山东大学研究生新闻英语2听力2单元-参考模板
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6.at odds with 与…不和，与…争吵 She is at odds with her boss. 她与她的上司不和。
戈德史密斯修理了屋顶，以确保房屋能够抗风。
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3.feel at home 感觉自在
I feel at home living here. The landlady is very kind to me.
14.befall vt.& vi. 降临到（某人）头上；发生，降临
They were unaware of the fate that was to befall them. 他们并不知道即将降临到他们头上的厄运。
15.There is no point in doing … 1)There is no point doing such a silly thing. 做这件傻事毫无意义。
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4. Yin and yang refer literally to the dark and sunlit sides of a hill. Although Yin and Yang could be viewed as opposites like male and female, hot and cold, black and white, sweet and sour etc., they are really complementary pairs, and life's mishaps and problems are caused not by opposing forces, but by disharmony or imbalances in the environment.
大学英语附加听力听力原文2
Unit 2Warm-up exercise1.V ery good. Y our application material impressed me. I think you are just the most suitablecandidate for the position.2.Y our main duty is answer the phone calls and transfer them to the person wanted.3.I have tried five times already, Sir, but the fax line has been engaged.4.What a shame for you to cheat on the examination.5.We are going to allow you 15% discount if your quantity is at least 50 sets.6.We would like you to give your comment on our specifications from a technical viewpoint7.Thank you for your interest in our products. May I know the exact quantity of purchase?8.In fact, we are going to further raise the price next month so as to meet the rising cost of theraw material.9.I’m afraid a duck takes quite a while to prepare. I’ll go to the kitchen to see about your orderright away. Would you like a salad while you are waiting?bor is demanding higher wages and production costs continue to soar.AWoman: can you tell me something about yourself, Li Lin?Man: Well, I left school when I was eighteen. That was in 1988. And then I went to university. I studied Economics.Woman: And that was in Beijing?Man: Y es, that’s right. I was at Beijing University for four years. I finished my course in 1922. Woman: And what did do after that?Man: I got a job in a trading company. I joined the Sales Department as a trainee sales manager. Woman: Did you enjoy it?Man: Y es, I did.Woman: How long did you stay there?Man: For three years. And then I went to England. Y ou see, the company sent me to London. They wanted me to learn English. So I spent two years in England, learning English. I also took a course in German while I was there.Woman: So you speak German.Man: Y eah.Woman: What did you do after that?Man: I came back to China in June 1997 and I went back to my old department as assistant sales manager. And that’s where I work now.Woman: Right. Can you tell me something about your present job?Man: Y es, well, I’m responsible for…BWoman: Good morning. Can I help you?Man: Y es, I’m interested in your range of mountain bikes for children.Woman: Right. Well, we’ve got a new model here. If you come over here, this way. It’s this one. Man: Could you tell me something about it?Woman: Well, it’s suitable for children from the age of ten upwards. We have a boy’s model and a girl’s model. The boy’s model’s available in yellow and purple. The girl’s model…that’s this one here…is available in gray and pink. Y ou know, it’s only been in the market for a few months, butit’s very popular.Man: Mmm, What does it cost?Woman: The recommended retail price is $159.Man: $159 for both models?Woman: That’s right, yes, for the boy’s and the girl’s model.Man: Right. What about delivery time?Woman: We can deliver from stock.Man: I see. Now, what about discount? Can you give me a good discount on a large order? Woman: Well, it depends on the size of the order. I’ll have to check that. Perhaps you could give me your name and address?Man: Here’s my card.Woman: Thank you. Would you like a copy of our brochure in the meantime.PassagesATom’s job was to examine cars which crossed the frontier to make sure that they were not smuggling anything into the country. Every evening, except at weekends, he would see a factory worker coming up the hill towards the frontier, pushing a bicycle with a big load of old straw on it. When the bicycle reached the frontier, Tom used to stop the man and make him take the straw off and untie it. Then he would examine the straw very carefully to see whether he could find anything, after w hich he would look in all the man’s pockets before he let him tie the straw up again. The man would then put it on his bicycle and go off down the hill with it. Although Tom was always expecting to find gold or jewelry or other valuable things hidden in the straw, he never found anything, even though he examined it very carefully. He was sure that the man was smuggling something, but he was not able to imagine what it could be.Then one evening , after he had looked through the straw and emptied the factory worker’s pockets as usual, he said to him, “Listen, I know that you are smuggling things across this frontier. Won’t you tell me what it is that you’re bringing into the country so successfully? I’m an old man, and today’s my last day on the job. Tomorrow I’m going to retire. I promise that I shall not tell me what you’ve been smuggling.” The factory worker did not say anything for some time. Then he smiled, turned to Tom and said quietly: “Bicycles.”BThe manager of an office in New Y ork was a hard-working man who never arrived late and never left early. He was honest, clean, well-dressed, and clever. But one very important quality in man of good position he had never learnt was politeness. He never took the trouble to be polite; he never considered the feeling of his staff. The words“Please” and“Thank you” formed no part of his conversation.Everyone complained about his impoliteness. Even his chief clerk, Hollis, who had been with him for many years, was getting tired of his rough way of speaking. The secretaries and the typists begged him to tell the manager about it; but he never had the courage to do this until one Friday evening, when he suddenly took his opportunity.Hollis had worked hard for several nights on some difficult papers that the manager wanted on Friday. It had needed a great effort to get them finished, but Hollis had succeeded. With great satisfaction he brought them into the manager’s office and laid them on his desk, thinking that this time he might receive a word of praise. The manager looked at them and said nothing.As the chief clerk reached the door on his way out of the office, he turned round and said, “I beg your pardon, sir?”“I didn’t speak,” said the manager shortly.“Oh!” said Hollis. “I thought you said ‘thank you’.”ExtensionWe have 63,600 employees worldwide and sales of $13,716 million. We manufacture cars, trucks, buses, marine and industrial engines. We also work in the aerospace industry. Our position as a major international group with large operations in Europe and North America is a result of quality, safety and caring for people and the environment.。
山东大学新闻英语2第二单元听力训练答案
全卷模式分大题显示1.Exercise 1 Part 1: Listen to this passage and decide whether the following statements are true or false, write T for true and F for false.Computer Simulations Might Predict Future EarthquakesGeologists say they knew a larger earthquake was coming in South Asia, but they did not know when.The Himalayan Mountains were formed some 150 million years ago after the landmass that is now India broke off from Antarctica, drifted north and collided with the rest of Asia. Scientists say the South Asian land mass is still moving towards North Asia at the rate of about two centimeters a year, making the area prone to earthquakes.Harley Benz is a researcher at the U.S. Geological Survey earthquake information center.Harley Benz: It's a broad zone of deformation, and across this zone that extends 1,000 kilometers, you have a whole series of faults and folds.Another earthquake-prone region is along the 1300 kilometer San Andreas Fault in California.It is here that John Rundle, a physics and engineering professor at the University of California at Davis, is testing his earthquake computer simulation.John Rundle: You take these simulations, you turn them on, you run them and you do as good a job as possible in simulating or representing the past history of activity on the fault systems.Dr. Rundle uses information from tools such as global positioning satellites to create a virtual reality model of thousands of years of earthquake activity along the San Andreas Fault. He says that in the future, this computer model may be able to predict some earthquakes just as hurricane paths are now forecast.John Rundle: Our goal is to be able to make forecasts on that kind of time scale and then to improve it to the point where we're actually able to see the preparation process in the months and year or two leading up to a large earthquake.Dr. Rundle says that several decades from now, one third of the world's population could live in seismically active regions. He hopes that by then, the virtual reality softwarewill help prevent the heavy loss of life caused by tragedies such as the South Asia earthquake.Leta Hong Fincher, VOA news.题目：1.Geologists say they knew a large earthquake was coming in South Asia, and they also know when.文本：你的答案:F正确答案:F得分:4.00题目：2.The Himalayan Mountains were formed after a landmass broke off from Antarctica, drifted north and collided with the rest of Asia.文本：你的答案:T正确答案:T得分:4.00题目：3.Scientists say the Nouth Asian land mass is still moving towards Sorth Asia at the rate of about two meters a year, making the area prone to earthquakes.文本：你的答案:F正确答案:F得分:4.00题目：4.Another earthquake-prone region is along the 1300 kilometer San Andreas Fault in America.文本：你的答案:T正确答案:T得分:4.00题目：5.Dr. Rundle says that several decades from now, one third of the world's population could live in seismically active regions.文本：你的答案:T正确答案:T得分:4.002.Exercise 1 Part 2: Listen to the passage and answer each question by giving the best choice.Computer Simulations Might Predict Future EarthquakesGeologists say they knew a larger earthquake was coming in South Asia, but they did not know when.The Himalayan Mountains were formed some 150 million years ago after the landmass that is now India broke off from Antarctica, drifted north and collided with the rest of Asia. Scientists say the South Asian land mass is still moving towards North Asia at the rate of about two centimeters a year, making the area prone to earthquakes.Harley Benz is a researcher at the U.S. Geological Survey earthquake information center.Harley Benz: It's a broad zone of deformation, and across this zone that extends 1,000 kilometers, you have a whole series of faults and folds.Another earthquake-prone region is along the 1300 kilometer San Andreas Fault in California.It is here that John Rundle, a physics and engineering professor at the University ofCalifornia at Davis, is testing his earthquake computer simulation.John Rundle: You take these simulations, you turn them on, you run them and you do as good a job as possible in simulating or representing the past history of activity on the fault systems.Dr. Rundle uses information from tools such as global positioning satellites to create a virtual reality model of thousands of years of earthquake activity along the San Andreas Fault. He says that in the future, this computer model may be able to predict some earthquakes just as hurricane paths are now forecast.John Rundle: Our goal is to be able to make forecasts on that kind of time scale and then to improve it to the point where we're actually able to see the preparation process in the months and year or two leading up to a large earthquake.Dr. Rundle says that several decades from now, one third of the world's population could live in seismically active regions. He hopes that by then, the virtual reality software will help prevent the heavy loss of life caused by tragedies such as the South Asia earthquake.Leta Hong Fincher, VOA news.题目：1.When were the Himalayan Mountains formed?文本：A) some 50 million years agoB) about 150 million years agoC) about 105 million years agoD) some 150 billion years ago你的答案:B正确答案:B得分:4.00题目：2.According to the news, which one can be forecast now?文本：A) earthquakeB) faults and foldsC) volcanic earthquakeD) hurricane paths你的答案:D正确答案:D得分:4.00题目：3.What dose Dr. Rundle use to create a virtual reality model of thousands of years of earthquake activity along the San Andreas Fault?文本：A) information from tools such as global positioning satellitesB) information from the past history of activity on the fault systemsC) information from physics and engineeringD) information from geological survey你的答案:A正确答案:A得分:4.003.Exercise 2: Listening for Comprehensive Understanding: Listen to the passage and answer the following questions by filling the blank.题目：1.What is the main idea of this piece of news? Possible Answer: Computer simulations might ______ future earthquakes.文本：Computer Simulations Might Predict Future EarthquakesGeologists say they knew a larger earthquake was coming in South Asia, but they did not know when.The Himalayan Mountains were formed some 150 million years ago after the landmass that is now India broke off from Antarctica, drifted north and collided with the rest of Asia. Scientists say the South Asian land mass is still moving towards North Asia at the rateof about two centimeters a year, making the area prone to earthquakes.Harley Benz is a researcher at the U.S. Geological Survey earthquake information center.Harley Benz: It's a broad zone of deformation, and across this zone that extends 1,000 kilometers, you have a whole series of faults and folds.Another earthquake-prone region is along the 1300 kilometer San Andreas Fault in California.It is here that John Rundle, a physics and engineering professor at the University of California at Davis, is testing his earthquake computer simulation.John Rundle: You take these simulations, you turn them on, you run them and you do as good a job as possible in simulating or representing the past history of activity on the fault systems.Dr. Rundle uses information from tools such as global positioning satellites to create a virtual reality model of thousands of years of earthquake activity along the San Andreas Fault. He says that in the future, this computer model may be able to predict some earthquakes just as hurricane paths are now forecast.John Rundle: Our goal is to be able to make forecasts on that kind of time scale and then to improve it to the point where we're actually able to see the preparation process in the months and year or two leading up to a large earthquake.Dr. Rundle says that several decades from now, one third of the world's population could live in seismically active regions. He hopes that by then, the virtual reality software will help prevent the heavy loss of life caused by tragedies such as the South Asia earthquake.Leta Hong Fincher, VOA news.你的答案:predict正确答案:predict得分:4.00题目：2.According to Dr. Rundle, several decades from now, what will be the contribution of the virtual reality software? Possible answer: Dr. Rundle hopes that virtual reality software will help people make timely preparation, and ______ the heavy loss of life caused by tragedies such as the South Asia earthquake.文本：你的答案:正确答案:prevent得分:4.004.Exercise 3: Focus-listening: Listen to the passage and fill in blanks with the missing information.I.It's a broad _____1____ of deformation, and across this zone that _____2_____ 1,000 kilometers, you have a whole _____3___ of faults and folds.II.Dr. Rundle uses information from ____4___ such as ______5___ ________6__________7____ to create a virtual reality _____8___ of thousands of years of earthquake activity along the San Andreas Fault. He says that in the future, this computer model may be able to predict some earthquakes just as hurricane paths are now _____9___.III.Dr. Rundle says that several _______10___ ______11_____ _______12___, one third of the world's population could live in seismically active ____13_____. He hopes that by then, the virtual reality ____14____ will help prevent the heavy loss of life caused by___15____ such as the South Asia earthquake.题目：1.文本：Computer Simulations Might Predict Future EarthquakesGeologists say they knew a larger earthquake was coming in South Asia, but they did not know when.The Himalayan Mountains were formed some 150 million years ago after the landmass that is now India broke off from Antarctica, drifted north and collided with the rest of Asia. Scientists say the South Asian land mass is still moving towards North Asia at the rate of about two centimeters a year, making the area prone to earthquakes.Harley Benz is a researcher at the U.S. Geological Survey earthquake informationHarley Benz: It's a broad zone of deformation, and across this zone that extends 1,000 kilometers, you have a whole series of faults and folds.Another earthquake-prone region is along the 1300 kilometer San Andreas Fault in California.It is here that John Rundle, a physics and engineering professor at the University of California at Davis, is testing his earthquake computer simulation.John Rundle: You take these simulations, you turn them on, you run them and you do as good a job as possible in simulating or representing the past history of activity on the fault systems.Dr. Rundle uses information from tools such as global positioning satellites to create a virtual reality model of thousands of years of earthquake activity along the San Andreas Fault. He says that in the future, this computer model may be able to predict some earthquakes just as hurricane paths are now forecast.John Rundle: Our goal is to be able to make forecasts on that kind of time scale and then to improve it to the point where we're actually able to see the preparation process in the months and year or two leading up to a large earthquake.Dr. Rundle says that several decades from now, one third of the world's population could live in seismically active regions. He hopes that by then, the virtual reality software will help prevent the heavy loss of life caused by tragedies such as the South Asia earthquake.Leta Hong Fincher, VOA news.你的答案:zone正确答案:zone得分:4.00题目：2.文本：你的答案:extends正确答案:extends得分:4.00题目：3.文本：你的答案: series正确答案: series得分:4.00题目：4.文本：你的答案: tools正确答案: tools得分:4.00题目：5.文本：你的答案: global正确答案: global得分:4.00题目：6.文本：你的答案: positioning 正确答案: positioning 得分:4.00题目：7.文本：你的答案: satellites 正确答案: satellites 得分:4.00题目：8.文本：你的答案: model正确答案: model得分:4.00题目：9.文本：你的答案: forecast 正确答案: forecast得分:4.00题目：10.文本：你的答案: decades 正确答案: decades 得分:4.00题目：11.你的答案: from正确答案: from得分:4.00题目：12.文本：你的答案: now正确答案: now得分:4.00题目：13.文本：你的答案: regions正确答案: regions得分:4.00题目：14.文本：你的答案: software 正确答案: software 得分:4.00题目：15.文本：tragedies 正确答案: tragedies 得分:4.00以下是附加文档，不需要的朋友下载后删除，谢谢顶岗实习总结专题13篇第一篇:顶岗实习总结为了进一步巩固理论知识，将理论与实践有机地结合起来，按照学校的计划要求，本人进行了为期个月的顶岗实习。
新标准大学英语视听说教程(2)听力原文_Unit+2
Unit 2-Conversation 1Kate: Come in. Hey, Janet.Ja n et: Hi Kate, are you busy?Kate: Yes, I'm just doing an essay. But it's great to see you. So what's new?Janet: Well, nothing much.Kate: You look a bit fed up. What's bugging you?Janet: Well, I had a phone call from my parents and it made me feel homesick. It happens every time they call, and it gets me down.Kate: I'm sorry to hear that. I know how you feel. I love speaking to my mum and dad, but I always feel miserable after the call.Janet: My dad doesn't say much, and I want to speak to him, but I wish I knew what to say.Kate: Don't let it get to you. My dad doesn't say much on the phone either. I call, he answers the phone, and says, "Hi, I'll pass you to your mother." It's really irritating.Janet: But I miss him and my mother a lot, and I like to hear his voice.Kate: Just tell him what you're up to.Janet: Sometimes I feel as if I made a mistake leaving home and coming to Oxford. Sometimes I feel like a moody teenager.Kate: Try not to worry about it, Janet. It's normal to feel like that. I understand how you feel, but I bet everything will be fine next term. You'll get used to it. Hey, why don't you do what I do?Janet: What's that?Kate: When my dad calls, I ask him for more money! He usually says no, but at least I get to hear his voice!Janet: Maybe. I'm sorry to take up your time, Kate, but I must go now. Bye!Kate: Wait a minute ...!Unit 2-Conversation 2Kate: I think I may have upset Janet last night.Mark: What happened?Kate: She came to see me. I was busy doing an essay but I was really pleased to see her. She'd had a call fromhome, and said she was feeling homesick.Mark: Poor kid! It must be tough when you guys living so far away from home.Kate: I tried to make her laugh, told her not to worry about it, and that it was normal to feel miserable. Suddenlyshe looked miserable, and then she got up and said, "I must go now" and left my room. It was really sudden. I feltas if I'd said something wrong.Mark:Maybe she was just being polite. It was probably because she realized you were working and didn't want to disturb you.Kate: I just wonder if she found it difficult to talk about her feelings with me. Maybe I shouldn't have tried tomake her laugh? Perhaps she thought I wasn't taking her seriously.Mark: I wouldn't worry about it. Put yourself in her shoes. How would you feel if you were a student at college in China?Kate: I know. That's why I feel bad. If only she had stayed longer! I wish I could have helped her more.Janet: Hey, everyone!Mark: Hi Janet, you look cheerful!Janet: Yes, I've just got my essay back. I got an alpha minus! Kate: What an amazing grade! Well done.Mark: I'm really happy for you, Janet.Janet: I feel on top of the world!Unit 2-Outside viewSebastienHi. I'm Sebastien. I'm from Germany. Um, the idea of IQ of a measure of your brain power has been around for a while, but recently there's been this new idea of the EQ - your emotional quotient. And by now, it's actually almost being regarded as more important. If you look at it, businesses will... Well, they will prefer employing people with great EQ. Well, of course, IQ cannot be disregarded, but um, EQ does have its importance as well. Uh, I believe that, um,... I mean, people, most people will have, um, their basic means of communicating with other people. Most people are somewhat socially adept, and just like most people have, you know, a basic general knowledge. But then, what I think really is the difference between IQ and EQ, I mean, you can have a "brainiac", and they will be great at most