研究生新世纪大学英语视听说教程5练习参考答案Unit4

Lesson B Online dating
Optional Listening
The etiquette of breaking up Here are some words and phrases you will hear in B, C and D. Read them aloud. Language Notes Proper names Love Line Global Radio Harmony Taylor Dr. Richard Hartman Other words and phrases etiquette thoughtful in public make sense instant messaging (IM) handle (vt.)
possible ways of breaking up:
in person __________________________________________________ by letter __________________________________________________
Keys
Lesson A An ideal date
Lesson B Online dating
Optional Listening
The etiquette of breaking up Harmony Taylor, the host of the Love Line program on Global Radio, is talking to Dr. Richard Hartman, author of The Etiquette of Breaking Up. Listen to the talk and note down the methods for breaking up mentioned. (Track 5-4-5) ______________________________________________________ face-to-face phone ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ email or instant messaging avoiding or not contacting someone ______________________________________________________
in private farewell
Lesson A An ideal date
Lesson B Online dating
Optional Listening
The etiquette of breaking up Pair work What are different ways that you can break up with someone? Which are the most common? The least common? Which are proper and which are improper? Make a list with a partner and then share your ideas with the class.
Keys
Lesson A An ideal date
Lesson B Online dating
Listening
Don’t talk about that! Now listen to the second part of the conversation. What else do they talk about on their date? Check (√) the boxes.
Lesson B Online dating
Listening
Don’t talk about that! Which topics do you think are OK to talk about on a first date? Which should be avoided? Make two lists. Topics OK to talk about: _________________________________ Topics to avoid: ________________________________________
□ 1. apartments
√ 2. past dating experiences □ √ 3. pets □ □ 4. politics
(Track 5-4-2)
□ 5. previous boy / girlfriend □ 6. salaries
Keys
Lesson A An ideal date
Jesse Ashley
firefighter
Hobbies running (short-distance), skydiving, mountain climbing
pilot
long-distance running
Ask & Answer
Have you (or someone you know) ever been on a blind date? How was it? If you haven’t been on a blind date, would you go on one? Why or why not?
long-haul flights beagle off the list bossy jerk
That sounds tough. cocker spaniel juicy (topics) foot the bill (for …) be stood up
Lesson A An ideal date
Lesson A An ideal date
Lesson B Online dating
Listening
Don’t talk about that! Here are some words and phrases you will hear in B, C and D. Read them aloud.
1. If you split up with someone face-to-face, what should you think about? Your partner’s feelings. _____________________________________________________ 2. Before you send a break-up message by e-mail or IM, what should you do first? Think about how you would feel. _______________________________________________________ 3. Why is the silent treatment rarely a good way to split up with someone? Some people think that there is still hope for the relationship. ________________________________________________________
Language Notes
Proper names Paragon Airlines Corky Other words and phrases I’m starving. I bet you’ll do fine. Let’s not even go there. I couldn’t get a word in edgewise. hit it off (with sb.) apologetic
Lesson B Online dating
Optional Listening
The etiquette of breaking up Note Although experts recommend breaking up in person, many Internet sites are now offering “break-up e-cards” to end a relationship. It may be bad manners, but it’s the ultimate in convenience! Ask & Answer
(Track 5-4-6)
Methods
OK to use?
When should you use this method? if you’ve been dating for a while for a long-distance relationship if you’ve just met or had an online relationship
Lesson A An dating
Optional Listening
The etiquette of breaking up Now listen to the talk a third time. Then answer the questions below with information you hear. (Track 5-4-7)
__________________________________________________ over the phone
__________________________________________________ by email / answering machine / instant message
Lesson A An ideal date
Lesson B Online dating
Listening
Don’t talk about that! Jesse and Ashley are on a blind date (they’ve never met before). Listen to the first part of the conversation and find out about their jobs and hobbies. (Track 5-4-1) Jobs
Do you agree with the advice given in the talk? Why or why not? Which method would you use to break up with someone? Why?
Ask & Answer
Do you ever send e-cards? For what occasions? Do you think sending an ecard is a good way to end a relationship? Why or why not? Which is a better way to break up, sending an e-card or a real card?
Keys
Lesson A An ideal date
Lesson B Online dating
Optional Listening
The etiquette of breaking up Pair work. Now listen to the talk again. Is it OK to use the methods noted down in B to break up with someone? Check Yes or No. For each Yes answer, explain when the method should be used.
face-to-face
phone
√ Yes □ No □ √ Yes □ No □
email or instant √ Yes □ No □ messaging avoiding or not √ No □ Yes □ contacting someone Keys
Lesson A An ideal date