you find him?”Tara laughs and she shows Sun-hee a sign that says“Sun-hee Park’s cousin.”Unit2Lesson ATrack1-2-1A.Listen to the three conversations.How’s the weather?Check the correct pictures. Conversation1Man:Mary,are you ready to go?Woman:Go…go where?Man:To the beach.It’s too hot to be in inside today.Woman:Too late.A bad thunderstorm is here.Look out the window.It’s raining.Man:Oh,you’re right.Now what do we do?Conversation2Woman:Hey,Charlie.Are you okay?Man:No,not really.This weather makes me feel down.Woman:Oh,I know.January is a terrible month sometimes.I have an idea.Let’s go for a walk. Man:In the snow?No,thanks.Woman:But it’s not snowing now.It’s freezing,but at least it’s clear and sunny.Man:Oh,OK.Let me get my jacket.Conversation3Man:Mom,can I use the car?Woman:The car?Man:Yeah,I’m going to the movies.Woman:Why don’t you walk to the theater?It’s close,and it’s a lovely autumn evening.Man:It’s too cold and windy to walk,Mom.Woman:Sorry,dear.Your dad has the car.Man:Oh,Well,maybe I’ll watch a movie on TV instead.Track1-2-2B.Listen again.Do the people go outside or stay inside?Check the boxes.Track1-2-3B.Read the conversation and listen.What does Juliet suggest taking to San Francisco?Why? Juliet:Are you packing for your trip,Kyle?Kyle:Yes…See?I have T-shirts,shorts,and my sandals.（凉鞋）Juliet:For San Francisco?Kyle:Yeah.What’s wrong?It’s July.Juliet:I know,but it’s often foggy and cold there in the summer.Kyle:Really?Juliet:Yeah.You should take some sweaters and long pants,too.Kyle:Oh,okay.There are some in my closet.Track1-2-4C.Listen to two people giving advice about visiting their countries.Then suggest a trip within China to your partner.1.When visiting Brazil you should bring your bathing suit and your sun lotion（护肤乳）and definitely(肯定地，确切地)visit the beaches in Brazil because they are beautiful.2.In Argentina,you should visit lguazu Falls and the glaciers in the south of the country. You should also watch a tango（探戈舞，探戈舞曲）performance and in a restaurant you should order Argentine beef.It is delicious!Track1-2-OL-1A.Listen to these three conversations.What is each person doing?Circle the correct answer. Conversation1Man:next,please!Woman:Hi,here’s my ticket.Man:And where are you going today,Ms.Gregory?Woman:Berlin.Man:May I see your passport,please?Woman:sure,here your are.Man:And how many suitcases do you have?Woman:Just one.Conversation2Man:Too bad it’s our last day in New York.There’s a lot to see.Woman:I know.But at least we’re here at the Statue of Liberty.Isn’t it beautiful?Man:Yeah,it is.Hey,we need a photo.Excuse me?Man2:Yes?Man:Can you take our picture,please?Man2:Sure.Conversation3Woman:Welcome to the Ritz Carlton,Shanghai.Man:Thank you.My name is Ian Walters.I have a room for myself and my wife.Woman:Okay.Can I see a credit card and ID,please?Man:Of course.Here’s my card and my passport.Woman:Thank you.Here are your keys,Mr.Walters.Enjoy your stay.Track1-2-OL-2B.Listen plete the sentences with the correct city.Track1-2-OL-3A.Listen to some travel tips for Thailand.How many tips are mentioned?Travel tips for ThailandThailand is a nice country in Southeast Asia,with something for every visitor.There is a lot for you to discover there.But before you go,you should make a plan to help you be better prepared. Here are some tips.Firstly,the weather in Thailand is hot and humid all year,so you should pack sunglasses,T-shirts, and sandals with you.Secondly,you should buy your plane ticket early.Thailand is a very popular place for a vacation,and the planes are very full.Thirdly,the traffic in this country is very bad and people drive really fast,so you should rent a car.Another tip is that you should drink a lot of water and juice to stay cool.Finally,and this is a very important tip,you shouldn’t take photos outside in afternoon.It’s too sunny and bright!Remember these tips and you’ll have a great time there.Have fun in Thailand!Track1-2-OL-5A.Listen to the first part of a talk about the weather in some vacation spots.Then fill in the chart with information you hear.For each place,write the best time for a vacation and the reason. Watch the Weather!Most people plan their vacations very carefully.They think a lot about plane tickets,passports, and hotel reservations.But they often forget about one important thing–the weather.You should learn about the right time to visit your vacation spot.Here is some information to help you plan your next vacation.Italy.The weather is sunny all year,but it’s sometimes cold in winter.April and May are warm and beautiful.From June to September,it’s very hot.Australia.Summer here is from December to April.It sometimes rains,but the weather is usually very good.In winter,it snows a little in some places,but most of Australia isn’t very cold. Track1-2-OL-6B.Now listen to the second part of the talk.Then fill in the rest of the chart with information you hear.Hong Kong,China.The Weather is hot and very humid here a lot of the year.In July and August, it’s sometimes very windy,and there are bad storms.October and November are warm and not so humid,but in December and January,it gets very chilly sometimes.Germany.From November to April,the weather is cold,cloudy,and snowy.In spring it’s warm, but there’s a lot of rain,July and August are usually warm and sunny.India.You shouldn’t travel to India from June to September.There is a lot of rain everywhere. From November to April,after the rainy season,the weather is nice and cool.In April and May,it often gets very hot.Track1-2-OL-7A.Study the pictures of these items.Then listen to the passage.How are these five things related to each other?In Tokyo,it’s an envelope with$850,000in cash.At Florida’s Disney World,it’s a glass eye.At a hotel in England,it’s a goat and a false leg.How are all of these things similar?They are unusual things that people leave in hotel rooms,in airports,and on city streets.Irish Martino works in the Lost and Found Center at an airport in a U.S.city.“Sure,we find the usual stuff—cell phones, keys,sunglasses and wallets,”she says.“But people also forget some weird things at the airport,too.”What does Ms.Martino find?A woman’s false teeth in the bathroom.A mannequin in an airport waiting area.“How do you forget those things?”Martino wonders.Nobuo Hasuda works for the Lost and Found Center in downtown Tokyo.The Center has almost800,000items.Three hundred thousand of them are umbrellas!There are also many other things—jewelry and briefcases,snowshoes and musical instruments.Mr.Hasuda keeps the lost items for six months and two weeks.After this time,the finder can take the item.This is good luck for some people. Remember the envelope in Tokyo with$850,000?The owner did not claim it.Now the money belongs to the finder!Track1-2-OL-8B.Listen again.Then complete each sentence with the correct word or number.Unit2,Lesson BGlobal ViewpointsThe weatherJennifer:In my hometown it’s usually hot and sunny,but sometimes it rains.Dan:I grew up in central Texas where the weather is very hot.There are a lot of rainstorms,and in the wintertime it gets into the40s and50s.Dayanne:In Brazil we basically have two seasons—summer and winter.In the summer it’s very, very hot.But in the winter it’s not so cold.But we do have some rain sometimes.Alyssa:Where I live the weather changes throughout the year.There are four seasons:summer, fall,winter and spring.I don’t like the winter very much because I don’t like to be cold. Daniel:In Jamaica it’s pretty warm year round.There’s a rainy month–September.My favorite season is winter because I like winter sports,which is strange because I’m from Jamaica.What should I do?Dayanne:When visiting Brazil you should bring your bathing suit and your sun lotion and definitely visit the beaches in Brazil because they are beautiful.Dan:If you come to Texas you should visit San Antonio where the Alamo is located because it’s a historical site.Jennifer:When you visit Florida you should bring a swimming suit,sun block,and a beach towel. You should also bring lots of shorts and T-shirts.And you should visit the Everglades where you can see alligators.Alejandra:In Argentina,you should visit lguazu Falls and the glaciers in the south of the country. You should also watch a tango performance and in a restaurant you should order Argentine beef.It is delicious!City LivingAnother souvenir?Mike:Roberto,why are you bringing a sweater to Mexico City?It’s summer there,so it’s really hot,right?Roberto:It’s usually hot in the day but sometimes at night it gets chilly.Mike:Oh.Well,what about the business suit?Isn’t it a vacation?Roberto:Yes and no.I have a big meeting on Tuesday,so I’m bringing the suit.But after Tuesday, it’s vacation time!Mike:Who are all the gifts for?Roberto:Oh,my family lives in Mexico City so I’m bringing them some souvenirs from New York.Mike:And,who’s the book for?Roberto:It’s for Maria,my niece.She’s ten years old.Mike:Ten?You should get her something more fun—like a video game!Roberto:Maria is young,but she loves books.She’s really smart.Mike:Huh.What about this?Is this hers too?Roberto:Oh that?That belongs to my Dad.It’s a souvenir from his New York visit,but he forgot it.Do you think I should get him another present?Mike:Well,that already belongs to him.Hey you should get him a New York T-shirt or maybe a Yankees cap?Roberto:Good idea.I can get that at the airport.That’s it.Mike:Do you have your plane ticket and passport?Roberto:Yes.And I have my hotel information,my car rental in formation…my camera’s in my briefcase…Mike:(holding stuffed toy)Hey,whose is this?Another souvenir?Roberto:Umm…no…it’s mine.Mike:it’s yours?Roberto:It was a good-luck present from Claudia.I always travel with it.Mike:Ah…don’t be embarrassed,he’s very cute.(laughing)And I’m sure he makes a great travel partner!Track1-2-OL-9Listen to the story summary.Fill in the blanks with what you hear.Roberto is packing for a trip and Mike is helping him.Mike asks about the souvenirs that Roberto is bringing for his family.Roberto explains that book is for his niece and the small Statue of Liberty belongs to his father.Roberto says that he’s ready to go,but then Mike finds a teddy bear and asks whose it is.Roberto says that it belongs to him and explains that it was a gift from Claudia so he always travels with it.Mike says he thinks the bear makes a cute travel partner for Roberto.Unit3,Lesson ATrack1-3-1A.Listen.Circle the correct answer to complete the sentence.Ted:Hey,Mike.Whose trophies（奖品，奖杯）are these?Mike:They belong to my parents and my brother and sister.Ted:Really?Mike:Yeah.My family loves sports.Ted:I see.So,who plays basketball?Mike:My brother Tim.He’s great at it.Ted:And your sister?Mike:She’s on the swimming team at school.She’s always training--even on the weekends. Ted:What about your parents?Mike:My dad plays tennis,and my mom plays golf.Ted:And what about you,Mike?Do you play any sports?Mike:Me?No,not really.I like to surf and ski,but just for fun.Track1-3-2B.Listen again.Which sports do they play?Check the correct box or boxes.Track1-3-3B.Listen to the conversation.Underline Gina’s invitation（邀请）.Circle the words Connie uses to accept Gina’s invitation.Connie:So,Gina,are you planning to join a team or club this semester（学期）?Gina:Yeah.I want to work for the school newspaper and maybe join the tennis team. Connie:The tennis team?Gina:Uh-huh.Do you like tennis?Connie:Yes.I love it.Gina:Really?Me too.Do you want to play tennis this afternoon?Connie:Sure,I’d love to!There are tennis courts（场）near the student union（联合，工会）.Let’s play there.Track1-3-4C.Listen to two people talking about what they like to do.Then tell your partner about what you like to do.1.One of my favorite pastimes is to go to the gym.I like to go to the gym about three or four times a week.2.In my free time I enjoy hanging（悬挂，紧握着）out with some friends and going to the movies.I go to the movies at least once a week.Track1-3-OL-1A.Listen.What are Ashley and her dad talking about?Check the answer. Dad:Ashley?Ashley:Yeah,Dad!I’m in my room.I’m packing.Dad:Hi,honey.I can’t believe you’re going to college!Ashley:I know.Dad:So,what do you want to study?Ashley:Art.Dad:Art?!Come on,Ashley.Be serious.Ashley:I am serious,Dad.Dad:I think you should study business wo you can get a good job.Ashley:Business!?Dad:Yes,you’re a smart,organized young woman.It’s perfect for you.Ashley：But,Dad…there’s a lot I can do with an art degree.The business world is very competitive…Dad:I don’t know,Ashley..Ashley:Come on Dad.Let’s look at the university website.There’s more in formation there.Track1-3-OL-2B.Listen plete the sentences.Track1-3-OL-3A.Listen to a conversation between two interviewers.What are they talking bout?Circle the answer.A:I interviewed Sara Foxx.She likes sales,but wants to work part time.B:Hmm….I spoke with Jason Gray,and he wants to work at home but likes responsibility.A:Does he want to work full time?B:Yes,he does.How about Sara?A:Well,she wants to work part time,but she plans to stay at the sales position for at least two years.And she loves people.B:What does she plan to do in two years’time?A:She expects to go to grad school in the future,but she likes the job.B:Jason likes the job too.He wants to make a good salary and he loves to travel.A:Well,Sara hates to fly.It seems Jason would be the person we need.B:Unfortunately,he doesn’t have any sales experience.Track1-3-OL-4B.Now listen again.Then fill in the chart below about which descriptions are true for Sara and Jason.Check the boxes.Track1-3-OL-5A.Listen to the following famous people talking about the right personality needed for success.Do you have the right personality for these jobs?I’m Don Pierce.A good actor works very,very hard.People think that actors spend their time at a lot of parties and nightclubs,but that isn’t true.Actors spend hours--many hours--studying their lines for each movie.And you really have to understand people so that you can understand your character in the movie.I’m Janice.I think the most important thing for a good doctor is being a good listener.You have to understand people and their problems.A good doctor likes to solve problems and always wants to help his or her patients.And you can’t be impulsive--you should always be careful.Sometimes the first answer you think of isn’t the right answer.Doctors need a lot of energy,because they are usually hardworking.He,I’m Daniel.To be a success in business,you have to work well with groups of people.At the same time,you need to have strong opinions and be able to explain your opinions clearly.Good business-people always like to make new things and try new ideas.They are very organized,and they work very long hours.Track1-3-OL-6B.Now listen again.Then fill in the chart below about which things are important for the jobs listed.Check the boxes.Track1-3-OL-7C.Listen to a recording and complete the following e words from the box.A good athlete is hardworking.He or she practices for many hours before every game.Athletes should also be competitive.They should always think about their team,and how to win.Good athletes are also independent.They practice alone,even when the coach isn’t there.They are very careful about their health,and they don’t do dangerous things.And they are very serious about their sport--it it’s the most important thing in their life!Track1-3-OL-8A.Now listen to the passage about four personality types：The Dreamer,The Partner,The Thinker,and The Artist.Which personality type best describes you?The DreamerA dreamer thinks there is a“right”way to do things.This person wants to live in the“perfect world.”A Dreamer is often hardworking and organized.Many are good listeners and like to help others.Many Dreamers work as teachers,lawyers,and in leadership roles.The PartnerA Partner wants to be in a group.For this person,rules and group harmony are important.These rules keep peace in the group.Partners are often serious,careful people.Many do well as teachers, managers,police officers,and politicians.For Thinkers,understanding things is very important.They like to solve problems and make new things.Thinkers can also be competitive.They like to win.They are independent and often have very strong opinions.Many Thinkers work as scientists,inventors,politicians,and engineers.The ArtistArtists want to be free.They don’t want to follow the rules all the time.Artists like action and are often impulsive.They also like trying new things.Like Thinkers,many Artists have strong opinions.Many Artists are creative and do well as musicians,actors,fashion designers,and athletes.Track1-3-OL-9B.Listen again.Circle D for Dreamer,P for Partner,T for Thinker,or A for Artist for each sentence.Sometimes,more than one answer is possible.Unit3,Lesson BGlobal viewpointsSports and pastimesDan:One of my favorite pastimes is to go to the gym.I like to go to the gym about three or four times a week.Dayanne：In my free time I enjoy hanging out with some friends and going to the movies.I go to the movies at least once a month.Jonathan:My favorite pastime is playing drums because it helps clear my mind and I try to play as often as I can.Miyuki:One of my favorite pastimes is going to a coffee shop to hang out with friends.And some of my roommates like to run or go to the gym.Daniel:I like snowboarding a lot.I go snowboarding every two weeks except on vacation I go snowboarding every day.Agnes：My favorite pastime is swimming.I go to the pool twice a week with a friend of mine.And, I just like the water so for me it’s the best sport to do.Alyssa：I like to play the piano,I like to go see concerts and when it’s nice outside I like to go hiking.Woo Sung:I like to play basketball,tennis,and football.I play basketball twice a week.I play tennis three times a month and football once a month.Gian:I love to play basketball.I’m very competitive and very hardworking.When I play,I play really strong defense.Jennifer：I don’t really like team sports.I prefer individual activities.I’m very independent.City LivingI’m very athletic!Claudia:That looks so fun!I want to play.。
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UNIT1 Our EarthTrack 4-1-1& 4-1-2Blake: What are you working on, Mary?Mary: I'm finishing my paper. It's due tomorrow, Blake.Blake: What's the topic?Mary: It's about Greenland.Blake: Greenland. Hmmm . . . that's part of Canada, right?Mary: I think you need to study your world geography, Blake.Blake: Well, isn't it near Canada?Mary: Yes, it's off the coast of northeast Canada, but it's part of Denmark.Blake: Oh, I didn't know that. Well, what's your paper about exactly?Mary: In my paper, I answer the question "Is Greenland really green?" In other words, is Greenland covered by a lot of plants and trees?Blake: Is it?Mary: What do you think?Blake: Let's see . . . Greenland is in the Arctic Circle-way up north. It's cold, . . . so "Is Greenland really green?" I'd answer "probably not."Mary: You'd be correct. It's too cold there. In the north, a lot of the ground is frozen. The summers are short, so only the surface thaws.Blake: That sounds tough.Mary: It's hard for the construction industry. It's not easy to build in Greenland.Blake: It sounds so harsh. Why would anyone want to go there?Mary: There are big mountain ranges on the coasts. They're great for hiking and outdoor sports. And there are lots of animals there. You can sometimes see whales swimming in the harbors.Blake: That sounds cool! OK,so if it's not really a "green" place, why was it named "Greenland"?Mary: The first settlers wanted to attract other people. They gave it an attractive name.Track 4-1-3Bart: So what exactly did you do over the summer?Gustav: We worked as volunteers at Glacier National ParkBart: I've never been there. What's it like?Carolina: It's beautiful. There are mountains and lakes... and, of course, glaciers!Bart: How was the job?Gustav: We had to do a lot of physical work. It was kind of hard.Carolina:That's true, but it was exciting, too! We actually saw bears!Bart:Wow! That does sound exciting. Maybe I should apply. I'll need a job next summer.Carolina: Sorry, Bart, but you can't apply to that program. It's a special program for international students.Track 4-1-41. Mt. Fuji is really beautiful from far away. When you climb it, it's just rocks and dirt ... but it's really beautiful from far away.2. Last year I was in San Francisco and I had a chance to drive across the Golden Gate Bridge. What an amazing feat of engineering. It gives you a chance to look through all of San Francisco and over San Francisco Bay and it's just a wonderful chance to see the city.Track 4-1-OL-1&4-1-OL-2Jay: Come in here, Elise. You should see this show!Elise: W hat is it?Jay: It's called "The Titanic of the Sky". It's about the Hindenburg, a great engineering feat.Elise: T he Hindenburg . . .Jay: You know, that giant zeppelin that crashed in 1934.Thirty-five people died.Elise: O h yeah, I remember now. It was flying from Germany to the United States. It crashed as it was landing. Jay: Right. It's so funny looking, don't you think? It doesn't look anything like the airplanes we have today. Elise: T hat's true. Why would people ride in a zeppelin anyway? It seems so dangerous.Jay: Well, some people called the Hindenburg "man's greatest achievement in flight."They thought it was safe, I guess.Elise: W ho rode in it anyway?Jay: Mostly wealthy people. It accommodated between 30 and 40 passengers and crew. One person said it was like a "flying hotel."Elise: I t sounds pretty great.Jay: Yeah, and it was fast. That's why people rode it. They wanted to get to their destination faster.Elise: W hy didn't they just take a jet plane?Jay: Elise! You know they didn't have jets back then. Look, in 1934 it took five days to travel from Germany to the U.S. by ship. The zeppelin could do it in half that time.It was speedy.Elise: W ell, maybe I'll sit down and watch a little bit. Maybe I'll learn something . . .Track 4-1-OL-3Jack: I think we should buy a bigger car. Big cars are safer.Kayla: Yes, but on the other hand, they consume more oil.Jack: They also look really cool.Kayla: That’s true, but there are some SUVs which are not big but also very beautiful.Jack: And I think big cars are more fun to drive.Kayla: But then again, it’s very expensive.Jack: Well, let’s get more information about several kinds of cars, okay?Track 4-1-OL-4My country has two very famous buildings called the Petronas Towers. The buildings are made of glass, steel, and concrete. They were designed by an American architect, but he used a Malaysian style. They were finished in 1998, and they were the tallest buildings in the world at that time. Each tower has 88 floors, and is 452 meters high. I really like the Petronas Towers. They show both the modern and the traditional side of my country Track 4-1-OL-5&4-1-OL-6Modern buildings: We love them, We hate themThe world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris is almost 500 years old, and it faced a very modern problem: There simply wasn’t enough space for six million visitors each year. In 1989, American architect I.M. Pei designed a striking glass pyramid in the building’s center to be a visitor entrance an d shopping arcade. But he also started an angry debate. Some people felt