things they do, but if you just can't get along with him, if you just can't communicate with him, I mean, you know, he's not really that useful.KimHi. This is Kim. I'm originally from Korea, and I was raised in California. And today, we are going to talk about the differences between IQ and EQ -IQ meaning your intelligence, EQ meaning your emotions. Now, in ... WhenI was, when I was a little, little boy in Korea, I had totake ... I think I'd taken like two or three IQ tests before the age often, which is when I moved to California. So, I guess we stress a lot of importance on intelligence, on having great IQ1 scores. But after I moved to the States, I learnt how to associate with people, and along the lines that this word EQ came up, you know, emotional, caring lout... It's basically how you deal with people, how you make people feel, and how people make you feel. t hink they're equally as, as important, but it seems that in the Eastern world they kind of stress on that a lot more back in the days. But Ithink again, you know, now that with Internet and people are communicating so much faster, there's a better mixtureof the two I link. There's a stress on EQ in Korea as well, and a stress on IQ in the State s. Thank you.TedHello. My name is Ted, and I'm from the United Statesof America. Today, I'm going to talk a little bit about IQ orEQ - which is most important, or which is more important. Now, for a long time when I was growing up, people said, "IQ. What's your IQ? Take an IQ test." But then EQ, your emotions, how you interact with people, that became very important. And I think they're ... that people might be onto something with that, because your EQ - how you deal with people, how you interact with people - is important. Now, a big part of this, in my opinion, is listening. I know I'm talking a lot right now, but if you want to get along well with people, you have to listen to them, so just take a minute, maybe shut your mouth for a minute, and listen to others, and then you can understand and communicate with them in a better way. So, part of EQ, I think, is listening - listening to others - and it can be more important than IQ.Unit 2-Listening inNews reportAccording to recent studies, the number one fear people have above everything else, including death, is of public speaking. People can become very anxious when they have to speak in front of an audience. The symptoms can range from slight nervousness with hands shaking or sweating to full-on panic: the heart beating very quickly, the body shaking, the inability to speak or move.The symptoms of fear of public speaking can begin before the event. People imagine that they will forget what they are going to say, or imagine that the audience will see how nervous they look and will think badly of them. The cause of their fear of public speaking is their belief that they will fail and be embarrassed.Researchers say that the fear of public speaking is associated with the fear of rejection. People who have to stand up in front of an audience believe that the audience will not like them or will not like what they say, and will reject or make fun of them.1 What is the news report mainly about?2 Why do people fear public speaking according to researchers?Passage 1Presenter We're fortunate to have as our guest today Dr Jenna Hudson, who has just written a book about how colours affect us in our surroundings, especially in the world of advertising. It's called Market Colours. Dr Hudson, which are the most common colours in advertising and marketing?Dr Hudson Well, of course, it depends what image the marketing team wish to project with their products. So for example, we often think of blue as a cold colour, but it also makes you feel peaceful, quiet, and it doesn't suggest strong emotions. So it's a favourite for banks and insurance companies, who wish to suggest the image that they are trustworthy. And for selling products, it's often used to suggest something is pure and fresh. Presenter What about red?Dr Hudson You can sell almost anything with red.It's a hot colour, which suggests a feeling of energy and even passion. It grabs your attention, and can make people buy almost anything. You often see red on magazine covers. But if you use it too much, it looks cheap and may make people tired. And orange has a similar effect to red, it's upbeat and happy, it suggests pleasant feelings and images. Most people react well to orange, and it's especially popular in advertising and on packaging for baked food.Presenter What about yellow, for instance?Dr Hudson Yellow is the colour of sunshine and it's a positive, happy colour, so it's used a lot in advertising. But it's also often used for warning signs, direction signs, and so on, where you have to read the message quickly and at a distance. Presenter What about less popular colours for advertising?Dr Hudson Surprisingly, green isn't used much in advertising except for garden products, It's friendly and restful. It can be cool and soothing, the colour of apples and mint, but it can also be quite strong and many people associate it with unpleasant ideas of decay or slimy creatures. Presenter But most colours are not primary colours, they're a combination.Dr Hudson Absolutely. So yellow-orange is common, and often used to give an impression of style and class, it looks like gold. But it's not often used in letters because it's not very strong. And yellow-green reminds people of feeling sick. Blue-green works well as a cool colour, suggesting freshness, and is sometimes used for toothpaste products, bathroom products, food and household cleaning products. It has many of the advantages of blue without the disadvantages of green. Presenter Fascinating. Thank you very much, Dr Hudson. Market Colours by Dr Jenna Hudson is on sale from next week, priced £15.99...Passage2Presenter What makes you embarrassed, Sally?Sally Oh, I'm easily embarrassed. If anybody notices me or looks at me, I get very embarrassed. When people sing me Happy Birthday on my birthday, I get very embarrassed. Presenter And what makes you upset?Sally When people are selfish, people who think only of themselves. And cruelty -I can't bear people who are cruel, especially to animals or children.Presenter Jake, what makes you depressed?Jake I hate it when it rains, and I don't like people who look down on me, who think they're superior to me without any reason.Presenter And what makes you angry?Jake When people don't behave properly in public, bad behaviour like dropping litter or people pushing each other on the bus or the train.Presenter Andrew, what makes you cheerful?Andrew I like to see everyone around me being happyand having a positive attitude towards the future, optimistic people.Presenter And what makes you jealous?Andrew Well, to be honest, I just never feel jealous. I can't see the point of it.Presenter Monica, what makes you proud?Monica I'm proud when I'm successful, especially in my work. Being recognized by my boss for what I can do makes me feel really proud. Oh, and my family. I'm very proud of them.Presenter And what makes you nervous?Monica Every time I teach a new class. Thenight before I'm very nervous. You don't know whatthe kids are going to be like and how they might behave, or if they're going to like you.Presenter Anything else?Monica Doing interviews like this.。
现代大学英语听力2Unit
Task 1News Item 1The United States central bank, the Federal Reserve, has raised interest rates for the third time this year. The Federal Reserve raised the overnight bank lending rate by 0.25 percent (one fourth of one percent) to 5.5 percent. It raised the discount rate also by 0.25 percent to 5 percent. The Federal Reserve said it had no plans to raise interest rates again any time soon. It said the increase today should reduce the danger of inflation.News Item 2The merce Department says the American economy has shrunk for the first time in eight years. The total value of goods and services produced in the United States fell by four tenth of one percent (0.4 percent) in the period of July through September. A recession is monly defined as at least six months where the economy shrinks.News Item 3A fall in the New York market had been widely predicted following Friday's better than expected US employment figures. US bonds from which the government funds long-term borrowing fell nearly two points on the news that more jobs had been created in March than had been expected. The Dow Jones Index was closed on Friday for the Easter holiday, so today was the first chance for the share market to react.News Item 4And we go straight to Wall Street where share prices closed higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up nearly 1 percent or 89 points at 10,205. Shares made up for some of the losses they incurred in the past week, thanks to what was interpreted as "signs the US inflation is under control".Task 2News Item 1China has launched a manned space flight, being the third country to do so 40 years after the Soviet Union and the United States. A single astronaut was on board the Shenzhou V Craft, which took off from the Gobi Desert. It's expected to go round the earth 14 times during a 24-hour period before landing in Inner Mongolia. President Hu Jintao watched the launch, a sign of the importance China attaches to its space programme. Francis Marguez reports from Beijing.Half an hour after the spacecraft blasted off, China's state television showed footage of the launch, the rocket climbing slowly into the clear blue sky. And many Chinese will feel their country has taken a proud step towards modernity.News Item 2China's first man in space has returned to Earth. Reports say Chinese officials declared the space flight a success. Astronaut Yang Liwei is also reported to be in good health. On Tuesday, China became only the third nation to send a person into orbit. Astronaut Yang and his spacecraft landed in China's Inner Mongolia early Thursday. He had orbited the earth 14 times in about 20 hours. The United States and Russia praised China for the launch. Russia and the United States were the first two nations to send people into space.Task 3Negotiators have agreed to the wording of a proposed international treaty on tobacco control. Delegates from more than 170 countries approved the final wording earlier this month in Switzerland. This came after four years of negotiations. The proposed treaty is called the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. It will be presented in May at the yearly meeting of the World Health Organization, a UN agency. The final version approved there will also require individual approval by WHO members. Once 40 nations have approved it, the treaty will go into effect in those countries.Member states cannot make any amendments once the WHO approves a final version of the treaty. They must either accept or reject the agreement as it is written. The proposed Framework Convention on Tobacco Control is part of the efforts to reduce deaths and diseases from smoking.The WHO estimates that almost five million people die each year from lung cancer and other tobacco-related diseases. That number could rise to ten million a year by 2020. Developing nations are the biggest growth areas for tobacco-related diseases. These nations are calling for the strongest laws possible to control tobacco. The treaty would ban advertising and other marketing campaigns for tobacco products, where doing so would not violate a country's constitution. It also calls for high tobacco taxes. It would even require panies to make public all the substances they use to make cigarettes.In addition, tobacco panies would have to place health warnings on at least thirty percent of their products. These warnings could not include information that might lead people to believe that some cigarettes are less harmful than others. In addition, governments would have to support treatment programs to help people stop smoking. And, there would have to be education campaigns to get people not to start. The proposed treaty also calls for measures to protect non-smokers from secondhand smoke, that is, smoke from other people's tobacco.Task 4Thank you. And thank you for asking me to share in your weekly address to the American people.Britain and America have so much in mon: language, values, belief in family and munity, in a real sense of national pride. We share many problems, too. And it has been clear from our discussions thatwe are agreed, in general terms, about some of the solutions.You took the tough decisions needed for long-term economic stability. We are doing so. You have focused on education, welfare reform, a new approach to crime. So are we. Together, we are breaking down boundaries of left and right and creating a new politics of the radical centre.Task 5Each year, the Nobel mittee in Oslo, Norway announces the winners of its famous Nobel Prizes. Most winners of the Nobel Peace Prize have been men. Only ten percent have been women since the prize was first presented in 1901.Now the United Nations Development Fund for Women and the human rights group International Alert have presented a new award to honor women peacemakers. It is called the Millennium Peace Prize for Women. Officials will present the award every three years. The award recognizes women's actions in building peace, protecting women's human rights and supporting munity life during and after war.Experts say women are usually not as involved in the peace process as men are. However, their work to reestablish normal munity life after peace has been reached is very important. Because of this, International Alert says women also need to be recognized as leaders in peace building.Earlier this month, six women and organizations received the Millennium Peace Prize for Women. One of the winners is the Colombian group "Ruta Pacifica de las Mujeres", or Women's Road to Peace. This group has organized protests against the violence between rebel groups and the Colombian government.The group "Leitana Nehan Women's Development Agency" also won the peace prize. It helped in the peace process between the military and rebel forces in Papua New Guinea. Another winner is the group "Women in Black". It is an international organization that organizes protests against violence, aggression and war.Flora Brovina also received the peace prize. She organized the "League of Albanian Women of Kosovo". Doctor Brovina has taught emergency medical skills to people in Kosovo.Asma Jahangir and Hina Jilani are also peace prize winners. They worked to support human rights and women's rights in Pakistan. And the leader of the women's movement in Rwanda also won the Millennium Peace Prize, after her death. Veneranda Nzambazamariya helped rebuild Rwanda after the mass killings in 1994. She died in a plane crash last year.Task 6News Item 1Brazil's new Health Minister Hosein Selar has sacked two senior health officials in Rio de Janeiro amid growing concern about the epidemic of dengue fever. More than 80,000 people in southeast Brazil have caught the mosquito-born disease which causes severe headaches, fever and vomiting. In some cases, it can be fatal. Our Brazil correspondent Steven Switch reports that President Fernando Henrique Cardoso regards the issue of health care as his government's biggest political weakness.News Item 2In agriculture news. The European Union has banned all imports of animal products from the Netherlands. The ban was ordered after the Dutch government confirmed four cases of foot-and-mouth disease there. Dutch officials have had all infected animals destroyed. Until now, only Britain and France have been affected by the animal disease. Also, in the American State of Vermont, officials seized some sheep suspected of having mad cow disease. More than 230 sheep were taken from a farm. The animals will be destroyed and tested for the disease.Task 7Announcer: ... in Garderers' Question Time at 2 o'clock. And now over to Gordon Chartwell in the newsroom.Newsreader: Here is the news, read by Gordon Chartwell. The cruise liner, Princess of Wales , which ran aground last night off the island of St. Catherine in the Caribbean, is reported to be sinking. Here's a report from our correspondent in Jamaica, Graham Smith.Graham Smith: A weak radio signal was received here in Kingston a few hours ago from the radio operator on the 28,000-ton luxury cruise ship, the Princess of Wales. According to this message, the ship is taking in water and is starting to sink. All the passengers have been ordered into the lifeboats and told to make for the nearby island of St. Catherine, the coast of which is some 20 miles from the scene of the accident. In normal circumstances this would be an easy 3-hour trip, but with Hurricane Zelda approaching fast and blowing away from the island, it's feared that some boats may not make it in time to the safety of the island. Once on the island, it would be possible for passengers and crew to shelter from the wind and await rescue. The Royal Navy frigate Steadfast is heading for St. Catherine at full speed but it may take her up to 24 hours to get there. So things look pretty grim for the 700 passengers and 420 crew at the moment. This is Graham Smith in Kingston, Jamaica. Newsreader: As soon as we have any further news we will interrupt our programmes to bring it to you. And now the rest of the news. In Liverpool today the Prime Minister said in a speech...Part TwoAnnouncer: We interrupt this programme to take you over to the newsroom for a newsflash. Newsreader: This is Gordon Chartwell in the newsroom with a further report from our correspondent Graham Smith in Jamaica about the stranded liner, Princess of Wales.Graham Smith: A further signal has been picked up from the Princess of Wales within the past few minutes. According to this, the ship is now out of danger. Apparently the damage to the liner is not as serious as was originally thought and she is still pletely seaworthy and out of danger. However, before this was realized, 5 of the lifeboats had been launched and about 200 passengers and crew had made their way to the island of St. Catherine where they are reported to be safe. For the time being they are likely to remain on the island. The remaining 920 people are still on board the liner and in no danger. Although Hurricane Zelda has reached the island, the wind seems to have blown itself out tosome extent and although there are heavy seas, there is no danger for a ship of the size of the Princess of Wales. The ship is now clear of the rocks. The passengers and crew sheltering on the island will be brought off by the Royal Navy frigate Steadfast, which is now close to the area. Apart from a few minor injuries there are no casualties. This is Graham Smith returning you to the studio. Newsreader: There will be a further report in our main news at one o'clock. And now back to Down Your Way...Task 8News Item 1The European Union has officially approved the Kyoto Treaty on climate change. Officials from all 15 EU states attended a ceremony Friday at the United Nations in New York. However, the treaty still needs the approval of more countries to e into effect. The treaty limits the release by industrial countries of gases blamed for trapping heat in the atmosphere. The United States was one of the first countries to sign the Kyoto Treaty, but has since withdrawn. President Bush says the treaty could harm the American economy.News Item 2Wele to BBC World News, I'm Nick Gowing. Environment ministers from 180 countries will start trying to rescue the Kyoto Treaty on global warming shortly. They join their officials who have been meeting all week in the German city of Bonn. The 1997 Kyoto agreement mits industrialized countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The protocol was undermined in a major way in March when US President George W. Bush said it would weaken America's economy.It's Beethoven who dominates the town square here and it's unlikely that he'll have to give up his place to a monument celebrating a conference which halted global warming. Ministers from over 180 countries have already agreed to global cuts in emissions of greenhouse gases 5 percent below the 1990 levels. But here they must decide how this will be achieved. Since George Bush pulled out of the deal, the argument is between Japan and Europe. The Japanese want flexible rules allowing them to plant more trees in place of steep cuts in pollution and weaker penalties for missing targets. Europe doesn't like it but really wants a deal.News Item 3A major international conference on climate change is to open in Moscow shortly with Russia ing under renewed pressure to sign the Kyoto Protocol. That's the agreement to limit the industrial pollutants that are believed to contribute to global warming. The Kyoto Protocol of 1997 can only e into force when 55 percent of countries have signed up to it. With United States refusing to sign, ratification by Russia is crucial to the treaty's success. From Moscow our environment correspondent Tim Hersch reports.President Putin himself called this conference in his own capital to discuss the latest signs of climatechange and it had been thought he might use the opportunity to announce that his government was finally prepared to sign up to Kyoto, but ments from senior Kremlin officials have played down expectations, saying Russia wanted firm guarantees of foreign investment in clean technology before pressing ahead with ratification. The European Union and UN bodies have been putting pressure on Mr. Putin to end the delays so that international action against global warming could finally start six years after the Kyoto agreement was signed.Task 9The United Nations General Assembly will hold a special session on children beginning September 19th. The meeting will bring together government leaders, child activists, non-governmental organizations and many young people. The three-day gathering will give officials a valuable chance to change how the world thinks about children.Eleven years ago, the UN held a similar meeting called the "World Summit for Children". During that conference, seventy-one heads of state and government signed a treaty aimed at improving the lives of children around the world. Efforts to reach the goals established in that treaty have made the rights of children an important issue.The UN agency for children, UNICEF, is supporting the special session. Officials are expected to produce a plan of action to guarantee that three important goals are reached. The goals are the best possible start in life for all children, a good education for all children and the chance for all children to bee an important part of their munities. The session will also examine progress made since the 1990 World Summit for Children.Former South African President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela is working toward these goals. He is joined by his wife Graca Machel who is an activist for children. They are calling on munity, business and government leaders to form an international movement aimed at improving the world for young people.The movement is hoping to build international support for a public campaign to help children. Several world leaders have joined the movement. Movie stars, professional sports teams, and the creators of children's television programs and books also have joined the movement.The group's public campaign lists ten ways to improve the lives of young people. These include educating children, protecting them from war and fighting the disease AIDS. UNICEF officials say the goal of the movement is for people around the world to get involved, take action and work for change. They say that for every child who es into the world, the hopes and dreams of the human race are reborn.Task 10The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization says hunger kills millions of people each year—especially children. The UN organization says millions more people will die unless more money is invested to fight against hunger.This is based on the results of a new UN study called "The State of Food Insecurity in the World, 2002". It found that more than nine million people die each year from hunger. Six million of them are children younger than age five. Researchers also found that the number of starving people is growing in some parts of the world.The report says that about eight hundred and forty million people around the world are not getting enough food to eat. Ninety-five percent of these people are in developing countries.。