his glass building was a piece of art, like the ones inside the museum. Others said it was just an ugly, modern mistake.Kyoto, Japan, is the country’s ancient capital, and the h eart of its culture. Its railroad station was too small for the millions of visitors. In 1997, the city completed a new station in a huge shopping center, right in the oldest part of the city. Designed by Hiroshi Hara, the building also contains a hotel and department store. Before it was built, critics said that the high, wide, modern building would destroy the city’s traditional look. On the other hand, supporters said it would bring new life into the city center.Track 4-1-OL-7&4-1-OL-8The future building boom?Interviewer: What do you think is the biggest problem facing our cities?Erika: I think it's overcrowding. Talk to anyone living in a major metropolitan area and they will say the same thing; There's no space. Even the suburbs are getting crowded.Interviewer: Well, in some places there simply isn't any land left for building, right?Erika: Yes, that's true, but you have to think creatively. You can't give up so easily.Interviewer: Think creatively? What do you suggest?Erika: What I'm saying is that we can build more structures underground. We can add parking lots,malls, hotels, and even apartment buildings.There's plenty of space.Interviewer: Isn't it expensive?Erika: Yes, it can be. In the past building underground has been very expensive. However, we have new technology that will bring the cost down. It involves using robots. You don't have to pay robots a salary! Interviewer: Isn't "building down" more dangerous than other kind of construction?Erika: Actually, I think it's safer than building skyscrapers, for example. Remember, we already do it. We have subways and underground shopping malls. I'm just suggesting we invest in a variety of bigger projects and that we dig deeper.Interviewer: What would you say to people who doubt your idea?Erika: I can understand their feelings. Whenever there's a new idea, it can cause controversy. But b uilding down" is not some kind of impractical idea. It makes sense. There is so much space underground: It can accommodate a lot of traffic, storage, and people. With the new technology we have, we'd be crazy not to consider the idea --it's the wave of the future!UNIT2Track 4-2-1&4-2-2Situation 1Man: Oh no!Woman: What happened?Man: I can't believe it! I was sending a message and I accidentally clicked on "Reply to All."Woman: So?Man: It was a personal message for my friend, Jerry. I wanted to send it to his e-mail address only.Woman: Oops.Man: Exactly. ... Instead I sent it to everyone on the list.How embarrassing!Situation 2Man: I see you have a new keyboard. That's nice.Woman: Yes, the company bought me a new one.Man: That's good.Woman: Well, actually ... I spilled coffee on my old keyboard,and it stopped working.Man:Oh, I see.Woman: Don't tell anyone. Drinking coffee near the computers is not allowed!Situation 3Woman: Have you finished working on my computer?Man: Yes, I have. I'm afraid I don't have good news for you.Woman: Really?Man: Really. The problem is with your hardware.Woman: Oh. What do you suggest?Man: I think you should probably buy a new computer. This one can't be fixed.Woman: Well, I have had it for five years. It's time to replace it, I guess.Track 4-2-3Lea: I hate writing term papers! It takes forever!Steve: You're lucky, Lea. When I was young...Lea: Oh, I've heard this story before.Steve: Well, when I was young, we didn't have computers. We used to write our papers on typewriters.Lea: Oh, really? That sounds difficult!Steve: It was, especially because I made a lot of mistakes.Lea: Did it take a long time?Steve: Yes. Computers are so much faster and easier to use.Track 4-2-41.I like the laptop because it's very, very thin. It's maybe less than one inch and it's about four pounds and I can carry it anywhere I want.2.My favorite feature of my computer is the Instant Messenger. The reason for this is that it's very affordable, fun and convenient and allows me to chat with my friends from all over the world.Track 4-2-OL-1&4-2-OL-2Pam: Well, Lynn, I must be going. It was great to see you –Lynn: By, Pam.Pam: Wh at’s that?Lynn: Oh … that’s Ollie.Pam: Ollie:?I didn’t know you had a dog!Lynn: Well, we don’t … really.Pam: What do you mean?Lynn: Come here.Pam: Oh my goodness. It’s a robot!Lynn: That’s right. It’s a dog robot. They call it a “dogbot.”Pam: How interesting! … But it’s a little strange, don’t you think?Lynn: Well, I wanted to get an interactive toy for the kids. They love it. So I’m happy.Pam: How much did it cost?Lynn: Don’t ask. It wasn’t very affordable. It’s cheaper than having a real dog, though. We don’t ever have to buy dog food! And the batteries are rechargeable.Juliana: Hey, Henrik. Look.Henrik: What is it, Juliana?Juliana: What’s that guy doing over there?Henrik: Which guy?Juliana: The one over there. Wearing a sui t. H’s punching so many buttons on his cell phone.Henrik: Oh, him. He’s probably playing a game.Juliana: Really?Henrik: A lot of people have games on their cell phones. It’s really popular here in Finland. They play them everywhere.Juliana: Do you play them, too?Henrik: Yes, I do.Juliana: I only use my phone to make telephone calls. I guess I’m old-fashioned.Henrik: I heard that some people play games even at work. They can play quietly during business meetings. No one knows about it.Juliana: I’d like to try it.Henrik: Here, use mine!Track 4-2-OL-3Penny: Hello. Your Computer World sales department.Ted: Hi, Penny. It’s Ted.Penny: Oh, hi, Ted. What’s up?Ted: well, my computer has crashed again.Penny: Oh no!Ted: Oh, y es. That’s why I’m calling. You know, it’s five years old. And I need to speak to Scott about gettinga new one.Penny: well, you’ve called at a good time. We have some attractive new models.Ted: Great! I’m looking for something affordable. And I wa nt to get something portable this time.Penny: I’m sure Scott can help you with that… Let’s see, he is in a meeting until 3:30. I’ll ask him to call you. Ted: No, that’s OK. I’ll call him after 3:30. Please give him the message.Track 4-2-OL-4E-mail is my favourite way to communicate. I think it is as fast as a fax machine, and it is as easy as a cell phone. Of course, e-mail has some problems, too. It isn’t as affordable as ordinary mail, because you need a computer and Internet service. And I don’t think it is as reliable as a fax machine. Sometimes e-mail messages get lost. But in my opinion, e-mail is as convenient as a cell phone. I can send a message from my home or office, and my friends can read it when they have time.Track 4-2-OL-5&4-2-OL-6In today’s report, we look at a new technology called pervasive computing.Pervasive computing means putting tiny computers into everyday electronic appliances, such as toasters and microwaves. With pervasive computing, appliances can communicate with their users – and with other appliances! Some companies now sell pervasive computing products like a “smart” toaster. It remembers your favourite kind of toast: light or dark. Companies are designing a “smart” coffee maker and a “smart” clock. The coffe e maker can measure the water and coffee. It can even put milk in your breakfast coffee and make black coffee in the afternoon. The clock will check the time on other clocks in your house, and give information about other appliances. For example, it can te ll you, “Your coffee maker needs more water.”And that’s only the beginning. One company is now advertising “Save time –phone your washing machine!” engineers are making a “smart” house. In this house, the lights, heater, and air conditioner change auto matically when family members come home. This makes the home comfortable, and it saves a lot of energy. Pervasive computing could change many parts of our daily lives.But do people really want pervasive computing? Do they really need technology everywhere? One company asked people about their opinions on “smart” appliances. There were surprises. A “smart” refrigerator can buy more food on the internet, but people didn’t want it, because it might make mistakes.“Pervasive computing is as important as a telephone,” says Rebecca Blair, president of InnoTech Corporation. But some of these products are not useful, or even practical. Companies should learn more about the technology that people really want.Track 4-2-OL-7&4-2-OL-8Local girl rescuedShe may have a broken leg, but she can’t be happier. Morgan Bailey, 11, is happy to be alive.Tuesday was like any other day for Morgan. She was at school. It was fourth period, and she was the first student to arrive in the gymnasium for her physical education class.Suddenly there was a loud noise.“There was a sharp cracking noise and then a loud boom. After that, I don’t remember anything,” said Morgan. The roof of the gymnasium had collapsed under the heavy snow. Morgan was trapped underneath. She coul dn’t escape.“I woke up and there was a big piece of wood on my leg. I couldn’t move it. I was starting to get cold.”Fortunately, help was nearby. A new program using “rescue robots” was tried for the first time.“We were nervous about using the robot,” said Derrick Sneed, the man in charge of the program. “But in the end, the robot gave us reliable information. It went extremely well.”The rescue robot was able to go into the gym and locate Morgan’s exact position.“We send in robots first because it may not be safe for humans,” said Mr. Sneed. “Human beings are not as useful as robots in some situations. A gas leak, for example, could kill you or me but wouldn’t hurt a robot.”Although it didn’t happen in Morgan’s case, some rescue robots can bring fresh air or water to people who are trapped.Rescue robots go into rough, dangerous places. They work in life or death situations. They have to be durable. Doctors say that Morgan is doing well. She should be going home in two or three days. What is the first thing she wants to do after she gets out of the hospital?“I want to meet my hero,” laughs Morgan. “That little robot that saved my life!”UNIT3Track 4-3-1&4-3-2Conversation 1Woman 1: What are you watching?Woman 2: Oh, just the news.Woman 1: Can I change the channel?Woman 2: In just a minute. I want to see the end of this report.Woman 1: I didn't know you were interested in the news.Woman 2: Well, it's Christiane Amanpour. She's really great. She usually reports from London -- the city where she was born.Woman 1: I don't know her.Woman 2: She's an international correspondent. She goes to some really dangerous places. When there's a war, she's usually there.Woman 1: Sounds scary.Woman 2: Yeah. And -- get this -- she's a wife and mother, too.Woman 1: That's very impressive!Conversation 2Man 1: That's a strange -- looking book. What is it?Man 2: It's the writings and photos of Dan Eldon. He was a photojournalist.Man 1: A photojournalist?Man 2: Yeah. A photographer and a journalist. He was born in London in 1970. The book tells all about his life and his dangerous adventures.Man 1: Well, the book certainly looks interesting. Has he written anything else?Man 2: He wrote a book when he was younger. Unfortunately, he won't be writing anything else -- he was killed. Man 1: He died?Man 2: Yeah. It's really sad. He was only 22. He was killed while working in Africa.Track 4-3-3Peter: Hello. I'm Peter Daniels. I'm a reporter from the Center City NewsPeggy: It's nice to meet you, Mr. Daniels. My name is Peggy Sims.Peter:Hi, Peggy. I'm looking for the owner of the Golden Pearl Restaurant. Do you know him? Peggy: Yes. He's standing over there.Peter: That tall man in the sweater?Peggy: No, that's an employee. The owner is the man wearing the suit.</QuestionText>Peter: Oh, I see him. Thanks a lotTrack 4-3-41.I usually always get my news online. I use the Internet because I think it's a very useful tool and it's always up to date.2. I don't watch TV or use the Internet, but I read the newspaper starting on the front page and going to the international section.Track4-3-OL-1&4-3-OL-2Joe: What are you reading, Maria?Maria: The Daily News.Joe: The News? Ugh! That’s a terrible paper.Maria: Oh, Joe, it’s not so bad.Joe: Not so bad? Look at that headline on the front page! It’s so sensational.Maria: Well, they’ve got great comics. I can’t live without my comics.Joe: I know. But the news coverage is so poor, ... especially the international news. It’s a joke, really.Maria: I’m not so intere sted in the international news. Besides, they have so many other good features.Joe: Like what?Maria: Like… the daily horoscope, for example. I love it.Joe: That’s not a good reason to buy a newspaper … for the horoscope!Maria: Look, the newspaper only costs 50 cents. What so you expect?Joe: Good point.Maria: Besides the horoscope, I also like the entertainment news. I like to read about the stars and their love affairs.Joe: Well, you can keep The Daily News. I’m going to stick with The Times.Track 4-3-OL-3&4-3-OL-4Amy: John, I’ve never notice this old photo of your family before.John: My mother just found it in the attic. She decided to hang it up.Amy: It’s a nice picture of your family.John：I think it’s embarrassing. And I look stupid.Amy: We ll, you could‘ve combed your hair … it’s a nice shot, though. Look at how young you are! How old were you in the photo?John: Eight … no wait, I’d just turned nine.Amy: I guess these two people are your parents.John: Yep. They were married when that pict ure was taken. Now they’re divorced.Amy: Oh. What do they do?John: My father’s retired. Mom works in a hospital.Amy: What are their names?John：Well, my father’s name is Joseph. My mother is Olivia---she was named after a popular actress.Amy: How gre at! I have an aunt with the same name. I love the name Olivia … Who’s that guy?John: Which one?Amy: The guy standing behind you. Is that your brother, Tom?John: No, that's my Uncle Randy. He’s only two years older than my brother.Amy: He’s cute. I love a guy with a moustache.John: Um, sorry, but he’s married now. His wife just had a baby.Amy: I was just making a comment … So the other young guy must be your brother.John: Yes. That’s Tom.Amy: How old is he in the picture?John: Let’s see … he’s nine years older than me … so he would‘ve been 18 then.Amy: And there’s your little sister, Tina. She’s so cute!John: Yeah. She’s two years younger than me. It’s hard to believe she’s in high school now!Track 4-3-OL -5&4-3-OL-61. A bank robbery in Virginia, US A, was stopped when the robber and the bank teller couldn’t reach anagreement. The robber pushed a holdup note under the window, but the teller looked at it, said,” I can’tread this,” and gave it back. The robber pushed the note through a second time. Th e teller crumpled thenote up and threw it at the robber. He picked it up and walked out of the bank.2. A professional ice hockey player will miss the rest of this season’s games because he injured himself.National Hockey League goalie Jean-Louis Blanchard went on the injured list after he fell and seriously hurt his back. He was walking out of a restaurant in Ottawa, Canada, when he slipped on some ice.3.The first international camel beauty contest was held last week in Alxa, in western China. More than 100dressed-up camels entered the contest. The judges examined them for shiny hair, tall humps, andbeautiful costumes. Unlike human beauty contests, though, there were no interviews with thecontestants.4.Police in Sheffield, England, arrested a 41-year-old man for stealing five cars. Graham Owens went tocar dealers and said he wanted to buy a car, and borrowed a car to test-drive. Each time, he drove the car around, then cleaned it inside and washed it outside---before leaving it at the side of the road, andwalking home.Track 4-3-OL-7&4-3-OL-81.Nutty newsLulu is a kangaroo. For 10 years she has lived with the Richards family. Lulu was adopted by the family after they found her next to her dead mother.Mr. Ken Richards is a farmer. He was working on his farm when a heavy tree branch suddenly fell on top of him.Lulu stood next to Mr. Richards’ body. She started barking and didn’t leave Mr. Richards’ side.I’ve never heard Lulu bark like that---she sounded like a dog. She barked and barked and she didn’t stop, “said Celeste, Mr. Richards’ daughter.After 15 minutes, the Richards family went to investigate. They found Ken on the ground and he was unconscious.“Lulu is a hero, “said Celeste. “She saved my father.”Mr. Middleton, an expert veterinarian, said that Lulu’s story is rare. “I have never seen a kangaroo act like that. Maybe lulu helped Ken Richards because the Richards family is the only family she has ever known.”Lulu has always followed Ken around the farm. She’s a loyal, friendly, and very intellige nt kangaroo.After Ken leaves the hospital, he is planning to go everywhere with Lulu.2.Nutty newsApproximately 175,000 people live in the Republic of Vanuatu, an island chain east of Australia. It is a popular tourist destination because there’s a lot to do there: you can visit waterfalls, go horseback riding, take an aerial tour, or visit a traditional Ni-Vanuatu village. Vanuatu is most famous for its scuba diving and snorkeling.In an effort to draw attention to these popular water sports, Vanuatu has c reated a world’s “first”: the government has opened an underwater post office. You have to be a certified scuba driver to work there.The office is three meters below the surface in an area on the outskirts of Port Vila, the capital city. So far, the post office has hired four workers. They will work in a room surrounded by the beauty of Vanuatu’s underwater world. Customers will buy waterproof postcards on land and then drive down to the post office to receive a special waterproof stamp.Track 4-3-OL-9答案1. cool2. sold out3. realizes4. music reviewer5. apartment building6. get them concert tickets7. goes over8. invites him to go with her9. a date with 10. mind Takeshi going without himUNIT4Track 4-4-1&4-4-2Alice: I work six days a week. My shift is from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. I'm on my feet all day long. It's a very active job. Most of my customers are nice. I try to be friendly to everyone, but it's difficult sometimes. My customers give me good tips. That's nice.Diane: I'm very punctual -- actually, I can't be late! You know what they say, "The show must go on!" I like being on stage. Something always happens, though. During the show last week, the lights went out. I couldn't believe it! You definitely have to be flexible.Mimi: My students are eight years old. I have to be careful about what I say and do. They are always watching me and copying my behavior. I'm like a big sister. The kids have a lot of energy. I need patience in this job, that's for sure!Track 4-4-3见课本p54Track 4-4-4见课本p57Track4-4-OL-1&4-4-OL-2Man: So, I see here that you went to college.Camille: Yes, sir. For two years. I didn’t graduate.Man: Do you speak any languages besides English?Camille: Yes, I speak conversational French.Man: Any other languages?Camille: No, that’s it.Man: Well, that’s great. As you know, we fly to Paris twice a week. We always need people who can speak French.Man: Let’s see… have you worked for an airline before?Camille: No. I have no job experience.Man: So, this would be your first job.Camille: Yes.Man; Well, I only have two more questions. Are you healthy and physically fit? Can you lift heavy objects?Camille: Yes, I think so.Man: Well, the emergency window exit on the plane weighs about 50 pounds. And the meal cart is very heavy, too. You need to move those objects sometimes.Camille: I think I can do that.Man: Wonderful. Let me tell you about the next step. We have a six-week training program that takes place in the summer. You have to…Track 4-4-OL-3A.Listen to Olivia talking about her future plan and fill in the blanks with information from the talk.I plan to become a teacher after I finish my studies. I decided to study at this university because the teachingprogram is very good. We have a lot of practice working with children. I love to work with young kids. I expect to graduate from the university next June, and I hope to find a job in a kindergarten. I’ll try to start working in September.Track 4-4-OL-4B.Listen to the job interview. Check the right item in the table based on the information from the interview. Mr. Grant: Hello, Ms. Hale. I’m Mr. Grant, the advertising manager for the company. Do you have a resume or curriculum vitae to give to me?Ms. Hale: Yes, Mr. Grant. Here it is.Mr. Grant: Thank you. Now, let me tell you a little bit about the job. We need someone to design brochures on the computer. Do you have up-to-date computer skills?Ms. Hale: Yes, I do. In my present position I use computer graphics all the time. I have experience with animation as well.Mr. Grant: Oh, that’s very good. We hope to launch a new group of animated ads next spring. Can you work with others in a pleasant manner, Ms. Hale?Ms. Hale: My co-workers seem to think so. I can also work independently by myself.Mr. G rant: That’s necessary, too. What about flexibility in working long hours on a project?Ms. Hale: I have a lot of energy and I’m willing to get the job done. The work I did last year won two awards at a national conference.Mr. Grant: Excellent. That’s ver y impressive. By the way, did I mention that we need someone to start next week? Ms. Hale: No, you didn’t, but it might be possible.Mr. Grant: Good. Thank you for coming today. We’ll be in touch soon.Track4-4-OL-5&4-4-OL-6You’ve never met Melissa Hayes, and you don’t know her name, but you know her voice. Mellissa record information messages for the telephone company. When you hear the number you called has been changed…--that’s Mellissa!“Yes, it’s true,” she say. “I’m the voice talent for Nation Telephone.” At least 50000 people hear her voice every day. “I try to sound warm and friendly, even when I’m saying, I’m sorry, that number is incorrect.Please try again.”Melissa works only three days a week, but she has to practice a lot. “My voice has to sound the same at the end of eight hours.” She’s very careful about her voice. “I don’t drink lots of water with honey. I can’t g to horror movies because I always scream, and I might hurt my voice!”How did she get her job? “A friend told me ab out it. I listened to all the telephone company messages on my phone, and then I recorded a cassette of those messages. After I sent it to the company, I called them every day for a month!”She’s done this work for three years now, and she loves it. “It’s fun! And I’m helping people by using my。
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UNIT1 Our EarthTrack 4-1-1& 4-1-2Blake: What are you working on, Mary?Mary: I'm finishing my paper. It's due tomorrow, Blake.Blake: What's the topic?Mary: It's about Greenland.Blake: Greenland. Hmmm . . . that's part of Canada, right?Mary: I think you need to study your world geography, Blake.Blake: Well, isn't it near Canada?Mary: Yes, it's off the coast of northeast Canada, but it's part of Denmark.Blake: Oh, I didn't know that. Well, what's your paper about exactly?Mary: In my paper, I answer the question "Is Greenland really green?" In other words, is Greenland covered by a lot of plants and trees?Blake: Is it?Mary: What do you think?Blake: Let's see . . . Greenland is in the Arctic Circle-way up north. It's cold, . . . so "Is Greenland really green?" I'd answer "probably not."Mary: You'd be correct. It's too cold there. In the north, a lot of the ground is frozen. The summers are short, so only the surface thaws.Blake: That sounds tough.Mary: It's hard for the construction industry. It's not easy to build in Greenland.Blake: It sounds so harsh. Why would anyone want to go there?Mary: There are big mountain ranges on the coasts. They're great for hiking and outdoor sports. And there are lots of animals there. You can sometimes see whales swimming in the harbors.Blake: That sounds cool! OK,so if it's not really a "green" place, why was it named "Greenland"?Mary: The first settlers wanted to attract other people. They gave it an attractive name.Track 4-1-3Bart: So what exactly did you do over the summer?Gustav: We worked as volunteers at Glacier National ParkBart: I've never been there. What's it like?Carolina: It's beautiful. There are mountains and lakes... and, of course, glaciers!Bart: How was the job?Gustav: We had to do a lot of physical work. It was kind of hard.Carolina:That's true, but it was exciting, too! We actually saw bears!Bart:Wow! That does sound exciting. Maybe I should apply. I'll need a job next summer.Carolina: Sorry, Bart, but you can't apply to that program. It's a special program for international students. Track 4-1-41. Mt. Fuji is really beautiful from far away. When you climb it, it's just rocks and dirt ... but it's really beautiful from far away.2. Last year I was in San Francisco and I had a chance to drive across the Golden Gate Bridge. What an amazing feat of engineering. It gives you a chance to look through all of San Francisco and over San Francisco Bay and it's just a wonderful chance to see the city.Track 4-1-OL-1&4-1-OL-2Jay: Come in here, Elise. You should see this show!Elise: What is it?Jay: It's called "The Titanic of the Sky". It's about the Hindenburg, a great engineering feat.Elise: The Hindenburg . . .Jay: You know, that giant zeppelin that crashed in 1934.Thirty-five people died.Elise: Oh yeah, I remember now. It was flying from Germany to the United States. It crashed as it was landing. Jay: Right. It's so funny looking, don't you think? It doesn't look anything like the airplanes we have today. Elise: That's true. Why would people ride in a zeppelin anyway? It seems so dangerous.Jay: Well, some people called the Hindenburg "man's greatest achievement in flight."They thought it was safe, I guess.Elise: Who rode in it anyway?Jay: Mostly wealthy people. It accommodated between 30 and 40 passengers and crew. One person said it was like a "flying hotel."Elise: It sounds pretty great.Jay: Yeah, and it was fast. That's why people rode it. They wanted to get to their destination faster.Elise: Why didn't they just take a jet plane?Jay: Elise! You know they didn't have jets back then. Look, in 1934 it took five days to travel from Germany to the U.S. by ship. The zeppelin could do it in half that time.It was speedy.Elise: Well, maybe I'll sit down and watch a little bit. Maybe I'll learn something . . .Track 4-1-OL-3Jack: I think we should buy a bigger car. Big cars are safer.Kayla: Yes, but on the other hand, they consume more oil.Jack: They also look really cool.Kayla: That’s true, but there are some SUVs which are not big but also very beautiful.Jack: And I think big cars are more fun to drive.Kayla: But then again, it’s very expensive.Jack: Well, let’s get more information about several kinds of cars, okay?Track 4-1-OL-4My country has two very famous buildings called the Petronas Towers. The buildings are made of glass, steel, and concrete. They were designed by an American architect, but he used a Malaysian style. They were finished in 1998, and they were the tallest buildings in the world at that time. Each tower has 88 floors, and is 452 meters high. I really like the Petronas Towers. They show both the modern and the traditional side of my countryTrack 4-1-OL-5&4-1-OL-6Modern buildings: We love them, We hate themThe world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris is almost 500 years old, and it faced a very modern problem: There simply wasn’t enough space for six million visitors each year. In 1989, American architect I.M. Pei designed a striking glass pyramid in the building’s center to be a visitor entrance and shopping arcade. But he also started an angry debate. Some people felt his glass building was a piece of art, like the ones inside the museum. Others said it was just an ugly, modern mistake.Kyoto, Japan, is the country’s ancient capital, and the heart of its culture. Its railroad station was too small for the millions of visitors. In 1997, the city completed a new station in a huge shopping center, right in the oldest part of the city. Designed by Hiroshi Hara, the building also contains a hotel and department store. Before it was built, critics said that the high, wide, modern building would destroy the city’s traditional look. On the other hand, supporters said it would bring new life into the city center.Track 4-1-OL-7&4-1-OL-8The future building boom?Interviewer: What do you think is the biggest problem facing our cities?Erika: I think it's overcrowding. Talk to anyone living in a major metropolitan area and they will say the same thing; There's no space. Even the suburbs are getting crowded.Interviewer: Well, in some places there simply isn't any land left for building, right?Erika: Y es, that's true, but you have to think creatively. You can't give up so easily.Interviewer: Think creatively? What do you suggest?Erika: W hat I'm saying is that we can build more structures underground. We can add parking lots,malls, hotels, and even apartment buildings.There's plenty of space.Interviewer: Isn't it expensive?Erika: Y es, it can be. In the past building underground has been very expensive. However, we have new technology that will bring the cost down. It involves using robots. You don't have to pay robots a salary!Interviewer: Isn't "building down" more dangerous than other kind of construction?Erika: A ctually, I think it's safer than building skyscrapers, for example. Remember, we already do it. We have subways and underground shopping malls. I'm just suggesting we invest in a variety of bigger projects and that we dig deeper.Interviewer: What would you say to people who doubt your idea?Erika: I can understand their feelings. Whenever there's a new idea, it can cause controversy. But building down" is not some kind of impractical idea. It makes sense. There is so much space underground: It can accommodate a lot of traffic, storage, and people. With the new technology we have, we'd be crazy not to consider the idea --it's the wave of the future!UNIT2Track 4-2-1&4-2-2Situation 1Man: Oh no!Woman: What happened?Man: I can't believe it! I was sending a message and I accidentally clicked on "Reply to All."Woman: So?Man: It was a personal message for my friend, Jerry. I wanted to send it to his e-mail address only. Woman: Oops.Man: Exactly. ... Instead I sent it to everyone on the list.How embarrassing!Situation 2Man: I see you have a new keyboard. That's nice.Woman: Yes, the company bought me a new one.Man: That's good.Woman: Well, actually ... I spilled coffee on my old keyboard,and it stopped working.Man:Oh, I see.Woman: Don't tell anyone. Drinking coffee near the computers is not allowed!Situation 3Woman: Have you finished working on my computer?Man: Yes, I have. I'm afraid I don't have good news for you.Woman: Really?Man: Really. The problem is with your hardware.Woman: Oh. What do you suggest?Man: I think you should probably buy a new computer. This one can't be fixed.Woman: Well, I have had it for five years. It's time to replace it, I guess.Track 4-2-3Lea: I hate writing term papers! It takes forever!Steve: You're lucky, Lea. When I was young...Lea: Oh, I've heard this story before.Steve: Well, when I was young, we didn't have computers. We used to write our papers on typewriters. Lea: Oh, really? That sounds difficult!Steve: It was, especially because I made a lot of mistakes.Lea: Did it take a long time?Steve: Yes. Computers are so much faster and easier to use.Track 4-2-41.I like the laptop because it's very, very thin. It's maybe less than one inch and it's about four pounds and I can carry it anywhere I want.2.My favorite feature of my computer is the Instant Messenger. The reason for this is that it's very affordable, fun and convenient and allows me to chat with my friends from all over the world.Track 4-2-OL-1&4-2-OL-2Pam: Well, Lynn, I must be going. It was great to see you –Lynn: By, Pam.Pam: What’s that?Lynn: Oh … that’s Ollie.Pam: Ollie:?I didn’t know you had a dog!Lynn: Well, we don’t … really.Pam: What do you mean?Lynn: Come here.Pam: Oh my goodness. It’s a robot!Lynn: That’s right. It’s a dog robot. They call it a “dogbot.”Pam: How interesting! … But it’s a little strange, don’t you think?Lynn: Well, I wanted to get an interactive toy for the kids. They love it. So I’m happy.Pam: How much did it cost?Lynn: Don’t ask. It wasn’t very affordable. It’s cheaper than having a real dog, though. We don’t ever have to buy dog food! And the batteries are rechargeable.Juliana: Hey, Henrik. Look.Henrik: What is it, Juliana?Juliana: What’s that guy doing over there?Henrik: Which guy?Juliana: The one over there. Wearing a suit. H’s punching so many buttons on his cell phone.Henrik: Oh, him. He’s probably playing a game.Juliana: Really?Henrik: A lot of people have games on their cell phones. It’s really popular here in Finland. They play them everywhere.Juliana: Do you play them, too?Henrik: Yes, I do.Juliana: I only use my phone to make telephone calls. I guess I’m old-fashioned.Henrik: I heard that some people play games even at work. They can play quietly during business meetings. No one knows about it.Juliana: I’d like to try it.Henrik: Here, use mine!Track 4-2-OL-3Penny: Hello. Your Computer World sales department.Ted: Hi, Penny. It’s Ted.Penny: Oh, hi, Ted. What’s up?Ted: well, my computer has crashed again.Penny: Oh no!Ted: Oh, yes. That’s why I’m calling. You know, it’s five years old. And I need to speak to Scott about getting a new one.Penny: well, you’ve called at a good time. We have some attractive new models.Ted: Great! I’m looking for something affordable. And I want to get something portable this time. Penny: I’m sure Scott can help you with that… Let’s see, he is in a meeting until 3:30. I’ll ask him to call you.Ted: No, that’s OK. I’ll call him after 3:30. Please give him the message.Track 4-2-OL-4E-mail is my favourite way to communicate. I think it is as fast as a fax machine, and it is as easy as a cell phone. Of course, e-mail has some problems, too. It isn’t as affordable as ordinary mail, because you need a computer and Internet service. And I don’t think it is as reliable as a fax machine. Sometimes e-mail messages get lost. But in my opinion, e-mail is as convenient as a cell phone. I can send a message from my home or office, and my friends can read it when they have time.Track 4-2-OL-5&4-2-OL-6In today’s report, we look at a new technology called pervasive computing.Pervasive computing means putting tiny computers into everyday electronic appliances, such as toasters and microwaves. With pervasive computing, appliances can communicate with their users – and with other appliances!Some companies now sell pervasive computing products like a “smart”toaster. It remembers your favourite kind of toast: light or dark. Companies are designing a “smart” coffee maker and a “smart” clock. The coffee maker can measure the water and coffee. It can even put milk in your breakfast coffee and make black coffee in the afternoon. The clock will check the time on other clocks in your house, and give information about other appliances. For example, it can tell you, “Your coffee maker needs more water.”And that’s only the beginning. One company is now advertising “Save time –phone your washing machine!”engineers are making a “smart”house. In this house, the lights, heater, and air conditioner change automatically when family members come home. This makes the home comfortable, and it saves a lot of energy. Pervasive computing could change many parts of our daily lives.But do people really want pervasive computing? Do they really need technology everywhere? One company asked people about their opinions on “smart”appliances. There were surprises. A “smart”refrigerator can buy more food on the internet, but people didn’t want it, because it might make mistakes. “Pervasive computing is as important as a telephone,”says Rebecca Blair, president of InnoTech Corporation. But some of these products are not useful, or even practical. Companies should learn more about the technology that people really want.Track 4-2-OL-7&4-2-OL-8Local girl rescuedShe may have a broken leg, but she can’t be happier. Morgan Bailey, 11, is happy to be alive.Tuesday was like any other day for Morgan. She was at school. It was fourth period, and she was the first student to arrive in the gymnasium for her physical education class.Suddenly there was a loud noise.“There was a sharp cracking noise and then a loud boom. After that, I don’t remember anything,” said Morgan.The roof of the gymnasium had collapsed under the heavy snow. Morgan was trapped underneath. She couldn’t escape.“I woke up and there was a big piece of wood on my leg. I couldn’t move it. I was starting to get cold.”Fortunately, help was nearby. A new program using “rescue robots” was tried for the first time.“We were nervous about using the robot,” said Derrick Sneed, the man in charge of the program. “But in the end, the robot gave us reliable information. It went extremely well.”The rescue robot was able to go into the gym and locate Morgan’s exact position.“We send in robots first because it may not be safe for humans,” said Mr. Sneed. “Human beings are not as useful as robots in some situations. A gas leak, for example, could kill you or me but wouldn’t hurt a robot.”Although it didn’t happen in Morgan’s case, some rescue robots can bring fresh air or water to people who are trapped.Rescue robots go into rough, dangerous places. They work in life or death situations. They have to be durable.Doctors say that Morgan is doing well. She should be going home in two or three days. What is the first thing she wants to do after she gets out of the hospital?“I want to meet my hero,” laughs Morgan. “That little robot that saved my life!”UNIT3Track 4-3-1&4-3-2Conversation 1Woman 1: What are you watching?Woman 2: Oh, just the news.Woman 1: Can I change the channel?Woman 2: In just a minute. I want to see the end of this report.Woman 1: I didn't know you were interested in the news.Woman 2: Well, it's Christiane Amanpour. She's really great. She usually reports from London -- the city where she was born.Woman 1: I don't know her.Woman 2: She's an international correspondent. She goes to some really dangerous places. When there's a war, she's usually there.Woman 1: Sounds scary.Woman 2: Yeah. And -- get this -- she's a wife and mother, too.Woman 1: That's very impressive!Conversation 2Man 1: That's a strange -- looking book. What is it?Man 2: It's the writings and photos of Dan Eldon. He was a photojournalist.Man 1: A photojournalist?Man 2: Yeah. A photographer and a journalist. He was born in London in 1970. The book tells all about his life and his dangerous adventures.Man 1: Well, the book certainly looks interesting. Has he written anything else?Man 2: He wrote a book when he was younger. Unfortunately, he won't be writing anything else -- he was killed.Man 1: He died?Man 2: Yeah. It's really sad. He was only 22. He was killed while working in Africa.Track 4-3-3Peter: Hello. I'm Peter Daniels. I'm a reporter from the Center City NewsPeggy: It's nice to meet you, Mr. Daniels. My name is Peggy Sims.Peter:Hi, Peggy. I'm looking for the owner of the Golden Pearl Restaurant. Do you know him? Peggy: Yes. He's standing over there.Peter: That tall man in the sweater?Peggy: No, that's an employee. The owner is the man wearing the suit.</QuestionText> Peter: Oh, I see him. Thanks a lotTrack 4-3-41.I usually always get my news online. I use the Internet because I think it's a very useful tool and it's always up to date.2. I don't watch TV or use the Internet, but I read the newspaper starting on the front page and going to the international section.Track4-3-OL-1&4-3-OL-2Joe: What are you reading, Maria?Maria: The Daily News.Joe: The News? Ugh! That’s a terrible paper.Maria: Oh, Joe, it’s not so bad.Joe: Not so bad? Look at that headline on the front page! It’s so sensational.Maria: Well, they’ve got great comics. I can’t live without my comics.Joe: I know. But the news coverage is so poor, ... especially the international news. It’s a joke, really. Maria: I’m not so interested in the international news. Besides, they have so many other good features. Joe: Like what?Maria: Like… the daily horoscope, for example. I love it.Joe: That’s not a good reason to buy a newspaper … for the horoscope!Maria: Look, the newspaper only costs 50 cents. What so you expect?Joe: Good point.Maria: Besides the horoscope, I also like the entertainment news. I like to read about the stars and their love affairs.Joe: Well, you can keep The Daily News. I’m going to stick with The Times.Track 4-3-OL-3&4-3-OL-4Amy: John, I’ve never notice this old photo of your family before.John: My mother just found it in the attic. She decided to hang it up.Amy: It’s a nice picture of your family.John：I think it’s embarrassing. And I look stupid.Amy: Well, you could‘ve combed your hair … it’s a nice shot, though. Look at how young you are! How old were you in the photo?John: Eight … no wait, I’d just turned nine.Amy: I guess these two people are your parents.John: Yep. They were married when that picture was taken. Now they’re divorced.Amy: Oh. What do they do?John: My father’s retired. Mom works in a hospital.Amy: What are their names?John：Well, my father’s name is Joseph. My mother is Olivia---she was named after a popular actress. Amy: How great! I have an aunt with the same name. I love the name Olivia … Who’s that guy?John: Which one?Amy: The guy standing behind you. Is that your brother, Tom?John: No, that's my Uncle Randy. He’s only two years older than my brother.Amy: He’s cute. I love a guy with a moustache.John: Um, sorry, but he’s married now. His wife just had a baby.Amy: I was just making a comment … So the other young guy must be your brother.John: Yes. That’s Tom.Amy: How old is he in the picture?John: Let’s see … he’s nine years older than me … so he would‘ve been 18 then.Amy: And there’s your little sister, Tina. She’s so cute!John: Yeah. She’s two years younger than me. It’s hard to believe she’s in high school now!Track 4-3-OL -5&4-3-OL-61. A bank robbery in Virginia, USA, was stopped when the robber and the bank teller couldn’t reachan agreement. The robber pushed a holdup note under the window, but the teller looked at it,said,” I can’t read this,” and gave it back. The robber pushed the note through a second time. The teller crumpled the note up and threw it at the robber. He picked it up and walked out of the bank.2. A professional ice hockey player will miss the rest of this season’s games because he injuredhimself. National Hockey League goalie Jean-Louis Blanchard went on the injured list after he fell and seriously hurt his back. He was walking out of a restaurant in Ottawa, Canada, when he slipped on some ice.3.The first international camel beauty contest was held last week in Alxa, in western China. More than100 dressed-up camels entered the contest. The judges examined them for shiny hair, tall humps, and beautiful costumes. Unlike human beauty contests, though, there were no interviews with the contestants.4.Police in Sheffield, England, arrested a 41-year-old man for stealing five cars. Graham Owens wentto car dealers and said he wanted to buy a car, and borrowed a car to test-drive. Each time, hedrove the car around, then cleaned it inside and washed it outside---before leaving it at the side of the road, and walking home.Track 4-3-OL-7&4-3-OL-81.Nutty newsLulu is a kangaroo. For 10 years she has lived with the Richards family. Lulu was adopted by the family after they found her next to her dead mother.Mr. Ken Richards is a farmer. He was working on his farm when a heavy tree branch suddenly fell on top of him.Lulu stood next to Mr. Richards’ body. She started barking and didn’t leave Mr. Richards’ side.I’ve never heard Lulu bark like that---she sounded like a dog. She barked and barked and she didn’t stop, “said Celeste, Mr. Richards’ daughter.After 15 minutes, the Richards family went to investigate. They found Ken on the ground and he was unconscious.“Lulu is a hero, “said Celeste. “She saved my father.”Mr. Middleton, an expert veterinarian, said that Lulu’s story is rare. “I have never seen a kangaroo act like that. Maybe lulu helped Ken Richards because the Richards family is the only family she has ever known.”Lulu has always followed Ken around the farm. She’s a loyal, friendly, and very intelligent kangaroo.After Ken leaves the hospital, he is planning to go everywhere with Lulu.2.Nutty newsApproximately 175,000 people live in the Republic of Vanuatu, an island chain east of Australia. It isa popular tourist destination because there’s a lot to do there: you can visit waterfalls, gohorseback riding, take an aerial tour, or visit a traditional Ni-Vanuatu village. Vanuatu is most famous for its scuba diving and snorkeling.In an effort to draw attention to these popular water sports, Vanuatu has created a world’s “first”: the government has opened an underwater post office. You have to be a certified scuba driver to work there. The office is three meters below the surface in an area on the outskirts of Port Vila, the capital city. So far, the post office has hired four workers. They will work in a room surrounded by the beauty of Vanuatu’s underwater world. Customers will buy waterproof postcards on land and then drive down to the post office to receive a special waterproof stamp.Track 4-3-OL-9答案1. cool2. sold out3. realizes4. music reviewer5. apartment building6. get them concert tickets7. goes over8. invites him to go with her9. a date with 10. mind Takeshi going without himUNIT4Track 4-4-1&4-4-2Alice: I work six days a week. My shift is from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. I'm on my feet all day long. It's a very active job. Most of my customers are nice. I try to be friendly to everyone, but it's difficult sometimes. My customers give me good tips. That's nice.Diane: I'm very punctual -- actually, I can't be late! You know what they say, "The show must go on!" I like being on stage. Something always happens, though. During the show last week, the lights went out. I couldn't believe it! You definitely have to be flexible.Mimi: My students are eight years old. I have to be careful about what I say and do. They are always watching me and copying my behavior. I'm like a big sister. The kids have a lot of energy. I need patience in this job, that's for sure!Track 4-4-3见课本p54Track 4-4-4见课本p57Track4-4-OL-1&4-4-OL-2Man: So, I see here that you went to college.Camille: Yes, sir. For two years. I didn’t graduate.Man: Do you speak any languages besides English?Camille: Yes, I speak conversational French.Man: Any other languages?Camille: No, that’s it.Man: Well, that’s great. As you know, we fly to Paris twice a week. We always need people who can speak French.Man: Let’s see… have you worked for an airline before?Camille: No. I have no job experience.Man: So, this would be your first job.Camille: Yes.Man; Well, I only have two more questions. Are you healthy and physically fit? Can you lift heavy objects? Camille: Yes, I think so.Man: Well, the emergency window exit on the plane weighs about 50 pounds. And the meal cart is very heavy, too. You need to move those objects sometimes.Camille: I think I can do that.Man: Wonderful. Let me tell you about the next step. We have a six-week training program that takes place in the summer. You have to…Track 4-4-OL-3A.Listen to Olivia talking about her future plan and fill in the blanks with information from the talk.I plan to become a teacher after I finish my studies. I decided to study at this university because theteaching program is very good. We have a lot of practice working with children. I love to work with young kids. I expect to graduate from the university next June, and I hope to find a job in a kindergarten. I’ll try to start working in September.Track 4-4-OL-4B.Listen to the job interview. Check the right item in the table based on the information from theinterview.Mr. Grant: Hello, Ms. Hale. I’m Mr. Grant, the advertising manager for the company. Do you have a resume or curriculum vitae to give to me?Ms. Hale: Yes, Mr. Grant. Here it is.Mr. Grant: Thank you. Now, let me tell you a little bit about the job. We need someone to design brochures on the computer. Do you have up-to-date computer skills?Ms. Hale: Yes, I do. In my present position I use computer graphics all the time. I have experience with animation as well.Mr. Grant: Oh, that’s very good. We hope to launch a new group of animated ads next spring. Can you work with others in a pleasant manner, Ms. Hale?Ms. Hale: My co-workers seem to think so. I can also work independently by myself.Mr. Grant: That’s necessary, too. What about flexibility in working long hours on a project?Ms. Hale: I have a lot of energy and I’m willing to get the job done. The work I did last year won two awards at a national conference.Mr. Grant: Excellent. That’s very impressive. By the way, did I mention that we need someone to start next。