研究生英语听说教程答案unit 2
Postgraduate English Listening and Speaking (3rd Edition)Unit 2:Part 1Section A Sharing Good and Bad Times Conversation 1Man 1: I can’s believe it! I got an A on my science test!Man 2: Congratulations! That’s great! Man 1: Thanks. I’m so happy! I really worked hard for that A.Man 2: I know you did. You deserve it. Conversation 2Woman 1: I have the most wonderful news!Woman 2: What happened?Woman 1: My sister finally had a baby girl. It’s great, because she has three boys!Woman 2: How wonderful!Conversation 3Man 1 : You’ll never believe this!Man 2: What happened?Man 1: I won ten dollars in the school raffle! How about that!Man 2: Boy, are you lucky! Conversation 4Woman 1: I’m so upset.Woman 2: Wht’s wrong? You really look worried.Woman 1: My dog was hit by a car. Woman 2: That’s terrible! Is he okay? Woman 1: I don’t know. He’s at thevet’s.Woman 2: I hope he’ll be all right. Woman 1: Thank you. So do I. Conversation 5Man 1: I’m so worried. I haven’t heard from my family in three months.Man 2: How often do they usuallywrite?Man 1: Oh, at least once a month. Either my mother or my father writes. Man 2: The mail is really slow sometimes. I’m sure you’ll hear from them soon.Man 1: I hope so.Man 2: You know the saying, “No news is good news.”If something were wrong, they’d have contacted you. Man1: Maybe you’re right. Thanks, Adam.Section BConversation 1A: Hello?B: Hi, Laurie. This is Sue.A: Oh, hi! How are you?B: Fine, thanks. Listen, I’m afraid I can’t really talk right now. I’m on my way to an interview. I just wanted to ask if you and Jim can come to dinnernext Friday night at our place. About 7:00?Conversation 2A: Hey, Yoshi. How ya doing,?B: Hi, Bod. OK, thanks. What’s new? A: Not much. I’ll be glad when final exams are over.B: Yeah. Me too. In fact, I’ve got one in about five minutes.A: Well, good luck. Say, why don’t we get together and go to a game or something some day, huh?B: Yeah. Sounds great. I’ll give you a call.Conversation 3W: Well, it’s been nice talking with you.M: Yeah. I’m glad we finally got a chance to meet. Let’s get together sometime.W: Yeah. Good idea.M: I’ll call you, OK?Conversation 4W: Well, it’s been nice talking with you.M: Yeah, I’m glad we finally got a chance to meet. Say, I know this is short notice, but if you’re not busy tomorrow night, would you like to go to a movie?Section CIn general, it’s polite to say “Congratulations!”when a person has accomplished something. Examples of these kinds of occasions include graduation, job promotion, the birth of a child, and the purchase of a home. When congratulations are in order, it si sometimes also appropriate to give a gifr, especially when invited to abirthday, graduation, wedding, or anniversary party.An invitation may say RSVP on the bottom, an abbreviation that refers to a French expression meaning “respond, please”. If the invitation says, “RSVP regreats only,”respond by mail or by phone only if you cannot come.Equal attention must be given to good manners on sad occasions. If a coworker, classmate, or neighbor experiences a death in the family, it is appropriate to express sympathy. In doing so, the words Die or death should be avoided. It is best to simply say, “ I was so sorry to hear about your loss.”It’s also customary to send a sympathy card, but if you don’t know the mourner’s religion, be sure to select a card without religious symbols. Most customs regarding mourning relate to the family’s religion and vary from onegroup to another, so don’t send flowers or food unless you know it’s appropriate.The simple wrods “I’m sorry”display good manners in a great many difficult social situations. “I’m sorry”has two main uses: (1) to express sympathy to someone who has had a bad experience;(2) to express regret for bothering someone or causing a problem. Other expressions of apology are “Excuse me” and “Pardon me”. Use one of these expressions when you are trying to get out of a crowded elevator or stopping a stranger to ask directions.Question 1:According to the talk, on what occasions is it especially appropriate to give a gift?Question 2:When you receive an invitation which says RSVP, what are you expected to do?Question 3: Which of the followingbehaviors is appropriate for you when you hear your friend experiences a death?Exercise 2Question 1: What is appropriate to say when someone tells you a piece of good news?Question 2: What is appropriate to say to someone who has had a bad experience?Question 3: What is polite to say when you stop someone to ask for a favor? Part III Listening Comprehension Test 1.M: Would you care for a biscuit?W: Not just at the moment, thank you. I’d rather have another piece of cake if I may.Q: What does the woman want now?2.W: How annoying! I can’t figureout a solution to this problem. Can you help me?M:Well, I’m afraid I can’t at the moment.Q: What does the man mean?3.W: What can I do for you,gentleman? Maybe you like this suit, because the color matches your skin and it is the latest fashion.M:Yes, it’s really a good suit and it’s of good color. But I just walk around and watch. Thank you just the same.Q: What did the man accept?4.W: Your garden is too dry, and itneeds water. Let me give you a hand to water the flower first.M: The garden is dry and I’m drier, would you fetch me some waterplease?Q: What did the man offer?5.M: The room istoo stuffy, let meturn on the ventilator for you and air the room.W:Yes, it’s too smoky here and I can hardly breathe.Q: If the woman accepts the man’s offer, what will the man do?6.M: What’s the matter?W: I have heard some strange engine noise when I’m driving 30 miles per hour.M: Why don’t you call the Car Talk program provided by the radio station? They can help you.Q: What is Car Talk about according to this conversation?7.W: The bus is so crowded, jammedlike sardines. Oh, my God!M: But can I offer you my seat? I’m getting off here.Q: What do we learn form this conversation?8.W: Let me get you some soft drinks,what would you like to have, Coca-Cola or soda?M:It makes no difference actually, but I’d like to have the latter if you don’t mind.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?9.M: There will be a cold spelltomorrow. The news was too bad. It spoils all our holiday plan.W:Just cheer up! We might as well do something to make it up by touring the downtown part.Q: What did the woman suggest?10.M: May I help you madam? Theskirt matches your blouse all right.And it’s surely better than the mini one.W: But I tried it on a moment ago, and I didn’t like it very much.Q: What did the man suggest the woman do?。
《现代大学英语听力2》听力原文及题目答案Unit2
《现代大学英语听力2》听力原文及题目答案Unit 2Unit 2Task 1【答案】1) b 2) a 3) d【原文】Texas was the biggest state before Alaska became the forty-ninth state in 1959. One good way to understand the size of Texas is to learn about its weather. Different parts of the state have very different kinds of weather.Laredo is one of the hottest cities in the United States in summer. The best time to visit Laredo is in winter, when it is pleasantly warm.Amarillo gets very cold in winter. Sometimes there is more snow in Amarillo than in New York, which is a northern city. Summers are better, but sometimes it gets quite hot. The best time to visit Amarillo is in the autumn when it is cool.If anyone asks you about the weather in Texas, ask him, “What part of Texas do you mean？”Task 2【答案】A.1)T 2) F 3) FB.1) d 2) c 3) cC.climate, reputation, extraordinary, unreliable, dry, wet, clear, dull, hot, cold, bad, mild【原文】Our friend, Nick, whose English gets better and better, declared solemnly the other day that he thought that the British climate was wonderful, but the British weather was terrible. He went on to explain by pointing out that the British climate was a temperate one. This meant, he said, "that you could always be certain that the weather would never be extreme — at any rate not for any length of time — never very hot and never very cold." He quite rightly pointed out that the rainfall in Britain, according to the statistics, was not very heavy. "Why then," he asked, "has the British climate such a bad reputation?" He answered by saying it was because of the extraordinary, unreliable weather. There was no part of the year at which you could be certain that the weather would be dry or wet, clear or dull, hot or cold. A bad day in July could be as cold as a mild day in January. Indeed you could feel cold at almost any time of the year. Nick blamed drafty British houses for this, but agreed you could also blame the small amount of sunshine and a great amount of dampness. He advised every student coming to Britain to bring an umbrella and to understand the meaning of that splendid word "drizzle".Task 3【答案】I.the country; Trees, grass, lakes and steamsII.A.1. concrete, iron, steel2. take in the heat during the day and throw off heat into the air at nightB. Warmer winters, car engines; electrical applianceⅢ.A. air pollution may stop sunlight from reaching the earthB.1. Ice near the North and South poles to melt2. to be slowly flooded and people living in these cities to move to higher land【原文】Cities change the climate around you. In the country, there are trees, grass, lakes, and streams. In hot weather, the trees and grass cool the area around them. Lakes and rivers also cool the area around them.But cities are not cooled in these natural ways. Cities are built of asphalt, concrete, iron, and steel. There are few trees and usually not much grass. Rain falls onto the streets and into the sewers.When the summer sun shines, streets and buildings take in the heat; after the sun sets, the streets and buildings throw off heat into the street. Once the sun sets, the countryside cools off, but a city may stay hot all night.Cities are hotter than the countryside in winter, too. Standing near a car with its motor running, winter or summer, you will feel the heat thrown off by the engine. The heat comes from the gasoline burned by the engine. This heat warms the air and the ground around the car. Thousands of running cars are almost like thousands of small fires burning.Carefully put your hand near a light bulb or television set. As you can see, electricity creates a lot of heat. This heat from electricity warms the house and the outside air.The heat given off by cities can affect the climate. Some experts even believe that cities can change the climate of the whole world. They think that air pollution may stop sunlight from reaching the earth. If less sunshine reaches the earth, the earth may become cooler.Still other experts think the world will get warmer. If the world did get warmer, great changes would occur. Ice near the North and South poles would melt. This would make the oceans rise. Cities near oceans — like Los Angeles, Boston, and Miami — would slowly be flooded. People living in these cities would have to move to higher land.Task 4【答案】A.1) b 2) cB. night, delight; morning, warning; gray, way, red, headC.1) F 2) T 3) F【原文】A red sky at either dusk or dawn is one of the spectacular and beautiful weather predictors we have in nature. By closely observing this phenomenon, you can achieve short-range accuracy of the weather as good as, or better than your local weatherman. In the Bible, Jesus in Matthew 16, 2-3 is quoted as saying, “When it is evening, it will be fair weather: for the sky is red. And in the morning it will be foul weather today: for the sky is red” when speaking to the Pharisees. An old English weather proverb based on this passage is:Red sky at night, sailors delight.Red sky at morning, sailors take warning.OrEvening red and morning gray,Sends the traveler on his way.Evening gray, morning red,Brings the rain down on his head.At dusk, a red sky indicates that dry weather is on the way. This is due to the sun shining through dust particles being pushed ahead of a high pressure system bringing in dry air. A red sky in the morning is due to the sun again shining through dust. In this case however, the dust is being pushed on by an approaching low reassure system bringing in moisture. Don't confuse a red sky in the morning with a red sun in the morning. If the sun itself is red and the sky is a normal color, the day will be fair.Task 5【答案】1) c 2) b 3) d 4) c 5) c【原文】Mark: I am an avid fly fisherman and frequently find myself on the river in a raft during lightning storms. We always have a debate at these times on where weare safest — pulling into shore or staying on the water. Since I have heard oneis safe in a car when lightning strikes I wonder if the raft floating on the wateris insulated, and therefore the safest place to be.Meteorologist A: We spoke with some scientists about your question, and they all agreed that under no circumstances should you remain on the water during a lightningstorm. If your raft is made of rubber, you might feel that you're .well insulated,but don't kid yourself. Typical lightning flashes travel 10 to 15 kilometers andcan deliver as much as 100,000 amps of current. In comparison, a toaster usesabout 10 amps of current. If lightning strikes the water near you, it will have notrouble traveling through a few extra centimeters of rubber.Meteorologist B: So, if you're on the water and a thunderstorm approaches, get to the shore and seek shelter on land. Try a building or car. If neither is available, look for a cave,cliff, wall, or a group of trees. Never take shelter under an isolated tree-it's also agood target for lightning.Task 6【答案】A.1) F 2) T 3) F 4) T 5) F 6) TB.Incredible, one minute, one kilometer, destroyed, lifted up, carried away, killed, injured【原文】Every spring and summer many inland areas are hit by tornados. A tornado is a kind of storm. It's a revolving, funnel-shaped column of air that moves through the sky at very high speeds. A tornado looks like a huge, black ice cream cone whirling through the sky. The speed of a tornado is very fast-it is believed to be between 200 and 700 kilometers per hour.Tornados form under very special weather conditions, and these special weather conditions occur most often in inland areas, such as the central United States. A tornado forms when a layer of warm, dry air is on top of a layer of cooler, moist air. This combination of dry, warm air above wet, cool air creates a condition that causes the lower layer of air to lift up. As the lower air rises, both layers of air begin to rotate, to turn around and around. The air begins to rotate faster and faster because of centrifugal force. The tornado has a center called an “eye” and the air rotates quickly around this eye.As the air begins to rotate faster and faster, the tornado cloud begins to grow downward; that is, it begins to form a funnel or cone, and this cone goes down toward the ground.The cone of air is dark because it develops from a dark rain cloud. As the cloud gets longer, as the cloud gets closer to the ground, it begins to pull up dirt from the ground. Then the funnel of rotating air becomes very dark because of the dirt in it. As the tornado funnel gets longer, it begins to drag along the ground.When the tornado touches the ground, it does incredible damage. It usually touches the ground for only about one minute, and it usually travels along the ground for only about one kilometer, but during that one minute, buildings are destroyed, trees are lifted up out of the ground, small objects are carried away, and sometimes people are injured or killed.Task 7【答案】A.1) b 2) a 3) bB.1) It has been nice weather during the day, but it is going to change at night.2) Fine weather in southern Europe and not so nice in northern EuropeFor todaySoutheast England---26 degrees Celsius by mid-afternoonSouthern Scotland---Maximum temperatures of around 21 degreesBrighton---15 hours of lovely sunshineMidlands---23 degrees Celsius by early afternoonNorthwest of Scotland---Light showers around middayFor the weekendSpain---34 degrees CelsiusGreece---32 degrees CelsiusFrance---Cloudy with rain, maximum temperatures of 22 degreesNorthern Ireland---Heavy rain, 17 degrees CelsiusMost of England---Cloudy but mainly dry with sunny periods, 23 degrees Celsius【原文】Radio Announcer: You’re listening to Radio Metro. It’s two minutes to nine, and time for the latest weather for cast from Dan Francis at the London Weather Centre.Francis: Hello. It's been another warm and fine day for most of us. Temperatures in southeast England reached 26 degrees Celsius by mid-afternoon, and Brighton had 15 hours of lovely sunshine. Further north it was a little cooler with maximum temperatures of around 21 degrees in southern Scotland, and in the far northwest of Scotland there were some light showers around midday. But the rest of the country, as I said, has been warm and dry with temperatures in theMidlands reaching 23 degrees Celsius by early afternoon though it was a little cooler along the west coast and in Northern Ireland. But already the weather is beginning to change, I'm afraid, and during the night showers will slowly move in from the Atlantic to reach south-west England and the southern coast of Wales by early morning.The rest of the country will have a very mild, dry night with minimum temperatures no lower than 15 degrees in the south, a little cooler — 11degrees or so — in the north. Any remaining showers in northwest Scotland will pass quickly to leave a mild, dry night there too.And now the outlook for Friday and the weekend. Well, southern Europe will, once again, get the best of the weekend weather, and if your holiday starts this weekend, then southern Spain is the place to go, with temperatures of 34 degrees along the Mediterranean coast. At the eastern end of the Med, too, you can expect uninterrupted sunshine and temperatures of up to 32 degrees Celsius in Greece and southeast Italy, but further north the weather's not so settled. Much of France, Belgium and the Netherlands will be cloudy with occasional rain, and maximum temperatures will be around 22 degrees — very disappointing for this time of the year.Scotland and Northern Ireland will have heavy rain for much of the weekend and temperatures will drop to a cool 17 degrees. Across most of England the weather will be cloudy but mainly dry with sunny periods. And when the sun does come out, temperatures could rise to a maximum of 23 degrees.Task 8【原文】As the air pressure around you either rises or falls, many changes in nature occur. Most of these are very obvious changes while others are of a more subtle nature.Mountains and other far away objects will appear to be much closer and more sharply focused as wet weather approaches and the air pressure drops. The dust particles in the air begin to settle to the ground and the air clears, allowing you to see more details of faraway objects. As a high pressure front approaches and the air becomes “thicker,” more dust particles become suspended in air and things take on their normal somewhat hazy appearance.