新世纪大学英语系列教材视听说教程3听力原文
Unit 3, Lesson A, 2 Listening,Activity1-5Audio Track 3-3-1A. Listen to Ellie and Lee's conversation. Circle the correct answers Lee: Hi, Ellie.Ellie: Hi, Lee. How are you?Lee: Good. Hey there. Brandon. He's so cute. And you're such a good mother.Ellie: Thanks. Everyone says. "It's not always easy with your first child." You know, I agree with them.Lee: How old is he now?Ellie: He just turned two a month ago.Lee: Oh, no… The "terrible twos." Right?Ellie: Yep. It s so e xhausting… for both of us!Lee: Does he throw things around? And cry a lot more?Ellie: Yes, exactly. Sometimes he hits me. I don't know. He was so well-behaved before.Lee: It happens to most babies. They turn two and their personality changes.Ellie: It sounds like you have some experience with "the terrible twos."Lee: I certainly do. My children are five and eleven now. but I still remember when they were young.Ellie: What can I do?Lee: Well, remember that it will pass… it won't last forever. Try to be patient.Audio Track 3-3-2B. Listen again. Cricle…Audio Track 3-3-3A. Mandy is working…Audio Track 3-3-4B. Listen again. Check…Audio Track 3-3-5A.Listen to Mike…Audio Track 3-3-6B.Listen to Kaithlyn’s…Audio Track 3-3-7A.Listen to a passage…Audio Track 3-3-8B.Now listen…Audio Track 3-3-9B. Listen to the…Audio Track 3-3-10 C.Listen to the…Audio Track 3-3-11 D.Listen to the…Unit 4 Lesson A, 2 Listening,Activity1-5Audio Track 3-4-2A. Listen and circle the best headline for the news story you hear. Female Newscaster(F): Well, Jim, our next story is a strange one, isn't it?Male Newscaster (M): Yes, Irene, it sure is. It surprised everyone. Almost 200 people on a two-week holiday trip to Saint Martin became sick. They're calling it the "holidav cruise disease."F：It sounds scary. What caused it?M: The doctors aren't exactly sure, but they know it was something in the food the passengers ate.F: OK, gwe us the details.M: All right, here's the story: On Friday night, the ship departed around 10 p.m. with 300 passengers on board. By Sunday morning, some people reported feeling lightheaded. They stayed in bed. By that afternoon, more than half of the passengers had severe indigestion. Some of them got very sick. We spoke to one woman about her experience.Woman: Everyone was complaining. My stomach hurt so much I couldn't eat anything. It was really terrible!F: What's the situation now?M: Well, the ship had to return home on Monday---- after only two and a half days at sea---- and most of the passengers went straight to the hospital then.F: How are they doing now?M: They're exhausted---- many haven't slept for 48 hours---- but they’re doing fine.F: That's good news. It's too bad they couldn't enjoy their vacation. M: Yes, it is. And that’s the next problem. The passengers are asking for their money back, but the company doesn't want to refund the full amount.F: What's going to happen then?M: Nobody knows. I'll keep following the story, though, and I'll have more details for you tomorrow.Audio Track 3-4-3B. Listen again. Put the events in the order that they happened. Audio Track 3-4-4C. Listen again and complete the summary with information you hear.Audio Track 3-4-5A. Listen. What is Bill…Audio Track 3-4-6B. Listen again. Check…Audio Track 3-4-7C. Listen again and answer the questions.Audio Track 3-4-8A. Listen to the conversation and choose the picture…Audio Track 3-4-9B. Listen to another person giving…Audio Track 3-4-10A. Listen to the health talk…Audio Track 3-4-11B. Listen again. According to …Audio Track 3-4-12A.Listen to the passage about…Audio Track 3-4-13B.Listen again. Then…。
新世纪大学英语视听说4听力原文
UNIT 1Takeshi: Man, look at that! In NewYork there ’s always something being built.And everything goes up so quickly , you never know what’s going tobe around next week.Roberto: Yeah, but on the other hand, sometimes I wonder about overcrowding.Maybe they need to start building down more.Roberto: Yeah, it’s when you build underground instead of aboveground.Takeshi: Nah, that’s too much like living in a cave. I love the skyscrapers!Roberto: True. And some of the first ones were built right here in NewYork City.Takeshi: That’s right! You know, I wonder what New York looked like before all these buildings popped up.Roberto: I don’t know, but I’d like to see this one when it’s finished. Takeshi: Yeah. I’ll bet it’ll be something fantastic!Roberto: Maybe , what do you think it’s going to look like?Takeshi: I don’t know , but you know what? I’m going to remember what it looked like.Roberto: What are you talking about? And why are you taking pictures? There’s nothing there.Takeshi: OK. You know how some people get famous because they havepictures of movie stars or performers before they make it big?Roberto: Yeah?Takeshi: Well, some buildings and architectural structures get to be famoustoo, like theEiffel Tower or the Empire State Building , right?Roberto: Yeah, and ,? There’s nothing here!Takeshi: Right! But there will be. Someday this very spot may become reallywell-known—like maybe it ’ll be some incredible hotel tha t the richand famous stay at. And I ’ll be the only one with pictures of it beforeit was built. Cool, huh?Roberto: Uh , you are too much. Hey, let’s ask this guy what your “famous”building’s going to be. (to passing construction worker ) Excuse us,can you tell us what this is going to be when it’s finished? Maybea fancy hotel or something?Construction worker: Fancy hotel? (laughs ) No, this isn ’t going to be a hotel.It ’s going to be a parking garage.Roberto: A parking garage. Uh , huh. Thanks.Takeshi: Well , maybe , someone rich and famous will park here.UNIT 2Prof. Morgan: Good. So change the first part and make those corrections andyour paper will be great.Tara: OK. Thanks for all your help, Professor Morgan. I ’ll e-mail my paper to you later today.Prof. Morgan: You know, technology is amazing. In high school I used to writemy term papers on a typewriter.Tara: It must have taken a long time to write a paper on a typewriter.Prof. Morgan: Well, I was pretty fast, but I made some mistakes. Actually,the typewriters weren’t that bad. Now, as for the first computers ,oh my gosh!Tara: What do you mean?Prof. Morgan: The first computers were so unreliable. They used to crash allthe time. And they were not as affordable or as fast as they are now.Tara: Mine’s pretty fast, but not as fast as some of the newer, more expensive ones.Prof. Morgan: I know! And nowadays, almost everyone has a computer. In those days, nobody had their own computer. We used to use the ones at theuniversity.Prof. Morgan: Yeah, that ’s all we had. I ’ll never forget, one spring,during final exams. Everybody was working on their term papers, and theelectricity went out!Tara: So? No big deal , laptops have batteries ,Prof. Morgan: Yes, but remember, in those days we didn ’t have laptops. If your computer crashed, you lost everything.Tara: Everything?Prof. Morgan: Everything. We used to lose information all the time, but thattime it was terrible. Everybody lost their papers that afternoon ,including me.Tara: What did you do?Prof. Morgan: I went back to the good, old-fashioned way.Tara: You mean typewriters?Prof. Morgan: Nope. I used something more affordable, portable, reliable,disposable, something that always worked.Tara: What was that?Prof. Morgan: (holds up pencil and paper) The first word processor.UNIT 3Takeshi: So, what are today’s headlines?Mike: I don’t know. I’m reading the important stuff like my horoscope and the entertainment section. Hey! Look at this! James Hammond is playingat CBGB’s tonight!Takeshi: James Hammond. Isn ’t he that famous blues guitarist? The guy with the silver guitar and the long, black hair?Mike: No, that ’s Kevin Diamond. James Hammondis th e singer. He has short spiky hair, he always wears that really cool white suit ,Takeshi: I know him—he’s great! Let’s go!Mike: Ah, man! It’s sold out!Takeshi: Oh. (sees someone across the room) Hey, look , that’s Anna , Anna Markovich.Mike: What?Takeshi: Over there.Mike: The one sitting down? Wearing the pink shirt?Takeshi: No. The really pretty one with the long hair and glasses. (waves )You know her. She lives in our building. She’s a journalist. She writes all themusic reviews for The Village Voice .Mike: Well, what are you waiting for? Go over there and ask her if she canget us some tickets for tonight!Takeshi: Are you kidding? I can ’t do that. I hardly know her! (Mike scowls) Well,maybe I can ,Takeshi: (approaches Anna ) Uh , hi, Anna! H ow are you?Anna: Oh, hi, Takeshi. I’m great! What’s up?Takeshi: Not much. So, you still , uh , writing for The Village Voice ?Anna: Yeah.“Dedicated Music Reviewer” —that’s me. As a matter of fact,I ’m reviewing a show tonight, James Hammond.Takeshi: James Hammond! I love him! My roommate and I were just talking about how much we’d like to see that show.Anna: Really? Actually, I’ve got two tickets.Takeshi: Two tickets? That’d be great!Anna: Terrific. It’s a date! You and I can go together. Meet me o utside our building at seven, OK?Takeshi: OK.Anna: See you then!Takeshi: See you tonight.Anna: Bye.Mike: Well? Did she have any tickets?Takeshi: Yeah. We ’re leaving at seven ,Mike: Fantastic man! I mean , we’re not going to have a lot of time. We( ’ve) got to go home, we(’ve) got to get changed , we(’ve) got to shower ,Takeshi: Uh , Mike? I meant Anna and I are leaving at seven.Mike: Oh.Takeshi: Somehow, I got a ticket—and a date with , Anna Markovich.Mike: You ’re kidding me! That’s great!Takeshi: You don’t mind if I go without you?Mike: Nah, don ’t worry about it. There’re plenty of concerts, but there’s only one Anna Markovich! Besides, I have more important things to do. (holdsup newspaper )Ms. Li: Hi,I ’m Yvonne Li.Welcome.Claudia: Hi, Claudia Oliveira.Ms. Li: Please have a seat. Thanks very much for coming in. Did you bring yourr ésumé?Ms. Li: Great. Thanks. First let me tell you a little bit about the job. We’re looking for someone to sell our new software product internationally.The job requires flexibility, independence, and most importantly, apleasant manner with customers.Claudia: I agree , that ’s important. I ’ve worked in sales for years and have always tried to really listen to my customers to find out what they need.I think I’m really good at that.Ms. Li: That’s great. So tell me a little bit about your experience withsoftware programs.Claudia: Well, I’ve trained people how to use a similar software product for the past two years at my current job, so I really feel I know the productand customer needs.Ms. Li: Hmm , interesting, and your sales experience?Claudia: I’ve been with my present company for three years and in my present position since last year. I n that time, I ’ve been named salesperson of the monththree times, and have taken top sales awards several times aswell.Ms. Li: Impressive ,Claudia: I’m also taking graduate courses right now in marketing. I feel itreally helps meunderstand the market better, especially the competition. Ms. Li: You’ve been very busy, Ms. Oliveira!Well, thanks very much for coming in. We ’ll bein touch.Ms. Li: Hey, Bill, I just interviewed a womanfor that software sales position. Mr. Howard: How did it go?Ms. Li: Very well.Mr. Howard: Do you think she’s right for the job?Ms. Li: I think so. She has a high energy level and a lot of experience.Mr. Howard: OK. Let’s offer her the job.Ms. Li: Great.Tara: Hello?Ms. Li: Hello, Claudia Oliveira, please.Tara: She can ’t come to the phone right now. May I take a message?Ms. Li: Yes, please tell her Yvonne Li called.Tara: OK.Claudia: (enters from bedroom) Comeon. We’re going to be late for our aerobicsTara: Oh, by the way there was a phone call from some womancalled , Yvonne , Yvonne something , (door closes)Claudia: (Opens door and runs for phone) Ah!UNIT 5Takeshi: By the way Mike, thanks a lot for helping me out with this. I can’t believe Tara got sick!And on the day of my first real commercial shoot.Can you believe it?Mike: Don ’t worry about it. It’s going to be great , especially since you have a“lovely assistant” like me.Takeshi: Right , there, that should do it. Got your signs?Mike: Check!Takeshi:Ready Mr. Howard? (Mr. Howard nods ) And rolling,OK ,“Furniture Showroom” commercial — take one.Mr. Howard: Hello there!My nameis John Howard, president of Furniture Showroom, and I ’m here to tell you why we’re one of the most successfulfurniture stores around.The keys to our success are excellentquality,great design,and affordable prices.And who are these keysfor? Why for you—our customers! And that’s why I’m here todayto show you some of our premier pieces. Like this sleek and stylishlounge chair. All our loungers are covered in 100% genuine leather,and built with solid steel-frame construction. Take a look at that—talk about well-made. Or take a look at this Super Sleeper Sofa,why it ’s one of the most comfortable sofas you’ll ever lay yourhead on!It ’s true!See for yourself!(Mike lies down on sofa ) Youknow, folks, Furniture Showroom is not one of those flyby- nightoperations —“here today,gone tomorrow. ” Our companywas foundedin1982 with only three hard-working employees: my wife,my son, andme. Here at Furniture Showroom, we really pride ourselves in givingyou the best product at the right price!So come on down to FurnitureShowroom and take a look at our , (interrupted by Mike’s snore) Tara: Hey, what happened to that TV commercial?The one I couldn ’t do because I was sick?Takeshi: You mean the one where Mike fell asleep on my first paying client?I just sent in the tape last week. Who , who knows what’ll happen. Mike: Look, I said I was sorry. Plus that couch wa s really comfortable , Takeshi:(phone rings)Hello?This is.Oh, hello,Mr. Howard! Yeah ,uh- huh , OK , great! Thank you!Tara: Well?Takeshi: They loved it. They just booked me for another five commercials! Mr.Howard said that the big guy who fell asleep on the couch was the bestpart!Mike: Well, you know what this calls for, don’t you?Takeshi: Yeah , an apology.Mike: No, an encore! (jumps on sofa。
新世纪大学英语视听说4听力原文
UNIT 1Takeshi: Man, look at that! In New York there’s always something being built. And everything goes up so quickly … you never know what’s going to be aroundnext week.Roberto: Yeah, but on the other hand, sometimes I wonder about overcrowding. Maybe they need to start building down more.Takeshi: Building down?Roberto: Yeah, it’s when you build underground instead of aboveground.Takeshi: Nah, that’s too much like living in a cave. I love the skyscrapers! They are the most incredible feats of engineering!Roberto: True. And some of the first ones were built right here in New York City. Takeshi: That’s right! You know, I wonder what New York looked like before all these buildings popped up.Roberto: I don’t know, but I’d like to see this one when it’s finished.Takeshi: Yeah. I’ll bet it’ll be something fantastic!Roberto: Maybe … what do you think it’s going to look like?Takeshi: I don’t know … but you know what? I’m going to remember what it looked like.Roberto: What are you talking about? And why are you taking pictures? There’s nothing there.Takeshi: OK. You know how some people get famous because they have pictures of movie stars or performers before they make it big?Roberto: Yeah?Takeshi: Well, some buildings and architectural structures get to be famous too, like the Eiffel Tower or the Empire State Building … right?Roberto: Yeah, and …? There’s nothing here!Takeshi: Right! But there will be. Someday this very spot may become really well-known — like maybe it’ll be some incredible hotel that the rich and famous stay at.And I’ll be the only one with pictures of it before it was built. Cool, huh? Roberto: Uh …you are too much. Hey, let’s ask this guy what your “famous”building’s going to be. (to passing construction worker ) Excuse us, can youtell us what this is going to be when it’s finished? Maybe a fancy hotel orsomething?Construction worker: Fancy hotel? (laughs ) No, this isn’t going to be a hotel. It’s going to be a parking garage.Roberto: A parking garage. Uh … huh. Thanks.Takeshi: Well … maybe … someone rich and famous will park here.Prof. Morgan: Good. So change the first part and make those corrections and your paper will be great.Tara: OK. Thanks for all your help, Professor Morgan. I’ll e-mail my paper to you later today.Prof. Morgan: You know, technology is amazing. In high school I used to write my term papers on a typewriter.Tara: It must have taken a long time to write a paper on a typewriter.Prof. Morgan: Well, I was pretty fast, but I made some mistakes. Actually, the typewriters weren’t that bad. Now, as for the first computers … oh my gosh! Tara: What do you mean?Prof. Morgan: The first computers were so unreliable. They used to crash all the time.And they were not as affordable or as fast as they are now.Tara: Mine’s pretty fast, but not as fast as some of the newer, more expensive ones. Prof. Morgan: I know! And nowadays, almost everyone has a computer. In those days, nobody had their own computer. We used to use the ones at the university. Tara: In the computer lab?Prof. Morgan: Yeah, that’s all we had. I’ll never forget, one spring, during final exams.Everybody was working on their term papers, and the electricity went out! Tara: So? No big deal … laptops have batteries …Prof. Morgan: Yes, but remember, in those days we didn’t have laptops. If your computer crashed, you lost everything.Tara: Everything?Prof. Morgan: Everything. We used to lose information all the time, but that time it was terrible. Everybody lost their papers that afternoon … including me.Tara: What did you do?Prof. Morgan: I went back to the good, old-fashioned way.Tara: You mean typewriters?Prof. Morgan: Nope. I used something more affordable, portable, reliable, disposable, something that always worked.Tara: What was that?Prof. Morgan: (holds up pencil and paper) The first word processor.Takeshi: So, what are today’s headlines?Mike: I don’t know. I’m reading the important stuff like my horoscope and the entertainment section. Hey! Look at this! James Hammond is playing at CBGB’s tonight!Takeshi: James Hammond. Isn’t he that famous blues guitarist? The guy with the silver guitar and the long, black hair?Mike: No, that’s Kevin Diamond. James Hammond is the singer. He has short spiky hair, he always wears that really cool white suit …Takeshi: I know him — he’s great! Let’s go!Mike: Ah, man! It’s sold out!Takeshi: Oh. (sees someone across the room) Hey, look …that’s Anna …Anna Markovich.Mike: What?Takeshi: Over there.Mike: The one sitting down? Wearing the pink shirt?Takeshi: No. The really pretty one with the long hair and glasses. (waves ) You know her.She lives in our building. She’s a journalist. She writes all the music reviewsfor The Village Voice .Mike: Well, what are you waiting for? Go over there and ask her if she can get us some tickets for tonight!Takeshi: Are you kidding? I can’t do that. I hardly know her! (Mike scowls) Well, maybe I can …Takeshi: (approaches Anna ) Uh … hi, Anna! How are you?Anna: Oh, hi, Takeshi. I’m great! What’s up?Takeshi: Not much. So, you still … uh … writing for The Village Voice ?Anna: Yeah. “Dedicated Music Reviewer”— that’s me. As a matter of fact, I’m reviewing a show tonight, James Hammond.Takeshi: James Hammond! I love him! My roommate and I were just talking about how much we’d like to see that show.Anna: Really? Actually, I’ve got two tickets.Takeshi: Two tickets? That’d be great!Anna: Terrific. It’s a date! You and I can go together. Meet me outside our building at seven, OK?Takeshi: OK.Anna: See you then!Takeshi: See you tonight.Anna: Bye.Mike: Well? Did she have any tickets?Takeshi: Yeah. We’re leaving at seven …Mike: Fantastic man! I mean … we’re not going to have a lot of time. We(’ve) got to go home … we(’ve) got to get changed … we(’ve) got to shower …Takeshi: Uh … Mike? I meant Anna and I are leaving at seven.Mike: Oh.Takeshi: Somehow, I got a ticket — and a date with … Anna Markovich.Mike: You’re kidding me! That’s great!Takeshi: You don’t mind if I go without you?Mike: Nah, don’t worry about it. There’re plenty of concerts, but there’s only one Anna Markovich! Besides, I have more important things to do. (holds up newspaper )Ms. Li: Hi, I’m Yvonne Li. Welcome.Claudia: Hi, Claudia Oliveira.Ms. Li: Please have a seat. Thanks very much for coming in. Did you bring your résumé? Claudia: Yes. Here you are.Ms. Li: Great. Thanks. First let me tell you a little bit about the job. We’re looking for someone to sell our new software product internationally. The job requires flexibility, independence, and most importantly, a pleasant manner with customers.Claudia: I agree … that’s important. I’ve worked in sales for years and have always tried to really listen to my customers to find out what they need. I think I’m really good at that.Ms. Li: That’s great. So tell me a little bit about your experience with software programs.Claudia: Well, I’ve trained people how to use a similar software product for the past two years at my current job, so I really feel I know the product and customer needs.Ms. Li: Hmm … interesting, and your sales experience?Claudia: I’ve been with my present company for three years and in my present position since last year. In that time, I’ve been named salesperson of the month three times, and have taken top sales awards several times as well.Ms. Li: Impressive …Claudia: I’m also taking graduate courses right now in marketing. I feel it really helps me understand the market better, especially the competition.Ms. Li: You’ve been very busy, Ms. Oliveira! Well, thanks very much for coming in. We’ll bein touch.Ms. Li: Hey, Bill, I just interviewed a woman for that software sales position.Mr. Howard: How did it go?Ms. Li: Very well.Mr. Howard: Do you think she’s right for the job?Ms. Li: I think so. She has a high energy level and a lot of experience.Mr. Howard: OK. Let’s offer her the job.Ms. Li: Great.Tara: Hello?Ms. Li: Hello, Claudia Oliveira, please.Tara: She can’t come to the phone right now. May I take a message?Ms. Li: Yes, please tell her Yvonne Li called.Tara: OK.Claudia: (enters from bedroom) Come on. We’re going to be late for our aerobicsTara: Oh, by the way there was a phone call from some woman called … Yvonne …Yvonne something … (door closes)Claudia: (Opens door and runs for phone) Ah!Takeshi: By the way Mike, thanks a lot for helping me out with this. I can’t believe Tara got sick! And on the day of my first real commercial shoot. Can you believe it? Mike: Don’t worry about it. It’s going to be great …especially since you have a “lovely assistant” like me.Takeshi: Right … there, that should do it. Got your signs?Mike: Check!Takeshi: Ready Mr. Howard? (Mr. Howard nods ) And rolling …OK …“Furniture Showroom” commercial — take one.Mr. Howard: Hello there! My name is John Howard, president of Furniture Showroom, and I’m here to tell you why we’re one of the most successful furniturestores around. The keys to our success are excellent quality, great design,and affordable prices. And who are these keys for? Why for you —ourcustomers! And that’s why I’m here today to show you some of ourpremier pieces. Like this sleek and stylish lounge chair. All our loungers arecovered in 100% genuine leather, and built with solid steel-frameconstruction. Take a look at that — talk about well-made. Or take a look atthis Super Sleeper Sofa…why it’s one of the most comfortable sofasyou’ll ever lay your head on! It’s true! See for yourself! (Mike lies downon sofa ) You know, folks, Furniture Showroom is not one of those flyby-night operations —“here today, gone tomorrow.”Our company wasfounded in 1982 with only three hard-working employees: my wife, my son,and me. Here at Furniture Showroom, we really pride ourselves in givingyou the best product at the right price! So come on down to FurnitureShowroom and take a look at our … (interrupted by Mike’s snore) Tara: Hey, what happened to that TV commercial? The one I couldn’t do because I was sick?Takeshi: You mean the one where Mike fell asleep on my first paying client? I just sent in the tape last week. Who … who knows what’ll happen.Mike: Look, I said I was sorry. Plus that couch was really comfortable …Takeshi: (phone rings) Hello? This is. Oh, hello, Mr. Howard! Yeah … uh-huh … OK …great! Thank you!Tara: Well?Takeshi: They loved it. They just booked me for another five commercials! Mr. Howard said that the big guy who fell asleep on the couch was the best part!Mike: Well, you know what this calls for, don’t you?Takeshi: Yeah … an apology.Mike: No, an encore! (jumps on sofa。
新世纪大学英语视听说教程(1)-Unit 3听力原文
Unit 3 Lesson ATrack 1-3-6A: I interviewed Sara Foxx. She likes sales, but wants to work part time.B: Hmm…. I spoke with Jason Gray, and he wants to work at home but likes responsibility.A: Does he want to work full time?B: Yes, he does. How about Sara?A: Well, she wants to work part time, but she plans to stay at the sales position for at least two years. And she loves people.B: What does she plan to do in two years’ time?A: She expects to go to grad school in the future, but she likes the job.B: Jason likes the job too. He wants to make a good salary and he loves to travel.A: Well, Sara hates to fly. It seems Jason would be the person we need.B: Unfortunately, he doesn’t have any sales experience.Track 1-3-8I’m Don Pierce. A good actor works very, very hard. People think that actors spend their time at a lot of parties and nightclubs, but that isn’t true. Actors spend hours--many hours-- studying their lines for each movie. And you really have to understand people so that you can understand your character in the movie.I’m Janice. I think the most important thing for a good doctor is being a good listener. You have to understand people and their problems. A good doctor likes to solve problems and always wants to help his or her patients. And you can’t be impulsive--you should always be careful. Sometimes the first answer you think of isn’t the right answer. Doctors need a lot of energy, because they are usually hardworking.He, I’m Daniel. To be a success in business, you have to work well with groups of people. At the same time, you need to have strong opinions and be able to explain your opinions clearly. Good business-people always like to make new things andtry new ideas. They are very organized, and they work very long hours.。
新世纪大学英语视听说教程3(第三版)听力原文
Unit l, Lesson AAudio Track 3-1-1, Audio Track 3-1-2Leticia: Hello?Paula: Hi, Leticia. It's Paula.Leticia: Hi, Paula. How are you? Have you finished packing yet?Paula: Almost.Leticia: You must be excited. When's your flight?Paula: Tomorrow. At 9 a.m. Listen, Leticia, I need your help.Leticia: OK. What's up?Paula: Well, as you know, I'm going on vacation for two weeks. Do you think you could water my plants while I'm away?Leticia: Sure. No problem.Paula: Great. They need water twice a week. There's one plant in the bedroom and one in the kitchen.Leticia: OK--say, how about your dog? Should I feed her, too?Paula: No, that's OK. I’m putting her in a kennel.Leticia: All right, then, I'll water your plants---and---oh, how about the mail?Should I pick it up for you?Paula: Actually, I've already asked the mailman to stop mail delivery. Thanks for asking, though.Leticia: Well, have a great trip!Paula: Thanks, Leticia. I really appreciate your help.Leticia: My pleasure. Wait a second. I don t have any keys to your place. Paula: Oh, that's right. Will you be home around 8 tonight?Leticia: Yeah, I think so.Paula: OK, I’ll drop by—I’ll give you the keys then.Leticia: OK! See you tonight. Bye!Paula: Bye! Thanks again!Audio Track 3-1-3, Audio Track 3-1-4, Audio Track 3-1-5 W: Wow, Jun, you look relaxed! Did you enjoy the long weekend?J: I sure did actually. Actually I took a big trip.W: Over the weekend? We only had three days off!J: Yep! But I visited four countries in three days!W: What?!J: I love to fly! You might say I’m an airplane freak!W: That’s interesting. Where did you go?J: I visited Korea, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines.W: Sounds like you were busy.J: I was. I only had only four hours in so. So I have to finish my shopping very quickly. Sometimes I had to run between connecting flights.W: Wait a minute. What about your baggage? Didn’t you have to wait for it?J: No, I didn’t have much, only one carry-on bag, it just fits the overhead compartment.W: So let me get this straight. You spent your weekend in an airplane flying around?J: Basically yes. I fly standby.W: Standby?J: Yes, as a standby passenger. I don’t have a reservation. At the last minute, they let me know if there’s a seat available. They give me a boarding pass and I get on.W: All these flying must be expensive.J: Well, I’m an airline employee. I’m a sales representative for Twin Star Airlines. So I know most of the flight attendants and I can almost fly for free.W: Lucky you!Audio Track 3-1-6Matt: Have you done all the errands?Tina: No, I haven’t finished them yet.Matt: You don’t have to go to the post office, I’ve canceled the mail delivery. Tina: Well, I’ve picked up the plane tickets. But I haven’t taken the dog to the kennel. What about you? Have you washed the dishes?Matt: No, I haven’t cleaned the kitchen. But I’ve already watered the plants, and I’ve given our keys to Mrs. Smith.Tina: What about your suitcase? Have you packed it?Matt: Not yet…But don’t worry: there’s still lots of time!Audio Track 3-1-7S: Are you almost ready?J: Yes, I think so. But we always forget so many things. Did you get the traveler’s checks at the bank yesterday?S: Yes I did. And I paid the bills too.J: Well, I changed our voice mail message and I confirmed all of our flights.S: Great! Let’s remember to give the house keys to Mr. Jacobsen so he can come in and water our plants.J: This afternoon I have to stop the mail delivery at the post office.S: And could you please take the dog to kennel?J: No, I hate that. He always looks so scared.S: And this time let’s remember to empty the trash before we leave.J: And we’ll give away all the fresh food. Last year there were black tomatoes and green meat in our refrigerator after our vacation.S: I made a note to myself unplug the computer.J: And I promised to turn off all the lights. The electric bill was terrible last time. S: Maybe we should write a list, they may be used again on our next vacation. Audio Track 3-1-8, Audio Track 3-1-9Tips for better packingAre you planning to travel for a weekend or several months around the country or overseas? Here are some tips to help you pack your bags.1.Pre-trip planning. Make a packing list to help you remember everything.Reveal it about a week before your trip. Plan a time to go shopping for things you need for your trip. Don’t pack the night before you travel. You’ll forget things when you’re in a hurry.2.Tagging luggage. Before packing, put names tags on valuable items likecameras and cellphones. Make sure that each piece of luggage, including carry-on has a luggage tag on it. If you know your hotel’s address and phone numbers, put it on your luggage tags.3.Saving space. Pack small items: socks, belts and etc inside your shoes. It usesthe empty space and helps the shoes to hold their shape. Pack your clothes in plastic bags. If you’re traveling with a friend, plan your packing together, share your alarm clock, toothpaste or first aid kit.4.Your carry-on bag. The most important items for your trip: passport, planetickets, traveler’s checks, credit cards keys and etc should go in your carry-on bag. Always keep them with you. Keep your carry-on bag small and light. Put those the heavy items in your checking luggage. Use soft bags such as backpacks or shoulder bags for carry-ons. They fit easily under the airplane seat or into the small overhead compartment.5.Other ideas. Bring an empty bag for souvenirs from the trip. Remember topack a few rub of bans, safety pins and plastic bags, they can be very useful.Bring some snacks such as nuts, cookies or dried fruit, you can eat them if you don’t have enough time for a meal. Sharing food is a good way to made other travelers.Audio Track 3-1-10, Audio Track 3-1-11,Audio Track 3-1-12Going solo is the way to go!How do you usually travel? Do you go with a close friend or a group of friends? Do you join a tour group? Do you travel with your family? Have you ever imagined "going solo"? In the mid 1990s, it was estimated that 9 million Americans were planning a summer vacation alone. Since then, the number of solo travelers has increased.You may think that traveling alone would be scary or boring. Well, according to people who do it, that's not exactly true. Solo travelers often have positive experiences: they make new friends, get to know themselves better, and can make their own schedules.There are many different things you can do on a vacation alone. Some solo travelers use the time to learn or practice a sport such as golf, mountain climbing,or scuba diving. Others go and stay on a ranch and learn how to ride a horse. You can pretend to be a cowboy or a cowgirl for a day!You may not believe this, but some travelers like to study on their vacation. They even go to "vacation college" at a university or join a research team as a volunteer worker. It's hard but satisfying work. You can "play scientist" for a week or two while you help someone with their project.For solo travelers of different ages and genders, there are many travel options, There are tours for women only and for people over the age of 60. And, of course, there are trips for singles who are looking for romance. One company offers trips that focus on fine dining----there is time for sightseeing during the day and for sharing a delicious meal with new friends at night.The next time you take a trip somewhere, why don't you consider going solo? Bon voyage!Unit 2 Lesson AAudio Track 3-2-2, Audio Track 3-2-3Carson and Jenna are looking for a vacation rental home. Listen. Circle the one they choose.Jenna: OK, I think we have two choices. The first place is a little house. It's located in a fruit orchard.Carson: Really?Jenna: Yeah. And you can eat as much fruit as you want.. When it's in season, of course. Oh---but wait. It says there's no air conditioner.Carson: That's OK. It's on the rainy side of the island. It's cooler there. We can use a fan.Jenna: You're probably right-- Say. It looks pretty basic. No washing machine or dryer-- not even a TV!Carson: Oh no! What are we going to do without a TV? That's terrible! Jenna: Very funny. I'm just letting you know about the place.Carson: I know. What's our second choice?Jenna: It's on the opposite side----the sunny side----of the island. Very fancy place with a bigswimming pool. It s only three blocks from the ocean.Carson: Who needs a swimming pool? I mean, it's only three blocks. Jenna: I see your point. Well, the pool area also has barbecue grills, beautiful gardens'-Carson: You like the second place better. I can tell..Jenna: Well, it does have everything. Washing machine, dryer, TV, VCR, frying pan'*'Carson: All we need is a toothbrush and a swimsuit-- Let's go with the second choice.Jenna: OK. I'II call them right now and reserve it. I can t wait to go! Audio Track 3-2-4, Audio Track 3-2-5Ashley is asking Jose for help. Listen to the Conversation and complete each sentence.Ashley: Excuse me, I ’m trying to get to the City Zoo.Jose: Oh, let me think…ok, um, how are you getting there?Ashley: I want to drive, if it’s convenient.Jose: Well, the directions are easy. See that road over there?Ashley: Yes.Jose: That’s Second Avenue. Just go straight down Second and turn left at the traffic light..Ashley: Ok.Jose: You ‘re be Church Avenue and it goes straight to the zoo.Ashley: Oh, so it ‘s not so farJose: No, but the traffic is usually heavy. And I don’t think the zoo has many parking spaces available for cars.Ashley: Hmm..Jose: Maybe you should take the subway.Ashley: Where do I catch it?Jose: There ‘s subway entrance right in front of the park. Take the red line three stops. Get off at the City Zoo stop. It’s pretty obvious.Ashley: Thanks a lot.Jose: No problem.Ashley: Oh, wait. One more thing. How much does the subway cost?Jose: Two dollars.Audio Track 3-2-6A realtor is showing house to Mrs. Willis. Listen to the conversation and decide which picture matches the situation.Realtor: Hello, Mrs.Willis, I think this house is perfect for you. I hope you like it.Mrs. Willis: It is nice and roomy.Realtor: Yes, there’s a lot of room. It’s a four bedroom house.Mrs.Willis: Great. I need a room for my home office because I work at home a lot. And I need two rooms for my kids.Realtor: And there’s also a big yard.Mrs. Willis: Great! I‘d love to have a garden. My kids can play there.Realtor: Shall we go outside and have a look?Mrs. Willis: OKAudio Track 3-2-7Listen to a talk about ways to improve life in the city. Then fill on the blanks with information you hear.There are several ways to improve life in my city. Our biggest problem is transportation. We really need more ways to get around. I’d like to ride mybicycle to work, but there is too much traffic on the streets. We need safer places for bicycling and walking. Another problem is the parks. We have some nice parks, but we don’t take good care of them and they are often dirty. We need cleaner parks, where children can play and adults can relax. One more problem is nightlife. There’s nothing to do in the evening. We should build a big theater for plays and concerts.Audio Track 3-2-8, Audio Track 3-2-9Take back your streetTwo neighbors meet on a city sidewalk. They talk about planting more flowers along their street, or asking the city council to add bike lanes to a busy road. In small but important ways these people are changing the face of their cities.All around the world people are speaking up and working hard to make their cities safer and more pleasant pedestrians. Cities have painted cross walks on their streets, made their streets narrower put in traffic lights and speed bumps and made plans to help more kids walk all bike to school.Many people have learnt from a man from Brisbane Austrian, named David Engwicht. His book reclaiming our cities and towns has a simple message. He says that in the past, streets belong to everybody. Kids played there, and neighbors stopped there to talk.But now, streets are just for cars and trucks. People stay inside to get away from the noise and dangerous traffic, and we lose contact with our neighbors. Engwicht says that we should use streets for more than just transportation. People need to take back their streets.Engwicht travels around the world, helping people think differently about pedestrians, streets and neighborhoods. Besides his books and articles, he gives many speeches. He has worked in neighborhoods from Honolulu to Scotland. While Engwicht was writing his book he learnt about how neighbors in the city Delft, in the Netherlands, stopped dangerous traffic on the street.They put old couches, tables and planters in the streets. Cars could still pass, but they had to drive slowly. When the police arrived, the saw the value of these illegal actions to make the streets safer. Soon city officials started planning ways to make cars slow down, and “calm” the traffic. Engwicht says we’d think about streets as our “outdoor living room”. “Calming” the traffic is just the beginning. Streets will be safe places for children again, and our neighbors will become our friends.Audio Track 3-2-10Creating spacesJin Hee Park is a student at Stanford University in California. She studies hard, "Of course, I came here for the academics,” she says. "But it doesn't hurt that the campus is so beautiful. I walk around sometimes just to relax." Alejandro Vega, a banker in New York City jogs almost every evening after work in Central Park. "Inever get bored. The park is so big. I can always find a different path with a new view."Niagara falls was on Ross Howard's list of places to visit in upstate New York. "The footpaths allowyou to get a wonderful view. You can even feel the spray from the falls on your face."What do these three places- Stanford University, Central Park, and Niagara Falls State Park- - --all have in common? They were all landscaped by Frederick Law Olmsted. Olmsted (1822-1903) has been called the "father of landscape architecture."In the 1800s, more and more people were moving to the cities. Some community leaders becameworried about the quality of life. They began a beautification campaign.In 1857, a design contest was held for a new park in New York City. Olmsted and his partner, CalvertVaux, won the contest. Central Park was the finished product---- the first landscaped public park in theUnited States. Today, no trip to New York is complete without a visit to this beautiful park.Later in his life, Olmsted designed landscapes for college campuses, including Stanford University. In the late 1860s, he joined the "Free Niagara" movement. Members of the movement wanted to preserve the beauty of Niagara falls. Despite opposition and pressures from business to industrialize the area. Olmsted and others resisted. Olmsted designed footpaths to give visitors better views of the falls. In all his work, Olmsted preferred to preserve the natural beauty of an area.Today, there are pressures again to develop Niagara. On Goat Island, an island in Niagara Falls StatePark, there are now souvenir shops. There may be signs that say "No Littering," but there is still a lot oftrash on the island. Most of the animals have disappeared. What would Frederick Law Olmsted say to all this?Audio Track 3-2-11Alejandro Vega, a banker in New York City jogs almost every evening after work in Central Park. "I never get bored. The park is so big. I can always find a different path with a new view."Niagara falls was on Ross Howard's list of places to visit in upstate New York. "The footpaths allow you to get a wonderful view. You can even feel the sprayfrom the falls on your face."What do these three places- Stanford University, Central Park, and Niagara Falls State Park- - --all have in common? They were all landscaped by Frederick Law Olmsted. Olmsted (1822-1903) has been called the "father of landscape architecture."Audio Track 3-2-12In the 1800s, more and more people were moving to the cities. Some community leaders becameworried about the quality of life. They began a beautification campaign.In 1857, a design contest was held for a new park in New York City. Olmsted and his partner, CalvertVaux, won the contest. Central Park was the finished product---- the first landscaped public park in theUnited States. Today, no trip to New York is complete without a visit to this beautiful park.Later in his life, Olmsted designed landscapes for college campuses, including Stanford University. In the late 1860s, he joined the "Free Niagara" movement. Members of the movement wanted to preserve the beauty of Niagara falls. Despite opposition and pressures from business to industrialize the area. Olmsted and others resisted. Olmsted designed footpaths to give visitors better views of the falls. In all his work, Olmsted preferred to preserve the natural beauty of an area.Today, there are pressures again to develop Niagara. On Goat Island, an island in Niagara Falls StatePark, there are now souvenir shops. There may be signs that say "No Littering," but there is still a lot oftrash on the island. Most of the animals have disappeared. What would Frederick Law Olmsted say to all this?Unit 3, Lesson A, 2 Listening,Activity1-5Audio Track 3-3-1A. Listen to Ellie and Lee's conversation. Circle the correct answersLee: Hi, Ellie.Ellie: Hi, Lee. How are you?Lee: Good. Hey there. Brandon. He's so cute. And you're such a good mother. Ellie: Thanks. Everyone says. "It's not always easy with your first child." You know, I agree with them.Lee: How old is he now?Ellie: He just turned two a month ago.Lee: Oh, no… The "terrible twos." Right?Ellie: Yep. It s so exhausting… for both of us!Lee: Does he throw things around? And cry a lot more?Ellie: Yes, exactly. Sometimes he hits me. I don't know. He was so well-behaved before.Lee: It happens to most babies. They turn two and their personality changes. Ellie: It sounds like you have some experience with "the terrible twos."Lee: I certainly do. My children are five and eleven now. but I still remember when they were young.Ellie: What can I do?Lee: Well, remember that it will pass… it won't last forever. Try to be patient. Audio Track 3-3-2B. Listen aga in. Cricle…Audio Track 3-3-3A. Mandy is working…Mandy: My homework assignment is too hard.Mom: What is it?Mandy: I’m doing an oral report on an accomplished woman. I chose Sadako Ogata. I have to present it to the class tomorrow.Mom: Do you know the material?Mandy: I think so.Mom: OK, let’s practice. I’ll ask you some questions.Mandy: OK.Mom: All right then, just why is Sadako Ogata well known?Mandy: She worked for the United Nations as the High Commissioner on Refugees. She worked in that job for ten years and supervised 2,200 people. Mom: Hmmm … What are refugees? I don’t know that word.Mandy: Mom. Come on, you know the word!Mom: Honey, we’re practicing, remember? You have to really know that material.Mandy: All right. Refugees are people who leave their countries to escape war or other problems.Mom: Is the refugee issue a big problem?Mandy: Yes. Worldwide there are now about 17 million refugees.Mom: Wow. Last question. Why did you choose Ms. Ogata for your report? Mandy: She’s an incredib le woman. She moved to the United States and received a PhD from UC Berkeley. She also got married and had two children. She’s really intelligent and I respect her.Mom: I think you are going to do a great job tomorrow. Good luck!Audio Track 3-3-4B. List en again. Check…Audio Track 3-3-5Listen to Mike…Next year, I’m going to study abroad. I want to study business economics. It willhelp me in my career. When I’m 23, I may come home to look for a job. Most probably in a bank or an accounting firm. Working 4 to 5 years, I may have some savings for starting a family. At the age of 30, I’d like to be a father. If everything goes smoothly, I’ll retire at the age of 50 and travel worldwide. Audio Track 3-3-6Listen to Kaithlyn’s…Hi Jackie,I’m so excited abo ut visiting you! Here are the details. My plane arrives on Friday at 2 p.m. When I get to the airport, I’ll take a taxi, so I’ll arrive at your house at about 3:00. That evening, Jeff and Carol are taking us out for dinner at a nice restaurant. I really wa nt to spend Saturday at the beach. I’m bringing my swimsuit and beach clothes. I looked at the weather forecast on the Internet. The weather is going to be sunny and beautiful. I’ll see you soon!KaitlynAudio Track 3-3-7Listen to a passage…Celebrating life changesIn Mexico and some other Latin countries, girls mark their fifteenth birthday with a celebration called the Quinceanera. In the morning, the birthday girl goes to the church with her family and her best friends. She wears a beautiful (and sometimes very expensive) dress. Later in the day, there is a huge party, with a big cake that matches the girl’s dress, and a night filled with music and dancing. When older people in the United States retire, their friends and coworkers often give them a retirement party to celebrate this life change. On their last day of work, there is a big dinner, with entertainment afterward. People make speeches and tell jokes about the retiree. Guests like to give presents, such as an album of photos of the retiree’s coworkers, or a homemade video of the retiree’s friends. Becoming an adult is a very important life change, and Japan has a special holiday to celebrate this. The second Sunday in January is Coming-of-Age Day. On that day, everyone who had their twentieth birthday in the last year goes to their town’s City Hall for a special ceremony. Everyone dresses up, and many women wear beautiful kimonos. The mayor makes a speech and gives presents to all the new adults.Some kids are afraid to start school, but six-year-olds in Germany can’t wait. For them, Schulanfang is a big holiday. To celebrate a child’s first day of school, parents or friends give the child a Zuckertuete, a big colorful cardboard cone filled with candy and little presents. People take pictures of kids holding their Zuckertuete, and there is a school party later for the parents, with cake and coffee.Audio Track 3-3-8Now listen…Audio Track 3-3-9B. Listen to the…Coping with life’s stressorsby Dr. Judy PalmerLet’s face it. Life is stressful. Stressful events in our lives are called “stressors”. Some of them are minor, such as uncomfortable air conditioning or a loudly ringing telephone. Others are more serious, such as the death of a spouse. That event tops the list as life’s most stressful event.You might be surprised to learn about the top 20 life stressors. Getting a divorce, for example, is number 2 on the list. And not all stressors are unhappy events. Pregnancy is a happy time for most families. It may also cause stress. Pregnancy is right be low retirement on the list of life’s major stressors.We can’t avoid stress, but we can do something about it. Listen to three people talking about their responses to stress in their lives.Tina Vega, 16Last year was horrible! My family moved to another town. I had to change schools and say good-bye to all my friends. It was really tough. I felt so lonely in my new school. But then one day I decided to enjoy my life: I smiled at everyone and I joined the soccer club at school. Now I have new friends. I like my new school.Frederick Cho, 42Life is unpredictable. Three weeks ago I lost my job. I was upset for the first week. I couldn’t do anything. Now I’m looking for a new job. It’s not good to sit around the house. I exercise every day and I’m healthier than I’ve been in years. Hazel Greene, 80My husband and I got married in 1950. He died five years ago. For the first two years I was depressed. I missed him so much because we did everything together. But now I’m feeling better. I think it’s important to st ay active and positive. I read a lot and do volunteer work.Audio Track 3-3-10Listen to the…Let’s face it. Life is stressful. Stressful events in our lives are called “stressors”. Some of them are minor, such as uncomfortable air conditioning or a loudly ringing telephone. Others are more serious, such as the death of a spouse. That event tops the list as life’s most stressful event.You might be surprised to learn about the top 20 life stressors. Getting a divorce, for example, is number 2 on the list.Audio Track 3-3-11Listen to the…Tina Vega, 16Last year was horrible! My family moved to another town. I had to changeschools and say good-bye to all my friends. It was really tough. I felt so lonely in my new school. But then one day I decided to enjoy my life: I smiled at everyone and I joined the soccer club at school. Now I have new friends. I like my new school.Frederick Cho, 42Life is unpredictable. Three weeks ago I lost my job. I was upset for the first week. I couldn’t do anything. Now I’m looking for a new job. It’s not good to sit around the house. I exercise every day and I’m healthier than I’ve been in years. Hazel Greene, 80My husband and I got married in 1950. He died five years ago. For the first two years I was depressed. I missed him so much because we did everything together. But now I’m feeling better. I think it’s important to stay active and positive. I read a lot and do volunteer work.Unit 4 Lesson A, 2 Listening,Activity1-5Audio Track 3-4-2A. Listen and circle the best headline for the news story you hear.Female Newscaster(F): Well, Jim, our next story is a strange one, isn't it?Male Newscaster (M): Yes, Irene, it sure is. It surprised everyone. Almost 200 people on a two-week holiday trip to Saint Martin became sick. They're calling it the "holiday cruise disease."F：It sounds scary. What caused it?M: The doctors aren't exactly sure, but they know it was something in the food the passengers ate.F: OK, give us the details.M: All right, here's the story: On Friday night, the ship departed around 10 p.m. with 300 passengers on board. By Sunday morning, some people reported feeling lightheaded. They stayed in bed. By that afternoon, more than half of the passengers had severe indigestion. Some of them got very sick. We spoke to one woman about her experience.Woman: Everyone was complaining. My stomach hurt so much I couldn't eat anything. It was really terrible!F: What's the situation now?M: Well, the ship had to return home on Monday---- after only two and a half days at sea---- and most of the passengers went straight to the hospital then.F: How are they doing now?M: They're exhausted---- many haven't slept for 48 hours---- but they’re doing fine.F: That's good news. It's too bad they couldn't enjoy their vacation.M: Yes, it is. And that’s the next problem. The passengers are asking for their money back, but the company doesn't want to refund the full amount.F: What's going to happen then?M: Nobody knows. I'll keep following the story, though, and I'll have more。
新世纪大学英语视听说4听力原文
新世纪大学英语视听说4听力原文UNIT 1Takeshi: Man, look at that! In New York there's always something being built.And everything goes up so quickly … you never know what's going tobe around next week.Roberto: Yeah, but on the other hand, sometimes I wonder about overcrowding.Maybe they need to start building down more.Takeshi: Building down?Roberto: Yeah, it's when you build underground instead of aboveground.Takeshi: Nah, that's too much like living in a cave. I love the skyscrapers!They are the most incredible feats of engineering! Roberto: True. And some of the first ones were built right here in New York City.Takeshi: That's right! You know, I wonder what New York looked like beforeall these buildings popped up.Roberto: I don't know, but I'd like to see this one when it's finished.Takeshi: Yeah. I'll bet it'll be something fantastic! Roberto: Maybe … what do you think it's going to look like? Takeshi: I don't know … but you know what? I'm going to remember what it looked like.Roberto: What are you talking about? And why are you taking pictures? There'snothing there.Takeshi: OK. You know how some people get famous because they have picturesof movie stars or performers before they make it big? Roberto: Yeah?Takeshi: Well, some buildings and architectural structures get to be famoustoo, like theEiffel Tower or the Empire State Building … right? Roberto: Yeah, and …? There's nothing here!Takeshi: Right! But there will be. Someday this very spot may become reallywell-known — like maybe it'll be some incredible hotel that the richand famous stay at. And I'll be the only one with pictures of it beforeit was built. Cool, huh?Roberto: Uh … you are too much. Hey, let's ask this guy w hat your “famous”building's going to be. (to passing construction worker ) Excuse us,10/ 1．can you tell us what this is going to be when it's finished? Maybea fancy hotel or something?Construction worker: Fancy hotel? (laughs ) No, this isn't going to be a hotel.It's going to be a parking garage.Roberto: A parking garage. Uh … huh. Thanks.Takeshi: Well … maybe … someone rich and famous will park here.10/ 2．UNIT 2Prof. Morgan: Good. So change the first part and make those corrections andyour paper will be great.Tara: OK. Thanks for all your help, Professor Morgan. I'll e-mail my paperto you later today.Prof. Morgan: You know, technology is amazing. In high school I used to writemy term papers on a typewriter.Tara: It must have taken a long time to write a paper on a typewriter.Prof. Morgan: Well, I was pretty fast, but I made some mistakes. Actually, thetypewriters weren't that bad. Now, as for the first computers …oh my gosh!Tara: What do you mean?Prof. Morgan: The first computers were so unreliable. They used to crash allthe time. And they were not as affordable or as fast as they arenow.Tara: Mine's pretty fast, but not as fast as some of the newer, more expensiveones.Prof. Morgan: I know! And nowadays, almost everyone has a computer. In thosedays, nobody had their own computer. We used to use the ones at theuniversity.Tara: In the computer lab?Prof. Morgan: Yeah, that's all we had. I'll never forget, one spring, duringfinal exams. Everybody was working on their term papers, and theelectricity went out!Tara: So? No big deal … laptops have batteries …Prof. Morgan: Yes, but remember, in those days we didn't have laptops. If yourcomputer crashed, you lost everything.Tara: Everything?Prof. Morgan: Everything. We used to lose information all the time, but thattime it was terrible. Everybody lost their papers that afternoon …including me.Tara: What did you do?Prof. Morgan: I went back to the good, old-fashioned way. Tara: You mean typewriters?10/ 3．Prof. Morgan: Nope. I used something more affordable, portable, reliable,disposable, something that always worked.Tara: What was that?Prof. Morgan: (holds up pencil and paper) The first word processor.10/ 4．UNIT 3Takeshi: So, what are today's headlines?Mike: I don't know. I'm reading the important stuff like my horoscope andthe entertainment section. Hey! Look at this! James Hammond is playingat CBGB's tonight!Takeshi: James Hammond. Isn't he that famous blues guitarist? The guy withthe silver guitar and the long, black hair?Mike: No, that's Kevin Diamond. James Hammond is the singer.He has short spikyhair, he always wears that really cool white suit …Takeshi: I know him — he's great! Let's go!Mike: Ah, man! It's sold out!Takeshi: Oh. (sees someone across the roo m) Hey, look … that's Anna … AnnaMarkovich.Mike: What?Takeshi: Over there.Mike: The one sitting down? Wearing the pink shirt? Takeshi: No. The really pretty one with the long hair and glasses. (waves ) You know her. She lives in our building. She's a journalist. She writesall the music reviews for The Village Voice .Mike: Well, what are you waiting for? Go over there and ask her if she can getus some tickets for tonight!Takeshi: Are you kidding? I can't do that. I hardly know her! (Mike scowls)Well, maybe I can …Takeshi: (approaches Anna ) Uh … hi, Anna! How are you?Anna: Oh, hi, Takeshi. I'm great! What's up?Takeshi: Not much. So, you still … uh … writing for The Village Voice ?Anna: Yeah. “Dedicated Music Reviewer”— that's me. As a matter of fact,I'm reviewing a show tonight, James Hammond.Takeshi: James Hammond! I love him! My roommate and I were just talking abouthow much we'd like to see that show.Anna: Really? Actually, I've got two tickets.Takeshi: Two tickets? That'd be great!Anna: Terrific. It's a date! You and I can go together. Meet me outside ourbuilding at seven, OK?Takeshi: OK.Anna: See you then!Takeshi: See you tonight.Anna: Bye.Mike: Well? Did she have any tickets?Takeshi: Yeah. We're leaving at seven …10/ 5．Mik e: Fantastic man! I mean … we're not going to have a lotof time. We('ve)got to go home … we('ve) got to get changed … we('ve) got to shower …Takeshi: Uh … Mike? I meant Anna and I are leaving at seven. Mike: Oh.Takeshi: Somehow, I got a ticket — and a date with … Anna Markovich.Mike: You're kidding me! That's great!Takeshi: You don't mind if I go without you?Mike: Nah, don't worry about it. There're plenty of concerts, but there'sonly one Anna Markovich! Besides, I have more important things to do. (holdsup newspaper )10/ 6．UNIT 4Ms. Li: Hi, I'm Yvonne Li. Welcome.Claudia: Hi, Claudia Oliveira.Ms. Li: Please have a seat. Thanks very much for coming in. Did you bring yourrésumé?Claudia: Yes. Here you are.Ms. Li: Great. Thanks. First let me tell you a little bit about the job. We'relooking for someone to sell our new software product internationally.The job requires flexibility, independence, and most importantly, apleasant manner with customers.Claudia: I agree … that's important. I've wo rked in sales for years and havealways tried to really listen to my customers to find out what they need.I think I'm really good at that.Ms. Li: That's great. So tell me a little bit about your experience withsoftware programs.Claudia: Well, I've trained people how to use a similar software product forthe past two years at my current job, so I really feel I know the productand customer needs.Ms. Li: Hmm … interesting, and your sales experience? Claudia: I've been with my present company for three years and in my presentposition since last year. In that time, I've been named salesperson ofthe month three times, and have taken top sales awards several times aswell.Ms. Li: Impressive …Claudia: I'm also taking graduate courses right now in marketing. I feel itreally helps me understand the market better, especially the competition.Ms. Li: You've been very busy, Ms. Oliveira! Well, thanks very much for comingin. We'll bein touch.Ms. Li: Hey, Bill, I just interviewed a woman for that software sales position.Mr. Howard: How did it go?Ms. Li: Very well.Mr. Howard: Do you think she's right for the job?Ms. Li: I think so. She has a high energy level and a lot of experience.Mr. Howard: OK. Let's offer her the job.Ms. Li: Great.Tara: Hello?Ms. Li: Hello, Claudia Oliveira, please.Tara: She can't come to the phone right now. May I take a message?Ms. Li: Yes, please tell her Yvonne Li called.10/ 7．Tara: OK.Claudia: (enters from bedroom) Come on. We're going to be late for our aerobicsclass!Tara: Oh, by the way there was a phone call from some woman called … Yvonne …Yvonne something … (door closes)Claudia: (Opens door and runs for phone) Ah!10/ 8．新世纪大学英语视听说4-听力原文UNIT 5Takeshi: By the way Mike, thanks a lot for helping me out with this. I can'tbelieve Tara got sick! And on the day of my first real commercialCan you believe it?Mike: Don't worry about it. It's going to be great …especially since youhave a “lovely assistant” like me.Takeshi: Right … there, that should do it. Got your s igns? Mike: Check!Takeshi: Ready Mr. Howard? (Mr. Howard nods ) And rolling …OK …“FurnitureShowroom” commercial — take one.Mr. Howard: Hello there! My name is John Howard, president of Furniture Showroom,and I'm here to tell you why we're one of the most successful furniture stores around. The keys to our success are excellent quality, great design, and affordable prices. And who are these keysfor? Why for you — our customers! And that's why I'm here today to show you some of our premier pieces. Like this sleek and stylishlounge chair. All our loungers are covered in 100% genuine leather,and built with solid steel-frame construction. Take a look at — talk about well-made. Or take a look at this Super Sleeper Sofa…why it's one of the most comfortable sofas you'll ever lay your head on! It's true! See for yourself! (Mike lies down on sofa ) Youknow, folks, Furniture Showroom is not one of those flyby- night operations —“here today, gone tomorrow.” Ourcompany was foundedin 1982 with only three hard-working employees: my wife, my son, andme. Here at Furniture Showroom, we really pride ourselves in givingyou the best product at the right price! So come on down to FurnitureShowroom and take a look at our … (interrupted by Mike's snore)Tara: Hey, what happened to that TV commercial? The one I couldn't do becauseI was sick?Takeshi: You mean the one where Mike fell asleep on my first paying client?I just sent in the tape last week. Who … who knows what'll happen.Mike: Look, I said I was sorry. Plus that couch was really comfortable …Takeshi: (phone rings) Hello? This is. Oh, hello, Mr. Howard! Yeah … uh-huh …OK … great! Thank you!Tara: Well?Takeshi: They loved it. They just booked me for another five commercials! Mr.Howard said that the big guy who fell asleep on the couch was the bestpart!Mike: Well, you know what this calls for, don't you?10/ 9．新世纪大学英语视听说4-听力原文Takeshi: Yeah … an apology. Mike: No, an encore! (jumps on sofa 10/ 10．。