“Sharp horns on the moon threaten bad weather.” This and a bright, clear moon are good indicators that wet weather is on the way. As the air clears of dust particles ahead of a low pressuresystem, the moon appears to come closer and be more sharply focused due to the lack of dust.Sound also becomes sharper and more focused prior to stormy weather. Instead of traveling upward and outward into the atmosphere sound waves are bent back to the earth and their range extended. Bird calls sound sharper, and, at my house, we can hear the blowing of the train horn as it rumbles through the valley below.If you find yourself out in a marsh or swamp and the air really seems to stink more than normal, expect rainy weather. This happens when the pressure drops and the methane trapped on the bottom of the swamp is released in greater quantities. In reverse, as fair weather approaches and the pressure rises, things won't smell quite so strong.Birds and bats have a tendency to fly much lower to the ground right before a rain due to the “thinning” of the air. They prefer to fly where the air is the most dense and they can get greater lift with their wings. With high pressure and dry air, the atmosphere becomes denser and they can easily fly at higher altitudes.Smoke rising straight into the air means fair weather and smoke hanging low means rain is on the way. This is pretty much the same as with the birds and methane in the swamp. When high pressure approaches, smoke will rise whereas with low pressure it can't rise and tends to lay low.Remember a grandparent talking about how their corns, bunions, or joints ached right before a rain? Again, this is due to the decreasing atmospheric pressure allowing the gas in our bodies to expand.Task 9【答案】A. Statements 3, 6, 7 are true.B.f—c—a—d—b—eC.1) F 2) T 3) F 4) FD.1) d 2) b【原文】It was 1974. Richard Nixon was still president. Kidnapped heiress Patty Hearst was still missing. In Xenia, a pretty spot of 25,000 people amid fields of soybeans and corn, American Graffiti was held over at the Cinema. The Xenia Hotel offered a chicken and dumpling dinner for $2.25, but everyone flocked to the A&W drive-in for burgers and root beer floats. That's where five of the bodies were found after the storm.In all, 33 people died in Xenia's tornado, the deadliest of 148 storms that raged through 13 states during the infamous "Super Outbreak'' of tornadoes April 3 to 4, 1974. In 16 hours and 10 minutes, 330 people were killed and nearly 5,550 were injured from Illinois to Georgia.Though the Xenia death toll has been matched by other killer storms, the degree of devastation makes the city's tornado among U.S. history's most destructive. The storm still is studied in colleges by aspiring meteorologists, a textbook case of a rare Category F-5, the most intense of tornadoes.On that fateful day, I was a young boy of 8 years old. We lived in the Arrowhead Subdivision. That afternoon I was around the corner playing with some neighbor kids. I thought I could hear my father calling me, so I ran back to the house. Thinking back now, there is no way I would havebeen able to hear him. I was too far away for a voice to have traveled in the afternoon noise. Besides, Dad had a very bad case of tonsillitis that day. Like I was saying, I went back home and got through the door just in time to answer the ringing phone. On the other end of the phone was my Mother. Mom was working. She told me she heard a bad storm was on the way. She told me to make sure the garage door was shut and to stay inside. After I hung up the phone, I settled down to watch The Dennis Show. To this day I can vividly remember the electricity going out. I looked out the large window in the living room and didn't have a clue as to what I was looking at.Dad was asleep on the couch, so I woke him up to look. Dad looked and said to get into the bathroom. We sat on the floor. Dad had his back to the door and his feet pushing against the wall opposite the door. I remember that as soon as we sat down, the windows broke. Glass blew under the door, and the sound was tremendous. I know it really didn’t take too long for the tornado to go past, but I do remember the conversation we had in the process. I could feel the cool air rushing under the floor through the crawlspace vents. I asked if we were flying. He said he wasn't sure, but he didn't think we were. He said the house was tearing apart. I asked him how he knew. He said he just knew it was.When things calmed down, we opened the door. The odd feeling I had, looking up the street from inside what once was my hallway, is still with me today.I think back often to that day. I think back and wonder what would have happened if my Dad hadn't been sick that day. Like a lot of kids, I stayed home by myself after school back then. I seriously doubt I would be able to tell you my story, if I had been alone that day. I still live in Xenia and wouldn’t trade this town for any other.Task 10【原文】Undoubtedly, Tibet is one of the harshest places for human existence. It is cool in summer but freezing cold in winter. In Lhasa, the mildest city temperature may exceed 29C in summer while plummeting to -16C in winter! Sun radiation is extremely strong in Tibet. The sunlight in Lhasa is so intense that the city is called Sunlight City. The thin air can neither block off nor retain heat so that the temperature extremes can be met in daytime and the same night respectively in Tibet. However it is not impossible to visit the holy snow land. April to October is the best time to visit Tibet, out of the coldest months, which are from December to February usually. The average temperature in north Tibet is subzero and winter arrives in October until the following May or June. July and August are the best time to visit the area, enjoying warm temperature, intense sunshine, beautiful scenery and festive events. May, June and September is the tourist season in east Tibet. In winter, roads are all blocked by heavy snow. Landslides and rock falls frequently occur, which will make travel difficult.。
山东大学研究生补充听力
山东大学研究生补充听力全卷模式分大题显示全卷总分100.0分201313022得分是：100.0分答卷时间:5分钟1.Passage One Blank Filling: Listen to the passage, and fill in the blanks with the missing information.The mainland stock market _____1. ____ sharply yesterday.The Shanghai Composite Index slid 2.93 percent to ______2. ______ points in hectic trade.Data last week showed new yuan lending _____3. ____ to a record 1.62 trillion yuan in January.The banking _____4. _____ is investing the jump in ______5.___ bill financing.题目：1.文本：Stocks Slide 2.9% on Loan Probe JittersThe mainland stock market fell sharply yesterday, with realestate shares leading the drop, as reports that the banking regulator was investigating a jump in companies' bill financing made investors nervous.The Shanghai Composite Index slid 2.93 percent to 2319.441 points in hectic trade. It had risen 2.96 percent to a five-month high on Monday, bringing its gains this year to 31 percent.Turnover in Shanghai A shares remained very heavy at 168.8 billion yuan, though it was down from 177.5 billion yuan on Monday, when full-day turnover neared levels last seen during the stock market bubble of 2007.Data last week showed new yuan lending soared to a record 1.62 trillion yuan in January. The news accelerated the stock market’s uptrend by fuelling hopes that economic growth might soon start to recover.But 39 percent of the new loans were in the form of short-term discounted bill financing, up from an average 13 percent in 2008. Some analysts believe much of the money raised via bill financing went to chase short-term profits in the stock market, rather than into long-term investment in companies' operations as authorities hope.The banking regulator is investigating the jump in discounted bill financing, fearing it could create excessive risks, China Business News reported on Monday.Vanke, China's biggest listed property developer, tumbled 5.05 percent to 8.08 yuan amid concern that authorities could become less willing to cut interest rates further if they felt that the discounted bill and stock markets were overheating.Hong Kong shares slid 3.8 percent yesterday, its biggest percentage drop in more than five weeks, after the Shanghai bourse broke its long-running rally.Worries about slowing corporate earnings and likely capital raising weighed on shares across the board, with four stocks in the red for every one in the black.The benchmark Hang Seng Index ended 510.48 points lower at 12945.40 with investors fretting over a likely weak start on Wall Street later.你的答案:fell正确答案:fell得分:12.50题目：2.文本：你的答案:2319.441正确答案:2319.441得分:12.50题目：3.文本：你的答案:soared正确答案:soared得分:12.50题目：4.文本：你的答案:regulator正确答案:regulator得分:12.50题目：5.文本：你的答案:discounted正确答案:discounted得分:12.502.Passage Two Blank Filling: Listen to the passage, and fill in the blanks with the missing information.题目：1.Not on ________ payment, a whole house for a grand.文本：How about a House for a Thousand Bucks?How about a house for a thousand bucks? Not on monthly payment, a whole house for a grand. It may sound unbelievable,but it's happening in some cities due to the explosion in foreclosures. Now they may not be pretty or in the best part of town, but some sellers just want them off their books.Take this one in Detroit, a three-bed, one-bath bungalow with about a thousand square feet, of course, it needs a total renovation inside but the exterior, well, it's in fairly good shape, the price tag, that looks even better, it's just 500 bucks. Or this home in Cleveland, a four-bed, one-and-a half bath selling for 1900 bucks. For the same amount you could get this house in Birmingham, Alabama. It's had major fire damage but it's located on a public road and sits on about a third of an acre.To be sure, you will have to put more than a thousand bucks into these homes to bring them up to code. But four walls and a roof for about a grand, that may make a lot of sense to folks these days. But as always, be careful at what you buy.你的答案:monthly正确答案:monthly得分:12.50题目：2.For the same ______ you could get this house in Birmingham, Alabama.文本：你的答案:amount正确答案:amount得分:12.50题目：3.T o be sure, you will have to put more than a thousand bucks into these homes to bring them up to _______.文本：你的答案:code正确答案:code得分:12.50。
新闻英语视听说(Unit 2) 听力文本与练习答案
Job Hunting1Task One: Graduates Feel Market SqueezeAccording to the job fairs we’ve just seen and also recent surveys show the hiring prospectsare bleak for this year’s college graduates. In China’s financial hub—Shanghai, and the country’s export base—Guangdong province, most students are still waiting for job offers. As Wang Xiqing reports.Seven out of ten here still haven’t found a job, and most of them are desperate.On average, these students in Shanghai have sent out thirty to fifty applications each. And in extreme cases, some have posted copies of their resumes six hundred times.Surveys show students’ minimum salary expectations are between two to three thousand yuan a month. Foreign or multi-national companies top the list in applications, while small private companies are the least favored, because of fears they could go bust the next day.Many students say they’re willing to work as interns in the hope that excellent performance during their probation period（实习期，试用期）might win them a contract. However, only a very small proportion of companies are actually willing to take on interns. And even if they do, that often means low-value positions like answering phone calls at reception.The situation is even worse in Guangdong, where only 8.4% of final year students have signed labor contracts.Over 330,000 local college students will graduate in July, 14% more than last year. And adding the number of graduating students from other provinces coming to Guangdong in searchfor jobs, the army of young job seekers in the province will top 500,000 this year.To rub salt into the wound the demand for graduates has dipped by 20%, as companies are trying to limit their labor costs in the wake of the economic slowdown.The unfortunate figures mean that all their efforts to hunt down a job could prove to be fruitless.(A graduate student in Guangdong)“Whether you’re from an urban or rural area, if you’re unemployed, then you should expect some kind of minimum subsidy from the government. But we graduates are not officially considered to be unemployed. We’re called people awaiting jobs. I’m very disturbed by this definition.”The employment situation was a top concern during the government’s political sessions earlier this month. Officials acknowledged that hiring prospects in China are grave, and a slew of measures have been announced in the hope of relieving the situation.A total of 7.1 million college graduates will chase jobs this year, including 1 million who failed to secure employment last year.Task Two: New Year, New Job2 (Tracy) If you look at any list of New Year’s resolutions, you wouldn’t be surprised to see “Find a better job” right at the top. Vera Gibbons of Kiplinger’s personal finance magazines is here to have some tips to help you get a better job or maybe take on a career change.(Vera Gibbons) That’s right. Good morning, Tracy! Nice to see you.(Tracy) Nice to see you, too. Happy new year.(Vera Gibbons) The same to you.(Tracy) Start the new year, start lookin g for a new job, it’s amazing. How many people are actually doing that?(Vera Gibbons) Yes, one survey finds that 75% of American workers plan to look for a newjob this year. They’re unhappy with the pay, they’re unhappy with the situational they work, th ey want new challenges since there’s no room for advancement with their current employer, so a lotof people are going to be out there looking for work. This is a time of the year where we’re more inclined to take the bull by the horns, take the initiative to go out there and find a good job…(Tracy) Resolution thing.(Vera Gibbons) Yes.(Tracy) Is there a good time to go about doing this?(Vera Gibbons) Well, opportunities pop up all the year along, but, yes, the heaviest of hiring does take place in the beginning of the year: they fire at the end of the year and they hire in the new.(Tracy) They fire for Christmas. So if you think about doing, you really should get out there now.(Vera Gibbons) Get out there now, and get the ball rolling, yes.(Tracy) What about the job market in 2007? What does it look like?(Vera Gibbons) It is softening a little bit, job growth is a little slowing down some because ofthe contraction in housing and auto-sell sector, but that’s been offset a bit by the service sector.Th ese companies are high in the service industry. We’re actually expecting 1.3 million jobs be created this year, and once a writer by Career Role Builder actually found that 40% of employerswill be hiring full-time employees this year, so it’s not a bad time, it’s not great, it’s, it’s OK.(Tracy) OK, so if you’re ready take the plunge, if you want to get out there, you have some tips, No. 1 is “Do some soul searching”.(Vera Gibbons) Yes, I just think in order to get out a job that isn’t going anywhere car eer, that’s gonna drift, you really need to sit down and be proactive here. You can’t be reactive, you have to be proactive. Motivation is really the key to make any changes in your personal life. People may sit back and say: well, getting a paycheck and benefits are good, why rock the boat? Here’s the thing: we’re spending half of our life in workplace. If you’re unhappy, do some soul searching, figure out where you are, where you would like to go.(Tracy) And part of that, as you say, is “Prioritize your options”, what do you mean?(Vera Gibbons) Yeah, I mean write down five to ten things that are important to you in yourjob and career, maybe you want a better work-life bounce, a more flexible schedule, whatever that happens to be, take a look at what makes you happy, what makes you unhappy, take a look at your goals, your dreams, your aspirations and then put together a plan to actually reach those goals because you are more inclined to get there if you have a plan in place.3(Tracy) Good idea, you can actually write this all out. Also when you go out there for the job search, you gotta have the resume, so you say “Make the resume stand out”.(Vera Gibbons) Yeah, you know, with the employees only spend about 10 seconds looking at your resume…(Tracy) Ten seconds?(Vera Gibbons) Yeah, and get this on average, for every 245 resumes, they get the interview. One person per 245 resume, so it’s very competitive. You need to have your resume stand out, Keep it thin, keep it short, keep it to the point, focus on your measurable accomplishments. And because you’ll be looking for different jobs, you should be highlighting different skills different experiences that may be relevant for one position and may not be relevant for another, so you wanna highlight different ones, have several different versions of resumes all ready to go, then get out there, do the networking.(Tracy) Ok, just briefly, you say do not look online, you need to hand this out, hand out to your friends, do lots of networking.(Vera Gibbons) A lot of networking , that’s the key.(Tracy) Vera Gibbons, thanks.(Vera Gibbons) Thanks. Task Three: Laid-off Workers in ChinaIn over two decades of opening up, China has gradually reformed into a market economy. One major move was to restructure the large state-owned enterprises (SOEs ). Some practices were successful and benefited many. But on the other side of the coin, several companies lost their competitiveness, and had to lay off workers in order to survive. In today’s Working Asia, Zou Yue brings us a story about laid-off workers.Everyday they walk into the factory to work, but now they have to worry about their jobs. For the 4 thousand workers at the state-owned Wuhan Boiler Factory, the country’s reform drive has meant new challenges.35-year-old Ma Ling worked in this factory for 15 years. But in 2002, she lost her job, something she found hard to accept.(Ma Ling)“It was such a blow. I never imagined that I would get the sack ( 被解雇 ). It was such a big factory and I was so young. How could that happen? My confidence was totally destroyed at the time.”Ma Ling’s life depended on the factory. Her parents, her brother and her own husband have worked there all their lives. The change has led to worries about the future. In the days of a planned economy, SOEs offered life-long benefits for workers, from housing and medical care to pensions and insurance. But since 1998, about 30 million employees in China have lost their jobs and also the benefits that went with them, due to either downsizing or bankruptcy.(Zou Yue)“For workers laid off by China’s SOEs, it has not been easy adapting to the industrial reshuffle But decades of market reform have made Chinese workers realize the importance of finding a way out on their own. For many, it has become a part of their life.”Like her colleagues, Ma Ling struggled to find other work. Six months after Ma Ling got the4axe (get the sack), she found a position she found embarrassing for an experienced electrician--workshop garbage cleaner.(Ma Ling)“Although the job was dirty and tiring, I had to take it. After all the losses, I was glad for the chance. It means everything to me.”But between 2000 and 2002, the factory continued to lose money, and had to lay off half its staff. Those who stayed faced tougher competition to stay in their positions. After losing their iron rice bowl ( 铁饭碗), they are now walking an economic tight rope. To make matters worse, the enterprise was having a hard time feeding its 3 thousand retirees. The managers found it was no easy job trying to make ends meet.(Chen Helin, deputy general manager of Wuhan Boiler Group)“We have to make the laid off employees understand that they have to change their mind set. Survival of the fittest ( 适者生存) is our rule. While we have tried our best to accommodate the employees, the workers have to find their own way of life if possible.”The factory tried to make things easier by restructuring ( 调整，改组) its remaining workforce on the one hand, while leasing some of its street front houses for the jobless to run small businesses, like this shopping façade ( 正面 ). But there simply is not enough for everyone. (Xu Liangjun, deputy director of Wuhan Reemployment Work Office)“As an old industrial city, there i s a large gap between job opportunities and demand. Since 1998, over 500 thousand workers have become jobless in this city of 7 million people. We can only hope the local economy picks up to provide more jobs for them.”Ma Ling was lucky to later get promoted again, but at the same time two of her colleagues got laid off. The reform has changed the lives of many, who have had to adapt to the reality of a new economic environment.Not only laid-off workers need to find jobs, tens of thousands of Chinese graduates also want to find them as well. About ten years ago, the Chinese government stopped the practice of assigning jobs to college graduates. Now, they have to face their first employment challenges on their own.20%of Graduates Are JoblessUrban unemployment might be low, but recent college graduates are having a tough time getting a job. A recent blue paper issued by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences says that one out of every five graduates is unable to find work.All these college students and recent graduates crowding into the Beijing Expo Center have just one goal: to find themselves a job. One that pays well, has a good reputation, and matches their major if that exists.Water Zhu graduated last June with a degree in computer technology. He moved to Beijing from Inner Mongolia to improve his prospects. This is his eighth job fair.(Water Zhu)“Competition is so high, so it’s very hard. They want to hire the best, and not everyone is the best —o of course i t’s quite difficult.”5The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences reports that in 2006, 4.13 million students graduated in China. Last year, it was 4.95 million. This year, 5.5 million additional graduates will be looking for work. About 20% of the graduates last year failed to find a job. Those they did may have to settle for salaries lower than they expected, in jobs they didn’t train for.Graduates can’t find work—but companies say they can’t find people to hire. Even here at this crowded fair, these recruiters say very few people actually spoke to them to ask about jobs —and that’s not what they’re looking for.(Robert Norrie, Volk Uniontech)“We’re looking for somebody who is really confident, who has an out -going personality” (Wu Hai, L.A.D. Industries)“Bui lding confidence is important. Universities should focus more on this – many students have very little opportunity to present themselves.”Experts say the Chinese university system churns out graduates who have a lot of theoretical knowledge, but not very much practical knowledge for today’s workplace.But universities are struggling too, as enrollment numbers keep surging. This year, almost 6 million students will enter university —a five percent increase from last year.(Zeng Xiangquan, Dean of School of Labor & Human Resources of Renmin University) “Higher enrollment means universities sometimes cannot keep up—they can’t meet the demands and provide sufficient resources for all of the students.”The government is trying to ease pressures too —at the beginning of this year the China Employment Promotion Law went into effect to ban hiring discrimination and help graduates who take jobs outside of the big cities. But that still doesn’t address what some see as the biggest challenge: teaching students to function in a workplace.Today’s graduates need what are called soft skills: communication, teamwork, and theability to work on projects. And a survey by job search website found that the majority of recruiters want graduates who have work experience.Its human resources consultant has this advice: Don’t hold out for an impossible ideal. Take any offer you can get, and just start working.(Jim Hao, Consultant of )“Get a job. Whatever, first. And to kn ow yourself and your environment step by step until you gradually get a clearer picture of yourself —your interest, your ability, and your environment. Which industry is the most suitable for you?”That’s exactly what graduate Water Zhu is doing. He’s found temporary work at a stock brokerage, while he keeps searching for jobs in the computer industry. He says despite the competition, what’s important isn’t landing the dream job—it’s figuring out how to get there. (Water Zhu)“It’s only during the job search that I began to realize what I’m capable of. That has actually been the most useful thing —to understand myself better and set goals for my future.”练习答案6 Unit Two Job HuntingTask One: Graduates feel market squeeze1. Choose the best answer: 1) A 2) C 3) D 4) C 5). B2. Spot Dictation: 1) applications 2) in extreme cases 3) resumes 4) top the list,5) small private 6) favored 7) interns 8) probation period9) contract 10) low-value positionsTask Two: New year, new job.1. Choose the best answer: 1) B 2) D 3) A 4) A 5) DTask Three: Bring you finger into the store1. True or false: 1) T 2)T 3) F 4) F 5) T2. Spot Dictation: 1) opening up 2) market economy 3) state-owned enterprises (SOEs).4) competitiveness 5) lay off 6) planned economy7) medical care 8) pensions 9) downsizing 10) bankruptcy。