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Unit1 our earthAudio Track 4-1-2/Audio Track 4-1-3Blake: What are you working on, Mary?Mary: I’m finishing my paper. It’s due tomorrow, Blake.Blake: What’s the topic?Mary: It’s about Greenland.Blake: Greenland. Hmmm … that’s part of Canada, right?Mary: I think you need to study your world geography, Blake.Blake: Well, isn’t it near Canada?Mary: Yes, it’s off the coast of northeast Canada, but it’s part of Denmark.Blake: Oh, I didn’t know that. Well, what’s your paper about exactly?Mary: In my paper, I answer the question “Is Greenland really green?” In other words, is Greenland covered by a lot of plants and trees?Blake: Is it?Mary: What do you think?Blake: Let’s see … Gr eenland is in the Arctic Circle —way up north. It’s cold, … so “Is Greenland really green?” I’d answer “probably not.”Mary: You’d be correct. It’s too cold there. In the north, a lot of the ground is frozen. The summers are short, so only the surface thaws.Blake: That sounds tough.Mary: It’s hard for the construction industry. It’s not easy to build in Greenland. Blake: It sounds so harsh. Why would anyone want to go there?Mary: There are big mountain ranges on the coasts. They’re great for hiking and outdoor sports. And there are lots of animals there. You can sometimes see whales swimming in the harbors.Blake: That sounds cool! OK, so if it’s not really a “green” place, why was it named “Greenland”?Mary: The first settlers wanted to attract other people. They gave it an attractive name. Audio Track 4-1-4/Audio Track 4-1-5Jay: Come in here, Elise. You should see this show!Elise: What is it?Jay: It’s called “The Titanic of the Sky.” It’s about the Hindenburg, a great engineering feat.Elise: The H indenburg …Jay: You know, that giant zeppelin that crashed in 1934. Thirty-five people died. Elise: Oh yeah, I remember now. It was flying from Germany to the United States. It crashed as it was landing.Jay: Right. It’s so funny looking, don’t you think?It doesn’t look anything like the airplanes we have today.Elise: That’s true. Why would people ride in a zeppelin anyway? It seems so dangerous.Jay: Well, some people called the Hindenburg “man’s greatest achievement in flight.” They thought it was safe, I guess.Elise: Who rode in it anyway?Jay: Mostly wealthy people. It accommodated between 30 and 40 passengers and crew. One person said it was like a “flying hotel.”Elise: It sounds pretty great.Jay: Yeah, and it was fast. That’s why people rode it. They wanted to get to their destination faster.Elise: Why didn’t they just take a jet plane?Jay: Elise! You know they didn’t have jets back then. Look, in 1934 it took five days to travel from Germany to the US by ship. The zeppelin could do it in half that time. It was speedy.Elise: Well, maybe I’ll sit down and watch a little bit. Maybe I’ll learn something …A udio Track 4-1-6/Audio Track 4-1-7/Audio Track 4-1-8Jack: I think we should buy a bigger car. Big cars are safer.Kayla: Yes, but on the other hand, they consume more oil.Jack: They also look really cool.Kayla: That’s true, but there are some SUVs which are not that big but also very beautiful.Jack: And I think big cars are more fun to drive.Kayla: But then again, it’s very expensive.Jack: Well, let’s get more information about several kinds of cars, okay?Audio Track 4-1-9My country has two very famous buildings called the Petronas Towers. The buildings are made of glass, steel, and concrete. They were designed by an American architect, but he used a Malaysian style. They were finished in 1998, and they were the tallest buildings in the world at that time. Each tower has 88 floors, and is 452 meters high. I really like the Petronas Towers. They show both the modern and the traditional side of my country.Audio Track 4-1-10/Audio Track 4-1-11Modern buildings: We love them, we hate them.The world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris is almost 500 years old, and it faced a very modern problem: There simply wasn’t enough space for six million vis itors each year. In 1989, American architect I.M. Pei designed a striking glass pyramid in the building’s center to be a visitor’s entrance and shopping arcade. But he also started an angry debate. Some people felt his glass building was a piece of art, like the ones inside the museum. Others said it was just an ugly, modern mistake.Kyoto, Japan, is the country’s ancient capital, and the heart of its culture. Its railroad station was too small for the millions of visitors. In 1997, the city completed a new station in a huge shopping center, right in the oldest part of the city. Designed by Hiroshi Hara, the building also contains a hotel and department store. Before it was built, critics said that the high, wide, modern building would destroy the city’s traditional look. On the other hand, supporters said it would bring new life into the city center.Audio Track 4-1-12/Audio Track 4-1-13Interviewer: What do you think is the biggest problem facing our cities?Erika: I think it’s overcrowding. Talk to anyone living in a major metropolitan area and they will say the same thing. There’s no space. Even the suburbs are getting crowded.Interviewer: Well, in some places there simply isn’t any land left for building, right? Erika: Yes, that’s true, but you have to think creatively. You can’t give up so easily. Interviewer: Think creatively? What do you suggest?Erika: What I’m saying is that we can build more structures underground. We can add parking lots, malls, hotels and even apartment buildings. There’s plenty o f space. Interviewer: Isn’t it expensive?Erika: Yes, it can be. In the past building underground has been very expensive. However, we have new technology that will bring the cost down. It involves using robots. You don’t have to pay robots a salary.Inter viewer: Isn’t “building down” more dangerous than other kinds of construction? Erika: Actually, I think it’s safer than building skyscrapers, for example. Remember, we already do it. We have subways, and underground shopping malls. I’m just suggesting we invest in a variety of bigger projects and that we dig deeper. Interviewer: What would you say to people who doubt your idea?Erika: I can understand their feelings. Whenever there’s a new idea, it can cause controversy. But “building down” is not some kind of impractical idea. It makes sense. There is so much space underground: it can accommodate a lot of traffic, storage, and people. With the new technology we have, we’d be crazy not to consider the idea —it’s the wave of the futureUnit2 Technology TodayAudio Track 4-2-1 第25 页Situation 1Man: Oh no!Woman: What happened?Man: I can’t believe it! I was sending a message and I accidentally clicked on “Reply to All.” Woman: So?Man: It was a personal message for my friend, Jerry. I wanted to send it to his e-mail addressonly.Woman: Oops.Man: Exactly. …Instead I sent it to everyone on the list. How embarrassing! Situation 2Man: I see you have a new keyboard. That’s nice.Woman: Yes. The company bought me a new one.Man: That’s good.Woman: Well, ac tually …I spoiled coffee on my old keyboard, and it stopped working. Man: Oh, I seeWoman: Don’t tell anyone. Drinking coffee near the computer is not allowed! Situation 3Woman: Have you finished working on my computer?Man: Yes I have. I’m afraid I don’t have good news for you.Woman: Really?Man: really. The problem is with you hardware.Woman: Oh. What do you suggest?Man: I think you should probably buy a new computer. This one can’t be fixed. Woman: Well. I have had it for five years. It’s time to rep lace it, I guess.Audio Track 4-2-3 第26页Conversations 1Pam: Well, Lynn, I must be going. It was great to see you-Lynn: Bye Pam.Pam: What’s that?Lynn: Oh… that’s Ollie.Pam: Ollie? I didn’t know you had a dog!Lynn: Well we don’t … really.Pam: What do you mean?Lynn: Come here.Pam: Oh my goodness. It’s a robot!Lynn: That’s right. It’s a dog robot. They call it a “dogbot”.Pam: How interesting! ... But it’s a little strange, don’t you think?Lynn: Well, I wanted get an interactive toy for the kids. Th ey love it. So I’m happy. Pam: How much did it cost?Lynn: Don’t ask. It wasn’t very affordable. It’s cheaper than having a real dog, though. We don’t ever to buy dog food! And the batteries are rechargeable.Conversation 2Juliana: Hey, Henrik. Look.Henrik: What is it, Juliana ?Juliana: What’s that guy doing over there?Henrik: Which guy?Juliana: The one over there. Wearing a suit. He’s punching so many buttons on his cell phone. Henrik: Oh, him. He’s probably playing a game.Juliana: Really?Henrik: A lot of people have games on their phones. It’s really popular here in Finland. Theyplay them everywhere.Juliana: Do you play them, too?Henrik: Yes, I do.Audio Track 4-2-5 第27页In today’s report, we look at a new technology called pervasive computin g. Pervasive computing means putting tiny computers into everyday electronic appliances, such as toasters and microwaves. With pervasive computing, appliances can communicate with their users-and with other appliances! Some companies now sell pervasive com puting products like a “smart” coffee toaster. It remembers you favorite king of toast: light or dark. Companies are designing a “smart” coffee and maker and a “smart” clock. The coffee maker can measure the water and coffee. It can even put up milk in your breakfast coffee and make black coffee in the afternoon. The clock will check the time on other clocks in your houses and give information about other appliances. For example, it can tell you,” Your coffee maker needs more water.”And that’s only the beginning. Once company is now advertising“Save time-phone your washing machine!” Engineers are making a “smart” house. In this house, the lights, heater, and air conditioner change automatically when family members come home. This makes the home comfortable, and it saves a lot of energy. Pervasive computing could change many parts of our daily lives.But do people really want pervasive computing? Do they really need technology everywhere? One company asked people about their opinions on “smart” appliances. Th ere were surprises. A “smart” refrigerator can buy more food on the Internet, but people didn’t want it, because it might make mistakes.“Pervasive computing is as important as a telephone”, says Rebecca Blair, presidentof InnoTech Corporation. But some of these products are not useful, or even practical. Companies should learn more about the technology that people really want.A udio Track 4-2-7 第27 页The appetite for newer, smarter mobile technology is growing. Hungry consumers are no longer satisfied with making calls and sending text messages, and people developers aretaking notice. Your modern day smartphone is not just a communications device; It also offers a banquet of features such as a music player, gaming apps, Internet browser, electronic dictionary, camera, and video recorder.It’s hard to argue with the merits of having access to such entertainment on the go. And it’s harder to argue with the convenience of having multiple entertainment and communication functions served up in a signal device. However, some would argue that these phones are eating up too much of people’s time. It’s certainly food for thought. As phones becomesmarter they might indeed devour what’s left of our social and interpersonal skills. We’ll have to wait and see.Audio Track 4-2-9 P28Local girl rescuedShe may have a broken leg, but she can’t be happier. Morgan Bailey, 11, is happy to be alive. Tuesday was like any other day for Morgan. She was at school. It was fourth period, and she was the first student to arrive in the gymnasium for her physical education class.Suddenly there was a loud noise.“There was a sharp cracking noise and then a loud boom. After that, I don’t remember anything,” said Morgan.There roof of the gymnasium had collapsed under the heavy snow. Morg an was trapped underneath. She could not escape.“I woke up and there was a big piece of wood on my leg. I could not move it. I was starting to get cold.”Fortunately, help was nearby. A new program using “rescue robots” was tired for the first time. “We were nervous about using the robot,” said Derrick Sneed, the man in charge of the program. “But in the end, the robot gave us reliable information. It went extremely well.” The rescue robot was able to go into the gym and locate Morgan’s exact position.“We s end in robots first because it may not be safe for humans,” said Mr. Sneed. Human beings are not as useful as robots in some situations. “A gas leak, for example, could kill you or me but would not hurt a robot.”Although it did not happen in Morgan’s case, some rescue robots can bring fresh air or water to people who are trapped.Rescue robots go into rough, dangerous places. They work in life or death situations. They have to be durable.Doctors say that Morgan is doing well. She should be going home in two or three days. What is the first thing she wants to do after she gets out of the hospital? “I want to meet my hero,” laughs Morgan. “That little robot that saved my life!”Audio Track 4-2-11 P29An increasing number of companies and individuals are now opting to purchase virtual storage for their computer files and programs.Accessibility is generally cited as the single most persuasive factor when making the switch. Being virtual, Clouds can be accessed from any computer with a Internet connection, and at any time. For those with slower Internet connections, sophisticated software accelerates upload and download times.Cost is always a mitigating factor when it comes to choosing which technology solution to adopt. And Clouds offer maximum flexibility when purchasing storage space. No longer do companies have to make long-term investments in expensiveserver equipment. They can purchase only the space they require now, with the knowledge that they can easily upgrade and expand at any point in the future. Apprehensions, about the security of date, have now been put at ease as globally recognized software firms are building in the necessary security solutionsUnit3 Nespaper and NewsTrack 4-3-2Conversation 1Woman 1: What are you watching?Woman 2: Oh, just the news.Woman 1: Can I change the channel?Woman 2: In just a minute. I want to see the end of this report.Woman 1: I didn't know you were interested in the news.Woman 2: Well, it's Christiane Amanpour. She's really great. She usually reports from London -- the city where she was born.Woman 1: I don't know her.Woman 2: She's an international correspondent. She goes to some really dangerous places. When there's a war, she's usually there.Woman 1: Sounds scary.Woman 2: Yeah. And -- get this -- she's a wife and mother, too.Woman 1: That's very impressive!Conversation 2Man 1: That's a strange -- looking book. What is it?Man 2: It's the writings and photos of Dan Eldon. He was a photojournalist.Man 1: A photojournalist?Man 2: Yeah. A photographer and a journalist. He was born in London in 1970. The book tells all about his life and his dangerous adventures.Man 1: Well, the book certainly looks interesting. Has he written anything else? Man 2: He wrote a book when he was younger. Unfortunately, he won't be writing anything else -- he was killed.Man 1: He died?Man 2: Yeah. It's really sad. He was only 22. He was killed while working in Africa. Track4-3-4Joe: What are you reading, Maria?Maria: The Daily News.Joe: The News? Ugh! That‟s a terrible paperMaria: Oh, Joe, it‟s not so bad.Joe: Not so bad? Look at that headline on the front page! It‟s so sensational. Maria: Well, they‟ve got great comics. I can‟t live without my comics.Joe: I know. But the news coverage is so poor, ... especially the international news. It‟s a joke, really.Maria: I‟m not so interested in the international news. Besides, they have so many other good features. Joe: Like what?Maria: Like… the daily horoscope, for example. I love it.Joe: That‟s not a good reason to buy a newspaper … for the horoscope!Maria: Look, the newspaper only costs 50 cents. What so you expect?Joe: Good point.Maria: Besides the horoscope, I also like the entertainment news. I like to read about the stars and their love affairs.Joe: Well, you can keep The Daily News. I‟m going to stick with The Times.Track 4-3-6Amy: John, I‟ve never notice this old photo of your family before.John: My mother just found it in the attic. She decided to hang it up.Amy: It‟s a nice picture of your family.John：I think it‟s embarrassing. And I look stupid.Amy: Well, you could…ve combed your hair … it‟s a nice shot, though. Look at how young you are! How old were you in the photo?John: Eight … no wait, I‟d just turned nine.Amy: I guess these two people are your parents.John: Yep. They were married when that picture was taken. Now they‟re divorced. Amy: Oh. What do they do?John: My father‟s retired. Mom works in a hospital. Amy: What are their names? John： Well, my father‟s name is Joseph. My mother is Olivia---she was named after a popular actress.Amy: How great! I have an aunt with the same name. I love the name Olivia …Who‟s that guy? John: Which one?Amy: The guy standing behind you. Is that your brother, Tom?John: No, that's my Uncle Randy. He‟s only two years older than my brotherAmy: He‟s cute. I love a guy with a moustache.John: Um, sorry, but he‟s married now. His wife just had a baby.Amy: I was just making a comment … So the other young guy must be your brother. John: Yes. That‟s Tom.Amy: How old is he in the picture?John: Let‟s see … he‟s nine years older than me … so he would…ve been 18 then. Amy: And there‟s your little sister, Tina. She‟s so cute!John: Yeah. She‟s two years younger than me. It‟s hard to believe she‟s in high school now!Track 4-3-81. A bank robbery in Virginia, USA, was stopped when the robber and the bank teller couldn‟t reach an agreement. The robber pushed a holdup note under the window, but the teller looked at it, said,” I can‟t read this,” and gave it back. The robber pushed the note through a second time. The teller crumpled the note up and threw it at the robber. He picked it up and walked out of the bank.2. A professional ice hockey player will miss the rest of this season‟s games because he injured himself. National Hockey League goalie Jean-Louis Blanchard went on the injured list after he fell and seriously hurt his back. He was walking out ofa restaurant in Ottawa, Canada, when he slipped on some ice.3. The first international camel beauty contest was held last week in Alxa, in western China. More than 100 dressed-up camels entered the contest. The judges examined them for shiny hair, tall humps, and beautiful costumes. Unlike human beauty contests, though, there were no interviews with the contestants.4. Police in Sheffield, England, arrested a 41-year-old man for stealing five cars. Graham Owens went to car dealers and said he wanted to buy a car, and borrowed a car to test-drive. Each time, he drove the car around, then cleaned it inside and washed it outside---before leaving it at the side of the road, and walking home. P 49 Track 4-3-10Nutty newsLulu is a kangaroo. For 10 years she has lived with the Richards family. Lulu was adopted by the family after they found her next to her dead mother. Mr. KenRichards is a farmer. He was working on his farm when a heavy tree branch suddenly fell on top of him.Lulu stood next to Mr. Richards‟ body. She started barking and didn‟t leave Mr. Richards‟ side. I‟ve never heard Lulu bark like that---she sounded like a dog. She barked and barked and she didn‟t stop, “said Celeste, Mr. Richards‟ daughter. After 15 minutes, the Richards family went to investigate. They found Ken on the ground and he was unconscious. “Lulu is a hero, “said Celeste. “She saved my father.” Mr. Middleton, an expert veterinarian, said that Lulu‟s story is r are. “I have never seen a kangaroo act like that. Maybe lulu helped Ken Richards because the Richards family is the only family she has ever known.” Lulu has always followed Ken around the farm. She‟s a loyal, friendly, and very intelligent kangaroo. After Ken leaves the hospital, he is planning to go everywhere with Lulu.Approximately 175,000 people live in the Republic of Vanuatu, an island chain east of Australia. It is a popular tourist destination because there‟s a lot to do there: you can visit waterfalls, go horseback riding, take an aerial tour, or visit a traditional Ni-Vanuatu village. Vanuatu is most famous for its scuba diving and snorkeling. In an effort to draw attention to these popular water sports, Vanuatu has created a world‟s “first”: the government has opened an underwater post office. You have to be a certified scuba driver to work there. The office is three meters below the surface in an area on the outskirts of Port Vila, the capital city. So far, the post office has hired four workers. They will work in a room surrounded by the beauty of Vanuatu‟s underwater world. Customers will buy waterproof postcards on land and then drive down to the post office to receive a special waterproof stampUnit 4 The World of WorkAudio Track 4-4-1/Audio Track 4-4-2Alice: I work six days a week. My shift is from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. I’m on my feet all day long. It’s a very active job. Most of my customers are nice. I try to be friendly to everyone, but it’s difficult sometimes. My customers give me good tips. That’s nice. Diane: I’m very punctual —actually, I can’t be late! You know what they say, “The show must go on!” I like being on stage. Something always happens, though. During the show last week, the lights went out. I couldn’t believe it! You definitely have to be flexible.Mimi: My students are eight years old. I have to be careful about what I say and do. They are always watching me and copying my behavior. I’m like a big sister. The kids have a lot of energy. I need patience in this job, th at’s for sure!Audio Track 4-4-3/Audio Track 4-4-4Man: So, I see here that you went to college.Camille: Yes, sir. For two years. I didn’t graduate.Man: Do you speak any languages besides English?Camille: Yes, I speak conversational French.Man: Any other languages?Camille: No, that’s it.Man: Well, that’s great. As you know, we fly to Paris twice a week. We always need people who can speak French. Let’s see … have you worked for an airline before? Camille: No. I have no job experience.Man: So, this would be your first job.Camille: Yes.Man: Well, I only have two more questions. Are you healthy and physically fit? Can you lift heavy objects?Camille: Yes, I think so.Man: Well, the emergency window exit on the plane weighs about 50 pounds. And the meal cart is very heavy, too. You need to move those objects sometimes. Camille: I think I can do that.Man: Wonderful. Let me tell you about the next step. We have a six-week training program that takes place in the summer. You have to …Audio Track 4-4-5I plan to become a teacher after I finish my studies. I decided to study at this university because the teaching program is very good. We have a lot of practice working with children. I love to work with young kids. I expect to graduate from the unive rsity next June, and I hope to find a job in a kindergarten. I’ll try to start working in September.Audio Track 4-4-6Mr. Grant: Hello, Ms. Hale. I’m Mr. Grant, the advertising manager for the company. Do you have a résumé or curriculum vitae to give to me?Ms. Hale: Yes, Mr. Grant. Here it is.Mr. Grant: Thank you. Now, let me tell you a little bit about the job. We need someone to design brochures on the computer. Do you have up-to-date computer skills?Ms. Hale: Yes, I do. In my present position I use computer graphics all the time. I have experience with animation as well.Mr. Grant: Oh, that’s very good. We hope to launch a new group of animated ads next spring. Can you work with others in a pleasant manner, Ms. Hale?Ms. Hale: My co-workers seem to think so. I can also work independently by myself. Mr. Grant: That’s necessary, too. What about flexibility in working long hours on a project?Ms. Hale: I have a lot of energy and I’m willing to get the job done. The work I did last year won two awards at a national conference.Mr. Grant: Excellent. That’s very impressive. By the way, did I mention that we need someone to start next week?Ms. Hale: No, you didn’t, but it might be possible.Mr. Grant: Good. Thank you for coming today. We’ll be in touch s oon.Audio Track 4-4-7/Audio Track 4-4-8You’ve never met Melissa Hayes, and you don’t know her name, but you know her voice. Melissa records information messages for the telephone company. When you hear “The number you called has been changed …” — tha t’s Melissa!“Yes, it’s true,” she says. “I’m the voice talent for National Telephone.” At least 50,000 people hear her voice every day. “I try to sound warm and friendly, even when I’m saying, I’m sorry, that number is incorrect. Please try again.”Meliss a works only three days a week, but she has to practice a lot. “My voice has to sound the same at the end of eight hours.” She’s very careful about her voice. “I don’t go outside in cold weather, and I have to drink lots of hot water with honey. I can’t go to horror movies because I always scream, and I might hurt my voice!”How did she get her job? “A friend told me about it. I listened to all the telephone company messages on my phone, and then I recorded a cassette of those messages. After I sent it to t he company, I called them every day for a month!”She’s done this work for three years now, and she loves it. “It’s fun! And I’m helping people by using my voice.” Plus, people are always surprised when they hear about Melissa’s job. They say, “You’re a real person? I thought it was a computer!”Audio Track 4-4-9/Audio Track 4-4-10Interview 1Interviewer: What is your job, Ken?Ken: I’m a V. J. or “video jockey.”Interviewer: How would you describe your job?Ken: I’m on TV. I introduce music videos and talk about them. I also interview singers who appear in videos.Interviewer: What is the best part of your job?Ken: I get to meet a lot of famous people. That’s very exciting. Also, I love music, so it’s a lot of fun.Interviewer: What is the worst part of your job?Ken: I get to meet a lot of famous people. Some of them are not very nice. They think they are better than me. They can be very demanding.Interviewer: What was your most memorable moment?Ken: Last year, I presented an award on TV at a video music awards show. I couldn’t believe it. They flew me out to Los Angeles and I stayed in Beverly Hills. I was on the TV show for a whole 45 seconds! I got to meet a lot of stars.Interviewer: I want to be a V. J. How do I get the job?Ken: Well, first you have to make a videotape about yourself. You need to talk about certain things on the video. In my case, there was a list of questions, like “What did you do last weekend?” and “What’s in your CD player right now?” After you talk about yourself, you send the videotape in to the TV station. They call you if they like the tape.Interview 2Interviewer: What is your job, Steven?Steven: I’m a car courier.Interviewer: How would you describe your job?Steven: Sometimes a person or a company needs a car moved from one place to another. They may not have time to do it themselves. They hire me to drive the car. Interviewer: What is the best part of your job?Steven: I like to drive, so it’s fun for me. Last summer, I drove all the way from New York to California. The weather was great. I had the radio on and enjoyed my trip very much.Interviewer: What is the worst part of your job?Steven: I have to be very punctual. If I say I’ll arrive on Monday at 6:00, I have to be there by Monday at 6:00. I have to be dependa ble. It’s stressful at times. Interviewer: What was your most memorable moment?Steven: I drove across the desert as the sun was setting. It was incredible!。