山东大学研究生英语Blevel网上学习新闻英语2标准答案(1-10) (1)
山东大学研究生英语Blevel网上学习新闻英语2标准答案(1-10)(1)（在使用时用 word 打开，启用导航窗格来做每单元较方便，第三单元由于格式问题，没写标题，但不影响内容，）第 1 单元准备阶段1.Exercise 1: Listen to the passage and answer each question by giving the best choice. 听力原文：Global Unemployment Concerns RiseAs the latest U.S. corporate earnings reports start to come out, overseas markets are bracing for some difficult numbers.Overall weak economic indicators coupled with depressed corporate data are seen as the main obstacles blocking a sustained rally in shares over the coming weeks and months. Asian markets downIn Asia, Japan?s market was closed Monday for a national holiday but elsewhere, therewas not much to be optimistic about.Hong Kong?s Hang Seng index was down for a fifth straight day, dropping nearly three percent. The South Korean market lost two percent, dragged down by an announcement by carmaker Hyundai that it would cut production by atleast 25 percent at its domestic plants.Here in Europe, similar worries kept most shares on the downside with large energy stocks taking the biggest hits as crude oil fell below the $40-a-barrel mark. US unemployment rate also troublesomeMeanwhile, rising unemployment in the U.S. and elsewhere around the world is forcing some governments to act now. Here in Britain, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has pledged to spend at least $750 million to try to stem growing unemployment caused by the worldfinancial crisis.“It i s our determination that Britain can lead the world in showing what we can do to help those who become unemployed and what we can also do to create the jobs of the future. And I believe we can do it working in partnership. Britain works best when Britain works together and I believe that we can show this in the partnership to create jobs.” Brown determined to keep British jobless rate under controlSpeaking at a meeting of British business and union leaders, Brown said he was determined to not let unemployment spiral out of control.“We will be able to help 500,000 people into work or work-focusedtraining over the next two years. Now, I believe that by acting together and working together, we can help families and businesses through the downturn and at the same time and by the same measures, we can also secure our future competitiveness as a global economy.” He reiterated that providing train ing now for the jobs of the digital future when the downturn is over is thecorrect way to proceed.But not everyone here agrees with his spending plans. Opposition leader David Cameron says rapidly-rising government debt will unduly burden the nextgeneration of taxpayers. 题目：1.Which country's market was closed Monday for a national holiday? 文本：A) Japan B) China C) US D) Britain 你的答案: A 正确答案:A 得分:20.00题目：2.How much has Prime Minister Gordon Brown pledged to spend to try to stem growing unemployment caused by the world financial crisis? 文本：A) at least $750 millionB) at least $500,000C) at least $75 millionD) at least $25 million 你的答案: A正确答案:A 得分:20.00题目：3.Opposition leader David Cameron believes next generation of taxpayers. 文本：will unduly burden theA) rapidly-rising unemploymentB) rapidly-rising bankruptcyC) financial crisisD) rapidly-rising government debt 你的答案: D 正确答案:D 得分:20.002.Exercise 2: Listen to the passage and decide whether the following statements are true or false, write T for true, F for false.听力原文：Global Unemployment Concerns RiseAs the latest U.S. corporate earnings reports start to come out, overseas markets are bracing for some difficult numbers.Overall weak economic indicators coupled with depressed corporate data are seen as the main obstacles blocking a sustained rally in shares over the coming weeks and months. Asian markets downIn Asia, Japan?s market was closed Monday for a national holiday but elsewhere, there was not much to be optimistic about.Hong Kong?s Hang Seng index was down for a fifth straight day, dropping nearly three percent. The South Korean market lost two percent, dragged down by an announcement by carmaker Hyundai that it would cut production by atleast 25 percent at its domestic plants.Here in Europe, similar worries kept most shares on the downside with large energy stocks taking the biggest hits as crude oil fell below the $40-a-barrel mark. US unemployment rate also troublesomeMeanwhile, rising unemployment in the U.S. and elsewhere around the world is forcing some governments to act now. Here in Britain, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has pledged to spend at least $750 million to try to stem growing unemployment caused by the world financial crisis.“It is our determination that Britain can lead the world in showing what we can do to help those who become unemployed and what we can also do to create the jobs of the future. And I believe we can do it working in partnership. Britain works best when Britain works together and I believe that we can show this in the partnership to create jobs.” Brown determined to keep British jobless rate under controlSpeaking at a meeting of British business and union leaders, Brown said he was determined to not let unemployment spiral out of control.“We will be able to help 500,000 people into work or work-focusedtraining over the next two years. Now, I believe that by acting together and working together, we can help families and businesses through the downturn and at the same time and by the same measures, we can also secure our future competitiveness as a global economy.” He reiterated that providing training now for the jobs of the digital future when the downturn is over is thecorrect way to proceed.But not everyone here agrees with his spending plans. Opposition leader David Cameron says rapidly-rising government debt will unduly burden the next generation of taxpayers. 题目：1.The South Korean market was dragged down by an announcement bycarmaker Hyundai that it would cut production by at least 25 percent atits domestic plants. 文本：你的答案: T 正确答案:T 得分:10.00题目：2.Brown believed they would be able to help 500,000 people into work or work-focused training over the next two years. 文本：你的答案: T正确答案:T 得分:10.00题目：3.Hong Kong's Hang Seng index was down for a fifth straight day, dropping nearly two percent. 文本：你的答案: F 正确答案:F 得分:10.00题目：4.Brown reiterated that providing training now for the jobs of the digital future when the downturn is over is the correct way to proceed. 文本：你的答案: T 正确答案:T 得分:10.00听力任务全卷模式分大题显示1.Exercise 1: Listening for Specific Facts: Listen to the passage and decide whether the following statements are true or false, write T for true, F for false.Experts Debate Merits of Spending to Boost US EconomyThe president-elect said only government can provide the short-term boost necessary to lift the economy out of deep recession. In a January 10 radio address, Mr. Obama said his plan to inject billions of dollars into the economy will create from three to four million new感谢您的阅读，祝您生活愉快。
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I. Vocabulary and Structure1. —Bill, if it doesn't rain, we can go straight on and spend more time in Vienna.— C I just want to hear Mozart.A. Well done !B. No problem.C. That' s great !D. That' s it.2. —Excuse me, do you have the time?— C A.Yes, I do B.Of course, I have C.Aquarter to ten D.No problem3. —Will you join us in the game?—Thank you, B A.but why not? B.but I’d rather not. C.and I won’t D.and I’ll join.4. —I’ve studied growing plants as one of my interests. Could I make some suggestions?— ___B___.A. You will make itB. Go right ahead.C. Don’t m ention itD. Take it easy5. ．—Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the British Museum?—Sorry, I'm a stranger here. —____A___.A. Thanks anywayB. It doesn't matterC. Never mindD. No problem.6. Researchers have only succeeded in marking off fragmentary stretches of DNA. A. combined B. single C. connected D. disconnected7. Companies now have an incentive to file more selective applications.A. motivationB. excitementC. amusementD. pressure8. The sloppy reasoning of the speaker disappointed his supporters. A. plain B. discontinuous C. inconsistent D. careless9. After three years of efforts, the scientists got _____A__ further than isolating a single gene with a single known function.A. noB. NeverC. seldomD. not10. There is still _____B__ about Lawrence’s novels A. competition B. controversy C. contention D. contest11. Some films have a misleading ____A_ on children. A. effect B. affect C. fault D. deficiency12. Global warming is likely to _____C a series of unpleasant effects. A. double B. fasten C. trigger D. alleviate13. That young man still denies ____C___ the fire behind the store. A. start B. to start C. having started D. to have started14. _____C_ receiving financial support from family, community or the government is allowed, it is never admired.A. AsB. OnceC. AlthoughD. Lest15. I’d rather have a room of my own, however small it is, than _____A__ a room with someone else.A. shareB. to shareC. sharingD. to have shared16. American football and baseball are becoming known to the British public through televised ____D___ from the United States.A. transferB. deliveriesC. transportationD. transmissions17. Most broadcasters maintain that TV has been unfairly criticized and argue that the power of the medium is ____C___ .A. grantedB. impliedC. exaggeratedD. remedied18. Philip Roth was ______B as a major new author in 1960. A. published B. hailed C. guided D. supposed19. A ____B_ number of books on this subject are in the library. A. little B. limited C. tiny D. low20. The river dried up during the hot _C______. A. period B. fit C. scorcher D. spell21. Daylight _____B_ long in the summer time. A. lingers B. stays C. hovers D. persists22. An electronic message snapped his concentration.A. caused to lose concentration suddenlyB. broke offC. ceasedD. stopped23. It is vital for parents to supervise teens as well as to teach them how to manage time. A. prior B. very important C. fatal D. superior24. The solid particles were filtered ____ C ____ before the solution was used. A. out B. over C. off D. on25. I had a bizarre taste, which I acquired playing football games. A. odd B. unconventional C. special D. extraII. Cloze There are 10 blanks in the following passage(s). For each blank there are five choices marked A, B, C, D and E. Choose the ONE that best fits into the passage(s).In Britain, a student who receives further full-time education after the age o f eighteen, either at a university or at a teachers’ training college or at some other college giving training of a 36 type, can usually receive a grant from the public authorities to cover his expenses, or most of them, unless his parents have a large income. But the number of young people who can 37 universities is limited by the capacity of the universities, which is 38 than enough to take all the young people who have the basic qualifications for university admission. In practice, therefore, entry to the universities is competitive. But university degree courses are also 39 at polytechnics, and entry to the Open University is less restricted.The academic year begins after the summer holidays and is divided into three “terms”, with the 40 between them formed by the Christmas and Easter holidays. The exact dates of the holidays vary from area to area, 41 in general about two weeks at Christmas and Easter, plus often a week or more at Whitsun, and six weeks in the summer, beginning rather late. Schools outside the state system decide on their own holiday 42 , generally taking a month off at Christmas and Easter and eight weeks in the summer. The three terms are not everywhere called by the same names; indeed 43 schools call the January-March period “the Spring Term”, others use “Spring Term” for the period April-July. Some call the January term “Winter Term” (which is logical), others call it “Easter Term”.Day-schools mostly work Monday to Friday only, from about 9 44 to between 3 and 4 p.m. Lunch is provided and parents pay for it unless they prove to the authorities that they cannot well afford 45 . All primary school children, including those in independent schools, were given milk free of charge until 1970 when the Government abolished this benefit.36. A. particular B. especial C. special D. peculiar37. A. enter B. admit C. go in D. come in38. A. more B. less C. much D. little39. A. capable B. possible C. probable D. available40. A. turns B. intervals C. rounds D. times41. A. being B. doing C. having D. getting42. A. days B. dates C. periods D. ages43. A. lots B. any C. many D. some44. A. a.m. B. p.m. C. B.C. D. A.D.45. A. down B. off C. to D. fromIII. Reading Comprehension Passage 1On the fourth Thursday in November, Americans celebrate the feast of Th anksgiving. This feast is a time when the family comes together for a meal and gives thanks to God for the blessings they have received. The first thanksgiving feast was celebrated by the early American settlers who started the feast to give thanks to God for their good harvest.In America thanksgiving is the family holiday. It is on that holiday that all the family members make a special effort to gather together . The feast is always held on Thursday and most people have a four-day holiday from school and work. Thus they are able to travel a great distance to be with their family.The thanksgiving meal is traditionally turkey which was a large bird valued as food for the first time. The table is filled with fruits, walnuts and many types of vegetables. For the sweet dish the main choice is usually pumpkin pie. The meal is a time for the members of the family to talk to each other. There will be talking before the meal, during the meal and long after the meal.On thanksgiving morning there are in many cities sporting events and parades to mark the day. The family dinner is usually held in the afternoon around 4p.m. . The mother will prepare the meal and the father will carve the turkey. He will be seated at the head of the table. The meal will begin with a short prayer of thanksgiving to God for the blessings the family received. The father will also thank the family for coming together on this day. During the meal there is plenty of food for everyone present. The meal is a very joyful time. When the meal is finished some will help with the dishes and others will return to the living room to talk or watch television.In many ways the feast of thanksgiving is similar to the Chinese feast of Mid-Autumn Festival. It is the time for the family to gather together to give thanks and to share in meal.46. Thanksgiving is said to be the family holiday in America because ___B___.A. each family has its own way of celebrating traditional holidaysB. people will try to get back to be with their family wherever they areC. people celebrate this holiday only at home and abroadD. it is a holiday for those who have a familyA. They are celebrated at about the same time for the yearC. People have the same traditional foods on both occasions.D. The celebration activities are more or less the same.48. What is best title for this passage? C A. Traditional holidays B. Thanksgiving and Mid-Autumn Festiva C. Thanksgiving splendid meal D. History of thanksgiving49. There are plenty of foods mentioned in the passage for Thanks giving spend did meal except ___C____.A. turkeys B. vegetables C. cakes D. fruits50. Wh at’s the symbol of the festival D A. Sporting events B. parades C. an evening party D. both A and BIV. Translate the following sentences into English, using the words or expressions given in brackets.71.科学家们已成功分离出具有单项已知功能的单个而明显的基因。
2020年山东卷第二次听力考题 +答案+听力原文
2020年山东卷第二次听力考题 +答案+原文第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C。
1. What can we know about the bike?A. It was a birthday gift.B. It was bought by the man.C. It was new and in good condition.2. What will Jimmy do before going to bed?A. Set an alarm.B. Do some reading.C. Chat with friends.3. What does the woman like doing?A. Working as a teacher.B. Working as a lawyer.C. Working as a headmaster.4. Who will help the woman?A. Jack.B. Sarah.C. Her husband.5. How does the man find the woman’s apology?A. Annoying.B. Embarrassing.C. Understandable.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does the man make an appointment?A. To get regular guidance.B. To solve a disturbing problem.C. To have a physical examination.7. When will the speakers meet?A. On Monday.B. On Wednesday.C. On Thursday.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
《大学英语II》新闻听力训练 原文
联合国气候变化大会在巴黎召开The United Nations Conference on Climate Change has opened in Paris with world leaders all describing global warming as an urgent threat. Leaders of the countries, most vulnerable to drought and rising sea levels said immediate action was required to prevent catastrophe. Negotiators have 12 days to reach agreement on limiting the rise in global temperatures to two degree Celsius about pre-industrial levels. Nigeria’s environment minister Amina Mohamed said there was an air of optimism around the conference on its first day. “Everybody is pretty upbeat here. The pressure is to keep the momentum and the ambition and I think people are hopeful. And certainly we are having conversations here in Paris that haven’t happened over the last few years. A lot is already on the table. It is really for us to try to put that into agreement.”发现马航MH370疑似残骸The French authorities will fly a piece of aircraft debris from an Indian Ocean island to France later today where it will be examined to see if it comes from a missing Malaysian airliner. Experts say it appears to be a wing component from a Boeing 777. Jennifer Park reports from Kuala Lumpur.“Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak says initial reports on the debris show it was very likely from a Boeing 777 but that it is too early to speculate whether it belongs to MH370 until his investigators can examine it. One Malaysian team has been sent to where the debris was found and another to the French city of Toulouse for the inspection. Officials say it may be several days before they have any answers.”A top Australian official has told the BBC he’s increasingly confident that the wreckage found in Reunion is from the missing Malaysian airliner. Martin Donald heads the Australian Transport Safety Bureau which is leading the search for the plane in the Eastern Indian Ocean. He said he still believed the search would eventually find the passenger plane.“The analysis that we've done with the satellite data is highly reliable, and the search vessels, equipment and cruise we have had on the Indian Ocean, covering the area very thoroughly also are of high quality highly reliable. So we think we are looking into right place to a high degree of certainty and we are confident that we have the quality research to cover that area and find the missing aircraft.”欧元区财长为解决希腊债务危机提出新方案Euro zone treasury officials have begun assessing the latest Greek proposals for a way out of the debt crisis. The package that Athens submitted on Thursday to its international creditors includes the kind of austerity measures that Greek voters rejected in a referendum last Sunday. Chris Morris reports from Brussels. “The proposals include tax rises, pension reforms, spending cuts and promises of privatization. M easures rejected in last Sunday’s referendum will now be conceded. But this is no capitulation by the Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras. In return, he is asking for far more than was offered last month. Greece wants a new three-year bailout from the Euro zone. It wants more support to promote economic growth, and it wants its huge debt burden to be restructured. In that, it now has support from the IMF, the U.S. Treasury and the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk.”News Item 4尼泊尔发生大地震The government of Nepal says it believes at least fifteen hundred people have been killed by a devastating earthquake. The Information Minister, Minendra Rijal, says that number could triple in the next 24 hours, as many people are still thought to be buried in the debris of collapsed buildings. Mr. Rijal said it was a calamity of enormous proportions. The epicenter of the quake was between the capital, Kathmandu and the city of Bokhara. A BBC journalist in Kathmandu says thousands of people are spending the night outside in the open, fearing further tremors.The earthquake triggered avalanches in the Himalayas, and a number of climbers are known to have died on Mount Everest. Neil Norton, who’s leading a team of climbers on the north side of the mountain, said the fate of climbers on the southern side was uncertain. Many countries and international charities have offered aid to Nepal to deal with the disaster. Neighbouring India was the first to send several aircrafts, carrying medical supplies and a mobile hospital. Bailly Sames is from the British Red Cross. “Certainly, shelter and food is something that we are hearing is really urgent. Even if the homes haven’t collapsed completely, they are still having aftershocks at the moment, so people are camping out in the open air. And some people, they’ve just lost their homes entirely. But there’s whole neighbourhood we haven’t even heard from yet. Especially towards the epicentre, there’s been landslides. We can’t get to them. We are not hearing from them. And we fear when we do reach these places, the situation is going to be much worse.”1.urgent adj. 紧迫的，紧急的，急迫的2.catastrophe n. 大灾难；大灾祸3.negotiator n. 协商者，谈判者4.minister n. 大臣，部长5.conference n. 会议；协商，谈判6.optimism n. 乐观7.momentum n. 动力，冲力，势头8.speculate v. 思索；推测；投机9.inspection n. 检查，审查；视察10.assess v. 估价，评估；估算，估计11.proposal n. 提议，建议，提案12.submit v. 屈服；提交，呈递13.referendum n. 全民投票（公决）；公投14.bailout n. 紧急援助15.restructure v. 改建，重组，调整16.devastating adj. 毁灭性的17.calamity n. 灾难，灾祸，灾害18.epicenter n. 震中，中心19.trigger n. (枪的) 扳机 v. 引发，引起20.aid n. /v. 帮助，援助News Item 5苹果公司发布智能手表Apple Watch®Apple has unveiled its latest product to the media in San Francisco. It’s a smart watch that can be used to make phone calls, receive emails, play music and track health and fitness. Apple’s boss is Tim Cook.“Right from your wrist, you can receive messages, and a tactic engine alerts you by tapping your wrist, so that you can read and respond that message instantly if you want. You can also, with a built-in speaker and microphone, you can receive calls on your watch. I have been wanting to do this since I was five years old. The device will go on sale next month, its price is ranging from about 350 to 10,000 dollars.”News Item 6超强台风肆虐菲律宾The president of the Philippines Benigno Aquino says his government is still trying to establish the number of people killed by typhoon Haiyan which ravished the country five days ago. He said initial reports that 10,000 people had died were too high. The latest estimate was about 2,500. Mr. Aquino said no one had imagined the sheer magnitude of the super typhoon. Tens of thousands of survivors are in desperate need of food, water and shelter as Jonathan Head reports from the devastated city of Tacloban.The power of last Friday’s typhoon has made most of Tacloban uninhabitable. Several thousand people have already left on the military transport planes that fly in every hour. But most of the city’s population is still stuck here trying to scavenge what they can and to avoid the many corpses still buried beneath. Shelter is becoming an urgent need but even more worrying is the dwindling food supply. Outside Tacloban the promises of substantial international aid keep piling up, inside the city though, very little has arrived, that fueling rising anger.The United Nations estimates that more than 11 million people were affected by the storm and nearly 700,000 displaced. The UN humanitarian operations director John Ging said aid efforts were been hampered by the scare of the destruction.“You’ve got to get the aid, from the airports, from the ports into the areas which a re completely devastated including the road network. So the mobilization of air assets clearing a way the debris opening up the routes, this is top priority. It’s happening, it’s happening too slowly, but it’s happening and everybody is working flat-out to make it better.”News Item 7聚焦美国总统选举制Americans vote for their next president on November 6. But the real presidential election takes place on December 17, and only 538 people are involved. This small group is called “the Electoral College”.But The U.S. Constitution was forged in 1787, no European nation had its citizens directly elect their Head of State. Lacking such a template, the Constitution’s writers devised a two-step system by which people would cast ballots, but their votes would be conveyed to a small group, the Electoral College, which meeting state-by-state about a month after the popular vote, actually selects the president.The number of each State’s electors is explained by an American University Professor Curtis Gans. “Both electors are the, in number, Congressional delegation in each state -- two for the Senate, and however many Representatives. And, they are elected by a winner-take-all vote in the States.Except for two states, Nebraska and Maine, which assign electors proportionately according to the popular vote in each Congressional district. There are also three additional electors representing the District of Columbia, for a total of 538.A simple majority of 270 produces a president. But if no candidate comes up with that, the Constitution provides for the House of Representatives to select the next president, but that has not happened in more than 200 years. And, while most presidential elections have one candidate winning both a majority of the popular vote and the Electoral College, an exception took place in 2000.Democrat Al Gore won the national popular vote by more than half a million ballots, and had clear control of 266 Electoral College votes. But his challenger, Republican George W. Bush, led by a tiny fraction in the State of Florida.Gore demanded a partial recount, which Bush challenged all the way to the Supreme Court. More than a month after the election, the Court sided with Bush, effectively awarding him Florida’s 25 electoral votes and the White House.Both parties are so entrenched in gaming the current Electoral College system that George Mason University Professor Dennis Johnson says he doesn’t expect a change.News Item 8互联网巨头“腾讯”的崛起The Chinese gaming and social-media firm started in the same way many local internet firms have: by copying Western success. “QQ”, its instant-messaging service, is a clone of ICQ, an Israeli invention acquired by AOL of America. And unlike global internet giants such as Google and Twitter, Tencent still makes its money in its protected home market.However, Tencent now has bigger revenues and profits than Facebook. In the first half of this year Tencent enjoyed revenues of 4.5 billion dollars and gross profits of 2.5 billion dollars, whereas Facebook saw revenues of 3.3 billion dollars and gross profits of 935 million dollars.Tencent does give its services away: QQ is used by 800 million people, and its WeChat social-networking app (which in itially resembled America’s WhatsApp) has several hundred million users. Once users are hooked on a popular game, Tencent then persuades them to pay for “value-added services” such as fancy weapons, snazzy costumes for their avatars and online VIP rooms.This year China has overtaken America to become the world’s biggest E-commerce market, in terms of sales. It is also now the biggest market for smart phones. This means it may soon have the world’s dominant market in “M-commerce”, purchases on mobile devic es. Ten cent’s main rivals in Chinese commerce are Baidu, which dominates search on desktop computers (helped by the government’s suppress ion of Google) and Alibaba, an E-commerce giant now preparing for a huge share offering. All three have gone on acquisition sprees, in an attempt to lead the market. The big worry for investors is the cost of this arms race. Alibaba recently invested 300 million dollars in “AutoNavi”, an online-mapping firm, and nearly 600 million dollars in Sina Weibo, China’s equivalent of Twitter. Baidu has been even more ambitious, spending 1.85 billion dollars to buy “91 Wireless”, the country’s biggest third-party store for smart phone apps, and 370 millions for “PPS”, an online-video firm.Tencent may have an edge over its two rivals in M-commerce because of the wild popularity of WeChat, which is used on mobile phones. But to ensure it stays in the race, it is also spending heavily. On September 16th it said it will spend 448 million dollars to acquire a big stake in Sogou, an online-search firm; it plans to merge its own flagging search engine (aptly named Soso) into the venture.1.unveil v. 除去面纱（或覆盖物）；揭幕；揭露2.tactic n. 战术，策略3.ravish v. 使欣喜若狂；使着迷；使心醉4.estimate v. / n. 估计，估价，评价5.survivor n. 幸存者，生还者6.shelter n. / v. 遮蔽；保护 n. 避难所7.uninhabitable adj. 不适宜居住的itary adj. 军事的，军用的，军人的 n. 军人，军队9.humanitarian adj. 人道主义的；慈善的；博爱的n. 人道主义者，慈善家10.hamper v. 妨碍，束缚，限制11.scare v. 恐吓，使恐慌 n. 惊恐，惊吓；大恐慌12.destruction n. 破坏，毁灭13.priority n. 优先权，重点，优先考虑的事14.template n. 样板，模板15.ballot n. / v. 投票表决，选举 n. 选票16.delegation n. 代表团17.revenue n. 收入，收益；财政收入，税收18.hook n. 钩子，挂钩 v. 钩住，挂住；吸引，迷住19.rival n. 对手，竞争者 v. 竞争，对抗20.merge v. 合并，兼并；融合。
新标准大学英语2课本听力原文unit2
Conversation1Janet: Hi Kate, are you busy?Kate: Yes, I'm just doing an essay. But it's great to see you. So what's new?Janet: Well, nothing much.Kate: You look a bit fed up. What's bugging you?Janet: Well, I had a phone call from my parents and it made me feel homesick. It happens every time they call, and it gets me down.Kate: I'm sorry to hear that. I know how you feel. I love speaking to my mum and dad, but I always feel miserable after the call.Janet: My dad doesn't say much, and I want to speak to him, but I wish I knew what to say.Kate: Don't let it get to you. My dad doesn't say much on the phone either. I call, he answers the phone, and says, "Hi, I'll pass you to your mother." It's really irritating.Janet: But I miss him and my mother a lot, and I like to hear his voice.Kate: Just tell him what you're up to.Janet: Sometimes I feel as if I made a mistake leaving home and coming to Oxford. Sometimes I feel like a moody teenager.Kate: Try not to worry about it, Janet. It's normal to feel like that. I understand how you feel, but I bet everything will be fine next term. You'll get used to it. Hey, why don't you do what I do?Janet: What's that?Kate: When my dad calls, I ask him for more money! He usuallysays no, but at least I get to hear his voice!Janet: Maybe. I'm sorry to take up your time, Kate, but I must go now. Bye!Kate: Wait a minute ...!Conversation2Kate: I think I may have upset Janet last night.Mark: What happened?Kate: She came to see me. I was busy doing an essay but I was really pleased to see her. She'd had a call from home, and said she was feeling homesick.Mark: Poor kid! It must be tough when you guys living so far away from home.Kate: I tried to make her laugh, told her not to worry about it, and that it was normal to feel miserable. Suddenly she looked miserable, and then she got up and said, "I must go now" and left my room. It was really sudden. I felt as if I'd said something wrong.Mark: Maybe she was just being polite. It was probably because she realized you were working and didn't want to disturb you.Kate: I just wonder if she found it difficult to talk about her feelings with me. Maybe I shouldn't have tried to make her laugh? Perhaps she thought I wasn't taking her seriously.Mark: I wouldn't worry about it. Put yourself in her shoes. How would you feel if you were a student at college in China?Kate: I know. That's why I feel bad. If only she had stayed longer!I wish I could have helped her more.Janet: Hey, everyone!Mark: Hi Janet, you look cheerful!Janet: Yes, I've just got my essay back. I got an alpha minus!Kate: What an amazing grade! Well done.Mark: I'm really happy for you, Janet.Janet: I feel on top of the world!Outside viewSebastienHi. I'm Sebastien. I'm from Germany. Um, the idea of IQ of a measure of your brain power has been around for a while, but recently there's been this new idea of the EQ - your emotional quotient. And by now, it's actually almost being regarded as more important. If you look at it, businesses will... Well, they will prefer employing people with great EQ. Well, of course, IQ cannot be disregarded, but um, EQ does have its importance as well. Uh, I believe that, um,... I mean, people, most people will have, um, their basic means of communicating with other people. Most people are somewhat socially adept, and just like most people have, you know, a basic general knowledge. But then, what I think really is the difference between IQ and EQ, I mean, you can have a "brainiac", and they will be great at most things they do, but if you just can't get along with him, if you just can't communicate with him, I mean, you know, he's not really that useful. KimHi. This is Kim. I'm originally from Korea, and I was raised in California. And today, we are going to talk about the differences between IQ and EQ -IQ meaning yourintelligence, EQ meaning your emotions. Now, in ... When I was, when I was a little, little boy in Korea, I had totake ... I think I'd taken like two or three IQ tests before the age often, which is when I moved to California. So, I guess we stress a lot of importance on intelligence, on having great IQ1 scores. But after I moved to the States, I learnt how to associate with people, and along the lines that this word EQ came up, you know, emotional, caring lout... It's basically how you deal with people, how you make people feel, and how people make you feel. think they're equally as, as important, but it seems that in the Eastern world they kind of stress on that a lot more back in the days. But I think again, you know, now that with Internet and people are communicating so much faster, there's a better mixture of the two I link. There's a stress on EQ in Korea as well, and a stress on IQ in the States. Thank you. TedHello. My name is Ted, and I'm from the United States of America. Today, I'm going to talk a little bit about IQ or EQ - which is most important, or which is more important. Now, for a long time when I was growing up, people said, "IQ. What's your IQ? Take an IQ test." But then EQ, your emotions, how you interact with people, that became very important. And I think they're ... that people might be onto something with that, because your EQ - how you deal with people, how you interact with people - is important. Now, a big part of this, in my opinion, is listening. I know I'm talking a lot right now, but if you want to get along well with people, you have to listen to them, so just take a minute, maybe shut your mouth for a minute, and listen to others, and then you can understand and communicate with them in a better way. So, part of EQ, I think, is listening - listening to others - and it can be more important than IQ.Passage1Presenter We're fortunate to have as our guest today Dr Jenna Hudson, who has just written a book about how colours affect us in our surroundings, especially in the world ofadvertising. It's called Market Colours. Dr Hudson, which are the most common colours in advertising and marketing? Dr Hudson Well, of course, it depends what image the marketing team wish to project with their products. So for example, we often think of blue as a cold colour, but it also makes you feel peaceful, quiet, and it doesn't suggest strong emotions. So it's a favourite for banks and insurance companies, who wish to suggest the image that they are trustworthy. And for selling products, it's often used to suggest something is pure and fresh. Presenter What about red?Dr Hudson You can sell almost anything with red.It's a hot colour, which suggests a feeling of energy and even passion. It grabs your attention, and can make people buy almost anything. You often see red on magazine covers. But if you use it too much, it looks cheap and may make people tired. And orange has a similar effect to red, it's upbeat and happy, it suggests pleasant feelings and images. Most people react well to orange, and it's especially popular in advertising and on packaging for baked food.Presenter What about yellow, for instance?Dr Hudson Yellow is the colour of sunshine and it's a positive, happy colour, so it's used a lot in advertising. But it's also often used for warning signs, direction signs, and so on, where you have to read the message quickly and at a distance. Presenter What about less popular colours for advertising?Dr Hudson Surprisingly, green isn't used much in advertising except for garden products, It's friendly and restful. It can be cool and soothing, the colour of apples and mint, but it can also be quite strong and many people associate it with unpleasant ideas of decay or slimy creatures. Presenter But most colours are not primary colours, they're a combination.Dr Hudson Absolutely. So yellow-orange is common, and often used to give an impression of style and class, it looks like gold. But it's not often used in letters because it's not very strong. And yellow-green reminds people of feeling sick. Blue-green works well as a cool colour, suggesting freshness,4and is sometimes used for toothpaste products, bathroom products, food and household cleaning products. It has many of the advantages of blue without the disadvantages of green. Presenter Fascinating. Thank you very much, Dr Hudson. Market Colours by Dr Jenna Hudson is on sale from next week, priced ￡15.99...passage2Presenter； What makes you embarrassed, Sally?Sally； Oh, I'm easily embarrassed. If anybody notices me or looks at me, I get very embarrassed. When people sing me Happy Birthday on my birthday, I get very embarrassed.Presenter； And what makes you upset?Sally；When people are selfish, people who think only of themselves. And cruelty -I can't bear people who are cruel, especially to animals or children.Presenter； Jake, what makes you depressed?Jake； I hate it when it rains, and I don't like people who look down on me, who think they're superior to me without any reason.Presenter； And what makes you angry?Jake；When people don't behave properly in public, bad behaviour like dropping litter or people pushing each other on the bus or the train.Presenter； Andrew, what makes you cheerful?Andrew I like to see everyone around me being happy and having a positive attitude towards the future, optimistic people.Presenter And what makes you jealous?Andrew Well, to be honest, I just never feel jealous. I can't see the point of it.Presenter Monica, what makes you proud?Monica I'm proud when I'm successful, especially in my work. Being recognized by my boss for what I can do makes me feel really proud. Oh, and my family. I'm very proud of them.Presenter And what makes you nervous?Monica； Every time I teach a new class. The night before I'm very nervous. You don't know what the kids are going to be like and how they might behave, or if they're going to like you. Presenter Anything else?Monica Doing interviews like this.。
山东大学英语考研二外法语试题样题Lexique
山东大学英语考研二外法语试题样题LexiqueLexique :Choisissez la bonne réponse qui vous para?t exacte :1.Il a été renversé par une voiture ________ la rue.A. traversantB. traversanteC. qui traversaitD. en traversant2. Celui qui n’a pas ________ volonté est semblable à un vaisseau sansgouvernail.A. deB. laC. duD. de la3. Ce jeune homme a une qualité remarquable ,_______ de réfléchir bien avantd’ agir.A. CeluiB. celleC. ceuxD. cellesRemplacez le blanc par un mon ou une expression convenable1. Tu as lu ? Notre Dame de Paris ? ? Dis-moi donc _______.2. ______ vous avez invité ce soir au d?ner ?3. monique a été absente de la soirée, ________est-elle tombé malade.4. Mes devoirs sont faits , et _______ le sont- ils ?Remplacez les blancs par le pronom convenable :( lui , elle , la , le , il , y , en , des , les , leur ...1.Pouvez –vous m’ indiquer le chemin pour aller au Bureau ?Oui, je peux ________indiquer .2.Fran?ois, veux-tu me donner de la bière ?Non, je ne ________ donne pas .Complétez le blanc par un pronom relatif1.J’ai un voisin ______le chat vient souvent chez moi.2.J’habite un immeuble à c?té de _____il y a un restaurant célébre .Thème :10 phrases1. 我五年没有见到你了，你在探讨什麽问题？2. 他致力于教育事业。
新闻英语作文万能模板
新闻英语作文万能模板英文回答：1. Introduction。
Start with a captivating hook that provides context and draws the reader in.State the main news event or topic in a clear and concise way.2. Body Paragraphs。
Paragraph 1: Provide background information, explain the significance of the event, and establish key facts.Paragraph 2: Discuss the perspectives of different stakeholders or experts involved. Include relevant facts, statistics, or quotes.Paragraph 3: Analyze the potential impact or consequences of the event. Consider both short-term and long-term effects.Paragraph 4: Explore any controversies or debates surrounding the news event. Present multiple viewpoints fairly and objectively.Paragraph 5: Offer a conclusion or summary of the main points covered. State the key takeaways or implications of the news event.3. Conclusion。
研究生英语听力原文2单元