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U N I T1O u r E a r t hTrack 4-1-1& 4-1-2Blake: What are you working on, Mary?Mary: I'm finishing my paper. It's due tomorrow, Blake.Blake: What's the topic?Mary: It's about Greenland.Blake: Greenland. Hmmm . . . that's part of Canada, right?Mary: I think you need to study your world geography, Blake.Blake: Well, isn't it near Canada?Mary: Yes, it's off the coast of northeast Canada, but it's part of Denmark.I'd answeronly theBart:Wow! That does sound exciting. Maybe I should apply. I'll need a job next summer.Carolina: Sorry, Bart, but you can't apply to that program. It's a special program for international students.Track 4-1-41. Mt. Fuji is really beautiful from far away. When you climb it, it's just rocks and dirt ... but it's really beautiful from far away.2. Last year I was in San Francisco and I had a chance to drive across the Golden Gate Bridge. What an amazing feat of engineering. It gives you a chance to look through all of San Francisco and over San Francisco Bay and it's just a wonderful chance to see the city.Track 4-1-OL-1&4-1-OL-2Jay: Come in here, Elise. You should see this show!Elise: W hat is it?Jay: It's called "The Titanic of the Sky". It's about the Hindenburg, a great engineering feat.Elise: T he Hindenburg . . .Jay: You know, that giant zeppelin that crashed in 1934.Thirty-five people died.Elise: O h yeah, I remember now. It was flying from Germany to the United States. It crashed as it was landing.Jay: Right. It's so funny looking, don't you think? It doesn't look anything like the airplanes we have today.Elise: T hat's true. Why would people ride in a zeppelin anyway? It seems so dangerous.Jay: Well, some people called the Hindenburg "man's greatest achievement in flight."They thought it was safe, I guess.Elise: W ho rode in it anyway?Jay: Mostly wealthy people. It accommodated between 30 and 40 passengers and crew. One person said it was like a "flying hotel."Elise: I t sounds pretty great.Jay:Jay:were thed inKyoto, Japan, is the country’s ancient capital, and the heart of its culture. Its railroad station was too small for the millions of visitors. In 1997, the city completed a new station in a huge shopping center, right in the oldest part of the city. Designed by Hiroshi Hara, the building also contains a hotel and department store. Before it was built, critics said that the high, wide, modern building would destroy the city’s traditional look. On the other hand, supporters said it would bring new life into the city center. Track 4-1-OL-7&4-1-OL-8The future building boom?Interviewer: What do you think is the biggest problem facing our cities?Erika: I think it's overcrowding. Talk to anyone living in a major metropolitan area and they will say the same thing; There's no space. Even the suburbs are getting crowded.Interviewer: Well, in some places there simply isn't any land left for building, right?Erika: Yes, that's true, but you have to think creatively. You can't give up so easily.Interviewer: Think creatively? What do you suggest?Erika: What I'm saying is that we can build more structures underground. We can add parking lots,malls, hotels, and even apartment buildings.There's plenty of space.Interviewer: Isn't it expensive?Erika: Yes, it can be. In the past building underground has been very expensive. However, we have new technology that will bring the cost down. It involves using robots. You don't have to pay robots a salary!Interviewer: Isn't "building down" more dangerous than other kind of construction?Erika: Actually, I think it's safer than building skyscrapers, for example. Remember, we already do it. We have subways and underground shopping malls. I'm just suggesting we invest in a variety of bigger projects and that we dig deeper.Interviewer: What would you say to people who doubt your idea?is notMan: Really. The problem is with your hardware.Woman: Oh. What do you suggest?Man: I think you should probably buy a new computer. This one can't be fixed.Woman: Well, I have had it for five years. It's time to replace it, I guess.Track 4-2-3Lea: I hate writing term papers! It takes forever!Steve: You're lucky, Lea. When I was young...Lea: Oh, I've heard this story before.Steve: Well, when I was young, we didn't have computers. We used to write our papers on typewriters.Lea: Oh, really? That sounds difficult!Steve: It was, especially because I made a lot of mistakes.Lea: Did it take a long time?Steve: Yes. Computers are so much faster and easier to use.Track 4-2-41.I like the laptop because it's very, very thin. It's maybe less than one inch and it's about four pounds and I can carry it anywhere I want.2.My favorite feature of my computer is the Instant Messenger. The reason for this is that it's very affordable, fun and convenient and allows me to chat with my friends from all over the world.Track 4-2-OL-1&4-2-OL-2Pam: Well, Lynn, I must be going. It was great to see you –Lynn: By, Pam.Henrik: I heard that some people play games even at work. They can play quietly during business meetings. No one knows about it.Juliana: I’d like to try it.Henrik: Here, use mine!Track 4-2-OL-3Penny: Hello. Your Computer World sales department.Ted: Hi, Penny. It’s Ted.Penny: Oh, hi, Ted. What’s up?Ted: well, my computer has crashed again.Penny: Oh no!Ted: Oh, yes. That’s why I’m calling. You know, it’s five years old. And I need to speak to Scott about getting a new one. Penny: well, you’ve called at a good time. We have some attractive new models.Ted: Great! I’m looking for something affordable. And I want to get something portable this time.Penny: I’m sure Scott can help you with that… Let’s see, he is in a meeting until 3:30. I’ll ask him to call you.Ted: No, that’s OK. I’ll call him after 3:30. Please g ive him the message.Track 4-2-OL-4E-mail is my favourite way to communicate. I think it is as fast as a fax machine, and it is as easy as a cell phone. Of course, e-mail has some problems, too. It isn’t as affordable as ordinary mail, because you need a computer and Internet service. And I don’t think it is as reliable as a fax machine. Sometimes e-mail messages get lost. But in my opinion, e-mail is as convenient as a cell phone. I can send a message from my home or office, and my friends can read it when they have time.Track 4-2-OL-5&4-2-OL-6areplesome of“I woke up and there was a big piece of wood on my leg. I couldn’t move it. I was starting to get cold.”Fortunately, help was nearby. A new program using “rescue robots” was tried for the first time.“We were nervous about using the robot,” said Derrick Sneed, the man in charge of the program. “But in the end, the robot gav e us reliable information. It went extremely well.”The rescue robot was able to go into the gym and locate Morgan’s exact position.“We send in robots first because it may not be safe for humans,” said Mr. Sneed. “Human beings are not as useful as robots in some situations. A gas leak, for example, could kill you or me but wouldn’t hurt a robot.”Although it didn’t happen in Morgan’s case, some rescue robots can bring fresh air or water to people who are trapped. Rescue robots go into rough, dangerous places. They work in life or death situations. They have to be durable.Doctors say that Morgan is doing well. She should be going home in two or three days. What is the first thing she wants to doafter she gets out of the hospital?“I want to meet my hero,” laughs Morgan. “That little robot that saved my life!”UNIT3Track 4-3-1&4-3-2Conversation 1Woman 1: What are you watching?Woman 2: Oh, just the news.Woman 1: Can I change the channel?Woman 2: In just a minute. I want to see the end of this report.Woman 1: I didn't know you were interested in the news.Woman 2: Well, it's Christiane Amanpour. She's really great. She usually reports from London -- the city where she was born.usuallyTrack 4-3-41.I usually always get my news online. I use the Internet because I think it's a very useful tool and it's always up to date.2. I don't watch TV or use the Internet, but I read the newspaper starting on the front page and going to the international section.Track4-3-OL-1&4-3-OL-2Joe: What are you reading, Maria?Maria: The Daily News.Joe: The News? Ugh! That’s a terrible paper.Maria: Oh, Joe, it’s not so bad.Joe: Not so bad? Look at that headline on the front page! It’s so sensational.Maria: Well, they’ve got great comics. I can’t live without my comics.Joe: I know. But the news coverage is so poor, ... especially the international news. It’s a joke, really.Maria: I’m not so interested in the international news. Besides, they have so many other good features.Joe: Like what?Maria: Like… the daily horoscope, for example. I love i t.Joe: That’s not a good reason to buy a newspaper … for the horoscope!Maria: Look, the newspaper only costs 50 cents. What so you expect?Joe: Good point.Maria: Besides the horoscope, I also like the entertainment news. I like to read about the stars and their love affairs.Joe: Well, you can keep The Daily News. I’m going to stick with The Times.JohnJohnAmy: And there’s your little sister, Tina. She’s so cute!John: Yeah. She’s two years younger than me. It’s hard to believe she’s in high school now!Track 4-3-OL -5&4-3-OL-61. A bank robbery in Virginia, USA, was stopped when the robber and the bank teller couldn’t reach an agreement. Therobber pushed a holdup note under the wi ndow, but the teller looked at it, said,” I can’t read this,” and gave it back. The robber pushed the note through a second time. The teller crumpled the note up and threw it at the robber. He picked it up and walked out of the bank.2. A professional ice hoc key player will miss the rest of this season’s games because he injured himself. National HockeyLeague goalie Jean-Louis Blanchard went on the injured list after he fell and seriously hurt his back. He was walkingout of a restaurant in Ottawa, Canada, when he slipped on some ice.3.The first international camel beauty contest was held last week in Alxa, in western China. More than 100 dressed-upcamels entered the contest. The judges examined them for shiny hair, tall humps, and beautiful costumes. Unlike human beauty contests, though, there were no interviews with the contestants.4.Police in Sheffield, England, arrested a 41-year-old man for stealing five cars. Graham Owens went to car dealers andsaid he wanted to buy a car, and borrowed a car to test-drive. Each time, he drove the car around, then cleaned it inside and washed it outside---before leaving it at the side of the road, and walking home.Track 4-3-OL-7&4-3-OL-81.Nutty newsLulu is a kangaroo. For 10 years she has lived with the Richards family. Lulu was adopted by the family after they found her next to her dead mother.Mr. Ken Richards is a farmer. He was working on his farm when a heavy tree branch suddenly fell on top of him.t hasAlice: I work six days a week. My shift is from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. I'm on my feet all day long. It's a very active job. Most of my customers are nice. I try to be friendly to everyone, but it's difficult sometimes. My customers give me good tips. That's nice. Diane: I'm very punctual -- actually, I can't be late! You know what they say, "The show must go on!" I like being on stage. Something always happens, though. During the show last week, the lights went out. I couldn't believe it! You definitely have to be flexible.Mimi: My students are eight years old. I have to be careful about what I say and do. They are always watching me and copying my behavior. I'm like a big sister. The kids have a lot of energy. I need patience in this job, that's for sure!Track 4-4-3见课本p54Track 4-4-4见课本p57Track4-4-OL-1&4-4-OL-2Man: So, I see here that you went to college.Camille: Yes, sir. For two years. I didn’t graduate.Man: Do you speak any languages besides English?Camille: Yes, I speak conversational French.Man: Any other languages?Camille: No, that’s it.Man: Well, that’s great. As you know, we fly to Paris twice a week. We always need people who can speak French.Man: Let’s see… have you worked for an airline before?Camille: No. I have no job experience.Man: So, this would be your first job.Camille: Yes.A.from theB.toMs. Hale: I have a lot of energy and I’m willing to get the job done. The work I did last year won two awards at a national conference.Mr. Grant: Excellent. That’s very impressive. By the way, did I me ntion that we need someone to start next week?Ms. Hale: No, you didn’t, but it might be possible.Mr. Grant: Good. Thank you for coming today. We’ll be in touch soon.Track4-4-OL-5&4-4-OL-6You’ve never met Melissa Hayes, and you don’t know her name, but you know her voice. Mellissa record information messages for the telephone company. When you hear the number you called has been changed…--that’s Mellissa!“Yes, it’s true,” she say. “I’m the voice talent for Nation Telephone.” At least 50000 people hear her voice every day. “I try to sound warm and friendly, even when I’m saying, I’m sorry, that number is incorrect. Please try again.”Melissa works only three days a week, but she has to practice a lot. “My voice has to sound the same at the end of eight hours.” She’s very careful about her voice. “I don’t drink lots of water with honey. I can’t g to horror movies because I always scream, and I might hurt my voice!”How did she get her job? “A friend told me about it. I listened to all the tele phone company messages on my phone, and then I recorded a cassette of those messages. After I sent it to the company, I called them every day for a month!”She’s done this work for three years now, and she loves it. “It’s fun! And I’m helping people by using my voice.” Plus, people are always surprised when they hear about Melissa’s job. They say, “You’re a real person? I thought it was a computer!”Track 4-4-OL-7&4-4-OL-8Interviewer: What is your job, Ken?Ken：I’m a V.J. or “video jockey.”Steven: I have to be ver y punctual. If I say I’ll arrive on Monday at 6:00, I have to be there by Monday at 6:00. I have to be dependable. It’s stressful at times.Interviewer: What was your most memorable moment?Steven: I drove across the desert as the sun was setting. It was incredible!Interviewer: I want to be a car courier. How do I get the job?Steven: That’s a good question. My mother started this business, so she hired me. You’d have to call my mother to find out! UNIT5Track 4-5-1&4-5-2He may have been your typical teenager in most ways. But he was very different in one particular way: he started his own magazine. At the age of 15 he managed the magazine called Student. It was written for and about young people in school. Hewas very busy, but it was a satisfying job.His next business venture was completely different. He and some friends started a mail order record company. It was also the same year, 1970, when his music discount store was opened in England. It made a lot of money.In the early 1990s, he sold his successful music business and used the money for another business idea: an airline company. And so, Virgin Airways Ltd. was born. To compete with other airlines, his company offered good prices to customers. Today Virgin is known for its excellent service.Richard Branson now runs the Virgin Group, Ltd. He employs 50,000 people and in many different fi elds, such as book publishing, fi nancial services, modeling, and even bridal services! Not bad for a teenager from the UK who dreamed of editing his own magazine!Track 4-5-3见课本p71Track 4-5-4two sumoHost: That’s right. They are used to clean out your ears. They also help to relax you. Let’s move on to item number four. Here it is.Michael: That’s obvious. It’s a corkscrew. You use it to open bottles.Host: Yes, that’s correct! It’s a mini-travel corkscrew. You can pack it in your suitcase. Oh, no! You know what that means! You’re out of time. Michael, with two correct answers, you are today’s winner!Congratulations! And before we leave, let me show the remaining objects. Item number five is anegg slicer. Item number six is a tongue scraper---make sure to use it so that you don’t have badbreath! That’s all the time we have for today. See you next time on “You Snooze, You Lose!”Goodbye everybody.Track 4-5-OL-2&4-5-OL-3A. You will listen to a passage about Microsoft Corporation. Then write down as much information as possible about Microsoft.Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Corporation is a multinational computer technology corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products for computing devices. Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, its best selling flagship products are the Microsoft Windows operating system and the Microsoft Office suite. Microsoft ships products to Europe, Asia, and Latin America. It manages branch offices in more than 60 countries. It has nearly 90,000 employees in 105 countries by 2008.Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. In the mid-1980s, it rose to dominate the home computer operating system market with MS-DOS. Since 1985, Microsoft has released an upgrading line of Windows operating systems featuring a friendly user interface. The latest one, Windows Vista, was released in January 2007 and has sold 140 million copies to date.runningcomputer A.whenthe if BritishB.Ad or no ad?Is advertising really necessary? Billions of dollars are spent on it every year, so it must be important. After all, it’s a b usy world. You have to advertise, sell products, and make money!Not every company thinks that way. The NO-AD company (“no-ad” stands for “not advertised”) avoids big advertising campaigns. The company was started in 1960 and is successful today. Their products are still affordable because the company saves money on advertising. They also use their savings to support a drug and alcohol awareness program to educate high school students.NO-AD sells by word of mouth. “Word-of-mouth advertising” happens when a person tells another person about a good experience with a product or service. That second person then tells another friend, family member, or colleague. And so a chain of information is created.Typically, advertisers talk about how good their product is. Although they say things like, “Students show that our product is th e best,” or “Everyone loves this product,” it can sound insincere or unconvincing. It’s much more believable to hear about a product from someone who did not make it. Our friends’ opinions are very important to us, so we often listen to their advice about a product.Word-of-mouth advertising has other advantages, too. It’s cost-effective (after all, it’s free) and a company doesn’t have to create a complex business plan to do it. Here is some advice for small business about word-of-mouth advertising:●Be prepared to talk about your company at any time. You never know who you will meet. Always carry businesscards.●Only say positive things about your company. Don’t say negative things about your company.●Help other companies by referring people to them. The more you help others, the more good fortune will come backto you.FurnitureHowever,their ownGeorge: Yeah, but look at the details. They actually have a "helipad" -- a place for landing your helicopter. Oh, and it's also the tallest hotel in the world.Megan: Cool! So, when are you taking me there?George: Ha ha. Actually, I think the Peninsula is my favorite.What about you? Just a minute. Hello? ... Yes, it is... Oh, hi, Luke... Oh, really? ... Uh huh... That's great! ... OK, talk to you later!Megan: Who was that?George: It was Luke. He makes the travel arrangements for my boss.Megan: And?George: My boss is going to Hong Kong on a business trip and he wants me to go with him.Megan: When?George: In two weeks. Best of all, we're going to stay at the Peninsula!Track 4-6-3Jack: I have the worst luck.Angela: Why? What happened?Jack: I bought two lottery tickets. One of them was a winning ticket.Angela: That's great news! What's so unlucky about that?Jack: Well, I gave one of the tickets to my best friend as a present.Angela: That's a nice thing to do.Jack: Well, I gave him the winning ticket. I didn't win anything.Angela: That's too bad!Jack: Yeah. I wish I still had that ticket. He won a big cash prize.Janet:Well, I did see the part about Jewel. Her family sure was penniless!Nick: Basically, yes. She started singing with her father when she was 14.Janet:And then her parents divorced. She had to grow up really fast.Nick: I know, but her life is good now. She has a great boyfriend -- he's a real-life rodeo cowboy! They seem really happy. Janet: "Look at Them Now!" is such a great show, isn't it?Nick: It sure is. Maybe we can watch it together next week.Track 4-6-OL-3Track 4-6-OL-4Track 4-6-OL-5&4-6-OL-6Track 4-6-OL-7&4-6-OL-8Money from unexpected sourcesThe San people live in southern Africa. Scientists say that they may have been living there for as long as 40,000 years, hunting animals and gathering plants. Until recently, the once mighty San were broke and unemployed. They had lost their land and were no longer engaged in traditional activities, such as hunting. The few young San people with jobs were working as farm laborers. They were not learning about their ancient culture and language.That may all change. The San have struck it rich. They recently signed an agreement with a large drug company. The San have traditional knowledge about plants. The drug company is especially interested in a particular cactus and how the San use it.The San used to go on hunting trips. While away from home, they chewed on the cactus to suppress their appetite—they no longer felt hungry afterwards. Using the San’s knowledge, the drug company plans to make a new drug from this plant. For peop le around the world who eat too much and have weight problems, this new drug could really help them by suppressing their appetites.。