研究⽣英语听⼒原⽂2单元Chapter 2 Kicking the HabitPart TwoEmily:Okay, here’s the place.Vicky: The Multiple Organic Diner? Emily, do you really want to eat in this hole in the wall?Larry: Now, Vicky, Emily is trying to help us get back into shape. Besides, this place doesn’t look so bad. It’s a little dark maybe, but I’m sure it’s clean.Emily: That’s the spirit. Let’s take that table over there.Vicky:I suppose there’s no smoking allowed in here.Emily: Of course not, big sister. This is a health food restaurant. Besides, I thought you said you were going to kick the habit.Vicky: Well, Emily, I’ve tried. But, every time I stop smoking, I gain ten pounds. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to give up smoking.Emily: But you’ll feel so much better when you do! I’ve been eating w ell and exercising every day. I run two miles every other day and play tennis every Sunday. I feel wonderful and everybody tells me I look great. Larry: Yeah, Vicky, I think Emily is right. By the way, where’s the waiter? I’d like to order a drink before w e eat.Emily: Larry, it’s only three o’clock in the afternoon. Besides, health food restaurants don’t serve alcohol.Vicky: Wait a minute, Larry. I thought we agreed that you’d stop drinking if I quit smoking.Emily: I think you should both quit. Doesn’t t his restaurant make you want to start living a healthy life? Why, just look at this menu. Everything they serve here is natural and nutritious.Larry: Never mind nutritious. What are the burgers like? I’m starving. Emily: Oh, Larry. You must know that hamburgers have a lot of fat and are high in calories.Vicky: And the doctor told you that you have to lower your cholesterol and lose at least 25 pounds. Smoking isn’t the only way to have a heart attack early in life, you know. I’ m your wife and I’m too you ng to dress all in black.Larry: Don’t worry, dear, I’m not going to die any time soon. Besides, I’m going to start my new diet on Monday.Emily: That’s great. Larry, but I think the only real way to lose weight is to eat less and exercise more.Vicky: I agree with Emily. All you have to do is stop eating desserts and fried foods and no more alcohol.Larry: You know, maybe you’re right. Emily can help me plan a diet. Emily: And don’t forget the exercise. Why don’t you two come running with me. I’d love to h ave the company and we could play tennis together, too.Vicky: No, running hurts my knees. I think swimming would be the best exercise for me.Larry:Well, I don’t like swimming or running. But, I would like to get back into playing handball. I was a really good player when I was younger.Emily: Well, the important thing is that you two make some serious changes in your lifestyle. I’m really glad you’re doing this. Now, let’s celebrate your decision by ordering a nice tall glass of carrot-onion juice. Vicky and Larry: Carrot-onion juice?Emily:Of course. It’s chock-full of vim and vitality! It’s rich in vitamins and minerals. There’s vitamin C, B, and of course A for the eyes.Larry: Wait a minute. Our diet doesn’t start until Monday. If we’re going to do any celebrating, I say we should go over to the Burger Palace and have a real celebration.Emily: But…Vicky: I’m with you, Larry. Come on, I’m starving. See you later, Emily. Exercise 4 Vocabulary in ContextDirections: Listen to the sentences from the dialogue and circle the answer that has the same meaning.1.Vicky: Emily, do you really want to eat in this hole in the wall? Context:Vicky: Emily, do you really want to eat in this hole in the wall?Larry: This place doesn’t look so bad. It’s a little dark maybe, but I’m sure it’s clean.Sentence: Emily, do you really want to eat in this hole in the wall?2.I thought you said you were going to kick the habit.Context:Emily: I thought you said you were going to kick the habit.Vicky: Well, I’ve tried. But, ev ery time I stop smoking, I gain ten pounds.I don’t think I’ll ever be able to give up smoking.Sentence: I thought you said you were going to kick the habit.3.Everything they serve here is natural and nutritious.Context:Doesn’t this restaurant make you w ant to start living a healthy life? Why, jut look at this menu. Everything they serve here is natural and nutritious. Sentence: Everything they serve here is natural and nutritious.4.You must know that hamburgers have a lot of fat and are high incalories.Context:Emily: You must know that hamburgers have a lot of fat and are high in calories.Vicky: And the doctor told you that you have to lower your cholesteroland lose at least 25 pounds.Sentence:You must know that hamburgers have a lot of fat and are high in calories.5.I’m too young to dress all in black.Context:Vicky: I’m too young to dress all in black.Larry: Don’t worry, dear, I’m not going to die any time soon. Sentence:I’m too young to dress all in black.6.It’s full chock of vim and vitality.Context:Emily: Now, let’s celebrate your decision by ordering a nice tall glass of carrot-onion juice.Vicky and Larry: Carrot-onion juice? !?Emily:Of course! It’s full chock of vim and vitality! It’s rich in vitamins and minerals. There’s vitamin C,B, a nd of course A for the eyes. Sentence:It’s full chock of vim and vitality.Part ThreeExercise 11.What’s the shortest height and lowest weight for men on this chart?2.What is the heaviest weight for women on this chart?3.How much should a 5’4’ woman weigh?4.How much should a 5’11’ man weigh?5.Who should weigh more: a small-boned 5’5” man, or a small-boned5’7’ woman?6.Who should weigh more: a small-boned 5’11’ man, or a large-boned5’11’ woman?Exercise 1D1.I’m small-boned like all of the women in my family. Well, to tell thetruth, the men in my family are no giants either. I’m only 5’1” and I weigh 126 pounds.2.I’m 5’9”. My weight goes between 175 and 180. I try to eat healthyfoods and get exercise, but I have to travel a lot for my job, and when I’m out of town, it’s ery difficult to stay on my diet. I havea normal build.3.I’m 5’7” and I weigh 109 pounds. I guess you can say that I have anaverage build; well, as average as I’m ever going to get! I have looked like this ever since I was a kid. And my mother used to make me wear short skirts with bright-colored tights. I looked just like Rippi Longstocking!4.I am 5’7” and I am very proud to say that I weigh 130 pounds. I guessyou could say that I’ve got a small build. Believe it or not, I used to weigh 30 pounds. I t was hard work, but I’m very pleased with the results.5.I’m 6’4” and you’d be surprised how many times every day peopleask me about my height. I like towering over the rest of the world, but sometimes it’s difficult finding suits and other clothing tha t fits. And there’s no way I could ever fit into a sports car! I’m average build andI weigh about 170 pounds.6.I’m 5’2” and I weigh 140 pounds. I’m big-boned, but my bones arenot as heavy as I like to think they are. I used to be skinny as a child, but age and laziness have made some changes. And having five children sure didn’t help.Exercise 2B1.Find Vegetables. Which vegetable has the highest number of calories?Which vegetable has the lowest number of calories?2.Now, find Beverages. How many calories are there in two cups of tea?3.Look at Vegetables. How many calories are there in twelve spears ofasparagus?4.Look at Desserts and Snacks. Which has more calories: a slice ofapple pie or a slice of chocolate cake?5.Look at Meats and Poultry. How many calories are there in two hotdogs?6.Look at Grains. Which has fewer calories: two cups of oatmeal or twoslices of pizza?7.Look at Beverages. Which is more fattening, a cup of coffee or a cupof orange juice?8.Look at Fruit. Which has more calories: an apple or a banana?9.Look at Miscellaneous Items. Which has fewer calories: a tablespoonof honey or a tablespoon of jam?10.L ook at Grains. Which has fewer calories: a tuna sandwich on whitebread or a tuna sandwich on a roll?Exercise 2CCustomer 1:Yes, I’d like the Dieter’s Delight. Now, let’s see; it says that that comes with a half cup of cottage cheese, a sliced tomato, six spears of asparagus, and a cup of fresh pineapple. That doesn’t sound too bad. I don’t think I’ll have to worry about going over my calorie limit. Oh, and I’d also kike a cup of coffee please—black with no sugar.Customer 2:I think I’ll have the salmon and a baked potato…Oh, wait a minute; thelast time I had the salmon it was a little too dry. Hmm…I don’t really feel like eating cod…Uh, well, te ll you what; let me have the steak—medium-rare, please. Yeah, I don’t care if they say that red meat is bad for you. As a matter of fact, make the steak blood rare. A nice thick steak once in a while never hurt anybody. Of course, I’ll want a baked potato with my steak. I’d also like a beer, please.Customer 3I’d like a turkey sandwich on whole wheat, please. If you don’t mind, I’d like the bread lightly toasted. I don’t want any mayonnaise; please give me mustard—just a little mustard—instead. Hot mustard if you have it. Mustard is so much better for you than mayonnaise. It tastes just as good and has a fraction of the calories. I’ll have a glass of iced tea with two sugars as well, please.Customer 4:Boy, I’m starved. All I’ve had today was some oatmea l and a banana. Let me have a couple of slices of pizza—no, make that three slices. Can I get a salad with that? No? Okay, then I think I’ll just have a slice of apple pie for dessert. Oh, and could you bring me a bottle of beer right away, please.Customer 5:Do you still serve those wonderful homemade fish sticks? You do? Those are the best in town! If I were hungry, I’d order some right now. I think I want something light; is there any chocolate cake left? No? I know that goes pretty fast. How about cookies; do you have any oatmeal cookies? Okay, I’d like two cookies and a glass of milk, please.Part Four Focus: ConditionalsExercise 1Listen to the following real conditional or result clauses and circle the clauses that can be joined to them.Example: If I have the money,1.Mary will go on a diet2.John will reach his correct weight. . .3.If you join the exercise class,4.Maria will eat more fruits and vegetables. . .5.If Sally eats a lot of chocolate cake on her birthday,Exercise 2Directions: Listen to the following unreal conditional or result clauses and circle the clauses that can be joined to them. Example: If I had the money,1.If Mary went on a diet,2.If John reached his correct weight. . .3.You would join the exercise class,4.If Maria ate more fruits and vegetables,5.Sally would eat a lot of chocolate cake on her birthday. . .Exercise 3Directions: Listen to the following sentences. Then, circle the correct answer.Example: If I have the money, I will join a health club.1.I would go running with you if I had stronger knees.2.Eddie’s health will improve if he quits smoking.3.If I lived near the park, I would go running every day.4.I will get in shape quickly if I join a health club.5.If Ling keeps abusing narcotics, the police will incarcerate her.6.If I only eat a salad, I’ll be famished later.7.If you practiced progressive relaxation techniques, you would feelcalmer.8.If fondue weren’t fattening, I would eat it regularly.9.If we don’t work out religiously, we’ll lose the battle of the bulge.10.If you don’t stop noshing on those cookies, you’ll need to shop for anew wardrobe.Part Five PRACTICEExercise 1Directions: You will hear ten questions. Read the three possible responses and circle the correct answer.1.How much weight are you planning to lose?2.Why should I cut down on my cheese consumption?3.Which one of these foods has the highest number of calories?4.Shouldn’t you ear more fruit and vegetable?5.How often do you exercise?6.What’s nutritious about this food?7.How many calories of food are needed to produce a pound of weight?8.Can you describe your sister, please?9.When are you starting your new diet?10.What can Henry do to get back into shape?Exercise 2Directions: You will hear ten sentences. Read the three choices and circle the correct answer.1.If you didn’t work on Saturday, you could play tennis with us.2.A plain hot dog has fewer calories than a turkey sandwich with lots ofmayonnaise.3.I have already lost 25 pounds, and when I lose 15 more, I will be atmy ideal weight.4.If I join a health club, I’ll go swimming every day.5.Goldsmith’s Fitness Center is open on weekdays from noon to 6:00.6.Frances smokes, her husband Dan eats a lot of junk food, and theyboth hate to exercise.7.Sylvia got a very high score on the health survey.8.The average American is overweight for two major reasons.9.If you had a job in a restaurant, you would have to watch your weight.10.T om’s stress level is very high.Exercise 3Directions:Listen to the conversations. Each time you hear the bell, circle the sentence that you think is correct. Conversation 1Pam: Hey, Eddie! Long time no see! Where have you been hiding? Eddie: Oh, hi, Pam. I was transferred to the west coast office for a year. Pam: Welcome back.Eddie: Thanks. What’s new with you?Pam: Oh, you know, the same old thing. Between work, Al, and the kids,I never seem to have enough time to come out here to jog. Eddie: Unfortunately, exercise is always the first thing we give up. Bell SoundEddie: You look like you haven’t been jogging in years.Pam: Excuse me?Eddie: I guess all those after school snacks are just taking their toll. You know, you’re much too young to be going to pot like this. Howold are you anyway, 34 or 35?Pam: I don’t really think . . .Eddie: Because, the way you’re going, if you keep piling on the pounds you’ll be l ooking at some serious health problems down the line,not to mention all the money you’ll be spending n tent dresses! Pam: Yeah, well thanks for the pep talk, Eddie. I’ve got to go. Bell SoundConversation 2Carl:I’m starving!Debbie: Me, too. So, what are you in the mood for?Carl: Hmm, let’s see; I think I’ll have the burger special with a side of cole slaw and a root beer.Bell SoundDebbie: Wait a second. I thought we were going to start our diets today.Carl: Yeah, that’s right.Debbie: So, shouldn’t you be going easy on the fat and cholesterol? Carl: I am.Debbie: You call a hamburger, cole slaw, and a soft drink good for you? Carl: Read the fine print, honey. The burger is made of vegetable tofu, the cole slaw has a yogurt dressing instead of mayonnaise, andthe root beer is all natural without sugar.Bell SoundExercise 4Directions: You will hear three conversations. At the beginning of each conversation you will hear a question. Listen to the conversation. Then, circle the best answer.1.Question: How much does the Burnidoff program cost for onemonth?Announcer: Join the Burnidoff Diet Program Today! For just pennies a day, you too can look slim and trim and feel healthy and fit!Why, just listen to this satisfied Burnidoff customer: Carol: I lost 130 pounds in just nine months with the Burnidoff program. My husband says I look better now than the day we got married.And that was 35 years ago!Announcer: That’s what Burnidoff will do for you. Remember, just $50 per week. Call us at 555-3438 for more information. That’s555-DIET. Call now!2.Question: Which activities is the daughter involved in?Cathy: Oh, you have such lovely children!Christie:Why, thank you. We’re very proud of them.Cathy: They are. My son, Don, is on the high school swim team. Of course he also lifts weights – they all have to do that as part oftheir training.Cathy: He does look quite strong. So does your daughter Patricia. I bet she’s a dancer. Is she studying ballet?Christie: No, actually she’s captain of t he basketball team. She also enjoys bike riding.Cathy: I wish my children were as interested in fitness as yours.3.Question: What is Jerry worried about?Jerry: Paula, I’ve decided I’ve got to stop smoking.Paula:Oh, Jerry. I’m really happy. You know smok ing is so dangerous for your health. Just weeks after you stop, you’ll feel a bigdifference.Jerry: Yeah, well I’m a little afraid that I might gain a lot of weight.They say that you eat a lot more from nerves when you stopsmoking.Paula: Well, it was difficult, but I made up my mind that I had to do it if I wanted to stay healthy and live to be old enough to see my grandchildren grow up.Jerry: I’m not worried about my health at all. I haven’t been smoking that long, and besides, I’m as healthy as a horse. I just can’t stand nonsmokers always asking me to leave the room. And it’s becoming more difficult to smoke if you want to go almost anywhere in public.Paula: Well, Jerry, I think that’s good. It’s getting you to stop smoking and you know that it can only be good for your health. Exercise 5Directions: Listen to the sentences. Choose the correct vocabulary word.1.I love running, swimming, and jogging.2.You must score 89 to 100 points to get an A.3.Don’t eat those cookies. Have an apple instead.4.The market Avenue Gym is small and dirty.5.Kenny has red hair just like his mother.6.All right everybody. Down to the ground. Touch your toes!7.Even though Ms. Johnson is 85 years old, she still swims, volunteersat the day care center, and works part time.8.My doctor told me I had to quit drinking tea and coffee.9.Hazzar’s steakhouse has the biggest portions in the city.10.Ann’s husband died last year.。
（完整版）研究生英语二课后答案总结
（完整版）研究⽣英语⼆课后答案总结第⼀单元⼀、1. The tranquil atmosphere of the inn allows guests to feel totally at home.2. Technological advances might ultimately lead to even more job losses.3. In the aftermath of the shootings, there were calls for tighter controls on gun ownership.4. Her kindness and generosity cancel out her occasional flashes of temper.5. He was beginning to wonder if he would survive the ordeal6. Foreign food aid has led to a drastic reduction in the numbers of people dying of starvation.7. Perhaps her most important legacy was her program of educational reform.8. There were food shortages and other deprivations during the Civil War.9. The new economic policies could prove suicidal for the party.10. The building will be completed around six months earlier than anticipated.11. The experience was enough to keep him preoccupied for some time.12. The road to happiness is paved with adversities.13. She aspires to nothing no less than the chairmanship of the company.14. He might be influenced by nostalgia for the surroundings of his happy youth.15. In retrospect, I wish that I had thought about alternative courses of action.⼆、1. Watching your baby being born is a mind-blowing experience(极其令⼈兴奋的经历).2. There is built-in storage space(内置储藏空间) in all bedrooms.3. This handout focuses on self-protection measures(⾃我保护措施) under difficult climatic conditions.4. I’m sure we could offer you some short-term employment (短期的⼯作).5. So, how is it that we all, or at least many of us, have such a distorted and negative self- perception(歪曲的、否定的⾃我观念)?6. Helen Hunt stars as a character undergoing life-changing events(改变了⽣活的事件) in Then She Found Me.7. She has written a book that is beautiful because of the honesty and the raw emotion that is portrayed in all-encompassing details(⽆所不包的细节).8. Having a decent job contributes to a good self-image(⼀个好的⾃我形象).三、What then is a good mind? It is the w hole mental ……1、searches2、connections3、inventive4、discerning5、anticipates6、future7、individual8、identifies9、fallacy10、self-discipline四、翻译1、I had so worked upon my imagination as really to believe that about the whole mansion and domain there hung 。
考研英语二作文模板朗读
考研英语二作文模板朗读Title: Template for Reading Aloud in the Postgraduate English Exam。
As we all know, the English language is an essential part of the postgraduate entrance examination. In the English exam, the reading aloud section is one of the key components, and it requires candidates to read a passage or a paragraph fluently and accurately. Therefore, it is crucial for candidates to be well-prepared for this part of the exam. In this article, I will provide a template for reading aloud in the postgraduate English exam, which includes tips on pronunciation, intonation, and overall performance.First and foremost, pronunciation is the foundation of reading aloud. Candidates should pay attention to the correct pronunciation of each word in the passage. It is essential to practice the pronunciation of difficult words and pay attention to the stress and intonation of sentences. In addition, candidates should be familiar with the phonetic alphabet and use it to improve their pronunciation.Secondly, intonation is another important aspect of reading aloud. Candidates should be aware of the rise and fall of their voice when reading a passage. They should use appropriate intonation to convey the meaning of the passage and to make the reading more engaging. It is also important to pay attention to the rhythm and pacing of the passage, as this can greatly affect the overall performance.Furthermore, candidates should focus on their overall performance when reading aloud. They should try to maintain a steady and clear voice throughout the passage, and avoid mumbling or speaking too quickly. Candidates should also pay attention to their posture and body language, as these can also affect their performance. It is important to maintain eye contact with the audience and to use gestures and facial expressions to convey the meaning of the passage.In addition to the above tips, candidates should also practice reading aloud regularly to improve their skills. They can use various materials such as newspapers, magazines, and online articles to practice their pronunciation, intonation, and overall performance. Itis also helpful to record themselves reading aloud and listen to the recording to identify areas for improvement.In conclusion, the reading aloud section is an important part of the postgraduate English exam, and candidates should be well-prepared for it. By focusing on pronunciation, intonation, and overall performance, candidates can improve their reading aloud skills and achieve a better score in the exam. With regular practice and dedication, candidates can excel in the reading aloud section and improve their overall English proficiency. Good luck to all the candidates preparing for the postgraduate English exam!。
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第2单元2013年山东大学网络学习新闻英语二，网上虽然有些答案但是不大一样，也没有听力原文，这里的最全准备1.Exercise 1: Listen to this passage and decide whether the following statements are true or false, write T for true and F for false.听力文本：Airport Security Screens Passengers Using New TechnologyChecking baggage for explosives hasn't been a problem. Airportsecurity can put bags in x-ray machines, open them up to lookinside, or use advanced machinery that that check traces ofchemicals often used in explosives.But checking people's bodies isn't so easy. A TSA initiativethat began last September to rigorously frisk more people led todozens of sexual harassment complaints. So the TSA turned totechnology installing what looks like a longer, more complexwalk-through metal detectors in nine airports around the country.Jose Ralls is the TSA director from McCarran International in Las Vegas.Jose Ralls: The machine actually will talk to the individual,telling them to stand inside and wait, and as soon as they arecleared, it will tell them to proceed.From a distance, Mr. Ralls watches one airport passenger go through the process.Jose Ralls: Now he knows to go on through, and he just waits, and as soon as the air is analyzed he will be allowed to proceedforward.The machine blasts air downward and across whoever inside theportal. Mr. Ralls says that often startles people.Jose Ralls: That's why our focus out there is to explain tothem what will be taking place,the noise that they will be hearing.The way it's supposed to work is that suspicious particles onclothing and exposed skin are blasted towards the floor -- where,within seven seconds, the machine can detect 40 types ofexplosives. If any are found, security is alerted.According to the manufacturer, Smith Detection, the portals also have less than 1% error rate. Company vice president MarkLastra says this technology is commonly used elsewhere.Smith Detection: Mostly highly controlled facilities,sensitive security, such as nuclear power plants and governmentbuildings with high security needs.Along with increasing security, the TSA hopes to cut down on passenger wait times. It is collecting data from the airports inthis test base to see if the machines are faster and moreefficient than human inspectors.The Transportation Security Administration plans to deployfive more of these portals elsewhere in the nation by late spring.Eventually it would like the explosive detectors to be as commonas metal detectors.I am Ky Plaskon in Las Vegas.题目：1.For a long time, checking baggage for explosives has been aproblem for airport security.文本：你的答案:F正确答案:F得分:5.00题目：2.Within seven seconds, the machine mentioned in the news candetect 14 types of explosives.文本：你的答案:F正确答案:F得分:5.00题目：3.According to the manufacturer, the portals also have no errorrate.文本：你的答案:F正确答案:F得分:5.00题目：4.Along with increasing security, the TSA hopes to cut down onpassenger wait times. It is collecting data from the airports in thetest phase to see if the machines are faster and more efficient thanhuman inspectors.文本：你的答案:T正确答案:T得分:5.00题目：5.The Transportation Security Administration plans to deploy fivemore of these portals in other nations by late winter.文本：你的答案:F正确答案:F得分:5.002.Exercise 2: Listen to the passage and answer each question bygiving the best choice.听力文本：Airport Security Screens Passengers Using New TechnologyChecking baggage for explosives hasn't been a problem. Airportsecurity can put bags in x-ray machines, open them up to lookinside, or use advanced machinery that that check traces ofchemicals often used in explosives.But checking people's bodies isn't so easy. A TSA initiativethat began last September to rigorously frisk more people led todozens of sexual harassment complaints. So the TSA turned totechnology installing what looks like a longer, more complexwalk-through metal detectors in nine airports around the country.Jose Ralls is the TSA director from McCarran International inLas Vegas.Jose Ralls: The machine actually will talk to the individual,telling them to stand inside and wait, and as soon as they arecleared, it will tell them to proceed.From a distance, Mr. Ralls watches one airport passenger gothrough the process.Jose Ralls: Now he knows to go on through, and he just waits,and as soon as the air is analyzed he will be allowed to proceedforward.The machine blasts air downward and across whoever inside theportal. Mr. Ralls says that often startles people.Jose Ralls: That's why our focus out there is to explain tothem what will be taking place,the noise that they will behearing.The way it's supposed to work is that suspicious particles onclothing and exposed skin are blasted towards the floor -- where,within seven seconds, the machine can detect 40 types ofexplosives. If any are found, security is alerted.According to the manufacturer, Smith Detection, the portalsalso have less than 1% error rate. Company vice president MarkLastra says this technology is commonly used elsewhere.Smith Detection: Mostly highly controlled facilities,sensitive security, such as nuclear power plants and government buildings with high security needs.Along with increasing security, the TSA hopes to cut down on passenger wait times. It is collecting data from the airports inthis test base to see if the machines are faster and moreefficient than human inspectors.The Transportation Security Administration plans to deployfive more of these portals elsewhere in the nation by late spring. Eventually it would like the explosive detectors to be as commonas metal detectors.I am Ky Plaskon in Las Vegas.题目：1.According to the news, in which way airport security can't detect traces of chemicals used in explosives?文本：A) put bags in x-ray machinesB) talk to the individualC) open bags up to look insideD) use advanced technology你的答案:B正确答案:B得分:5.00题目：2.What is the name of the machine's manufacturer?文本：A) Smith InspectorB) Smith DetectorC) Smith DetectionD) Smith Screen你的答案:C正确答案:C得分:5.00题目：pany vice president Mark Lastra says this technology iscommonly used elsewhere. In which area the technology can be used?文本：A) power plantB) education buildingsC) nuclear power plantsD) Commercial buildings你的答案:C正确答案:C得分:5.003.Exercise 3: Listen to the passage and fill in blanks with themissing information.I.But checking people's bodies is not so easy. A TSA initiativethat began last September to ___1____ frisk more people led to_____2____ of sexual harassment ______3____. So TSA turned to______4_______ _____5____ what looks like a longer, more complexwalk-through ____6_____ detectors in nine airports around thecountry.II.The machine actually will talk to the individual, tell them tostand inside and wait, and as soon as they are ____7____, it willtell them to ______8____.III. Along with increasing ______9_____, the TSA hopes to_____10_____ on passenger wait times. It is collecting data fromthe airports in the test phase to see if the machines are fasterand more efficient than human inspectors.题目：1.文本：听力文本：Airport Security Screens Passengers Using New TechnologyChecking baggage for explosives hasn't been a problem. Airport security can put bags in x-ray machines, open them up to look inside, or use advanced machinery that that check traces of chemicals often used in explosives.But checking people's bodies isn't so easy. A TSA initiativethat began last September to rigorously frisk more people led to dozens of sexual harassment complaints. So the TSA turned to technology installing what looks like a longer, more complexwalk-through metal detectors in nine airports around the country.Jose Ralls is the TSA director from McCarran International in Las Vegas.Jose Ralls: The machine actually will talk to the individual, telling them to stand inside and wait, and as soon as they are cleared, it will tell them to proceed.From a distance, Mr. Ralls watches one airport passenger go through the process.Jose Ralls: Now he knows to go on through, and he just waits, and as soon as the air is analyzed he will be allowed to proceed forward.The machine blasts air downward and across whoever inside the portal. Mr. Ralls says that often startles people.Jose Ralls: That's why our focus out there is to explain to them what will be taking place,the noise that they will be hearing.The way it's supposed to work is that suspicious particles on clothing and exposed skin are blasted towards the floor -- where, within seven seconds, the machine can detect 40 types of explosives. If any are found, security is alerted.According to the manufacturer, Smith Detection, the portals also have less than 1% error rate. Company vice president Mark Lastra says this technology is commonly used elsewhere.Smith Detection: Mostly highly controlled facilities, sensitive security, such as nuclear power plants and government buildings with high security needs.Along with increasing security, the TSA hopes to cut down on passenger wait times. It is collecting data from the airports inthis test base to see if the machines are faster and more efficient than human inspectors.The Transportation Security Administration plans to deploy five more of these portals elsewhere in the nation by late spring. Eventually it would like the explosive detectors to be as common as metal detectors.I am Ky Plaskon in Las Vegas.你的答案:rigorously正确答案: rigorously 得分:6.00题目：2. 文本：你的答案: dozens正确答案: dozens得分:6.00题目：3. 文本：你的答案: complaint 正确答案: complaints 得分:0.00题目：4. 文本：你的答案: installing 正确答案: technology 得分:0.00题目：5. 文本：你的答案: metal正确答案: installing 得分:0.00题目：6. 文本：你的答案:tell them to stand inside and wait 正确答案:metal得分:0.00题目：7.文本：你的答案:cleared正确答案:cleared得分:6.00题目：8.文本：你的答案:proceed正确答案:proceed得分:6.00题目：9.文本：你的答案:security正确答案:security得分:6.00题目：10.文本：你的答案:cut down正确答案:cut down得分:6.00任务1.Exercise 1 Part 1: Listen to this passage and decide whether thefollowing statements are true or false, write T for true and F forfalse.Computer Simulations Might Predict Future EarthquakesGeologists say they knew a larger earthquake was coming inSouth Asia, but they did not know when.The Himalayan Mountains were formed some 150 million years ago after the landmass that is now India broke off from Antarctica,drifted north and collided with the rest of Asia.Scientists say the South Asian land mass is still movingtowards North Asia at the rate of about two centimeters a year,making the area prone to earthquakes.Harley Benz is a researcher at the U.S. Geological Surveyearthquake information center.Harley Benz: It's a broad zone of deformation, and across thiszone that extends 1,000 kilometers, you have a whole series offaults and folds.Another earthquake-prone region is along the 1300 kilometerSan Andreas Fault in California.It is here that John Rundle, a physics and engineeringprofessor at the University of California at Davis, is testing hisearthquake computer simulation.John Rundle: You take these simulations, you turn them on, you run them and you do as good a job as possible in simulating orrepresenting the past history of activity on the fault systems.Dr. Rundle uses information from tools such as globalpositioning satellites to create a virtual reality model ofthousands of years of earthquake activity along the San AndreasFault. He says that in the future, this computer model may be ableto predict some earthquakes just as hurricane paths are nowforecast.John Rundle: Our goal is to be able to make forecasts on thatkind of time scale and then to improve it to the point where we'reactually able to see the preparation process in the months andyear or two leading up to a large earthquake.Dr. Rundle says that several decades from now, one third ofthe world's population could live in seismically active regions.He hopes that by then, the virtual reality software will helpprevent the heavy loss of life caused by tragedies such as theSouth Asia earthquake.Leta Hong Fincher, VOA news.题目：1.Geologists say they knew a large earthquake was coming in South Asia, and they also know when.文本：你的答案:F正确答案:F得分:4.00题目：2.The Himalayan Mountains were formed after a landmass broke off from Antarctica, drifted north and collided with the rest of Asia.文本：你的答案:T正确答案:T得分:4.00题目：3.Scientists say the Nouth Asian land mass is still movingtowards Sorth Asia at the rate of about two meters a year, makingthe area prone to earthquakes.文本：你的答案:F正确答案:F得分:4.00题目：4.Another earthquake-prone region is along the 1300 kilometer San Andreas Fault in America.文本：你的答案:T正确答案:T得分:4.00题目：5.Dr. Rundle says that several decades from now, one third of the world's population could live in seismically active regions.文本：你的答案:T正确答案:T得分:4.002.Exercise 1 Part 2: Listen to the passage and answer eachquestion by giving the best choice.Computer Simulations Might Predict Future EarthquakesGeologists say they knew a larger earthquake was coming in South Asia, but they did not know when.The Himalayan Mountains were formed some 150 million years ago after the landmass that is now India broke off from Antarctica,drifted north and collided with the rest of Asia.Scientists say the South Asian land mass is still movingtowards North Asia at the rate of about two centimeters a year,making the area prone to earthquakes.Harley Benz is a researcher at the U.S. Geological Survey earthquake information center.Harley Benz: It's a broad zone of deformation, and across this zone that extends 1,000 kilometers, you have a whole series offaults and folds.Another earthquake-prone region is along the 1300 kilometerSan Andreas Fault in California.It is here that John Rundle, a physics and engineeringprofessor at the University of California at Davis, is testing his earthquake computer simulation.John Rundle: You take these simulations, you turn them on, you run them and you do as good a job as possible in simulating or representing the past history of activity on the fault systems.Dr. Rundle uses information from tools such as global positioning satellites to create a virtual reality model ofthousands of years of earthquake activity along the San Andreas Fault. He says that in the future, this computer model may be ableto predict some earthquakes just as hurricane paths are nowforecast.John Rundle: Our goal is to be able to make forecasts on that kind of time scale and then to improve it to the point where we're actually able to see the preparation process in the months andyear or two leading up to a large earthquake.Dr. Rundle says that several decades from now, one third of the world's population could live in seismically active regions.He hopes that by then, the virtual reality software will help prevent the heavy loss of life caused by tragedies such as the South Asia earthquake.Leta Hong Fincher, VOA news.题目：1.When were the Himalayan Mountains formed?文本：A) some 50 million years agoB) about 150 million years agoC) about 105 million years agoD) some 150 billion years ago你的答案:B正确答案:B得分:4.00题目：2.According to the news, which one can be forecast now?文本：A) earthquakeB) faults and foldsC) volcanic earthquakeD) hurricane paths你的答案:D正确答案:D得分:4.00题目：3.What dose Dr. Rundle use to create a virtual reality model of thousands of years of earthquake activity along the San Andreas Fault?文本：A) information from tools such as global positioning satellitesB) information from the past history of activity on the fault systemsC) information from physics and engineeringD) information from geological survey你的答案:A正确答案:A得分:4.003.Exercise 2: Listening for Comprehensive Understanding: Listen to the passage and answer the following questions by filling the blank.题目：1.What is the main idea of this piece of news? Possible Answer: Computer simulations might ______ future earthquakes.文本：Computer Simulations Might Predict Future EarthquakesGeologists say they knew a larger earthquake was coming in South Asia, but they did not know when.The Himalayan Mountains were formed some 150 million years ago after the landmass that is now India broke off from Antarctica,drifted north and collided with the rest of Asia.Scientists say the South Asian land mass is still moving towards North Asia at the rate of about two centimeters a year, making thearea prone to earthquakes.Harley Benz is a researcher at the U.S. Geological Survey earthquake information center.Harley Benz: It's a broad zone of deformation, and across this zone that extends 1,000 kilometers, you have a whole series offaults and folds.Another earthquake-prone region is along the 1300 kilometer San Andreas Fault in California.It is here that John Rundle, a physics and engineering professorat the University of California at Davis, is testing his earthquake computer simulation.John Rundle: You take these simulations, you turn them on, you run them and you do as good a job as possible in simulating or representing the past history of activity on the fault systems.Dr. Rundle uses information from tools such as global positioning satellites to create a virtual reality model ofthousands of years of earthquake activity along the San Andreas Fault. He says that in the future, this computer model may be ableto predict some earthquakes just as hurricane paths are nowforecast.John Rundle: Our goal is to be able to make forecasts on thatkind of time scale and then to improve it to the point where we'reactually able to see the preparation process in the months and yearor two leading up to a large earthquake.Dr. Rundle says that several decades from now, one third of the world's population could live in seismically active regions. Hehopes that by then, the virtual reality software will help preventthe heavy loss of life caused by tragedies such as the South Asiaearthquake.Leta Hong Fincher, VOA news.你的答案:omputer simulations might predict future earthquakes正确答案:predict得分:0.00题目：2.According to Dr. Rundle, several decades from now, what will bethe contribution of the virtual reality software? Possible answer:Dr. Rundle hopes that virtual reality software will help people maketimely preparation, and ______ the heavy loss of life caused bytragedies such as the South Asia earthquake.文本：你的答案:Dr. Rundle hopes that the virtual reality software will help peoplemake timely preparation, and prevent the heavy loss of life causedby tragedies such as the South Asia earthquake正确答案:prevent得分:0.004.Exercise 3: Focus-listening: Listen to the passage and fill inblanks with the missing information.I.It's a broad _____1____ of deformation, and across this zonethat _____2_____ 1,000 kilometers, you have a whole _____3___ offaults and folds.II.Dr. Rundle uses information from ____4___ such as ______5___________6_____ _____7____ to create a virtual reality _____8___of thousands of years of earthquake activity along the San AndreasFault. He says that in the future, this computer model may be ableto predict some earthquakes just as hurricane paths are now_____9___.III.Dr. Rundle says that several _______10___ ______11____________12___, one third of the world's population could live inseismically active ____13_____. He hopes that by then, the virtualreality ____14____ will help prevent the heavy loss of life causedby ___15____ such as the South Asia earthquake.题目：1.文本：Computer Simulations Might Predict Future EarthquakesGeologists say they knew a larger earthquake was coming in South Asia, but they did not know when.The Himalayan Mountains were formed some 150 million years ago after the landmass that is now India broke off from Antarctica,drifted north and collided with the rest of Asia.Scientists say the South Asian land mass is still moving towards North Asia at the rate of about two centimeters a year, making thearea prone to earthquakes.Harley Benz is a researcher at the U.S. Geological Surveyearthquake information center.Harley Benz: It's a broad zone of deformation, and across this zone that extends 1,000 kilometers, you have a whole series offaults and folds.Another earthquake-prone region is along the 1300 kilometer San Andreas Fault in California.It is here that John Rundle, a physics and engineering professor at the University of California at Davis, is testing his earthquakecomputer simulation.John Rundle: You take these simulations, you turn them on, you run them and you do as good a job as possible in simulating orrepresenting the past history of activity on the fault systems.Dr. Rundle uses information from tools such as globalpositioning satellites to create a virtual reality model ofthousands of years of earthquake activity along the San AndreasFault. He says that in the future, this computer model may be ableto predict some earthquakes just as hurricane paths are nowforecast.John Rundle: Our goal is to be able to make forecasts on thatkind of time scale and then to improve it to the point where we're actually able to see the preparation process in the months and year or two leading up to a large earthquake.Dr. Rundle says that several decades from now, one third of the world's population could live in seismically active regions. He hopes that by then, the virtual reality software will help preventthe heavy loss of life caused by tragedies such as the South Asia earthquake.Leta Hong Fincher, VOA news.你的答案:zone正确答案:zone得分:4.00题目：2.文本：你的答案:extends正确答案:extends得分:4.00题目：3.文本：你的答案:series正确答案:series得分:4.00题目：4.文本：你的答案:tools正确答案:tools得分:4.00题目：5.你的答案:global positioning satellites 正确答案:global得分:0.00题目：6.文本：你的答案:model正确答案:positioning得分:0.00题目：7.文本：你的答案:forecast正确答案:satellites得分:0.00题目：8.文本：你的答案:decades from now正确答案:model得分:0.00题目：9.文本：你的答案:regions正确答案:forecas t得分:0.00文本：你的答案: software正确答案: decades得分:0.00题目：11.文本：你的答案:the heavy loss of life 正确答案:from得分:0.00题目：12.文本：你的答案: tragedies正确答案:now得分:0.00题目：13.文本：你的答案:正确答案:regions得分:题目：14.文本：你的答案:正确答案: software得分:题目：15.文本：你的答案:正确答案:tragedies得分:补充1.Passage One Exercise 1 Part 1: Listen to Passage One and answereach question by giving the best choice.Australia Sets Up New Tsunami Warning SystemThe Australian tsunami warning system is part of whatofficials hope will be a network of centers across the IndianOcean that share scientific data. Indonesia, which was badly hitby the Indian Ocean tsunami four years ago, is expected to haveits own early warning mechanism working by the end of the year.The Australian project is based in the southern city ofMelbourne and relies on high technology deep sea buoys. Five arein waters northwest of Australia, while others are off thecontinent's east coast in the Coral Sea. Additional buoys arefurther south in the Tasman Sea.Barry Drummond from the government's Geosciences office says the new system will provide accurate information about the risksof giant waves."Rather than saying a tsunami is on its way and it may impact the coastline of whichever state, the center is now in a positionto be able to say, along that coastline these areas are moresusceptible than those and in these areas the threat will be tothings in the water; swimmers, boats, harbors and that sort ofthings and within these other areas the tsunami may come ashoreand then these are the areas that you have to worry about,"explained Drummond. "So far more detail. It allows us not toover-warn and ensures we don't under-warn."The sensitive monitoring equipment allows scientists to pinpoint the location of an earthquake that could trigger a tsunami, its depth and strength.The Australian system also will provide sea level and seismic data to vulnerable island nations in the Pacific Ocean and also to authorities in Japan.The epicenter of the undersea earthquake that triggered the December 26, 2004, Indian Ocean tsunami occurred off the west coast of Sumatra in Indonesia.More than 200,000 people were killed in 11 countries. Many coastal areas were swamped by waves up to 30 meters high.It was one of the world's worst natural disasters. Indonesia, Thailand, India and Sri Lanka were hardest hit.Unlike the Pacific, the Indian Ocean did not have a system to warn coastal communities that a tsunami was on the way.In the aftermath of the 2004 disaster, scientists and governments began working on an alert network for the Indian Ocean region.题目：1.Which one could be the possible title for the news?文本：A) The Australian Tsunami Warning CenterB) Australia Sets Up New Tsunami Warning SystemC) Indian Ocean TsunamD) Tsunami's Impact on Scientific Research你的答案:D正确答案:D得分:3.00题目：2.Due to Indian Ocean tsunami, how many people were killed? 文本：A) more than 120,000 peopleB) more than 20,000 peopleC) more than 200,000 peopleD) more than 200,000,000 people你的答案:C正确答案:C得分:4.00题目：3.Which countries were not hardest hit during Indian Ocean tsunami?文本：A) IndonesiaB) ThailandC) IndiaD) Singapore你的答案:D正确答案:D得分:3.002.Passage One Exercise 1 Part 2: Listen to the passage and decide whether the following statements are true or false, write T for trueand F for false.Australia Sets Up New Tsunami Warning SystemThe Australian tsunami warning system is part of whatofficials hope will be a network of centers across the IndianOcean that share scientific data. Indonesia, which was badly hitby the Indian Ocean tsunami four years ago, is expected to haveits own early warning mechanism working by the end of the year.The Australian project is based in the southern city of Melbourne and relies on high technology deep sea buoys. Five arein waters northwest of Australia, while others are off thecontinent's east coast in the Coral Sea. Additional buoys arefurther south in the Tasman Sea.Barry Drummond from the government's Geosciences office says the new system will provide accurate information about the risksof giant waves."Rather than saying a tsunami is on its way and it may impact the coastline of whichever state, the center is now in a positionto be able to say, along that coastline these areas are more susceptible than those and in these areas the threat will be tothings in the water; swimmers, boats, harbors and that sort ofthings and within these other areas the tsunami may come ashoreand then these are the areas that you have to worry about,"。